Today on Broadway: Monday, August 30, 2021

Broadway is 'Openin' Up,' Reaction to Cameron Mackintosh's Transphobic Comments, Carmen Cusack to Lead 'Designing Women' Premiere

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1) Broadway Continues to Open Up this Week

2) Theatre Community Responds to Cameron Mackintosh’s Transphobic Comments

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Alexandra-Billings-Speaks-Out-Against-Cameron-Mackintosh-Calling-the-Casting-of-Trans-Actors-a-Gimmick-20210828

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3) Stage and Screen Icon Ed Asner Passes Away

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Obituary-Ed-Asner-Dies-at-91-20210829

4) “The Color Purple” Film on Verge of Adding H.E.R.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/h-e-r-to-make-acting-debut-in-the-color-purple-movie-musical-exclusive-1235004336/

5) Carmen Cusack Will Play Julia Sugarbaker in Stage Adaptation of Designing Women

https://www.playbill.com/article/carmen-cusack-will-play-julia-sugarbaker-in-stage-adaptation-of-designing-women

6) Feel Good Recommendations

Amber Riley Sings “Defying Gravity” in “Wicked” Concert

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-Amber-Riley-Sings-Defying-Gravity-in-New-Clip-From-WICKED-IN-CONCERT-20210829

Inside Rehearsal for The Muny’s “Chicago” with J. Harrison Ghee

https://www.broadwayworld.com/st-louis/article/VIDEO-Go-Inside-Rehearsal-for-CHICAGO-at-The-Muny-20210827