Brief 5/8: First Look at JAGGED LITTLE PILL, Andrew Rannells in Concert, and More!

By: May. 08, 2018
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Brief 5/8: First Look at JAGGED LITTLE PILL, Andrew Rannells in Concert, and More!
1) Brief 5/8: First Look at JAGGED LITTLE PILL, Andrew Rannells in Concert, and More! From a Super Girl to a Natural Woman- Melissa Benoist Is BEAUTIFUL's Next Carole King!
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2018

Producers Paul Blake and Sony/ATV Music Publishing announced today that Melissa Benoist, who currently steals the screen in the title role of The CW's hit show, 'Supergirl', will make her Broadway debut as Carole King this summer in Broadway's hit, Beautiful-The Carole King Musical. Ms. Benoist will begin performances on June 7 and will play a limited run through August 4th, 2018.. (more...)


2) Brief 5/8: First Look at JAGGED LITTLE PILL, Andrew Rannells in Concert, and More! CURSED CHILD & SPONGEBOB Leads Outer Critics Circle Award Winners - Full List of Winners!
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2018

Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers and commentators for media covering New York theatre announced today its award winners for the 2017-18 season in 27 categories.. (more...)


3) Brief 5/8: First Look at JAGGED LITTLE PILL, Andrew Rannells in Concert, and More! Breaking: THE COLOR PURPLE Replaces UNMASKED as Season Opener at Paper Mill Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2018

Paper Mill Playhouse is proud to announce John Doyle's production of The Color Purple will open the 2018-2019 season, replacing the previously announced Unmasked. The Tony Award-winning revival of The Color Purple that exhilarated Broadway will thrill audiences at Paper Mill Playhouse from September 26 to October 21.. (more...)


4) Brief 5/8: First Look at JAGGED LITTLE PILL, Andrew Rannells in Concert, and More! Photo Flash: It's More Morissette! First Look at Elizabeth Stanley, Derek Klena & Company in JAGGED LITTLE PILL at the A.R.T.
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2018

Jagged Little Pill began previews on Saturday, May 5 at the Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA, and plays through July 15. Opening is May 24. Check out a first look at the cast in action below!. (more...)


5) Brief 5/8: First Look at JAGGED LITTLE PILL, Andrew Rannells in Concert, and More! VIDEO: Randy Rainbow Tells a Tale as Old as Time About Rudy Giuliani
by Stage Tube - May 07, 2018

In Randy Rainbow's latest political parody, he tells a tale as old as time! watch as he fake interviews the man of the hour, Rudy Giuliani, to get to the bottom of the President's current legal troubles with his own rendition of a classic: 'Rudy and the Beast.'. (more...)


Brief 5/8: First Look at JAGGED LITTLE PILL, Andrew Rannells in Concert, and More!
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Today's Call Sheet:

-Limon Dance's MISSA BREVIS begins tonight at Joyce Theater!

-Musicambia's holds its annual gala tonight at Dimmena Center for Classical Music!


BWW Exclusive: Let's Hear It for the Boys at Broadway Sessions!


What we're watching: Watch Andrew Rannells sing from Broadway and beyond in sneak peek of the next LIVE FROM LINCON CENTER!


Social Butterfly: Watch Jessie Mueller and Lindsay Mendez join Joshua Henry for the first of #BigelowFlows!


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