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Paper Mill Playhouse presents the world premiere of My Very Own British Invasion with book by Tony award-winner Rick Elice (Peter and the Starcatcher).

BroadwayWorld has learned that Michelle Williams has been advised by her doctors to take a leave of absence from performing. Lea Salonga, who originated the role in this production will play Erzulie from December 27 through its final performance on January 6.

Paper Mill Playhouse has announced casting and the creative team for 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.  

It was announced today that the Tony Award winning Best Revival will close on Sunday, January 6, 2019. When it closes this production will have played 29 previews and 458 performances.

Go behind the scenes of Broadway's Once On This Island with Tony nominee Hailey Kilgore, as she takes over the BroadwayWorld Instagram tomorrow, November 24th! Follow along as Kilgore shows you her two-show day as Ti Moune! Be sure to tune in!

The producers of Once On This Island announced today that in honor of one year on Broadway they will celebrate their fans during the week of October 29. From October 29- November 4, the production will be hosting special events, giving away exclusive prizes, and offering a 2-for-1 deal on tickets. Fans can redeem code: OOTIFB1 on TelechargeOffers.com or at the box office.

Once On This Island announced today that the Grammy Award-winning artist and Destiny's Child singer Michelle T. Williams will return to Broadway as Erzulie in the Tony Award winning Best Revival starting Friday, November 30. Michelle T. Williams will play the role through Sunday, June 2, 2019.

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presented a first-time ever NYC concert event featuring the songs of The Me Nobody Knows!

Below, check out exclusive photos of the cast of Once on This Island as they record their track, 'Deck the Halls/Carol of the Bells.'

Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

Once On This Island not only was a surprise winner at this year's Tony Awards when it took the Best Musical Revival Award, but its mascot goat, Sparky, became the darling of the night when it walked the red carpet. Now, you can have a piece of the show's caprine magic this Sunday, September 30 when the first 50 ticket buyers at the Circle in the Square Theatre box office take home a free plush toy goat. This offer is good for any performance and for all tickets $59.50 or more. One per purchase; not valid for lottery ticket buyers.

Cast and creative team members from the Tony Award-winning musical Once On This Island will make their Broadway at W New York debut on Sunday, September 16th at 10:00 pm. Matt Rodin will host the evening.

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents a first-time ever NYC concert event featuring the songs of The Me Nobody Knows!

Hailey Kilgore will return to role of Ti Moune in Once On This Island tonight, Tuesday, September 4. Hailey has been out of the show due to a foot injury.

The gods have smiled upon Once On This Island! The Tony Award-winning revival just celebrated 300 performances on Broadway, check out photos from the celebration below!

Actors' Equity Association has announced that Once on This Island will receive the eleventh annual Extraordinary Excellence in Diversity on Broadway Award for the 2017-2018 season. Presented by Equity's National Equal Employment Opportunity Committee, the Extraordinary Excellence in Diversity on Broadway Award honors shows that exemplify and promote the union's founding principles of diversity, inclusion, non-traditional casting and equal opportunity for all who work in the theatre.

Original company member Loren Lott will take over the role of Ti Moune while Hailey Kilgore recovers from a foot injury.

Broadway's Once On This Island announced today that a new block of tickets are now on sale for the Tony Award winning production through September 2, 2019 at Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street).

Broadway Match Maker, a bone marrow donor database drive, was held on Wednesday, June 27th at The Actors Fund Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts. Broadway's best came out in support, check out the photos below!

Wednesday, March 21, 2018 was the grand opening of Grand Hotel. I was thrilled to be in attendance and the performance did not disappoint. With the book by Luther Davis; music and lyrics by Robert Wright and George Forrest; additional music lyrics by Maury Yeston, music director of the Encores! Orchestra, Rob Berman; and directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes; as well as a talented cast, the performance was great fun from beginning to end.