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Monday, November 27, 2017

Lin-Manuel Miranda Will Broadcast Live on Facebook From London Today by Stephanie Wild

Lin-Manuel Miranda announced on Twitter that he will be broadcasting live on Facebook from London today, November 27, at 1230 EST, 530 London time. Miranda said he will be taking requests fo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:54AM

BWW Morning Brief November 27th, 2017: Dakin Matthews and James Barbour Performances, and more! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's big news Dakin Matthews performs at Comedy amp Healthcare event, James Barbour performs at HANYC's Annual Hospitality Gala, and more

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Friday, November 24, 2017

Chris Colfer Lands New Book Deal - New Series to Launch in 2019 by Stephanie Wild

According to PopWrapped, Chris Colfer has signed onto a new book deal with Little Brown Books. The Glee star has written the popular Land of Stories series, and is working on adapting the fi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:02AM

The Public Theater Will Hold Town Hall Gathering on Sexual Harassment in the Theatre Community by Stephanie Wild

According to the New York Times, the Public Theater will be holding a town hall-style gathering next month to discuss the presence of sexual harassment, misconduct, and abuse in the New York…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:06AM

BWW Morning Brief November 24th, 2017: KRIS KRINGLE starring Andrew Keenan-Bolger, and more! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Today's big news KRIS KRINGLE starring Andrew Keenan-Bolger, and more

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Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Betsy Wolfe Will Leave WAITRESS Early to Headline Seattle Concerts With Jeremy Jordan by Stephanie Wild

Betsy Wolfe has tweeted that she will be leaving Waitress earlier than planned to headline Seattle Symphony concerts with Jeremy Jordan. Her final performance will not be January 9th, and th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04AM

BWW Morning Brief November 22th, 2017: JERSEY BOYS Begins Previews, Barbra Streisand on Netflix, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Today's big news JERSEY BOYS Begins Previews, Barbra Streisand on Netflix, and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:25AM
Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Man is Arrested for Selling Fake Tickets to DEAR EVAN HANSEN by Stephanie Wild

According to ABC 7 New York, Bruno Lisa has been arrested after being accused of selling fake tickets to Dear Evan Hansen. A man thought he had found cheap seats for one of Ben Platt's final…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:42AM

BWW Morning Brief November 21th, 2017: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Opens Tonight and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Today's big news HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS opens tonight at the August Wilson Theatre and more

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Monday, November 20, 2017

BWW Morning Brief November 20th, 2017: THE WOLVES, The Muppets at 54 Below and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Today's big news THE WOLVES opens tonight at Lincoln Center Theater and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:56AM
Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Old Vic Chief Executive Sally Greene Denies Knowledge of Kevin Spacey Allegations by Stephanie Wild

Old Vic chief executive Sally Greene, who hired Kevin Spacey as the theatre's artistic director, has denied having any knowledge of his alleged sexual misconduct, according the The Guardian.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:07AM
Monday, November 13, 2017

UK Tour of New Musical HEAVEN ON EARTH, Set to Star Kerry Ellis, Has Been Canceled by Stephanie Wild

According to The Stage, the tour of the new musical Heaven on Earth, which was set to star Kerry Ellis and Russell Watson, has been cancelled. A series of emails was sent to the cast stating…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:37AM

NBC's Robert Greenblatt Makes Contribution to EdTA's JumpStart Theatre Program by Stephanie Wild

Robert Greenblatt, Chairman of NBC has made a generous donation to the Educational Theatre Association's JumpStart Theatre program. This was announced at the Thespians Go Hollywood benefit c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:54AM
Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Budapest Theater Director is Fired After Actor Accuses Him of Abuse by Stephanie Wild

According to Yahoo.com, the Budapest Operetta Theater has dimissed its artistic director, Miklos Gabor Kerenyi, following allegations that he beat an actor with a coat hanger in 1994.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04PM

Matt Loehr and Shea Sullivan Launch #getOUTandCREATE Campaign With New Dance Videos by Stephanie Wild

Actor Matt Loehr and choreographer Shea Sullivan have launched a new campaign called getOUTandCREATE. getOUTandCREATE is a mission of two artists determined to make projects in this turbulen…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04PM
Monday, November 6, 2017

Review: Lonely Planet by Stephanie Wild

Presented by the Keen Company and set in a small map store on the oldest street in an American city, Steven Dietz’s Lonely Planet is an intimate portrait of two friends at the height …

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 01:07PM
Wednesday, October 18, 2017

VIDEO: FALSETTOS Premieres October 27 on PBS; Watch a Sneak Peek Now! by Stephanie Wild

PBS will be broadcasting the filmed performance of Falsettos, Live from Lincoln Center on October 27 at 9pm. You can now watch a preview of the show below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:06PM
Monday, October 16, 2017

ANASTASIA Implements New Box Office Rush Policy Starting Next Week! by Stephanie Wild

Starting tomorrow, October 17 at 10am, Anastasia will launch a new box office rush policy. The production will release ten 42 tickets available at the box office each morning on a first come…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:06PM

ANASTASIA Implements New Box Office Rush Policy Starting Tomorrow by Stephanie Wild

Starting tomorrow, October 17 at 10am, Anastasia will launch a new box office rush policy. The production will release ten 42 tickets available at the box office each morning on a first come…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:06PM

British Actor Roy Dotrice Dies at 94 by Stephanie Wild

According to The Washington Post, British actor Roy Dotrice died in his London home on Monday at age 94. Dotrice has played many theater and television roles, notably Leopold Mozart in the O…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:04PM
Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Live Like LuPone! Patti LuPone's Former Connecticut Home is For Sale by Stephanie Wild

According to countryliving.com, a farmhouse in Kent, Connecticut that was once home to Patti LuPone is now for sale The classic cabin-style home is on top of a plateau giving it a perfect vi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:24PM

VIDEO: Randy Rainbow Calls Trump 'Desperate Cheeto' in New Song Parody by Stephanie Wild

Randy Rainbow is at it again with another song parody, this time poking fun at the way President Donald Trump handled the victims of the recent hurricane in Puerto Rico. Check out 'Desperate…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48PM
Sunday, October 8, 2017

Big Brother Out! 1984 Takes Final Broadway Bow Today by Stephanie Wild

Today 1984 closes on Broadway, after completing its limited engagement. Take a look back on the show's journey.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM
Friday, October 6, 2017

Goodspeed's Rewritten RAGS Draws Inspiration from Lower East Side Tenement Museum by Stephanie Wild

The Day recently published an article discussing a new production of Rags that will be performed at the Goodspeed Opera House this fall. The production was rewritten to be 'equally about the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:18PM

From Clothes to Shows- Michael Kors Has His Sights Set on Broadway by Stephanie Wild

In a recent article published by Elle, designer Michael Kors talks about his big break, his first job, and what he's currently working on. When asked about his backup plan, however, he said …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:18PM
Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Lin-Manuel Miranda Writes Tribute to the Public Theater's Oskar Eustis by Stephanie Wild

Variety recently asked Lin-Manuel Miranda to write a tribute to Oskar Eustis, one of 50 people to make their New Power of New York list.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:42PM
Sunday, September 24, 2017

Happy Trails to Nora: A DOLL'S HOUSE PART 2 Plays Final Broadway Performance Today by Stephanie Wild

A Doll's House Part Two concludes its run today, September 24, after 30 previews and 173 performances at the Golden Theatre. Take a look back on the play's run on Broadway below.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48AM
Friday, September 8, 2017

Welcome Dearies! Meet HELLO, DOLLY!'s New Stars by Stephanie Wild

It was recently announced that three-time Tony winner Bernadette Peters will take over as Dolly Levi in Hello, Dolly, opposite Victor Garber as Horace Vandergelder. Ms. Peters will begin per…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:04PM

Dave Malloy is Still Processing GREAT COMET's Fate by Stephanie Wild

Vulture recently published a piece featuring Dave Malloy, creator of Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812. Malloy commented on how he is still processing everything that happened wit…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:48PM
Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Tony Nominee Lynn Nottage Featured on Politico's List of 50 Ideas Blowing Up American Politics by Stephanie Wild

Politco recently published its list of 50 Ideas Blowing Up American Politics and the People Behind Them, and playwright Lynn Nottage was featured for her play Sweat. Sweat focuses on telling…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:48PM

What's the Use of Wondrin? Meet the Broadway-Bound Cast of CAROUSEL by Stephanie Wild

It was recently announced that Carousel will begin performances at the Imperial Theatre next spring, starringBetsy Wolfeas Carrie Pipperidge,Alexander Gemignanias Enoch Snow, andMargaret Col…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:48PM