Variety caught up with Disney legend and 'Little Mermaid' composer Alan Menken at the premiere of Disney's latest live-action remake, Aladdin.

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The Tony Award-winningmusicalDear Evan Hansen and Facebookpartnered up for Today You're You, and That's Enough A Mental Health Discussion.

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David Rockwell, who won the Tony Award forShe Loves Meand recently received acclaim for his sets forTootsieandKiss Me, Kateon Broadway, is the guest on May's episode ofTheater All the Moving Parts, on the television station of the City University of New York CUNY TV.The show, hosted by commentator and veteran journalistPatrick Pacheco,is now streaming ontv.cuny.edutheaterallthemovingparts.

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HAMILTONwill make its Australian premiere at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in a new production beginning March 2021. Producers Jeffrey Seller and Michael Cassel together with creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, joined NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian in announcing the much-anticipated production today.

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BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of cabaret legend Baby Jane Dexter, who died last night at The Actors Home following a long illness.

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This afternoon, Santino Fontana, the star of Broadway's hit musical Tootsie, celebrated an important career milestone with the unveiling of his portrait at the famed Sardi's restaurant.

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We're saluting the work of the 2019 Tony nominees by taking a closer look at their extraordinary accomplishments. Today we're studying up on Michael ChorneyandTodd Sickafoose

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We've got sunshine because Oprah recently paid a visit to the Tony-nominated hitAin't Too Proud Check out her reactions when she came backstage to visit the cast, including 2019 Tony nominees Derrick Baskin, Ephraim Sykes, and Jeremy Pope,after the show

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A new block of tickets for the hit new Broadway musical Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations are now on sale through May 17, 2020

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Earlier today, Feinstein's54 Below welcomed five-time Grammy-nominated ambassador of the Great American Songbook Michael Feinstein August 6-23 Tony award nominee Liz Callaway June 12-15 Tony award nominee Maurice Hines June 7-8 Tony award nominee Laura Osnes May 21-June 24 and Tony and Grammy Award winner John Lloyd Young May 17-25.

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Justin Paul and Glenn Slater are renowned composers Paul has written for Dear Evan Hansen and The Greatest Showman, and Slater for Disney's Tangled and School of Rock on Broadway. Paul and Slater recently joined forces for the first time to write songs for the ABC sitcom American Housewife, which is airing its first musical episode Tuesday, May 21.

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The New Groupcelebrates its25thAnniversary, announcing four productions for the 2019-2020season.

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Second Stage Theater has announced complete casting for the Broadway production of Tracy Letts's Linda Vista. Directed by Dexter Bullard, the production will feature Ian Barford Wheeler, Sally Murphy Margaret, Caroline Neff Anita, Chantal Thuy Minnie, Jim True-frost Paul, Cora Vander Broek Jules and Troy West Michael.

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BroadwayWorld has a first look at Goodspeed Musicals's Hi, My Name is Ben, the inspirational true story of one man who impacted the lives of all those around him without speaking a word. Check out video of the production

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Oh baby Laura Bell Bundyhas a new man in her life Bundy took to Instagram to announce that she and husband Thom Hinkle just welcomed a baby boy, Huck Hinkle.

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Arts in the Armed Forces,founded by actor and Marine Adam Driver, will treat an audience of 50 veterans and active duty military to the May 29 performance of Lanford Wilson'sBurn Thisat Broadway's Hudson Theatre. The event is free of charge for the attendees and will be followed by a private reception.

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The Muny announced today its complete cast, design and production team for Rodgers Hammerstein's Cinderella, the fourth show of its second century, July 8 - 16. Rodgers Hammerstein's Cinderella is proudly sponsored by Edward Jones.

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MCC Theater announced today casting and creative team for the New York premiere of Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow

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Tootsie director Scott Ellis is getting ready for the Tonys and telling us all about it

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On Monday night, John Lithgow was a guest on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' to talk about his Broadway show, Hillary and Clinton, and todiscusshis dramatic film The Tomorrow Man. During the interview, Lithgow reveals how he fell in love with wearing shorts similar to former President Bill Clinton's infamous activewear for the play.

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Winners of the 64th Annual Obie Awards were announced just last night, May 20, in a ceremony held at New York City's Terminal 5.Heidi Schreck's What the Constitution Means to Me, produced by New York Theatre Workshop, received the Obie Award for Best New American Play, which is accompanied by a 1,000 prize. Artistic Director of New York Theatre Workshop, James C. Nicola, and Artistic Director and founder of Theatre For A New Audience, Jeffrey Horowitz received special Obie Awards for Lifetime Achievement. Golden Globe winning 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' creator and star Rachel Bloom hosted this year's ceremony, which was held at Terminal 5 610 West 56th Street.

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In 1997, Janet McTeer, a Best Leading Actress In A Play nominee this year for BernhardtHamlet, picked up a win for her portrayal of Nora in A Doll's House See her acceptance speech below

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What's the BEST Broadway Can Be The best in the Broadway industry and beyond will tackle that very question when TEDxBroadway returns to New World Stages on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. Today, organizers are announcing an initial roster of speakers for the one-day event.

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Acclaimed performers Matt Cusson, Celisse Henderson, and Erica Sweany will join the one-night only, TodayTix Presents celebration of Brownstone, a new musical written by singersongwriter Brian Gallagher. The concert, held at City Winery 155 Varick St. on May 28, will also feature vocals by Tony Nominee and NBC Smash star Megan Hilty.

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Jeff Daniels was a guest on last night's episode of 'Late Night with Seth Meyers' to talk about his Tony-nominated performance in 'To Kill a Mockingbird.' During the interview, Danielsreflects on his time as an understudy, bemoans the dangers of playing sports at a certain age and shares stories about audience members sleeping during his plays.