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Brief 8/17: Read the Reviews for PRETTY WOMAN, and More!

By: Aug. 17, 2018
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1) Brief 8/17: Read the Reviews for PRETTY WOMAN, and More! Image It's Showtime! Alex Brightman and Sophia Anne Caruso to Lead Pre-Broadway Tryout of BEETLEJUICE
by Alexa Criscitiello - August 16, 2018

It was announced today that Tony Award nominee Alex Brightman (School of Rock) will star as 'Beetlejuice' and two-time Lortel Award nominee Sophia Anne Caruso (Lazarus) will star as 'Lydia' in the world premiere Pre-Broadway engagement of the new musical comedy Beetlejuice.. (more...)

2) Brief 8/17: Read the Reviews for PRETTY WOMAN, and More! Image Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals Cover For Book of Good Morning and Goodnight Tweets
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2018

Lin-Manuel Miranda has revealed the physical version of the cover for his upcoming book, 'Gmorning, Gnight! Little Pep Talks for Me & You.' The book will feature some of Miranda's fan-favorite Good Morning and Goodnight tweets, and features illustrations by Jonny Sun.. (more...)

3) Brief 8/17: Read the Reviews for PRETTY WOMAN, and More! Image Corbin Bleu and Soara-Joye Ross to Lead Arena Stage's ANYTHING GOES
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2018

Arena Stage announces Corbin Bleu will play Billy Crocker and Soara-Joye Ross will play Reno Sweeney in Cole Porter's madcap seafaring musical, Anything Goes.. (more...)

4) Brief 8/17: Read the Reviews for PRETTY WOMAN, and More! Image VIDEO: Ariana Grande and James Corden Sing 'Suddenly Seymour' on Carpool Karaoke
by Stage Tube - August 16, 2018

Songstress Ariana Grande was the latest guest on James Corden's well-loved Carpool Karaoke series. The singer teamed up with Corden for duets on some of her hits, and then concluded with the Broadway favorite Suddenly Seymour from Little Shop of Horrors. Grande even noted that Audrey is her 'dream role.'. (more...)

5) Brief 8/17: Read the Reviews for PRETTY WOMAN, and More! Image VIDEO: Watch AMERICA'S GOT TALENT Season 12 Winner Darci Lynne's Rendition of 'Show Off' from THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
by Stage Tube - August 16, 2018

The winner of season 12 of AMERICA'S GOT TALENT, Darci Lynne, returns to the live show with an amazing rendition of 'Show Off' from The Drowsy Chaperone. . (more...)

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Today's Call Sheet:

-The Brick Presents HAMLET: WHAT DREAMS MAY COME, beginning tonight!

-New Musical PERFECTLY VICTORIAN Gets 29-Hour Reading in NYC today!

-Exquisite Corpse Company's THIS IS A DISTRACTION's LILIYA + KILLJOY officially open tonight!

What we're geeking out over: Watch Will Roland, George Salazar & More at Broadway in Bryant Park!

What we're reading: Check out all the reviews for PRETTY WOMAN!

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Social Butterfly: Walkin' Down the Red Carpet for PRETTY WOMAN Opening Night

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