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Brief 3/5: Wayne Brady Returns to KINKY BOOTS, First Look at MARY POPPINS RETURNS, and More

By: Mar. 05, 2018
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Today's Call Sheet:

- Wayne Brady begins his return engagement in KINKY BOOTS tonight!

- Glenn Close moderates a Town Hall chat with Andrew Lloyd Webber tonight to celebrate the release of his book UNMASKED!

- IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU plays a concert at 92Y tonight!

- Ed Dixon and Rebecca Luker lead the first of two readings of new musical PIECE OF MIND tonight!

BWW Exclusive: What's MCC's TRANSFERS all about? The cast explains at their press meet and greet event!

What we're geeking out over: Get a first look at Lin-Manuel Miranda and Emily Blunt in the all new teaser trailer for MARY POPPINS RETURNS that aired during last night's Oscars!

What we're watching: Watch Keala Settle's epic performance of 'This is Me' from last night's Oscars!

Social Butterfly: Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda and Weird Al lip sync 'The Hamilton Polka' with Jimmy Fallon!

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