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Utah Symphony Announces 2019-20 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2019


Music Director Thierry Fischer and President & CEO Paul Meecham today announced the Utah Symphony's 2019-20 season, with highlights including multimedia concert experiences featuring the twelve movements of Messiaen's Des canyons aux toiles (From the canyons to the stars), the release of Berlioz and Prokofiev recordings on the Hyperion Records and Reference Recordings respectively, and a celebration of Beethoven's 250th birthday in 2020. Additional highlights include the return of American composer Andrew Norman to present three of his orchestral works and work with young Utah musicians in his second year as Composer-in-Association; a gala concert with violinist Joshua Bell celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Utah Symphony's first-ever performance, which took place on May 8, 1940; and a tribute to Hispanic Heritage that includes music by Latin-American composers conducted by guest artist Carlos Miguel Prieto. For a complete schedule of performances, click here.

Jeremy Jordan Joins Seth Rudetsky At The Town Hall, 3/11
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2019


The Town Hall Presents the internationally acclaimed Broadway @ concert series, hosted and music directed by SiriusXM Radio star Seth Rudetsky and produced by Mark Cortale, at The Town Hall (123 W. 43rd Street) on Monday, March 11 at 8pm with Tony Award-nominee Jeremy Jordan.  

Wake Up With BWW 2/5: THE BAND'S VISIT Closing, NBC Pulls HAIR LIVE!, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2019


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Catch up on the latest Broadway news below!

HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, LION KING and More are Coming to a Screen Near You in BWW's February Stage-to-Screen Report
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 4, 2019


Many stage to screen announcements were made in January, and we're here to catch you up on all the news. It was announced that 'Be Prepared' will be included in the live action version of THE LION KING, Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz are working on a live-action HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, and Corey Hawkins has been cast as Benny in the upcoming IN THE HEIGHTS film.

Photo Flash: Paper Mill Hops the Pond with MY VERY OWN BRITISH INVASION
by Julie Musbach - Feb 4, 2019


BroadwayWorld has a first look at Paper Mill Playhouse's world premiere of My Very Own British Invasion with book by Tony award-winner Rick Elice. My Very Own British Invasion will continue through Sunday, March 3, 2019, at Paper Mill Playhouse.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At MY VERY OWN BRITISH INVASION at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Alan Henry - Feb 4, 2019


BroadwayWorld has a first look at Paper Mill Playhouse's world premiere of My Very Own British Invasion with book by Tony award-winner Rick Elice (Peter and the Starcatcher). My Very Own British Invasion is produced in association with Hal Luftig, Craig Haffner and Rodney Rigby. My Very Own British Invasion will continue through Sunday, March 3, 2019, at Paper Mill Playhouse (22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ). Get a first look at the cast in action below!

Kayla Rivera, Nick Varricchio to Star in BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL
by Oliver Oliveros - Feb 1, 2019


Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group is thrilled to announce that Kayla Rivera will play the role of music icon Carole King in "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical."

Josh Prince's Broadway Dance Lab Becomes Dance Lab New York
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2019


Broadway Dance Lab Founding Artistic Director Josh Prince (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) announced today that the non-profit organization will officially become Dance Lab New York (DLNY) today, Friday, February 1, 2019. While the mission will remain the same, the new name and branding is emblematic of the organization's service to the greater dance and theater community while also allowing for partnership opportunities with major arts organizations in New York City and around the world.

BWW Review: NEIL BERG'S 110 YEARS OF BROADWAY at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
by Carolan Trbovich - Feb 1, 2019


Neil Berg's 110 Years of Broadway is Magical

Nicholas Lyndhurst and Cassidy Janson Join Kelsey Grammer and Danielle de Niese in MAN OF LA MANCHA
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2019


It was announced today that the BAFTA award-winning actor Nicholas Lyndhurst and West End star Cassidy Janson have joined Kelsey Grammer and Danielle de Niese in the acclaimed musical Man of La Mancha which opens at the London Coliseum on 26 April 2019.

MY VERY OWN BRITISH INVASION Begins Performances At Paper Mill Playhouse Tomorrow
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2019


Paper Mill Playhouse, recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, presents the world premiere of My Very Own British Invasion with book by Tony award winner Rick Elice (Peter and the Starcatcher). My Very Own British Invasion is produced in association with Hal Luftig, Craig Haffner and Rodney Rigby. My Very Own British Invasion begins performances TOMORROW, Thursday, January 31, 2019, and will continue through Sunday, March 3, 2019, at Paper Mill Playhouse (22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ). My Very Own British Invasion is generously supported by The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation and sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co. Paper Mill Playhouse's 2018-2019 season is proudly sponsored by Investors Bank.

Wake Up With BWW 1/31: Tony Yazbeck in THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2019


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! It's almost Friday! Power through the end of your week by checking in with the latest Broadway news!

Maltz Jupiter Theatre Announces 2019/20 Season Of Shows
by Julie Musbach - Jan 30, 2019


Follow your passion to the Maltz Jupiter Theatre for the award-winning regional theatre's 2019/20 season!

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Coming to Century II Concert Hall 5/15 - 5/19
by Alan Henry - Jan 30, 2019


BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL is playing at Century II Concert Hall in Wichita, Kansas from May 15th to 19th, 2019.

Legendary Soul Man Sam Moore Featured On New 'Crossfire' Single From Fellow Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Reese Wynans feat. Joe Bonamassa
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 29, 2019


The Legendary Soul Man Sam Moore was announced as a guest collaborator on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member, and world-renowned Nashville-based keyboardist, Reese Wynans first-ever solo album, Sweet Release. Moore makes his guest appearance on the album's first single, 'Crossfire,' providing his signature vocals on the classic song, once sung by Stevie Ray Vaughan.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At Paper Mill's MY VERY OWN BRITISH INVASION
by Alan Henry - Jan 29, 2019


BroadwayWorld has a first look at Paper Mill Playhouse's world premiere of My Very Own British Invasion with book by Tony award-winner Rick Elice (Peter and the Starcatcher). My Very Own British Invasion is produced in association with Hal Luftig, Craig Haffner and Rodney Rigby. My Very Own British Invasion will begin performances Thursday, January 31, 2019, and will continue through Sunday, March 3, 2019, at Paper Mill Playhouse (22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ).

The Fabulous Fox Theatre Welcomes BEAUTIFUL Back to the Stage
by Julie Musbach - Jan 28, 2019


The North American tour of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning hit musical Beautiful- The Carole King Musical welcomes Dylan S. Wallach (Gerry Goffin) and Alison Whitehurst (Cynthia Weil). The two artists join Sarah Bockel (Carole King), Jacob Heimer (Barry Mann), James Clow (Don Kirshner) and Suzanne Grodner (Genie Klein). Beautiful - The Carole King Musical will return to St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on March 12, 2019 for a limited engagement through March 17, 2019.

Abby Mueller and Ben Jacoby Will Lead THE LAST FIVE YEARS in Montana
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2019


The Warren Miller Performing Arts Center (Executive Director John Zirkle) in Big Sky Montana announced today it will present a limited engagement of Jason Robert Brown's award-winning musical THE LAST FIVE YEARS, directed by Jason McDowell-Green and starring Abby Mueller as Cathy and Ben Jacoby as Jamie. Mueller and Jacoby were recently seen together on Broadway in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, where the pair starred as Carole and Gerry Goffin, King's first husband.

What's Playing on Broadway: January 28- February 3, 2019
by BWW Special - Jan 28, 2019


Below, BroadwayWorld brings you this weekly listing of Broadway shows and their show times for January 28-February 3, 2019.

BWW Interview: Brianna-Marie Bell of A BRONX TALE at Peace Center
by Neil Shurley - Jan 27, 2019


'I get to teach people about love and about fear and about honesty and about your purpose in life.'

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