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CAPA And PNC Broadway In Columbus Announce 2020-21 Season - HADESTOWN, FROZEN, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2020


The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) and Broadway in Columbus today announced the next exciting lineup for the PNC Broadway in Columbus series. The six-show 2020-21 season, supported in part by PNC, includes four productions never before seen in Columbusa?"the Tony Award-winning Come From Away, the dazzling musical production of the beloved movie Pretty Woman: The Musical, Disney's newest spectacular Broadway musical, Frozen, and winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, Hadestown. The season also includes the acclaimed new production of Fiddler on the Roof and the record-breaking, classic musical, CATS.

Review Roundup: PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Opens on the West End - See What the Critics Are Saying!
by Marianka Swain - Mar 2, 2020


Aimie Atkinson and Danny Mac star as 'Vivian Ward' and 'Edward Lewis' in the West End production of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL. The show began performances at London's Piccadilly Theatre on 13 February, and it had its official opening tonight (2 March).

2020/2021 Season Announced at the Marcus Center - PRETTY WOMAN, MEAN GIRLS, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2020


Johnson Financial Group Broadway at the Marcus Center and Broadway Across America-Milwaukee have announced the 2020-2021 season.

HAMILTON, AIN'T TOO PROUD And More Announced for Broadway In Portland 2020/21 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2020


Broadway in Portland is pleased to announce its 2020/21 Season with a schedule full of classics, brand-new productions, and hit musicals direct from Broadway.

Photo Flash: First Look at Danny Mac and Aimie Atkinson in PRETTY WOMAN in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2020


Aimie Atkinson as 'Vivian Ward' and Danny Mac as 'Edward Lewis' will star in the West End production of Pretty Woman: THE MUSICAL. THE MUSICAL begins performances at the Piccadilly Theatre on 13 February 2020, where it will play for a strictly limited engagement.

Broadway In Indianapolis Announces 2020-2021 Season - MEAN GIRLS, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, PRETTY WOMAN, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2020


Broadway in Indianapolis has announced the 2020-2021 Season headlined by the six-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, and the ferociously funny new musical MEAN GIRLS. Fall in love all over again with the dazzling PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, based on the beloved romantic comedy film. The series also boasts the Indianapolis premieres Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, with the spectacular return of Andrew Lloyd Webber's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR - 50th Anniversary Tour.

BWW Preview: Launch of OKLAHOMA! National Tour, Plus MEAN GIRLS, FROZEN, LION KING, WICKED, HADESTOWN And More Coming To OK In 2020-2021
by Ronn Burton - Feb 4, 2020


OKC Broadway and Celebrity Attractions recently announced the national tours that will be stopping in Tulsa and Oklahoma City for the 2020-2021 season. Most of these tours are either currently running on Broadway or closed very recently. OKC will welcome MEAN GIRLS, MY FAIR LADY, BLUE MAN GROUP, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, FROZEN, PRETTY WOMAN, and WICKED; while Tulsa will bring ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE, MEAN GIRLS, THE LION KING, OKLAHOMA!, TOOTSIE, PRETTY WOMAN, and HADESTOWN.

THE BAND'S VISIT and More to be a Part of 2020-2021 Premera Blue Cross Broadway at The Paramount Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2020


The 2020/2021 Premera Blue Cross Broadway at The Paramount season brings another year of extraordinary entertainment to The Paramount Theatre, with a schedule of shows back by popular demand, as well as classics, and brand-new hit musicals direct from Broadway. Subscription renewals go on sale February 4 at 10am and new subscriptions will be available in late March.

MOULIN ROUGE!, OKLAHOMA! and More Will Be Featured in BROADWAY IN HOLLYWOOD 2020-21 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2020


BROADWAY IN HOLLYWOOD (Nederlander Organization) has announced the Spectacular Spectacular 2020-21 Season, consisting of seven Broadway national tour productions which will play both the Dolby Theatre and Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. This season marks the second such season that Los Angeles theater audiences will have regular access to blockbuster national touring productions at both iconic theatres on Hollywood Boulevard.

THE VISIT Leads February's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain - Jan 27, 2020


London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a new Tony Kushner adaptation to an epic musical and Shakespeare sitcom, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews, interviews and features!

National Tour of HAIRSPRAY, THE PROM and More Are Coming to the Hippodrome Theatre for the 2020-21 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2020


Ron Legler, President of the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, home of the Hippodrome Theatre, has announced the lineup for the new 2020-21 CareFirst® BlueCross BlueShield Hippodrome Broadway Series.

Full Casting Announced For The West End Production Of PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2020


The full cast has been announced for the West End production of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL. Joining the previously announced Aimie Atkinson as 'Vivian Ward' and Danny Mac as 'Edward Lewis' are Rachael Wooding as 'Kit De Luca', Bob Harms as 'Happy Man/Mr Thompson', Neil McDermott as 'Philip Stuckey' and Mark Holden as 'James Morse'. PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL begins performances at the Piccadilly Theatre on 13 February 2020, where it will play for a strictly limited engagement.

12 London Shows To See In 2020!
by TodayTix UK - Dec 17, 2019


2020 is already shaping up to be an incredible year of theatre. Here are some of our picks for the best new London shows to see in the new year. Some shows are already running, some start before Christmas, and some are already on sale, so you can get booking before ringing in 2020.

Aimie Atkinson and Danny Mac Will Lead PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2019


Aimie Atkinson will play 'Vivian' and Danny Mac will play 'Edward' in the smash hit PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL at the Piccadilly Theatre from 13 February 2020 where it will play for a strictly limited engagement of 46 weeks. Full casting to be announced soon.

BWW Interview: PRETTY WOMAN Co-Writer Jim Vallance, Stage Theater An Der Elbe
by Konstantin Georgiou - Sep 13, 2019


Eine der romantischsten Kino-Liebesgeschichten überhaupt feiert Ende September 2019 Premiere in Hamburg.

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Begins Previews on Valentine's Day 2020 At Piccadilly Theatre in London
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2019


PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will preview from Valentine's Day 2020 at the Piccadilly Theatre where it will play for a strictly limited engagement of 46 weeks. Tickets on sale 13 September 2019. PrettyWomanTheMusical.com Casting to be announced soon.

PRETTY WOMAN: DAS MUSICAL Begins Rehearsals
by Julie Musbach - Aug 12, 2019


Rehearsal begins Monday, August 12 for the first international production of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL. PRETTY WOMAN: DAS MUSICAL will begin performances in Germany, on Monday, September 23, 2019, starring Patricia Meeden (Sister Act) as Vivian, and Mark Seibert (Dance of the Vampires) as Edward.

MTI Acquires Licensing Rights to PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL
by Julie Musbach - Jul 16, 2019


Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has secured worldwide licensing rights to the Broadway hit Pretty Woman: The Musical.

VIDEO: Roy Orbison's Sons Perform 'Oh, Pretty Woman' With the Cast of PRETTY WOMAN
by Linnae Medeiros - Jul 12, 2019


On July 9, Alex Orbison and Wesley Orbison, the sons of Roy Orbison, performed their father's hit song 'Oh, Pretty Woman' with the company of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL at the curtain call. Get welcomed to Hollywood by checking out the video!

Photo Coverage: Roy Orbison's Sons Perform 'Oh, Pretty Woman' With the Cast of PRETTY WOMAN
by Jennifer Broski - Jul 10, 2019


Last night, July 9, Alex Orbison and Wesley Orbison, the sons of Roy Orbison, performed their father's hit song 'Oh, Pretty Woman' with the company of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL at the curtain call.

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