Broadway AM Report, 7/1/2016 - It's Independence Day Weekend!
By: Jessica Khan Jul. 01, 2016
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it?
This weekend's big news: It's the 4th of July this holiday weekend, and HAMILTON's Christopher Jackson is among the lineup for PBS's A CAPITOL FOURTH, plus WAITRESS composer Sara Bareilles will perform on NBC's 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS!
NEWS YOU MISSED YESTERDAY:
- HBO is adapting TRUE BLOOD for Broadway!
- We got a first look (right) at Goodspeed's BYE BYE BIRDIE, photos of DANCE MOMS' Nia Sioux joining TRIP OF LOVE, highlights from Tim Rice's FROM HERE TO ETERNITY at Finger Lakes, and a peek at PARAMOUR in the recording studio!
- GYPSY, starring Imelda Staunton, is hoping for a 2018 start on Broadway...
- Speaking of Staunton, the actress is in talks for WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? in the West End!
- Broadway's HOLIDAY INN has found its full company.
- And a new BAT OUT OF HELL musical will premiere in Manchester for heading to London!
Broadway Weather Forecast: Thunderstorms today, but sunny and in the mid-80s the rest of the weekend - perfect for your Independence Day party!
What we're geeking out over: This four-part a cappella rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner"!
What we're watching: Christine Ebersole and company in the musical episode of ROYAL PAINS!
Time to warm up that voice!
Watch a sneak peek of tomorrow's #RoyalPains musical episode. #RoyalFarewellhttps://t.co/LMkiAsK15P - Royal Pains (@RoyalPains_USA) June 28, 2016
Video of the Day: Watch SCHOOL OF ROCK's Brandon Niederauer celebrate July Fourth, Jimi Hendrix-Style!
And a Happy Birthday shout-out to Audra McDonald, who turns 46 on Sunday!
Six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald is currently starring on Broadway in SHUFFLE ALONG. Before that, she appeared in LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL (she will reprise her role in London next year), THE GERSHWINS' PORGY AND BESS, 110 IN THE SHADE, A RAISIN IN THE SUN, HENRY IV, MARIE CHRISTINE, RAGTIME, MASTER CLASS, SOMETHING WONDERFUL, CAROUSEL and THE SECRET GARDEN. The actress has also appeared in concert productions of ANYONE CAN WHISTLE, PASSION, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, DREAMGIRLS and SWEENEY TODD.
Photo by Julieta Cervantes
See you bright and early on Tuesday, BroadwayWorld!
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