Broadway AM Report, 8/16/2016 - GROUNDHOG DAY, THE CHERRY ORCHARD and More!

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TODAY'S BIG NEWS: The new GROUNDHOG DAY musical opens tonight in London, and the company of Broadway's THE CHERRY ORCHARD meets the press, so stay tuned for photos!

NEWS YOU MISSED YESTERDAY:

- Jessica Hecht, John Turturro & Tony Shalhoub will star in THE PRICE on Broadway!
- Wesley Taylor will play the big man upstairs in AN ACT OF GOD in Denver.
- RENT 20th Anniversary Tour has found its full company, while Tatyana Lubov and Hayden Stanes Waltz will fall in love on tour with CINDERELLA...
- We got a peek (right) in rehearsal for the pre-Broadway premiere of THE PROM, plus a look at the new stars of KINKY BOOTS in London, and footage from AN AMERICAN IN PARIS's kids' ballet class!
- Off-Broadway's CAGNEY just headed to the recording studio.
- Alan Cumming is set to host the 2016 International Emmy Awards!
- THE CRUCIBLE's Ben Whishaw is in talks for Disney's MARY POPPINS RETURNS.
- And those with re-sold tickets are being barred from HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD...

Broadway Weather Forecast: Scattered thunderstorms with a high of 88.

What we're geeking out over: Dick Van Dyke and the Vantastix in a surprise a cappella performance at Denny's!

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