Wake Up With BWW 8/9: KIDS' NIGHT ON BROADWAY Tickets, Broadway Grosses, and More!

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Tickets are now on sale for Kids' Night on Broadway taking place in New York City on Tuesday, August 29, 2023.  Kids 18 and under attend a Broadway show for free when accompanied by a full-paying adult. Participating shows include Wicked, Moulin Rouge!, The Lion King, Hadestown, Back to the Future, and more. Learn more about the big night and how to get tickets below!

Nettie, the woman-owned brand creating high-quality pickleball gear with retro-inspired designs, has partnered with Hamilton to release an exclusive, limited edition Hamilton branded pickleball paddle in honor of National Pickleball Day on August 8th. The paddles are available for purchase on the Hamilton merch site as well as Nettie's homepage for $99.00.

Plus, find out all about this week's Broadway Grosses!

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Today's Top Stories

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 8/6/23

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 8/6/2023.. (more...)

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HAMILTON Launches Pickleball Paddles With Nettie in Honor of National Pickleball Day
by Stephi Wild

Nettie, the woman-owned brand creating high-quality pickleball gear with retro-inspired designs, and Hamilton, the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway musical, have released an exclusive, limited edition Hamilton branded pickleball paddle in honor of National Pickleball Day on August 8th.. (more...)

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Hillsborough County Schools Limiting Shakespeare Teachings Due to New Florida Laws
by Stephi Wild

Schools in Hillsborough County, Florida are limiting the amount of Shakespeare being taught, and citing Florida's new laws for the change in curriculum.. (more...)

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Telsey Office Miranda Family Casting Fellowship Now Accepting Applications
by Chloe Rabinowitz

The Telsey Office Miranda Family Casting Fellowship is now accepting applications. Apply today and take the first step towards a successful career in casting.. (more...)

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Video: Claybourne Elder Just Wants to Be Evil... at Joe's Pub
by In Rehearsals

Broadway’s hunky gay ex-Mormon dad Claybourne Elder brings his sold-out touring concert, I Want to Be Evil, to Joe's Pub and he is giving us a sneak peek in this video!. (more...)

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Video: Watch Lindsay Heather Pearce & Anastacia McCleskey Sing 'Take Me or Leave Me' in RENT at The Muny
by Chloe Rabinowitz

Get ready for the unforgettable performance of Rent: Take Me or Leave Me at the Muny Theatre. Check out show dates and venue information, and secure your tickets to this must-see musical event in Forest Park. Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience exceptional musical theatre at the Muny.. (more...)

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Tickets Are Now On Sale For Kids' Night On Broadway
by Stephi Wild

Tickets are now on sale for Kids' Night on Broadway taking place in New York City on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Kids' Night on Broadway returns with a special summer edition welcoming kids 18 and under to attend any of the 17 participating Broadway shows for free when accompanied by a full-paying adult.. (more...)

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Video: Watch Danielle Wade Perform 'Get Happy' in SUMMER STOCK at Goodspeed
by Chloe Rabinowitz

Watch Danielle Wade and the company deliver an electrifying and showstopping performance of 'Get Happy'. Experience their incredible energy and talent at Goodspeed Musicals.. (more...)

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