Today on Broadway: Wednesday, March 15, 2023

'Good Night Oscar' Announces Complete Cast, 'How to Defend Yourself' and 'Coast Starlight' Reviews, Lea Salonga Closes Broadway Backwards

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1) 'Good Night Oscar' Announces Full Cast as Rehearsals Begin

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Full-Cast-Announced-For-GOOD-NIGHT-OSCAR-as-Rehearsals-Begin-20230314

2) Off-Broadway Review Roundups

'How to Defend Yourself' from NYTW

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-HOW-TO-DEFEND-YOURSELF-at-New-York-Theatre-Workshop-20230313

'The Coast Starlight' from Lincoln Center Theatre

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-THE-COAST-STARLIGHT-Opens-At-Lincoln-Center-Theater-20230313

3) Last Week's Broadway Grosses

https://www.broadwayworld.com/grosses.cfm

4) Show and Casting News

First 'Wicked' Movie Announces New Release Date

https://twitter.com/jonmchu/status/1635657523028979714

Mary-Mitchell Campbell Reveals Plans for 'City of Angels,' 'Love Life' at Encores

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Mary-Mitchell-Campbell-Reveals-Plans-for-CITY-OF-ANGELS-and-LOVE-LIFE-at-Encores-20230314

Rodriguez, Umphress, Kline to Lead 'Cabaret' at Barrington Stage

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Krysta-Rodriguez-Alysha-Umphress-and-Richard-Kline-Will-Star-in-CABARET-at-Barrington-Stage-20230314

Immersive 'Great Gatsby' Sets New Performance Dates

https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/Immersive-THE-GREAT-GATSBY-Sets-New-Preview-and-Opening-Dates-20230314

'Kite Runner' to Launch National Tour in 2024

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/THE-KITE-RUNNER-Will-Launch-a-North-American-Tour-in-Spring-2024-20230314

5) Feel-Good Recommendation

Lea Salonga Leads 'Love Who You Love' at Broadway Backwards

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpxmJbSA1d3/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D