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Peter Polycarpou, Laura Pitt-Pulford to Lead OLIVER!, Sarah Ingram Set for THE WITCHES at the Curve; Casting Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2015


Curve today announces casting for the theatre's productions of Roald Dahl's THE WITCHES and Lionel Bart's classic musical, OLIVER!

VIDEO: Cast of NBC's THE WIZ LIVE Visits 'Today': 'We're Making History'
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 3, 2015


Shanice Williams, Ne-Yo, David Alan Grier and Elijah Kelley stopped by NBC's TODAY to talk about the upcoming television event 'The Wiz LIVE!' based on the Tony-winning Broadway hit.

VIDEO: Queen Latifah: THE WIZ LIVE! Will Let You 'Escape Reality For a Bit'
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 3, 2015


Below, THE WIZ LIVE!'s Queen Latifah talks about NBC's exciting upcoming live broadcast of the musical classic, which she says will let you 'leave you world behind and escape reality for a bit'

VIDEO: THE WIZ LIVE! Hits the Yellow Brick Road in All-New Promo!
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 2, 2015


Get ready for NBC's THE WIZ LIVE, starring Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, Shanice Williams, David Alan Grier, Ne-Yo, Elijah Kelley, Common and more. The live broadcast airs Thursday, December 3 at 8/7c on NBC. Below, check out an all-new promo!

Lorna Luft, Miss Hope Springs and More Slated for 2015-16 Holiday Lineup at The Crazy Coqs
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2015


There's a sackful of Christmas crackers at Crazy Coqs this December.

Andy Blankenbuehler, Sonya Tayeh and More Choreographers Lead 10th BC BEAT
by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 2, 2015


Choreographers have been announced for the 10th BC BEAT on Monday November 9th and includes a powerful mix of Broadway veterans and emerging creatives.

QUIDAM by Cirque du Soleil arrives in Australia Next Month
by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 2, 2015


Cirque du Soleil is returning to Australia next month with Quidam, one of the company's most loved, classic shows. Playing in arenas, Quidam will commence its Australian tour in Canberra on 10 December 2015 and will then travel on to Wollongong (from 23 December 2015), Hobart (from 6 January 2016) and Newcastle (from 15 January 2016) with limited seasons in each city.

The Drama League Hosts Centennial Gala, Honoring Bernadette Peters, Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2015


The Drama League welcomes Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford, Tony Award nominee Marin Mazzie, and lauded director Diane Paulus to the roster of special guest performers for The Drama League Centennial Gala, celebrating the organization's 100 years of service tonight, November 2, 2015.

Experience Footage & Audio from THE WIZ LIVE 'Meet the Cast' Event at the Apple Store, Soho!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2015


On October 22, executive producer Neil Meron and actors Shanice Williams, Elijah Kelley, David Alan Grier, and NE-YO came together for a discussion and Q&A about THE WIZ LIVE! at the Apple Store, Soho (103 Prince Street). iTunes has just released footage and audio from the event, and you can check it out HERE!

Greg Kennedy's THEOREM Heads to Schimmel Center Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2015


Today, October 30th at 3 PM the Schimmel Center at Pace University presents two-time international juggling champion and noted circus performer, Greg Kennedy in his latest production, THEOREM.

PROJECT RUNWAY's Chris March Creates Costumes for Skylight Music Theatre's MY FAIR LADY
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 29, 2015


Skylight Music Theatre will present a visually stunning new production of the Tony Award-winning musical My Fair Lady November 20 through December 27 in the Cabot Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center (158 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, Wis.)

Cast für EVITA in Wien steht fest: Katharine Mehrling, Drew Sarich und Thomas Borchert in den Hauptrollen
by Iris Moebius - Oct 29, 2015


Andrew Lloyd Webbers und Tim Rices mit 7 Tony Awards, 6 Drama Desk Awards, einem Oscar und einem Grammy ausgezeichneter Welterfolg EVITA wird endlich wieder in Wien zu sehen sein! Am 9. Marz 2016 ist große Gala-Premiere im Wiener Ronacher. In der Titelrolle der Eva Peron wird die mit vielfachen Preisen ausgezeichnete, bekannte deutsche Sangerin, Schauspielerin und Songwriterin Katharine Mehrling zu sehen sein. An ihrer Seite in den weiteren Hauptrollen darf man sich auf die Wiener Publikumslieblinge Drew Sarich als „Che" und Thomas Borchert als „Juan Peron" freuen. 

Breaking News: Y'all Got It! Capathia Jenkins, Marcus Paul James and More Broadway Vets Join THE WIZ LIVE! - Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2015


The journey to Oz can officially begin with THE WIZ LIVE!'s full cast easin' on down the road! NBC has finally revealed the complete company for upcoming holiday production, airing Thursday, December 3.

BWW Interview: Terrence Mann Talks Stepping Into FINDING NEVERLAND; Upcoming TUCK EVERLASTING
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 28, 2015


Today, the Broadway vet chats exclusively with BWW and explains why joining FINDING NEVERLAND was like 'jumping onto a speeding train'. The actor also gives us a preview of his next exciting project, the stage adaptation of TUCK EVERLASTING, heading to Broadway next April.

LA SOIREE Returns to London; Previews Begin Tonight!
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 27, 2015


The wait is finally over and the stage is now set for La Soiree to make its triumphant return to London this evening. Featuring world class performers from across the globe, leave all troubles at the door and get ready to be transported once again to the seductive world of La Soiree…

WAKE UP with BWW 10/26/2015 - BRIDGING THE GAP, Galas All Night and More!
by Jessica Khan - Oct 26, 2015


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: Stars help Wesley Taylor 'BRIDGE THE GAP' for The Actors Fund tonight, DGF and Abingdon host their annual galas, and more!

BWW Reviews: PIPPIN, THE MUSICAL Magic, Razzle Dazzle Under the Big Top!
by Bryan-Keyth Wilson - Oct 24, 2015


The circus is in town and I ain't talking about Barnum & Bailey! The national tour of the 2013 revival of PIPPIN made its way to the Bayou City and I'm hippopotamusly happy to see this tour! When creative geniuses such as Bob Fosse and Stephen Schwartz are at the helm of the original material, there's no denying that a musical theatre maven such as myself would be overzealous.

Annaleigh Ashford & Marin Mazzie Join Drama League's Centennial Gala Lineup
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 23, 2015


BroadwayWorld has learned that The Drama League has just added Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford, Tony Award nominee Marin Mazzie, and lauded director Diane Paulus to the roster of special guest performers for The Drama League Centennial Gala, celebrating the organization's 100 years of service.

CHICAGO Prepares to Welcome a Sharp New Keeper of the Keys; A Look at NeNe Leakes' Top Performances!
by BWW Special Coverage - Oct 23, 2015


As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, 'REAL HOUSWIVES' star NeNe Leakes will soon return to Broadway in the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago. Leakes will take the stage for 4 weeks only in the role of Matron 'Mama' Morton, beginning November 23, 2015. She will perform through December 20, 2015 at the Ambassador Theatre. In honor of her Broadway return, BWW takes a look back at her time in CINDERELLA, the moves she displayed while on ABC's DANCING WITH THE STARS, and a quick glimpse at her notorious comedic charm she'll undoubtedly bring to CHICAGO!

BWW Contest: Show Off Your Dance Skills to Win a Prize Pack from NBC's THE WIZ LIVE!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 26, 2015


Enter your video to win a prize pack from NBC's The Wiz Live! in honor of The Wiz's 40th Anniversary!

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