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On this summer update episode of “On My Way to a B.F.A.,” Natalie looks back at some of the high, and low, moments of her freshman year at the Hartt School. She counts down the Top-10 things she learned, recaps some of the most emotional moments, and puts herself out there and reads the positive, and negative, feedback that she got from her year-end juries.

“On My Way to a B.F.A.” will return with regular, monthly episodes in September.

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“On My Way to a B.F.A.” is hosted by Natalie Noack, a freshman in the Musical Theatre B.F.A. program at the Hartt School at the University of Hartford.

Listen: “Hamlet” Cancels Saturday Performances and The Kennedy Center Opts for Pop Culture!

“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) The Public Theatre Cancels Saturday Performances of “Hamlet”

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/03/theater/the-public-theater-cancels-several-performances-of-hamlet.html

2) Kennedy Center Opts for Pop Culture Over Fine Arts for this Year’s Honors

https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/the-kennedy-center-honors-abandon-the-arts-for-pop-culture/2017/08/02/0287e65c-77a0-11e7-8f39-eeb7d3a2d304_story.html?utm_term=.5d3017ab9776

3) “The Parisian Woman” Finds its Broadway Home

http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/THE-PARISIAN-WOMAN-to-Play-Broadways-Hudson-Theatre-20170803

4) ABC Cancels “Little Mermaid” Live Sing-a-Long

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/tv/2017/08/03/abc-drops-plans-little-mermaid-musical/535299001/

5) Gene Fisch and New York New Works Theatre Festival Interview

– The Duke Theatre on 42nd Street

– October 2nd through November 6th

– Instagram is nynw_theatre_festival

– Twitter is #NYNWtheatrefest

– www.nynwtheatrefestival.com

Listen: Catching Up on All the News We’ve Missed this Week, “Kinky Boots” and “Harry Potter” Make Casting Announcements, and “Indecent” Coming to BroadwayHD!

“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:

“Prince of Broadway” Begins Performances Tonight

http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Legendary-Career-of-Hal-Prince-Hits-the-Great-White-Way-Tomorrow-in-PRINCE-OF-BROADWAY-20170802

Brynn O’Malley and Bobby Moynihan Welcome Daughter

http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/HONEYMOON-IN-VEGAS-Star-Brynn-OMalley-SNLs-Bobby-Moynihan-Welcome-Baby-Girl-20170802

1) Broadway Show and Casting News

Billy Porter and Stark Sands to Return to “Kinky Boots”

http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Everybody-Say-Yeah-Original-KINKY-BOOTS-Stars-Billy-Porter-and-Stark-Sands-will-Return-this-Fall-20170802

Original London Stars to Premiere “Harry Potter” on Broadway

http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Jamie-Parker-Noma-Dumezweni-and-More-to-Star-in-HARRY-POTTER-AND-THE-CURSED-CHILD-on-Broadway-Cast-Announced-20170802

“Once on this Island” Announces Initial Casting

http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-News-Phillip-Boykin-Alysha-Deslorieux-Kenita-R-Miller-and-More-to-Set-Sail-with-Broadways-ONCE-ON-THIS-ISLAND-20170801

Bette Midler to Exit “Hello, Dolly!” in January

http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Bette-Midler-Confirms-Final-Bow-in-Broadways-HELLO-DOLLY-20170801

2) Non-Broadway Show and Casting News

Carrie Coon to Lead “Mary Jane” at NYTW

http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Cast-Complete-for-Amy-Herzogs-MARY-JANE-at-New-York-Theatre-Workshop-20170802

Matt Doyle and More Join “A Clockwork Orange” Off-Broadway

http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Matt-Doyle-and-More-Complete-Cast-for-A-CLOCKWORK-ORANGE-Off-Broadway-20170801

Kenneth Branagh to Direct Tom Hiddleston’s “Hamlet”

http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/RADA-President-Kenneth-Branagh-to-Direct-Tom-Hiddleston-in-HAMLET-20170801

Michelle Dockery Joins Bryan Cranston in “Network”

http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Michelle-Dockery-Joins-Bryan-Cranston-In-NETWORK-At-The-National-Theatre-20170802

3) Small Screen News

“Indecent” to Join BroadwayHD Lineup

http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.php?colid=1661983&preview=on

“Falsettos” to Air on PBS in October

http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/PBS-to-Present-Tony-Nominated-FALSETTOS-This-October-20170801

Audra McDonald Joins “The Good Fight”

http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Tony-Winner-Audra-McDonald-Joins-Cast-of-THE-GOOD-FIGHT-as-Series-Regular-20170802

4) Concert News

Odom Jr., Foster, Groff, and Block Set for “Live from Lincoln Center”

http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Jonathan-Groff-Sutton-Foster-More-Set-for-LIVE-FROM-LINCOLN-CENTER-on-PBS-20170801

Cumming, Michele, Criss, and More Set for Elsie Fest

http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Alan-Cumming-Lea-Michele-and-Darren-Criss-to-Headline-3rd-Annual-Elsie-Fest-20170801

5) Recommendations

“Come From Away” Star Rodney Hicks Makes Emotional Announcement

http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Rodney-Hicks-Departs-COME-FROM-AWAY-Due-to-Neurological-Disorder-20170801

Inside “Hamilton’s” Universal Swings with MarketWatch

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/meet-the-hamilton-actors-who-play-up-to-18-roles-in-the-hit-show-2017-07-28

Celia Keenan-Bolger Talks “A Parallelogram” and More with The Interval

http://theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/08/celia-keenan-bolger-three-years-later/

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to director Jesse Berger about “The Government Inspector” at New World Stages presented by the Red Bull Theater.

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

Matt and James had some technical and scheduling difficulties, so there is no new episode of “Today on Broadway” on Wednesday. However, they will be back, as normal for Thursday’s episode.

Listen: Peter Filichia Remembers Sam Shephard and We Chat with “Prince of Broadway” Star Janet Dacal

“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) Peter Filichia Remembers Sam Shepard

2) James Marino and Jena Tessa Fox Talk to “Prince of Broadway” Star Janet Dacal

Listen: Mandy Patinkin Withdraws from “Great Comet” Following Controversy & Gad and Wilson Rumored for “Little Shop” Remake.

“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)

BroadwayRadio on Twitter | Facebook

Notes:

1) The “Great Comet” Casting Controversy

Onaodowan Opens Up About his Exit

Dave Malloy Reveals “Great Comet” Financial Difficulties

Mandy Patinkin Withdraws from “Great Comet”

2) Rumors Suggest Josh Gad and Rebel Wilson to Lead “Little Shop” Remake

3) Tony-Nominee Andrew Rannells to Write Book, Shares Personal Essay in the Times

4) Cast Announced for New Andy Mientus Musical “Burn All Night” at ART

5) Laura Benanti to Make an Announcement on “The Talk” Today

Peter Filichia, Jena Tesse Fox, James Marino and Michael Portantiere talk with Cinco Paul, who wrote the book, music, and lyrics to the new musical, “Bubble Boy.” This week’s reviews include Encores! Off-Center production of The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin and Theatreworks USA production of Pete the Cat. We also chat about controversy at The Great Comet.

 

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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.

Jena Tesse Fox | Twitter

Jena is a theater writer and reviewer whose articles have appeared online at TimeOutNewYork.com, Playbill.com, BroadwayWorld.com and NewYorkTheaterGuide.com.

James Marino | [email protected] | Twitter | Facebook

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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.

Guest: Cinco Paul, writer of “Bubble Boy” music, lyrics, and book

 

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS PRESENTS

“BUBBLE BOY”

ORIGINAL CAST RECORDING

FROM THE WRITERS OF THE “DESPICABLE ME” MOVIES

MUSIC AND LYRICS BY CINCO PAUL

BOOK BY CINCO PAUL AND KEN DAURIO

STARRING A.J. HOLMES, RICHARD KIND, CAROLINE BOWMAN, MATT DOYLE AND ALICE RIPLEY

AVAILABLE IN DIGITAL AND PHYSICAL FORMATS TODAY, FRIDAY, JULY 28

New York, NY – Ghostlight Records has released the Original Cast Recording of Bubble Boy, the new musical based on the 2001 cult classic film of the same name, in both digital and physical formats today, Friday, July 28. The show is created by Cinco Paul (music, lyrics and book) and Ken Daurio (book), writers of the international hit animated films The Secret Life of Pets, Horton Hears a Who!, The Lorax, and Despicable Me 1, 2 & 3. Bubble Boy is the second major project for Daurio and Paul this summer, with their new film Despicable Me 3 currently in cinemas nationwide. A special music video of album’s first single “Bring Back My Boy” — featuring Alice Ripley — can be viewed here. A music video for the album’s second single “Falling for the Boy” is available here. Order the album via Apple Music.

The album features a 32-page full color booklet with a synopsis and liner notes from Cinco Paul, as well as a note from Stephen Schwartz – composer and lyricist of Pippin, Wicked, and Godspell – who calls it “one of the cleverest, funniest, and most endearing musicals I’ve seen in a long time.” The recording is produced by Cinco Paul, Kurt Deutsch and Justin Goldner. For more information about Bubble Boy, please visit http://sh-k-boom.com/bubble-boy

The recording features Tony Award winner Alice Ripley, A.J. Holmes, Drama Desk Award winner Richard Kind, Caroline Bowman and Matt Doyle. The cast also includes Gerard Canonico, Kirsten Scott, Martin Sola, Nehal Joshi, Alex Chester and Anita Welch. Musi[...]

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There is no doubt that two-time Tony-nominee Stephanie J. Block is one of the most talented members of the Broadway community, but like many of the open-hearted members of the theatrical world, she is also incredibly passionate about helping others. As she has for the past five years, Stephanie is preparing to sleep out on the New York sidewalk for the Covenant House’s Broadway Sleepout. This annual event, which will take place on August 21st this year, raises money and awareness for the mission of this incredibly important organization.

To donate or for more information, visit BroadwaySleepout.org.

About Stephanie J. Block:

Stephanie has established herself as one of the most relevant and versatile voices in contemporary musical theatre. She most recently received the Outer Critics Circle, Drama Desk and TONY nomination(s) for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her star turn as Trina in Lincoln Center Theatre’s highly acclaimed revival of FALSETTOS. Ms. Block received both the 2013 TONY Award and Drama Desk nomination for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Alice Nutting/Edwin Drood in The Roundabout Theatre’s production of THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD.

Other Broadway credits include Reno Sweeney in the 2011 TONY Award winning revival of ANYTHING GOES, 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL playing the role of Judy Bernly for which she earned a Drama Desk nomination for Best Actress in a Musical. She created the roles of Grace O’Malley inTHE PIRATE QUEEN and Liza Minnelli In THE BOY FROM OZ (opposite Hugh Jackman).

Ms. Block is  known for her portrayal as Elphaba in the Broadway company of WICKED as well as originating the role in the First National Tour for which she won numerous awards including the prestigious Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical.

Twitter: @StephanieJBlock

Instagram: @StephanieJBlock

Facebook: Stephanie J. Block

Stephanie J. Block’s Official Website

BroadwaySleepout.org

CovenantHouse.org

About Covenant House:

For more than four decades, Covenant House has helped transform and save the lives of more than a million homeless, runaway and trafficked young people. We offer housing and support services to young people in need – helping over 46,000 boys and girls every year.

Coming off the streets, the young people we serve are usually disconnected from their families and other social support – kids who have endured traumatic and adverse childhood experiences. In addition to living on the streets, many have survived abusive homes, spent time in juvenile justice facilities, aged out of foster care or have been victims of human trafficking and exploitation.

CovenantHouse.org

 

Matt Tamanini

Twitter: @BWWMatt

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Listen: “Mean Girls” Cast Finally Announced, Issues Continue to Rise from “Great Comet” Recast, “Waitress” Cast is Willing to Bake for 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:

New Titles Coming to BroadwayHD

1) “Mean Girls” Cast Finally Announced

2) “Great Comet” Recasting Causes Racial Concerns

Dave Malloy Weighs in on Controversy

3) Show and Casting News

Sherie Rene Scott and Mary Testa Join Jason Alexander in “The Portuguese Kid”

Sophie Okenedo to Star Opposite Ralph Fiennes in “Antony and Cleopatra”

Nikki Blonsky to Join “Stuffed” Off-Broadway

Brandy Heads Back to “Chicago”

Kelsey Grammer to Lead “Big Fish” London Premiere

4) Tony Awards Announce New Nominator Class

5) Recommendation: The Cast of “Waitress” is Willing to Bake for It in their #Ham4All Video