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National Theatre Announces Season Featuring THE NEW ONE, THE KING'S SPEECH, BANDSTAND and More
by Julie Musbach - May 13, 2019

The National Theatre's 2019-2020 Broadway at the National season continues with an unprecedented lineup of a dozen shows.

VIDEO: Inside THE WHO'S TOMMY Starring Casey Cott, Christian Borle and More
by Julie Musbach - May 13, 2019

The Kennedy Center presented the Broadway Center Stage production of The Who's Tommy, with direction and choreography by Josh Rhodes April 24-April 29, 2019. Check out highlights from the production below!

Sasson Gabay And Chilina Kennedy To Lead National Tour of THE BAND'S VISIT
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2019

It was announced today that award-winning Israeli film actor Sasson Gabay will reprise the role of 'Tewfiq' in the upcoming North American tour of the 10-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical, THE BAND'S VISIT, the role he created in the 2007 film of the same name and most recently played on Broadway.

JERSEY BOYS Comes To Washington Pavilion
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2019

Tickets are available for the Sioux Falls engagement of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-Winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, playing the Washington Pavilion May 21-23, 2019.

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by Fabrizio Magnani - May 4, 2019

Photo Coverage: Tony Awards Nominees from THE PROM, HADESTOWN, OKLAHOMA! & More Strike a Pose!
by Jennifer Broski - May 2, 2019

Tony season has arrived! The nominations for the biggest Broadway awards ceremony were announced earlier this week on Tuesday, April 30. Leading the pack was Hadestown with 14 nominations. Check out the full list here!

Award-Winning Film SIDEWAYS to be Adapted into a Broadway Musical
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 2, 2019

Multiple award-winning Sideways author, Rex Pickett, has formed a joint venture with EFG-Renascence Productions to develop a Broadway musical based on his hit film, as well as utilize the intellectual property across multiple media platforms and brand extensions, it was jointly announced today by EFG-Renascence founder, Solomon J. LeFlore (Straight Outta Compton, Bringing It Home with Laura McIntosh on PBS), and his partner Susan Gee.  Released in 2004, the Alexander Payne-directed Sideways garnered over 350 awards, including the Academy Award for 'Best Adapted Screenplay', two Golden Globes for 'Best Picture' and 'Best Screenplay', and a record six Independent Spirit Awards, and has grossed over $500 million worldwide. 

Photo Coverage: The 2019 Tony Nominees Meet the Press!
by Walter McBride - May 2, 2019

Yesterday, the nominees met the press at the annual Meet the Nominees event! BroadwayWorld was there bringing you coverage all day. Check out the photos from the event below!

2019 Tony Awards - The Nominees React!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2019

We've caught Tony fever here at BroadwayWorld, and it's spreading! Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!

2019 Tony Awards Nominees - Complete List! HADESTOWN Leads with 14 Nominations
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2019

This year's TONY AWARDS nominations have just been announced by Bebe Neuwirth and Brandon Victor Dixon and here they are, celebrating the best of the 2018-19 theatre season (and what a season it's been!) The 2019 TONY AWARDS will be broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City, on Sunday, June 9th on CBS. Our official Tony coverage kicks off - NOW!

VIDEO: The Cast of AIN'T TOO PROUD Performs on TODAY
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 29, 2019

The cast of 'Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations' kicks off TODAY's Best of Broadway Week with a live performance of the show's title track.

Wake Up With BWW 4/29: Noah Galvin and Caitlin Houlahan Join WAITRESS, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2019

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Kick off a new week by catching up on the latest Broadway news!

Review Roundup: THE WHO'S TOMMY at Kennedy Center - What Did the Critics Think?
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2019

The Who's Tommy is now playing at Kennedy Center!

VIDEO: Watch the Cast of THE WHO'S TOMMY Perform 'Pinball Wizard'
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2019

BroadwayWorld has a first look at The Who's Tommy at the Kennedy Center! Check out the video of 'Pinball Wizard' below!

BWW Review: THE WHO'S TOMMY Takes Center Stage at Kennedy Center
by Jennifer Perry - Apr 27, 2019

Broadway favorites Christian Borle and Mandy Gonzalez command the stage and give the best acting and vocal performances of the night as Captain Walker and Mrs. Walker, but Casey Cott disappoints as Tommy.

Photo Flash: Get A First Look At The Kennedy Center's THE WHO'S TOMMY
by Alan Henry - Apr 25, 2019

BroadwayWorld has a first look at The Who's Tommy at the Kennedy Center! Check out the photos below!

THE WHO'S TOMMY Comes To Seven Angels Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Apr 18, 2019

Seven Angels Theatre brings the equity production of the Rock Opera-THE WHO'S TOMMY to Waterbury from April 25-May 19. Tommy with Book by Des McAnuff, Pete Townsend. Music by Pete Townsend.

THE PROM, AIN'T TOO PROUD, BEETLEJUICE & More Earn Drama League Awards Nominations!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 17, 2019

The Drama League (Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, Executive Artistic Director) today announced the 2019 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. The nominations were announced this morning by the current stars of Waitress, Shoshana Bean and Jeremy Jordan, at the official announcement event at Sardi's Restaurant, which was streamed live online here at BroadwayWorld.

BEAUTIFUL's Chilina Kennedy Takes Over Instagram Tomorrow!
by Linnae Medeiros - Apr 12, 2019

Tomorrow is going to be one fine day because Chilina Kennedy, who's playing Carole King in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical in Toronto, is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story! Make sure to tune in to go behind-the-scenes of the hit musical for a two-show day at the Princess of Wales Theatre. It's sure to be some kind of wonderful that you won't want to miss!

SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL North American Tour Dates Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2019

The upcoming North American Tour of SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical announces touring engagements for the 2019-2020 season.

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