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Tuesday, October 15, 2019

See Caroline Bowman & Caroline Innerbichler as Elsa & Anna in Disney's Frozen Tour by Ryan Gilbert

They're ready to build a magical snowman! Disney Theatrical Productions released a first look at Frozen tour stars Caroline Bowman and Caroline Innerbichler as Elsa and Anna, respectively, i…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:12AM
Thursday, October 10, 2019

Get a First Look at the Jesus Christ Superstar Tour by Ryan Gilbert

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Jesus Christ Superstar launched a 50th anniversary tour on October 9 at Bass Concert Hall, the flagship theatre of Texas Performing Arts, in Austin. Starri…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:54PM

The Sweet Things in Life! Get a First Look at Carolee Carmello in the Hello, Dolly! Tour by Ryan Gilbert

Oh yes! It takes a woman to bring you the sweet things in life! Carolee Carmello joined the national tour of Hello, Dolly! on September 24 and now we have our first look at the three-time To…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:18PM

New Shift! Bailey McCall & More Will Lead the Waitress Tour by Ryan Gilbert

The diner is "opening up" with a full cast for the upcoming North American touring production of the hit Broadway musical Waitress. The company will be led by Bailey McCall as Jenna, Kennedy…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:18PM
Thursday, October 3, 2019

Mean Girls Tour Star Mariah Rose Faith Is Broadway.com's Newest Vlogger by Ryan Gilbert

Happy Mean Girls Day! Mariah Rose Faith, the popular singer-songwriter who rose to online fame as a member of Team StarKid and with her fetch YouTube channel, has signed on to host Broadway.…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:54PM

Heaven On Their Minds! Rock Out with the Divine Stars of the New Jesus Christ Superstar Tour by Ryan Gilbert

Everything's alright, yes, everything's fine! Almost 10 years after the last major tour and 50 years after it was first performed, a new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Jesu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:54PM
Monday, September 30, 2019

Broadway Balances America Goes Behind the Scenes of the New Jesus Christ Superstar Tour by Ryan Gilbert

In the first episode of season six of Broadway Balances America, Amber Milt goes behind the scenes of the new touring production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Jesus Christ Superstar.…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM
Thursday, September 26, 2019

Chazz Palminteri & the Cast of A Bronx Tale Tour Explore the Hood Before Hitting the Road by Ryan Gilbert

On the corner of 187th and Belmont Avenue! Chazz Palminteri took the touring cast of his musical A Bronx Tale on a guided tour of the famed borough on September 19, visiting many of the shop…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:12PM
Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Hot Shot! The Cast of Disney's Frozen Tour Preps to Take the Magical Musical on the Road by Ryan Gilbert

There'll be music, there'll be light, there'll be dancing through the night! The North American tour of Disney's Frozen is getting ready to hit the road this fall. The tour, which stars Caro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:24PM
Thursday, September 19, 2019

So Exciting! Broadway Blockbuster Moulin Rouge! The Musical Will Launch a U.S. Tour in November 2020 by Ryan Gilbert

Because they can, can, can! Yes, they can, can, can! Moulin Rouge! The Musical, currently playing at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre, will launch a North American touring production in the …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:12PM
Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Season Six of Lifetime Channel's Broadway Balances America Will Premiere in September by Ryan Gilbert

The Balancing Act, the award-winning morning show on the Lifetime Channel, will debut the sixth season of the popular series, Broadway Balances America, sponsored by Broadway Across America,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:54PM
Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Mariah Lyttle, Sandie Lee & More to Lead the National Tour of The Color Purple by Ryan Gilbert

Casting has been announced for the 2019-20 North American tour of the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of The Color Purple, and Mariah Lyttle, Sandie Lee and Chédra Arielle will lead th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:36PM
Monday, September 16, 2019

Just a Kid On the Fly! Jake Levy to Join the National Tour of Anastasia by Ryan Gilbert

Welcome to your Petersburg! Rising theater star Jake Levy will assume the principal role of Dmitry in the North American tour Anastasia beginning October 8 in Los Angeles, CA. This will mark…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:36PM

The Band's Visit Tour's Chilina Kennedy Opens Up About Taking the Tony-Winning Musical on the Road by Ryan Gilbert

After an epic run (over 1,000 performances!) as Carole King in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, stage favorite Chilina Kennedy (Jesus Christ Superstar, Mamma Mia!) is now leading the firs…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06PM
Friday, September 13, 2019

Heaven on Their Minds! The Stars of the 50th Anniversary Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar Meet the Press by Ryan Gilbert

The 50th anniversary tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's musical Jesus Christ Superstar is getting ready to hit the road this fall. The tour, which stars Aaron LaVigne, Jenna Rubaii a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:03PM

Good News! Talia Suskauer, Allison Bailey & Cleavant Derricks to Join the North American Wicked Tour by Ryan Gilbert

Pulse is rushing, head is reeling, face is flushing! The North American tour of Wicked will welcome new cast members Talia Suskauer, Allison Bailey and Tony winner Cleavant Derricks as Elpha…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:04AM
Thursday, September 12, 2019

The Queen Is Back! Summer Tour's Dan'yelle Williamson, Alex Hairston & Olivia Hardy Meet the Press by Ryan Gilbert

The first national tour of the fan-favorite Broadway show Summer: The Donna Summer Musical is getting ready to hit the road this fall. The road production, which stars Dan'yelle Williamson, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:48PM
Monday, September 9, 2019

Viva Broadway to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with 'El Conjunto' Concert Series Hosted by Ana Villafañe by Ryan Gilbert

Viva Broadway will host a special Hispanic Heritage Month celebration concert series hosted by Broadway actress and singer Ana Villafañe, best known for her role as Gloria Estefan in On You…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:03PM
Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Broadway Fave John Bolton & More Join Carolee Carmello in the National Tour of Hello, Dolly! by Ryan Gilbert

Sunday clothes have been put on and they're gonna ride through your town! John Bolton, Daniel Beeman, Sean Burns and Chelsea Cree Groe have joined the national tour of Hello, Dolly!, taking …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:54PM
Thursday, August 29, 2019

They Do Even Go Here! Mary Kate Morrissey, Danielle Wade & More Prep for the Mean Girls National Tour by Ryan Gilbert

The first national tour of the Tony-nominated and Broadway.com Audience Choice Award-winning musical Mean Girls is getting ready to hit the road this fall. The road production, which stars D…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:06PM
Monday, August 26, 2019

Sarah Bockel & Cory Jeacoma to Join Broadway's Beautiful as Carole King & Gerry Goffin by Ryan Gilbert

Sarah Bockel, the talented former Broadway and tour star of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, has signed on to reprise her cheered turn in the title role on the Great White Way beginning o…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:12PM
Friday, August 23, 2019

Austin Colby, F. Michael Haynie, Mason Reeves & More Complete the Cast of Disney's Frozen Tour by Ryan Gilbert

Coronation day is just the best! Casting for the upcoming North American tour of Disney's Frozen is complete and Austin Colby, F. Michael Haynie and Mason Reeves have joined the company as H…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:42PM
Thursday, August 22, 2019

Newcomers Chris Clark, Sarah Hinrichsen & More Have 'License to Chill' Across the Country in the Escape to Margaritaville Tour by Ryan Gilbert

Trouble turns funny, songs get sung and one good song will last all night long! Newcomers Chris Clark and Sarah Hinrichsen will star in the upcoming national tour of Jimmy Buffett's Escape t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM
Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Exclusive! Summer: The Donna Summer Musical Tour Will Star Dan'yelle Williamson, Alex Hairston & Olivia Elease Hardy by Ryan Gilbert

Lookin' for some hot stuff! Three mega-talented stars have been selected to lead the upcoming national tour of Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. The production will be headlined by Dan'yelle…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:54PM

Jonah Hoʻokano & Korie Lee Blossey Will Lead the National Tour of Disney's Aladdin by Ryan Gilbert

Proud of these boys! Jonah Hoʻokano and Korie Lee Blossey will join the national tour of Disney's Aladdin, playing the title role and Genie, respectively. They replace Clinton Greenspan and…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:54PM
Thursday, August 15, 2019

Danielle Wade, Eric Huffman & More Complete the Cast of the Mean Girls National Tour by Ryan Gilbert

Say, where do you belong? Right here! The full cast of the upcoming national tour of Mean Girls has been announced and will feature Danielle Wade as Cady Heron, Eric Huffman as Damian Hubbar…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:06PM

Tamyra Gray, Cassondra James, Phillip Boykin, Courtnee Carter & More Will Lead the Once on This Island Tour by Ryan Gilbert

They will tell the story...across the country! Cast members from the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Once on This Island will lead the previously announced touring production, includi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:24AM
Tuesday, August 13, 2019

We Raise Our Cups! Tony-Winning Best Musical Hadestown Will Embark on a National Tour in 2020 by Ryan Gilbert

Let the world we dream about be the one we live in now! The new Broadway musical Hadestown will embark on a national tour in fall 2020. The traveling production of the Tony-winning Best Musi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM

American Idol Winner Nick Fradiani Will Lead the National Tour of A Bronx Tale by Ryan Gilbert

You've gotta look to your heart! 2015 American Idol winner Nick Fradiani will lead the national tour of A Bronx Tale. Fradiani will star as Lorenzo in the road production of the popular musi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM
Friday, July 26, 2019

Meet the Plastics! Mariah Rose Faith, Megan Masako Haley & Jonalyn Saxer Join the Upcoming National Tour of Mean Girls by Ryan Gilbert

Who is at that table there? We call those three The Plastics! Mariah Rose Faith, Megan Masako Haley and Jonalyn Saxer have been cast as Regina George, Gretchen Wieners and Karen Smith, respe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12AM
Thursday, July 11, 2019

Get a First Look at Chilina Kennedy & More in the National Tour of The Band's Visit by Ryan Gilbert

Broadway favorite Chilina Kennedy and Sasson Gabay are leading the national touring production of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical The Band's Visit, which officially opens July 11 at the …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:32PM

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