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Claybourne Elder to Lead KC Rep's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE This Fall
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 7, 2015


Eric Rosen, Artistic Director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre, today announced the casting for the lead roles for Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Pulitzer-Prize winning masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George. Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel Nominee Claybourne Elder (Bonnie & Clyde, Road Show, Allegro) will lead the cast as George, reprising his critically-acclaimed performance in Signature Theatre's award-winning 2014 production. Broadway veteran Sara Jean Ford (A Little Night Music, The Phantom of the Opera, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Finian's Rainbow) has been cast in the legendary role of Dot. Rosen will direct the production, to be produced in a unique partnership with the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art.

FLASH FRIDAY: The Greatest Star! FUNNY GIRL Is Finally Coming Back
by Pat Cerasaro - Aug 7, 2015


Today we celebrate this week's hot news of the forthcoming West End revival of Broadway classic FUNNY GIRL!

El Capitan Theatre to Host Sing-Along to Disney's FROZEN, 8/20-9/16
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 5, 2015


Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre presents a special engagement of Disney's "Frozen" Sing-along version Aug. 20 - Sept. 16, 2015. Each screening will be accompanied by Elsa, live on stage, snow inside the theatre, and after the movie, Olaf live on stage and a screening of Disney's "Frozen Fever." "Frozen Fever" will be featured in an extraordinary new in-home collection of award-winning and beloved shorts by Walt Disney Animation Studios releasing in August.

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of PETER PAN at Music Circus - Jenn Colella, Jennifer Hope Wills, Paul Schoeffler and More!
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 4, 2015


The 65th Music Circus season continues with Peter Pan, a high-flying, magical journey to Neverland that critics call 'purely delightful...ageless...a wonderful tradition.' The cast includes Broadway veterans, Music Circus audience favorites, and talented actors making their Music Circus debut this season. Performances are July 21 through Sunday, July 26. Check out a first look at highlights below!

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 8/1-8/2/2015
by - Aug 2, 2015


Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, August 2, 2015 - Sunday, August 2, 2015.

Review Roundup: Idina Menzel World Tour So Far- ALL the Reviews
by Sally Henry Fuller - Aug 2, 2015


Internationally celebrated vocalist and Tony Award-winning original WICKED star Idina Menzel is currently on a hotly anticipated world tour capitalizing on her newfound international celebrity due to Disney's most successful film to date, FROZEN. Thus far, she has visited Asia, Europe, and multiple states in the Eastern U.S.

Stars from WICKED, IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU and KINKY BOOTS Set for THE CRACK IN THE CEILING at FringeNYC
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2015


CitySalt Theatricals proudly presents the new musical The Crack in the Ceiling, presented as part of the 19th Annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC. Featuring book, music, and lyrics by James Harvey,  directed by Stephen Tyler Davis.

Tickets to Denver Center for the Performing Arts' 2015-16 Season on Sale 8/14
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 31, 2015


Tickets for the 2015/16 Broadway, Theatre Company, Cabaret and OFF-Center shows go on sale to the public Friday, August 14 at 10am.  This includes the national tour launch of If/Then starring Idina Menzel. Buy and print online at denvercenter.org.

New Pasek & Paul Musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN Premieres Tonight at Arena Stage
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2015


Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater, presents DEAR EVAN HANSEN. The original musical, featuring a score by Tony Award nominees Benj Pasek & Justin Paul (Broadway's A Christmas Story, The Musical; Dogfight), a book by Steven Levenson (Masters of Sex) and directed by three-time Tony Award nominee Michael Greif (Broadway's Rent, Next to Normal, If/Then), is a contemporary, intimate story of hope, heartache and the things in life we all need-friends, family and a place to call home. With choreography by Danny Mefford and music supervision, orchestrations and dance arrangements by Tony Award winner Alex Lacamoire, Dear Evan Hansen runs now through August 23, 2015, opening tonight, July 30, in the Kreeger Theater.

Starz Kids & Family to Present AMAZING ANIMATION Double Features This August
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 29, 2015


Starz presents 'Amazing Animation,' a month-long double-feature of 10 popular animated feature films starting Saturday, August 1 at 6pm ET/PT on STARZ KIDS & FAMILY.

BWW Interviews: Kerry Ellis!
by Liz Cearns - Jul 28, 2015


Ellis will soon return to the West End stage with Sweet Charity at Cadogan Hall. Kerry took the time to discuss some of her wealth of experience, her latest project and what she loves about the industry.

VIDEO: Kristen Bell Leaves FROZEN Voice Mail for Little Girl with Brain Tumor
by Movies News Desk - Jul 24, 2015


Click below to hear FROZEN actress Kristen Bell leave a heart-melting voicemail from princess 'Anna' for 6-year-old Avery Huffman! According to Billboard, Huffman was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor last month.

FLASH FRIDAY: FROZEN Is Aiming To Freeze Up Broadway In A Big Way
by Pat Cerasaro - Jul 24, 2015


Today we are celebrating this week's big news that FROZEN will be hitting Broadway with a song-packed score!

Robert Lopez & Kristen Anderson Lopez Reveal New Details On FROZEN On Broadway
by Pat Cerasaro - Jul 23, 2015


New details on FROZEN on Broadway and much more!

Taye Diggs Knows How to 'Let It Go' for HEDWIG
by Jessica Showers - Jul 22, 2015


Taye Diggs knows how to 'Let It Go' when it counts.

Photo Flash: First Look at Jenn Colella, Jennifer Hope Wills, Paul Schoeffler and More in PETER PAN at Music Circus
by Christina Mancuso - Jul 22, 2015


The 65th Music Circus season continues with Peter Pan, a high-flying, magical journey to Neverland that critics call 'purely delightful...ageless...a wonderful tradition.' The cast includes Broadway veterans, Music Circus audience favorites, and talented actors making their Music Circus debut this season. Performances are July 21 through Sunday, July 26.  Check out a first look below!

Film Rights to WICKED Author's Re-Interpretation of 'Alice in Wonderland' Up for Grabs
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 22, 2015


The Hollywood Reporter today revealed that the rights to another of Maguire's novels 'After Alice', is up for grabs.

HEDWIG's Taye Diggs Says Challenging Role is 'Everything I Ever Wished For'
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 21, 2015


In an all-new interview in today's New York Times, Taye Diggs reflects on his upcoming gender-bending role in Broadway's Hedwig and the Angry Inch.

PETER PAN Opens Tonight at Music Circus
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2015


The 65th Music Circus season continues with Peter Pan, a high-flying, magical journey to Neverland that critics call 'purely delightful...ageless...a wonderful tradition.' The cast includes Broadway veterans, Music Circus audience favorites, and talented actors making their Music Circus debut this season. Performances are tonight, July 21 through Sunday, July 26.

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