Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: BILLY ELLIOT dances onto the big screen, GRAND CONCOURSE opens off-Broadway and more!
Next up in our series of Broadway stars introducing BWW's morning feature is Pico Alexander (portrait by Walter McBride), now appearing in PUNK ROCK off-Broadway!
TODAY'S TOP ITEMS:
- BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL LIVE hits U.S. theaters today!
- Heidi Schreck's GRAND CONCOURSE opens tonight at Playwrights Horizons.
- FIDDLER ON THE ROOF opens at D.C.'s Arena Stage this evening...
- And WHAT THE BUTLER SAW begins performances in Los Angeles.
NEWS YOU MISSED YESTERDAY:
- We got a first look (right) at Hugh Jackman and more in Broadway's THE RIVER!
- A musical version of the 2003 film DAVE, with a score by NEXT TO NORMAL's Tom Kitt, is aiming for a 2015 stage debut...
- Off-Broadway's THE FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE is getting a cast album; and a deluxe, remastered CHESS concept recording is also on its way.
- We got a peek at highlights from the 2014 BEST IN SHOWS benefit, featuring adorable pups!
- A slew of theatre vets have been added to this year's OUT100 List, including HEDWIG's John Cameron Mitchell and Neil Patrick Harris.
- And Idina Menzel and Ariana Grande are among the honorees of Billboard's 2014 Women in Music Awards!
Broadway Weather Forecast: Foggy and cloudy this morning but sunny this evening with a high of 65 degrees.
Quote of the Day: A word from BILLY ELLIOT composer Elton John...
"Music has healing power. It has the ability to take people out of themselves for a few hours."
-- Elton John (via BrainyQuote)
What we're looking forward to watching: Stage greats Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Cumming and more in the animated musical fairytale STRANGE MAGIC, set for release in January!
Video of the Day: Dancer Christopher Rice (Book of Mormon) gathered a group of Broadway performers on the Intrepid to create a new viral tap video -- "#TappyTroops" -- released on Veterans Day. Check it out below!
And finally, a Happy Birthday shout-out to Megan Mullally, who turns 55 today!
Mullally is currently starring in It's Only a Play on Broadway. Her past credits include Young Frankenstein, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and Grease. She also recently appeared off-Broadway opposite her husband Nick Offerman in Annapurna. She is well known for her Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated portrayal of 'Karen Walker' on the sitcom Will & Grace and has since appeared on TV in Parks and Recreation, Happy Endings, 30 Rock, Up All Night and more.
See you bright and early tomorrow, BroadwayWorld!
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