Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 7/19-7/20/2014

Jul. 20, 2014
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Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular articles that you might have missed from this weekend Sunday, July 20, 2014 - Sunday, July 20, 2014. Catch up below!

1) BWW Flashback: THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Ends Broadway Run
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2014

The Michael Grandage Company production of The Cripple of Inishmaan, by Martin McDonagh, starring Daniel Radcliffe and the critically acclaimed West End cast, directed by Tony Award winner Michael Grandage, ends its Broadway run today after 97 performances. The Cripple of Inishmaan originally opened on April 20 at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street). (more...)


2) Neil Patrick Harris Offered Role On AMERICAN HORROR STORY: FREAK SHOW
by Pat Cerasaro - July 20, 2014

Broadway and Hollywood superstar Neil Patrick Harris recently expressed his deep desire to appear on the new season of hit FX horror anthology series AMERICAN HORROR STORY, subtitled FREAK SHOW, and the series's mastermind and co-creator Ryan Murphy has apparently taken him up on the offer. (more...)


3) Behind The Scenes Of FINDING NEVERLAND Sitzprobe
by Pat Cerasaro - July 20, 2014

The cast of the hotly anticipated new stage adaptation of the recent PETER PAN-centric film FINDING NEVERLAND is currently in rehearsals and they joined together for a sitzprobe sing-through of the score attended by songwriter Gary Barlow last week, depicted in a series of photos now available to view. (more...)


4) Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Part 2 - 7/19 - NEWSIES Get Together, HEATHERS Sings, and More
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2014

BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our July 19th SIP round-up! Check out part one HERE. Yesterday's SIPs come from Broadway's NEWSIES, HEATHERS, the National Tour of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, and more! (more...)


5) BWW Flashback: HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Closes on Broadway Today
by BWW Special Coverage - July 20, 2014

Holler If Ya Hear Me, written by Todd Kreidler and directed by Kenny Leon, plays its final Broadway performance today after 30 performances. The Tupac inspired musical originally opened on June 19 at the Palace Theatre. (more...)


6) BWW TV: Ladies of CHICAGO Get Jazzy at BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK!
by BroadwayWorld TV - July 20, 2014

This week's event featured performances from the cast of CHICAGO, including: Bianca Marroquin, Amra-Faye Wright, Carol Woods, David Bushman and Nathan Madden. Click below to watch clips from 'Me and My Baby,' 'When You're Good to Mama,' and 'My Own Best Friend.' (more...)


7) THE ANDREW LIPPA SONGBOOK Now Available
by Pat Cerasaro - July 20, 2014

A new collection of sheet music celebrating composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa is now available to order. (more...)


8) James Garner, Star of MAVERICK, VICTOR VICTORIA Dies at Age 86
by TV News Desk - July 20, 2014

Actor James Garner, best known for his roles'Maverick' and 'The Rockford Files' has passed away at the age of 86. (more...)


9) STAGE TUBE: On This Day 7/20- PASSING STRANGE
by Stage Tube - July 20, 2014

Today in 2008, Passing Strange closed at the Belasco Theatre, where it ran for 165 performances. Passing Strange is a rock musical about a young African American's artistic journey of self-discovery in Europe, drawing on heavy elements of existentialism, metafictional comedy, and the Kunstlerroman. The musical's lyrics and book are by Stew with music and orchestrations by Heidi Rodewald and Stew. It was created in collaboration with director Annie Dorsen. The musical was developed at the Sundance Institute Theatre Lab in 2004 and 2005, one of the only works there ever to be invited back for a second round of development. It had productions in Berkeley, California and Off-Broadway before opening on Broadway in 2008, garnering strong reviews and several awards. Spike Lee filmed the musical on Broadway as a documentary, premiering the film in 2009. (more...)


10) Late Night Broadway - Top 5 Cabaret Picks for July 21-27, 2014
by BWW Special Coverage - July 20, 2014

Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestra's begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven- o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week, including: Under the Covers, The Lady with the Torch, Dare to Dream, A Taylor Swift Love Story, and Freestyle Love Supreme. (more...)


11) Theater People Podcast Welcomes Two-Time Tony Nominee Robin De Jesus
by Matt Tamanini - July 20, 2014

On Monday, July 21st the Theater People Podcast welcomes two-time Tony-nominee Robin de Jesus. De Jesus discusses making his professional acting debut in the cult-hit indie film CAMP, making his Broadway debut as an understudy in RENT, creating the role of Sonny in the groundbreaking IN TH EHEIGHTS, co-starring as Jacob in the 2010 revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES alongside Kelsey Grammer, and receiving Tony nominations for the latter two roles. (more...)


12) BWW's On This Day - July 20, 2014
by - July 20, 2014

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on July 20 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events! (more...)


13) Special Offers, Breaking News & More - Follow BWW on Twitter & Facebook!
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2014

Are you one of the hundreds of thousands already following BroadwayWorld.com on Twitter and Facebook? (more...)




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