Brief 10/4: TINA is Coming to Broadway, and More!

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1) David Cromer to Direct NEXT TO NORMAL in Chicago, Full Cast Announced
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2018

Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma, announces casting for its upcoming production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Next to Normal, with music by Tom Kitt, book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer (The Band's Visit) and music directed by Andra Velis Simon. Next to Normal runs May 8 - June 16, 2019 in the Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Theatre at 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe. The Press Opening is Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.. (more...)

2) Official: TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Will Open on Broadway in Fall 2019!
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2018

The producers of TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL, the new musical based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner are pleased to announce that over 200,000 new tickets will go on sale on Monday 24 September 2018, taking bookings to 20 July 2019.. (more...)

3) VIDEO: Lady Gaga Talks A STAR IS BORN, Celebrity Crushes, and More on Ellen
by Stage Tube - October 03, 2018

Lady Gaga recently appeared on Ellen, where she discussed her upcoming role in A Star Is Born.. (more...)

4) Reminder: Turn OFF Your Phone Today at the Theatre; FEMA Test Alert Scheduled for 2:18pm
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2018

FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018. The WEA portion of the test, which will be sent to consumer cell phones, will begin at 2:18 p.m. EDT.. (more...)

5) Fall in Love Again with Paul Gordon's EMMA, Starring Kelli Barrett, Now Streaming On-Demand
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2018

Fall in Love Again with Paul Gordon's EMMA Now Streaming On-Demand. EMMA, a timeless love story from one of the most widely read writers of all time, is a musical that will entice modern audiences to fall in love again with one of Jane Austen's most adored heroines.. (more...)

Today's Call Sheet:

-Ethan Slater, Drew Gehling, And More Will Perform The Music & Lyrics Of Drew Gasparini At Feinstein's/54 Below tonight!

-Cast Of Yiddish FIDDLER Come To Broadway Sessions Tonight!

BWW Exclusive: James Wallert Makes Space Onstage for THE WINNING SIDE at Epic Theatre Ensemble

Set Your DVR...

-Lady Gaga will appear on THE LATE SHOW WITH Stephen Colbert tonight!

What we're geeking out over: The Mathletes Celebrate MEAN GIRLS Day With Some Sick Rhymes

What we're watching: Hear the Story and Watch a Sneak Peek of A BRONX TALE on Tour!

See you bright and early tomorrow, BroadwayWorld!