Rachel Zegler & Kit Connor to Make Broadway Debuts in 'Romeo + Juliet' | THR News Video
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Rachel Zegler & Kit Connor to Make Broadway Debuts in 'Romeo + Juliet' | THR News Video
Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor are set to make their Broadway debuts in a new production of Shakespeare's 'Romeo + Juliet' this fall.
The production will feature music by Grammy Award winner Jack Antonoff, who is also making his Broadway debut, movement by Sonya Tayeh (of 'Moulin Rouge!
The Musical') and direction by Sam Gold.
While few details have been released about this version of the Shakespeare classic, it promises an angrier take on the tale.
From showstopping performances to emotional speeches, the Tonys put Broadways biggest night on full display airing live from Lincoln Center on CBS and Paramount+. Host Ariana DeBose kicked off the show with a dance-heavy opening number in which she celebrated this year's nominees and the struggles and "journey" that led them to the Broadway awards. The number opened with a close-up on a "Broadway Times" newspaper blaring the headline "SHE'S BACK!!!"
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Idina Menzel teases her upcoming return to Broadway at the 2024 Tony Awards. Plus, she shares her excitement for Cynthia Erivo in 'Wicked,' "she understands everything the green girl is about."
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Danai Gurira shares how exciting it is to see African stories get recognition on Broadway while on the carpet of the 2024 Tony Awards. Hear why she believes live theater is so important now more than ever.
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Broadway's 'The Notebook' writer Bekah Brunstetter chats with THR on the carpet for the 2024 Tony Awards and shares her experience bringing 'The Notebook' to the stage and her first-hand experiences with dementia.
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Skylar Astin talks hosting the Tony Awards simulcast and which musicians he would love to see turn to Broadway, mentioning Billie Eilish and Finneas saying they "would compose an incredible Broadway show."
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Coco Jones chats with THR on the BET Awards carpet and teases some major collaborations on her upcoming album. Plus, she explains how winning a Grammy award has inspired her to dream even bigger and teases what fans can expect in the next season of 'Bel-Air.'
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Happy Birthday,
Ariana Grande!.
Ariana Grande-Butera was born
June 26, 1993, and turns 27.
She was born in
Boca Raton, Florida.
Grande was known for playing
Cat Valentine in 'Victorious.'.
Her first album,
'Yours Truly,' debuted
at No. 1 on the
'Billboard' 200.
It also featured her first hit single,
"The Way", with Mac Miller.
The Grammy-winning artist
won Best Pop Vocal Album
for 'Sweetener.'.
The high-pony queen made
history after releasing
'Thank U, Next.'.
She was the first artist to hold
the top 3 spots on the 'Billboard'
Hot 100 simultaneously since
The Beatles.
Grande has also been
named Woman of the
Year by 'Billboard.'.
The singer headlined
Coachella 2019.
Happy Birthday,
Ariana Grande!
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Travis Scott Arrested in Florida.
The 33-year-old rapper was arrested at the
Miami Beach Marina early on June 20, CNN reports.
He was booked into
Miami-Dade County Jail at 4:35 a.m.
Scott faces disorderly intoxication and trespassing charges, according to jail records.
Police say that while the rapper was on a charter boat, there was an altercation with the crew, at which point officers were called.
Scott reportedly left but then returned and had a dispute with the crew for a second time.
When asked to leave again, Scott refused, which resulted in his arrest. .
A $650 bond was posted for the rapper.
Scott gained notoriety for his 2018 album, 'Astroworld,' which received a Grammy nomination for best rap album.
His newest album, 'UTOPIA,' was also nominated for best rap album.
Scott is a father to two children, both of whom he shares with Kylie Jenner
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Happy Birthday,
Kendrick Lamar!.
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth was born June 17, 1987, and turns 33.
He was born in
Compton, California.
His debut studio album,
'Section .80,' was released in 2011.
His album, 'Good Kid,
M.A.A.D City,' debuted
at No. 2 on the 'Billboard'
200 chart.
Lamar went on to release
'To Pimp a Butterfly,' which won a Grammy
for best rap album.
His album, 'Damn,' was the first
non-classical and non-jazz album
to win the Pulitzer Prize for music.
The rapper is also a member
of the hip-hop group
Black Hippy.
He has been named
the “Hottest MC in
the Game” by MTV.
Happy Birthday,
Kendrick Lamar!
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Remembering Prince.
Prince Rogers Nelson was born on
June 7, 1958, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The singer released
his debut album, 'For You,' in 1978.
Prince’s continued success
solidified his sound, which
blended funk, dance and rock.
He made his film debut in 'Purple Rain,' and released a soundtrack album with the same name.
It spent 24 consecutive weeks at
No. 1 on the 'Billboard' 200.
His final album was
'Hit n Run Phase Two.'.
Prince later died of an accidental fentanyl overdose on April 21, 2016.
Prince was known
for his eclectic style.
Throughout his career, he won Grammys, a Golden Globe and an Academy Award.
Prince had a total of
16 platinum albums.
He was inducted in the
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004.
His estate released a posthumous album,
'Piano and a Microphone 1983.'.
Happy Birthday, Prince!
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Bon Jovi is finally telling their story in the new Hulu docuseries 'Thank You, Goodnight.' Band members Jon Bon Jovi and Tico Torres, as well as director Gotham Chopra, spoke to THR's Tiffany Taylor..
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Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler to make Broadway debuts in revival of Romeo + Juliet. The production will be directed by Tony Award winners Sam Gold and Sonya Tayeh, and will include music by Grammy..
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