BWW Morning Brief October 24th, 2017: THE PORTUGUESE KID, THE LAST MATCH, and OEDIPUS EL REY Open and More!
By: Danielle Ashley Oct. 24, 2017
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1) CHICAGO's Renee Zellweger to Portray Judy Garland in Upcoming Biopic
by Caryn Robbins - October 23, 2017
Renee Zellweger will take on the role of famed singer and actress Judy Garland in an upcoming biopic. Principal photography will get underway in February 2018 on the film which will center on the star's final concerts in London.. (more...)
2) Further Touring Dates Announced for MISS SAIGON in 2018
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017
Cameron Mackintosh has just announced further touring dates for his acclaimed production of Boublil and Schonberg's legendary musical MISS SAIGON.. (more...)
3) See Current Standings In The 2017 BroadwayWorld UK Awards; Cast Your Vote!
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017
See Current Standings In The 2017 BroadwayWorld UK Awards; Cast Your Vote!. (more...)
4) VIDEO: First Look at New Stage Production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST on Disney Cruise Line
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017
Disney has just shared a first look at the brand new stage production coming to Disney Cruise Line next month - Beauty and the Beast!. (more...)
5) Tony Winner Bebe Neuwirth Departs CBS Drama MADAM SECRETARY
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017
Tony winning actresss Bebe Neuwirth took to Twitter to announce her departure from the hit CBS drama series MADAM SECRETARY after four seasons. The actress made her final appearance on the show on last night's episode. (more...)
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Today's Call Sheet:
-Roundabout's THE LAST MATCH opens tonight at the Laura Pels Theatre!
-THE PORTUGUESE KID, starring Jason Alexander, opens tonight at Manhattan Theatre Club!
-The Sol Project's OEDIPUS EL REY opens tonight at The Public!
-Ayad Akhtar and Doug Hughes chat JUNK as part of Lincoln Center Theater's Platform Series tonight!
-Lea DeLaria kicks off week engagement at Birdland Jazz Club tonight featuring several special guests!
-HAMILTON's Mandy Gonzalez makes her Cafe Carlyle debut tonight!
-Original Off-Broadway cast reunite for LEAVING LANNAHASSEE benefit reading tonight!
-And the Skivvies team up with DESPERATE MEASURES tonight for concert at the York!
BWW Exclusive: BWW's Caryn Robbins chats with THE BAND'S VISIT's Ari'el Stachel in the latest Debut of the Month!
Set Your DVR for... when NBC goes behind-the-scenes of Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'Almost Like Praying' tonight!
What we're geeking out over: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD will apparate to Australia in 2019!
What we're listening to: In the second episode of 'The Poddest Couple' podcast, BWW's Alan Henry and Matt Tamanini chat with Broadway diva once removed, Robbie Rozelle!
Social Butterfly: Matthew Morrison shared a touching photo of his first fist bump with his baby, Revel James Makai!
A post shared by Matthew Morrison (@_matthew.morrison_) on Oct 22, 2017 at 10:06am PDT
And a Happy Birthday shout-out to Raul Esparza, who turns 47 today!
Raúl Esparza was nominated for Tony Awards for his performances in Speed-the-Plow, The Homecoming, Company and Taboo. His other Broadway credits include Leap of Faith,Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Arcadia, Chess, The Rocky Horror Show and Cabaret. He starred in the Encores! production of Anyone Can Whistle.
In 2012, Esparza became a recurring character on the long-running NBC drama series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Rafael Barba In 2013, his character became the first series regular ADA since the 11th season and the first regular male ADA in series history.
See you bright and early tomorrow, BroadwayWorld!
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