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BWW Morning Brief July 17th, 2017 - Broadway Stars 'Stand Up for Freedom' and More!

By: Jul. 17, 2017
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1) VIDEO: There's a War Going on Out There in Westeros! GREAT COMET Covers GAME OF THRONES Theme
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3) VIDEO: Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole Talk Espionage and Camaraderie in WAR PAINT
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Ghostlight Records celebrated the Original Broadway Cast Recording of the new musical WAR PAINT with a special event at Barnes & Noble. Stars Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole were featured in conversation with the show's composer Scott Frankel, check out their chat below!. (more...)

4) Mission Accomplished! OSLO Takes its Final Broadway Bow Today
by Stephanie Wild - July 16, 2017

Today, July 16, Oslo concludes its Broadway run after an extension on its limited engagement at the Lincoln Center Theatre. Take a look at the show's journey on Broadway below!. (more...)

5) Photo Flash: The Actors Fund Celebrates FAME 35th Anniversary Reunion Concert
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2017

The Actors Fund - the national human services organization that helps everyone in performing arts and entertainment in times of need, crisis or transition - celebrated "FAME" 35th Anniversary Reunion Concert on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at The Troubadour in West Hollywood, California.. (more...)

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Today's Call Sheet:

- CATS welcomes a new 'Mistoffelees' this evening on Broadway.
- Bryce Pinkham, Drew Gehling & Kevin Massey headline DUST AND SHADOW in concert tonight...
- And stage stars 'STAND UP FOR FREEDOM' to benefit the ACLU!

BWW Exclusive: Check out the cast of SCHOOL OF ROCK jamming at Bryant Park!

What we're geeking out over: The relative (but surely talented) unknowns cast in Disney's upcoming, live-action ALADDIN!

What we're watching: Bryan Cranston in the new trailer for Ivo van Hove's NETWORK at the National...

Social Butterfly: Check out Disney's magical new motion poster for MARY POPPINS RETURNS!

See you bright and early tomorrow, BroadwayWorld!







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