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Monday, January 22, 2018

BWW Morning Brief January 22th, 2018: THE HOMECOMING QUEEN and PARTY FACE Open Tonight, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories The Homecoming Queen opens tonight off-Broadway, Party Face opens at City Center, and more

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Sunday, January 21, 2018

VIDEOS: Lesli Margherita, Nick Adams, and More Strip Down With The Skivvies at Feinstein's/54 Below by Stephanie Wild

The Skivvies are Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley, award-winning NYC actormusicians doing stripped down versions of eclectic covers and comedic, genre-hopping mashups. Not only are the arrange…

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Saturday, January 20, 2018

School Boards in Canada Cut Funding for Musical About Gay Student Fighting to Take His Boyfriend to Prom by Stephanie Wild

CBC has reported that two school boards in London, Ontario, Canada have cut funding to their school's production of a musical about a gay student fighting to take his boyfriend to prom. The …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:38PM
Friday, January 19, 2018

Broadway, Film, and TV Star Bradford Dillman Dies at 87 by Stephanie Wild

Deadline reports that Bradford Dillman, Broadway, film, and television actor, has died on January 16. He was 87 and died from complications with pneumonia. Dillman starred as Edmund in the o…

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BWW Morning Brief January 19th, 2018: Short Musical Film SING ALONG Makes Its TV Debut, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories the short musical film SING ALONG, starring Alice Ripley, Heidi Blickenstaff, and more, makes its TV debut today, and more

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Thursday, January 18, 2018

BWW Morning Brief January 18th, 2018: Lena Hall Answers Your Questions, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories we asked Lena Hall your questions on a live broadcast on Facebook, and more

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Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Russian Theater Director's House Arrest Extended By Three Months by Stephanie Wild

According to the New York Times, a court has extended the house arrest of Kirill S. Serrebrennikov, Russian theater director, who has been accused of embezzling government funds. Serrebrenni…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:40AM

BWW Morning Brief January 17th, 2018: Terrence McNally's FIRE AND AIR Begins Performances, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Terrence McNally's Fire and Air begins performances, Nathan Lane guest stars on The Blacklist, and more

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Tuesday, January 16, 2018

He's Here...Peter Joback Returns to THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Today by Stephanie Wild

Today, January 16, marks the beginning of Peter J back's return engagement with The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. He will play a limited run through March 31. J back will be playing the …

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BWW Morning Brief January 16th, 2018: Sara Bareilles Returns to WAITRESS, Michael Luwoye Returns to HAMILTON, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Sara Bareilles returns to Waitress alongside Jason Mraz, Michael Luwoye takes over the title role in Hamilton, and more

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Monday, January 15, 2018

Don't Throw Away Your Shot! HAMILTON Will Hold Open Auditions For Its West End Cast by Stephanie Wild

Hamilton has announced that it will be holding open auditions for its West End production. According to a post on the show's official Facebook page, they are seeking males and females in the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:32AM

BWW Morning Brief January 15th, 2018: Kandi Burruss Makes Her Broadway Debut in CHICAGO, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Atlanta Real Housewife Kandi Burruss makes her Broadway debut in ChicagoMusical, and more

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Sunday, January 14, 2018

Photo: Lin-Manuel Miranda Visits ONCE ON THIS ISLAND by Stephanie Wild

Lea Salonga took to Instagram today to share a photo she took with Broadway superstar Lin-Manuel Miranda, who visited Once on This Island today with his wife 'So Lin-Manuel came to the show …

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Must Watch: HAMILTON Shares Heartwarming Tribute to Javier Munoz Who Plays His Final Performance Today by Stephanie Wild

Hamilton has tweeted a tribute to Javier Mu oz, who has been involved with the show for five years and plays his final performance today. The video features clips and photos from Mu oz' time…

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CALENDAR GIRLS Cast Album Now Available for Pre-Order by Stephanie Wild

Calendar Girls' composer and lyricist Gary Barlow took to Twitter today to announce that the new musical's cast album is now available for pre-order.

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Laura Benanti Would 'Probably Run Away' If She Ever Met Melania Trump by Stephanie Wild

Broadway star Laura Benanti has told Page Six that she has no desire to meet First Lady Melania Trump, who she has become famous for portraying on Stephen Colbert's Late Show.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:58AM

Goodbye, Dolly! Bette Midler, David Hyde Pierce, and Taylor Trensch Depart HELLO, DOLLY! Today by Stephanie Wild

Bette Midler, David Hyde Pierce and Taylor Trensch will take their final bows in Hello, Dolly today, January 14. As BroadwayWorld has previously announced, Bernadette Peters will be assuming…

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One Last Time...Javier Munoz Plays His Final Performance in HAMILTON Today by Stephanie Wild

Javier Munoz plays his final performance in Hamilton tonight, January 14, at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. As BroadwayWorld has previously reported, Michael Luwoye who was an alternate for th…

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Saturday, January 13, 2018

Wait For It...Leslie Odom, Jr. Will Sing 'America the Beautiful' at the Super Bowl This Year! by Stephanie Wild

NFL.com has reported that Hamilton star Leslie Odom, Jr. will sing America the Beautiful as part of the Super Bowl LII pregame festivities on Sunday, February 4. The performance will be broa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:22PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Helps Save Beloved Washington Heights Bar Coogan's by Stephanie Wild

According to NBC New York, a beloved Washington Heights bar Coogan's was in danger of closing after its landlord, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, told the owners it would be raising the rent…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:48PM

Idina Menzel is 'Looking Forward' to Participating in the Los Angeles Womens' March This Month by Stephanie Wild

Broadway and Frozen superstar Idina Menzel has taken to Twitter to mention that she will be attending the Women's March in Los Angeles this month. Menzel said that she is 'looking forward' t…

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Friday, January 12, 2018

BWW Morning Brief January 12th, 2018: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Begins Rehearsals, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Harry Potter and the Cursed Child began rehearsals yesterday, Lin-Manuel Miranda will be honored with the Monte Cristo Award from the Eugene O'…

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Thursday, January 11, 2018

BWW Morning Brief January 11th, 2018: JOHN LITHGOW: STORIES BY HEART Opens Tonight, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Today's top stories John Lithgow Stories by Heart officially opens tonight, The Play That Goes Wrong hosts a fan appreciation night at their performance tonight, …

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Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Dominic West, Lily Collins, and More Join the Cast of BBC's LES MISERABLES Series by Stephanie Wild

BBC News has reported that an all-star cast will be leading the BBC small screen Les Miserables series. Dominic West will be playing Jean Valjean along with Lily Collins as Fantine, David Oy…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:19AM

BWW Morning Brief January 10th, 2018: Jake Shears in KINKY BOOTS, HAMILTON Lyric Changes, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Jake Shears made his Broadway debut in KINKY BOOTS, HAMILTON gets some lyric changes across the sea, and more

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Tuesday, January 9, 2018

BWW Morning Brief January 09th, 2018: CARDINAL Begins Previews, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Cardinal begins previews off Broadway at Second Stage, and more

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Monday, January 8, 2018

Broadway/San Diego Severs Ties With Ben Vereen Following Sexual Assault Allegations by Stephanie Wild

According to the San Diego Tribune, touring presenter BroadwaySan Diego has announced that it will be severing ties with actor Ben Vereen, following allegations of sexual assault. As Broadwa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:23AM

BWW Morning Brief January 8th, 2018: 8th Annual Clive Barnes Awards, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories the 8th Annual Clive Barnes Awards will be presented tonight at the Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center, and more

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Sunday, January 7, 2018

Australian ROCKY HORROR's Craig McLachlan Accused of Sexual Assault by Stephanie Wild

According to The Sydney Morning Herald, Craig McLachlan has been accused of indecent assault, sexual harassment, indecent exposure, and bullying of female colleagues. McLachlan is currently …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:01PM
Saturday, January 6, 2018

New Globe Director Will Allow Cast to Choose Roles and Audience to Choose Plays by Stephanie Wild

According to The Guardian, Michelle Terry, the new artistic director of Shakespeare's Globe wants to dismantle theatre hierarchies moving forward by giving more power to the casts and audien…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:48PM

Soulpepper Releases Statement Following Misconduct Allegations Against Artistic Director Albert Schultz by Stephanie Wild

BroadwayWorld has previously reported that four actresses have filed civil suits against Toronto's Soulpepper Theatre Company and it's artistic director Albert Schultz. Schultz has since res…

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