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Julia Roberts may have won the hearts of 1990's audiences playing a hooker with a heart of gold rescued by a dashing millionaire, but the creators of the upcoming Pretty Woman musical know that that is one storyline that won't fly with modern audiences.

Tickets for Pretty Woman: THE MUSICAL on Broadway and for the Chicago world premiere go on sale to the general public today, December 15, 2017.

Producer Paula Wagner announces Pretty Woman: THE MUSICAL has found its full company!

Producer Paula Wagner announces tickets for Pretty Woman: THE MUSICAL on Broadway and for the Chicago world premiere will go on sale to the general public on Friday, December 15, 2017.

Producer Paula Wagner announces PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will begin performances on Broadway Friday, July 20, 2018 atThe Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street), with an official opening night of Thurday, August 16, 2018.

Speaking to ET at last night's Garry Marshall Theatre's First Annual Founders Gala, Tony Award winner Steve Kazee discussed the upcoming Broadway musical adaptation of the 1990's romantic comedy PRETTY WOMAN.

Kingsley Leggs joins the cast of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL as 'James Morse.' PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL also stars stage, television and film actress Samantha Barks as 'Vivian' opposite Tony Award winner and Grammy Award winner Steve Kazee as 'Edward,' with Tony Award nominee Orfeh as 'Kit,' Eric Anderson as 'Mr. Thompson,' and Jason Danieley as 'Philip Stuckey.' Based on one of the most beloved romantic comedies of all time, Garry Marshall's PRETTY WOMAN, the new musical will arrive on Broadway following its World Premiere stage production in Chicago in the spring of 2018.

The Tony winner spoke to Williams about his iconic role on the long-running NBC sitcom, and shared his thoughts on the upcoming musical adaptation of Pretty Woman.

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: FRIENDS! THE MUSICAL, GAME OF THRONES, and More!

Eric Anderson joins the cast of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL as 'Mr. Thompson.' PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL also stars stage, television and film actress Samantha Barks as 'Vivian' opposite Tony Award winner and Grammy Award winner Steve Kazee as 'Edward,' with Tony Award nominee Orfeh as 'Kit,' and Jason Danieley as 'Philip Stuckey.'

Jason Danieley joins the cast of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL as 'Philip Stuckey.' PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL also stars stage, television and film actress Samantha Barks as 'Vivian' opposite Tony Award winner and Grammy Award winner Steve Kazee as 'Edward,' with Tony Award nominee Orfeh as 'Kit.' Based on one of the most beloved romantic comedies of all time, Garry Marshall's PRETTY WOMAN, the new musical will arrive on Broadway following its World Premiere stage production in Chicago in the spring of 2018.

Broadway In Chicago has announced its 2018 season line-up set to feature two new Pre-Broadway musicals: PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, based on the beloved Garry Marshall film, and THE CHER SHOW based on the life of the legendary Cher.

Tony Award nominee Orfeh will return to Broadway in PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL. Based on one of the most beloved romantic comedies of all time, Garry Marshall's PRETTY WOMAN,the new musical will arrive on Broadway following its World Premiere stage production in Chicago in the spring of 2018.

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: PRETTY WOMAN, Sara Bareilles Teases WAITRESS Announcement, and More!

It's only been a few hours since PRETTY WOMAN announced it will have the Broadway treatment, and we already cannot wait for it to premiere in Chicago in the spring of 2018 and on the Great White Way in the fall of 2018. But until then, here are some videos of the Broadway leads, the songwriters and the original movie to hold you over until you can see the show for yourself.

Producer Paula Wagner announces a new musical based on one of the most beloved romantic comedies of all time, Garry Marshall's PRETTY WOMAN, which will arrive on Broadway following its World Premiere stage production in Chicago in the spring of 2018.

This past weekend, as the Isle of Man's Samantha Barks made her much-anticipated United States solo debut, I saw a performer whose presence and voice created a thrill.

Big screen Eponine, Samantha Barks, visited the Fentstein's/54 Below stage this week for a solo show and treated the crowd to her take on the pop hit, 'If I Die Young.' See video of Sam's performance below!

Published every Monday, BroadwayWorld Cabaret writers will pick their top recommendations for shows throughout NYC during the upcoming week.

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