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Saturday, January 6, 2018

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…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:17PM

Filmmaker Paul Haggis Accused of Sexual Assault by Four Women by Stephanie Wild

According to The Hollywood Reporter, three additional women have come forward with sexual misconduct allegations toward Paul Haggis, following a civil lawsuit charging the Oscar-winning film…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM
Friday, January 5, 2018

Ben Vereen Accused of Sexual Assault During Production of HAIR by Stephanie Wild

The Daily News is reporting that several actresses have accused Broadway veteran Ben Vereen of sexual assault during a production of Hair he directed in Florida in 2015. The women say that V…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:02AM

BWW Morning Brief January 5th, 2018: Ben Platt and Patti LuPone's Broadway GRAMMY Tribute, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Ben Platt and Patti LuPone will perform a tribute to Andrew Lloyd Webber and Leonard Bernstein on the Grammy Awards, and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:20AM
Thursday, January 4, 2018

New York Equity Office and Audition Center Closed Today Due to Storm by Stephanie Wild

Actors' Equity tweeted last night that the New York Equity office and Audition Center will be closed today, January 4, due to the snowstorm. They have stated that the EPA for Monmouth and ca…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:23AM

BWW Morning Brief January 4th, 2018: The Public Kicks Off UNDER THE RADAR, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories The Public Theater kicks off UNDER THE RADAR festival series, and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:26AM
Wednesday, January 3, 2018

BWW Morning Brief January 3rd, 2018: SPONGEBOB Cast Performs on Good Morning America, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories The cast of Spongebob Squarepants performs on Good Morning America, and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:21AM
Tuesday, January 2, 2018

Peter Martins Retires From New York City Ballet Following Misconduct Allegations by Stephanie Wild

According to the New York Times, Peter Martins, New York City ballet leader for over three decades, has decided to retire following accusations of sexual harassment and physical and verbal a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:29AM

Conductor Charles Dutoit Replaced at New York Philharmonic Concerts Following Assault Allegations by Stephanie Wild

According to the New York Times, Charles Dutoit has stepped down from the conductor's podium following sexual assault allegations. Joshua Weilerstein will replace him at a series of upcoming…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:27AM

Lena Hall to Release New Music and Videos Weekly as Tribute to Her Favorite Artists by Stephanie Wild

According to the New York Times, Tony-winning actress Lena Hall will soon begin a new project call 'Obsessed,' where she will release a new EP album on the first Friday of every month, as we…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:04AM

BWW Morning Brief January 2nd, 2018: Amy Schumer Talks METEOR SHOWER, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories take a look back on 2017's top curtain call moments, Amy Schumer talks METEOR SHOWER, and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00AM
Friday, December 29, 2017

Chita Rivera Talks Overuse of Technology and Discusses Upcoming Shows With Angela Lansbury and Tommy Tune by Stephanie Wild

Broadway legend Chita Rivera is currently on tour with Tommy Tune, but she took time to chat with SouthFlorida.com about her upcoming performances in the area, including 'Night of Stars' wit…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24AM

BWW Morning Brief December 29th, 2017: CONCERT FOR AMERICA, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories CONCERT FOR AMERICA, featuring Jessie Mueller, Vanessa Williams, and more, was broadcast live on Facebook last night, Lin-Manuel Miranda rememb…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:54AM
Thursday, December 28, 2017

BWW Morning Brief December 28th, 2017: Off-Off-Broadway Openings, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories H.M.S. PINAFORE and THE ENLIGHTENMENT OF MR. MOLE begin performances off-off-Broadway, and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:21AM
Wednesday, December 27, 2017

BWW Morning Brief December 27th, 2017: FRANKENSTEIN Opens Off-Broadway, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Today's top stories FRANKENSTEIN, starring Robert Fairchild and The Vampire Diaries' Paul Wesley, opens off-Broadway tonight, and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:42AM
Tuesday, December 26, 2017

Something's Coming: Spring into 2018 With This Year's Upcoming Broadway Shows! by Stephanie Wild

As 2018 kicks off, we take a look at all of the upcoming shows hitting Broadway between now and the Tony Awards With everything from fan favorites like Harry Potter and Frozen, to revivals o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06PM

'The Sound of Music' Actress Heather Menzies-Urich Dies at 68 by Stephanie Wild

Variety reports that actress Heather Menzies-Urich, known for portraying Louisa von Trapp in the 1965 film The Sound of Music, died at age 68 following a recent diagnosis with cancer. Her so…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:50AM

BWW Morning Brief December 26th, 2017: KENNEDY CENTER HONORS Airs on CBS, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Today's top stories the 40th Annual Kennedy Center Honors airs tonight on CBS, and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:33AM
Saturday, December 23, 2017

Jordan Feldstein, Maroon 5 Manager and Brother of Beanie Feldstein and Jonah Hill, Dies by Stephanie Wild

Jordan Feldstein, manager of Maroon 5 and brother of actor Jonah Hill and actress Beanie Feldstein, has died at age 40, according to Variety. The Feldstein family reports that the cause of d…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:19PM
Friday, December 22, 2017

Lin-Manuel Miranda Hopes to Play HAMILTON in London, But Not in 2018 by Stephanie Wild

Hamilton opened its West End production last night and fans are already buzzing about whether or not the show's creator and original star, Lin-Manuel Miranda, plans to join the cast. Accordi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:55AM

BWW Morning Brief December 22th, 2017: GREATEST SHOWMAN Cast on the Today Show and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories the cast of THE GREATEST SHOWMAN will be on the Today show this morning, and More

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:12AM
Thursday, December 21, 2017

BWW Morning Brief December 21th, 2017: John Lithgow on Broadway, FRANKENSTEIN, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories JOHN LITHGOW STORIES BY HEART begins previews tonight at the American Airlines Theatre, Robert Fairchild-led FRANKENSTEIN begins performances o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:06AM
Wednesday, December 20, 2017

BWW Morning Brief December 20th, 2017: Off-Broadway Toy Drive and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top events the final day of the off-Broadway toy drive is today Donate and receive free tickets Pasadia Familiar closes off-off-Broadway today. And more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:19AM
Tuesday, December 19, 2017

BWW Morning Brief December 19th, 2017: Holiday Celebrations, Alfred Hitchcock Festival, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Today's top events Alfred Hitchcock Fest, The Seeing Place Jingle Ball Rooftop Extravaganza, and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:20AM
Monday, December 18, 2017

BWW Morning Brief December 18th, 2017: MAN OF LA MANCHA Concert, Barbara Cook Tribute, and More by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top news John Cariani, Jason Danieley, Santino Fontana, Marc Kudisch, Julia Murney, Bryce Pinkham and more perform in Transport Group's MAN OF LA MANCHA co…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:24AM
Sunday, December 17, 2017

Enter to Win Two Tickets to KINKY BOOTS, Starring Scissor Sisters' Jake Shears and Pentatonix's Kirstin Maldonado! by Stephanie Wild

Kinky Boots is hosting '12 Days of Kinky Boots,' daily giveaways leading up to Christmas. Today's prize is two tickets to see Kinky Boots, starring Jake Shears of the Scissor Sisters and Kir…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:15PM

PHOTOS: Original CRUEL INTENTIONS Film Star Sarah Michelle Gellar Attends the Musical by Stephanie Wild

Sarah Michelle Gellar, who played Kathryn Merteuil in the original 1999 Cruel Intentions film, was in the audience of the off-Broadway musical on Saturday night. After the show, Gellar met a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:10PM
Saturday, December 16, 2017

Jessica Chastain Thanks Her Agent For Protecting Her From Harvey Weinstein by Stephanie Wild

Jessica Chastain publicly thanked her agent on Twitter for protecting her from Harvey Weinstein's potential abuse. This statement follows a statement made back in October, when she tweeted t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:18PM

Enter to Win Two KINKY BOOTS Playbills Signed By Brendon Urie by Stephanie Wild

Kinky Boots is hosting '12 Days of Kinky Boots,' daily giveaways leading up to Christmas. Today's prizes are Playbills signed by Panic At the Disco frontman, and recent Charlie Price, Brendo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:16PM

Amanda Seyfried Says MAMMA MIA Movie Sequel Will Be 'Better Than The Original' by Stephanie Wild

In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Amanda Seyfried gushed that the Mamma Mia movie sequel, Mamma Mia 2 Here We Go Again, will be 'better than the original.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:12PM

PHOTO: Keith David Stops by ONCE ON THIS ISLAND by Stephanie Wild

Actor and director Keith David stopped by Once on This Island this week, and post for a photo backstage with some cast members. The photo was posted to the show's Twitter account. Check it o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:06PM