Good morning, BroadwayWorld Grab your coffee and catch up on today's top stories from around the Broadway World

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On February 18, Manhattan Concert Productions presented a concert performance of Frank Wildhorn and Nan Knighton's musical comedy The Scarlet Pimpernel at David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center. BroadwayWorld was there last night and you can check out photos from the concert below

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Roundabout Theatre Company Todd Haimes, Artistic DirectorCEO has just announced complete casting for Fiasco Theater's new production of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, book by George Furth, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Fiasco's production will be directed by Fiasco Co-Artistic Director Noah Brody, is based on and with additional material from the original play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, and will feature Music Direction amp Orchestrations by Alexander Gemignani and Choreography by Lorin Latarro.

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Telling the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded air passengers during the wake of 911, and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them, will beJenna BoydBeulah and others,Nathanael CampbellBob and others,Clive CarterClaude and others,Mary DohertyBonnie and others,Robert HandsNick, Doug and others,Helen HobsonDiane and others,Jonathan Andrew HumeKevin J, Ali and others,Harry MorrisonOz and others,Emma SalvoJanice and others,David ShannonKevin T, Garth and others,Cat SimmonsHannah and others andRachel TuckerBeverley, Annette and others withMark Dugdale,Bob Harms,Kiara Jay,Kirsty Malpass,Tania Mathurin,Alexander McMorran,Brandon Lee SearsandJennifer Tierney.

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Tonight saw the London opening of acclaimed musical COME FROM AWAY at the Phoenix Theatre in the West End. See videobelow of the original Islanders joining the cast and creators at curtain call

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Since I have already told you how much I LOVE the current Broadway Limited-Run Hit, CHOIR BOY, it stands to reason that with a little artful requesting, I would be able to wrangle an interview with somebody from that show.

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The Menier Chocolate Factory presents its major revival of one of the world's most-beloved musicals of all time, Fiddler on the Roof, in a new staging by Trevor Nunn. Check out new video of the cast in action below

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Before the holidays, the cast welcomed Australian pop star Cody Simpson in the role of Dmitry.He joinedChristy Altomareas Anastasia, andJohn Bolton, Judy Kaye, Vicki Lewis and Max von Essen. Below, check out thenew marquee at the Broadhurst, featuring the show's new leading duo- Altomare and Simpson

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The Winter Garden Theater Box Office 1634 Broadway is officially open for the new Broadway musical comedy Beetlejuice, which begins Broadway performances Thursday, March 28, 2019, with an opening night of Thursday, April 25, 2019.

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I really do love it when I finally get the chance to sit with one of my favorite Broadway Divas. I have been waiting to have studio time with the Tony Award Nominee, Drama Desk Award Winning,Jenn Colellafor a long time. While still wowing crowds 8 shows a week inCOME FROM AWAY,she took some time from her busy schedule to sit and gab with me about her show, her career, her life, and so much more. When I found out that Ms Colella also had a life as a comedian, it made me love her more. Please enjoy my conversation with the absolutely fabulous, Jenn Colella.

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With most ticket sales, purchasing decisions, and fan experiences happening online, a Broadway show's digital presence is more important than ever. In this feature, each week I'll analyze our exclusive Broadway Social Media data, highlighting the top growing plays, musicals, and upcoming productions..

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It may be 50 of candy today, but there's no discounting these sweet love stories. BroadwayWorld is back with even more of your favorite Broadway couples, with all the 'aw' and 'ah' moments includedRead below for part two of our exclusive two part feature

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The cast of 'Beautiful The Carole King Musical,' stopped by 'The View' on Monday to perform a medley of Carole King hits.

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According to most fairy tales, it is when the beautiful, young maiden is married to her Price Charming that their 'Happily Ever After' can begin. DIANA, the world premiere musical at the La Jolla Playhouse explores what happens after the pomp and circumstance of the royal wedding

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Paper Mill Playhouse's world premiere of My Very Own British Invasion with book by Tony award-winner Rick Eliceis now on stafe. My Very Own British Invasion will continue through Sunday, March 3, 2019, at Paper Mill Playhouse.

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The box office of the Walter Kerr Theatre 219 West 48th Street opens tomorrow at 10 AM for Hadestown, the eagerly anticipated new Broadway musical. The Kerr's normal box office hours will be Monday through Saturday from 10 AM until 8 PM. On Sunday, April 21, the box office will be open from 10 AM until 8 PM. Starting April 28, normal Sunday box office hours will be noon until 6 PM. Additionally, tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 877 250 2929.

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Rachel Zegler and Antonio Cipriano are two of musical theatre's up and coming young stars. The pair recently teamed up to perform a cover of You Matter to Me from Waitress, accompanied by Tyler Capa on piano.

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I have the great fortune to talk to fabulous people all of the time, and Multi-Award Winning Playwright and Screenwriter,Dominique Morriseau, is no exception. This playwright has taken to the written word to create amazing conversations with her plays like SUNSET BABY, DETROIT 67, SKELETON CREW. Her recent Off Broadway play, PIPELINE, starring one of my fierce STAGEFILMTV Divas, Theater World Award Winner,Karen Pittman, Broadway's DISGRACED, Marvel's LUKE CAGE, FX's THE AMERICANS. It is a discussion about the pipeline that is taking young men of color out of our schools and right into the prison system, and some of the forces that could be responsible for making this happen.

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Being the theatre fan that I am, was beyond ecstatic when I read that the Eden Espinosa would be in the production. If I had a dollar for every time I watched the various performances of her belting in shows like Evita and Wicked then I could pay off my student loans. Imagine how thrilled I was when I had the opportunity to interview her as well on her experience in this show, what she hopes audiences take away and also some fun rapid fire questions.

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BroadwayWorld has teamed up with Broadway alum Ilana Levine, who makes her entrance onto the podcast stage with her new show Little Known Facts. Ilana's unique brand of celebrity interview, 'Podcast Verite,' is unfiltered, raw, honest and uniquely funny.

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From stage to screen, Broadway will be represented on TV for the week of February 18, 2019

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Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 the Musical gala performance was held last night, Sunday 17th February. Dolly Parton attended the event, along with celebrity guests including Kylie, Graham Norton and Jason Manford.

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

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Last night, Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 the Musical officially opened at London's Savoy Theatre.

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A new stage musical based onDreamworks Animation filmThe Prince of Egypt will hold a private reading in London this week.