Wake Up With BWW 12/17: New MOULIN ROUGE! Tour Dates, and More

Good morning, BroadwayWorld!

Moulin Rouge! The Musical announced today that the North American tour, previously scheduled to begin Nov 21, 2020 in New Orleans, will run technical rehearsals and premiere at Broadway In Chicago's James M. Nederlander Theatre with performances beginning February 26, 2022 through April 24, 2022 and an official opening night on March 11, 2022.

In a conversation with Variety, 'Hamilton' creator Lin-Manuel Miranda spoke about the pandemic, the return of theatre, and the ways art has been revolutionized by multimedia presentation.

Laura Osnes performed "What's The Use of Wond'rin'?" from Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel for yesterday's R&H Goes Pop! video.

Read more about these and other top stories below!

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1) VIDEO: Norm Lewis Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge

Watch as Richard chats with Broadway favorite Norm Lewis, who streams his new concert, Christmastime Is Here, from 54 Below Premieres starting December 17 (8pm ET).. (more...)

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2) MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL North American Tour Announces New Launch Dates - Premiering in Chicago in 2022

Moulin Rouge! The Musical announced today that the North American tour, previously scheduled to begin Nov 21, 2020 in New Orleans, will run technical rehearsals and premiere at Broadway In Chicago's James M. Nederlander Theatre with performances beginning February 26, 2022 through April 24, 2022 and an official opening night on March 11, 2022.. (more...)

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3) New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of December 14 - THE PROM Soundtrack, Jason Robert Brown Album, CINDERELLA Track, and More!
by Stephi Wild

Need something new to read, watch, or listen to? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases! This week's list includes the CD edition of soundtrack to the Netflix film adaptation of The Prom, new album from Jason Robert Brown, a song from Andrew Lloyd Webber's production of Cinderella, and more!. (more...)

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4) Lin-Manuel Miranda Says He is Hopeful About Theatre's Return
by TV News Desk

In a conversation with Variety, 'Hamilton' creator Lin-Manuel Miranda spoke about the pandemic, the return of theatre, and the ways art has been revolutionized by multimedia presentation. . (more...)

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5) VIDEO: Watch Laura Osnes Sing 'What's The Use of Wond'rin'?' From CAROUSEL For R&H Goes Pop!

The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization announced the final episode of the year for their YouTube series R&H Goes Pop! - At Home. Today's video will feature Broadway performer and series host Laura Osnes performing "What's The Use of Wond'rin'?" from Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel.. (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!

- BroadwayWorld's own Richard Ridge will chat with Klea Blackhurst, Jim Caruso and Billy Stritch today at 12pm on Backstage LIVE! Tune in here.

- The Met continues its Live in HD broadcast series with Zandonai's Francesca da Rimini, tonight at 7:30pm. Watch here!

- 54 Below Premieres: Norm Lewis: Christmastime is Here tonight at 8pm! Get tickets 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: Check Out a Sneak Peek from A SWINGING BIRDLAND CHRISTMAS!

On Friday, December 18 at 7pm, and for the ELEVENTH year, Klea Blackhurst, Jim Caruso and Billy Stritch will perform "A Swinging Birdland Christmas."

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What we're watching: Audra McDonald & Brian Stokes Mitchell Perform 'Wheels of a Dream' from 'Ragtime' for UNITED IN SONG: CELEBRATING THE RESILIENCE OF AMERICA

In this exclusive clip from the upcoming PBS special "United in Song: Celebrating the Resilience of America," Tony winners Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell perform "Wheels of a Dream" from "Ragtime."

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See you bright and early tomorrow, BroadwayWorld!