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Brief 3/15: ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Opens and More!

By: Mar. 15, 2018
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1) Brief 3/15: ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Opens and More!  Image Lin-Manuel Miranda Teams with Ben Platt for the Next #Hamildrop!
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2018

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by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2018

According to the New York Times, Harper Lee's estate is trying to kill To Kill a Mockingbird- the play version, that is.. (more...)


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by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2018

On March 12, Broadway Belts for PFF! featured a "Sweet Sixteen" reunion of the Tony Award winning musical Hairspray. Broadway's Julie Halston emceed the evening, joined by Broadway stars Bryan Terrell Clark, Robert Creighton, Stephanie Gibson, Lesli Margherita and New York Yankees legend and Latin Grammy-nominee Bernie Williams.. (more...)


4) Brief 3/15: ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Opens and More!  Image Photo Flash: Bob Mackie Previews Looks from Pre-Broadway Premiere of THE CHER SHOW; Full Design Team Announced!
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2018

Producers Flody Suarez and Jeffrey Seller announced today the design team for The Cher Show including legendary costume designer and longtime Cher collaborator Bob Mackie. The Cher Show, the new musical based on the life and career of the iconic singer and actress, will have its Pre-Broadway Premiere in Chicago with previews beginning on June 12, 2018 at Broadway In Chicago's Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph).. (more...)


5) Brief 3/15: ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Opens and More!  Image Tony Winner Christian Borle Set to Join Season Five of TV Land's Hit Series YOUNGER
by TV News Desk - March 14, 2018

According to Variety, TV Land comedy "Younger" has booked Christian Borle in a guest starring role for its upcoming fifth season. Borle will portray journalist Don Ridley, a man who intrigues Liza (Sutton Foster) with his charm. Liza will take "interest" in Don and later confide in him.. (more...)


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Today's Call Sheet:

-ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE opens tonight at the Marquis Theatre!

-The Greenhouse Ensemble's newest production DADS, DATES, AND OTHER DISTURBANCES begins performances tonight!

-The Israeli Artists Project presents the New York premiere of SCOOP, beginning performances tonight!


BWW Exclusive: Rachel channels her inner Fraulein Maria in the latest episode of Rachel Unraveled!


What we're geeking out over: Get a first look at photos from ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE on Broadway!

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Photo Credit: Matthew Murphy
Check out more photos here!

What we're watching: Shoshana Bean performs 'Make it Rain' at her Los Angeles album release show!


Social Butterfly: Watch BAT OUT OF HELL tease London return with a live concert broadcast on Facebook!


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