Today on Broadway: Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Listen: "Frozen" Tour Announces Central Sisters, "West Side Story" Film Gets Release Date, "Beautiful" Teases New Carole! "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) 1) The “Frozen” National Tour Announces its Leading Ladies https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Caroline-BowmanandCaroline-Innerbichler-Will-Lead-FROZEN-National-Tour-20190507 2) Disney Announces Release Date for “West Side Story” Film https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/WEST-SIDE-STORY-Film-to-be-Released-on-December-18-20190507 3) Recommendations American Theatre: Why the Tony Awards Should Recognize Off-Broadway https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/05/06/why-the-tony-awards-should-recognize-off-broadway/ American Theatre: The Gender Problem ‘Tootsie’ Can’t Dress Up https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/05/07/the-gender-problem-tootsie-cant-dress-up/ Andrea Grody, Broadway Conductor For Andrea Grody her extensive resume is a testament to her talent. She’s the Music Director, Supervisor, Vocal and Incidental Arranger for the Broadway hit musical TOOTSIE. She ‘did’ the same for THE BAND’S VISIT, which won 10 Tony Awards. Andrea’s whose Off-Broadway and regional theater credits are extensive, also wrote STRANGE FACES, a full-length musical. There’s a lot to learn about musical theater from this inspiring, accomplished, creative woman. http://sandikleinshow.com/theater/andrea-gordy-broadway-conductor/ 4) In Other News Kristin Chenoweth Says Tammy Faye Bakker Musical has Found a New Writing Team https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Kristin-Chenoweth-Says-Tammy-Faye-Bakker-Musical-is-Still-On-David-Yazbek-and-Robert-Horn-to-Write-20190507 Documentary on Industrial Musicals Available on Netflix 5/9 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Netflix-Documentary-Highlighting-Industrial-Musicals-BATHTUBS-OVER-BROADWAY-To-Start-Streaming-May-9-20190507 “Beautiful” Teases New Carole King https://twitter.com/beautifulonbway/status/1125852805023932416?s=21