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Global Creatures (Carmen Pavlovic, producer) has announced principal casting for Moulin Rouge! The Musical,playing Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG)'s Emerson Colonial Theatre for just 36 performances from June 27, 2018 through August, 5, 2018. Reviving a great theatrical tradition, Boston's crown jewel reopens its doors this summer with the World Premiere engagement of the musical, based on the 2001 20th Century Fox Motion Picture by Baz Luhrmann.. (more...)
2) Photo Coverage: AMERICAN IDOL Alum David Cook Takes First Bows in KINKY BOOTS!
by Jennifer Broski - April 04, 2018
Rock singer and former American Idol David Cook just made his Broadway debut as Charlie Price in Kinky Boots, playing a limited run through Saturday, May 5, 2018. Cook, who just released his brand new EP Chromance, succeeds Jake Shears. Check out photos from his first curtain call below!. (more...)
3) KPOP Leads the Pack in 33rd Annual Lucille Lortel Award Nominations- The Full List!
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2018
The Off-Broadway League today announced nominations in 19 categories for the 33rd Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway. The Lortel Awards will be presented on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at NYU Skirball Center beginning at 7:00 PM EST. This year's event will be hosted by actors Laura Benanti and Jason Jones and will once again serve as a benefit for The Actors Fund.. (more...)
4) VIDEO: Andrew Lloyd Webber Teases His Next Musical- 'It Involves a Person Who's Alive'
by Stage Tube - April 04, 2018
It's been just days since composer Andrew Lloyd Webber's last project, NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert, wrapped up, and already he is looking ahead to his next musical. He tells Kate Snow in an interview for NBC Nightly News: 'It could make a great story, and it also involves a person who's alive.' What do you think his next project will be? Watch the full interview below!. (more...)
5) Ruby Lewis Will Lead MARILYN! THE NEW MUSICAL in Las Vegas
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2018
One of Hollywood's most iconic stars is coming to the Las Vegas Strip in Marilyn! The New Musical, an original musical based on the life of Marilyn Monroe. The show will open at Paris Las Vegas with preview performances beginning May 23 and a grand opening June 1, just in time for Marilyn's birthday. Written, directed and produced by Tegan Summer, CEO of Prospect House Entertainment, in partnership with Authentic Brands Group, owner of the Estate of Marilyn Monroe, the new musical will feature acclaimed Broadway actress Ruby Lewis as the resident Marilyn Monroe.. (more...)
Today's Call Sheet:
-GOLDSTEIN, A New Musical, opens at The Actors' Temple tonight!
-R.EVOLUCION LATINA Presents TO BE OR NOT TO BE - A SHAKESPEAREAN EXPERIENCE, beginning performances tonight!
-WHAT MAKES US FEEL GOOD opens tonight at The Tank!
-spit&vigor's MOTH & FLAME by Sara Fellini begins performances tonight!
BWW Exclusive: Watch Broadway icon Bebe Neuwirth's guest appearance on THE GOOD FIGHT!
What we're geeking out over: Telly Leung and Taylor Trensch perform 'Who Will Love Me As I Am?' at Broadway Backwards!
What we're watching: Kelli O'Hara talks The Met's COSI FAN TUTTE!
Social Butterfly: KINKY BOOTS shared a video of the layered cake they received for their five-year anniversary on Broadway!
EVERYBODY SAY CAKE! ? Tonight, #KinkyBoots celebrates 5 YEARS with this incredible, five layer ?? courtesy of #CakeBoss' @CarlosBakery! pic.twitter.com/6tBHquybMf
- Kinky Boots (@KinkyBootsBway) April 4, 2018
See you bright and early tomorrow, BroadwayWorld!
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