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“Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day.

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Theatre Throwback: June 21st, 2018 | The Lines and Legacy of Al Hirschfeld by Natalie Noack

https://broadwayradio.com/blog/2018/06/21/theatre-throwback-june-21st-2018-the-lines-and-legacy-of-al-hirschfeld/

1) This DC musical was a must-see for Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Rudy Giuliani by Michael Riedel

https://nypost.com/2018/06/21/this-dc-musical-was-a-must-see-for-ruth-bader-ginsburg-and-rudy-giuliani/

 

2) Bruce Springsteen On Broadway Denounces Border Policy: “Disgracefully Inhumane And Un-American” by Greg Evans

Bruce Springsteen On Broadway Denounces Border Policy: “Disgracefully Inhumane And Un-American”

 

Bruce’s Remarks before “The Ghost Of Tom Joad”

 

http://brucespringsteen.net/news/2018/bruce-remarks-ghost-tom-joad

 

3) Trump supporter disrupts De Niro’s ‘Bronx Tale’ musical on Broadway by Ayana Archie and Brandon Griggs, CNN

https://www.cnn.com/2018/06/18/us/bronx-tale-trump-banner-de-niro-trnd/index.html

 

4) Odds & Ends: Ari’el Stachel, Kyle Selig & Heidi Blickenstaff to Present at 2018 Jimmy Awards & More

https://www.broadway.com/buzz/192627/odds-ends-ariel-stachel-kyle-selig-heidi-blickenstaff-to-present-at-2018-jimmy-awards-more/

 

5) WAITRESS Tour Canceled In Louisville Due To Fire

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/WAITRESS-Tour-Canceled-In-Louisville-Due-To-Fire-20180621

 

6) Cats Movie Slated to Begin Filming in November BY RYAN MCPHEE

http://www.playbill.com/article/cats-movie-slated-to-begin-filming-in-november

 

7) First Listen: Broadway’s New Musical Comedy THE PROM

Dance with You (Emma’s Version) – Official Audio Caitlin Kinnunen

https://embed.vevo.com/?isrc=USSM21800791&partnerId=346c2586-d3f8-4b75-ba0d-398fdb6e4c08&partnerAdCode=

For more information visit ThePromMusical.com

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“Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day.

Any and all feedback is appreciated: [email protected] (James Marino) or [email protected] (Matt Tamanini)

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Special Episode: Laura Osnes Discusses Big Screen “Bandstand” and More

Listen: Tony-nominee Laura Osnes talks “Bandstand,” Broadway Princess Party, and a hopeful return to Broadway!

https://broadwayradio.com/blog/2018/06/20/special-episode-laura-osnes-discusses-big-screen-bandstand-and-more/

 

1) New York State Legislature OKs Ticket Resale Disclosures Favored By Broadway League by Greg Evans

New York State Legislature OKs Ticket Resale Disclosures Favored By Broadway League

 

2) Broadway’s First All-Female Design Team Takes on THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT; Mimi Lien, Linda Cho, and More!

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Broadways-First-All-Female-Design-Team-Takes-on-THE-LIFESPAN-OF-A-FACT-Mimi-Lien-Linda-Cho-and-More-20180620

 

3) New Album by Jason Robert Brown To Be Released This Month

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/New-Album-by-Jason-Robert-Brown-To-Be-Released-This-Month-20180620

 

4) Billionaire Len Blavatnik Takes Over West End Theater In Reportedly Record-Breaking Deal by Marc Hershberg

https://www.forbes.com/sites/marchershberg/2018/06/19/len-blavatnik-takes-over-west-end-theater-in-record-breaking-deal/

 

5) TEENAGE DICK Extends and Announces TalkBack Series

https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/TEENAGE-DICK-Extends-and-Announces-TalkBack-Series-20180620

Today, Natalie looks back at the life, career, and legacy of Al Hirschfeld.

This summer, Natalie Noack will be hosting “Theatre Throwback” as a standalone episode for BroadwayRadio.

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Listen: Michael Jackson musical headed to Broadway in 2020, Jennifer Lee freezes her way into Pixar, and more!

“Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day.

Any and all feedback is appreciated: [email protected] (James Marino) or [email protected] (Matt Tamanini)

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1) Breaking: Michael Jackson Musical Coming to Broadway in 2020!

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-Michael-Jackson-Musical-Coming-to-Broadway-in-2020-20180619

2) Jennifer Lee and Pete Docter to Take Over as Disney/Pixar Execs Following John Lasseter’s Resignation

 

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Jennifer-Lee-and-Pete-Docter-to-Take-Over-as-DisneyPixar-Execs-Following-John-Lasseters-Resignation-20180619

3) David Cook Will Return to KINKY BOOTS Next Month

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/David-Cook-Will-Return-to-KINKY-BOOTS-Next-Month-20180619

 

4) Clarke Thorell Joins the Cast of MY FAIR LADY June 26

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Clarke-Thorell-Joins-the-Cast-of-MY-FAIR-LADY-June-26-20180619

5) Raul Esparza, Alice Ripley, and More Announced for Vassar’s Powerhouse Season

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Raul-Esparza-Alice-Ripley-and-More-Announced-for-Vassars-Powerhouse-Season-20180619

6) Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of Shakespeare in the Park’s OTHELLO?

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-What-Did-the-Critics-Think-of-Shakespeare-in-the-Parks-OTHELLO-20180619

7) BWW TV: Shoshana Bean Sings from Encores! Off-Center’s SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD- Meet the Cast!

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-TV-Shoshana-Bean-Sings-from-Encores-Off-Centers-SONGS-FOR-A-NEW-WORLD–Meet-the-Cast-20180619

Listen: Tony-nominee Laura Osnes talks “Bandstand,” Broadway Princess Party, and a hopeful return to Broadway!

On this special episode of BroadwayRadio, Tony-nominee Laura Osnes discusses the life that “Bandstand” took to make it to the big screen via Fathom Events. She also talks of how the show has lived on post closing, the marketing issues that the show’s content presented, and her efforts to bring the Broadway Princess Party to fans across the country.

The Broadway production of “Bandstand” will be screened in movie theaters across the country on both June 25th and June 28th. Find out when and where the film will be playing near you here: https://www.fathomevents.com/events/bandstand

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Listen: Jessica Vosk to Fly into “Wicked” Next Month, “Moulin Rouge!” Pushes Back World Premiere, and NSFW Highlights of Broadway Bares!

“Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day.

Any and all feedback is appreciated: [email protected] (James Marino) or [email protected] (Matt Tamanini)

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1) Jessica Vosk to Defy Gravity on Broadway Beginning Next Month

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Jessica-Vosk-Will-Join-the-Broadway-Company-of-WICKED-as-Elphaba-20180618

Jessica Vosk and Christina Sajous Join Robbie Rozelle: Bustin’ Out at 54 Below

https://54below.com/events/robbie-rozelle-bustin-pride-weekend/

2) Last Week’s Broadway Grosses

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/MOULIN-ROUGE-Delays-Boston-Premiere-to-July-10th-Full-New-Dates-20180618

3) Recommendations

Highlights from Broadway Bares: Game Night

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BROADWAY-BARES-GAME-NIGHT-Raises-Over-18-Million-20180618

Broadway Bares Raises $1.8 Million for BC/EFA

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BROADWAY-BARES-GAME-NIGHT-Raises-Over-18-Million-20180618

Highlights from The Kennedy Center’s “How to Succeed…”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-Get-a-First-Look-at-Skylar-Astin-Betsy-Wolfe-and-More-in-HOW-TO-SUCCEED-IN-BUSINESS-WITHOUT-REALLY-TRYING-20180618

June’s #HamilDrop is Released featuring Mobb Deep

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Lin-Manuel-Miranda-Releases-Junes-Hamildrop-BOOM-GOES-THE-CANNON-with-Mobb-Deep-20180618

4) Ok, Matt. What else do we have today?

“Moulin Rouge!” Delays Premiere Due to Construction Accident

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/MOULIN-ROUGE-Delays-Boston-Premiere-to-July-10th-Full-New-Dates-20180618

“Rebecca” Producers Lose in Court… Again

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/REBECCA-Producers-Denied-Motion-to-Set-Aside-Damages-Verdict-in-Case-Against-Former-Publicist-20180618

Off-Broadway League Announces First Female President

https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/The-Off-Broadway-League-Announces-Its-First-Female-President-20180618

Listen: Catching Up on All the News that We Missed During our Post-Tonys Hiatus!

“Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day.

Any and all feedback is appreciated: [email protected] (James Marino) or [email protected] (Matt Tamanini)

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1) Catching Up on Broadway News

Dates and Venue Set for “Kiss Me Kate”

https://nypost.com/2018/06/14/will-tina-turner-join-donna-summer-and-cher-on-broadway/

Original Film Star Sasson Gabai to Join “The Band’s Visit”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BREAKING-Original-Film-Star-Sasson-Gabai-will-Join-THE-BANDS-VISIT-on-Broadway-as-Tewfiq-this-Month-20180611

Erik Lochtefeld and Complete Cast Announced for “King Kong”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Erik-Lochtefeld-Joins-Broadways-KING-KONG-Additional-Casting-Announced-20180612

2) Tina Turner Musical Eyeing Broadway Transfer

https://nypost.com/2018/06/14/will-tina-turner-join-donna-summer-and-cher-on-broadway/

3) Recommendations

Get A First Look at Broadway’s HEAD OVER HEELS

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-Get-A-First-Look-at-Broadways-HEAD-OVER-HEELS-20180611

NPH “Apologizes” to Rachel Bloom

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Neil-Patrick-Harris-Apologizes-to-Rachel-Bloom-for-Tonys-Tweet-I-Should-Have-Known-Better-20180613

4) Ok, Matt. What else do we have today?

“Girls & Boys” Announces New Schedule Following Injury

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/GIRLS-BOYS-Announces-New-Performance-Schedule-Following-Minor-Injury-20180615

Edie Falco, Alan Cumming, and “Clueless” Coming to the New Group in 2018-19

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/CLUELESS-THE-MUSICAL-Edie-Falco-Alan-Cumming-and-More-Make-Up-New-Groups-2018-2019-Season-20180613

More Stars Join Hollywood Bowl “Annie”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/David-Alan-Grier-and-Steven-Weber-Join-the-Hollywood-Bowls-ANNIE-20180612

Disney Channel’s “Freaky Friday” Musical Gets Premiere Date

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Disneys-FREAKY-FRIDAY-Movie-Musical-Gets-August-10th-Premiere-Date-20180613

Josh Gad to Join James Corden for “Phantom” Crosswalk The Musical! Tonight

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/DVR-Alert-Dont-Miss-Josh-Gad-James-Corden-Perform-from-PHANTOM-OF-THE-OPERA-on-Crosswalk-The-Musical-Monday-June-18-20180615

Jeremy Jordan to Move to Recurring Status for Fourth Season of “Supergirl”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Jeremy-Jordans-Role-on-SUPERGIRL-Becomes-Recurring-in-Season-Four-20180615

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to cast member Eboni Booth about “Dance Nation,” playing off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizons.

Class Notes actively covers New York’s current theater season on, off and off-off Broadway.

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk with Frank “Fraver” Verlizzo about his new book, “FRAVER BY DESIGN: Five Decades of Theatre Poster Art from Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Beyond”

We review The Royal Family of Broadway @ Barrington Stage Company, The Boys in the Band, Desperate Measures, and talk about a production of Sweet Charity.

 

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Peter Filichia | [email protected] | Facebook

PETER FILICHIA is a theater journalist and historian with a number of books, his most recent is, “The Great Parade”, available everywhere. His columns appear at MTI, Masterworks Broadway, Broadway Select and many other places.

James Marino | [email protected] | Twitter | Facebook

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Michael Portantiere | [email protected] | Facebook

MICHAEL PORTANTIERE is a theater reviewer and essayist. He is also a theatrical photographer whose photos have appeared in The New York Times and other major publications. You can see his photography work at FollowSpotPhoto.com.

 

Notes and links for the podcast.

Guest: Frank “Fraver” Verlizzo

Frank Verlizzo was born in Manhattan and raised in The Bronx.  He attended High School of Art and Design in NYC and received his BFA from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn.  In Fraver By Design he explains the genesis of his nom de poster. “I use the name Fraver to sign my posters.  At the High School of Art and Design, few teachers could pronounce my last name and I thought it too complex, so I merged the first three letters of my first and last names.”

In 1987, Fraver’s designs garnered him a Special Drama Desk Award for “consistently inspired artwork for theatrical productions,” an honor never before bestowed in the area of theatrical advertising. In 2011, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center presented a retrospective exhibit of his posters in celebration of his illustrious career.  In 2017, Fraver was a recipient of Pratt Institute’s Alumni Achievement Award which recognizes outstanding graduates who have distinguished themselves in their fields.

Fraver.com | IBDB

Fraver by Design: Five Decades of Theatre Poster Art from Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Beyond (Hardcover)

 

Reviews: 

PF: The Royal Family of Broadway @ Barrington Stage Company, Boyd-Quinson Mainstage, Pittsfield, MA, through

Stacey Mindich | IBDB

MP + JM: The Boys in the Band @ Booth Theatre, 222 West 45th Street, through August 11, 2018

Flashback: This Week on Broadway for February 27, 2011: The Talented Mr. Crowley (interview with Mart Crowley)

PF: Desperate Measures @ New World Stages, 340 West 50th Street

Gary Marachek (Eleanor) as Father Morse, Lauren Molina (Rock of Ages) as Bella Rose, Sarah Parnicky (Show Boat at Houston Grand Opera) as Susanna/Sister Mary Jo, Conor Ryan (“Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert”) as Johnny Blood, Peter Saide (Skin Tight) as Sheriff Green, Nick Wyman (Les Misérables) as Governor von Richterhenkenpflichtgetruber along with Anthony Festa (Bare at New World Stages), Celia Hottenstein (The Phantom of the Opera 25th Anniversary National Tour) and Tom Souhrada (Kinky Boots).

 

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MP: Sweet Charity, June 15, 1998, at Avery Fisher Hall, a benefit for BC/EFA and amFAR

Sweet Charity: The Concert – Variety

2018 Tony Awards recap

 

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Guest: Robbie Rozelle

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June 23, 2018 — 54 Below: Robbie Rozelle: Bustin’ Out on Pride Weekend feat. Jessica Vosk and Christina Sajous