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MARY POPPINS Lands in Jefferson Park Today
by BWW News Desk - Apr 2, 2016


Windy City Music Theatre, one of Chicago's fastest-growing professional theatre companies, will present Disney & Cameron Mackintosh's MARY POPPINS, today, April 2, through April 17, in Jefferson Park.

Cleveland Native Rajiv Joseph's MR. WOLF Comes to Cleveland Play House Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 2, 2016


Cleveland Play House's Centennial Season continues with MR. WOLF, an intense and compelling drama about faith, hope and healing.

Tony Winner Lea Salonga Performs in Concert at Segerstrom Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 2, 2016


Lea Salonga, revered as the 'Voice of the Philippines,' returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts for a special one-night-only concert in the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall tonight, April 2 at 8 p.m.

Robert Spano to Lead Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Chorus in Robert Shaw Centennial Concert at Carnegie Hall
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 1, 2016


Commemorating the 100th birthday of the late conductor and legendary choral leader Robert Shaw, Carnegie Hall presents the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus (ASOC) conducted by Music Director Robert Spano in a celebratory concert on what would have been Robert Shaw's 100th birthday, Saturday, April 30 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage.

BWW Exclusive: Ken Fallin Draws the Stage - The Cast of THE COLOR PURPLE
by Ken Fallin - Apr 1, 2016


BroadwayWorld has teamed up with renowned caricature artist Ken Fallin, a life-long theater enthusiast, who has drawn many Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. Below, check out his latest illustration of Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Hudson, Danielle Brooks and Kyle Scatliffe in THE COLOR PURPLE!

Shea's Performing Arts Center's 90th Anniversary Gala Announces Chairs
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 1, 2016


Kathy and Bryan Wittman of Hamburg, NY have been announced as chairpersons of Shea's Performing Arts Center's 90th Anniversary fundraising Gala that will take place on Saturday, April 16 on the grand stage of Shea's.

Dr. Phillips Center to Host Sensory-Friendly Show Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 1, 2016


The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts will participate in World Autism Awareness Day and the "Light It Up Blue" campaign. The glass exterior walls of the Dr. Phillips Center create an exciting focal point for downtown Orlando, and tomorrow, Saturday, April 2, 2016, the iconic Wave Wall will be lit blue, flooding the surrounding area in blue light.

Photo Coverage: LOVE LETTERS at The High Chaparral Reunion 2016
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 1, 2016


All roads lead to Tucson for the 2016 High Chaparral Reunion was held March 17-20, 2016 at Casino del Sol Resort and Old Tucson Studios.

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Lyric Theatre's MARY POPPINS at the Flynn, Today
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2016


Lyric Theatre Company presents Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins, The Broadway Musical, April 1-3 and 7-10, 2016 at Flynn MainStage, Burlington.  Check out a sneak peek below!

Photo Coverage: Inside the High Chaparral Reunion 2016
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 1, 2016


All roads lead to Tucson for the 2016 High Chaparral Reunion, which took  place March 17-20, 2016 at Casino del Sol Resort and Old Tucson Studios.

Carnegie Hall to Present Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra in Zankel Hall, 5/6
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 31, 2016


Music Director Nicholas McGegan-who celebrates 30 years of leading the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra this season-returns to Carnegie Hall to conduct the ensemble in the New York premiere of Scarlatti's La Gloria di Primavera on Friday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Zankel Hall. The performance of the newly re-discovered work-written 300 years ago to celebrate the birth of the heir to the Holy Roman Emperor-features soprano Suzana Ograjenšek, mezzo-soprano Diana Moore, countertenor Clint van der Linde, tenor Nicholas Phan, and bass-baritone Douglas Williams.

Photo Flash: Young Artists of America at Strathmore Presents CHILDREN OF EDEN with Stephen Schwartz
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 31, 2016


On Sunday, March 13th at 4pm, Young Artists of America at Strathmore (YAA) presented the youth premiere of the new symphonic version of Children of Eden by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell, Pippin and The Prince of Egypt). Schwartz himself worked as a guest mentor with the YAA high school-aged students. The cast, full symphonic orchestra, and chorus will include over 350 youth from all over the DC Metro area including 250 younger artists from North Bethesda Middle School. The performance took place at The Music Center at Strathmore (5301 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, MD).

Photo Coverage: Remembering Patty Duke
by Walter McBride - Mar 31, 2016


As BroadwayWorld reported earlier this week, Patty Duke, who received a supporting actress Oscar for the role of Helen Keller in THE MIRACLE WORKER, died at age 69.

National Parks Association Teams with Disney/ESPN to Improve Parks Nationwide
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 31, 2016


The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is collaborating with The Walt Disney Company, including Disney Citizenship, Disney|ABC Television Group and ESPN, to expand its Parks Build Community initiative

Disney XD By Maker Videos Now Live on Disney XD Digital Platforms
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 31, 2016


Disney XD and Maker Studios released eight new videos from its content and talent incubation program, Disney XD by Maker, today across Disney XD digital platforms

EVERYBODY LOVES DISNEY Compilation Album Now Available
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 30, 2016


Walt Disney Records has released the compilation album Everybody Loves Disney, now available at all download stores and streaming services. The album features YouTube stars with a combined 14 million subscribers and 2.7 billion views, delivering their own unique interpretations of classic Disney songs. Each artist revealed their music videos on their respective social media platforms on the digital album release date, Friday, March 25 th. The unique collaboration between the label and YouTube stars is in celebration of last year's Top 10 Billboard album, We Love Disney, produced by David Foster.

Go Inside the Making of Disney's Ground-Breaking Film in IMAGINING ZOOTOPIA
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 30, 2016


FUSION's new original documentary “Imagining Zootopia” offers that rare privilege to meet the community of people behind Walt Disney Animation Studios' 55th animated feature film, “Zootopia.”

ESPN to Air Texas Western's Historic Victory in 1966 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship Game
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 29, 2016


In celebration of the 50th anniversary, ESPN will present Texas Western's historic victory in the 1966 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament Championship Game on today, March 30

Disney's Ultimate Fan Event D23 Expo Coming to Anaheim, CA July 2017
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 28, 2016


All the magic and excitement of the past, present, and future of Disney entertainment will come together once again when D23: The Official Disney Fan Club presents D23 Expo 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center the weekend of July 14–16.

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