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A friendly reminder! Rehearsals begin on Monday, January 18th for Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed, a new production that presents both the 1921 musical itself, and additionally details the events that catalyzed the songwriting team of Noble Sissle and Eubie Blake, and librettists F.E. Miller and Aubrey Lyles to create this ground-breaking work. SHUFFLE ALONG will star six-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald, Tony Award-winners Brian Stokes Mitchell and Billy Porter, and Tony Award-nominees Brandon Victor Dixon and Joshua Henry.

SUNDAY MORNING on CBS took viewers behind the scenes of the new Broadway production SHUFFLE ALONG, a reimagining of the classic 1921 musical - one of the earliest hit shows starring, written and directed by African-Americans. Now, we're taking you into the video which has just popped online!

With a handful of new pieces set to bow before the Tony Awards deadline in April, BroadwayWorld brings you a look at those currently set to bow on the Great White Way this year!

The show marks a reunion for legendary tap dancer and choreographer Savion Glover and director George C. Wolfe, who first worked together in Broadway's JELLY'S LAST JAM. In the preview below, Wolfe chats about what fascinates him about the subject matter.

On the next UNDAY MORNING on CBS, correspondent Maurice DuBois goes behind the scenes of the new Broadway production SHUFFLE ALONG, a reimagining of the classic 1921 musical

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed has shifted its spring performance schedule. Instead of opening on April 21, 2016, the show will now open on April 28, with previews beginning on March 15.

BroadwayWorld has just learned that six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald, who will star next spring in Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed, will take a break from the show next summer. An official show rep commented: 'Due to a pre-existing commitment, Audra McDonald will not appear in Shuffle Along from Tuesday, June 21 to Sunday, September 25, 2016.  Miss McDonald will return to Shuffle Along beginning Tuesday, September 27 and is currently contracted to stay with the production through  Sunday, June 11, 2017.'

Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Saturday, September 12 for SHUFFLE ALONG Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed, the striking new production that presents both the landmark 1921 musical itself, and additionally details the events that catalyzed the songwriting team of Noble Sissle and Eubie Blake, and librettists F.E. Miller and Aubrey Lyles to create this ground-breaking work. 

Tap Soul Productions will present 'Show Me the TAP...Show Me the SOUL!” an original tap dance and soul music revue, opening “Black Friday” weekend November 27th thru November 29th, 2015 at the Hudson Guild Theatre 441 west 26th Street New York, NY 10001.

Tap Soul Productions presents 'The JL Cabaret Show' a celebration of love tonight, February 14, 2015 7:30PM at the Complex Hollywood 6476 Santa Monica Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90038.

Tap Soul Productions presents 'The JL Cabaret Show' a celebration of love Saturday, February 14, 2015 7:30PM at the Complex Hollywood 6476 Santa Monica Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90038.

Tap Soul Productions presents 'The JL Cabaret Show' a celebration of love Saturday, February 14, 2015 7:30PM at the Complex Hollywood 6476 Santa Monica Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90038.

Tap Soul Productions presents the New York City premiere of 'The JL Experience' at SOMETHIN' Jazz Club 212 east 52nd Street NY, NY 10022 Friday February 27th at 7pm

Tap Soul Productions presents 'What's Going On with Jarran Muse' at SOMETHIN' Jazz Club 212 east 52nd Street NY,NY 10022 Monday November 24th at 7pm.

Tap Soul Productions presents 'What's Going On with Jarran Muse' at SOMETHIN' Jazz Club 212 east 52nd Street NY,NY 10022 Monday November 24th at 7pm.

Tap Soul Productions in collaboration with Acute Inflections present the concert version of the new tap dance musical "Show me the TAP! Show me the SOUL!" at Red Door 140 west 24th Street NY, NY 10011 Sunday September 28th at 7PM.

Tap Soul Productions in collaboration with Acute Inflections presents the one night only, world premiere of the new tap dance musical "Show me the TAP! Show me the SOUL!" at the Helen Mills Theatre 139 w 26th Street NY, NY 10001 Sunday May 25th at 7PM.

Tap Soul Productions in collaboration with Acute Inflections presents the one night only, world premiere of the new tap dance musical "Show me the TAP! Show me the SOUL!" at the Helen Mills Theatre, 139 w 26th Street NY, NY 10001 Sunday May 25th at 7PM.

With Duke Ellington's music as the centerpiece, Cotton Club Parade reimagines one of the composer's Cotton Club floor shows. Ellington and his orchestra began a four-year residency at the Club in 1927 and continued making guest appearances throughout the 1930s. Legendary performers such as the Nicholas Brothers, Bessie Smith, Ethel Waters, Snake Hips Tucker, Peg Leg Bates and a 16-year old Lena Horne all performed at the Club.

Tony winning director and choreographer Bill T. Jones welcomed the press on Wednesday, September 23 to Theater A at 37 Arts as he introduced his Fela! cast, including stars Sahr Ngaujah, Kevin Mambo, Tony winner Lillias White, and the always stunning Saycon Sengbloh.