BWW Morning Brief April 7th, 2017 - SPEECH & DEBATE and More!

By: Apr. 07, 2017
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1) Exclusive: PBS Assures Viewers FALSETTOS Revival Will Air as Planned
by Caryn Robbins - April 06, 2017

This afternoon, BWW received word from PBS that FALSETTOS will indeed air as planned, as part of the network's 'Live from Lincoln Center' series.. (more...)

2) VIDEO: Andrew Rannells Fears PBS-Taped FALSETTOS May Never Air Due to Proposed Budget Cuts
by Caryn Robbins - April 06, 2017

On last night's LATE NIGHT, Broadway alum Andrew Rannells talked to Seth about discovering musical theater through PBS and the important role it plays in education.. (more...)

3) Breaking News: The Prince Finds His Court- Emily Skinner, Tony Yazbeck, Janet Dacal, Brandon Uranowitz & More Will Star in PRINCE OF BROADWAY
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2017

Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) have just announced casting for the Broadway premiere of Prince of Broadway, a musical celebration, produced by Manhattan Theatre Club, by special arrangement with Gorgeous Entertainment, that highlights the extraordinary six-decade career of director and producer Harold Prince. . (more...)

4) Taran Killam Shares Heartfelt Message to Wife Cobie Smulders on Her Broadway Debut
by Caryn Robbins - April 06, 2017

SNL alum Taran Killam turned to Instagram yesterday to share a sentimental message to his wife, Cobie Smulders, on the eve of her Broadway debut. Smulders stars as Joanna Lyppiatt in the Noel Coward comedy PRESENT LAUGHTER, opposite Kevin Klein.. (more...)

5) Breaking News: Tony Awards Administration Committee Makes Rulings on SUNSET BOULEVARD, SIGNIFICANT OTHER & More!
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2017

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met today for the third time this season and confirmed the eligibility of six Broadway productions for the 2017 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards®, presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing. The Tony Awards Administration Committee will meet a total of four times throughout the 2016-2017 season to decide the eligibility for the 71st Annual Tony Awards.. (more...)

This Weekend's Call Sheet:

- The immigration-themed ¡FIGARO! (90210) returns tonight, and MOURNING THE LIVING tackles Alzheimer's disease Off-Broadway.
- HERE LIES LOVE, starring Jaygee Macapugay and Mark Bautista, begins in Seattle, while Magic Theatre's 2017 Gala honors Sam Shepard, Paula Vogel and Taylor Mac in San Francisco...
- And Broadway's COME FROM AWAY performs songs and signs CDs at Barnes & Noble today!

BWW Exclusive: Check out stars from SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE performing at BROADWAY SESSIONS!

#FridayFunday: Take a look back at some hilarious bloopers of Megan Mullally on WILL & GRACE, which just added two episodes to its reboot on NBC!

What we're geeking out over: Norbert Leo Butz and company performing "It's All Over" and "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" at Miscast 2017!

What we're listening to: Betty Buckley's STORY SONGS live album, out today!

What we're watching: Stephen Karam's SPEECH & DEBATE film, hitting theaters today and benefiting BC/EFA at its NYC premiere!

Social Butterfly: We can't get enough of Taran Killam's heartfelt message to his wife Cobie Smulders for her Broadway debut in PRESENT LAUGHTER...

I don't normally like to get very personal on social media but tonight is the opening of this woman's Broadway debut. This woman, the kindest, most selfless, most stunning individual with the most educated heart I've ever encountered. She followed me to New York for my work and set a goal for herself. The only specific creative goal I've ever witnessed her commit to: perform in a play on Broadway. In these three years, she has jumped through many hoops; put herself out willingly and vulnerably, while still keeping a priority of being a superb mother and phenomenal partner. She has been met with speculation, scrutiny and rejection but never gave up her commitment to her dream. And tonight, she realizes this dream. Something few people ever get to achieve. And she does it flawlessly. I have never been so overwhelmed with pride in my life. Congratulations, Cobie, you did it. Thank you for the inspiration and the incredible honor of being your husband.

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See you bright and early on Monday, BroadwayWorld!


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