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Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to cast member Frankie J. Grande while on the streets on Manhattan, playing off-Broadway at Le Poisson Rouge.

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

Listen: Critics Love “Three Tall Women,” but Not So Much “Pretty Woman,” London “Fun Home” Casting Announced, and MCC Releases Sara Bareilles’ Edited Miscast Performance!

“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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“The Sting” World Premiere Began Performances at Paper Mill Last Night

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/THE-STING-Begins-Performances-Tonight-at-Paper-Mill-20180329

1) Critics Love Broadway’s “Three Tall Women” Revival

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-The-Critics-Weigh-In-on-THREE-TALL-WOMEN-on-Broadway-20180329

2) Show and Casting News

Jenna Russell, Kaisa Hammarlund Join “Fun Home” London Premiere

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Jenna-Russell-Zubin-Varla-and-More-to-Lead-London-Premiere-of-FUN-HOME-at-the-Young-Vic-20180329

Nathan Lee Graham to Lead “The Wiz” at the Muny

https://www.broadwayworld.com/st-louis/article/The-Muny-Finds-Its-Brains-Courage-Heart-And-Fabulous-Wiz-For-Its-Production-Of-THE-WIZ-20180329

3) Critics Did Not Love “Pretty Woman’s” Chicago Premiere

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-What-Did-The-Critics-Think-Of-PRETTY-WOMAN-In-Chicago-20180329

4) The Kilroys Are Looking for New Members

https://www.americantheatre.org/2018/03/29/the-kilroys-are-looking-for-new-members/

5) MCC Releases Edited Video of Sara Bareilles Singing “Make Them Hear You” at Miscast 2018

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-Sara-Bareilles-Puts-Her-Spin-on-A-Ragtime-Anthem-at-MCC-MISCAST-20180329

Listen: “Beetlejuice” Musical to Premiere in Washington DC this Fall, “Rocktopia” Gets Rocky Reviews, and John Legend Gives “Jesus Christ Superstar Live” Rehearsal Preview!

“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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“Summer: The Donna Summer Musical” Began Performances Yesterday

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Its-SUMMER-Time-Meet-the-Cast-of-SUMMER-THE-DONNA-SUMMER-MUSICAL–Now-in-Previews-20180328

“Pretty Woman” Opens in Chicago

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-TV-Watch-Highlights-of-Steve-Kazee-Samantha-Barks-in-PRETTY-WOMAN-in-Chicago-20180328

1) “Beetlejuice” Musical Announces Fall Washington D.C. Premiere

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-Alex-Timbers-Helmed-BEETLEJUICE-Will-Play-Washington-DCs-National-Theatre-This-Fall-Before-Broadway-20180328

2) Critics Weigh in on “Rocktopia’s” Broadway Debut

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-Did-ROCKTOPIA-on-Broadway-Rock-the-Critics-20180327

3) Show and Casting News

The Hartford Stage Announces Premiere of “The Flamingo Kid” Musical

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Hartford-Stage-to-Present-World-Premiere-of-THE-FLAMINGO-KID-in-2018-19-Season-20180323

The Public Announces a Gala Performance of “Runaways”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/The-Public-Announces-Gala-Performance-of-RUNAWAYS-20180327

4) John Legend Gives a Behind-the-Scenes Look at “What’s the Buzz?” Rehearsal

https://www.facebook.com/johnlegend/videos/vb.22516413022/10156331585378023/?type=2&theater

5) This Week’s Theatre Throwback

Listen: Angels and Lobby Reviews, SJB Cher’s, Barrington Gets Royal, Dave Gehling, Grosses, Dee Snider and Agnes de Mille return, and Miscast videos are here!

“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) “Angels in America” and “Lobby Hero” Opened On Broadway Over the Last Few Days.

“Angels in America” Reviews

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-What-Did-the-Critics-Think-of-ANGELS-IN-AMERICA-on-Broadway-20180325

“Lobby Hero” Reviews

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-Chris-Evans-and-Michael-Cera-Star-in-LOBBY-HERO-Opening-Tonight-20180326

2) Broadway Bound News

Stephanie J. Block Confirmed as “Diva” in “The Cher Show”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Will-Stephanie-J-Block-Play-Cher-on-Broadway-20180327

Stars Confirmed for Barrington’s World Premiere of “The Royal Family of Broadway” Musical

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Rialto-Chatter-Harriet-Harris-Will-Swenson-and-Kathy-Fitzgerald-to-Lead-the-Cast-of-THE-ROYAL-FAMILY-OF-BROADWAY-20180327

Drew Gehling to Lead “Dave” World Premiere in Washington D.C.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Drew-Gehling-To-Lead-Tina-Landau-Directed-DAVE-Musical-At-Arena-Stage-20180327

3) Last Week’s Broadway Grosses

https://www.broadwayworld.com/grosses.cfm

4) Other Show and Casting News

Dee Snider to Return to Broadway in “Rocktopia”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Twisted-Sisters-Dee-Snider-to-Guest-Star-in-ROCKTOPIA-April-9-15-20180327

Agnes de Mille to Officially Receive Credit for “Carousel” Revival’s Choreography

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/27/theater/carousel-revival-agnes-de-milles-broadway.html?smid=tw-share

Immersive, Off-Broadway Adaptation of “Trainspotting” to Premiere this Summer

https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/The-Critically-Acclaimed-Immersive-Production-Of-Irvine-Welshs-TRAINSPOTTING-Will-Premiere-Off-Broadway-This-Summer-20180326

5) First Set of Miscast 2018 Videos Are Released

Jeremy Jordan Sings “She Used to Be Mine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=19&v=chkOkcEFGM0

Caissie Levy Sings “Shiksa Goddess”

https://t.co/4r0HG0ncUI

Katrina Link Sings (and Plays) “If I Were a Rich Man”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4lKi3VbB_Y

Jordan Fisher Sings from “The Color Purple”

https://t.co/5k9TKJQXfF

Alex Newell Sings “This is Me”

https://t.co/QbLIRTMAPr

“SpongeBob” Trio Sings “Company”

https://t.co/tuc0tgSUpM

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to cast member Jill Paice about “Jerry Springer: The Opera,” playing off-Broadway at The New Group.

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

Listen: Shana Taub to Celebrate Album Release, “Beaches” to Premiere in London, and the Griswolds are Coming to Broadway (?)!

“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) Shaina Taub to Celebrate Album Release at Joe’s Pub

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Shaina-Taub-to-Celebrate-Album-Release-at-Joes-Pub-20180326

2) Show and Casting News

Broadway-Bound BEACHES Musical Will Play London in 2019

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Broadway-Bound-BEACHES-Musical-Will-Play-London-in-2019-20180326

Ben Platt Joins the Cast of Upcoming Drama RUN THIS TOWN

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Tony-Winner-Ben-Platt-Joins-the-Cast-of-Upcoming-Drama-RUN-THIS-TOWN-20180326

Rachel Bay Jones Joins CBS Pilot GOD FRIENDED ME

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Tony-Winner-Rachel-Bay-Jones-Joins-CBS-Pilot-GOD-FRIENDED-ME-20180326

Ken Davenport And Kurt Deutsch Option Musical Rights To The Griswolds’ ‘Vacation’ Story

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Ken-Davenport-And-Kurt-Deutsch-Option-Musical-Rights-To-The-Griswolds-Vacation-Story-20180326

Stockard Channing Will Reprise Role in APOLOGIA in Roundabout’s Fall Season

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-Stockard-Channing-Will-Reprise-Role-in-APOLOGIA-in-Roundabouts-Fall-Season-20180326

Flight Extends At The McKittrick Hotel Through April 20th

https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/Flight-Extends-At-The-McKittrick-Hotel-Through-April-20th-20180326

4) FARINELLI AND THE KING Recoups On Broadway

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/FARINELLI-AND-THE-KING-Recoups-On-Broadway-20180326

Listen: Matt Discusses his New York Trip, Kelli Barrett Joins “Gettin’ the Band Back Together,” and Broadway at March for Our Lives!

“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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Lorna Luft Undergoes Successful Brain Surgery

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Lorna-Luft-Undergoes-Successful-Brain-Surgery-to-Remove-Tumor-20180323

1) Matt’s New York Trip Reviews

2) Show and Casting News

Kelli Barrett Joins “Getting’ the Band Back Together”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Kelli-Barrett-Joins-GETTIN-THE-BAND-BACK-TOGETHER-Full-Cast-Announced-20180323

“A Letter to Harvey Milk” Extends Off-Broadway

https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/A-LETTER-TO-HARVEY-MILK-Extends-Through-June-30-20180323

“Bright Colors and Bold Patterns” to be Filmed for BroadwayHD

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Drew-Droege-to-Return-to-BRIGHT-COLORS-AND-BOLD-PATTERNS-BroadwayHD-to-Film-20180323

3) Actor’s Equity Announces New Harassment Prevention Committee

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Actors-Equity-Announces-New-Harassment-Prevention-Committee-20180323

4) Recommendations

https://www.vox.com/culture/2018/3/23/17093508/mark-rylance-greatest-living-actor-explained

Broadway Stars Perform at March for Our Lives

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-Lin-Manuel-and-Ben-Platt-Perform-FoundTonight-at-March-for-Our-Lives-20180324

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-Jennifer-Hudson-Delivers-A-Powerful-Performance-at-March-for-Our-Lives-20180324

5) This Week’s Theatrical Schedule

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk with Major Attaway about Aladdin on Broadway and his show “The Genies’ Jukebox” at The Green Room 42. Reviews include Encores! production of Grand Hotel, Babette’s Feast @ the Theatre at Saint Clement’s, Admissions @ Lincoln Center, Escape to Margaritaville, and Rocktopia.

 

This Week on Broadway has been coming to you every week since March 16, 2009. It is the longest running Broadway and theatrical podcast with more than 400 shows giving thousands of reviews and hundreds of interviews.

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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.

 

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Guest: Major Attaway

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Casa Mañana Theatre

 

“THE GENIES’ JUKEBOX”

THE WORLD PREMIERE OF THE NEW CONCERT

SUNDAY, MARCH 25 AND MONDAY, MARCH 26

THE GREEN ROOM 42 – Broadway’s newest intimate concert venue – has announced the world premiere of “THE GENIES’ JUKEBOX” featuring the stars of Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway for two shows only, Sunday, March 25 and Monday, March 26 at 9:30 PM. Major Attaway, the current Genie, joins forces with the Genie Standbys, Juwan Crawley and Deonté L. Warren, in an eclectic trio show in which a Bass, a Mezzo, and a Tenor join together on stage and magic happens. These three talents bring together an eclectic set of Disney classics, theater showstoppers and pop hits by Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston and Luther Vandross. The show is directed by Daniel Dunlow, and features music direction by Eric Fotre Leach.

MAJOR ATTAWAY is currently starring at the Genie in Broadway’s Aladdin, after making his Broadway debut as standby for Tony winner James Monroe Iglehart, who originated the role. Attaway’s regional credits include Ragtime, Big River, Hands on a Hardbody, Little Shop of Horrors, and Rent. He’s performed as a soloist with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and has lent his vocal talents to commercials.

“THE GENIES’ JUKEBOX” will be performed at The Green Room 42 (570 Tenth Avenue at 42nd Street, on the 4th Floor of Yotel) on Sunday, March 25 and Monday, March 26 at 9:30 PM. Cover charges are $35 with $50 premium tickets (which include a signed poster and preferred seating). There is no food and drink minimum. For tickets, please visit www.TheGreenRoom42.com.

 

Reviews: 

PF + MP: Encores! production of Grand Hotel @ City Center, 131 West 55th Street, March 21 – 25, 2018

PF: Babette’s Feast @ the Theatre at Saint Clement’s, 423 West 46th Street

— Babette’s Feast at Portland Stage Company (no off-Broadway website or

MP: Admissions @ Lincoln Center Theater – Mitzi E. Newhouse, 150 West 65th Street, through April 29, 2018

PF + JM: Escape to Margaritaville @ Marquis Theatre, 210 West 46th Street

— Escape to Margaritaville is America’s response to Mamma Mia

— Volcanoes on Broadway

— Joe Versus the Volcano (movie)

— Jesse Green: The Agony and Ecstasy of Writing Negative Reviews

PF: Rocktopia @ the Broadway Theater, through April 29, 2018

 

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Tours: 

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Listen: “Frozen” On Broadway Receives Icy Reviews, “Children of a Lesser God” Aims for Accessibility, and Lin and Ben at March for Our Live!

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1) “Frozen” Officially Opens on Broadway, and Critics Weight in

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-Did-Critics-Find-A-Winter-Wonderland-at-FROZEN-on-Broadway-20180322

2) Show and Casting News

“My Fair Lady” Announces June Cast Album

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/MY-FAIR-LADY-Cast-Recording-Set-for-June-8th-Release-20180322

“Children of a Lesser God” Announces Plans to be Most Accessible Play in Broadway History

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/CHILDREN-OF-A-LESSER-GOD-to-Include-Supertitles-Closed-Captioning-and-ASL-Interpretation-20180322

3) Lin Manuel-Miranda and Ben Platt to Perform at March For Our Lives

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Lin-Manuel-Miranda-and-Ben-Platt-Will-Perform-FoundTonight-at-DC-Rally-to-End-Gun-Violence-20180322

4) Recommendation

New York Times Gives Behind-the-Scenes Look at New 42

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/03/22/arts/broadway-hamilton-frozen-behind-the-scenes.html?smid=tw-share

Listen: Springsteen’s Christmas Present to Broadway, Whiting Awards, Mean Girls OBCR, MCC’s new home, and more!

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

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1) Springsteen’s Having a Such Nice Time on Broadway He’s Just Gonna Stick Around Until December

http://www.vulture.com/2018/03/springsteens-gonna-stick-around-on-broadway-until-december.html 

2) Whiting Awards Honor 3 Playwrights With $50,000

Among 10 emerging writers, the Whiting Awards recognize playwrights Nathan Alan Davis, Hansol Jung, and Antoinette Nwandu.

3) Over at Broadway Direct, Mark Robinson writes that MEAN GIRLS is getting a cast recording on Atlantic Records.

https://broadwaydirect.com/atlantic-records-raises-curtain-mean-girls/

4) MCC Theater Announces Four New Productions to inaugurate its TWO new theaters at its new home

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/MCC-Theater-Announces-New-Season-in-New-Home-20180321

5) Lincoln Center Theater Extends ADMISSIONS

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Lincoln-Center-Theater-Extends-ADMISSIONS-20180321

6) BWW TV: GRAND HOTEL is Open for Business! Watch Highlights of James Snyder, Brandon Uranowitz and More!

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-TV-GRAND-HOTEL-is-Open-for-Business-Watch-Highlights-of-James-Snyder-Brandon-Uranowitz-and-More-20180321

7) Variety is reporting that SMASH, TV show cancelled in 2013, could end up revamped in a stage production

http://www.vulture.com/2018/03/let-them-be-your-stars-nbcs-smash-could-get-a-stage-reboot.html

8) Heather Headley and Matthew Morrison to Host The Muny Centennial Gala Show

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Heather-Headley-and-Matthew-Morrison-to-Host-The-Muny-Centennial-Gala-Show-20180321

9) Alexandra Silber will star as Guenevere in Washington, DC’s Shakespeare Theatre Company production of Camelot

http://www.theatermania.com/washington-dc-theater/news/shakespeare-theatre-company-camelot-silber_84525.html

10) Tony Winner Nikki M. James Joins Brian d’Arcy James In New FOX Drama From Danny Strong

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Tony-Winner-Nikki-M-James-Joins-Brian-dArcy-James-In-New-FOX-Drama-From-Danny-Strong-20180321 

11) Ben Platt and Cast of DEAR EVAN HANSEN Pick Up Daytime Emmy Nomination

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Ben-Platt-and-Cast-of-DEAR-EVAN-HANSEN-Pick-Up-Daytime-Emmy-Nomination-20180321

12) The Agony and Ecstasy of Writing Negative Reviews By JESSE GREEN

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/21/insider/margaritaville-negative-theater-review-pans.html

13) This Week’s Theater Throwback from Daniella Parcell