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LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL Creators Working on Comedy Musical at Universal
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 8, 2019

Nell Benjamin and Laurence O'Keefe, creators of Legally Blonde: The Musical, are currently in the works on an untitled comedy musical at Universal, according to Deadline. The duo will write the songs and screenplay for the film.

TOOTSIE to Launch National Tour in 2020; West End, Australia, and Japan Productions Announced!
by Alan Henry - May 16, 2019

The 11-Time Tony Award-nominated musical, TOOTSIE, will launch a North American Tour at Shea's Buffalo Theater in Buffalo, New York, in Fall 2020, announced producers Scott Sanders and Carol Fineman. Casting, exact dates and additional cities will be announced at a later date.

Photo Flash: The Cast And Creative Of TOOTSIE Pose For The Press In Chicago
by Alan Henry - Aug 24, 2018

BroadwayWorld was on site this morning when the cast and creative of the new comedy musical, TOOTSIE, which will play a pre-Broadway engagement at Broadway In Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre from September 11th - October 14th, met the press! See the photos below!

Brief 8/10: Inside Opening Night of BE MORE CHILL, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2018

Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: we took you inside last night's opening of Be More Chill off-Broadway, and more!

THE COLOR PURPLE Announces Digital Lottery
by Julie Musbach - Jul 13, 2018

THE COLOR PURPLE has announced that a digital lottery, powered by Broadway Direct, will begin Monday, July 16 at 10AM for the Chicago engagement of THE COLOR PURPLE.

Tickets on Sale Friday 7/6 for Pre-Broadway Run of TOOTSIE
by Julie Musbach - Jul 2, 2018

Broadway In Chicago and Scott Sanders Productions have announced individual tickets for the world premiere Chicago production of the new comedy musical, TOOTSIE, will go on-sale Friday, July 6.

Casting Confirmed for L.A. Engagement of THE COLOR PURPLE
by Julie Musbach - May 23, 2018

THE COLOR PURPLE, the Tony Award®-winning Broadway revival, will make its L.A. Premiere beginning next week at Hollywood Pantages Theatre, playing three weeks only; May 29 - June 17, 2018. Note: immediately after this L.A. Premiere engagement, the production will play a one week engagement in Costa Mesa at Segerstrom Center for the Arts (June 19 - 24).

THE COLOR PURPLE Tickets Go On Sale Next Week
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2018

Broadway In Chicago and the producers of the Tony Award-winning revival of THE COLOR PURPLE, the truly remarkable musical adapted of Alice Walker's best-selling novel, are delighted to announce that individual tickets for THE COLOR PURPLE will go on sale Friday, May 11. Broadway In Chicago presents THE COLOR PURPLE, directed by Tony winner John Doyle (Sweeney Todd and The Color Purple), at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (50 E. Congress Pkwy.) for a limited two-week engagement July 17 - 29, 2018.

THE COLOR PURPLE Makes its Way to the Fabulous Fox
by Julie Musbach - Feb 6, 2018

The Fabulous Fox Theatre is delighted to announce that the first U.S. National tour of the hit musical THE COLOR PURPLE, will play the Fabulous Fox Theatre from Tuesday, March 20 through Sunday, April 1.

BWW Morning Brief January 25th, 2018: Rewatch PHANTOM'S 30th Anniversary Festivities, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2018

Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: last night The Phantom of the Opera celebrated its 30th anniversary on Broadway and you can relive their iconic night through the show's Twitter account!

Broadway-Bound TOOTSIE Starring Santino Fontana Will Play Pre-Run in Chicago
by Julie Musbach - Jan 24, 2018

TOOTSIE's story is hitting the stage! Scott Sanders Productions announced today that the world premiere of the new comedy musical, TOOTSIE, will play a pre-Broadway engagement this fall at Broadway In Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL) from September 11 October 14. TOOTSIE will come to Broadway in spring 2019.

THE COLOR PURPLE Makes Dallas Premiere
by Julie Musbach - Dec 28, 2017

Dallas Summer Musicals, Inc. (DSM) and Broadway Across America are thrilled to bring the Tony Award -winning Broadway revival of THE COLOR PURPLE for its Dallas premiere at the Music Hall at Fair Park January 23-February 4, 2018.

Tickets on Sale This Month for THE COLOR PURPLE at the Orpheum
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2017

The Orpheum Theatre announced today that the individual tickets for the Memphis premiere of the North American Tour of the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of THE COLOR PURPLE will go on sale Monday, December 18, 2017 at 10am.

Tickets for the New Orleans Premiere of Broadway's THE COLOR PURPLE On Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2017

The Saenger Theatre announced today that individual tickets for the New Orleans premiere of the North American Tour of the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of THE COLOR PURPLE will go on sale Today, Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. Presented by the New Orleans Theatre Association, THE COLOR PURPLE will play at the

THE COLOR PURPLE Now On Sale for Broadway At The Hobby Center
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2017

BBVA Compass Broadway at the Hobby Center announced today that the individual tickets for the Houston premiere of the North American Tour of the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of THE COLOR PURPLE are on sale now.

Tickets for the New Orleans Premiere of Broadway's THE COLOR PURPLE On Sale 11/17
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2017

The Saenger Theatre announced today that individual tickets for the New Orleans premiere of the North American Tour of the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of THE COLOR PURPLE will go on sale Friday, Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. Presented by the New Orleans Theatre Association, THE COLOR PURPLE will play at the

THE COLOR PURPLE North American Tour to Stop in Detroit This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2017

Producers announced today the first North American tour and full casting of the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of THE COLOR PURPLE.

THE COLOR PURPLE North American Tour to Stop in Detroit This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2017

Producers announced today the first North American tour and full casting of the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of THE COLOR PURPLE.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Thinks Jordan Fisher 'Would Be A Pretty Good Benny' in IN THE HEIGHTS Film
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 9, 2017

As theater fans worldwide eagerly await the film adaptation, little details of the casting are known. However in an interview this week with the Huffington Post, Miranda revealed that he does have one talented actor in mind for the project.

THE COLOR PURPLE Will Record Cast Album Next Week; Release Set for 1/29
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 11, 2015

THE COLOR PURPLE, which opened last night to ecstatic reviews, will record its official cast album this Monday, December 14, 2015.  The new Broadway cast recording will be released by Broadway Records on January 29, 2016and can pre-ordered at Amazon.com and at www.BroadwayRecords.com.  The album is being produced by six-time Grammy Award winner Frank Filipetti.