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Photo Coverage: The Casts of BROADWAY ON BROADWAY - ANNIE, MOTOWN, SCANDALOUS, BARE and More!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 9, 2012

Multi-talented actress, singer, television host, playwright, songwriter and author Kathie Lee Gifford hosted this year's Broadway on Broadway this morning, Sunday, September 9th, presented by United Airlines and The New York Times. The event kicked off the 2012-2013 Broadway season with star performances from new shows and long-running favorites, accompanied by a live 30-piece live orchestra directed by Alex Lacamoire. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the casts that participated in the event!

Brandon Victor Dixon and Valisia LeKae to Lead MOTOWN; Opening Set for 4/14 at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 27, 2012

According to the New York Times, MOTOWN The Musical, based on the life of iconic Motown founder Berry Gordy, will start previews at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater on March 11, with opening night set for April 14. The cast will be led by Brandon Victor Dixon (The Color Purple) as 'Berry Gordy Jr.' and Valisia LeKae (Ragtime, The Book of Mormon) as 'Diana Ross.' Additional casting has not yet been announced.

Josh Gad to Leave BOOK OF MORMON After June 6 Fan Performance
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2012

Tony Award nominee Josh Gad has confirmed on Twitter that his final performance in Broadway's THE BOOK OF MORMON will be tomorrow afternoon's fan performance, June 6.

TV Flashback: Opening Night of THE BOOK OF MORMON! Happy First Anniversary!
by Robert Diamond - Mar 24, 2012

THE BOOK OF MORMON opened one year ago tonight on, Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre to RAVE reviews. Here's a look back at the cast and creative team at the opening night after party at Gotham Hall in New York City!

THE BOOK OF MORMON Offers Second Free Fan Performance in June
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 21, 2012

THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, will celebrate its first anniversary on Broadway on March 24. In celebration of the show's first year on Broadway, the production today announced a free fan performance, which has been scheduled for Wednesday, June 6 at 2:00 PM, for entrants of the show's wildly popular ticket lottery.

STAGE TUBE: Josh Gad Talks THE BOOK OF MORMON on CHELSEA LATELY
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 14, 2012

THE BOOK OF MORMON's Tony nominee Josh Gad just visited 'Chelsea Lately' last night, March 13, where he chatted about starring in the hit musical, being mistaken for John Belushi, and more. Click below to check out the full interview!

STAGE TUBE: THE BOOK OF MORMON Gets Jewish Makeover!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 1, 2012

THE BOOK OF MORMON with book, music and lyrics by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone, revovles around two Moromn missionaries whose faith get tested as they find themselves in far-way Uganda. In the hilarious video below, the musical gets a makeover with a Jewish twist- titled 'The Book of Purim.' Click below to check out the spoof!

THE BOOK OF MORMON Set for March 2013 in West End
by Robert Diamond - Feb 17, 2012

Today, The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye reports that THE BOOK OF MORMON will open at the Prince of Wales Theatre in March of 2013. Casting is set to begin shortly in the UK.

STAGE TUBE: Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, Stephen Oremus Accept BOOK OF MORMON Grammy!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 13, 2012

The 2012 Grammy Awards were last night, and the nominees for 'Best Musical Theater Album' were THE BOOK OF MORMON, ANYTHING GOES, and HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING. This year's winner was THE BOOK OF MORMON, and you can check out the acceptance speech from Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, and Stephen Oremus below!

The 2012 Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album Goes to THE BOOK OF MORMON!
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 12, 2012

The 2012 Grammy Awards are tonight, and the nominees for 'Best Musical Theater Album' were THE BOOK OF MORMON, ANYTHING GOES, and HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING.

Rumor Patrol: THE BOOK OF MORMON Staying Put at Eugene O'Neill Theatre
by Robert Diamond - Feb 10, 2012

Well, we went straight to the source and in a joint statement, Scott Rudin and Jordan Roth said, 'We're longtime partners and good friends and have always had a great relationship. The Book of Mormon is a very happy tenant with a very happy theatre owner.'

Rannells, Gad, James, O'Malley Extend BOOK OF MORMON Contracts Through February 2013
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 23, 2012

THE BOOK OF MORMON's original principal cast, Josh Gad, Andrew Rannells, Nikki M. James, Rory O'Malley, Michael Potts, along with Lewis Cleale and Brian Tyree Henry, have extended their contracts with the Tony Award-winning musical through February 2013. THE BOOK OF MORMON will celebrate its first year on Broadway on February 24, 2012.

THE BOOK OF MORMON Slated to Arrive in London in Early 2013
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 5, 2012

There's been speculation since it opened on Broadway that the undeniable hit THE BOOK OF MORMON would be headed for a West End debut. The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye reports today that THE BOOK OF MORMON is indeed headed for London - and will move into the Prince of Wales Theatre in early 2013.

THE BOOK OF MORMON’s Parker and Stone Interviewed on NPR's Fresh Air
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 29, 2011

National Public Radio's "Fresh Air," hosted by Terry Gross, will rebroadcast their interview with THE BOOK OF MORMON's co-authors Trey Parker and Matt Stone on tomorrow's show, Friday, December 30.

Mitt Romney Wants to See THE BOOK OF MORMON!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 15, 2011

GOP candidate Mitt Romney, who is currently busy preparing for the 2012 election and also happens to be a Mormon, recently told the New York Times that he wants to see Broadway's THE BOOK OF MORMON. Romney told NYT: "I actually encouraged the guys that did that play, 'The Book of Mormon,' because I thought that'd be really helpful." He continued, "I do want to see it, sure," he said. "It's a Tony-award winner, big phenomenon - yeah, I want to see it someday. But I don't have a lot of time for Broadway shows."

STAGE TUBE: Josh Gad and Jon Stewart on the History of Christmas
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 13, 2011

Tony nominee and 'The Book of Mormon' star Josh Gad, who is a regular correspondent at 'The Daily Show' stopped by last night where he took art in a scit about the history of Christmas. Click below to check it out!

BOOK OF MORMON Album Available on Amazon for $5
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 2, 2011

The Original Broadway Cast Recording for THE BOOK OF MORMON was nominated for the 2012 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. The recording on Ghostlight Records made history earlier this year as the first Broadway cast recording to chart in Billboard's Top 10 since Hair in 1969 and was also cited by Billboard as the fastest selling digital cast recording release of all time. The 54th Annual Grammy Awards will be held on February 12, 2012 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and broadcast on the CBS Television Network.

THE BOOK OF MORMON Officially Recoups Broadway Capitalization
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 29, 2011

Producers of THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, announced today that the Broadway production has recouped its capitalization during the week ending November 27, 2011. THE BOOK OF MORMON plays at Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theatre, where it has broken the house record 22 times since the March 24, 2011 opening.

MORMON's Josh Gad To Appear On Modern Family Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 23, 2011

THE BOOK OF MORMON's Josh Gad will guest star in the next episode of 'Modern Family,' entitled 'Punkin Chunkin' and airing tonight, November 23 (9:00 PM ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Andrew Rannells Set for WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE Appearance Toinght
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 21, 2011

THE BOOK OF MORMON's Tony Award nominee Andrew Rannells will join Tony and Emmy Award winner Ellen Barkin and host Andy Cohen on tonight's edition of Bravo's "Watch What Happens: Live," Monday, November 21. "Watch What Happens: Live" airs on Bravo at 11:00 PM Eastern / 10:00 PM Central.

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