BroadwayWorld Weekly Newsletter 12/28

Weekly News Roundup Dec. 28, 2016 BROUGHT TO YOU BY... Named for the jazz icon Charlie 'Bird' Parker, "The Jazz Corner of the World," opened on December 15th 1949. Today, Birdland is a state of the art nightclub featuring award winning cuisine, first rate sound and lighting, and presenting a who's who of contemporary jazz, broadway, and cabaret artists. [CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS AND FULL SCHEDULE]! HOTTEST STORIES ON BROADWAYWORLD.COM THIS WEEK [Updated: Madison Square Garden Responds to Rockettes; Inauguration Performance Voluntary] by Alan Henry Madison Square Garden has released a statement regarding the ongoing story that Rockettes are required to perform at the Presidential inauguration or risk being fired. [Click Here to Read More] [Share on Facebook] [Tweet] --------------------------------------------------------------- [Stages Across the Country Will Take Part in THE SANCTUARY PROJECT] On January 19, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in each time zone across the country, members of the theater community - from Broadway to regional theaters to high schools and colleges and community theaters - will come together to launch The Sanctuary Project. [Click Here to Read More] [Share on Facebook] [Tweet] --------------------------------------------------------------- [Regional Roundup: Top 10 Stories This Week Around the Broadway World - 12/23; TITANIC in DC, AMELIE in LA and More!] by BWW Special Coverage This week, we go around our Broadway World to feature stories in Washington, DC, St. Louis, Los Angeles and more. Check out our top 10 stories around our Broadway World below, which include TITANIC at Signature Theatre, AMELIE in Los Angeles, and A CHRISTMAS CAROL in St. Louis, just to name a few. [Click Here to Read More] [Share on Facebook] [Tweet] --------------------------------------------------------------- [Photo Coverage: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Josh Groban, and Cate Blanchett Judge HAMILTON Door Decorating Competition 2016] by Walter McBride Lin-Manuel Miranda dropped by Hamilton yesterday with pals Josh Groban and Cate Blanchett to judge the all-important holiday door-decorating?contest, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture all the highlights.? [Click Here to Read More] [Share on Facebook] [Tweet] --------------------------------------------------------------- [SOCIAL: Radio City Rockettes to Perform at Trump Inauguration; The Arts Community Responds] by Social Watch The theatre community and others have taken to social media to express outrage at an announcement made earlier today that the Radio City Rockettes are scheduled to perform at the inauguration of President-elect, Donald Trump. [Click Here to Read More] [Share on Facebook] [Tweet] --------------------------------------------------------------- [Rockettes Dancer Gives Inside Perspective at the Prospect of Performing for Trump: 'It's A Basic Human-Rights Issue'] In the midst of this maelstrom are the dancers themselves. Finally, in an anonymous interview with Marie Claire, one has spoken out. [Click Here to Read More] [Share on Facebook] [Tweet] --------------------------------------------------------------- [VIDEO: New Extended TV Spot for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST!] by Stage Tube A new extended TV spot?trailer for Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST was unveiled today as a Christmas gift for fans?- check it out below! [Click Here to Read More] [Share on Facebook] [Tweet] --------------------------------------------------------------- [Tony Winner George S. Irving Dies at 94] BroadwayWorld.com is sad to report the death of actor George S. Irving at 94 years old.? [Click Here to Read More] [Share on Facebook] [Tweet] --------------------------------------------------------------- [Star of Stage & Screen Angela Lansbury Joins Cast of Disney's MARY POPPINS RETURNS] Dick Van Dyke revealed to THR that star of stage and screen Angela Lansbury will also make an appearance in the film. [Click Here to Read More] [Share on Facebook] [Tweet] --------------------------------------------------------------- [Radio City Rockettes to Perform at Trump Inauguration] Today, chairman of the?Madison Square Garden?Company,?James Dolan, made the?announcement?that the dance troupe would be joining the Mormon Tablernacle Choir and America's Got Talent runner-up,?Jackie Evancho, at the inauguration of president-elect,?Donald Trump. [Click Here to Read More] [Share on Facebook] [Tweet] --------------------------------------------------------------- [VIDEO: GMA Celebrates Andrew Lloyd Webber with Epic Mash-Up of 3 Broadway Musicals] This morning, ABC's GOOD MORNING AMERICA?celebrated legendary composer?Andrew Lloyd Webber?with an ultimate mash-up performance featuring all three of his currently running Broadway musical [Click Here to Read More] [Share on Facebook] [Tweet] --------------------------------------------------------------- [Update: Debbie Reynolds Tweets Carrie Fisher in 'Stable Condition'; Thanks for Prayers] A new tweet by her mother, Debbie Reynolds updates fans noting 'Carrie is in stable condition.If there is a change,we will share it. For all her fans & friends. I thank you for your prayers & good wishes.' [Click Here to Read More] [Share on Facebook] [Tweet] --------------------------------------------------------------- [Insurance Company Fires Back in Ongoing SHUFFLE ALONG Lawsuit] As reported last month by BroadwayWorld, the lawsuit rages on between the producers of Shuffle Along and their insurance company Lloyd's of London, with regard to coverage for Audra McDonald's recent pregnancy. Now, according to Forbes, Lloyd's has issued a new claim alleging that McDonald knew she was pregnant before the coverage in the policy began. Following this claim, the insurance company is urging the courts to dismiss the entire policy, as opposed to forcing the company to pay the producers the complete capitalization for the production, which they are requesting due to their argument that McDonald's pregnancy was an accident that?forced the production to close early. [Click Here to Read More] [Share on Facebook] [Tweet] --------------------------------------------------------------- [Breaking News: Broadway Revival of FALSETTOS to Air on PBS' 'Live From Lincoln Center' in 2017] BWW has confirmed that the current?Broadway revival of William Finn and James Lapine's musical FALSETTOS will air as part of PBS' 'Live From Lincoln Center.' [Click Here to Read More] [Share on Facebook] [Tweet] --------------------------------------------------------------- [Beloved Broadway Costume Designer Willa Kim Dies at 99] BroadwayWorld is saddened to report?that the beloved Broadway costume designer Willa Kim has died at 99 after years of struggling with her health. [Click Here to Read More] [Share on Facebook] [Tweet] --------------------------------------------------------------- [2016 BWW Albums/CDs/DVDs Awards Update - ALLEGIANCE Winning 'Best New Broadway Musical Cast Album'!] by BWW Special Coverage Voting has opened for the 2016 BWW Albums/CDs/DVDs Awards, recognizing the best releases between October 1, 2015 and September 30, 2016. Nominations were completely reader-submitted. Winners will be announced in January! [Click Here to Read More] [Share on Facebook] [Tweet] --------------------------------------------------------------- [Update: Carrie Fisher in Stable Condition Following Heart Attack on Plane] According to multiple published sources and first reported by TMZ, Carrie Fisher has been rushed to the hospital after suffering a?massive heart attack Friday afternoon on a flight from London to LAX. [Click Here to Read More] [Share on Facebook] [Tweet] --------------------------------------------------------------- [VIDEO: Audience Member Proposes at WAITRESS Cast Album Karaoke] 'You look like the top of a wedding cake!' exclaims composer and lyricist Sara Bareilles to a couple welcomed on stage to sing at last night's?WAITRESS cast album karaoke.? [Click Here to Read More] [Share on Facebook] [Tweet] --------------------------------------------------------------- [DVR Alert - Cast of Broadway's DEAR EVAN HANSEN to Perform on NBC's 'Today'] NBC has announced that the cast of Broadway's DEAR EVAN HANSEN will perform on TODAY on Tuesday, January 3rd. [Click Here to Read More] [Share on Facebook] [Tweet] --------------------------------------------------------------- [Fran Drescher Will Host The American Pops Orchestra's '75 YEARS OF BARBRA STREISAND' Concert] Fran Drescher - the Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actress and noted Barbra Streisand fan - will serve as celebrity host when Maestro Luke Frazier?and The American Pops Orchestra?present Don't Rain on My Parade: 75 Years of Barbra Streisand on Friday, January 13, 2017 at 8:00 PM. [Click Here to Read More] [Share on Facebook] [Tweet] --------------------------------------------------------------- [LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER's CAROUSEL, Starring Kelli O'Hara, Now Available for Pre-Order] On April 26, 2013, PBS' Live From Lincoln Center presented?the New York Philharmonic's production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's iconic American musical, CAROUSEL, featuring a star-studded cast including Kelli O'Hara, Nathan Gunn, Stephanie Blythe, Shuler Hensley, Jason Danieley, and Jessie Mueller. [Click Here to Read More] [Share on Facebook] [Tweet] --------------------------------------------------------------- [Tony Nominated Choreographer, Robert Tucker, Passes Away] On December 22nd, at 3:30 pacific time, choreographer, Robert Tucker passed away. Mr. Tucker?was not only an integral piece of the Broadway community, but a Tony Award nominee for Shenandoah. He was the right hand to Bob Fosse and Jerome Robbins. [Click Here to Read More] [Share on Facebook] [Tweet] --------------------------------------------------------------- [Breaking News: Star of Stage & Screen Carrie Fisher Dies at Age 60] Carrie Fisher, best known as Star Wars' Princess Leia Organa, has died after suffering a heart attack. [Click Here to Read More] [Share on Facebook] [Tweet] --------------------------------------------------------------- [Alec {NAME} Wants to Perform at Donald Trump's Inauguration] Alec {NAME} - who famously parodies?Donald Trump's smooching face?on Saturday Night Live - has a solution for the President-elect's?inauguration performance?lineup woes. [Click Here to Read More] [Share on Facebook] [Tweet] --------------------------------------------------------------- Click [here] to manage your BWW e-mail preferences. All Materials-Copyright 2016 Wisdom Digital Media, LLC. Contact the Webmaster e-mail: [contact@broadwayworld.com] Click here to unsubscribe instantly: [