BWW Morning Brief May 24th, 2017 - CONCERT FOR AMERICA Hits the West Coast and More!
By: Jessica Khan May. 24, 2017
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1) VIDEO: DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Ben Platt Performs 'For Forever' on LATE SHOW
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2017
On last night's LATE SHOW, Tony nominee Ben Platt spoke with host Stephen Colbert about his hit Broadway musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN and performed the emotional number 'For Forever' from the show.. (more...)
2) Breaking: LOVE NEVER DIES Announces 2017-18 Touring Engagements
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2017
Love Never Dies will make its North American premiere in Detroit, MI at the Fisher Theater from October 17-29, with official opening night October 25, following a special preview engagement in Baltimore, MD at the Hippodrome Theater from October 3-8. Complete North American touring schedule for the 2017-18 season is below. Casting will be revealed at a later date.. (more...)
3) VIDEO: Cast of Broadway's COME FROM AWAY Performs on 'LATE NIGHT'
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2017
The cast of Broadway's COME FROM AWAY performed the show's opening number, 'Welcome to the Rock' on last night's LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS. Check out the appearance below!. (more...)
4) Official: Trump's 2018 Budget Calls for Elimination of National Endowment for the Arts
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2017
In news which was unfortunately expected, Donald Trump's official budget for the fiscal year 2018 will call for the eventual elimination of funding for The National Endowment for the Arts.. (more...)
5) Kristin Chenoweth, Josh Groban & More React to Ariana Grande Concert Tragedy
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2017
Ariana Grande's concert at Manchester Arena in England ended in tragedy last night when an explosion killed 22 people and injured over 50 others. Today Kristin Chenoweth, James Corden and more react to the tragic news.. (more...)
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Today's Call Sheet:
- ANIMAL, starring Rebecca Hall, starts this evening at Atlantic Theater.
- Elena Shaddow and Mark Evans lead MARY POPPINS, beginning tonight at Paper Mill...
- Chita Rivera, Rachel Bloom, Wayne Brady and more take part in 'CONCERT FOR AMERICA' on the West Coast!
BWW Exclusive: Watch "Backstage Bite with Katie Lynch" featuring GREAT COMET's Nicholas Belton!
#WednesdayWisdom: See what these Latinx artists think about their value in the next installment of R.Evolucion Latina's 'Faces of Broadway' series...
What we're geeking out over: The new musical ATTACK OF THE ELVIS IMPERSONATORS, arriving Off-Broadway next month!
What we're watching: Abigail Breslin and more in ABC's new adaptation of DIRTY DANCING, airing tonight!
Social Butterfly: See what Broadway vets had to say after the tragedy at Ariana Grande's concert earlier this week in Manchester...
Off to work.
- Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) May 23, 2017
Take breaths.
Take breaks.
Carry on.
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