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Something For Everyone in Brelby's DOGFIGHT, Opening Friday
by BWW News Desk - Aug 5, 2017

Kinsey Peotter plays the leading role, Rose, in Brelby's Dogfight, opening this Friday.

Designers Declare DOGFIGHT Full of Heart and Fun
by BWW News Desk - Aug 5, 2017

Jessie Tully is designing hair, makeup and costumes for the Arizona premiere of Dogfight, opening Friday at Brelby Theatre in historic downtown Glendale.

Disney's Live-Action ALADDIN Casts Its 'Jafar'! SNL Alum Also Joins Cast
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 4, 2017

Marwan Kenzari, star of the upcoming MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, will take on the role voiced by Jonathan Freeman in the animated movie.

The CW Announces SUPERGIRL/ARROW Crossover Dates & More
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 2, 2017

At today's TCA, The CW announced a SUPERGIRL/ARROW crossover which will air on Monday, November 27th.

BWW Review: THE NEW CABARET Is a Splendid Addition to 'Night Music' Series at Stratford Festival's Forum
by Lauren Gienow - Aug 2, 2017

With the 2017 season of the Stratford Festival in full swing, and locals and visitors alike enjoying the glorious theatrical productions on stage at the Festival, Avon, Tom Patterson and Studio Theatres. It is important to note that there is far more than just theatre for audiences to enjoy at the Festival. 'The Forum', now in its 5th year, provides additional interactive programming of talks, panels, lunches, musical performances, and behind the scenes glimpses into the Festival's 65th season.

MCCC's Kelsey Theatre Announces New Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2017

Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre invites theater goers of all ages to escape to the theater for this year's line-up of hilarious comedies, serious dramas, family and adult musicals, and shows for the younger set. Artistic Director M. Kitty Getlik and all the staff at Kelsey Theatre are preparing to bring up the curtain on a blockbuster 44th season.

Alex Lacamoire Signs On as Executive Music Producer for THE GREATEST SHOWMAN
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2017

Variety is reporting that three-time Tony Award winner, Alex Lacamoire, the genius behind the sounds of 'Hamilton' and 'Dear Evan Hansen', has signed onto the upcoming major motion picture, The Greatest Showman. 

Brooke Shields Among Second Stage Theater's New Trustees
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2017

Second Stage Theater, the preeminent home for American plays and living American playwrights, has announced new Board of Trustees members Elin Nierenberg, Tamara Harris Robinson, Ira Schreck, Brooke Shields, Susan Wasserstein and Kara Young.

How Evan Was Found: A Detailed History of DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 25, 2017

Its road to Broadway glory was a long one, especially for its creators (composers Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, book writer Steven Levenson, and director Michael Greif) and most of the cast, which has been involved with the project since its very first reading. Below, we're taking a closer look back at Evan's past for a full history of Hansen.

Single Tickets On Sale Today for Harvey Fierstein's TORCH SONG at Second Stage Theater
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2017

Single tickets for Second Stage Theater's production of Harvey Fierstein's TORCH SONG, directed by Moises Kaufman, will go on sale to the general public today, Tuesday, July 25 at 1:00pm at 2ST.com or by calling the Second Stage Box Office at (212) 246-4422.

Former VP Joe Biden, Amy Schumer Visit DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 25, 2017

It was an all-star audience in attendance at last weekend's performances of the Tony winning musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN. Ben Platt, a Tony winner himself for Best Lead Actor, turned to Twitter to share backstage photos of himself and former Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill, as well as a pic with A-lister Amy Schumer.

BWW Review: Brelby Theatre Company Presents DOGFIGHT
by Herbert Paine - Jul 23, 2017

Brelby Theatre Company Presents DOGFIGHT, a sophomoric and muddled effort at a musical with a conscience.

VIDEO: 'Waving Through a Window' Like You've Never Heard it Before
by Julie Musbach - Jul 22, 2017

YouTube, the source of all things fascinating and terrifying, has gifted DEAR EVAN HANSEN with a cover of 'Waving Through A Window' that is not to be missed. Watch the video below.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN Cast Recording Out on Vinyl Today
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2017

Atlantic Records has announced the release of 'DEAR EVAN HANSEN (ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST RECORDING)' on vinyl on July 21.

VIDEO: Students Draw DEAR EVAN HANSEN for Art2Art!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 19, 2017

What does Dear Evan Hansen look like through the eyes of an art student? Meet a group of talented young students from ArtsConnection who channeled their introduction to Broadway into inspiring works of art. Visit art2art.dearevanhansen.com to check out their creations and watch how they came to be below!

VIDEO: Pasek & Paul to Team with Menken on Live-Action ALADDIN; Miranda Confirmed for LITTLE MERMAID
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 17, 2017

At the D23 Expo held over the weekend in Anaheim, CA, famed composer Alan Menken confirmed reports that Tony winner Lin Manuel Miranda will be joining him on Disney's highly anticipated live-action THE LITTLE MERMAID remake.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN Recoups on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2017

Producer Stacey Mindich has just announced that Dear Evan Hansen, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, has recouped its production costs in just 8.5 months on Broadway. Capitalized at $9.5 million, Dear Evan Hansen opened at the Music Box Theatre to rave reviews on December 4, 2016, where it's broken all box office records and been playing to standing-room-only crowds since.

Designers Declare DOGFIGHT Full of Heart and Fun
by BWW News Desk - Jul 13, 2017

Jessie Tully is designing hair, makeup and costumes for the Arizona premiere of Dogfight, opening Friday at Brelby Theatre in historic downtown Glendale.

Something For Everyone in Brelby's DOGFIGHT, Opening Friday
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2017

Kinsey Peotter plays the leading role, Rose, in Brelby's Dogfight, opening this Friday.

Greg Pierce's CARDINAL to Open Winter 2018 at Second Stage
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2017

Second Stage Theater has announced that the world premiere of GREG PIERCE's play, CARDINAL, directed by KATE WHORISKEY, has been added to the 2017-18 season. The production will open in Winter 2018 at the Tony Kiser Theater (305 West 43rd Street).

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