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VIDEO: Elaine Paige Revisits Her EVITA Rehearsal Room
by Stephi Wild - 11/23/2018

Tomorrow, BBC Two will air Evita: The Making Of A Superstar. An all new clip has been released from the special, showing Elaine Paige back in the rehearsal room where she first began to learn the role that would make her a star.

VIDEO: WCSU Theatre Arts Department Presents UNCLE VANYA
by Alan Henry - 10/15/2018

Anton Chekhov's classic 1898 play, 'Uncle Vanya' comes to the stage at Western Connecticut State University this month. Presented by the university's Department of Theatre Arts, the show runs through October 21st. It takes place in the Studio Theatre of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the university's Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. General admission is $20.

VIDEO: On This Day, August 27- Happy Birthday, Andy Karl!
by A.A. Cristi - 08/27/2018

On this day. we're celebrating Olivier Award-winning leading man, Andy Karl. who can currently be seen in the Broadway adaptation of the classic rom-com, Pretty Woman!

VIDEO: Watch Samantha Barks and Andy Karl Strike a Pose for PRETTY WOMAN
by Nicole Rosky - 07/10/2018

Pretty Woman is coming to Broadway! Before she walks down 41st Street, catch a first look at Samantha Barks and Andy Karl in costume as Vivian and Edward below!

VIDEO: Samantha Barks and Bryan Adams Perform Song From PRETTY WOMAN
by Stephi Wild - 06/18/2018

Samantha Barks, star of upcoming musical Pretty Woman, joined the show's composer Bryan Adams during one of his concerts in London last month to perform a song form the show, titled 'I Can't Go Back.'

VIDEO: In Conversation With The Cast Of BLUES IN THE NIGHT
by Alan Henry - 05/04/2018

The Wallis production of BLUES IN THE NIGHT, conceived and directed by Sheldon Epps, starts performances next week in the intimate Lovelace Theater! Artistic Director Paul Crewes snuck into rehearsal to chat with cast members Yvette Cason, Bryce Charles, Chester Gregory, and Paulette Ivory about this exciting new production.

TV: Michael Ball Talks CHESS with Neil Sean!
by Nicole Rosky - 05/03/2018

West End and recording star Michael Ball earned Olivier Awards for Hairspray and Sweeney Todd. Now starring in the new version of the 80's mega smash " Chess" by the Abba boys Benny & Bjorn plus Sir Tim Rice in this new and exclusive interview he reveals all about Chess, interviewing Hollywood legend Doris Day, turning Down Sunset Boulevard and so much more!

On This Day, April 5- What's New, Broadway? EVITA Opens at the Marquis Theater
by A.A. Cristi - 04/05/2018

On this day 2012, the first Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's acclaimed musical, Evita opened at the Marquis Theater.

April 1 - THE LION KING Will Become First Musical to Play Seven Continents- Antarctic Production Will Open in 2019!
by Nicole Rosky - 03/31/2018

For the first time, Disney's legendary stage musical, The Lion King, goes where no musical has gone before. The seventh continent. The Lion King has played on every continent except one. Opening on April 1st 2019, in a 2000 seat ice theatre, in Antarctica. Below, watch as the team behind Disney's The Lion King takes you behind the scenes as it plans its most challenging production ever. 

TV: Cuba Gooding Jr, Ruthie Henshall & More Talk CHICAGO
by Jamie Body - 03/22/2018

BroadwayWorld recently attended a special press launch for Chicago. Following a successful UK and international tour, and after a 5½-year absence from London, the musical will open on 11 April, following previews from 26 March. It was also recently announced that the booking period has now been extended till October 6, 2018. Watch the cast discussing the show's return below!

VIDEO: Get A First Look At Hal Prince's EVITA International Tour
by Alan Henry - 01/30/2018

BroadwayWorld has a first look at the new international tour of EVITA, using Hal Prince's original direction and staging. Check out video of the cast, led by Emma Kingston as Eva Peron, below!

VIDEO: Michael Ball and Alfie Boe Perform at the Royal Variety
by Julie Musbach - 12/26/2017

Iconic pair Michael Ball and Alfie Boe took to the stage at the Royal Variety this December to sing a heartfelt duet of 'The Prayer'. They then closed the show with 'Bring Me Sunshine'. Watch the performances below!

VIDEO: THE LION KING Cast Members Perform Dual-Language 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight' For 20th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - 12/12/2017

In honor of the show's 20th anniversary, The Lion King cast members Adrienne Walker, who's been playing Nala on Broadway since July of 2016, and Agust n Arg ello, currently starring as Simba in Mexico City's production, released a performance of 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight' in Spanish and English. EW exclusively released the video, which you can watch here.

VIDEO: Behind the Success and Journey of THE LION KING
by Julie Musbach - 12/10/2017

20 landmark years on Broadway, The Lion King continues ascendant as one of the most popular stage musicals in the world. CBS Sunday Morning takes viewers on a journey back into building this massive production. Hear from Thomas Schumacher, Julie Taymor, Elton John and more below.

VIDEO: It's a 'Beautiful City' When Ramin Karimloo is in Town! Watch Him Sing the GODSPELL Hit
by Julie Musbach - 08/12/2017

Ramin Karimloo shared him singing 'Beautiful City' from Godspell on YouTube today. Check out him singing the hit below!

VIDEO: Ramin Karimloo Sings 'It All Fades Away' from THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
by BWW News Desk - 08/07/2017

Ramin Karimloo shared him singing 'It All Fades Away' from The Bridges of Madison County on YouTube yesterday. Check out him singing the Jason Robert Brown hit below!

VIDEO: In Rehearsal with Ramin Karimloo for B.B. King Blues Club Concert
by Julie Musbach - 07/22/2017

Ramin Karimloo shared a rehearsal video via Facebook in preparation for his upcoming appearance at B.B. King Blues Club in New York City this coming Sunday and Monday. Check out his tune from Godspell below!

VIDEO: BWW Exclusive: Ethel Merman Performs GYPSY Showstopper on PBS' JFK: THE LOST Inaugural Gala
by Caryn Robbins - 06/06/2017

Below, BWW has an exclusive sneak peek clip from the upcoming PBS broadcast, featuring Ethel Merman performing 'Everything's Coming Up Roses.'

VIDEO: First Look - Two-Part Finale of Showtime's Limited Event Series GUERRILLA
by Caryn Robbins - 05/11/2017

The critically acclaimed SHOWTIME limited event seriesGUERRILLA will air its final two episodes back-to-back on Sunday, May 14 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on air, on demand and over the internet.

VIDEO: On This Day, March 30- THE LION KING Plays 1,000 Broadway Performances
by A.A. Cristi - 03/30/2017

On this day in 2000, The Lion King,reached its 1,000th performance at the New Amsterdam Theatre. Based on the animated film of the same name,  the show opened on Broadway November 13, 1997 and won the 1998 Tony Award for Best Musical.

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