Today on Broadway: Thursday, September 28, 2017

Listen: Mr. A-Z to Make his Broadway Debut in "Waitress," "The Cher Show" Announces World Premiere and Broadway Plans, and What's Franco Up to Now? "Today on Broadway" is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day. Any and all feedback is appreciated: james@broadwayradio.com (James Marino) or matt@broadwayradio.com (Matt Tamanini) BroadwayRadio on Twitter | Facebook Notes: 1) Jason Mraz to Make Broadway Debut in “Waitress” https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-Its-Official-Jason-Mraz-Will-Make-Broadway-Debut-in-WAITRESS-This-Fall-20170928 “Waitress” Will Change Costumes for Breast Cancer Awareness Week https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Coverage-WAITRESS-Unveils-Pink-Costumes-for-Breast-Cancer-Awareness-Month-20170927 2) “Little Shop of Horrors” to Return to Theatres with Alternate Ending https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/LITTLE-SHOP-OF-HORRORS-Returning-to-Theaters-with-Alternate-Ending-This-October-20170927 3) Show and Casting News Billy Porter and Stark Sands Return to “Kinky Boots” https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Coverage-Theyre-Back-Billy-Porter-and-Stark-Sands-Return-to-KINKY-BOOTS-20170927 Marg Helgenberger and Damian Young Join “What We’re Up Against” https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Marg-Helgenberger-and-Damian-Young-Complete-Cast-of-WHAT-WERE-UP-AGAINST-at-WP-Theater-20170927 Big Stars Join 24-Hour Plays on Broadway https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Christina-Ricci-Kyra-Sedgwick-and-More-Among-Lineup-for-THE-24-HOUR-PLAYS-ON-BROADWAY-Cast-Writers-Directors-Announced-20170927 "The Cher Show" to Debut in Chicago Next June Before Hitting Broadway http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/theater/news/ct-ent-cher-musical-chicago-20170927-story.html 4) BC/EFA Donates $400,000 to Hurricane Relief in Florida and Puerto Rico https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BCEFA-Donates-400000-to-Hurricane-Recovery-in-Florida-and-Puerto-Rico-20170927 5) Playwright Responds to James Franco’s Cease and Desist https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Playwrights-Legal-Team-Responds-to-James-Francos-Cease-Desist-Letter-20170927 “OHenry Report”: Dr. Seuss, Cindy Lou Who, and Copyright Infringement https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BWWs-Theatre-Business-Podcast-The-OHenry-Report-Discusses-Legal-Battle-Between-Matthew-Lombardos-WHOS-HOLIDAY-and-Dr-Seuss-20170927 6) Bruce Springsteen Says Broadway’s his First Real Job https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/27/arts/music/bruce-springsteen-broadway.html 7) Theatre Throwback with Daniella Parcell New York Times Article http://www.nytimes.com/1983/09/30/theater/332-dance-on-a-record-3389th-chorus-line.html YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fo0iIoWePYI