Brief 4/25: SAINT JOAN Opens on Broadway, and More!

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1) Outer Critics Circle Award Nominees Announced; SPONGEBOB, HARRY POTTER, and MY FAIR LADY Lead Nominations!

Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers and commentators covering New York theater for out-of-town newspapers, national publications and other media beyond Broadway, announced today (April 24, 2018) its nominees for the 2017-18 season. Broadway's "Come From Away" starJenn Colella along with "The Band's Visit" sensation Katrina Lenk presided over the (11AM) announcement ceremony in the Oak Room at New York's renowned Algonquin Hotel (59 W 44th Street). . (more...)

2) VIDEO: Allison Janney, Anna Faris and More Join James Corden in THE SOUND OF MUSIC on Crosswalk the Musical!
by Stage Tube - April 24, 2018

Feeling the pressure of airing in primetime, James takes on his most ambitious Crosswalk the Musical yet with 'The Sound of Music' -- and reluctantly invites Allison Janney, Anna Faris, Kunal Nayyar and Iain Armitage along to co-star, which turns into a fevered battle for the role of Maria. Check out the hilarious final product below!. (more...)

3) VIDEO: Jenn Colella and Katrina Lenk Announce The Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2018

Come From Away star Jenn Colella and The Band's Visit sensation Katrina Lenk announced the nominees for the 2017-18 Outer Critics Circle Awards today, April 24th in the Oak Room at New York's renown Algonquin Hotel (59 W 44th Street. Check out the video!. (more...)

4) Photo Flash: Donna McKechnie Joins HALF TIME at Paper Mill, Meet the Full Cast & Creative
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2018

Paper Mill Playhouse announced today the full cast and creative team for the East Coast premiere of Half Time. The newest addition to this stellar cast is Tony award winner and Broadway legend Donna McKechnie.. (more...)

5) Christiani Pitts and Eric William Morris Will Star in KING KONG
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2018

Producers Carmen Pavlovic (Global Creatures) and Roy Furman have announced first principal casting for the new musical King Kong. Christiani Pitts, currently starring in A Bronx Tale on Broadway, will star as Ann Darrow, and Eric William Morris, who played Sky in Mamma Mia!, will play Carl Denham.. (more...)

Today's Call Sheet:

-SAINT JOAN, starring Condola Rashad, officially opens tonight!

-LILI MARLENE returns to St. Lukes Theater beginning tonight!

BWW Exclusive: Check out photos of the cast of SUMMER taking its opening night bows!

What we're geeking out over: Get a first look at Denzel Washington and company in THE ICEMAN COMETH on Broadway!

What we're watching: Watch highlights from ANGELS IN AMERICA on Broadway!

See you bright and early tomorrow, BroadwayWorld!