Wake Up With BWW 10/7: Patti LuPone Responds to Trump on the Balcony, Alex Brightman Plays Animated BEETELJUICE, and More!

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Patti LuPone is at it again on Twitter, this time with a hilarious comment on a recent photo of Donald Trump on the balcony of the White House. "I Still Have the Lung Power and I Wore Less Makeup," LuPone said, referencing her performance in Evita.

Last night on Cartoon's Network's Teen Titans Go!, Alex Brightman returned as Beetlejuice - this time in cartoon form. The two-time Tony nominee lent his voice to "Ghost With the Most" as a part of the network's Treat-A-Thon.

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1) Patti LuPone Responds to Trump's White House Balcony Moment: 'I Still Have the Lung Power and I Wore Less Makeup'

Patti LuPone is at it again on Twitter, this time with a hilarious comment on a recent photo of Donald Trump. The photo shows Trump on the balcony of the White House, after returned from the hospital following his COVID-19 diagnosis.. (more...)

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2) Amanda Kloots Calls Out Trump for 'Disgraceful' Comments- 'It IS Something to Be Afraid Of'

Broadway veteran Amanda Kloots, who lost her husband Nick Cordero earlier this year to extensive complications from COVID-19 is taking issue with some of the President's latest comments to the American public. . (more...)

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3) Stage and Screen Actor Clark Middleton Dies at 63

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actor Clark Middleton has died at age 63.. (more...)

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4) VIDEO: Matt Bomer Talks About Covering Kelly's Song on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
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Kelly Clarkson admits to Matt Bomer the she saw his cover of her song, 'People Like Us,' on 'Doom Patrol' and loves that the lyrics really connected to the LGBTQ+ community. Tune in to the show for more with Matt and Kelly!. (more...)

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Today's Call Sheet - Upcoming Online Events:

- Today at 2pm and 8pm, Seth Rudetsky will continue his Stars in the House series, featuring new Broadway stars performing and answering questions! Watch live on YouTube here!

- Nothing can stop BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge from bringing you interviews with your favorite Broadway stars! Today at 12pm, Richie's special guests are Mike Heslin, Noam Ash and Jay Armstrong-Johnson from Boy•Friends. Tune in here!

- The Met continues its Live in HD broadcast series with Wagner's Das Rheingold, tonight at 7:30pm. Watch here!

Learn about more online streaming events happening today, and in the future, on our streaming calendar at /streaming-schedule/.

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BWW Exclusive: Luis Miranda Is Telling His Own American Tale in SIEMPRE LUIS

A story that embodies the tenacity and passion of the American Dream, SIEMPRE, LUIS is a portrait of the pioneering activist Luis A. Miranda Jr. Luis is a decades-long fighter for Latino communities, a key player in the New York and national political arena, and a loving father of three - including the award-winning composer, lyricist and actor, Lin-Manuel Miranda.

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What we're geeking out over: Alex Brightman Plays an Animated BEETLEJUICE On Last Night's TEEN TITANS GO!

He's back! Last night on Cartoon's Network's Teen Titans Go!, Alex Brightman returned as Beetlejuice - this time in cartoon form. The two-time Tony nominee lent his voice to "Ghost With the Most" as a part of the network's Treat-A-Thon.

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What we're watching: WICKED Casts Reunite For a Musical Dispatch from Oz on Voting!

Are you showing up to vote on November 3? The cast of Wicked thinks you should! The company just released a music video about voting featuring special lyrics by award-winning Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman. The music video features original company members Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel, alongside current Broadway and touring company members.

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See you bright and early tomorrow, BroadwayWorld!

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