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Listen: “Latin History for Morons” Set for Broadway this Fall, “Prince of Egypt” Announces Cast, and Betty Buckley Just Ain’t Havin’ It!

“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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Notes:

“Theater Talk” Announces Rotating Co-Hosts

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/THEATER-TALK-to-Return-with-Revolving-Team-of-Guest-Co-Hosts-in-October-20170823

1) John Leguizamo’s “Latin History for Morons” to Come to Broadway this Fall

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Broadway-Class-Will-Be-in-Session-for-John-Leguizamos-LATIN-HISTORY-FOR-MORONS-This-Fall-20170823

2) Show and Casting News

Rumors Continue to Swirl Around Lauren Ambrose and “My Fair Lady”

http://pagesix.com/2017/08/22/hbo-star-could-be-broadways-next-eliza-doolittle/

Full Cast Announced for “Prince of Egypt” World Premiere

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Jason-Gotay-To-Star-As-Ramses-in-PRINCE-OF-EGYPT-Musical-Full-Casting-Announced-20170823

Aasif Mandvi Joins “Brigadoon” Concert

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Aasif-Mandvi-Joins-BRIGADOON-at-New-York-City-Center-This-Fall-20170823

“Newsies” to Arrive on Netflix Next Month

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-NEWSIES-Will-Carry-to-Banner-to-Netflix-This-September-20170823

3) Betty Buckley Calls on Andrew Lloyd Weber to Prevent Trump from Using “Memory” at Rallies

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Betty-Buckley-Calls-Out-Donald-Trump-for-Playing-Memory-at-Rally-20170822

Listen: Tony-Winning Bookwriter Thomas Meehan Passes Away and “Dear Evan Hansen” Finds Two New Leads

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

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Notes:

1) Tony-Winning Book Writer Thomas Meehan Passes Away at 88

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Book-Writer-of-ANNIE-HAIRSPRAY–Thomas-Meehan-Passes-Away-at-88-20170822

Broadway Community Mourns the Loss of a Legend

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Broadway-Mourns-the-Passing-of-Thomas-Meehan-20170822

2) “Dear Evan Hansen” Finds its Next Two Stars

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-News-Broadways-DEAR-EVAN-HANSEN-Taps-New-Stars-for-Title-Role-20170822

Ben Platt Shares his Excitement Over Casting News

https://twitter.com/BenSPLATT/status/900115564844208128

3) Show and Casting News

Complete Cast Announced for Lisa Lampanelli’s “Stuffed”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/ORANGE-IS-THE-NEW-BLACKs-Marsha-Stephanie-Blake-Joins-Lisa-Lampanellis-STUFFED-Cast-Complete-20170822

New “Mad Show” to Get Developmental Run at Theatre Aspen

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/MADtv-to-Hit-the-Stage-in-THE-MAD-SHOW-in-Developmental-Run-at-Theatre-Aspen-20170822

4) The Village Voice to Cease Print Publication

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/The-Village-Voice-Announces-Plans-to-Discontinue-Free-Print-Edition-20170822

Listen: ICYMI- Denzel’s Coming Back to Broadway, Last Week’s Broadway Grosses Take a Hit, and Casting Directors Rally in Times Square

“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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Notes:

1) Denzel Washington Coming Back to Broadway

http://nypost.com/2017/08/20/denzel-washington-will-return-to-broadway-this-spring/

2) Last Week’s Broadway Grosses

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

3) Show and Casting News

York Theatre Company Announces Cast for “Desperate Measures”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Emma-Degerstedt-Conor-Ryan-Lauren-Molina-and-More-to-Lead-DESPERATE-MEASURES-at-York-Theatre-Company-Cast-Creatives-Set-20170821

Roundabout Announces Cast for “The Last Match”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Wilson-Bethel-Alex-Mickiewicz-More-Will-Star-in-Roundabouts-THE-LAST-MATCH-20170821

Annette O’Toole to Lead “The Show-Off” Off-Broadway this Fall

https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/Annette-OToole-Led-THE-SHOW-OFF-Headed-Off-Broadway-This-Fall-20170821

Aaron Tveit-Led “Company” Extends at Barrington Stage

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Aaron-Tveit-Led-COMPANY-Extends-at-Barrington-Stage-20170821

4) Casting Directors Rally for Union Contract

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Broadway-Casting-Directors-Union-Marches-on-Broadway-Producers-Office-20170821

Listen: Theatre Community Mourns Loss of Three Legends, Arts Community’s Contentious Relationship with POTUS, 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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Notes:

“On Your Feet” Plays Final Broadway Performance on Sunday

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Flashback-ON-YOUR-FEET-Will-Conga-One-Last-Time-on-Broadway-Today-20170820

Sunday, August 20th’s “This Week on Broadway”

1) The Theatre Community Mourns the Loss of Three Legends

Tony-Winning Broadway Producer Stuart Thompson Passes Away

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Theatrical-Producer-and-Manager-Stuart-Thompson-Has-Passed-Away-20170818

Broadway to Dim Lights in Honor of Stuart Thompson

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Broadway-to-Dim-Lights-In-Memory-of-Stuart-Thompson-20170818

Actor and Director Jerry Lewis Dies at 91

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-News-Jerry-Lewis-Dies-at-91-20170820

Comedian and Civil Rights Activist Dick Gregory Passes Away at 84

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/19/arts/dick-gregory-dies-at-84.html

2) This Week’s Theatrical Schedule

3) The Arts Community Continues its Contentious Relationship with POTUS

Members of the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities Resign

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Trumps-Arts-Humanities-Committee-Resign-In-Protest-of-Charlottesville-Remarks-20170818

Trump Claims he Already Broke Up with Them

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/White-House-Responds-to-Arts-Humanities-Committee-Resignations-20170818

Three of Five Kennedy Center Honorees Refuse to Attend White House Ceremony

http://www.showbiz411.com/2017/08/18/kennedy-center-honors-in-trouble-as-3-of-5-inductees-wont-go-to-white-house-ceremony

President and First Lady Won’t Attend Kennedy Center Honors

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-News-Donald-and-Melania-Trump-Pull-Out-of-This-Years-Kennedy-Center-Honors-20170819

4) New Details Emerge for On-Going Search for Missing Broadway Talent Agent, Mark Schlegel

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/New-Details-Emerge-for-Missing-Broadway-Talent-Agent-Mark-Schlegel-20170818

5) Howard Sherman Adds Context to the Edward Albee “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolfe?” Debate

http://www.artsintegrity.org/contrary-to-what-youve-heard-you-can-cast-albee-plays-diversely

Hollywood Report Awards Chatter Podcast with Stephen Colbert

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/topic/awards-chatter-podcast

Peter Filichia, James Marino and Michael Portantiere talk about the upcoming Fall Season on Broadway.

 

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Panel:

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

BroadwayStars

Michael Portantiere | [email protected] | Facebook

MICHAEL PORTANTIERE is a theater reviewer and essayist, whose work appears at TalkinBroadway, Everything Sondheim and BroadwayStars. 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.

Matt Tamanini | Twitter

MATT TAMANINI is BroadwayWorld’s Senior TV and Film Critic and the host of the “Some Like it Pop” podcast, which is available on iTunes and Stitcher. You can connect with Matt on Twitter at @BWWMatt.

Notes and links for the podcast.

Reviews: 

JM: Michael Moore’s Broadway debut in The Terms of My Surrender @ Belasco Theatre, 111 West 44th Street, through August 10, 2017

 

 

Discussion: 

IBDB: SHOWS OPENING DURING THE 2017-2018 SEASON

1984

Jun 22, 2017

Hudson Theatre

Marvin’s Room

Jun 29, 2017

American Airlines Theatre

The Terms of My Surrender

Aug 10, 2017

Belasco Theatre

Prince of Broadway

Aug 24, 2017

Samuel J. Friedman Theatre

Time and the Conways

Oct 10, 2017

American Airlines Theatre

Springsteen on Broadway

Oct 12, 2017

Walter Kerr Theatre

M. Butterfly

Oct 26, 2017

Cort Theatre

Junk

Nov 2, 2017

Vivian Beaumont Theatre

The Band’s Visit

Nov 9, 2017

Ethel Barrymore Theatre

Meteor Shower

Nov 29, 2017

Booth Theatre

The Parisian Woman

Nov 30, 2017

Hudson Theatre

Once on This Island

Dec 3, 2017

Circle in the Square Theatre

SpongeBob SquarePants

Dec 4, 2017

Palace Theatre

The Children

Dec 12, 2017

Samuel J. Friedman Theatre

Farinelli and the King

Dec 17, 2017

Belasco Theatre

 

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Music:

Hello, Dolly! (New Broadway Cast Recording)

10 Penny in My Pocket

09 Before the Parade Passes By

 

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Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to cast member Aiesha Dukes about “Me The People”, playing at The Triad Theatre.

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

Listen: Michael Riedel Exits “Theater Talk,” Amy Schumer Boosts “Meteor Shower” Box Office, and “Hamilton” Opens in LA.

“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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Notes:

1) Michael Riedel Exits “Theater Talk” After 25 Years

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Industry-Exclusive-Michael-Riedel-Out-at-Theater-Talk-To-Be-Replaced-by-Multiple-Co-Hosts-20170816

Michael Riedel Dishes on “Meteor Shower” Advances and Potential Gyllenhaal Replacement

http://nypost.com/2017/08/17/theater-geeks-are-freaking-out-about-amy-schumer-on-broadway/

2) Out-of-Town News

Stars and Critics Descend as “Hamilton” Opens in LA

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-HAMILTON-Tour-Opens-in-Los-Angeles-20170817

LA’s First #Ham4Ham is an Epic California Mash-Up

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Watch-Lin-Manuel-Miranda-and-the-LA-Cast-of-HAMILTON-Perform-California-Dreamin-at-Todays-Ham4Ham-20170816

Entertainment Weekly Gives a First Look at “Frozen” Costumes as Previews Begin

http://ew.com/theater/2017/08/17/frozen-musical-first-look/

3) Show and Casting News

“Love Never Dies” Announces National Tour Cast

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/The-Story-Continues-LOVE-NEVER-DIES-Finds-Cast-for-National-Tour-20170816

Bob Mackie will Return to Design “When Pigs Fly” Costumes

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Costumer-Bob-Mackie-Will-Return-for-WHEN-PIGS-FLY-Revival-20170815

Broadway Week Ticket Deals Now on Sale

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Get-Two-for-One-Tickets-to-23-Shows-During-NYC-Broadway-Week-20170817

4) TV and Movie News

New “Sunset Boulevard” Movie Eyes January Start

http://www.thewrap.com/glenn-close-star-sunset-boulevard-movie-musical-paramount-exclusive/

“Indecent” to Air on PBS this Fall, Hal Prince Documentary Pushed to 2018

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Broadways-INDECENT-to-Arrive-on-PBS-This-Fall-20170816

Jessica Keenan-Wynn Joins “Mamma Mia 2”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Broadways-Jessica-Keenan-Wynn-Joins-the-Cast-of-MAMMA-MIA-HERE-WE-GO-AGAIN-20170816

James Corden and Lin-Manuel Miranda Star in “Hair” Crosswalk Musical

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-Lin-Manuel-Miranda-James-CordenPerform-Crosswalk-the-Musical-HAIR-20170818

4) Matt Windman Shares Trip Back to Theatre Camp

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Theater-Critic-at-Theater-Camp-A-Return-Visit-to-French-Woods-20170815

Listen: Broadwaysted’s Kevin Jaeger Chats About their Star-Studded Radio Play “Broadwaysted Away”

“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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Notes:

Broadwaysted on iTunes | Stitcher| Libsyn

Website: http://broadwaysted.com/

Twitter: @Broadwaysted

Instagram: @Broadwaysted

Facebook: Broadwaysted

BWW: Behind-the-Scenes of the Broadwaysted Mystery ‘Broadwaysted Away’ Featuring Iglehart, Elless, Jordan, Faist, More

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Behind-the-Scenes-of-the-Broadwaysted-Mystery-Broadwaysted-Away-Featuring-Iglehart-Elless-Jordan-Faist-More-20170815

Listen: Roundabout Announces TWO Broadway Shows, “Groundhog Day” to Close, & “DEH,” “OOTI,” “M. Butterfly,” & “Honeymooners” Casting!

“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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Notes:

Matt Clarifies “Anastasia” Grosses

https://twitter.com/BWWMatt/status/897447485601325058

1) Roundabout Announces Two New Shows for this Season

“Children of a Lesser God” to Open on Broadway This Spring

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/CHILDREN-OF-A-LESSER-GOD-to-Open-on-Broadway-This-Spring-20170815

Tom Hollander Will Lead Revival of Tom Stoppard’s “Travesties”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-Tom-Hollander-Will-Lead-Revival-of-Tom-Stoppards-TRAVESTIES-on-Broadway-20170816 

2) “Groundhog Day” Announces Broadway Closing Date

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-Farewell-Phil–GROUNDHOG-DAY-Will-Play-Final-Broadway-Performance-This-September-20170815

3) Tuesday’s Casting News

Ben Platt to Exit “Dear Evan Hansen” this Fall

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Tony-Winner-Ben-Platt-Will-Depart-DEAR-EVAN-HANSEN-This-Fall-20170815

“Once on this Island” Introduces its Ti Moune

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-TV-Broadways-ONCE-ON-THIS-ISLAND-Finds-Its-Ti-Moune-Go-Behind-the-Scenes-and-See-a-Special-Message-from-the-Star-20170815

Jin Ha to Join Clive Owen in “M. Butterfly”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-Jin-Ha-More-Join-Clive-Owen-in-M-BUTTERFLY-Full-Cast-Announced-20170815

Paper Mill Announces “The Honeymooners” World Premiere Cast

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Michael-McGrath-Michael-Mastro-Leslie-Kritzer-and-Laura-Bell-Bundy-to-Headline-THE-HONEYMOONERS-at-Paper-Mill-Playhouse-20170815

4) Ticketing News

“Hamilton” Releases New Block of Tickets

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Dont-Throw-Away-Your-Shot-HAMILTON-to-Release-New-Block-Of-Tickets-On-Broadway-Through-August-2018-20170815

“Frozen” Releases Second Block of Tickets

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/FROZEN-on-Broadway-Announces-New-Block-of-Tickets-Through-Summer-2018-20170815

5) Jessica Vosk Launches KickStarter Album Campaign

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/423088081/jessica-vosks-debut-solo-album

Listen: “Gettin’ the Band Back Together” is Headed to the Belasco, Last Week’s Broadway Grosses, and Hal Prince Wants to Bring “Evita” Back 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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Notes:

1) “Gettin’ the Band Back Together” is Coming to Broadway

https://www.theproducersperspective.com/my_weblog/2017/08/were-getting-the-band-back-together-and-opening-on-broadway.html

2) Last Week’s Broadway Grossing

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

“Wicked” Passes “Mamma Mia” for Eighth Longest Running Show

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/WICKED-Surpasses-MAMMA-MIA-as-8th-Longest-Running-Show-in-Broadway-History-20170814

3) Show and Casting News

Harold Prince Wants to Bring “Evita” Back to Broadway

http://www.playbill.com/article/harold-prince-aiming-to-bring-original-evita-staging-to-broadway-after-international-tour

“When Pigs Fly” to Return Off-Broaday this Fall

https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/HOWARD-CRABTREES-WHEN-PIGS-FLY-to-Land-Off-Broadway-This-Fall-20170814

“The Home Place” Finds Full Cast at Irish Repertory Theatre

https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/THE-HOME-PLACE-Finds-Full-Cast-at-Irish-Repertory-Theatre-20170814

Works by Steven Dietz and A.R. Gurney to Headline Keen Company’s 18th Season

https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/Works-by-Steven-Dietz-and-AR-Gurney-to-Headline-Keen-Companys-18th-Season-20170814

The York Theatre Announces Country Shakespeare Musical “Desperate Measures”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/York-Theatre-Company-Gives-Nod-to-Shakespeare-with-New-Musical-DESPERATE-MEASURES-20170814

4) TUTS Welcomes Dan Knechtges as New Artistic Director

https://www.broadwayworld.com/houston/article/TUTS-Welcomes-Dan-Knechtges-as-New-Artistic-Director-20170814

5) The Broadwaysted Podcast to Release New Radio Play “Broadwaysted Away” Today

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/The-Broadwaysted-Podcast-to-Release-New-Radio-Play-Broadwaysted-Away-815-20170814