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VIDEO: Because They Can-Can Can! Sneak a Peek at the Choreography of MOULIN ROUGE!
by Julie Musbach - Jun 27, 2018

Moulin Rouge! is hitting the stage in Boston in the next few weeks and we've got an inside look at the choreography. Watch the company rehearse and hear from choreographer Sonya Tayeh below!

VIDEO: Aaron Tveit Sings 'Come What May' From Broadway-Bound MOULIN ROUGE; Full Casting Announced!
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2018

Complete casting has been announced for Moulin Rouge! The Musical, which begins rehearsals today for the Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG)'s Emerson Colonial Theatre engagement of just 36 performances from June 27, 2018 through August, 5, 2018. Reviving a great theatrical tradition, Boston's crown jewel reopens its doors this summer with the World Premiere engagement of the musical, based on the 2001 20th Century Fox Motion Picture by Baz Luhrmann.

VIDEO: Watch Clips of Raul Esparza, Karen Olivo, Ramin Karimloo, and Ruthie Ann Miles in CHESS at the Kennedy Center
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2018

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presented the semi-staged Broadway Center Stage concert production of CHESS on February 14-18. Check out all new clips from the production, starring Raul Esparza, Karen Olivo, Ramin Karimloo, and Ruthie Ann Miles, below!

TV: Checkmate! Watch Raul Esparza, Karen Olivo, Ramin Karimloo & More Sing from Kennedy Center's CHESS
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 5, 2018

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will soon present the Broadway Center Stage production of CHESS, the epic rock opera about love and political intrigue set against the backdrop of the Cold War as two superpowers attempt to manipulate an international chess championship for political ends.

VIDEO: No Me Diga! Watch the Original Cast of IN THE HEIGHTS Reunite For a Panel at BroadwayCon
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2018

The original cast of In the Heights reunited? No me diga! To celebrate 10 years since the show opened on Broadway, Lin-Manuel Miranda and the original stars of In the Heights reunited for a panel at BroadwayCon yesterday. Check out the full panel below, featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda (Music & Lyrics, Usnavi), Karen Olivo (Vanessa), Olga Merediz (Abuela Claudia), Javier Muñoz (original Ensemble, Usnavi), Alex Lacamoire (Musical Director), and more original stars of In the Heights!

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Karen Olivo Narrate 'The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao'
by BWW News Desk - Jan 2, 2017

Is reading more books on that long list of 2017 New Years' resolutions?  Lin-Manuel Miranda announced today via Twitter (seen below) that he and Karen Olivo have narrated a new audiobook available now on iBooks and Audible, 'The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao.' 

TV: Watch Highlights of HAMILTON in Chicago!
by Christina Mancuso - Dec 1, 2016

HAMILTON is now playing at The PrivateBank Theatre in Chicago (18 W. Monroe), and is currently booked through September 2017.  BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at highlights of the show below!

VIDEO: Greatest City in the World! HAMILTON Chicago Cast Celebrates Cubs World Series Win
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 4, 2016

Following the November 3rd evening performance of the Chicago production of HAMILTON, the cast gathered on stage to celebrate the Cubs winning the World Series championship

STAGE TUBE: HAMILTON Chicago's Ari Afsar Appears on 'City of Michael'
by Stage Tube - Nov 3, 2016

Ari Afsar, who plays 'Eliza Hamilton' in the Chicago production of HAMILTON, recently stopped by the web series 'City of Michael' - check it out below! 

STAGE TUBE: Chicago's HAMILTON Miguel Cervantes Introduces 'Hamilvantes' at #Ham4Ham
by Stage Tube - Jul 20, 2016

At today's #Ham4Ham, Rory O'Malley introduced the Chicago production of Hamilton's leading man, Miguel Cevantes, aka #Hamilvantes! In preparation for his Chicago debut as Alexander Hamilton, Cervantes will play the role on Broadway on July 25.

STAGE TUBE: Watch Solea Pfeiffer & Jeremy Jordan in WEST SIDE STORY at the Hollywood Bowl
by Robert Diamond - Jul 16, 2016

The Hollywood Bowl has enlisted some top Broadway talent for the Los Angeles Master Chorale's concert presentations of WEST SIDE STORY this summer. Conducted by Gustavo Dudamel July 14, through July 19, the cast features Jeremy Jordan as Tony, Karen Olivo, who won a Tony Award for her take on the role in the 2009 Broadway revival, as Anita and newcomer Solea Pfeiffer as Maria.

STAGE TUBE: Daveed Diggs Says Farewell at #Ham4Ham
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 13, 2016

It's the beginning of a new chapter at #Ham4Ham. Today, Rory O'Malley took over as the new host and got fans' feet moving with a 'dab-off'. Plus, Daveed Diggs said goodbye to fans, as he departs the production on Friday, July 15. 

STAGE TUBE: Charlotte Movizzo and Curtis Salinger's Final Thoughts on The Jimmys
by Guest Blogger: Charlotte Movizzo - Jul 7, 2016

This final video of the series chronicling Colorado's 2016 Bobby G Awards winners Charlotte Movizzo and Curtis Salinger takes them to New York, where they had a week-long intensive training immersion with coaching from Broadway stars Karen Olivo and Jose Llana, culminating with their performance on a Broadway stage at the Jimmy Awards, where they both won special-recognition scholarships. Both described the overall experience as life-changing. 'It was the most incredible week of my life,' said Movizzo. Added Salinger: 'We're ending this week with lifelong friends. It's priceless.'

VIDEO FLASHBACK: Happy Birthday, Lin-Manuel Miranda! Celebrate from 'HEIGHTS' to HAMILTON
by Sally Henry - Jan 16, 2016

He brought us a Tony-winning rap musical, IN THE HEIGHTS. He showed us another side of the founding fathers and landed Broadway squarely in the popular spotlight with HAMILTON. He's just an Oscar away from an EGOT. And he's 36 today.

#Ham4Ham for DAYS! From the Schuyler Georges to Girl-Power 'My Shot'- Binge on Every #Ham4Ham Performance
by Sally Henry - Jan 11, 2016

If you're anything like the BroadwayWorld staff, you have been absolutely LIVING for 5:55pm on Saturdays and Wednesdays and 4:55pm on Sundays for the past five months.

VIDEO: First Look - Karen Olivo & More Perform on CBS's KENNEDY CENTER HONORS
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 21, 2015

CBS has shared a first look at THE 38TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, airing Tuesday, Dec. 29 at 9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT on the CBS Television Network.

VIDEO: Susan Blackwell Plays HAMILTON MadLibs with Steven Pasquale, Karen Olivo, Aaron Tveit, and More!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Aug 22, 2015

REVIEWS ARE IN! In the latest edition of 'Got Hamilton?' Susan Blackwell played 'Hamilton MadLibs' with Lea DeLaria, Aaron Tveit, Yvette Nicole Brown, Karen Olivo, and more on the Red Carpet on opening night of HAMILTON. Check out the hilarious video below!

VIDEO: Audra McDonald and Will Swenson Sing LAVERNE AND SHIRLEY Theme Song
by Sally Henry - Aug 2, 2015

Broadway husband and wife Will Swenson and Audra McDonald recently filmed themselves singing a seemingly random duet- the theme song from the hit '70s show LAVERNE AND SHIRLEY. Check out the fun a capella performance, made for Broadway Sleepout, below!

VIDEO: IN THE HEIGHTS Reunion with Karen Olivo at HAMILTON Lotto!
by Robert Diamond - Aug 1, 2015

On August 1st, the #Ham4Ham Lottery welcomed special guest Karen Olivo for a reunion of 'In The Heights'! Watch Lin-Manuel, Karen, Chris Jackson and more sing 96,000 from the show!

STAGE TUBE: RENT Warm-Up #3 with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Karen Olivo
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 28, 2014

It's a two show day and Lin-Manuel Miranda and Karen Olivo are at it again! They posted their second warm-up Vine of the day. The song they chose earlier today was Voice Mail # 5 from the hit musical Rent (click here to watch) and yesterday they sang Tune Up #1 (click here to watch). This time, the song of choice is Will I?

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