While out and about on the promotional trail for his latest film, Mary Poppins Returns, Lin-Manuel Miranda stopped by the Wired studio to answer all of our most-Googled questions See Lin's responses to the Auto-Complete Quiz here

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BroadwayWorld has a first look at A Sign of the Times, a new musical featuring the songs of Petula Clark and multiple hit-makers of the 1960s, at the Delaware Theater Company's 40th Anniversary Season now through December 23.

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With Mary Poppins Returns coming to movie theaters in a week, I thought theperfect TBT would be a look back at the Opening Night of Mary Poppins on Broadway.So I doveback into the BroadwayWorld archives and found the 2006 video when we were formerly known as BroadwayBeat withAshley Brown, straight from starring as 'Belle' Beauty and the Beast on Broadway And lets not forget Gavin Lee who made his Broadway debut with Mary Poppins.

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Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken havereunitedthis Christmas season for a holiday themed Broadway show. Inspired by the sketch shows starring the likes of Dean Martin, Andy Williams, and Carol Burnett, this duo plans to amuse and delight with vocal performances and light-hearted comedy skits. To get the inside scoop on this show, we sat down with writer and performer Ken Arpino to chat about this first annual holiday spectacular.

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Theater stalwart Jamie Du Mont, Lucille Lortel Award winner Leslie Kritzer, writer and theater critic Rob Russo, and Tony Award nominee Jennifer Simard recently launched their brand-new Broadway-centric podcast, The Fabulous Invalid. The inaugural seasonwill consist of 40 episodes, released weekly between Broadway performances on Wednesday two-show days. Select episodes will be taped from the group's 'usual table' at the famed theater restaurant Orso.Catch up on some of the latest episodes below

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There are two kinds of people those who say The West Wing is the greatest television series ever written and those who are wrong and they can stand there in their wrongness and be wrong. We're taking a look back at some of Aaron Sorkin's best scenes. See some of the best of the best from The West Wing, Sports Night, The Newsroom and more

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Deck the halls, trim the tree, and spin the dreidel. BroadwayWorld is continuing our tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a 12 Days of Christmas countdown. This year we've invited the incredible George Salazar to share his favorite holiday performances. Check back daily to get in the holiday spirit in time for December 25 and to find out what else made his list

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From Harry to Hedwig Blaine to FinchDarren Criss has made quite a name for himself over the past decade on both stage and screen. 2018 has been an extra special year for the renaissance man however, as he led The Assassination of Gianni Versace American Crime Story as Andrew Cunanan- a role that won him an Emmy Award in September, as well as SAGand Golden Globe nominations earlier this month.

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BroadwayCon has announced the Tony Award-winning Harry Potter and the Cursed Child cast has joined the BroadwayCon 2019 lineup. As part of the Spotlight series, the panel will feature Jamie Parker Harry Potter, Noma Dumezweni Hermione Granger, Paul Thornley Ron Weasley, Poppy Miller Ginny Potter, Sam Clemmett Albus Potter, Alex Price Draco Malfoy and Anthony Boyle Scorpius Malfoy, moderated by Melissa Anelli Co-Founder of BroadwayCon and author of Harry, A History on Friday, January 11, 2019 at 145 p.m.

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Voting is now open for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards worldwide, brought to you by BroadwayHD Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

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Looking to buy last minute tickets to a Broadway show Don't know what to see Trying to find a theater

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Billy Eichner hits the street with Hamilton star Lin-Manuel Miranda to ask New Yorkers if they're happy and see if Lin-Manuel can inspire them and make them happier

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Alice Ripley is sharing her wisdom with the world in a new TED Talk called 'Magic Take Time.'

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Producers Stacey Mindich and David Mirvish are delighted to announce that Canada's own Robert Markus will play the title role in the Canadian premiere production of the multi Tony Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen, when it begins performances on March 5, 2019 at Toronto's historic Royal Alexandra Theatre.

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Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on December 13 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

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Today giving you a peek back into our archives with these flashback photos of Jeff Daniels, Richard Thomas, and Swoosie Kurtz in 1981's FIFTH OF JULY.

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Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories To Kill a Mockingbird officially opens tonight, and more

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The inherent problem with trying to craft a book musical around a score made of previously-existing hit songs is that the lyrics rarely match the charactersituation specifics enough to keep the story moving. So film directorscreenwriter Amy Heckerling tries finagling around that challenge in the new musical based on her 1995 coming-of-age romantic comedy, CLUELESS.

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Producer Paula Wagner is pleased to announce the first international production of PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL will begin performances in Germany, on Monday, September 23, 2019. Presented by Stage Entertainment, PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL will open at Hamburg's Stage Theater an der Elbe Sunday, September 29, 2019.

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Cynthia Erivo andShoshana Bean stopped by Build to chat about their upcoming concert event Night Divine at the Apollo Theater. When asked if they had any dream duets, they gave a quick sample. Check out the clip below

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History wasmade at the Music Box Theatre todayRoman Banksmade his debut as the title character in Dear Evan Hansen as the show's first Evan of color. Banks is currently the understudy for Evan, Jared and Connor. See video of his first bow below

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Production began todayat Leavesden Studios in Hertfordshire, UK forthe big screen adaptation of Cats, which is set to hit theatres onDecember 20, 2019

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According to Deadline,Robert Townsendis aiming to bring a stage version of his 1991 filmThe Five Heartbeatsto Broadway. Townsend will write the playwith Keenan Ivory Wayans, who also wrote the screenplay.

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The Clive Barnes Foundation, under the leadership of former Royal Ballet soloistValerie Taylor-Barnes, announced today the finalists and date for the9thAnnualClive Barnes Awards. Hosted byNew York Postcolumnist and WOR radio personalityMichael Riedel, the presentation of the annual awards recognizing excellence in theater and dance will take place onMonday, February 11, 2019at300pmat theWalter Reade TheateratLincoln Center 165 West 65thStreet.

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As BroadwayWorld previously reported, earlier this month, the creators ofHamilton, including writer and actorLin-Manuel Miranda, directorThomas Kail, choreographerAndy Blankenbuehler, and music directorAlex Lacamoire, received a unique Kennedy Center Honors as 'trailblazing creators of a transformative work that defies category.'