Brief 9/11: Jennifer Simard Joins MEAN GIRLS, Ryan McCartan Joins WICKED, and More!
By: Stephi Wild Sep. 11, 2018
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Cast And Dates Announced For 13th Touring Season of JERSEY BOYS
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2018
Casting and tour dates have been announced for the 2018-19 touring season of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. The cast will be led by Jonathan Cable (Nick Massi), Eric Chambliss (Bob Gaudio), Corey Greenan (Tommy DeVito) and Jonny Wexler (Frankie Valli) as The Four Seasons.. (more...)
2) 
Nathan Amzi Joins The Cast Of HEATHERS THE MUSICAL At Theatre Royal Haymarket
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2018
Heathers the Musical will welcome Nathan Amzi (Aladdin, In The Heights, Rock of Ages, The Voice UK) to Westerberg High for the first time at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Nathan will be joining Carrie Hope Fletcher in the smash-hit musical until the end of the semester on 24 November.. (more...)
3) 
No More Waiting! THE BAND'S VISIT Recoups on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2018
Tony Award-winning Best Musical, THE BAND'S VISIT has recouped its $8.75 million capitalization on Broadway. The new musical began performances on October 7, 2017 and officially opened on November 9, 2017 on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street).. (more...)
4) 
TITANIC May Be Sailing to Broadway with Eric Schaeffer at the Helm
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2018
According to a recent Equity casting notice, a revival of Titanic may be setting course for Broadway in the 2019-2020 season.. (more...)
5) 
Tony Goldwyn Helmed PAL JOEY to Hold Lab in November
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2018
In December of 2017 it was revealed that Tony Goldwyn was directing a new revival of Pal Joey, aiming to make it to Broadway in 2018. An Equity casting notice has just gone out seeking at new Joey for an upcoming lab to be presented in November. Richard LaGravenese pens the revised book.. (more...)
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Today's Call Sheet:
-Ryan McCartan joins the cast of WICKED as Fiyero beginning tonight!
-Jennifer Simard joins the cast of MEAN GIRLS as Mrs. Heron / Ms. Norbury / Mrs. George beginning tonight!
-Rosemary Harris joins the cast of MY FAIR LADY as Mrs. Higgins beginning tonight!
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-Brian Tyree Henry will appear on THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON tonight!
What we're geeking out over: John Legend, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Tim Rice Talk JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Backstage at the Emmys
What we're watching: Get A Taste of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Tour In Rehearsal
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Social Butterfly: HEAD OVER HEELS Cast Kick Off the 11th Season of Broadway Sessions
And a Happy Birthday shout-out to Adriane Lenox, who turns 62 today!
Adriane Lenox received the 2005 Tony Award for Doubt: A Parable, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play. She received Tony, Drama Desk, and Drama League nominations for her role in After Midnight in 2014.
She has also appeared as "Hattie" in the Broadway revival of Kiss Me, Kate; Caroline, or Change; Funny Girl and Dreamgirls. Adriane made her breakthrough through her Obie Award-winning performance in off-Broadway's Dinah Was. Her television credits include: "Lipstick Jungle," "Law & Order: SVU," "Third Watch" and "Law & Order."
See you bright and early tomorrow, BroadwayWorld!
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