Today on Broadway: Friday, April 8, 2016

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Today we discuss @MichaelRiedelNY #JulieTaymor @TheBeatles, Chicago Shakespeare in Love, @TheTonyAwards decisions, @AmericanIdol and much more.

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Notes:

1. Michael Riedel reports in today’s New York post that Julie Taymor is working on a new musical which will be inspired by music from The Beatles.

2. Chicago Shakespeare announced that their upcoming season will includes an adaptation by Lee Hall of the 1998 film ‘Shakespeare In Love’.

3. Tonys Committee releases Eligibility Decisions

On a side note, Heather Headley will be taking over the role of Shug Avery, May 8th, after the Tony Nomination which occur on May 3rd.

4. Matt reminisces about American Idol

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