Linda Eder's career has had the kind of variety many performers would envy everything from Broadway to solo albums to concert halls. If You See Me, her latest release, is her seventeenth solo album, which itself is an applause-worthy feat. The album itself is mostly a greatest-hits journey through theatre history, from Gershwin to Sondheim and plenty of others in between. Although some of the tracks don't quite hit the mark, others are genuinely wonderful.

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Natascia Diaz,Claybourne Elder,andSteffanie Leighstar inStephen SondheimandJames Lapine's musical Passion. This new production is directed bySignature Theatre's Associate Artistic DirectorMatthew GardinerSignature's Sunday in the Park with George, West Side Story. Passion runs through September 23, 2018 inSignature Theatre's MAX Theatre. BroadwayWorld is taking you behind the scenes of the production today on our Instagram Tune in asClaybourne Elder takes us behind the scenes at Signature Theatre on this two show day

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The producers of The Lightning Thief The Percy Jackson Musical announced this morning Chris McCarrell will reprise the role of Percy Jackson in the upcoming national tour of the musical adaption of the New York Times best-selling novel written by Rick Riordan.

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Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on August 18 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

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Last night, the gang over at Pretty Woman celebrated their opening night. As per Broadway tradition, representatives from Actors Equity were on hand to award the Legacy Robe to the ensemble member with the most Broadway credits.

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BroadwayWorld's Steve Schonberg is getting up close and personal with Head Over Heels beltress, Bonnie Milligan Tune in to our official Facebook page to submit your questions live or send us questions in advance on Twitter BroadwayWorld with AskBonnieBWW.

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Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino is pleased to announce the playbill for the 2019 season. Featuring 12 productions, it's built around a theme of Breaking Boundaries, which will also be explored through more than 150 thought-provoking and entertaining events at the Forum.

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La MaMa, the newly-minted recipient of the 2018 Regional Theatre Tony Award, now in its 57th season, will be featured on this week's THEATER TALK, as producerco-host Susan Haskins-Doloff pays a visit to the La MaMa Archive.

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BroadwayWorld has teamed up with renowned caricature artist Ken Fallin, a life-long theater enthusiast, who has drawn many Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. Below, check out his latest illustration, featuring Samantha Barks and Andy Karl in PRETTY WOMAN.

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Cast Album Karaoke,WAITRESS's hugely popular post-show party, will take place following the 7 PM show on Thursday August 23 when the show's composer and lyricist Sara Bareilles welcomes Nicolette Robinson at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre 256 West 47 Street. Nicolette will make her Broadway debut as Jenna on September 4. Ms. Bareilles also made her Broadway stage debut in the role of Jenna last year.

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BroadwayWorld has a first look at DANGEROUS HOUSE at Williamstown Theatre Festival, now on stage through August 19th.

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The Nederlander Theatre was the place to be last night, as a pretty magical opening unfolded for Broadway's newest musical,PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL. Starring Broadway regulars like Andy Karl, Orfeh,Jason Danieley, andEric Anderson, the musical marks the Broadway debut of a new leading lady, Samantha Barks.

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'You Don't Know' how excited we are for this episode because we are sitting down with the legendary Broadway star Alice Ripley This week we're pouring out MANCAN and Tanteo Jalapeno Tequila while 'Auntie Alice' spills about her Tony Award-winning journey with the critically-acclaimed Next To Normal, her impressive resume of hit original musicals, and constantly cleaning her face when she played Fantine in Les Miserables.

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Broadway Records and Yellow Sound Label today announced that The Beast in the Jungle Original Score Recording will be released digitally and in stores on Friday September 14, 2018.

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In the video below, go behind the scenes of opening night on BroadwayWorld's Instagram as company member Tommy Bracco takes us behind the scenes of the show's Broadway opening night from curtain to after party

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Roundabout Theatre Company has announcedfull casting for the new Broadway production of Sam Shepard's TRUE WEST, directed by James Macdonald, starring acclaimed screen and stage actors Ethan Hawke as Lee and Paul Dano as Austin. Marylouise Burke and Gary Wilmes join the cast as Mom and Saul Kimmer.

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BroadwayWorld has a first look at the new cast of the 20th Anniversary tour of RENT which will play the Shanghai Cultural Centre in China beginning August 30th before returning to the US this fall.

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The Nederlander Theatre was the place to be last night, as a pretty magical opening unfolded for Broadway's newest musical,PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL. Starring Broadway regulars like Andy Karl, Orfeh,Jason Danieley, andEric Anderson, the musical marks the Broadway debut of a new leading lady, Samantha Barks.

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This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 8162018 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

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The Late Show's own Melania aka Laura Benanti responds to Omarosa's revelations that the Trump's are stuck in a miserable marriage.

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PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL, with original music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Bryan Adams and his longtime songwriting partner Jim Vallance, a book by Garry Marshall and the film's screenwriter J.F. Lawton, and direction and choreography by two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell, opened just last night, Thursday, August 16, 2018, at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre.

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PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL, with original music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Bryan Adams and his longtime songwriting partner Jim Vallance, a book by Garry Marshall and the film's screenwriter J.F. Lawton, and direction and choreography by two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell, opened just lastnight, Thursday, August 16, 2018, at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre.

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Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on August 17 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

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BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature WEST SIDE STORY, MAMMA MIA, and More

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Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories go inside opening night of Pretty Woman and read the reviews, and more