Today on Broadway: Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Listen: UK Theatres Make Joint Abuse Statement, "Torch Song" Extends Again, and Renee Zellweger to Play Judy Garland in Biopic "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) UK Theatres Release Joint Statement on “Abuse of Power” https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/UK-Theatres-Release-Joint-Statement-on-Abuse-of-Power-in-the-Industry-20171023 Harvey Weinstein’s Broadway “Singin’ in the Rain” Shelved https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Harvey-Weinstein-Broadway-Transfer-of-SINGIN-IN-THE-RAIN-Will-Not-Happen-20171023 2) Last Week’s Broadway Grosses https://www.broadwayworld.com/grosses.cfm 3) Show and Casting News “Torch Song” Extends One Final Time https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/TORCH-SONG-Starring-Michael-Urie-Adds-Final-Week-at-Second-Stage-Theater-20171023 “Harry Potter” to Open in Australia in 2019 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-News-HARRY-POTTER-AND-THE-CURSED-CHILD-Will-Apparate-to-Australia-20171023 Stars Announced for Drama League Gala https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Alex-Brightman-Lea-DeLaria-Ed-Helms-Kermit-The-Frog-and-More-to-Fete-Steve-Martin-at-Drama-Leagues-2017-Benefit-Gala-20171023 4) Roundabout Announces 2017-2018 Artists in Residence https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Rebecca-Taichman-Anne-Kauffman-More-Selected-as-Roundabout-Artists-in-Residence-20171023 5) Silicon Valley Entrepreneur Launches Theater Accelerator https://www.forbes.com/sites/marchershberg/2017/10/21/new-program-brings-silicon-valley-to-broadway/#155b5537ee92 Sponsor: Heartbeat Opera Heartbeat Opera presents: ALL THE WORLD’S A DRAG! OCT 30 // BENEFIT PERFORMANCE @ 7:30PM Celebrate the kickoff of Heartbeat Opera's 4th season at the Benefit Performance — featuring a special surprise guest! Reserve a VIP table for premium seating, and a complimentary drink & small plate during the performance. Standing room and general seating also available ($35-$75). OCT 31 // SHOWS @ 7:30 & 10PM Catch one of two fabulous performances on Halloween night. Standing room ($30), general seating ($50) and VIP tickets are available for advance purchase. All VIP tickets include a complimentary drink and premium table seating.