Today on Broadway: Thursday, May 9, 2019

Listen: "Rain" to Make Return Run on Broadway, New "Beautiful" Star Announced, and Highlights of Dave Malloy's "Octet" "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) Broadway Show and Casting News “Rain” Will Play In Residence on Broadway https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Beatles-Tribute-RAIN-Will-Play-Lunt-Fontanne-Theatre-This-Summer-20190508 Vanessa Carlton to Play Carole King in “Beautiful” https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Vanessa-Carlton-Will-Take-Over-as-BEAUTIFULs-Next-Carole-King-20190508 Desi Oakley to Play Roxie Hart in “Chicago” http://www.playbill.com/person/desi-oakley-vault-0000121637 2) Recommendations Highlights from Encores! “High Button Shoes” https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-TV-Watch-Highlights-of-Michael-Urie-Company-in-Encores-HIGH-BUTTON-SHOES-20190508 Highlights from Signature Theatre’s “Octet” by Dave Malloy https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-Watch-Highlights-from-Dave-Malloys-OCTET-20190508 3) In Other News “Pretty Woman” Announces National Tour Plans https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/PRETTY-WOMAN-North-American-Tour-Announced-20190508 “Mac Beth” Announces Off-Broadway Extension https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/All-Female-MACBETH-Announces-One-Week-Extension-20190507 Ethan Hawke to Direct “Camino Real” Film https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Ethan-Hawke-To-Direct-Film-Adaptation-Of-Tennessee-Williams-CAMINO-REAL-20190508