Today on Broadway: Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Tony Awards to Appeal WGA's Waiver Decision, Erivo to Lead 'Prima Facie' Film, Robyn Hurder Performs 'Mother'

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1) Tony Awards to Appeal WGA Decision of Strike Waiver

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/tony-awards-appeal-wga-ceremony-strike-1235491460/

2) Cynthia Erivo to Lead 'Prima Facie' Film Adaptation

https://variety.com/2023/film/news/cynthia-erivo-prima-facie-movie-1235612640/

3) Show and Casting News

'MJ' Recoups Broadway Investment

Starry Cast to Lead Muny's 'Beautiful' Regional Premiere

https://www.playbill.com/article/the-muny-announces-cast-for-regional-premiere-of-beautiful-the-carole-king-musical

Jill Sobules' 'F*ck7thGrade' to Return for Third Off-Broadway. Run

https://playbill.com/article/jill-sobules-f-ck7thgrade-musical-will-make-off-broadway-return-at-wild-project

4) Feel-Good Recommendations

Danai Gurira's Opening Monologue from 'Richard III'

Halle Bailey Performs 'Part of Your World' on 'American Idol'

Sara Bareilles, Top 5 Contestants Sing 'When You Wish Upon A Star'

Robyn Hurder (and Family) Perform 'Mother' by Meghan Trainor

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CsOgQz6oBNN/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=4a3700c1-116e-4f31-bdfb-fb13d615baed