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Eisa Davis, Gabriel Ebert, Nikki M. James, Joseph Keckler, Chris Sarandon, and Or Matias, on piano, lead LCT3/Lincoln Center Theater production of PRELUDES, a new musical by Dave Malloy, inspired by the music of Sergei Rachmaninov, developed with and directed by Rachel Chavkin. PRELUDES, a world premiere and the first musical to be produced by LCT3 in the Claire Tow Theater, began performances on May 23 and opened last night, June 15, running through Sunday, July 19 at the Claire Tow Theater (150 West 65th Street). Check out a look back inside opening night below!

Sergei Rachmaninoff's reaction to the disastrous premiere of his first symphony inspires this abstract piece.

Eisa Davis, Gabriel Ebert, Nikki M. James, Joseph Keckler, Chris Sarandon, and Or Matias, on piano, lead LCT3/Lincoln Center Theater production of PRELUDES, a new musical by Dave Malloy, inspired by the music of Sergei Rachmaninov, developed with and directed by Rachel Chavkin. PRELUDES, a world premiere and the first musical to be produced by LCT3 in the Claire Tow Theater, began performances on May 23 and opens tonight, June 15, running through Sunday, July 19 at the Claire Tow Theater (150 West 65th Street).

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: It's another big night for off-Broadway with three openings, plus The Muny kicks off their summer season in St. Louis with MY FAIR LADY!

As one of the nation's leading regional theaters and producing partners for Broadway, Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Producing Artistic Director,Todd Schmidt-Managing Director) has a well-earned reputation for launching both performers and shows for the Great White Way.

Eisa Davis, Gabriel Ebert, Nikki M. James, Joseph Keckler, Chris Sarandon, and Or Matias star in LCT3/Lincoln Center Theater production of PRELUDES, a new musical by Dave Malloy, inspired by the music of Sergei Rachmaninov, developed with and directed by Rachel Chavkin. PRELUDES, a world premiere and the first musical to be produced by LCT3 in the Claire Tow Theater, runs through Sunday, July 19 at the Claire Tow Theater (150 West 65th Street). Check out a first look at the production below!

(Millburn, NJ) June 2, 2015 - As one of the nation's leading regional theaters and producing partners for Broadway, Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Producing Artistic Director, Todd Schmidt-Managing Director) has a well-earned reputation for launching both performers and shows for the Great White Way.  Since their inception in 1996, the Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theatre have ignited the careers of many notable performers, all of whom attended high school in New Jersey.  Among the early nominees and winners are Academy Award winner Anne Hathaway (Les Miserables), Tony Award winners Laura Benanti (Gypsy) and Nikki M. James (The Book of Mormon), Tony nominee Rob McClure (Chaplin), and UK Olivier Award nominee Jared Gertner (The Book of Mormon - West End)  The 2015 Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Awards ceremony took place at Paper Mill Playhouse on Tuesday, June 2, at 7:30pm, featuring presenters from Broadway and beyond. Union High School won the coveted title of Outstanding Overall Production and left Paper Mill Playhouse with a total of nine Rising Star Awards.  

Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played two record breaking engagements in Boston (2013 and 2014), returns for a limited engagement September 1 - October 11, 2015 at the Citi Emerson Colonial Theatre. THE BOOK OF MORMON is part of the 2015-2016 Lexus Broadway In Boston Season.

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: Alicia Silverstone returns to the stage, Steve Guttenberg stars in the 'other' Shakespeare in the Park and more!

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: Two plays open off-Broadway, Andrew Lloyd Webber gives a sneak peek at his rockin' new musical and more!

Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played a record breaking one-week run at Shea's Buffalo Theatre in 2013 returns for a limited engagement tonight, June 2, through June 7 for eight performances at Shea's Buffalo Theatre.

Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON which played a record breaking one-week run in 2013, is pleased to announce a lottery ticket policy for the National Tour, starting June 2 at Shea's Buffalo Theatre and plays a limited one week engagement (eight performances) through June 7. In Buffalo, the production will conduct a pre-show lottery at the Shea's Box Office, 650 Main St., making a limited number of tickets available at $25 apiece.

Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played a record breaking four-week week run in 2014 returns to Las Vegas for a limited engagement Sept. 22-Oct. 18 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts.  Single tickets will go on sale Monday, June 8 at 10 a.m. Tickets will be available at The Smith Center box office (361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89106), by visiting www.TheSmithCenter.com, or by calling 702-749-2000. For preferred seating and special rates for groups of 10 or more, contact 702-749-2348.

The producers of the national tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, and Victoria Theatre Association announced today that single tickets will go on sale Monday, June 22  at  10:00 a.m.. Tickets will be available at the Ticket Center Stage box office, located in the Wintergarden of the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center by visiting www.ticketcenterstage.com or by calling (937) 228-3630, or toll-free (888)228-3630.  Group orders of 15 or more may be placed by calling Betty Gould at (937) 461-8295.

Eisa Davis, Gabriel Ebert, Nikki M. James, Joseph Keckler, Chris Sarandon, and Or Matias, on piano, just started rehearsals for the LCT3/Lincoln Center Theater production of PRELUDES, a new musical by Dave Malloy, inspired by the music of Sergei Rachmaninov, developed with and directed by Rachel Chavkin. PRELUDES, a world premiere and the first musical to be produced by LCT3 in the Claire Tow Theater, begins performances Today, May 23, opens Monday, June 15, and will run through Sunday, July 19 at the Claire Tow Theater (150 West 65th Street). Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal!

Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati presented by TriHealth announces by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played a record breaking three week run in 2014 returns to Cincinnati for a limited engagement March 29 - April 3, 2016 and the smash hit Broadway musical, DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST will play a strictly limited engagement April 20 - 24, 2016. Ticket package holders receive priority ticket opportunities to all shows, so a season package is the best way to guarantee seats to THE BOOK OF MORMON and DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Tickets for both shows will be made available to Season Subscribers and group ticket buyers in the next two weeks.  Single tickets will be available for sale at a later date. THE BOOK OF MORMON and DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST join the previously announced 2015-2016 Season shows of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, PIPPIN, Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS, KINKY BOOTS, IF/THEN, Disney's NEWSIES, and CABARET.

The Spice Kids, featuring cast members from the Broadway companies of A CHRISTMAS STORY, MATILDA and ANNIE, recently performed a catchy medley of songs by The Spice Girls as part of PUTTIN' ON THE BRITS to benefit BC/EFA at the Laurie Beechman. Check it out below!

THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, has announced a lottery ticket policy for the National Tour, which begins May 19 at the Marcus Center in Milwaukee and plays a limited two- week engagement through May 31. In Milwaukee, the production will conduct a pre-show lottery at the box office, making a limited number of tickets available at $25 a piece. Entry forms will be available two and half hours prior to each performance in the Marcus Center Box Office Lobby at 929 North Water Street. The drawing will take place two hours prior to each performance and entrants must be present to win.