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Broadway Bares: Twerk from Home

Posted on May 29, 2021 by boz

BC/EFA will present its annual Broadway Bares for streaming at 9 p.m. ET on June 20. This second virtual edition, Broadway Bares: Twerk from Home, will feature intimate numbers filmed across New York City under strict COVID safety protocols. The … Continue reading →

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Carol Channing Auction

Posted on May 28, 2021 by boz

A June 17 online auction will feature memorabilia, awards, and treasured belongings from the estate of Tony winner Carol Channing. Bidding on the one-of-a-kind pieces will begin at 10 a.m. PT. Proceeds from the sale will benefit her alma mater … Continue reading →

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2021 Tony Awards Update

Posted on May 28, 2021 by boz

This week, it was announced that the much-delayed 74th Tony Awards, honoring productions in the truncated 2019-20 Broadway season, will be broadcast on Sunday, September 26. The evening will begin with the award ceremony at 7 p.m. ET. Unfortunately, it … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Samuel E. Wright

Posted on May 26, 2021 by boz

Two-time Tony nominee Samuel E. Wright, best known as the voice of crab Sebastian in The Little Mermaid, died May 24 at his home in Walden, N.Y. Born Nov. 20, 1946 in Camden, S.C., he made his Broadway debut in … Continue reading →

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Broadway Legends: Bill “Bojangles” Robinson

Posted on May 25, 2021 by boz

Famed tap dancer Bill “Bojangles” Robinson was born in Richmond, Va., on May 25, 1878. By age 5, he was busking. He began his professional career at age 12 in the pickaninny chorus of Mayme Remington’s touring troupe. When Robinson … Continue reading →

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Broadway Reopening Update

Posted on May 24, 2021 by boz

Today, the producers of the Tony-winning musical Hadestown and Girl from the North Country joined the list of shows to announce the dates of their Broadway returns. Hadestown will be the first to resume performances on Broadway on September 2, while … Continue reading →

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Lights on the Radio Tower Preview

Posted on May 21, 2021 by boz

Five Ohm Productions and Indie Theatrical have released Lights on the Radio Tower for streaming until June 1. Developed at the Adirondack Theatre Festival and Bloomington Playwrights Project, this new rock musical tells the story of siblings Molly (Carrie Manolakos) … Continue reading →

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Respect Preview

Posted on May 20, 2021 by boz

MGM Studios has released the first trailer for the upcoming Aretha Franklin biopic musical, Respect, starring Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson. The cast also includes Oscar winner Forest Whitaker (C.L. Franklin), Tony winner Audra McDonald (Barbara Franklin), Tony nominee Saycon Sengbloh … Continue reading →

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Broadway Birthday: Judy Kuhn

Posted on May 20, 2021 by boz

Happy Birthday to four-time Tony nominee Judy Kuhn, born May 20, 1958, in New York. She grew up in Bethesda, Md., where she became interested in performing after seeing her first show at Adventure Theater. After graduating from Georgetown Day School, … Continue reading →

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Today in Musical History: Glee

Posted on May 19, 2021 by boz

The musical TV series Glee premiered May 19, 2009, on Fox and continued for six seasons, ending its run on March 20, 2015, after 121 episodes. The show centered on the New Directions glee club at William McKinley H.S. in … Continue reading →

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