Today on Broadway: Friday, April 5, 2019

Listen: Reviews are in for Glenda Jackson in "King Lear," Songwriters File Suit Against Cyndi Lauper and "Kinky Boots," Ars Nova's “Underground Railroad Game” to Return "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) Glenda Jackson Opened “King Lear” on Broadway Last Night https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-KING-LEAR-Starring-Glenda-Jackson-Opens-On-Broadway-20190404 2) Lawsuit Claims Cyndi Lauper Lifted Parts of “Raise You Up” for “Kinky Boots” Anthem https://www.forbes.com/sites/marchershberg/2019/04/04/kinky-boots-to-keep-on-kicking-in-court/#34cc1e414021 Benny Mardones’ “Into The Night” Music Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9TXjIadhq0 “Raise You Up/Just Be” Original Broadway Cast Album https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwFwUvjgd_c 3) In Other News Ars Nova to Bring Back “Underground Railroad Game” for 18 Performances https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-off-broadway/article/Ars-Novas-UNDERGROUND-RAILROAD-GAME-Returns-to-New-York-for-18-Performances-Only-20190404 Rattlestick Announces 2019-2020 Season https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/Kathleen-Chalfant-in-Cusi-Cram-World-Premiere-More-Feature-in-Rattlesticks-201920-Season-20190404 Stars Join RTC’s One-Night Reading of “Twentieth Century” https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-Henry-Winkler-Julie-Halston-Paul-Alexander-Nolan-More-Join-TWENTIETH-CENTURY-20190404