Wake Up With BWW 12/6: Read Reviews For JAGGED LITTLE PILL, and More!

By: Dec. 06, 2019
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Jagged Little Pill officially opened last night on Broadway! Read all of the reviews below!

It was announced last night that Samantha Barks will lead Frozen in the West End as Elsa! Casting for the role of Anna has yet to be announced. The production opens in Fall 2020.

Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical is hitting the road in the UK! Performances begin at Manchester Opera House from 10 - 26 September 2020.

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Wake Up With BWW 12/6: Read Reviews For JAGGED LITTLE PILL, and More!
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Today's Call Sheet:

BABY, starring Alice Ripley, begins performances today!

Tony Award-winner Alice Ripley will lead the cast of a limited NYC engagement of Sybillie Pearson (book), Richard Maltby, Jr. (lyrics) and David Shire's(music) heart-warming musical, BABY. Directed and choreographed by Ethan Paulini, the production will play a site-specific loft in midtown Manhattan (14 W 45th Street) Friday, December 6 through Saturday, December 14, 2019. Tickets are now on sale.

In addition to Ripley, the cast will also star Liz Flemming (The Evolution of Mann), Broadway veteran Robert Fowler (The Producers), Gabrielle McClinton (Pippin), Evan Ruggiero (Bastard Jones), and Christina Sajous (SpongeBob SquarePants), along with Marisa Kirby, Sy Chounchaisit, Jorge Donoso, Cara Feuer, and Matthew Baulista.

Reviews: Jagged Little Pill officially opened last night! Read all of the reviews here!

BWW Exclusive: SPONGEBOB'S Ethan Slater and Tina Landau Tease Why Saturday Will Be Nickelodeon's Best Day Ever!

"I got the call out of the blue that Nickelodeon wanted to do it. They were sad that they hadn't gotten to do it at the Palace Theatre," Tina told BroadwayWorld. "We all feel so strongly about the message of joy, optimism, and community that this show carries within it. The chance to share it with more people who have not been exposed to it was a real gift."

What we're geeking out over: Samantha Barks To Play Elsa In FROZEN West End

It has just been reported that Pretty Woman and Les Miserables star, Samantha Barks, is set to lead the West End transfer of Disney's Frozen.

Barks joins a line of notable ladies the iconic role of Elsa, the snow queen of Arendelle, originated by Idina Menzel in the film and later reimagined by Caissie Levy in the Broadway production.

The UK production team will meet again in late January to hold final auditions for the co-starring role of Elsa's sister, Anna.

What we're watching: Watch The Cast of LES MISERABLES Live in Concert Sing 'One Day More'

Coming to US cinemas nationwide on December 8 & 11 only, Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular sold-out staged concert version of the musical phenomenon LES MISÉRABLES is an absolute must-see! Don't miss your exclusive opportunity to experience this performance from the comfort of your local movie theater.

See you bright and early Monday, BroadwayWorld!



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