Broadway AM Report, 4/28/2016 - Drama Desk Nominees, SHUFFLE ALONG and More!

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TODAY'S BIG NEWS: The 2016 Drama Desk nominees will be announced this morning, 'SHUFFLE ALONG' opens on Broadway, and Kelli O'Hara and Victoria Clark star in MasterVoices' DIDO AND AENEAS, starting tonight!

NEWS YOU MISSED YESTERDAY:

- Martin Short and Derek Hough have signed on for NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE!
- MAD MEN's Christina Hendricks is leading an industry reading of WHORL INSIDE A LOOP, which could be eyeing the Great White Way...
- We got a first look (right) at Cirque du Soleil's PARAMOUR, Broadway's 'SHUFFLE ALONG', highlights from 'LONG DAY'S JOURNEY' starring Jessica Lange, shots of TUCK EVERLASTING's opening bows, and a peek in rehearsal for The Public's all-female 'SHREW'!
- Des McAnuff will direct the workshop of a new musical based on the life of Donna Summer.
- HBO's ALL THE WAY has set its air date for May...
- And CTC's Minneapolis production of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID could be headed to New York City!

Broadway Weather Forecast: Showers this afternoon with a high of 61 degrees. Don't forget your raincoat!

Quote of the Day: A word from SHUFFLE ALONG star Audra McDonald...

"I used to practice Tony speeches in my bathroom with my hairbrush."
-- Audra McDonald (via BrainyQuote)

What we're watching: The cast of HAMILTON's amazing SWEENEY TODD remix at this year's Easter Bonnet Competition!

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Video of the Day: Get ready for tonight's big opening with a segment featuring Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell in rehearsal for SHUFFLE ALONG on CBS's SUNDAY MORNING!

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