Brief 7/25: Inside Opening Night of STRAIGHT WHITE MEN, and More!

By: Jul. 25, 2018
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Brief 7/25: Inside Opening Night of STRAIGHT WHITE MEN, and More!
1) Brief 7/25: Inside Opening Night of STRAIGHT WHITE MEN, and More! Wait For It! HAMILTON Might Hit the Big Screen in 2020
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2018

According to the Wall Street Journal, a bidding war is underway for the rights to a big screen version of the Broadway hit. The movie would be a filmed, onstage version of the musical that was recorded in 2016, featuring creator Lin-Manuel Miranda in the title role, as well as other original cast members.. (more...)

2) Brief 7/25: Inside Opening Night of STRAIGHT WHITE MEN, and More! Exclusive: Watch Highlights From Serenbe Playhouse's TITANIC THE MUSICAL
by Stage Tube - July 24, 2018

Serenbe Playhouse presents TITANIC: THE MUSICAL, directed by Brian Clowdus. The show began performances on July 11th and runs to August 12th. TITANIC: THE MUSICAL is produced at The Inn Lake at Serenbe. Watch an exclusive video to see clips from the production!. (more...)

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by TV News Desk - July 24, 2018

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4) Brief 7/25: Inside Opening Night of STRAIGHT WHITE MEN, and More! Photo Coverage: The Cast of STRAIGHT WHITE MEN Takes Their Opening Night Bows
by Walter McBride - July 24, 2018

Straight White Men officially opened on Broadway last night, July 23, 2018. Young Jean Lee's dark comedy, directed by Anna D. Shapiro, stars Kate Bornstein, Josh Charles, Ty Defoe, Armie Hammer, Stephen Payne and Paul Schneider. Check out photos below from last night's opening night curtain call!. (more...)

5) Brief 7/25: Inside Opening Night of STRAIGHT WHITE MEN, and More! Photo Coverage: On The Red Carpet at Opening Night of STRAIGHT WHITE MEN
by Walter McBride - July 24, 2018

Straight White Men officially opened on Broadway last night, July 23, 2018. Check out photos below from last night's opening night arrivals!. (more...)

Brief 7/25: Inside Opening Night of STRAIGHT WHITE MEN, and More!
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Today's Call Sheet:

-PETER, WHO? opens tonight at NYMF!

-Daniel Robert Sullivan's CONVICTION (An Irish Pub Song Musical: 1942) will have an industry reading tonight!

-The Cell premieres Joseph Hendel's KATZELMACHER U.S.A tonight as part of ongoing residency series!

Set Your DVR...

-Alec Baldwin will appear on THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING Jimmy Fallon tonight!

What we're geeking out over: Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams Will Lead FX Miniseries Based on the Lives of Bob Fosse & Gwen Verdon, choreographed by Andy Blankenbuehler and executive produced by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, Steven Levenson, and George Stelzner.

Brief 7/25: Inside Opening Night of STRAIGHT WHITE MEN, and More! Brief 7/25: Inside Opening Night of STRAIGHT WHITE MEN, and More!

What we're watching: Laura Benanti Stops by Jordan Roth's THE BIRDS AND THE BS to Talk #MeToo

Social Butterfly: Alysha Umphress Responds to NY Times Journalist's Alleged Body Shaming

See you bright and early tomorrow, BroadwayWorld!


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