Brief 4/10: Katharine McPhee Makes Her Debut in WAITRESS Tonight, MISS YOU LIKE HELL Opens at The Public, and More!
By: Stephi Wild Apr. 10, 2018
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Darren Criss & Lea Michele Will Reunite for Tour; Tickets Go On Sale This Wednesday!by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2018
Good news, Glee fans! Broadway veterans Lea Michele and Darren Criss have just announced they they will reunite for their LMDC tour. Criss explains: 'It'll be a little bit of everything- including Lea's solo music, MY solo music, and lots of songs we've always wanted to do from Glee, Broadway, and beyond.'. (more...)
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Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of THE STING's Pre-Broadway Engagement at Paper Mill Playhouse?
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2018
Paper Mill Playhouse is diving into the world of high stakes cons with the world premiere production of the new musical The Sting, which opened its Broadway-bound engagement at Paper Mill Playhouse last night, April 8. The show will play a limited engagement through April 29.. (more...)
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Photo Coverage: Go Inside the Super Fetch MEAN GIRLS Opening Night After Party
by Walter McBride - April 09, 2018
Mean Girls opened on Broadway last night, Sunday, April 8 at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street). Check out photos below of the cast's opening night after party!. (more...)
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BWW Review: THE STING at Paper Mill Playhouse-An Exhilarating World Premiere Musical
by Marina Kennedy - April 09, 2018
Paper Mill Playhouse is now presenting 'The Sting,' an exhilarating world premiere musical. Directed by John Rando with choreography by Warren Carlyle and musical direction by Fred Lassen, the show is Broadway bound and it's easy to see why. This wonderfully staged production has a great plot, a fabulous variety of musical numbers, and features a stellar cast.. (more...)
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Photo Coverage: Get In, Loser! We're Taking You Inside MEAN GIRLS' Opening Night Curtain Call
by Walter McBride - April 09, 2018
Mean Girls opened on Broadway last night, Sunday, April 8 at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street). Check out photos below of the cast's opening night curtain call!. (more...)
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Today's Call Sheet:
-Katharine McPhee begins performances as Jenna in WAITRESS tonight!
-MISS YOU LIKE HELL at The Public Theater, starring Daphne Rubin-Vega, officially opens tonight!
BWW Exclusive: Think pink with the company of MEAN GIRLS on opening night!
What we're geeking out over: Liza Minnelli returns to the stage to sing a CABARET classic!
What we're watching: Jimmy Fallon talks growing up a Broadway fan, Ellie Kemper and Tituss Burgess support Tina Fey, and more on the MEAN GIRLS Pink Carpet!
Social Butterfly: See Lin-Manuel Miranda and Oprah's full chat from SUPER SOUL SUNDAY!
And a Happy Birthday shout-out to Laura Bell Bundy, who turns 37 today!
Bundy made her professional debut at age 9, in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Since then, she has originated the roles of "Tina Denmark" in Ruthless The Musical, "Amber Von Tussle" in Hairspray, "Elle Woods" in Legally Blonde, and took a turn as "Glinda" in the smash hit Wicked. She has earned numerous nominations for her performances, including a Tony Award nomination for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical, an Outer Critics Circle nominations, and Drama Desk nominations. Laura Bell also appeared on television as "Marah" on Guiding Light, "Becky" on How I Met Your Mother, "Shelby" on Hart of Dixie, " Ginger" on Fuller House and her leading role as "Dr. Jordan Denby" on Anger Management opposite Charlie Sheen, and many more. Laura Bell's film work includes Dream Girls, Jumanji, Life with Mikey, The Adventures of Huck Finn, Home Is Where The Heart Is, After The Reality, Beauty Mark, CMT's To The Mat, Hallmark's Dear Dumb Diary, Up's Season's Greetings, and Lifetime's Becoming Santa. Her 2010 album on Universal Records, Achin' and Shakin' debuted as Top #5 albums on The Billboard country music charts.
See you bright and early tomorrow, BroadwayWorld!
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