Brief 7/2: Get a Sneak Peek at SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE and More!
By: Stephi Wild Jul. 02, 2018
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Director and Choreographer Dame Gillian Lynne Passes Away at 92by Stephanie Wild - July 01, 2018
It has been announced today via her official Twitter that trailblazing dancer, director, and choreographer Dame Gillian Lynne has passed away.. (more...)
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BWW Flashback: Last Call in Paradise! ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Concludes Broadway Run Today
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2018
It's last call in paradise! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Escape to Margaritaville, the new musical featuring the songs of singer-songwriter-author Jimmy Buffett, will play its final Broadway performance at the Marquis Theatre today, July 1, 2018, after 29 preview and 124 regular performances.. (more...)
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IN THE HEIGHTS, HAIR, FREAKY FRIDAY, and More are Coming to a Screen Near You in BWW's July Stage-to-Screen Report
by Matt Tamanini - July 01, 2018
With news coming earlier this month that Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegria Hudes' Tony-winning musical IN THE HEIGHTS has been slated for a June 26, 2020 big-screen release, let's take a look at the other theatrical properties heading to screens large and small. . (more...)
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THE ICEMAN COMETH, with Denzel Washington, Takes Final Broadway Bows Today
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2018
Eugene O'Neill's ferocious American classic, The Iceman Cometh, starring Tony Award winner, two-time Academy Award winner, and 2018 Academy Award nominee Denzel Washington, concludes its limited engagement at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre today, July 1. The show, which earned eight Tony nominations earlier this year, opened on April 26 and has played 28 previews and 67 regular performances.. (more...)
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Upcoming CD Releases for July 2018
by - July 01, 2018
Check out the latest in upcoming releases of Broadway and theatre related CDs for July, 2018. . (more...)
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What we're geeking out over: COME FROM AWAY Gets a Logo Reboot for UK Run
.@ComeFromAwayUK is on sale today & we're delighted to be part of the team! Our Studio were challenged with evolving the artwork to better suit the London market whilst retaining the hand crafted appeal of the Broadway logo. Can you spot the differences? pic.twitter.com/NesqrFKaxN
- AKA (@akaAgency) June 29, 2018
What we're watching: Yakety Yak, SMOKEY JOE's Is Back! Meet the Company and Catch a Sneak Peek
Social Butterfly: Broadway Mourns the Passing of Dame Gillian Lynne
Farewell dearest Gillie, three generations of the British musical owe so much to you. With love, Andrew
- Andrew Lloyd Webber (@OfficialALW) July 1, 2018
See you bright and early tomorrow, BroadwayWorld!
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