Brief 4/13: CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD Celebrated Opening Night, Tony Award Information, and More!

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1) Photo Flash: First Look at JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Starring Heath Saunders

The North American premiere of Timothy Sheader's explosive Olivier Award-winning production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar opens this month at Lyric and includes artists Heath Saunders as Jesus, Ryan Shaw as Judas, and Jo Lampert as Mary Magdalene. Lyric is the only place to experience the grand scale of this acclaimed production in its first staging outside London.. (more...)

2) Photo Flash: First Look at Jessie Mueller, Joshua Henry & More in CAROUSEL on Broadway!
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2018

Rodgers & Hammerstein's classic musical Carousel, under the direction of three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien and choreography by Justin Peck, opens officially Thursday, April 12. Check out photos of the cast in action below!. (more...)

3) Leslie Odom Jr. and Katharine McPhee Will Announce the Tony Nominations
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2018

The Tony Awards Nominations Announcement will be co-hosted by Tony and Grammy Award winner, Leslie Odom, Jr. and Katharine McPhee, who is currently starring in the Tony nominated musical Waitress. Also in attendance will be David Henry Hwang, Chairman of the American Theatre Wing; Heather Hitchens, President & CEO of the American Theatre Wing; Thomas Schumacher, Chairman of The Broadway League; Charlotte St. Martin, President of The Broadway League.. (more...)

4) BWW TV: A Sneak Peek at the Upcoming Production of COMPANY
by BroadwayWorld TV - April 12, 2018

On 10 April BroadwayWorld UK went down to London's Joe Allen restaurant to get a sneak peek of Elliott & Harper's upcoming production of Company!. (more...)

5) Tony Awards Decide Eligibility for FROZEN, ANGELS IN AMERICA, 1984, THREE TALL WOMEN & More
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2018

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met on April 12 for the third time this season to decide the eligibility of Broadway productions for the American Theatre Wing's 2018 Tony Awards®, presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing. The Committee will meet regularly throughout the 2017-2018 Broadway season to make eligibility determinations.. (more...)

Today's Call Sheet:

-GOLDEN GIRLS LIVE: ON STAGE! returns to NYC for a 15th anniversary production, and officially opens tonight!

-MANGLED BEAMS looks at Native American Iron Workers who cleared debris on 9/11, and begins previews tonight!

BWW Exclusive: Denzel Washington and company bringeth THE ICEMAN COMETH back to Broadway!

What we're watching: Joshua Jackson, Lauren Ridloff, and more celebrate opening night of CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD!

Social Butterfly: The Stanley Cup makes a guest appearance at COME FROM AWAY!

See you bright and early Monday, BroadwayWorld!