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Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, April 16- with Ana Villafañe, Michael Cerveris, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 16, 2021

Today (April 16) in live streaming: an Assassins reunion, Ana Villafañe in concert, and more!

VIDEO: Watch an ASSASSINS Reunion on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 16, 2021

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm ET) with an ASSASSINS Reunion with Michael Cerveris, Greg Germann, Annie Golden, Terrence Mann, Debra Monk, Anne L. Nathan, Lee WIlkof and Jerry Zaks.  The Angie Torres Charitable Trust is generously offering a $2,500 matching donation for tonight's show!

Hillary Clinton Joins ASSASSINS Event 'Tell The Story' from Classic Stage Company
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2021

Former Secretary of State and avid theatergoer Hillary Rodham Clinton will participate in Classic Stage Company's event Tell the Story: Celebrating Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's Assassins, delivering remarks about the timely and timeless American musical.

BWW Interview: Lorin Latarro Talks Creating the Choreography for MRS. DOUBTFIRE, WAITRESS, THE VISITOR & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2021

Lorin Latarro is one of the most sought after, in-demand choreographers on Broadway today. A Drama Desk, Lortel, and Chita Rivera nominee, Latarro's credits list as a choreographer is eye-popping and ever-growing. Her upcoming projects include Mrs. Doubtfire on Broadway, The Visitor at the Public Theater, and more.

Theater Stories: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, MRS. DOUBTFIRE & More About the Stephen Sondheim Theatre!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2021

Today's Theater Stories features the Stephen Sondheim Theatre! Learn about the theatre's longest-running show, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, the show currently inhabiting the theatre, Mrs. Doubtfire, and more!

MRS. DOUBTFIRE Director Reveals There is an R-Rated Cut of the Film
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2021

Director Chris Columbus has revealed that an R-rated version of the 1993 film Mrs. Doubtfire exists.

VIDEO: MRS. DOUBTFIRE Re-Releases 'As Long As There is Love' to Mark the Anniversary of the Broadway Shutdown
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2021

MRS. DOUBTFIRE has re-released their 'As Long As There is Love' video to mark the one-year anniversary of the Broadway shutdown. MRS. DOUBTFIRE the Broadway musical played 3 previews at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre before an executive order from the Governor of New York State shut down Broadway on March 12, 2020.

Stephen Sondheim, John Weidman, Steven Pasquale, Ethan Slater, Judy Kuhn & More to Take Part in CSC's TELL THE STORY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2021

Classic Stage Company will present Tell The Story: Celebrating Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's Assassins. The evening will feature cast members of the original Off-Broadway company, the Broadway revival, and Doyle’s upcoming CSC production.

VIDEO: Courtney B. Vance Gushes Over Aretha Franklin on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - Mar 9, 2021

Courtney B. Vance talks about the pandemic ruining his 60th birthday and shares what he learned about Aretha Franklin while filming his show Genius: Aretha.

VIDEO: Watch Stephen Sondheim, John Weidman, and ASSASSINS Original Cast Reunite- Watch Now!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 9, 2021

The free online event will take place tonight, Monday, March 8 (8pm EST), as part of the 'Studio Tenn Talks: Conversations with Patrick Cassidy' series. Check back right here at BroadwayWorld to watch live!

Virtual Theatre Today: Monday, March 8- with Stephen Sondheim, Victor Garber, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 8, 2021

Today (March 8) in live streaming: an Assassins reunion, Shakespeare@ Home presents Julius Caesar, and more!

VIDEO: Patrick Cassidy Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Mar 6, 2021

Tune in this Wednesday, March 3 (12pm ET) as he chats with Patrick Cassidy, who is getting the gang back together next week for a reunion of the original company of Assassins.

VIDEO: On This Day, March 2- SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2021

On this day in 1995, the Leiber and Stoller musical revue Smokey Joe's Cafe opened on Broadway!

Stephen Sondheim, John Weidman, and ASSASSINS Original Cast Members to Reunite for STUDIO TENN TALKS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2021

Patrick Cassidy, Artistic Director of Studio Tenn Theatre Company in Franklin, TN, has organized a star-studded 30-year reunion of the original cast and creative team of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s Tony Award-winning musical, Assassins.

Cynthia Erivo's Picture Book REMEMBER TO DREAM, EBERE to be Published in September 2021 - Available for Pre-Order Now!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2021

Cynthia Erivo's children's book, Remember to Dream, Ebere, illustrated by Charnelle Pinkney Barlow, is set to be published on September 28th 2021! 'When Ebere's mother puts her to bed at night, she always says, 'Remember to dream, Ebere.' And dream, Ebere does!'

VIDEO: On This Day, February 14- A BRONX TALE Premieres at Paper Mill Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2021

On this day in 2016, the coming of age story of A Bronx Tale made its world premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey.

Theater Stories: A CHORUS LINE, The HELLO, DOLLY! Revival, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD & More About The Shubert Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2021

This week's Theater Stories features the Shubert Theatre! Learn about one of the longest running Broadway shows of all time, A Chorus Line, the incredibly successful production of To Kill a Mockingbird, the star-studded revival of Hello, Dolly! and more.

Jennifer Ashley Tepper's THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 4 to be Released in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2021

Dress Circle Publishing has announced the release of THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 4, the latest in a series by historian and producer Jennifer Ashley Tepper. The book will be available on Tuesday, March 9 to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the 2020-2021 Broadway shutdown.

VIDEO: Cynthia Erivo Talks About Playing Aretha Franklin on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
by Sarah Leiber - Jan 19, 2021

Cynthia talks about moving to Los Angeles, meeting Oprah and Jason Bateman for the first time, getting a Critics Choice Award nomination for “The Outsider,” and playing Aretha Franklin in “Genius: Aretha.”

Cynthia Erivo Unveils Key Art for GENIUS: ARETHA
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 8, 2021

Cynthia Erivo marked her birthday by unveiling the exclusive key art to National Geographic’s critically acclaimed anthology series, GENIUS: ARETHA.

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