Brief 10/5: KING KONG Previews, Al Roker Begins in WAITRESS, and More!

By: Oct. 05, 2018
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Brief 10/5: KING KONG Previews, Al Roker Begins in WAITRESS, and More!
1) Brief 10/5: KING KONG Previews, Al Roker Begins in WAITRESS, and More! WAITRESS International Premiere Announces Full Cast
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2018

Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group has announced the full cast of the international premiere of the Tony-nominated musical WAITRESS. The show, which continues to run on Broadway and will open in London's West End next year, features music and lyrics from six-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles, and will open on November 9, 2018, at the Carols P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza in Manila.. (more...)

2) Brief 10/5: KING KONG Previews, Al Roker Begins in WAITRESS, and More! THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA To Launch New World Tour Featuring Original Staging
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2018

Andrew Lloyd Webber announced today that the original West EndBroadway staging of the hit musical will make a return to the world stage in a new tour set to launch this February. No details yet on tour dates and cities have been announced.. (more...)

3) Brief 10/5: KING KONG Previews, Al Roker Begins in WAITRESS, and More! Laurie Metcalf and John Lithgow to Star in HILLARY & CLINTON by Lucas Hnath on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2018

Two-time Tony Award winner and three-time Emmy Award winner Laurie Metcalf, and two-time Tony Award winner and six-time Emmy Award winner John Lithgow, will return to Broadway to star in Hillary and Clinton, a new play by Tony nominee Lucas Hnath. (more...)

4) Brief 10/5: KING KONG Previews, Al Roker Begins in WAITRESS, and More! Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On The National Tour of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2018

The chocolate factory is coming to a city near you! Full dates and cities have been announced for the upcoming North American tour of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The tour will launch at Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo, NY, before bringing Wonka's world of pure imagination to previously announced engagements in Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto and more. Casting will be announced at a later date.. (more...)

5) Brief 10/5: KING KONG Previews, Al Roker Begins in WAITRESS, and More! VIDEO: DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Lisa Brescia, Jennifer Laura Thompson, Jessica Phillips and Christiane Noll Sing 'Anybody Have a Map?'
by Stage Tube - October 04, 2018

For the first time ever, the moms of Dear Evan Hansen have teamed up to sing together!. (more...)

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Today's Call Sheet:

-KING KONG begins previews on Broadway tonight!

-Al Roker begins performances in WAITRESS tonight!

BWW Exclusive: What's THE FERRYMAN All About? The Broadway Cast Explains!

Set Your DVR...

-Al Roker's Waitress Debut will be on the TODAY show this morning!

What we're geeking out over: Mean Girls Makes Fetch Happen On October 3rd!

Brief 10/5: KING KONG Previews, Al Roker Begins in WAITRESS, and More!
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What we're watching: Watch the New Music Video for 'SOS' from Cher's DANCING QUEEN Album!

And a Happy Birthday shout-out to Heather Headley, who turns 44 today!

Brief 10/5: KING KONG Previews, Al Roker Begins in WAITRESS, and More!

Heather Headley made her Broadway debut as "Nala" in the original Broadway cast of The Lion King and went on to win Tony and Drama Desk Awards for her critically-acclaimed portrayal of the title role in Aida. She earned an Olivier Award nomination for her West End stage debut inThe Bodyguard and returned to Broadway most recently in the Tony-winning revival of The Color Purple. In "Broadway My Way," Headley presents an evening of beloved Broadway songs, as well as several personal selections, arranged specifically for her unmatched vocal talents.

As one of the most recognizable and celebrated voices on Broadway, Ms. Headley is also a Grammy-winning recording artist for her R&B/Gospel record Audience of One. She is Andrea Bocelli's first choice as a featured guest artist on his North American tour dates, where fans are routinely brought to their feet in rousing ovations after her solo pieces. Heather will bring these experiences, styles and influences into the arrangements for "Broadway My Way," making for a truly uplifting evening.

See you bright and early Monday, BroadwayWorld!


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