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KPOP : The Broadway Musical launches online Open Casting Call

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Words by Léna Fontaine The musical is set to open on Broadway next season. In order to find the perfect cast, even when a global pandemic is striking the globe, producers have launched an online casting call, even if the premiere details are yet to be announced. Those interested in auditioning can visit kpopbroadway.com/casting and submit a video of themselves singing, a dance clip that shows their dancing abilities and a description of their experience in dancing, singing and dancing. The show producers are also looking for performers of Asian descent in their 20s. According to the director, Teddy Bergman, … Continue reading KPOP : The Broadway Musical launches online Open Casting Call

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Fun Home to be streamed online for two weeks

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Words by Léna Fontaine Chicago’s Victory Gardens Theatre will make available its 2017 production of Fun Home for two weeks only. It will be presented online from 12 to 24 may for the cost of 20$ (approx. £16,10) per tickets. The 2017 production featured Danni Smith as Alison, Hananh Starr as Medium Alison and Stella ROse Hoyt and SAge Elliott HArper as Small Alison. The cast also included Rob Lindley and McKinley Carter as Bruce, McKinley Carter as Helen Bechdel, Danielle Davis as Joan, Joe Lino as Roy, Preetish Chakraborty as John Bechdel, and Leo Gonzalez as Christian Bechdel. Based on … Continue reading Fun Home to be streamed online for two weeks

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Join the cast of Sing Street for “Sing Street : Grounded – At home with the Broadway Cast” on April 30

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Words by Léna Fontaine Following the coronavirus outbreak, performers all around the world had to find way to give back to first responder and essential healthcare workers. It is now time for the cast of Sing Street to step up and do their part with an exclusive at home performance. Supporting the charities assisting the theater community, Sing Street presents SING STREET : Grounded – At home with The Broadway Cast. Sing Street : Grounded – At Home With the Broadway Cast will feature songs from the musical including the emotional “Up,” the show anthem “Drive It Like You Stole … Continue reading Join the cast of Sing Street for “Sing Street : Grounded – At home with the Broadway Cast” on April 30

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WATCH : The worldwide Queens of SIX joined forces in a glorious online performance

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Words by Léna Fontaine What a royal performance. Fans around the globe joined forces with various cast of SIX for a special lockdown performances. Organized by Grace Mouat and Danielle Steers from the West End Cast, the video features cast from the UK, Broadway, Australia and tour, as well as thousands of royal fans. Though SIX’s performances had to be stopped due to the coronavirus outbreak, this didn’t stop the royal stones as they managed to sing a peculiar and exclusive version of the show anthem, bringing together over 3000 fans and cast from all over the world. Even Toby … Continue reading WATCH : The worldwide Queens of SIX joined forces in a glorious online performance

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Nicole Raquel Dennis to lead the UK tour of Dreamgirls

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Words by Léna Fontaine She is a dream! Taking on the role of Effie in the UK tour production of Dreamgirls is Nicole Raquel Dennis, who is currently starring in the west end production of Dear Evan Hansen where she plays the role of Alana Beck. She previously appeared in the TV contest The voice in 2019. There, she won the heart of millions by performing “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” alongside her team mentor Jennifer Hudson, who previously won an Oscar for her portrayal of Effie in the 2006 movie adaptation of Dreamgirls. Talking about her … Continue reading Nicole Raquel Dennis to lead the UK tour of Dreamgirls

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Shoshana Bean and Ariana Grande to join Jason Robert Brown’s Subculture Virtual Concert

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Words by Léna Fontaine It is time for some vocals! Ariana Grande and Shoshana Bean will join  Jason Robert Brown’s monthly Artist-in-Residency concert. The virtual show will take place on April 27 at 8pm. If the concert is free to watch online, viewers can still participate by donating to the SubCulture musicians and staff. Last year, Shoshana Bean returned to the stage and played Jenna in Sara Bareilles’ Waitress. Her grand broadway return as She ended her Elphaba’s run in 2006. Previously, She starred in Hairspray, Funny Girl, Godspell and Jason Robert Brown’s Songs for a New World. As for Ariana … Continue reading Shoshana Bean and Ariana Grande to join Jason Robert Brown’s Subculture Virtual Concert

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&Juliet extends its booking period again in the West End

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Words by Léna Fontaine Fantastic news for the fans of &Juliet! The booking period of the hit musical has been extended to 24 July 2021 at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London. The musical opened in the West End in november 2019 and gained instant popularity, becoming one of the most acclaimed show in the city. Unfortunately, performances had to be stopped when tehatres closed all over the city due to the Covid-19 pandemic. If you had tickets to see the show during this period, there is now plenty of time for you to see it during the following summer! Fortunately, … Continue reading &Juliet extends its booking period again in the West End

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Ben Platt’s Radio City Music Hall concert will debut on Netflix in May

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Words by Léna Fontaine Filmed in September 2019, Ben Platt’s concert at The Radio City Musical Hall will hit Netflix next month. The live event will drop on the platform on May 20. The news was announced by Ben Platt himself on his twitter account. The concert which took place on the final date of Platt’s tour featured song from his debut album “Sing To Me Instead” such as “Share Your Adress”, the emotional “Grow As We Go” and “Bad Habits”, as well as his latest single “Rain” and several covers including “The Joke” by Brandi Carlile and “Take Me … Continue reading Ben Platt’s Radio City Music Hall concert will debut on Netflix in May