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Casting Update Announced For GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS At The London Palladium
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2019


Qdos Entertainment today announce that Janine Duvitski will play Mummy Bear, Sophie Isaacs will play the title role of Goldilocks and Lauren Stroud will play Baby Bear in the 2019 London Palladium Pantomime Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Performances begin at the London Palladium on Saturday 7 December 2019 for a strictly limited 5-week run until Sunday 12 January 2020.

AFTER THE BLAST Goes Underground In Exciting New Play
by Julie Musbach - Oct 9, 2019


Zoe Kazan's latest play, After the Blast, is set to take the Black Box Stage as part of the new Firestone Theatre season.

VIDEO: Kristin Chenoweth & Cobie Smulders Discuss Their New York Beginnings on THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 4, 2019


James asks his guests Kristin Chenoweth and Cobie Smulders about their beginnings in New York City - pointing out their first apartments were both were strangers, sleeping on a bunk bed. And Kristin makes sure James understand her apartment had the Clapper - the light switch device - and not another version of the clap.

Debra Wanger Announces New Audiobook And Workbook/Planner
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2019


Actor, Author, Coach and Public Speaker, Debra Wanger is an often-sought-after professional actor, well known in the San Diego region. She published her debut book The Resilient Actor: How to KickAss In the Business Without It Kicking Your Ass in 2017 and is thrilled to announce the upcoming The Resilient Actor Audiobook and The Resilient Actor Workbook & Planner: How to Kick Ass in the Business Without It Kicking Your Ass.

Grand Rapids Symphony Salutes 'Queens Of Soul' With Spectacular Tribute
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2019


Detroit's own Aretha Franklin truly was the a?oeQueen of Soul,a?? recording more than 100 charted singles including 17 Top 10 Pop singles and 20 No. 1 R&B singles. The first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Franklin was ranked number one Rolling Stone magazine's list of 100 Greatest Singers of All Time in 2010. 

Michael Longoria Brings LIKE THEY DO IN THE MOVIES to Feinstein's at the Nikko
by Julie Musbach - Sep 18, 2019


Michael Longoria, star of Jersey Boys and The Midtown Men, will bring his one-man show, Like They Do In The Movies,to Feinstein's at the Nikko for one performance onlya?"Wednesday, October 16 at 7 p.m. Featuring songs from his brand-new album of the same namea?"including 'Evergreen' from A Star Is Born, 'I Will Always Love You' from The Bodyguard, 'Take My Breath Away' from Top Gun and 'Unchained Melody' from Ghosta?"Longoria will take audiences on a romantic cinematic journey.

Shoshana Bean, Krysta Rodriguez, New Musicals And More Announced At Feinstein's/54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 29, 2019


This Month, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

Broadway Records Announces Michael Longoria's LIKE THEY DO IN THE MOVIES
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 29, 2019


Broadway Records will release Michael Longoria's new studio album, Like They Do In The Movies, digitally and in stores tomorrow, Friday, October 11, 2019. The album is currently available for pre-order at www.BroadwayRecords.com.

Tickets for CATS Go On Sale August 23 for Music Hall At Fair Park Engagement
by Sarah Hookey - Aug 22, 2019


One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Dallas November 5-17, 2019 presented by Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM) and Broadway Across America (BAA), as part of a multi-season North American tour.

La Mirada Presents GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL Featuring Cathy Rigby and More
by Julie Musbach - Aug 15, 2019


La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts & Mccoy Rigby Entertainment present the West Coast Premiere of GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL, book by Dan Remmes, music by Neil Berg, lyrics by Nick Meglin, (Adapted from the Warner Bros. motion picture written by Mark Steven Johnson), additional orchestrations by Phil Reno, choreography by Michele Lynch, musical direction by Benet Braun and direction by Matt Lenz.

Where is the HAIRSPRAY Original Cast Now?
by Linnae Medeiros - Aug 15, 2019


Hey there, teenage Baltimore! It's officially been seventeen years since Broadway audiences were first welcomed the the 60s with the opening of Hairspray at the Neil Simon Theatre on August 15, 2002. To celebrate the special occasion, we're looking back what the nicest kids in town have been up to since leaving The Corny Collins Show, including Marissa Jaret Winokur, Harvey Fierstein, Matthew Morrison, Kerry Butler, and more! Check it all out!

BWW Interview: THE LION KING's Shahadi Wright Joseph on Broadway Beginnings, Black Girl Magic, and Forging a Future in Film
by Matt Smith - Aug 13, 2019


'Naaaaaaaaaaants ingonyama bagithi Baba!' No matter who you are or where you're from, it's a sure bet you're familiar with those iconic introductory lines. Set against the majestic backdrop of the rising Serengeti sun, the universally-recognized African cry, beckoning scores of meerkats, elephants, antelope and giraffes to emerge and greet the newest member of their animal tribe, is the quintessential Disney opening that defined a generation. 

The Lark Theater Presents KINKY BOOTS
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2019


The Lark Theater presents the Tony Award winning musical, KINKY BOOTS. Filmed Live at Adelphi Theatre in London's West End Theater.

DANCING IN THE STREETS – MUSIC OF MOTOWN Comes To Grand Rapids Symphony's 2019 Picnic Pops
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2019


In the 1920s, the Motor City put American on wheels. In the 1940s, Detroit became the a?oeArsenal of Democracy.a??

Wake Up With BWW 7/24: Ivan Hernandez and Ann Sanders in DEAR EVAN HANSEN, TINA Casting, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2019


Today's top stories: New casting has been announced for Tina, two new cast members are set for Dear Evan Hansen, and more!

Josh Piterman, Britt Lenting, and Richard Woodford Join THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2019


As THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA heads in to its 34th year in the West End, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh are delighted to announce that Australian singer and performer Josh Piterman will play 'The Phantom' from 9 September 2019.

From Disney Channel to Broadway- Stars Who Have Made Their Debut!
by Abigail Charpentier - Jul 20, 2019


Everyone loves a little nostalgia, especially when it comes to their favorite television shows and movies growing up. For millennials and Gen Z-ers, these probably include a few DCOMs (Disney Channel Original Movie) and series. Several of the stars of these films and TV shows have gone on to further their acting and singing careers on Broadway, and some even got their start on the stage. Below is a list of stars that you may or may not know have a few theatre credits under their belt!

Sara Esty, Jeffrey Schecter And More to Lead Cape Playhouse's A CHORUS LINE
by Julie Musbach - Jul 9, 2019


The Cape Playhouse at the Cape Cod Center for the Arts announces complete casting for their upcoming production of the Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning musical A Chorus Line.

Take a Look Back on Aaron Tveit's Career As He Returns to Broadway in MOULIN ROUGE!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2019


Broadway, brace yourself for the return of Aaron Tveit! Tveit has had an extremely successful and diverse career, on stage and screen, but Broadway has been missing him since he wrapped up in Catch Me If You Can in 2011. Now, Tveit is making his return to the Great White Way in Moulin Rouge! Take a look back on Aaron's career, and see what he's been up to since we last saw him on a Broadway stage!

Meet the Current Cast Keeping FROZEN Cool In Summer
by Julie Musbach - Jul 5, 2019


The cold never bothered Broadway anyway! Frozen is now playing at the historic St. James Theatre, where it opened on Thursday, March 22, 2018 and has been in the top 10 best-selling shows every week, establishing itself as the biggest musical hit of its season. Having grossed more than any new Broadway musical since Hamilton and set four St. James Theatre house records in less than a year, Frozen has been seen by nearly 1M people since its Denver pre-Broadway engagement. As the summer days heat up, we're cooling down by getting to know the current 2019 cast!

The Philly POPS to Perform with Jennifer Hudson, Susan Egan in WAWA WELCOME AMERICA Performances
by Rebecca Russo - Jun 25, 2019


 The Philly POPS will give three performances during the annual Wawa Welcome America Festival, including POPS on Independence with Disney Princess Susan Egan and POPS on the Parkway with Academy and GRAMMY award-winning superstar Jennifer Hudson.

World Premiere Of SAFE SPACE Opens In Previews Tomorrow
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2019


Bay Street Theater is pleased to announce the World Premiere of SAFE SPACE begins tomorrow, June 25, and runs through July 21. This is a new play by Alan Fox; directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien (All My Sons, Henry IV, Hairspray, The Coast of Utopia).

Boulevard Theatre Announces Opening Plans - London Premiere of GHOST QUARTET, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 19, 2019


Director of Soho Estates Fawn James and Artistic Director Rachel Edwards together announce the opening programme for the Boulevard as the newly-reimagined venue opens its doors to the public for the first time in October 2019. The first show will be the London premiere of Dave Malloy's celebrated song cycle Ghost Quartet brought to life by the team behind the recent hit production of Sweeney Todd which won great acclaim in London and New York. Ghost Quartet will run alongside a packed roster of late-night and Sunday performances of cabaret, improv, jazz, comedy, classical music and poetry. The Boulevard Theatre's 2020 season will be announced in September.

Rachel Edwards And Fawn James Announce Opening Plans For The Brand New Boulevard Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 19, 2019


Director of Soho Estates Fawn James and Artistic Director Rachel Edwards together announce the opening programme for the Boulevard as the newly-reimagined venue opens its doors to the public for the first time in October 2019. The first show will be the London premiere of Dave Malloy's celebrated song cycle Ghost Quartet brought to life by the team behind the recent hit production of Sweeney Todd which won great acclaim in London and New York. Ghost Quartet will run alongside a packed roster of late-night and Sunday performances of cabaret, improv, jazz, comedy, classical music and poetry. The Boulevard Theatre's 2020 season will be announced in September.

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