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VIDEO: Christy Altomare Shines in New Music Video for 'In My Dreams' from ANASTASIA
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2018


The team over at Anastasia have dropped a brand-new music video featuring their star, Christy Altomare performing a new number from the musical, titled 'In My Dreams.' Check out the video below!

Broadway's ANASTASIA To Journey Through North America On Tour This Fall!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2018


Celebrating ANASTASIA's first anniversary on Broadway, producers today announce the official North American tour will begin performances in Schenectady (Proctors Theatre) this October before visiting over 30 cities in its first year including Dallas, Denver, Philadelphia, San Francisco, with additional cities to be announced this spring. For more information, please visit www.anastasiabroadway.com.

HAMILTON's Education Program Begins in Denver Today
by Julie Musbach - Mar 21, 2018


The innovative educational program that debuted at HAMILTON on Broadway will continue in Denver (Denver Center for the Performing Arts) on Wednesday, March 21 when 2,700 students and teachers from 38  Denver area high schools attend the matinee performance of the musical at The Buell Theatre. 

HAMILTON Announces Lottery At The Fabulous Fox
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2018


Producer Jeffrey Seller is pleased to announce a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show's first performance (April 3) in St Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre.  Forty (40) orchestra tickets will be sold for every performance for $10 each.  The digital lottery will open at 11:00 AM CT on Sunday, April 1 for tickets to the Tuesday, April 3 performance.  Subsequent digital lotteries will begin two days prior to each performance.  

HAMILTON on Sale Monday March 26 at the Kennedy Center
by Julie Musbach - Mar 19, 2018


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announces today that single tickets for Hamilton will go on sale to the public on Monday, March 26 at 8 a.m. online at www.kennedycenter.org, in person at the Kennedy Center box office, or by calling (202) 467-4600 or (800) 444-1324. Tickets will be available for performances June 12- September 16, 2018.

BWW Interview: Juliane Godfrey Is a SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Triple Threat
by Naomi Serviss - Mar 19, 2018


The dance captain of the Technicolor-blasted, live production of the whimsical television cartoon also juggles acting and singing duties.

THE BAND'S VISIT Launches Digital Lottery Today
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2018


The hit new Broadway musical THE BAND'S VISIT will launch a digital lottery on Friday, March 16, 2018, making a limited number of $40 tickets available for all performances at www.thebandsvisitlottery.com.

BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical Will Return To L.A. This September at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2018


Producers Paul Blake and Sony/ATV Music Publishing announce that the Tony & Grammy Award-winning Broadway hit BEAUTIFUL-The Carole King Musical, about the early life and career of the legendary and groundbreaking singer/songwriter will return to Los Angeles for three weeks at Hollywood Pantages Theatre.

Breaking: Have You Heard? Zach Adkins and Vicki Lewis Will Take Over as Dmitry and Countess Lily in ANASTASIA
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 6, 2018


Have you heard? Anastasia has found it's two newest stars! Beginning Tuesday, March 27th, Zach Adkins will assume the role of "Dmitry" and Vicki Lewis will join the company as "Countess Lily" in the hit Broadway musical ANASTASIA. Adkins is an original member of the Broadway company, currently appearing on stage at the Broadhurst Theatre in the ensemble. A perennial favorite, Lewis returns to the Broadway stage after starring in Chicago, Damn Yankees, and many more.

Photo Flash: It's a Beautiful Bikini Bottom Day! SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2018


It's a beautiful Bikini Bottom day! Spongebob Squarepants the Musical celebrated 100 performances on Broadway on March 2. Check out photos from the celebrations below!

VIDEO: 'Weird Al' Yankovic Sings a Remixed Medley of HAMILTON Songs
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2018


Lin-Manuel Miranda has teamed up with 'Weird Al' Yankovic to release a new track, 'The Hamilton Polka.' Weird Al mashes up some of our favorite songs from Hamilton and sets them to polka music, creating an epic and catchy result. Listen to the track below!

Dariush Kashani to Take Over the Role of Tewfiq in THE BAND'S VISIT, Tony Shalhoub to Return for Select Performances in May
by Julie Musbach - Feb 28, 2018


Producers announced today Obie Award Winner Dariush Kashani (Oslo) will join the best reviewed Broadway show of the season, THE BAND'S VISIT, as 'Tewfiq' on Thursday, March 1, 2018.

VIDEO: David Yazbek Performs A Song From THE BAND'S VISIT at TEDxBroadway
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2018


This afternoon at TEDxBroadway, composer David Yazbek took to the stage to perform a number from his current hit Broadway musical, The Band's Visit. Check out the video below to see David put his own spin on 'Haled's Song About Love' for an excited crowd.

Derek Klena and Caroline O'Connor Will Play Final Performance in ANASTASIA March 25
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2018


Derek Klena and Caroline O'Connor will play their final performance as "Dmitry" and "Lily," respectively, in the hit Broadway musical ANASTASIA on March 25, 2018. Klena and O'Connor are original members of the Broadway company.

Kate Shindle, Janet Dacal, and More Will Join Harry Connick, Jr in Paper Mill's THE STING
by Julie Musbach - Feb 21, 2018


Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Producing Artistic Director, Todd Schmidt-Managing Director), recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award, has announced today the cast and creative team of the world premiere production of the new musical The Sting, based on the 1973 film, and with book by Bob Martin, music and lyrics by Mark Hollmann & Greg Kotis with Harry Connick, Jr.

THE BAND'S VISIT Will Offer Special Performance to Benefit The Actors Fund
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 20, 2018


The Actors Fund announced today that The Band's Visit has added a Special Benefit Performance for The Actors Fund. This benefit performance will be held on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at 7:30 pm at the Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street).

Segerstrom Center for the Arts Announces Public On Sale for HAMILTON Feb 26
by Julie Musbach - Feb 19, 2018


Producer Jeffrey Seller and Segerstrom Center for the Arts are pleased to bring HAMILTON to Orange County audiences for the first time May 8 - 27, 2018 in Segerstrom Hall. Single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on Monday, February 26 at 9:00 AM at SCFTA.org and at the Box Office.

HAMILTON Becomes Fifth Best Selling Cast Album Since 1991
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2018


According to Billboard, Hamilton has surpassed Jersey Boys to become the fifth biggest selling cast album since the tracking of sales began in 1991. Hamilton has sold 1.46 million, versus Jersey Boys' 1.445 million.

BWW Review: HAMILTON at the Paramount Does Not Throw Away Its Shot
by Jay Irwin - Feb 15, 2018


Yes, it's true. The undeniable juggernaut that is the multiple Tony Award winner, including for Best Musical, 'Hamilton' has descended upon Seattle. Just like in New York for so long, theatergoers here will now be uttering the same query to each other, 'Have you seen 'Hamilton' yet?' And if you were lucky enough to snag some tickets through a Season subscription, the general sale or maybe the daily 'Hamilton' lottery you'll be able to answer with a resounding 'YES, and it was AMAZING!' But why is it amazing and how does this one stack up to the original cast with which most are so familiar? Well, Dear Readers, let's talk.

Verified Fan registration for HAMILTON Feb 14 through Feb 19; Tickets on sale Feb 23
by Julie Musbach - Feb 14, 2018


Producer Jeffrey Seller and Broadway at the Hobby Center announce today that tickets for HAMILTON will be available online through Ticketmaster Verified Fan®, on Friday, February 23 at 10:00 AM CT. Verified Fan is a new fan-facing technology from Ticketmaster that allows pre-registered fans to unlock access to tickets without competing against scalpers and bots.

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