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THE PROM Film Resumes Production This Week
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2020


The film adaptation of the Broadway musical The Prom is starting up production again on Thursday at Raleigh Studios in Hollywood.

BC/EFA's Emergency Assistance Fund Sends $5 Million to The Actors Fund
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2020


Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS announced today that it has sent $5 million from its COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund to The Actors Fund, ensuring thousands who work in theater and the performing arts receive vital, lifesaving support during and after this devastating pandemic.

VIDEO: MOULIN ROUGE! Tops List of Outer Critics Circle Honorees!
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2020


The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, today announced its plans for honoring the 2019-2020 season of Broadway and Off-Broadway productions.

Ryan Murphy Reveals THE PROM Might Finish on Schedule, Plus New Song Added!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2020


The Prom must go on! According to a recent interview with Collider, Ryan Murphy thinks that the upcoming Netflix adaptation of The Prom might be released according to schedule.

Broadway Producers Come Together For Another $1 Million Challenge For BC/EFA's Emergency Assistance Fund
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2020


A second group of Broadway producers have stepped up to match all new donations up to $1 million

Dancers Responding to AIDS Launches Relief Campaign to Assist Entertainment Community
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2020


Dancers Responding to AIDS, a program of BC/EFA has launched a special online fundraising campaign to create an emergency assistance fund.

Broadway Producers Offer $1 Million Challenge Match For BC/EFA's COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2020


More than 20 Broadway producers are offering a $1 million challenge match to double the impact of donations to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund.

THE PROM Film Shuts Down Production Over COVID-19 Concerns
by Alan Henry - Mar 12, 2020


Not even Dee Dee Allen could sing her way out of this one. Deadline reports that out of 'an abundance of caution' production on the Netflix film adaptation of the Tony-nominated musical has stopped.

Photo Flash: Cast and Creatives of BEETLEJUICE, MOULIN ROUGE!, AMERICAN UTOPIA, and More Celebrate Alex Timbers
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2020


Last night, the producers of the Broadway hits Beetlejuice, David Byrne's American Utopia and Moulin Rouge! The Musical hosted a special celebration in honor of director Alex Timbers. The evening brought together many producers, collaborators and artists that Alex has worked with throughout his career.

DVR Alert: Cast of MOULIN ROUGE! to Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA February 18
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 13, 2020


Tune-in to ABC's a?oeGood Morning Americaa?? next Tuesday, February 18th to see the cast of the critically acclaimed hit new Broadway show Moulin Rouge! The Musical perform an exclusive production number live from the stage of the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. And tune-in to GMA the prior morning, Monday, February 17th, to watch ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee go behind-the-scenes with stars of the show.

Kevin Chamberlin Joins the Cast of THE PROM Film
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2020


Kevin Chamberlin is going to the prom! According to an updated cast list on IMDB, the three time Tony nominated actor will portray Sheldon Saperstein in the upcoming film adaptation of the musical, The Prom.

MOULIN ROUGE! Will Donate Profits and Present MAKE IT RAIN RALLY to Benefit Australian Wildfire Relief Efforts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2020


As the world watches the devastating wildfires unfold in Australia, everyone at Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway is heartbroken. The production's roots in Australia run deep: the film was made in Australia, brought to life by the great Australian artists Baz Luhrmann, Catherine Martin, and Nicole Kidman. The musical was brought to the stage by Australian-based producers Carmen Pavlovic, Gerry Ryan and their production company, Global Creatures. The Broadway musical features Australian actors in the cast.

Newcomer Jo Ellen Pellman to Star as Emma in Netflix's Adaptation of THE PROM
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 25, 2019


Jo Ellen Pellman has been cast as the lead in the Netflix feature adaptation of the award-winning stage musical The Prom from Ryan Murphy. Pellman has previously appeared on HBO's The Deuce and Amazon's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan.

Ariana DeBose Joins Cast of Ryan Murphy's Netflix Adaptation of THE PROM
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 1, 2019


Ariana Debose has joined the cast of Ryan Murphy's film adaptation of The Prom, according to Deadline.

Joshua Henry, Jason Robert Brown, and More Join The Drama League's Benefit Gala Honoring Sutton Foster
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2019


The Drama League has revealed more of the artists who will be celebrating Sutton Foster at the organization's 36th Annual Benefit Gala next week. The black-tie evening honoring Foster a?" a two-time Tony Award, Drama Desk, Outer Critics, Fred Astaire, and Gracie Award winner and star of TV Land's hit television series a?oeYoungera?? -- will take place on Monday, October 28, 2019 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in New York City at The Plaza (768 Fifth Avenue). As previously announced, EY is the 2019 recipient of The Drama League's Arts Ally Award, to be accepted by Herb Engert at the Benefit Gala.

MOULIN ROUGE! Tour Will Stop in San Francisco in 2021
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 10, 2019


The producers of Moulin Rouge! The Musical announced today that the first North American tour will play in San Francisco at the Orpheum Theatre in Summer 2021, following the previously announced engagements in New Orleans at the Saenger Theatre (November 2020) and in Chicago at the James M. Nederlander Theatre (December 17, 2020 through February 21, 2021).

Drama League to Award Herb Engert and EY at Fall Gala
by Julie Musbach - Oct 7, 2019


The Drama League has announced that EY is the 2019 recipient of The Drama League's Arts Ally Award, to be presented to Herb Engert at the 36th Annual Drama League Benefit Gala.

Laura Osnes, Jonathan Groff, Joel Grey, Beth Leavel and More Join The Drama League's Benefit Gala Celebrating Sutton Foster
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2019


The Drama League has revealed some of the artists who will be honoring Sutton Foster at the organization's 36th Annual Benefit Gala this fall. The black-tie evening honoring Foster a?" a two-time Tony Award, Drama Desk, Outer Critics, Fred Astaire, and Gracie Award winner and star of TV Land's hit television series a?oeYoungera?? -- will take place on Monday, October 28, 2019 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in New York City at The Plaza (768 Fifth Avenue).

MOULIN ROUGE! Original Broadway Cast Recording is Now Available
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2019


The original Broadway cast recording of Moulin Rouge! The Musical is now available on all digital and streaming providers on via Baz Luhrmann's label, House of Iona, and RCA Records. A physical edition of the album will be made available at a later date.

THE PROM Will Close On Broadway This Summer
by Alan Henry - Jun 19, 2019


BroadwayWorld has learned that The Prom will have its last dance on Broadway August 11th. Upon its final performance, THE PROM will have played 23 preview and 310 regular performances.

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