Brief 3/29: THREE TALL WOMEN Opens, TRAVESTIES Begins Previews, and More!

By: Mar. 29, 2018
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Brief 3/29: THREE TALL WOMEN Opens, TRAVESTIES Begins Previews, and More!
1) Brief 3/29: THREE TALL WOMEN Opens, TRAVESTIES Begins Previews, and More! Breaking: Alex Timbers-Helmed BEETLEJUICE Will Play Washington DC's National Theatre This Fall Before Broadway!
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2018

Say his name three times and he might just arrive on Broadway! Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures (Mark Kaufman) and Langley Park Productions (Kevin McCormick) announced today that the new musical comedy Beetlejuice will make its world premiere in a Pre-Broadway engagement at the National Theatre in Washington D.C. in October 2018. Directed by two- time Tony Award nominee Alex Timbers (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, Peter and the Starcatcher) and choreographed by Connor Gallagher (The Robber Bridegroom), Beetlejuice features an original score by Eddie Perfect (King Kong) and a book by Scott Brown and Emmy Award nominee Anthony King (Broad City).. (more...)

2) Brief 3/29: THREE TALL WOMEN Opens, TRAVESTIES Begins Previews, and More! VIDEO: Robbie Fairchild Sings 'The Music and the Mirror' From A CHORUS LINE at MISCAST!
by Stage Tube - March 28, 2018

One of Broadway's most anticipated events, MCC Theater's annual Miscast gala, was held Monday night, March 26. Robbie Fairchild took on 'The Music and the Mirror' from A Chorus Line. Check out the video!. (more...)

3) Brief 3/29: THREE TALL WOMEN Opens, TRAVESTIES Begins Previews, and More! VIDEO: Watch Jordan Fisher, Alex Newell, Jeremy Jordan & More in Full Highlights from MISCAST!
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2018

On Monday night, the best of Broadway walked the red carpet in celebration of one of the most anticipated events of the theatrical season- MCC Theater's annual Miscast gala.. (more...)

4) Brief 3/29: THREE TALL WOMEN Opens, TRAVESTIES Begins Previews, and More! BWW TV: Watch Highlights of Steve Kazee & Samantha Barks in PRETTY WOMAN in Chicago!
by BroadwayWorld TV - March 28, 2018

The out of town tryout of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL has already begun performances in Chicago, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show's stars, Samantha Barks and Steve Kazee in their iconic new roles. Check out a first look at the duo in action in a clip from 'You and I.'. (more...)

5) Brief 3/29: THREE TALL WOMEN Opens, TRAVESTIES Begins Previews, and More! Cast and Creative Team Announced For The New York Premiere Of UNEXPECTED JOY
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2018

The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Evans Haile, Executive Director), dedicated to the development of new musicals and the preservation of musical gems from the past, in association with Jim Kierstead, Aria Entertainment, Gabby Hanna & Marcy Feller, Riki Kane Larimer, Linda & Craig Wielkotz, Drew Desky & Dane Levens/Michael Mills, William Fernandez/Behzad Dabu, has announced the cast and creative team for the New York premiere of the new musical Unexpected Joy, with book and lyrics by Bill Russell (Side Show) and music by Janet Hood (Elegies for Angels, Punks, and Raging Queens with Bill Russell).. (more...)

Brief 3/29: THREE TALL WOMEN Opens, TRAVESTIES Begins Previews, and More!
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Today's Call Sheet:

-THREE TALL WOMEN opens on Broadway tonight!

-TRAVESTIES begins previews on Broadway tonight!

BWW Exclusive: Rachel gets a visit from dad in the season finale of Rachel Unraveled!

What we're geeking out over: John Legend shares the buzz in a live sneak peek from JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR rehearsal!

What we're watching: Go inside opening night of ROCKTOPIA on Broadway!

And a Happy Birthday shout-out to Megan Hilty, who turns 37 today!

Brief 3/29: THREE TALL WOMEN Opens, TRAVESTIES Begins Previews, and More!

Megan Hilty is most recognizable for her portrayal of seasoned triple-threat Ivy Lynn in NBC's musical drama Smash. She followed up the series with a starring role on the comedySean Saves the World. Hilty received critical acclaim for her role of Brooke Ashton in the Roundabout Theater Company's revival of Noises Off. She earned nominations for a Tony Award, Drama Desk Award and Drama League Award and won a Broadway.com Audience Award for Favorite Featured Actress in a Play. Her television credits include recurring roles on Girlfriends Guide to Divorce, The Good Wife, Braindead, and Louie, among many others. Hilty regularly performs with orchestras and symphonies across the country. Her solo show-including her sold-out Carnegie Halldebut-has received critical acclaim. She recently released a live album comprising of songs from her recent concert tour, entitledMegan Hilty Live at the Café Carlyle and a Christmas album entitled A Merry Little Christmas with Megan Hilty. A native of Seattle, Hilty moved to New York City after graduating from the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University, and quickly made her Broadway debut as Glinda in Wicked. She went on to perform the role in both the national tour and in Los Angeles.

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