Today on Broadway: Monday, October 17, 2022

"Hadestown," "1776" Controversies; TCM to Air 24-Hour Angela Lansbury Marathon; JRB to Conduct "Parade"

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1) Drama Swirls on Broadway

Controversy at “Hadestown” over Mistaken Cell Phone Accusation

https://deadline.com/2022/10/hadestown-jujamcyn-lillias-white-broadway-hearing-impaired-audience-caption-device-1235143838/

“1776” Star, Co-Director Exchange Barbs over Vulture Interview

https://www.vulture.com/2022/10/1776-star-sara-porkalob-interview-molasses-to-rum.html

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2) Show and Casting News

Jason Robert Brown to Conduct City Center’s “Parade”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Jason-Robert-Brown-to-Conduct-PARADE-at-New-York-City-Center-20221014

“Chicago” to Host TransTech Day of Celebration and Community

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/CHICAGO-to-Have-TransTech-Day-of-Celebration-and-Community-This-Month-20221014

TCM to Present 24-Hour Angela Lansbury Tribute in November

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/TCM-to-Present-24-Hour-Angela-Lansbury-Tribute-in-November-20221015

3) This Week’s Theatrical Schedule

Monday, Oct. 17: “The Pirates of Penzance” Concert

https://www.roundabouttheatre.org/get-tickets/2022-2023-season/pirates-of-penzance-benefit/

Tuesday, Oct. 18: “Walking with Ghosts” Begins Previews on Broadway

https://gabrielbyrneonbroadway.com/

“Straight Line Crazy” Begins Previews Off-Broadway at The Shed

https://theshed.org/program/250-straight-line-crazy

Wednesday, Oct. 19: “A Raisin in the Sun” Opens Off-Broadway at The Public Theater

https://publictheater.org/productions/season/2223/a-raisin-in-the-sun/

Thursday, Oct. 20: “Topdog/Underdog” Opens on Broadway

https://topdogunderdog.com/

4) Feel-Good Recommendation

Variety’s 10 Broadway Stars to Watch: The Great White Way’s Bright New Talent

https://variety.com/lists/variety-10-broadway-stars-jessica-stone-linedy-genao-solea-pfeiffer/