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Wake Up With BWW 12/18: Catherine McCormack Joins THE FERRYMAN, and More!

By: Dec. 18, 2018
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Today's Call Sheet:

-Catherine McCormack joins the cast of The Ferryman today!

The Olivier Award nominee will join the company of Jez Butterworth's The Ferryman, directed by Sam Mendes, beginning today, December 18. McCormack will make her Broadway debut in the role of "Mary Carney," which she first played in the London cast. She replaces Genevieve O'Reilly, who departed the production on Sunday, December 16.

BWW Exclusive: Pets Of Broadway: Meet Samantha Barks' Little Diva, Ivy Barks!

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This week's Pets of Broadway introduces you to Ivy, a Cavachon mix who is this Broadway leading lady's best friend! Oh, did we mention her mom is Pretty Woman's star, Samantha Barks?

Set Your DVR...

-Emily Blunt will appear on THE LATE SHOW WITH Stephen Colbert and THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH James Corden tonight!

-Lin-Manuel Miranda will appear on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN and THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH James Corden tonight!

-Kristin Chenoweth will appear on THE VIEW this morning!

What we're geeking out over: Lin-Manuel Miranda Teams Up With Jimmy Fallon To Bring THE TONIGHT SHOW To Puerto Rico!

It was revealed tonight that when Tony, Grammy, Emmy and Pulitzer Prize winner Lin-Manuel Miranda heads to Puerto Rico for 24 performances of "Hamilton", "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" will be heading there with him. It was announced this evening that a special episode of The Tonight Show will air from the island on Jan. 15.

The evening will include a rare and exclusive "Hamilton" performance featuring Miranda and the new touring cast beginning in Puerto Rico.

What we're watching: Watch ANASTASIA's Christy Altomare and Cody Simpson Duet on Acoustic 'Once Upon a December'

Earlier this month, Australian recording artist Cody Simpson made his Broadway debut in Anastasia as leading man "Dmitry." Now, Simpson duets with Anastasia star Christy Altomare on a never-before-heard acoustic arrangement of "Once Upon a December!"

Social Butterfly: Get a First Taste of Gavin Creel and Sara Bareilles Together in WAITRESS

As previously announced, Sara Bareilles, will return to Waitress in the role of Jenna, joined by Tony Award-winner, Gavin Creel as Dr. Pomatter for a limited engagement January 7 to February 3, 2019.

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See you bright and early tomorrow, BroadwayWorld!




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