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Lee Hall's Stage Adaption of Alan Warner Novel 'The Sopranos' to Premiere at the Edinburgh Traverse Theatre
Lee Hall's Stage Adaption of Alan Warner Novel 'The Sopranos' to Premiere at the Edinburgh Traverse Theatre
May 15, 2015

A new musical play, Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour, adapted by Billy Elliot author Lee Hall from Alan Warner's 'The Sopranos,' will premiere August 18 at the Edinburgh Traverse Theatre. Vicky Featherstone will direct the co-production between the National Theatre of Scotland and Live Theatre. The show will feature music by Handel, Bach and ELO! with musical supervion Martin Lowe (Once).

BWW Interview: Carman Napier Talks Bringing EVITA Back to New York with the Gallery Players
BWW Interview: Carman Napier Talks Bringing EVITA Back to New York with the Gallery Players
April 25, 2015

Napier recently chatted with BroadwayWorld about her history with EVITA, the pressures of playing an iconic role and historical figure, her favorite moments in the show, and much more. Check out the full interview below!

FINDING NEVERLAND Takes Home the Most Wins at the IRNE Awards
FINDING NEVERLAND Takes Home the Most Wins at the IRNE Awards
April 14, 2015

The Independent Reviewers of New England announced the winners of the 19th Annual IRNE Awards last night at the Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts.

Cameron Mackintosh Says Oliviers Fail to be 'Premier Showcase of Commercial Theatre'
Cameron Mackintosh Says Oliviers Fail to be 'Premier Showcase of Commercial Theatre'
April 14, 2015

The Stage reported that Cameron Mackintosh has criticised the Olivier Awards for not showcasing commercial theatre as it was originally created to do.

Peter Sarsgaard on Starring in Classic Stage Company's HAMLET
Peter Sarsgaard on Starring in Classic Stage Company's HAMLET
April 1, 2015

Actor Peter Sarsgaard recently spoke with The Guardian about his upcoming performance as Hamlet with Classic Stage Company. Scarsgaard admited he had never seen Hamlet until recently, and had had no desire to play the part, even when it was offered to him in the past. 'I almost actively didn't want to play it,' he said.

Lea Salonga and the National Symphony Orchestra Join Forces for DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING Concerts This Weekend
Lea Salonga and the National Symphony Orchestra Join Forces for DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING Concerts This Weekend
March 27, 2015

The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will celebrate the musicals of Boublil & Schonberg this weekend, March 27-28 with Do You Hear the People Sing, performed by a cast of talented vocalists led by Tony Award winner Lea Salonga.

L.A. Actors' Equity Members to Vote on Union's 99-Seat Theater Proposal
L.A. Actors' Equity Members to Vote on Union's 99-Seat Theater Proposal
March 25, 2015

As BroadwayWorld has previously reported, Actors' Equity is proposing to eliminate the Los Angeles 99-Seat Theater Agreement and instead require that all actors be paid minimum wage (currently $9 an hour in L.A. County) for rehearsals and performances.

Cameron Mackintosh Launches Incentive to Book Tickets Early for MISS SAIGON
Cameron Mackintosh Launches Incentive to Book Tickets Early for MISS SAIGON
March 25, 2015

The Stage reported today that Cameron Mackintosh is launching a new ticket scheme to reward theatregoers who book seats early with lower ticket prices. There will also be no booking fees on any tickets bought online or over the phone.

BWW Interview: Kurt Peterson on WHEN EVERYTHING WAS POSSIBLE Archival Recording and Remembering Victoria Mallory
BWW Interview: Kurt Peterson on WHEN EVERYTHING WAS POSSIBLE Archival Recording and Remembering Victoria Mallory
March 21, 2015

Peterson recently chatted with BroadwayWorld about the creation of When Everything Was Possible, his career and relationship with Victoria, who he would love to work with next, and much more. Check out the full interview below!

First Concert Production of the Gershwins' OF THEE I SING to Play at London's Royal Festival Hall
First Concert Production of the Gershwins' OF THEE I SING to Play at London's Royal Festival Hall
March 10, 2015

George and Ira Gershwin's 1931 musical, OF THEE I SING, will have its first ever concert staging for one night only, Friday, July 31 at the Royal Festival Hall.

Photo Flash: Ryan Steele Takes Us Backstage at BROADWAY BACKWARDS!
Photo Flash: Ryan Steele Takes Us Backstage at BROADWAY BACKWARDS!
March 10, 2015

Broadway's Ryan Steele took over the BCEFA Instagram account yesterday to give fans a backstage look at the tenth annual Broadway Backwards!

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: February 28 - March 6
THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: February 28 - March 6
March 6, 2015

Catch up on the week's biggest stories from Broadway and beyond in BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures,' featuring coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights, and more. Highlights this week include coverage of a performance preview of FINDING NEVERLAND, SYTYCD winner Ricky Ubeda joining the cast of ON THE TOWN, Roundabout Theatre Company's annual Spring Gala celebrating Helen Mirren, and more!

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: February 21-27
THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: February 21-27
February 27, 2015

Catch up on the week's biggest stories from Broadway and beyond in BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures,' featuring coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights, and more. Highlights this week include coverage of The Oscars, opening night of the West End production of BEAUTIFUL, the cast of HAMILTON celebrating the show's upcoming Broadway transfer, and more!

Could ROCKY Musical Find a New Home in Philadelphia?
Could ROCKY Musical Find a New Home in Philadelphia?
February 27, 2015

ROCKY the musical, based on the 1976 movie, closed last August after just five months on Broadway. Philly.com entertainment writer Chuck Darrow shared an idea today to bring ROCKY to Philidelphia as a permanent attraction.

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: February 14-20
February 20, 2015

Catch up on the week's biggest stories from Broadway and beyond in BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures,' featuring coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights, and more. Highlights this week include coverage of Jeremy Jordan and Laura Benanti in PARADE in concert, the opening night of Lin Manuel Miranda's HAMILTON, Sienna Miller's first performance as Sally Bowles in CABARET, and more!

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: February 7-13
THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: February 7-13
February 13, 2015

Catch up on the week's biggest stories from Broadway and beyond in BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures,' featuring coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights, and more. Highlights this week include coverage of the off-Broadway debut of new musical ONE DAY, BEAUTIFUL's Grammy win for Best Musical Theatre Album, THE LAST FIVE YEARS movie premiere, and more!

Lesli Margherita, Nick Cearley, Lauren Molina & More Set for VILLAIN: DeBLANKS in Coming Months
Lesli Margherita, Nick Cearley, Lauren Molina & More Set for VILLAIN: DeBLANKS in Coming Months
February 4, 2015

Author/director Billy Mitchell brings monthly performances of his comedy whodunit Villain: DeBlanks, to The Laurie Beechman Theatre beginning February 18.

Symphony Space Gala to Honor Harold Prince in Musical Tribute; Danny Burstein Will Host
Symphony Space Gala to Honor Harold Prince in Musical Tribute; Danny Burstein Will Host
February 4, 2015

Symphony Space's 2015 gala will celebrate Broadway impresario Harold Prince with a star-studded musical tribute to the legendary 21 time Tony Award® winning producer/director at 6:30 on May 18 at Capitale.

Megan McGinnis and Sharon Rietkerk Set to Star in SENSE AND SENSIBILITY Musical World Premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Megan McGinnis and Sharon Rietkerk Set to Star in SENSE AND SENSIBILITY Musical World Premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
February 3, 2015

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) announces the full casting and creative team for the highly anticipated world premiere of Sense and Sensibility, a musical adaptation of Jane Austen's beloved novel, with book, music and lyrics by Tony Award®-nominated composer Paul Gordon.

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: January 24-30
THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: January 24-30
January 30, 2015

Catch up on the week's biggest stories from Broadway and around the world in BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures,' featuring coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more. Highlights this week include coverage of re-opening night of IT'S ONLY A PLAY, winter storm Juno, the world-premiere of Tuck Everlasting, and more!



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