Stage Rush TV: Episode 73

Talking points:

• Linda Buchwald from Pataphysical Science co-hosts!
• Simba and Rafiki get it on at Broadway in Bryant Park
• Seeing War Horse front row for $30
• Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin announce Broadway concert run
• Lauren Ambrose cast as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl revival
• Darren Criss and (possibly) Joe Jonas set for How To Succeed
• Lysistrata Jones announces Broadway run
• On A Clear Day hires two more lead actors
• Broadway grosses

What do you think, Rushers? What was the Lion King team smoking when they asked Rafiki to also play Nala? Have you taken advantage of Lincoln Center Theater’s LincTix program? Do you think Lauren Ambrose will succeed in Funny Girl? Which do you think will perform better on Broadway—Lysistrata Jones or On A Clear Day? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!

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