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Disney Broadway Shows Scheduled to Resume Normal Performance Week Wednesday, 10/31

You've seen the League's announcement that alll of tomorrow (Tuesday) night's Broadway performances are cancelled. It's important to note that, for Mary Poppins, Newsies and The Lion King at least, the normal performance week is scheduled to resume on Wednesday, October 31, 2012. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Meet the NEWSIES- Corey Cott (Jack)

Since bursting onto Broadway in March, Newsies set and then broke five Nederlander Theatre house records on its way to becoming the best selling new musical of the spring. The show received 23 major theatrical nominations -- including eight Tony Award nods -- and won Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Score and Choreography. In the video below, meet one of the characters from the show- Jack, played by Corey Cott! (more...)

Disney Broadway Performances Cancelled Tonight and Tomorrow, 10/28 & 29

In response to the announced closing of the New York City mass transit system, and in the interest of guest, cast and company safety, the following performances have been cancelled: Mary Poppins Sunday, October 28th 6:30 New Amsterdam Theatre, The Lion King Sunday, October 28th 6:30 Minskoff Theatre, Newsies Monday, October 29th 7:30 Nederlander Theatre. (more...)

BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: Ron Raines on Playing NEWSIES' Bad Guy, Earning a Tony Nom for FOLLIES, and More! Plus a First Look at Raines as Pulitzer!

Newsies, the Tony® Award winning new American musical, has just welcomed 2012 Tony Award nominee Ron Raines as Joseph Pulitzer. In this edition, Richard chats with Ron about playing the villain, his favorite leading ladies, getting his start in opera and so much more! Plus, BroadwayWorld brings you an exclusive first look at Raines singing 'The Bottom Line' in NEWSIES. Click below to watch the full interview! (more...)

STAGE TUBE: NEWSIES Cast Gives Halloween Costume Tips!

In the video below, go behind the scenes with Andrew Keenan-Bolger and the Broadway cast of NEWSIES as they give you some tips for carrying the banner this Halloween! (more...)

Ron Raines Set to Join Cast of NEWSIES as 'Joseph Pulitzer' on October 9

Newsies, the Tony® Award winning new American musical, has just announced that 2012 Tony Award nominee Ron Raines will temporarily join the cast in the role of Joseph Pulitzer on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 and will play the role through Sunday, December 16, 2012. He steps in for John Dossett, who will be starring in Giant at the Public Theater. (more...)

BWW Photo Exclusive: NEWSIES Cast Sings for 'Carols For A Cure'

CAROLS FOR A CURE is the annual two-disc holiday CD compilation of original songs and holiday classics which benefits BC/EFA. These CDs boast the best voices from the worlds of Broadway, Off-Broadway and national tours. A full track list for this year's 14th edition has not yet been announced, but the cast of Broadway's NEWSIES was already hard a work yesterday recording their track for the album. Check out our exclusive photos from their recording session below! (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of BROADWAY ON BROADWAY with the Cast of NEWSIES!

Multi-talented actress, singer, television host, playwright, songwriter and author Kathie Lee Gifford hosted this year's Broadway on Broadway on 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. In the video below, Andrew Keenan-Bolger and the cast of NEWSIES take you behind the scenes of all the festivities! (more...)

Lavon Fisher-Wilson Joins Cast of NEWSIES as 'Medda'

Newsies, the Tony® Award winning new American musical, proudly welcomes Lavon Fisher-Wilson to the role of Medda Larkin beginning tonight. She succeeds Capathia Jenkins, who played her final performance on Sunday, September 9. (more...)

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Sept 8 - NEWSIES' Jeremy Jordan Gets Married, Broadway Supports Obama and More!

It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up! Today's photos feature NEWSIES' Jeremy Jordan with his groomsmen on his wedding day; cast members from NEWSIES, ONCE, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF tour and Gateway's PHANTOM supporting the re-election of President Obama; Lin-Manuel Miranda at BRING IT ON; THE BOOK OF MORMON's spoof 'The New Mormal', celebrating former star Andrew Rannells on the TV show 'The New Normal'; NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT channeling the college game day spirit; a first SIP from CHAPLIN; and much more! (more...)

Twitter Watch: Jeremy Jordan-'Can't wait to get married in less than an hour!! Love my girl.'

On Twitter Watch, Jeremy Jordan wrote 'Can't wait to get married in less than an hour!! Love my girl.' (more...)

Photo Coverage: Corey Cott's First Curtain Call as 'Jack Kelly' in NEWSIES!

Newsies, the Tony Award winning new American musical, welcomed Corey Cott to the role of the show's leading man Jack Kelly, full-time, beginning at today's 2pm performance. Cott became the Jack Kelly alternate in mid-August and has performed the role intermittently since. BroadwayWorld brings you photos of Cott's first curtain call as 'Jack Kelly' below! (more...)

Photo First Look at Corey Cott as 'Jack Kelly' in NEWSIES!

Newsies, the Tony® Award winning new American musical, proudly welcomes Corey Cott to the role of the show's leading man Jack Kelly, full time, beginning at today's 2pm performance. Cott became the Jack Kelly alternate in mid-August and has performed the role intermittently since. BroadwayWorld brings you photos of Cott as 'Jack Kelly' below! (more...)

BWW TV: Corey Cott Takes Over as 'Jack Kelly' in NEWSIES Tonight!

Corey Cott will become NEWSIES' new leading man, Jack Kelly, beginning tonight, Wednesday, September 5th. Cott became the Jack Kelly alternate earlier this summer and has continued as alternate until he assumes the role tonight. (more...)

Twitter Watch: Capathia Jenkins to Depart NEWSIES 9/9

On Twitter Watch, Capathia Jenkins wrote 'It's true, my last show @Newsies is on Sunday September 9th. Twelve more shows of pure joy! #BestFansiesEver (more...)

STAGE TUBE: NEWSIES' Ryan Breslin & Cast Show Off Major Swag!

In the video below, NEWSIES' Ryan Breslin, AKA 'Bresident,' teams up with some of his fellow cast mates for an awesome NEWSIES-themed rap video, directed by Andrew Keenan-Bolger. Check it out by clicking below! (more...)

STAGE TUBE: NEWSIES Cast Shows Off Favorite Fansie Gifts!

After 22 consecutive sold-out weeks, it's no surprise that the fans love Newsies. And now, you've got a behind the scenes look at how appreciative the cast is. In this video, the cast of Newsies takes you backstage to show off some of their favorite gifts, from some of their favorite Fansies. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: NEWSIES Cast Takes Part in Live Chat Tonight, 8/18

For the third time this year, cast members from the breakout American musical Newsies will chat with fans live on YouTube. Today, Saturday, August 18th at 6:00PM EST, Newsies' Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Ryan Steele, Garett Hawe and Laurie Veldheer will be on hand to talk about the show. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: THE ADDAMS FAMILY Tour Performs 'Bein' Part of NEWSIES' Spoof!

The cast of The Addams Family 1st National Tour comes up with their own witty lyrics for 'Carrying the Banner' from the Broadway musical Newsies, in their 'Bein' Part of Newsies' music parody video. Watch it below! (more...)

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- Ryan Breslin!

Welcome to THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As With Your Favorite Broadway Stars. Want to know what hooked them to a career in the theater? Their dream roles? Their Broadway crushes? Read on! In this next edition, we caught up with Ryan Breslin, who is starring as 'Race' in NEWSIES- currently playing at the Nederlander Theatre! (more...)

BWW TV: NEWSIES' New 'Jack Kelly,' Corey Cott in Action!

Just yesterday, Newsies announced that Corey Cott will become the show's new leading man, Jack Kelly, beginning Wednesday, September 5th. Cott became the Jack Kelly alternate earlier this month and will continue as alternate until he assumes the role full time. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: NEWSIES Cast to Take Part in Live Chat, 8/18

For the third time this year, cast members from the breakout American musical Newsies will chat with fans live on YouTube. This Saturday, August 18th at 6:00PM EST, Newsies' Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Ryan Steele, Garett Hawe and Laurie Veldheer will be on hand to talk about the show. (more...)

Extra, Extra: Jeremy Jordan To Depart NEWSIES for SMASH; Corey Cott Takes Over as Jack Kelly on September 5

Newsies has just announced that Corey Cott will become the show's new leading man, Jack Kelly, beginning Wednesday, September 5th. Cott became the Jack Kelly alternate earlier this month and will continue as alternate until he assumes the role full time. (more...)

BWW TV: NEWSIES Cast Carries the Banner to Broadway in Bryant Park with Corey Cott, Kara Lindsay & More!

The best of Broadway will be presented FREE on six consecutive Thursdays this summer with "106.7 Lite FM's Broadway in Bryant Park 2012" - a lunchtime series that began July 12 at 12:30 p.m. on the Bryant Park Stage. Sponsored by Resorts World Casino New York City and hosted by Lite FM's on-air personalities, the twelfth annual presentation of open-air, On- and Off- Broadway lunch hour performances will run through August 16. Featured in this week's event was: Chicago (Donna Marie Asbury, Dylis Croman, Cristy Candler, Tonya Wathen, Tony Yazbeck, Peter Nelson, Amos Wolff, Denny Paschall) Rebecca (Jill Paice, Ryan Silverman, Maree Johnson), Evita (Christina DeCicco, Max von Essen, Rachel Potter), Newsies (Corey Cott, Kara Lindsay, and Julie Foldesi), RENT (Anthony Federov, Sean Michael Murray, Emma Hunton, Shaleah Adkisson), and a special guest performance by Sista's: The Musical. Check out the performaces from the cast of Rebecca below! For details, schedule updates and a chance to win free Broadway tickets, fans can listen to 106.7 Lite FM on the station's website, www.1067litefm.com, as well as on iHeartRadio.com and the iHeartRadio mobile app, Clear Channel's best-in-class customizable digital listening service, that delivers everything listeners want in one free, fully-integrated service: instant access to more than 1,000 of the nation's most popular live broadcast and digital-only radio stations from 150 cities, plus user-created Custom Stations inspired by favorite artists and songs. Read more: http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-TV-Sneak-Peek-of-Broadway-Bound-REBECCA--Cast-Performs-at-Broadway-in-Bryant-Park-20120809#ixzz23579fq4o (more...)

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- Jess LeProtto!

Welcome to THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As With Your Favorite Broadway Stars. Want to know what hooked them to a career in the theater? Their dream roles? Their Broadway crushes? Read on! In this next edition, we caught up with Jess LeProtto, who is starring as 'Buttons' in NEWSIES- currently playing at the Nederlander Theatre! (more...)