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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 29, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 29, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
VIDEO: Amanda Seyfried Teases Broadway Musical Debut With Evan Rachel Wood After THELMA & LOUISE Reports

Amanda Seyfried has confirmed her plans to make her Broadway debut. It was previously reported that Seyfried had missed the Golden Globes because she was workshopping a musical adaptation of Thelma and Louise. She continued to tease the show's music and confirmed Evan Rachel Wood's involvement. Watch the interview video clip now!
Amanda Seyfried Workshopping THELMA & LOUISE MUSICAL; Evan Rachel Wood In Talks to Join

Amanda Seyfried is currently workshopping a musical version of “Thelma & Louise', with Evan Rachel Wood in talks to join the project. 
OZ Arts Nashville's CONVERSATIONS AT OZ Fundraiser To Return In Person In The New Year

OZ Arts Nashville's 'Conversations at OZ,' an annual fundraiser celebrating the art of conversation with community leaders and vibrant personalities, will take place in person once again on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 7 pm in its expansive creative warehouse.
World Premiere of Kate Tarker's MONTAG Extended at Soho Rep

Soho Rep has announced a one-week extension, to November 20, of its nearly-sold-out world premiere production of Montag, written by Kate Tarker (THUNDERBODIES at Soho Rep; Dionysus Was Such a Nice Man) and directed by Dustin Wills (Wolf Play, presented by Soho Rep & Ma-Yi Theater Company; Frontières Sans Frontières).
Constance Wu, Finn Wittrock, Anna Camp & Adam Rothenberg to Lead 2:22 " A GHOST STORY U.S. Premiere

Casting has been set for the U.S. premiere of “2:22 – A Ghost Story” playing at Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre this fall. Get the scoop on the cast!
Soho Rep to Present the World Premiere of Kate Tarker's MONTAG in October

Soho Rep will present Montag, written by Kate Tarker, directed by Dustin Wills and with original opera music by Daniel Schlosberg. The world premiere production of Montag runs October 12–November 13 at Soho Rep.
Megan Hilty, LaChanze & More Announced for Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's 2022-2023 TRUST Cabaret Series

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced the 2022-2023 TRUST Cabaret Series.  Now in its 10th season, the Series continues to offer patrons a rare opportunity to see Broadway’s stars and today’s world-class leading vocalist on stage in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District.
Megan Hilty, Eden Espinosa & Joshua Henry to Headline The Soraya's 10th Anniversary Celebration

Eden Espinosa, Joshua Henry, and Megan Hilty will raise the roof with a program specifically curated by The Soraya which include songs from the late Stephen Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park with George and Company, plus numbers from Wicked, Hamilton, Carousel, and more.
Marcus Performing Arts Center Announces 17th Annual BASH Featuring Megan Hilty

In a one-of-a-kind arts and culture event, Milwaukee-area business and community leaders will come together for the 17th Annual BASH on Friday, June 17 to raise funds for the Marcus Performing Arts Center's education and community engagement programs.
OZ Arts Nashville's Benefit CONVERSATIONS AT OZ to Go Virtual in February

OZ Arts Nashville today announced 'Conversations at OZ,' an annual fundraiser celebrating the art of conversation with community leaders and vibrant personalities, will take place online on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 7 pm.
Honorees Announced for the 2022 Final Draft Awards

Guillermo del Toro (“Nightmare Alley”) will be presented with the Final Draft® Hall of Fame Award. The inaugural Final Draft Trailblazer Award will go to Academy Award® winning filmmaker Jane Campion (“The Power of the Dog”). Nicole Holofcener and Danny Strong will receive the Storyteller Award for film and TV respectively.
RESPECT Starring Jennifer Hudson to be Released on Blu-Ray & Digital

Respect, the Aretha Franklin movie starring Jennifer Hudson, will be available on DVD and Blu-Ray November 9. The release will include new never-before-seen features. The film also stars Audra MacDonald, Tituss Burgess, Mary J. Blige, and more.
Jennifer Hudson Will Promote RESPECT on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN

Additional guests for next week's shows include Whitney Cummings, Sanaa Lathan, Susan Kelechi Watson, and Julianne Moore.
VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson Performs the Title Song in This New Clip From RESPECT!

Jennifer Hudson belts out Aretha Franklin's most iconic song, 'Respect,' in this new clip from the film of the same name.
VIDEO: See Audra McDonald, Jennifer Hudson, Tituss Burgess & More in a New RESPECT Featurette!

McDonald is the recipient of a record-breaking six Tony Awards; Hudson won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Effie White in Dreamgirls; and Burgess is known for Broadway roles in The Little Mermaid and Jersey Boys.
A THELMA & LOUISE Musical Is in the Works

Thelma & Louise's next road trip might take them to Broadway! Original film screenwriter Callie Khouri revealed that a musical version in in 'very early stages'. The project has director Trip Cullman at the helm, with a book by Hallie Pfeiffer and music by Neko Case.
VIDEO: See Jennifer Hudson, Audra McDonald & More in the Trailer for Aretha Franklin Biopic RESPECT!

Following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom, RESPECT is the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice.
Wake Up With BWW 5/6: Broadway to Reopen at 100% Capacity in September, and More!

Today's top stories: Broadway will reopen at 100% capacity in September, Waitress revival in the works starring Sara Bareilles, and more!
Photo Flash: See Jennifer Hudson, Hailey Kilgore & More in Photos From Aretha Franklin Biopic RESPECT

With a story by Callie Khouri (Oscar® winner for Writing, Thelma & Louise) and Tracey Scott Wilson, and screenplay written by Tracey Scott Wilson. Wilson and Tommy have worked together creatively since the 2009 play The Good Negro written by Wilson, directed by Tommy at The Public Theatre.

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