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BroadwayWorld has learned that the original Broadway production of Pretty Woman will end its run at the Nederlander Theatre on Aug. 18. PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will have played 27 preview performances and 421 regular performances by its final performance on Sunday, Aug. 18 at 7:30pm. The new musical began performances on Broadway on July 20, 2018, and opened a month later on Aug. 16.

The second international production of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will open in 2020 on London's West End. The hit musical PRETTY WOMAN will pay homage to legendary recording artist Roy Orbison by bringing the world-renowned masterpiece 'Oh, Pretty Woman', penned by Roy Orbison & Bill Dees, into the show in celebration of the 55th Anniversary of the venerable track.

It has just been announced that Jillian Mueller will take over the coveted role of 'Vivian' in the hit Broadway musical, stepping into the iconic boots of both Julia Roberts and Samantha Barks.

Charlie Pollock (Violet, 9 to 5, "The Good Wife") will join the cast of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, in the role of 'Philip Stuckey,' beginning June 11, 2019. Jason Danieley's final performance will be Sunday, June 9, 2019.

Broadway's Los Angeles love story PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will launch its North American Tour in Providence, Rhode Island in October 2020, at the Providence Performing Arts Center.

Tonight, the audience at Pretty Woman got a special treat when composer Bryan Adams hit the stage for a surprise performance to celebrate the musical's 300th show on Broadway! Check it out below! 

Yesterday, Samantha Barks was honored with a portrait at Sardi's! BroadwayWorld was there for the unveiling! Check out the photos below.

A new block of tickets for PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL goes on sale Tuesday, March 19, 2019, for performances through Sunday, January 5, 2020. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com and the Nederlander Theatre Box Office (208 W 41 St).

Get ready to be welcomed to Hollywood because BroadwayWorld is giving you a chance to win tickets to the hit Broadway musical PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL starring Samantha Barks and Andy Karl! The winner will receive two tickets to a performance of their choosing*. The contest will run now through March 17th, at 11:59 PM EST. Enter for your chance to win TODAY! Missing this chance would be a big mistake. Big. HUGE.

Pretty Woman composer/singer Bryan Adams told the BBC the musical will be opening in the West End next year.

Members of the cast of Pretty Woman the Musical made an epic lip sync recreation of a moment from The Real Housewives of New Jersey reunion!

Pretty Woman: The Musical will welcome back Adam Pascal to Hollywood Boulevard for five performances only this week. Adam Pascal will play Edward Lewis from Tuesday, February 19, through Friday, February 22, 2019, during Andy Karl's time off.

A new display has opened at Planet Hollywood Times Square (1540 Broadway) honoring the late director Garry Marshall, which features special artifacts from the original workshop of the Broadway hit PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, now playing to sold out crowds at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre (208 W 41st Street). These artifacts include Garry Marshall's blue script binder he used on every film, his notebook from the first workshop and reading of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, and the original A-camera slate from the PRETTY WOMAN film, among other items. This special display will remain open until September 2019.

A party hosted by Jamie deRoy, Board member of Primary Stages was attended by some of the most esteemed members of the theatre community last night. Primary Stages is an Off-Broadway not-for-profit theater company dedicated to inspiring, supporting, and sharing the art of playwriting. The kitchen of Ms. deRoy, the 'hostess with the (theatre) mostess' was also recently used by Rita Moreno for a cooking demonstration for a PBS American Masters series and featured in this weeks New York Times.

Pretty Woman cast member Nico DeJesus is welcoming us to Hollywood as he takes over the BroadwayWorld Instagram Story tomorrow, January 30th. Make sure to head over to tune in for this two-show day because missing it would be a big mistake. Huge.

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Happy Monday! Kick off your week with today's top stories!

The cast of Pretty Woman recently appeared on The View, where Orfeh lit up the stage with the song 'Rodeo Drive.'

On today's episode of 'The View,'  the cast of 'Pretty Woman: The Musical' performed 'You're Beautiful'! Watch the performance below.

Last night, following a performance of Pretty Woman, Andy Karl, who plays Edward Lewis, grabbed a microphone and announced that he had a surprise for the audience.

A special 2-LP red vinyl edition of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL (ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST RECORDING) from Atlantic Records, produced by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, will be available for purchase through select retailers, including the official Atlantic Records store and at the Nederlander Theatre, beginning Friday, January 18, 2019. PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL (ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST RECORDING) is also available on all DSP's and on CD wherever music is sold.