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Tickets to Cirque du Soleil's PARAMOUR on Sale Into 2017; Plus TODAY SHOW Appearance Tomorrow!
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 16, 2016

Cirque du Soleil Theatrical has announced that a new block of tickets will be on sale tomorrow for performances through Valentine's Day 2017.

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT to Play Morrison Center, 5/3-5
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 7, 2016

The Morrison Center is delighted to announce that the national tour of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Andy Blankenbuehler, will play May 3-5, 2016 at the Morrison Center in Boise.

KINKY BOOTS National Tour Returns to 5th Avenue Theatre This Spring
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 3, 2016

Back by popular demand, Kinky Boots, the smash-hit musical that brings together four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein  (Book) and Grammy Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper (Tony Award-winner for Best Score for Kinky Boots), returns to The 5th Avenue Theater for two weeks only!

Photo Flash: KINKY BOOTS Comes to Broward Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2016

KINKY BOOTS, the smash-hit musical that brings together four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper (Tony Award-winner for Best Score for KINKY BOOTS), opens at the Broward Center for the Performing arts for a limited two week engagement, tonight, March 1, through March 13, 2016. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast in action!

NUTTY PROFESSOR Reunion Concert Tonight at Birdland
by Jeffrey Ellis - Feb 15, 2016

Tonight at Birdland - for the first time since it debuted in Nashville in 2012 - a New York audience will finally have the opportunity to hear Marvin Hamlisch's final theatrical score for Nutty Professor, the musical based on the iconic Jerry Lewis film.

Support Take It From The Top: Bid to Meet KINKY BOOTS' Wayne Brady
by Michael Dale - Feb 12, 2016

Charitybuzz's new auction benefits Take It From The Top, a National Arts Alliance dedicated to providing quality education enrichment through music, dance and theatre.

Original Broadway Cast Member Kyle Taylor Parker to Join Toronto's KINKY BOOTS
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 8, 2016

Producers Daryl Roth, Hal Luftig and David Mirvish announced today that original Broadway cast member Kyle Taylor Parker will join the Toronto company as 'Lola' in the Tony Award-winning musical KINKY BOOTS at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. Parker, who played 'Lola' on Broadway and on tour, will take over the role in Toronto, beginning March 15, 2016.

Toronto KINKY BOOTS Star Alan Mingo Jr. to Succeed Wayne Brady as 'Lola' on Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 8, 2016

Producers Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig announced today that Alan Mingo Jr. will play 'Lola' in the Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street), beginning March 29, 2016. Mingo, who comes to Broadway straight from the Toronto production of Kinky Boots, succeeds Emmy Award-winner Wayne Brady in the role. Brady, who took over the coveted part of 'Lola' from Tony Award-winner (and original star) Billy Porter in November 2015, plays his final performance on March 27, 2016.

KINKY BOOTS Extends Toronto Run Through May 2016
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 25, 2016

Toronto audiences refuse to let KINKY BOOTS end at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. The show, which had its Canadian debut on June 16, 2015, was originally booked for a 12-week run. The demand from audiences was so strong, it has already been extended three times. In fact, GASLIGHT, which was supposed to play at the Royal Alex was moved to a reconfigured Ed Mirvish Theatre, so that KINKY BOOTS could be extended.

Tickets on Sale Today for JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at the Orpheum
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2016

Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today that tickets for the national tour of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Andy Blankenbuehler will go on sale at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 22, 2016.

Tickets on Sale 1/22 for JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at the Orpheum
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2016

Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today that tickets for the national tour of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Andy Blankenbuehler will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016.

KINKY BOOTS Returning to DPAC This Fall
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 11, 2016

Back by popular demand, Kinky Boots, the smash-hit musical that brings together four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper (Tony Award-winner for Best Score for Kinky Boots), will return to DPAC September 13-18 as part of the Encore Broadway at DPAC series.

Photo Flash: First Look at New Cast of KINKY BOOTS Tour!
by Christina Mancuso - Jan 7, 2016

Just in!  BroadwayWorld brings you brand new photos from the National Tour of Kinky Boots! Take a look at the new cast below! ? 

Photo Flash: KINKY BOOTS Tour Celebrates 500th Show on the Road
by BWW News Desk - Jan 4, 2016

The KINKY BOOTS tour just celebrated its 500th performance on Saturday, January 2, 2016 in Charlotte NC. Scroll down for photos of the cast with a festive cake to mark the occasion!

Full Company of Actors, Dancers, Acrobats & More Announced for Cirque du Soleil's PARAMOUR on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 4, 2016

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Cirque du Soleil Theatrical has announced casting for Cirque du Soleil -PARAMOUR, the organization's first production created specifically for Broadway. Joining previously announced Ruby Lewis as Indigo, the poetess; is Bradley Dean as A.J., the director; and Ryan Vona as Joey, the composer.

STAGE TUBE: KINKY BOOTS Tour Cast Travels in Style in New Holiday Video
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 22, 2015

Have yourself a very Kinky Christmas! This video chronicles the last company travel day before Christmas for the Broadway National Tour of Kinky Boots. This cast will always find a way to have fun and get in a little extra rehearsal even on a travel day to make sure we stay #FULLOUT. How do you do travel day?

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Tour Coming to MPAC
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 22, 2015

Mayo Performing Arts Center presents the national tour of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Andy Blankenbuehler, Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm. Tickets are $49-69.

KINKY BOOTS to Strut into Fabulous Fox Theatre This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2015

KINKY BOOTS, the smash-hit musical that brings together four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper (Tony Award-winner for Best Score for KINKY BOOTS), opens at the Fox Theatre March 29 - April 3, 2015 as part of the 2015/2016 Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta series. Tickets go on sale January 10.

GIGANTIC Brings Pound-Shedding Off-Broadway, Opening Tonight at the Vineyard
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2015

Vineyard Theatre's 2015-2016 season opens tonight, December 3, with the new musical comedy GIGANTIC at The Acorn Theatre at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street).

STAGE TUBE: Meet the Campers - Max Wilcox Plays 'Robert Grisetti' in GIGANTIC at the Vineyard
by Stage Tube - Nov 30, 2015

Below, meet 'Robert Grisetti', a camper at Camp Overton, played by Max Wilcox (GLEE) in The Vineyard Theatre's production of GIGANTIC, currently in previews for a December 3rd opening at The Acorn Theatre at Theatre Row!

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