BroadwayWorld Weekly Newsletter 10/17

Weekly News Roundup Oct. 17, 2017 BROUGHT TO YOU BY... “A riveting spectacle. An incendiary evening of theatre.” LA Weekly FERGUSON stages world premiere in New York. The controversial play recreates the shooting of Michael Brown using eyewitness testimony. No spin. No media filter. Written by NY Times best-selling author Phelim McAleer. Directed by Jerry Dixon. Previews start October 19th! [Click here for tickets](! HOTTEST STORIES ON BROADWAYWORLD.COM THIS WEEK [IN THE HEIGHTS Creators Quiara A. Hudes & Lin-Manuel Miranda Ask to Remove Musical from The Weinstein Company]( Quiara Alegria Hudes, who was nominated for a 2007 Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize for Drama for writing the book for Broadway musical IN THE HEIGHTS, has requested The Weinstein Company relinquish its ties to the show. [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( THE HEIGHTS Creators Quiara A. Hudes & Lin-Manuel Miranda Ask to Remove Musical from The Weinstein Company&url=/article/Book-Writer-Quiara-A-Hudes-Asks-to-Remove-IN-THE-HEIGHTS-from-The-Weinstein-Company-20171012) --------------------------------------------------------------- [Breaking: Patti LuPone to Undergo Surgery; WAR PAINT Will Close Earlier Than Planned]( The new Broadway musical, WAR PAINT, which stars Broadway legends and two-time Tony Award winners Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole together for the first time, will now play its final performance on Sunday, November 5, 2017. [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Patti LuPone to Undergo Surgery; WAR PAINT Will Close Earlier Than Planned&url=/article/Breaking-Patti-LuPone-to-Undergo-Surgery-WAR-PAINT-Closing-Date-Pushed-Up-20171013) --------------------------------------------------------------- [Exclusive: Get A First Look At THE PRINCE OF EGYPT Musical at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley]( by Alan Henry The first stage production of THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, based on the Dreamworks animated feature, is now on stage at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley and BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at the production! [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Get A First Look At THE PRINCE OF EGYPT Musical at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley&url=/article/Exclusive-Get-A-First-Look-At-THE-PRINCE-OF-EGYPT-Musical-at-TheatreWorks-Silicon-Valley-20171010) --------------------------------------------------------------- [Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for SPRINGSTEEN on BROADWAY!]( by Walter McBride Bruce Springsteen made his Broadway with Springsteen on Broadway, a solo show at the Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th Street). Springsteen on Broadway opened officially last night, Thursday, October 12. Springsteen will perform five shows a week through February 3, 2018. BroadwayWorld was there at opening night and brings you an inside look below! [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for SPRINGSTEEN on BROADWAY!&url=/article/Photo-Coverage-On-the-Opening-Night-Red-Carpet-for-SPRINGSTEEN-on-BROADWAY-20171013) --------------------------------------------------------------- [Cher to Sing in MAMMA MIA! Film Sequel HERE WE GO AGAIN]( Daily Mail journalist Baz Bamigboye is reporting that music legend Cher is currently in the UK lending her vocal talents to the upcoming MAMMA MIA film sequel HERE WE GO AGAIN. [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( to Sing in MAMMA MIA! Film Sequel HERE WE GO AGAIN&url=/article/Cher-to-Sing-in-MAMMA-MIA-Film-Sequel-HERE-WE-GO-AGAIN-20171015) --------------------------------------------------------------- [COME FROM AWAY Recoups in Less Than 8 Months on Broadway]( Junkyard Dog Productions announced today that the Tony Award-winning musical Come From Away recouped its $12 million capitalization in less than 8 months on Broadway. [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( FROM AWAY Recoups in Less Than 8 Months on Broadway&url=/article/COME-FROM-AWAY-Recoups-in-Less-Than-8-Months-on-Broadway-20171010) --------------------------------------------------------------- [Broadway's Nathan Lane Claims He Was Attacked by Harvey Weinstein During Event]( by Caryn Robbins As TALES of sexual harassment by Harvey Weinstein continue to surface this week, a new report in the New York Post reveals that Broadway's Nathan Lane had his own unfortunate encounter with the famed Hollywood producer. [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Nathan Lane Claims He Was Attacked by Harvey Weinstein During Event&url=/article/Broadways-Nathan-Lane-Claims-He-Was-Attacked-by-Harvey-Weinstein-During-Event-20171011) --------------------------------------------------------------- [Lea Michele Says She's Ready To Do FUNNY GIRL on Broadway]( by Alan Henry On last night's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE on Bravo, host Andy Cohen asked guest Lea Michele when she'd be returning to Broadway. [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Michele Says She's Ready To Do FUNNY GIRL on Broadway&url=/article/Lea-Michele-Says-Shes-Ready-To-Do-FUNNY-GIRL-on-Broadway-20171012) --------------------------------------------------------------- [VIDEO: Lea Michele Explains Why She Took 'Don't Rain On My Parade' Out of GLEE Tour]( On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Lea Michele talked to Jimmy about singing at former GLEE co-star Darren Criss' Elsie Fest over the weekend and explains why she suddenly stopped performing 'Don't Rain on My Parade' during Glee's tour. [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Lea Michele Explains Why She Took 'Don't Rain On My Parade' Out of GLEE Tour&url=/article/VIDEO-Lea-Michele-Explains-Why-She-Took-Dont-Rain-On-My-Parade-Out-of-GLEE-Tour-20171010) --------------------------------------------------------------- [Kelli O'Hara and Ken Watanabe Will Dance THE KING AND I to the London Palladium]( The West End will officially be getting to know Kelli O'Hara and Ken Watanabe in Lincoln Center Theater's production of THE KING AND I next June at the London Palladium, according to the Daily Mail. [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( O'Hara and Ken Watanabe Will Dance THE KING AND I to the London Palladium&url=/article/Kelli-OHara-and-Ken-Watanabe-Will-Dance-THE-KING-AND-I-to-the-London-Palladium-20171012) --------------------------------------------------------------- [Broadway's Lea Salonga to Release New Album of Traditional Filipino Songs, 11/3]( Her powerful emotional ties and artful interpretation shine on Bahaghari ( Rainbow ; release: November 3, 2017, via Naxos Distribution), GLP Music's latest release chronicling the traditional songs of the island nation. [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Lea Salonga to Release New Album of Traditional Filipino Songs, 11/3&url=/article/Broadways-Lea-Salonga-to-Release-New-Album-of-Traditional-Filipino-Songs-113-20171010) --------------------------------------------------------------- [Review Roundup: SPRINGSTEEN ON BROADWAY - All the Reviews!]( by Review Roundups Bruce Springsteen makes his Broadway with Springsteen on Broadway, a solo show at the Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th Street). Springsteen on Broadway opens officially tonight, Thursday, October 12. Springsteen will perform five shows a week through February 3, 2018. [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Roundup: SPRINGSTEEN ON BROADWAY - All the Reviews!&url=/article/Review-Roundup-SPRINGSTEEN-ON-BROADWAY-Updating-Live-20171012) --------------------------------------------------------------- [Photo Flash: Get A First Look At The New LES MISERABLES US Tour!]( BroadwayWorld has a first look at the new US Tour of LES MISERABLES, which opens tomorrow night in Chicago! Check out the photos below! [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Flash: Get A First Look At The New LES MISERABLES US Tour!&url=/article/Photos-Get-A-First-Look-At-The-New-LES-MISERABLES-US-Tour-20171010) --------------------------------------------------------------- [VIDEO: Josh Gad Recalls Actor's Worst Nightmare During BOOK OF MORMON Performance]( On last night's LATE LATE NIGHT, Broadway veteran Josh Gad recalls one of his worst nightmares from performing live theater. Watch the clip below! [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Josh Gad Recalls Actor's Worst Nightmare During BOOK OF MORMON Performance&url=/article/VIDEO-Josh-Gad-Recalls-Actors-Worst-Nightmare-During-BOOK-OF-MORMON-Performance-20171012) --------------------------------------------------------------- [Audra McDonald-Led Musical HELLO AGAIN Gets Nationwide Release Date + Trailer & Images]( HELLO AGAIN, the highly anticipated film adaptation of Michael John LaChiusa's acclaimed musical, comes to movie theatres around the country this fall. Screenvision Media, a national leader in cinema advertising, in association with KAOS Connect and SPEAKproductions, launches the film in a limited nationwide release starting November 8. [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( McDonald-Led Musical HELLO AGAIN Gets Nationwide Release Date + Trailer & Images&url=/article/Audra-McDonald-Led-Musical-HELLO-AGAIN-Gets-Nationwide-Release-Date-Trailer-Images-20171011) --------------------------------------------------------------- [Angelina Fiordellisi to Lead Reading of New Musical About Maria Montessori]( La Dottoressa, a new musical about the feminist, scientist, educator, mother and advocate for world peace, Maria Montessori, presents a reading at Lincoln Center on Friday, October 20 at 3pm. [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Fiordellisi to Lead Reading of New Musical About Maria Montessori&url=/article/Angelina-Fiordellisi-to-Lead-Reading-of-New-Musical-About-Maria-Montessori-20171011) --------------------------------------------------------------- [BWW Contest: Enter to Win Two Tickets to COME FROM AWAY]( by BWW Contests BroadwayWorld is giving you the opportunity to win a pair of tickets to COME FROM AWAY! Enter our contest below for your chance to experience the Best Musical winner all across North America. [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Contest: Enter to Win Two Tickets to COME FROM AWAY&url=/article/BWW-Contest-Enter-to-Win-Two-Tickets-to-COME-FROM-AWAY-20171016) --------------------------------------------------------------- [Breaking: ROCKTOPIA to Mash Up Mozart, Queen, Tchaikovsky, Pink Floyd and More on Broadway This Spring]( This spring, the international music sensation ROCKTOPIA will rock Broadway for six epic weeks, March 20 - April 29, 2018 at The Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway). [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( ROCKTOPIA to Mash Up Mozart, Queen, Tchaikovsky, Pink Floyd and More on Broadway This Spring&url=/article/ROCKTOPIA-to-Shred-on-Broadway-This-Spring-20171011) --------------------------------------------------------------- [Many Harry Potter Fans Are Not The 'Chosen Ones' To Buy CURSED CHILD Tickets]( by Alan Henry Broadway and Harry Potter fans took to social media to complain about not being the 'chosen ones' to have first access to HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD tickets on Broadway via the Ticketmaster Verified Fans process. [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Harry Potter Fans Are Not The 'Chosen Ones' To Buy CURSED CHILD Tickets&url=/article/Many-Harry-Potter-Fans-Are-Not-The-Chosen-Ones-To-Buy-CURSED-CHILD-Tickets-20171016) --------------------------------------------------------------- [VIDEO: Jordan Fisher Receives First Perfect Score with Emotional DWTS Performance]( The HAMILTON star and his pro partner, Lindsay Arnold, performed a contemporary dance set to 'Take Me Home' by Us the Duo, and the stunning number moved many to tears, including Jordan himself. [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Jordan Fisher Receives First Perfect Score with Emotional DWTS Performance&url=/article/VIDEO-Jordan-Fisher-Receives-First-Perfect-Score-with-Emotional-DWTS-Performance-20171010) --------------------------------------------------------------- [Rialto Chatter: Is Lindsay Mendez Joining Broadway's CAROUSEL?]( The revival of Carousel is on its way to Broadway and it looks like stage star Lindsay Mendez may be joining the cast. No official announcement has been made, but an eagle-eyed viewer caught the actress's name up on the Imperial's marquee. [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Chatter: Is Lindsay Mendez Joining Broadway's CAROUSEL?&url=/article/Rialto-Chatter-Is-Lindsay-Mendez-Joining-Broadways-CAROUSEL-20171011) --------------------------------------------------------------- [Casting Revealed for OCTOBER SKY New York Developmental Lab]( by Alexa Criscitiello The new musical October Sky, inspired by the Universal Pictures film and 'Rocket Boys' by Homer H. Hickam Jr. will receive a developmental lab from November 9-November 10, 2017 in New York City. [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Revealed for OCTOBER SKY New York Developmental Lab&url=/article/Casting-Announced-for-OCTOBER-SKY-New-York-Developmental-Lab-20171016) --------------------------------------------------------------- [Hugh Jackman and Vera Farmiga to Lead Puerto Rico Benefit Reading of THE PRINCESS BRIDE]( AJC.com has announced that a live reading of THE PRINCESS BRIDE will be held at the Rialto Theatre in downtown Atlanta on October 22. Hugh Jackman and Vera Farmiga, in town filming 'The Front Runner', will lead the reading as Westley and Buttercup. [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Jackman and Vera Farmiga to Lead Puerto Rico Benefit Reading of THE PRINCESS BRIDE&url=/article/Hugh-Jackman-and-Vera-Farmiga-to-Lead-Puerto-Rico-Benefit-Reading-of-THE-PRINCESS-BRIDE-20171014) --------------------------------------------------------------- [Adrienne Warren to Star as the Glam Queen in TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL]( Today, 17 October 2017, Adrienne Warren was announced by Tina Turner as the actor who will portray her in the world premiere of the new musical TINA. Directed by Phyllida Lloyd, TINA will open at the Aldwych Theatre in April 2018. Performances will begin on 21 March 2018 with press night on 17 April 2018. Produced by Stage Entertainment, TINA is currently booking to 16 June 2018. 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