Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on June 23 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

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REPRISE 2.0 led by Producing Artistic Director Marcia Seligson, in association with the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television's Department of Theater UCLA TFT chaired by Brian Kite, presents its inaugural production of Sweet Charity. Directed and choreographed by Kathleen Marshall with musical direction by Gerald Sternbach, the classic Broadway hitplays through July 1 at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. Take a look at photos from the show's opening night below

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The Glimmerglass Festival will present the world premiere of Blue, a new opera by Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson that dives into the emotional epicenter of a black couple coming to terms with the sudden death of their teenage son. The production will open in July 2019 as part of the company's 2019 Festival.

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David Friedman and Peter Kellogg may be billed, respectively, as composer and bookwriterlyricists of the rollickingly fun new musical comedy DESPERATE MEASURES, which has just moved from the intimate York Theatre to more spacious digs at New World Stages, but they can also add 'problem-solver' to their resumes.

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Preparations for the 2018 Jimmy Awards celebrating outstanding achievement in high school theatre around the nation are well underway and BroadwayWorld was on hand to bring you all the action from rehearsals Check out BWW Correspondent, Katie Lynch, get all the behind the scenes scoop in the video below

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Kristin Chenowethrecently held her 4th annual Broadway Bootcamp, followed by the 2nd annual Kristi Awards. BroadwayWorld is giving you a look inside the Popular program to see all the stars, students, and stellar cosplay Check out the photos below

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BroadwayWorld is bringing you the inside scoop on this year's Jimmy Awards with student blogger Riley Thad Young- a nominee from Memphis' Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards. Earlier this year, he won the title of Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Grasshopper in Hernando High School's James and the Giant Peach.

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Tectonic Theater company joins Matt Bomer, Mary Louise Parker, Annaleigh Ashford, Harvey Fierstein, Michael Urie, Zachary Quinto, and Benjamin Washington in a powerful new PSA to EraseHate in remembrance of Matthew Shepard.

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Peppermint is bringing a whole new flavor to Broadway as she takes the stage in Head Over Heels. For the first time in the Great White Way's history, an openly transgender actor is originating a principal role.

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The Playwrights Horizons Tim Sanford, Artistic Director Leslie Marcus, Managing Director world premiere production of LOG CABIN, a new play by Pulitzer Prize finalist Jordan Harrison Marjorie Prime, Maple and Vine, Doris to Darlene at Playwrights 'Orange Is the New Black' is currently in previews. Directed by Tony Award and Obie Award winner Pam MacKinnon Clybourne Park, The Qualms at Playwrights Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, The Parisian Woman, LOG CABIN is the sixth and final production of the theater company's current 20172018 Season.

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Rodgers and Hammerstein's great American classic Oklahoma bursts onto the Ogunquit Playhouse stage now to July 7. The Playhouse is thrilled to create an exciting new production of this beloved classic as part of its 75th Anniversary since first opening on Broadway.

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On Thursday, June 14th, Kristin Chenoweth and her Broadway Bootcamp students and faculty, attended the Tulsa DRILLERS game.

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He might be on his way to Broadway, but come what may Aaron Tveit will make it across the country to entertain Las Vegas audiences. Tveit is scheduled to appear two nights only at the Smith Center this coming September.

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In the episode below, Ben is feeling the island vibes withthe Tony-nominated choreography from Once On This Island, with the help of T. Oliver Reid. Can you keep up

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The Guardian reports that the Hungarian State Opera House has canceled 15 performances of the musical version of BILLY ELLIOT after ticket sales dropped due to a media campaign by the government that referred to the show at 'a propaganda tool for homosexuality.'

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Rinne Groff returns to The Public with a dynamic and poignantly funny new play directed by Marissa Wolf, Associate Artistic Director and New Works Director at Kansas City Repertory. Check out photos of the production below

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Tomorrow Saturday, June 23rd BroadwayWorld is taking you behind the scenes of The Muny's production of THE WIZ when Jared Grimes takes us behind the scenes of a two-show day

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Connecticut Repertory Theatre CRT opens the second show of the 2018 Nutmeg Summer Series Sweeney Todd a Tony-Award-winning tale of love, murder and revenge set against the backdrop of 19th century London. Peter Flynn directs. The cast includes Broadway stars Terrence Mann, Liz Larsen,Andrea Burns, and Ed Dixon. Check out the cast in action below

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Due to popular demand, Manhattan Theatre Club announcesone additional week of performances for the world premiere of Sugar in Our Wounds.

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Today the New London Theatre was renamed in honour of the trailblazing choreographer DameGillian Lynne. It is the first West End theatre to be named after a woman. View photos from the renaming below

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Broadway's Paul Alexander Nolan has been on quite the ride with Escape to Margaritaville - a vibrant, fun, and blissful musical featuring the iconic hits of Jimmy Buffett. With stops in La Jolla, Chicago, Houston, and New Orleans before reaching the Great White Way in early 2018, Escape to Margaritaville has become the vacation we all so desperately need to take -- with an emphasis on living in the moment and savoring the good times.

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Equality needs you This weekend, the 2018NYC Pride festivities kick off, featuring a roster of iconic LGBT events including the March, Rally, PrideFest, Teaze, and Youth Pride, along with a variety of other events for LGBT and allied people of all ages.

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On Monday, June 25, 130pm EST BroadwayWorld's Steve Schonberg is getting up close and personal with star of stage and screen, Taye Diggs Don't forget to tune in to our official Facebook page to submit your questions live or send us questions in advance on Twitter BroadwayWorld with AskTayeBWW.

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Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on June 22 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

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Roundabout Theatre Company presents the world premiere production of SKINTIGHT, by Roundabout Underground alumnus Joshua Harmon Bad Jews, Significant Other, with direction by three-time Obie Award winner Daniel Aukin Bad Jews. The cast includes Will Brittain as 'Trey,' Stephen Carrasco as 'Jeff,' Eli Gelb as 'Benjamin Cullen,' Cynthia Mace as 'Orsolya,' Idina Menzel as 'Jodi Isaac' and Jack Wetherall as 'Elliot Isaac.'