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John & Jen Preview

Posted on July 28, 2021 by boz

Tonight, London’s Off-West End Southwark Playhouse will open the Bray Productions world premiere of the updated version of the 1995 Off-Broadway two-hander john & jen, by Andrew Lippa (book, music) and Tom Greenwald (book, lyrics). Olivier nominee Rachel Tucker and newcomer … Continue reading →

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West Side Story Special Look

Posted on July 28, 2021 by boz

20th Century Studios has released a new “special look” of its upcoming remake of the 1961 Oscar-winning musical West Side Story, featuring “Somewhere” sung by the original film’s Oscar-winning supporting actress Rita Moreno, who stars in the remake as Valentina. The … Continue reading →

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In the Light Song Clip

Posted on July 27, 2021 by boz

Broadway Records has released the first music video from its studio cast recording of the new musical In the Light: A Faustian Tale, available now on multiple platforms. Influenced by Christopher Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus and Johann Goethe’s Faust, the musical follows … Continue reading →

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Centaurworld Preview

Posted on July 27, 2021 by boz

Netflix has released the first official clip from its upcoming musical animated series Centaurworld, which premieres July 30 on the streaming service. Created by Megan Dong, the series follows a war horse transported from her embattled world to a strange … Continue reading →

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NAMT Festival 2021

Posted on July 26, 2021 by boz

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) has announced the lineup of the eight new musicals to be presented as part of its 33rd annual Festival of New Musicals to be held over two days this fall. The original pieces … Continue reading →

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West End Reopening Update

Posted on July 26, 2021 by boz

The West End has been reopening in fits and starts since May, when Amélie, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, and Six welcomed back partial-capacity audiences. In June, Hairspray, Heathers, and Be More Chill followed suit, albeit with announced limited runs. Earlier … Continue reading →

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Diana Song Clip

Posted on July 25, 2021 by boz

In anticipation of the September 24 release of the Diana original cast recording, Universal Music Enterprises has posted the album’s first official video, “The World Fell in Love.” Co-produced by composer David Bryan and music supervisor Ian Eisendrath, the album … Continue reading →

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Vivo Song Clip

Posted on July 24, 2021 by boz

In advance of the Netflix streaming premiere of the computer-animated musical Vivo on August 6, Sony Pictures Animation has released an official song clip of “Keep the Beat,” featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda (as honey bear Vivo) and Ynairaly Simo (as Gabi). The movie … Continue reading →

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2021 Kennedy Center Honors

Posted on July 24, 2021 by boz

The Kennedy Center has announced its 44th class of honorees, and musical theater alums were well represented among them. This year’s five performing artists are opera singer Justino Díaz, writer-producer Berry Gordy, Tony-nominated producer Lorne Michaels, Tony-winning actress Bette Midler, … Continue reading →

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Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age Preview

Posted on July 22, 2021 by boz

The first trailer for Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age, the sequel to director Rick McKay’s 2003 documentary Broadway: The Golden Age, has just been released. The full film will premiere August 14 as part of the PBS Great Performances series. … Continue reading →

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