Today on Broadway: Wednesday, October 20, 2021

”Flying Over Sunset” Confirms Cast, “Harry Potter” on Broadway Hires Inclusion Director, “Cullud Wattah” at The Public Finds Its Cast

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1) “Flying Over Sunset” Confirms Cast 

https://www.playbill.com/article/complete-cast-announced-for-broadways-flying-over-sunset-starring-tony-yazbeck-harry-hadden-paton-carmen-cusack

2) “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” Hires Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

https://www.playbill.com/article/harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-hires-patricia-dayleg-as-director-of-equity-diversity-and-inclusion

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2) In Other News

“Willy Wonka” and “Victor/Victoria” Songwriter Leslie Bricusse Dies at 90

https://www.theatermania.com/broadway/news/willy-wonka-songwriter-leslie-bricusse-dies_92896.html

“Cullud Wattah” Full Cast Announced 

https://www.theatermania.com/off-broadway/news/casting-cullud-wattah-dickerson-despenza-public_92890.html

3) TV and Film News

Beanie Feldstein, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, and More Will Star in Feminist Anthology Series

https://www.playbill.com/article/beanie-feldstein-michaela-jae-rodriguez-and-more-attached-to-feminist-anthology-series

Mel Brooks Presents New “History of the World” Series for Hulu

https://www.playbill.com/article/mel-brooks-to-write-and-executive-produce-history-of-the-world-variety-series

4) Recommendations

Mason Alexander Park’s “Pansy Craze” is Back 

https://chelseatableandstage.venuetix.com/show/details/n6FiqGOES4H2Htz22zAO/1635643800000