Brief 4/30: THE BOYS IN THE BAND Begins Previews, and More!

By: Apr. 30, 2018
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Brief 4/30: THE BOYS IN THE BAND Begins Previews, and More!
1) Brief 4/30: THE BOYS IN THE BAND Begins Previews, and More! BWW TV: Watch John Lithgow, Ryan Silverman & More in Highlights from CANDIDE at Carnegie Hall!
by BroadwayWorld TV - April 29, 2018

Just last week, Carnegie Hall presented a one-night-only concert performance of Leonard Bernstein's Candide in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage. The cast was led by Paul Appleby in the title role of Candide alongside Erin Morley as Cunegonde, Patricia Racette as the Old Lady, William Burden as Governor, and John Lithgow as Voltaire / Dr. Pangloss, with Ryan Silverman (Maximilian) and Bryonha Marie Parham (Paquette).. (more...)

2) Brief 4/30: THE BOYS IN THE BAND Begins Previews, and More! VIDEO: Denzel Washington Talks THE ICEMAN COMETH and His Diverse Career on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Stage Tube - April 29, 2018

Denzel Washington appeared on CBS Sunday Morning to talk about his current run in The Iceman Cometh on Broadway, as well as his incredibly long and diverse career.. (more...)

3) Brief 4/30: THE BOYS IN THE BAND Begins Previews, and More! Backstage with Richard Ridge: Joshua Jackson Is Speaking for Two Through His Broadway Debut
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - April 29, 2018

'For so many reasons this has been the single most challenging thing that I've ever done, but the most rewarding thing I've ever done.' Joshua Jackson, who makes his Broadway debut this season, knows that his experience in Children of a Lesser God has been a special one. watch as he chats with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge about the challenges of delivering dialogue for two, learning a whole new language for this role, and the joys of sharing the stage with his remarkable co-star, Lauren Ridloff. . (more...)

4) Brief 4/30: THE BOYS IN THE BAND Begins Previews, and More! BWW Review: Shaw's SAINT JOAN Gains Fresh Relevance As Condola Rashad Plays a Teen Inspiring a National Movement
by Michael Dale - April 29, 2018

The title character of George Bernard Shaw's Saint Joan was burned at the stake nearly 500 years before the play premiered at Broadway's Garrick Theatre in December of 1923, but for many viewers there may have been a sense of topicality to the proceedings.. (more...)

5) Brief 4/30: THE BOYS IN THE BAND Begins Previews, and More! Broadway at the Cabaret: Frances Ruffelle, Megan Mullally, John Lloyd Young & More!
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2018

What good is sitting alone in your room this week? If you don't already have plans to see a Broadway show, come out to see your favorite Broadway stars in a cabaret act instead. Highlights this week include:. (more...)

Brief 4/30: THE BOYS IN THE BAND Begins Previews, and More!
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Today's Call Sheet:

-THE BOYS IN THE BAND begins previews tonight!

-Lin-Manuel Miranda is honored with the Monte Cristo Award tonight!

-The NY Pops holds its 35th Birthday Gala tonight!

What we're geeking out over: Get a first look at Andy Mientus in The Who's TOMMY at The Denver Center!

What we're watching: Laurie Metcalf discusses her love of theatre on The TODAY Show!

Social Butterfly: Former GLEE star Lea Michele announces her engagement!

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