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Friday, February 23, 2018

Brief 2/23: ANGELS IN AMERICA Begins Previews, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Angels in America begins previews at the Neil Simon Theatre, and more

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Thursday, February 22, 2018

Brief 2/22: FROZEN Begins Previews, JERRY SPRINGER THE OPERA Opens, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Frozen begins Broadway previews tonight, Jerry Springer The Opera opens off-Broadway, and more

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Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Phillipa Soo Joins the Cast of CBS Pilot 'The Code' by Stephanie Wild

Hamilton star Phillipa Soo has been cast in the new CBS drama pilot 'The Code,' according to Variety. The Code tells the story of the military's brightest minds, attorneys trained as prosecu…

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Brief 2/21: AT HOME AT THE ZOO Opens, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories At Home at the Zoo opens off-Broadway tonight at Signature Theatre, and more

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Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Plans Emerge for NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 to Gain a New Life in Countries Across the World by Stephanie Wild

Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812, while very well loved, had a run that many believed to be far too short. But the producers aren't ready to give up on this show yet. What do we …

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Brief 2/20: KINGS Opens, Arielle Jacobs Joins ALADDIN, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories KINGS opens at the Public Theater, Arielle Jacobs takes over the role of Jasmine in Aladdin, MCP pays homage to Broadway composers in the Broad…

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Monday, February 19, 2018

Brief 2/19: Meet DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Taylor Trensch, Sneak Peek of Heidi Blickenstaff in FREAKY FRIDAY, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories meet Dear Evan Hansen's Taylor Trensch in a new interview with Richard Ridge, get a sneak peek at Heidi Blickenstaff in Freaky Friday, and more

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Sunday, February 18, 2018

Olivia Wilde Will Direct a New Teen Comedy Film Starring Beanie Feldstein by Stephanie Wild

According to Brit Co, Olivia Wilde will be directing a new teen comedy called Booksmart, which will star Beanie Feldstein as well as Kaitlyn Dever.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda's TeeRico Partners With Entertainment Earth to Launch Toy and Collectible Line by Stephanie Wild

Lin-Manuel Miranda's clothing and merchandise company TeeRico has announced a partnership with Entertainment Earth, a popular worldwide toys and collectibles destination, to create a line of…

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Saturday, February 17, 2018

Audra McDonald to Become the Namesake for Her High School's Theater by Stephanie Wild

Roosevelt School of the Arts is planning to name its theater after Broadway star Audra McDonald, the school's most famous alumnus, according to the Fresno Bee. McDonald graduated from the sc…

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Friday, February 16, 2018

Keala Settle Would 'Love to' Star in a Potential Stage Adaptation of THE GREATEST SHOWMAN by Stephanie Wild

BroadwayWorld has previously reported that a stage adaptation of The Greatest Showman could be coming to Broadway sometime in the future, and it appears that Keala Settle is on board

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HAMILTON Becomes Fifth Best Selling Cast Album Since 1991 by Stephanie Wild

According to Billboard, Hamilton has surpassed Jersey Boys to become the fifth biggest selling cast album since the tracking of sales began in 1991. Hamilton has sold 1.46 million, versus Je…

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Brief 2/16: ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Begins Previews and Releases Cast Recording, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Escape to Margaritaville begins previews on Broadway today, and also releases its original cast recording

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Thursday, February 15, 2018

Get a First Listen of Josh Groban's New Single 'Symphony' by Stephanie Wild

Amazon Music and Entertainment Weekly have provided a first listen of Josh Groban's new single 'Symphony.' Groban debuted the song on Valentine's Day on Amazon Music's program 'Today in Musi…

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Raul Esparza Talks Importance of Politically Charged Musicals Like CHESS by Stephanie Wild

In a new interview for Metro Weekly, Raul Esparza talks about bringing Chess back to the stage, as well as how important it is to perform such a politically charged musical in this day and a…

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Brief 2/15: Get a Sneak Peek of ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories a sneak peek of Escape to Margaritaville, an interview with the cast of Cruel Intentions, and more

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Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Photo: Samantha Barks and Steve Kazee Get Glamorous in PRETTY WOMAN Photo for Vanity Fair by Stephanie Wild

Samantha Barks and Steve Kazee, stars of the upcoming musical Pretty Woman, got glammed up in a new photo for Vanity Fair. Check out the stunning photo below, courtesy of VanityFair.com.

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Brief 2/14: CHESS Opens, WEST SIDE STORY Concert, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories come out of D.C.'s Kennedy Center CHESS opens, starring Raul Esparza, Karen Olivo, and Ramin Karimloo and Corey Cott, Solea Pfeiffer and more l…

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Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Brief 2/13: John Lloyd Young at Cafe Carlyle, Mirai Nagasu Skates to MISS SAIGON, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories John Lloyd Young returns to Cafe Carlyle, Mirai Nagasu makes history skating to Miss Saigon, and more

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Monday, February 12, 2018

Brief 2/12: THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE Reunion Concert, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Sutton Foster and more original cast members of Thoroughly Modern Millie reunite for a concert tonight, and more

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Saturday, February 10, 2018

VIDEOS: Original GROUNDHOG DAY Cast Members Reunite For Concert at Feinstein's/54 Below by Stephanie Wild

On February 2, the realGroundhog Day, original cast members from the musical reunited for Humans Of Punxsutawney, a one-night-only concert at Feinstein's54 Below. Watch highlights from the c…

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Friday, February 9, 2018

Brief 2/9: ROCK OF AGES Tour, MILLIE Reunion Rehearsal, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Rock of Ages will embark on a tenth anniversary tour, and more

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Thursday, February 8, 2018

Items From Barbara Cook's Estate to Be Auctioned by Stephanie Wild

Doyle will be auctioning off property from the estate of Tony Award winner Barbara Cook. The auctions will begin on February 14, and will include items such as fine jewelry, stage jewelry, a…

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Further Tickets to CURSED CHILD to Be Released Today 'As and When Available' by Stephanie Wild

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child completed the verified fan ticket sales yesterday. Didn't get tickets You still have a chance Further tickets will be released as and when available beginni…

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Brief 2/8: THE AMATEURS Begins Previews, Kendra Kassebaum in MAMMA MIA!, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories THE AMATEURS begins previews, check out photos of Kendra Kassebaum in MAMMA MIA, first look at photos of HEY, LOOK ME OVER and more

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Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Brief 2/7: HEY, LOOK ME OVER! Opens at Encores! and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Hey, Look Me Over opens tonight at City Center Encores and more.

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Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Photo: Josh Gad, Andrew Rannells, and More Original BOOK OF MORMON Stars Reunite! by Stephanie Wild

Original Book of Mormon star Josh Gad shared a photo on Twitter of himself with some other original cast members from the show, including Andrew Rannells, Rory O'Malley, Jason Michael Snow a…

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Brief 2/6: Taylor Trensch Begins in DEAR EVAN HANSEN, IN THE BODY OF THE WORLD Opens, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Taylor Trensch begins performances in Dear Evan Hansen, In the Body of the World opens, and more

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Monday, February 5, 2018

Brief 2/5: HANGMEN Opens at Atlantic Theater Company, Williamstown Theatre Festival Gala, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories the U.S. premiere of Royal Court's HANGMEN opens tonight at Atlantic Theater Annaleigh Ashford, Mandy Patinkin, Phillipa Soo and more appear at…

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Sunday, February 4, 2018

NETWORK's Bryan Cranston Reveals His 'Acting Crush' and Talks Shakespeare in Fan Question Interview on Twitter by Stephanie Wild

Bryan Cranston currently stars in Network, a new show that depicts a dystopian media landscape where opinion trumps fact. Cranston answered fan questions on Twitter, hosted by the National T…

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Words Fail As We Say Goodbye to Noah Galvin Who Plays His Final Performance in DEAR EVAN HANSEN Tonight by Stephanie Wild

Noah Galvin plays his final performance in the title role in Dear Evan Hansen tonight, February 4. The Real O'Neals alum made his Broadway debut with this role on November 21, 2017. He was t…

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