Brief 4/27: Chita Rivera Award Nominations, and More!

By: Apr. 27, 2018
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Brief 4/27: Chita Rivera Award Nominations, and More!
1) Brief 4/27: Chita Rivera Award Nominations, and More! Breaking: CAROUSEL, SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Lead the Pack with Drama Desk Awards Nominations; The Full List!
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2018

In the past few weeks, we've watched the nominations roll in. Today the final crop of nominees have been revealed, all leading to next week's ultimate announcement- the 2018 Tony nominations.. (more...)

2) Brief 4/27: Chita Rivera Award Nominations, and More! BWW Review: THE PHLEBOTOMIST, Hampstead Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - April 26, 2018

When Bea (Jade Anouka) and Aaron (Rory Fleck Byrne) meet, they both think they've found happiness. He's intelligent, handsome, and with a high rating, she's a phlebotomist in a centre dedicated to blood testing. Char's (Cherrelle Skeete) existence is on the line because of the test, so she turns to her close friend Bea for help. In a world where your genetic profile determines and threatens quality of life, employability, and rights, human relationships turn into a simple game of numbers.. (more...)

3) Brief 4/27: Chita Rivera Award Nominations, and More! Drama Desk Awards Nominees- What It All Means for the 2018 Tony Awards!
by BWW Staff - April 26, 2018

Earlier today, Jane Krakowski and Tituss Burgess announced the nominations for the 63rd Annual Drama Desk Awards.. (more...)

4) Brief 4/27: Chita Rivera Award Nominations, and More! VIDEO: HAMILTON and DEAR EVAN HANSEN Perform 'Found Tonight' at Easter Bonnet Competition
by Stage Tube - April 26, 2018

Humor, hope and heart were at the core of the performances at the 32nd annual Easter Bonnet Competition. Dear Evan Hansen and Hamilton wowed the crowd with their rendition of the Hamildrop 'Found Tonight,' watch the video!. (more...)

5) Brief 4/27: Chita Rivera Award Nominations, and More! VIDEO: Check Out A Sneak Peek of Patti LuPone On CBS' MOM, Airing Tonight!
by TV News Desk - April 26, 2018

On tonight's episode of MOM, 'A Taco Bowl and a Tubby Seamstress', Christy is concerned that she and Bonnie might lose their apartment when Bonnie locks horns with the tough new building owner, Rita (Patti LuPone).. (more...)

Brief 4/27: Chita Rivera Award Nominations, and More!
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Today's Call Sheet:

-The Chita Rivera Award nominees are announced today!

-HELLO AGAIN Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is released today!

-THE RAINMAKER begins performances tonight at The Sheen Center!

BWW Exclusive: Afra Hines earns the Gypsy Robe for SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL!

Brief 4/27: Chita Rivera Award Nominations, and More!
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Set Your DVR...

-Joshua Jackson and Lauren Ridloff from Children Of A Lesser God appear on THE TODAY SHOW!

-Katharine McPhee appears on THE CHEW!

-Mandy Patinkin appears on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT!

-Darren Criss appears on THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN!

What we're geeking out over: Idina Menzel will appear on UNDERCOVER BOSS: CELEBRITY EDITION!

Brief 4/27: Chita Rivera Award Nominations, and More!

What we're watching: SAINT JOAN makes a divine return to Broadway - go inside opening night!

Social Butterfly: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Charity Network 'Rise Up' Campaign wins Webby People's Voice Award!

See you bright and early Monday, BroadwayWorld!



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