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Brief 4/19: MY FAIR LADY Opens, and More!

By: Apr. 19, 2018
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1) Brief 4/19: MY FAIR LADY Opens, and More! Image THE LIGHTNING THIEF: The Percy Jackson Musical National Tour Will Launch In Chicago January 2019
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2018

THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL, an 'electrifying' (Newsday) musical adaption of the New York Times best-selling novel written by Rick Riordan, will launch its national tour in Chicago in January 2019 before heading across the country, with engagements announced in Seattle, Detroit, Charlotte, San Antonio and more. Additional tour cities and casting will be announced at a later date.. (more...)

2) Brief 4/19: MY FAIR LADY Opens, and More! Image Breaking: THE BAND'S VISIT, ANGELS IN AMERICA, MEAN GIRLS, FROZEN, And More Earn Drama League Nominations; See The Full List!
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2018

The Drama League (Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, Executive Artistic Director) today announced the 2018 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. The nominations were announced this morning by Tony® Award winners Harriet Harris, Julie White and Tony® Award nominee Christopher Sieber at the official announcement event at Sardi's Restaurant, which was streamed live online right here at BroadwayWorld.com.. (more...)

3) Brief 4/19: MY FAIR LADY Opens, and More! Image Actor's Equity to Rename Gypsy Robe Ceremony
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2018

Actors' Equity Association has announced that Equity's National Council has voted to retire the name 'Gypsy Robe' -- the name for the ritual that occurs on the stage of every Broadway musical with a chorus on opening night before the audience is admitted. While the name will change, the tradition will continue next season unchanged. . (more...)

4) Brief 4/19: MY FAIR LADY Opens, and More! Image Breaking News: Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban to Host 2018 Tony Awards
by Matt Tamanini - April 18, 2018

Today, Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban made an exciting announcement via social media, that despite not exactly being on the same page with their lines yet, that the two pop music superstars, and recent Broadway alums, will be hosting this June's Tony Awards.. (more...)

5) Brief 4/19: MY FAIR LADY Opens, and More! Image BWW TV: See Tina Turner in Action With Footage From the New Musical TINA!
by BroadwayWorld TV - April 18, 2018

TINA, a new musical based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner just opened at the Aldwych Theatre and is currently booking to 16 February 2019. Check out all new footage from the production below!. (more...)

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Today's Call Sheet:

-MY FAIR LADY opens tonight on Broadway!

-MANGLED BEAMS, about Native American iron workers who cleared debris on 9/11, opens tonight!

BWW Exclusive: Watch Harriet Harris and Julie White announce the Drama League Awards nominees!

Set Your DVR... Tina Fey and the cast of MEAN GIRLS will appear on THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON tonight!

What we're geeking out over: Check out new photos of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD!

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Photo Credit: Matthew Murphy
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What we're watching: Ali Stroker and more lead Cleveland Playhouse's THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE!

And a Happy Birthday shout-out to Tim Curry, who turns 72 today!

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Tim Curry is an English actor, voice actor and singer. He is known for his work in a diverse range of theatre, film, and television productions, often portraying villainous roles or character parts. Curry rose to prominence with his portrayal of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), reprising the role he had originated in the 1973 London and 1974 Los Angeles stage productions of The Rocky Horror Show.

His other stage work includes various roles in the original West End production of Hair, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the 1980 Broadway production of Amadeus, the Pirate King in the 1982 West End production of The Pirates of Penzance, Alan Swann in the Broadway production of My Favourite Year and King Arthur in Broadway and West End productions of Spamalot from 2005 to 2007.

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