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Jul. 05, 2015
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Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular articles that you might have missed from this weekend Sunday, July 5, 2015 - Sunday, July 5, 2015. Catch up below!

1) Kelli O'Hara Sends Well Wishes to US Soccer Player of the Same Name
by Sally Henry - July 05, 2015

It's a great year to be named Kelli/Kelley. At this year's Tonys ceremony, Broadway leading lady Kelli O'Hara won her long-awaited Tony Award, and almost exaclty a month later, U.S. Soccer player Kelley O'Hara will compete in the World Cup finals today, July 5. (more...)


2) Can You Spell R-E-U-N-I-O-N? Where Are the SPELLING BEE Students Now?
by Nora Dominick - July 05, 2015

BroadwayWorld has decided to take you back to the bee to look back at the extremely talented original cast as we prepare for the one-night only reunion! (more...)


3) Photo Flash: Go Behind-the-Scenes with HAMILTON Tech Rehearsals!
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2015

Lin-Manuel Miranda's latest musical, Hamilton has recently moved into the Richard Rodgers theatre in anticipation of a July 13 opening, and tech rehearsals started just days ago, July 2nd. The team has been posting photos all weekend, so BroadwayWorld brings you the latest behind-the-scenes shots below! (more...)


4) VIDEO: Idina Menzel Talks World Tour, Unique Song Selections, and More!
by Sally Henry - July 05, 2015

Idina Menzel recently took a break from rehearsing to chat with Yahoo! about her world tour. Having been on the road for a month now, she has already been amazed by the number of countries she's been able to visit and what each audience has to offer. Below, watch the superstar chat about her first leg of the tour! (more...)


5) Gloria Estefan's ON YOUR FEET Concludes Chicago Premiere Tonight; Next Stop- Broadway!
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2015

On Your Feet! had its Pre-Broadway World Premiere in Chicago, with a June 17 opening at the Oriental Theatre, and is closing tonight, July 5, 2015. (more...)


6) BWW TV Exclusive: CHEWING THE SCENERY- Randy Talks Marriage Equality & More with Liza!
by Randy Rainbow - July 05, 2015

It's time for the newest episode of BWW's exclusive TV series - CHEWING THE SCENERY WITH Randy Rainbow! In this edition, Randy chats with his best pal Liza Minnelli about all of the latest gossip. Check out the latest episode below! (more...)


7) Emmy-Winning Choreographer Phil Black Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2015

On the morning of June 5 at the Actors Fund Nursing Home in Englewood NJ, the Jazz and Tap teacher Phil Black passed away after fighting Parkinson's disease for over 20 years. (more...)


8) BWW Flashback: A Royal Farewell... WOLF HALL: PARTS 1 & 2 Closes on Broadway Today
by BWW Special Coverage - July 05, 2015

The Broadway runs of WOLF HALL: PARTS 1 & 2 officially come to an end this weekend. Based on the novels by Booker Prize-winner Hilary Mantel, WOLF HALL ends its 15-week engagement today, July 5, 2015, at the Winter Garden Theatre. At the time of closing, the run will have included 66 performances of Part 1 and 58 performances of Part 2. Below, BroadwayWorld takes you back to WOLF HALL's beginning on Broadway! (more...)


9) Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, 7/04 Pt. 2- THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Tour, PIPPIN Tour, and More!
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2015

BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our July 4 #SIP round-up! Check out Part 1 HERE. (more...)


10) Broadway at the Cabaret - Top 5 Cabaret Picks for July 6-12, Featuring Micky Dolenz, Kate Reinders, and More!
by Louisa Brady - July 05, 2015

Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestras begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: Natalie Douglas in 'Hello Dolly...The Music of Dolly Parton'; TASTiSKANK: Featuring Kate Reinders and Sarah Litzsinger; Micky Dolenz: A Little Bit Broadway, A Little Bit Rock 'n' Roll; 54 Sings Irving Berlin: There's No Business Like Show Business; and The Cast of Phantom Sings Andrew Lloyd Webber. (more...)


11) Adam Pascal Returns To 54 Below With New Solo Show, 11/22
by Pat Cerasaro - July 05, 2015

An iconic RENT rocker returns to 54 Below! (more...)


12) BWW's On This Day - July 5, 2015
by - July 05, 2015

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on July 5 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events! (more...)


13) Breaking News: American Ballet Theatre's Misty Copeland to Join Cast of ON THE TOWN in August
by Matt Tamanini - July 05, 2015

On the heels of being named the first female African-American principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre, The New York Times is reporting that Misty Copeland will be joining the cast of Broadway's ON THE TOWN next month. After New York City Ballet principal dancer Megan Fairchild departs the show, Copeland will take over the role of Ivy for two weeks, beginning August 25th.  (more...)





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