BroadwayWorld Weekly Newsletter 3/1

Weekly News Roundup Mar. 01, 2017 BROUGHT TO YOU BY... Directed and choreographed by two-time Tony Award winner Andy Blankenbuehler (Hamilton, In the Heights), starring two-time Tony nominee Laura Osnes (Cinderella, Bonnie and Clyde), Broadway sensation Corey Cott (Newsies), and Tony winner Beth Leavel (The Drowsy Chaperone), and featuring an explosive original score, BANDSTAND is a truly American celebration of the men and women whose personal bravery defined a nation. [Click her to purchase tickets](! HOTTEST STORIES ON BROADWAYWORLD.COM THIS WEEK [ALADDIN Finds Princess, Genie, Villains and Band of Thieves for National Tour; Cast Complete!]( Disney Theatrical Productions and Broadway In Chicago have announced full casting for the eagerly-anticipated North American tour of Disney's Aladdin, which begins rehearsals in Chicago on Monday, February 27. [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Finds Princess, Genie, Villains and Band of Thieves for National Tour; Cast Complete!&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our Broadway World - 2/24; THE HONEY TRAP in Boston, Glenn Close Profile, WEST SIDE STORY in Dallas and More!]( by BWW Special Coverage BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature THE HONEY TRAP in Boston, Glenn Close as the latest 'Women in Theater' profile in Connecticut, WEST SIDE STORY in Dallas and more. Check out our top features below! [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our Broadway World - 2/24; THE HONEY TRAP in Boston, Glenn Close Profile, WEST SIDE STORY in Dallas and More!&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [Hip Hop Mogul Jay Z to Produce Film Version of IN THE HEIGHTS]( by Caryn Robbins Hip hop mogul Jay Z will be among the producers of the highly anticipated film version of Broadway's IN THE HEIGHTS. [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Hop Mogul Jay Z to Produce Film Version of IN THE HEIGHTS&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [Javier Mu?oz Injured, Jevon McFerrin Will Step Into Title Role in HAMILTON]( Jevon McFerrin, the young actor who has portrayed Alexander Hamilton in Hamilton on Broadway as an alternate to the musical's lead Javier Mu?oz, will step into the role effective immediately while Mr. Mu?oz takes a medical leave to recover from a physical injury, it has been announced by Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller. [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Mu?oz Injured, Jevon McFerrin Will Step Into Title Role in HAMILTON&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [VIDEO: MOANA's Lin-Manuel Miranda & Auli'i Cravalho Perform on Oscars]( Auli'i Cravalho and Lin-Manuel Miranda performed the?Oscar-nominated song, 'How Far I'll Go,' written for Disney's MOANA by Miranda.?This marks Miranda's debut on the Oscars stage. [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( MOANA's Lin-Manuel Miranda & Auli'i Cravalho Perform on Oscars&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [VIDEO: Sara Bareilles Performs OSCARS 'In Memoriam' Tribute]( WAITRESS composer and soon-to-be star?Sara Bareilles performed 'Both Sides Now' for?the 'In Memoriam' segment of?tonight's THE ACADEMY AWARDS. [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Sara Bareilles Performs OSCARS 'In Memoriam' Tribute&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [VIDEO: Seth Rogen Performs HAMILTON's 'Schuyler Sisters' on Oscars]( Seth Rogen and Michael J. Fox took the stage to present at tonight's Academy Awards. During the appearance, Rogen had the opportunity to complete his bucket list by performing HAMILTON's?'The Schyyler Sisters' in front of the world. [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Seth Rogen Performs HAMILTON's 'Schuyler Sisters' on Oscars&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [VIDEO: 19 ANNIES Reunite In Honor of Musical's 40th Anniversary; Perform 'Tomorrow']( The beloved?musical ANNIE has been delighting audiences on stage and screen for forty years and now for the first time, Inside Edition gathered together four generations of actresses who have played the iconic character [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( 19 ANNIES Reunite In Honor of Musical's 40th Anniversary; Perform 'Tomorrow'&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [VIDEO: First Look - BEAUTY AND THE BEAST's Josh Gad & Luke Evans Sing 'Gaston']( 'My, what a guy, that Gaston!' Below, watch a new clip of 'Gaston' from Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, featuring Luke Evans as Gaston and Josh Gad as LeFou. [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( First Look - BEAUTY AND THE BEAST's Josh Gad & Luke Evans Sing 'Gaston'&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [BWW Feature: MOANA's Oscar-Nominee Lin-Manuel Miranda Goes for the EGOT]( by Jennifer McHugh which rock you've been hiding. Sure, he created one of the biggest and most successful musicals in Broadway history and now has the possibility of claiming the exclusive EGOT (or PEGOT or MacPEGOT?), but first, let's look at the man himself. (I will do my best to keep the Hamilton puns to a minimum). [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Feature: MOANA's Oscar-Nominee Lin-Manuel Miranda Goes for the EGOT&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [VIDEO: Sara Bareilles Will Become an 'EGOT Performer' on Sunday's OSCARS]( When WAITRESS?composer and soon-to-be star Sara Bareilles sings during the "In Memoriam" segment on the Academy Awards this Sunday night, she will have the distinction of becoming an "EGOT performer" - someone who has performed on the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Awards ceremonies. [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Sara Bareilles Will Become an 'EGOT Performer' on Sunday's OSCARS&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [Darren Criss, GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE and More Among 48th Annual LADCC Award Nominees]( The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle (LADCC) has announced its nominations and special awards for excellence in Los Angeles, Orange County and Ventura County theatre for the year 2016 (Dec. 1, 2015 - Nov. 30, 2016). [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Criss, GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE and More Among 48th Annual LADCC Award Nominees&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [VIDEO: Randy Rainbow Contends 'You're Making Things Up Again, Donald!' in New Parody Video]( According to Randy Rainbow's newest song parody, President Donald Trump may have ?a lot in common with BOOK OF MORMON's Elder Cunningham in their tendency to, shall we say, stretch the truth.? [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Randy Rainbow Contends 'You're Making Things Up Again, Donald!' in New Parody Video&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [MOANA's Auli'i Cravalho Lands Role in NBC Pilot DRAMA HIGH]( by Caryn Robbins Fresh off her moving performance at Sunday night's Oscars, MOANA star Auli'i Cravalho has landed a supporting role in the previously announced NBC pilot DRAMA HIGH [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Auli'i Cravalho Lands Role in NBC Pilot DRAMA HIGH&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [BWW Interview: Marc Kudisch Talks BILLIONS, Changing Landscape of Theatre and Television]( by Matt Tamanini Anyone familiar with the career of three-time Tony-nominee Marc Kudisch knows two things about him; 1) he is one of the most talented stage actors of his generation, and 2) he is as passionate as he is talented. Despite more than two decades of success on the New York stage, including 13 Broadway and seven Off-Broadway shows, countless readings, benefits, and concerts, and additional regional productions, the actor has been popping up on television much more frequently recently. Partly by choice, and partly because of the evolving landscapes of theatre and television, Kudisch has consciously made on-screen roles more a part of his plan in recent years, in fact, he begins an explosive Season 2 arc on Showtime's BILLIONS tonight as the new Axe Capital corporate therapist, Dr. Gus. BILLIONS airs on Sundays at 10p/9c. [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Interview: Marc Kudisch Talks BILLIONS, Changing Landscape of Theatre and Television&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [Photo Flash: Jake Gyllenhaal, Annaleigh Ashford and More Bring Artistry to Broadway's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE]( Ambassador Theatre Group's Broadway revival of the New York City Center production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Pulitzer Prize-winning Sunday in the Park with George will re-open the historic Hudson Theatre (139-141 West 44th Street) on Broadway tomorrow, Thursday, February 23rd, for a run through?Sunday, April 23rd. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below! [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Flash: Jake Gyllenhaal, Annaleigh Ashford and More Bring Artistry to Broadway's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [Can Oscar Winners Pasek & Paul Become Fastest/Youngest-Winning EGOTs?]( by Caryn Robbins While last night's win only marks one fourth of the necessary requirements to achieve EGOT status, the dynamic duo are currently behind three projects which could make them the fastest and youngest talents in entertainment history to reach the coveted title. [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Oscar Winners Pasek & Paul Become Fastest/Youngest-Winning EGOTs?&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [Review Roundup: Jake Gyllenhaal and Annaleigh Ashford in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE- All the Reviews!]( by Review Roundups Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal (in his Broadway musical debut) and Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford lead the all-star cast of an extremely limited engagement of Stephen Sondheim and George Lapine's, 'Sunday in the Park with George'. [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Roundup: Jake Gyllenhaal and Annaleigh Ashford in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE- All the Reviews!&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [President Barack Obama and Daughter Malia Visit THE PRICE on Broadway]( President Barack Obama and his daughter Malia were in the audience for The Price on Broadway tonight at Roundabout Theatre Company. [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Barack Obama and Daughter Malia Visit THE PRICE on Broadway&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [VIDEO: Justin Timberlake Kicks Off OSCARS with 'Can't Stop the Feeling']( The 89th Annual Academy Awards opened with a performance of 'Can't Stop the Feeling!' from?songwriter Justin Timberlake. [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Justin Timberlake Kicks Off OSCARS with 'Can't Stop the Feeling'&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [VIDEO: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Cast & Creatives Talk Show's Inspiring Themes on NBC News]( The cast and creative team of the new Broadway musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN were?featured on last night's NBC Nightly News. [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( DEAR EVAN HANSEN Cast & Creatives Talk Show's Inspiring Themes on NBC News&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [Daly Siblings to Make First Stage Appearance in DOWNSTAIRS at Dorset Theatre Festival]( Dorset Theatre Festival?opens its 40th Anniversary Season with the World Premiere of?Theresa Rebeck's?Downstairs,?starring brother and sister?Tim Daly?and?Tyne Daly,?who will be appearing together for the first time on the stage.? [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Siblings to Make First Stage Appearance in DOWNSTAIRS at Dorset Theatre Festival&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [Benj Pasek and Justin Paul Win Oscar for LA LA LAND's 'City of Stars']( The memorable original song 'City of Stars' from the musically themed film LA LA LAND has won the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Pasek and Justin Paul Win Oscar for LA LA LAND's 'City of Stars'&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [VIDEO: John Legend Performs Pasek & Paul's Oscar Nominated Songs from LA LA LAND]( John Legend performed the Oscar nominated songs 'Audition (The Fools Who Dream)' and 'City of Stars,' from LA LA LAND, featuring music by Justin Hurwitz and lyrics by Tony-nominated composers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul #JohnLegend @benjpasek @heyitsjustin [Click Here to Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( John Legend Performs Pasek & Paul's Oscar Nominated Songs from LA LA LAND&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- Click [here]( to manage your BWW e-mail preferences. 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