Wake Up With BWW 4/12: THE CHER SHOW Cast Recording is Released Today, and More!

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Happy Friday! Top off another week by catching up on the latest Broadway news!

First, casting has been announced for the upcoming In The Heights film! Lin-Manuel Miranda took to Twitter yesterday to announced that Anthony Ramos will star as Usnavi, Melissa Barrera as Vanessa, Corey Hawkins as Benny, and Leslie Grace as Nina. Yesterday it was also announced that Jimmy Smits will play Nina's father, Kevin!

Tina has found her home on Broadway! Tina - The Tina Turn Musical will open at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre this fall!

The latest Tony committee rulings were released yesterday! The new rulings cover Kiss Me, Kate, King Kong, and Be More Chill, plus cover new rules for plays!

Go way down to Hadestown in the all new production photos released yesterday! The photos feature the show's stars Reeve Carney, Patrick Page, Eva Noblezada, and more!

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1) BREAKING: Anthony Ramos, Melissa Barrera, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace Will Lead IN THE HEIGHTS FILM; Set For 2020 Release

Lin-Manuel Miranda took to Twitter to announce the leads for the highly anticipated film adaptation of In The Heights! Anthony Ramos will star as Usnavi, Melissa Barrera as Vanessa, Corey Hawkins as Benny, and Leslie Grace as Nina. Earlier today it was announced that Jimmy Smits will play Nina's father, Kevin.. (more...)

2) Jenn Colella and Charles Shaughnessy to Lead PETER PAN at Pittsburgh CLO

Pittsburgh CLO's 2019 Summer Season will be highlighted by stand-out performances from Broadway's best and distinguished stars of film and television, including Jenn Colella, star of Tony-winning Come From Away, Charles Shaughnessy, best known as Maxwell Sheffield on TV's The Nanny and Ace Young of American Idol fame.. (more...)

3) TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Will Open at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre This Fall!

TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL will open on Broadway at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street, NYC) on Thursday, November 7, 2019. Preview performances begin on Saturday, October 12, 2019. For more information, visit www.TinaOnBroadway.com.. (more...)

4) Jimmy Smits to Join Cast of IN THE HEIGHTS Film
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Emmy and Golden Globe winner Jimmy Smits is in talks to join the film adaptation of In the Heights, according to Collider. . (more...)

5) Tony Award Administration Committee Rules On BE MORE CHILL, KING KONG, KISS ME KATE, Plus New Rules for Plays!

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met today for the third time this season and confirmed the eligibility status of seven Broadway productions for the 2019 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards®. The Tony Awards Administration Committee will meet a total of four times throughout the 2018-2019 season to decide the eligibility for the 73rd Annual Tony Awards. . (more...)

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THE CHER SHOW cast album is released digitally today!

The original cast album to the Broadway hit The Cher Show is released digitally Today, Friday, April 12th on Warner Bros. Records with the physical CD album release on Friday, May 10th and pre-order available today. Fans who pre-order the album will receive "If I Could Turn Back Time" instantly. The bio-musical, which opened on December 3rd at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York, is a celebration of the one and only Cher and her amazing six decade career and life story.

BWW Exclusive: Patti LuPone, Brian Stokes Mitchell Sing 'The Gift I Wish For Every Year' on Disney Junior's VAMPIRINA

BroadwayWorld has the exclusive sneak-peek of the duet that Patti LuPone and Brian Stokes Mitchell will perform in this Friday's new episode of "Vampirina."

The song is a part of the episode "Desserter Mystery" in which the special cake that Vee makes for Nanpire's birthday goes missing, Vee, Demi and Gregoria set out to solve the mystery of the misplaced dessert.

Tony Award winners LuPone ("Evita") and Stokes Mitchell ("Kiss Me, Kate") return as Nanpire and Grandpop in the episode.

Set Your DVR...

-Sara Bareilles will appear on THE TALK today!

What we're geeking out over: Take a Dive Into the Underworld with All New Photos from HADESTOWN

Hadestown is bringing myths to life in its Broadway premiere, get a peek inside the Underworld with all new photos below!

The new musical features the work of singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and is developed with innovative director and Tony Award nominee Rachel Chavkin.

The principal cast is led by Reeve Carney, André De Shields, Amber Gray, Eva Noblezada, and Patrick Page alongside Jewelle Blackman, Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer, and Kay Trinidad as the Fates. The chorus of Workers is played by Afra Hines, Timothy Hughes, John Krause, Kimberly Marable, and Ahmad Simmons. The full also includes swings Malcolm Armwood, T. Oliver Reid, Jessie Shelton, and Khaila Wilcoxon.

What we're watching: Sara Bareilles Performs New Single 'Fire' on THE LATE LATE SHOW

On Wednesday night, Sara Bareilles was a guest on THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH James Corden to promote her new album, "Amidst the Chaos." During the show, Bareilles performed her first single off the album, 'Fire.'

Social Butterfly: Chazz Palminteri and Robert De Niro Visit A BRONX TALE in Boston

Two iconic stars made a surprise appearance at last night's performance of A Bronx Tale in Boston. The show's creator, Chazz Palminteri, and co-director Robert DeNiro (who also directed, and starred in, the film) took the stage following curtain call to give a speech.

See you bright and early tomorrow, BroadwayWorld!