WAKE UP with BWW 2/29/2016 - STRAIGHT, THE WILDNESS, Roundabout and More!

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: Two shows open off-Broadway, Roundabout marks its 50th anniversary, and a Happy Leap Year to all!

TODAY'S TOP ITEMS:

- Jason Danieley returns to Broadway's CHICAGO.
- STRAIGHT, starring Jake Epstein, opens off-Broadway tonight!
- Sky-Pony's rock fairy tale 'THE WILDNESS' officially bows at Ars Nova.
- Roundabout honors Audra McDonald and more at this evening's 50th Anniversary Gala...
- And the company of TUCK EVERLASTING meets the press, so stay tuned for coverage!

NEWS YOU MISSED THIS WEEKEND:

- DANCING WITH THE STARS' Derek Hough will lead SINGIN' IN THE RAIN on Broadway!
- Tony nominee Rebecca Luker is joining FUN HOME this spring.
- HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD has found its full company!
- We got a peek (right) at hopeful pint-sized rockers trying out for Broadway's SCHOOL OF ROCK, plus footage of Ethan Slater & Tom Higgenson singing 'BFF' from THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL!
- The FIDDLER ON THE ROOF cast album will feature another bonus track...
- Baz Luhrmann's STAR CROSSED LOVE is slated to open in Vegas this June.
- And last night was a great night for stage and screen stars, including BRIDGE OF SPIES' Mark Rylance, SPOTLIGHT's Brian d'Arcy James and more. Check out the full list of 2016 OSCAR winners!

Broadway Weather Forecast: High of 58 degrees with some rain this morning. Clear tonight!

Quote of the Day: A word from Oscar winner and NICE FISH star Mark Rylance...

"Great actors try to dismiss all ideas from their conscious mind in order to provide an experience that is real."
-- Mark Rylance (via BrainyQuote)

What we're watching: Lady Gaga's impactful performance at last night's OSCARS ceremony!