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Brief 7/11: MARY POPPINS RETURNS Sets Early Release Date, and More!

By: Jul. 11, 2018
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1) Brief 7/11: MARY POPPINS RETURNS Sets Early Release Date, and More!  Image Breaking: Broadway, Here He Comes! Jeremy Jordan Joins Kerry Washington, Steven Pasquale & More in AMERICAN SON
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2018

Broadway, here he comes! Tony and Grammy Award nominee Jeremy Jordan ("Supergirl," Newsies) joins previously announced stars Kerry Washington, Steven Pasquale and Eugene Lee in the Broadway premiere of AMERICAN SON.. (more...)


2) Brief 7/11: MARY POPPINS RETURNS Sets Early Release Date, and More!  Image Photo: A Many Splendored Thing! First Look at the Set of MOULIN ROUGE!
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2018

The show must go on! The pre-Broadway engagement of Moulin Rouge! The Musical begins performances tonight, Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at the Emerson Colonial Theatre. Get a sneak peek at the spectacular, spectacular set below!. (more...)


3) Brief 7/11: MARY POPPINS RETURNS Sets Early Release Date, and More!  Image British Protesters Get 'American Idiot' To Top of Charts in Honor of Trump's Visit
by Stephanie Wild - July 10, 2018

In 2010, President Trump saw the Broadway musical 'American Idiot,' based on the Green Day album by the same name. He called the show an 'amazing theatrical experience' on Twitter. What he didn't know was that eight years later, the song by the same name would be used against him.. (more...)


4) Brief 7/11: MARY POPPINS RETURNS Sets Early Release Date, and More!  Image VIDEO: Watch Samantha Barks and Andy Karl Strike a Pose for PRETTY WOMAN
by Stage Tube - July 10, 2018

Pretty Woman is coming to Broadway! Before she walks down 41st Street, catch a first look at Samantha Barks and Andy Karl in costume as Vivian and Edward below!. (more...)


5) Brief 7/11: MARY POPPINS RETURNS Sets Early Release Date, and More!  Image Christina Sajous Will Take Over as 'Sandy Cheeks' in SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Later This Month
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2018

BroadwayWorld has just learned that SpongeBob SquarePants will get a new furry friend before the show takes its final Broadway bow. . (more...)


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Today's Call Sheet:

-BAD ASS BEAUTY begins performances at the NYMF today!

-Little Foxes Theatre Company's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM begins performances today!


BWW Exclusive: Susan Egan Talks Reprising Belle In BEAUTY AND THE BEAST in California

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Set Your DVR...

-Jason Mraz will appear on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE tonight!


What we're geeking out over: Disney Will Release MARY POPPINS RETURNS, Starring Lin-Manuel Miranda and Emily Blunt, Sooner Than Expected

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What we're watching: Lin-Manuel Miranda Makes Music On An All-New Episode of NINA'S WORLD


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