Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 8/29-8/30/2015

BroadwayWorld.com is sad to report the death of actor and Broadway vet Joshua Park at the young age of 38, following a brief illness. Our condolences go out to his family, friends, loved ones and colleagues. (more...)

Below, we have video sent to us by an audience member of the curtain call following the Saturday matinee of LES MISERABLES. At the end, the show's current Jean Valjean, Ramin Karimloo spoke to the audience and paid tribute to the young star.  (more...)

Earlier today, Broadway actor Kyle Jean-Baptiste tragically died from injuries suffered during an accident at his mother's home. Last month, Jean-Baptiste became both the youngest, and the first African American, actor to play the role of Jean Valjean on Broadway. News of his death spread across the internet quickly, with many members of the Broadway community paying tribute to this history-making performer. Quickly, 'Kyle Jean-Baptiste' became a trending topic on Twitter around the world.  (more...)

Suddenly, footage! BroadwayWorld has procured part of a recording from this summer's ENCORES! production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. Below, watch stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Ellen Greene sing the sweet duet, 'Suddenly, Seymour.' (more...)

Baldwin Wallace University students are aiming to create a scholarship in the name of Kyle Jean-Baptiste, the LES MISERABLES star who died on Friday evening at the too young age of 21. Donations have already started to come in as family, friends, format cast mates, and lucky audience members mourn the loss and also campaign for Broadway to dim its lights. (more...)

It's just been announced that cast members from the LES MISERABLES Broadway company along with other friends of Kyle Jean-Baptiste will gather tomorrow in Central Park to honor him. The event will take place at the Bethesda Fountain at 2pm. The fountain is located mid-park, on the north side of 72nd street.  (more...)

Hall speaks exclusively with BWW about his exciting new MTV series, his dream Broadway role and why he 'absolutely, 150%' wants to return to the Great White Way in the near future! (more...)

Music director, Broadway producer, and skilled musician Michael J. Moritz Jr. will be spending this fall traveling the United States with one purpose in mind: teaching. To get the inside scoop on his US coaching tour, I sat down with Michael J. Moritz Jr., and we discussed his multifaceted career, teaching, and music. (more...)

Today in 2009, The Little Mermaid closed at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, where it ran for 685 performances. The Little Mermaid is based on the animated 1989 Disney film of the same name and the classic story of The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen. The musical's book is by Doug Wright, music by Alan Menken and lyrics by the late Howard Ashman (written for the film) and new lyrics by Glenn Slater. The original cast featured Sierra Boggess in the title role of Ariel, Sean Palmer as Prince Eric, Brian D'Addario and Trevor Braun alternate as Flounder, Norm Lewis as King Triton, Sherie Rene Scott as Ursula, Tituss Burgess as Sebastian, Tyler Maynard as Flotsam, Derrick Baskin as Jetsam, Jonathan Freeman as Grimsby, and John Treacy Egan as Chef Louis. (more...)

Samantha Barks has returned to the musical stage in a role that has taught her about her voice and helped her to explore her childish side. (more...)

Stage Door Fine Arts patrons and participants were in for a special surprise this evening when Broadway star Sierra Boggess (THE LITTLE MERMAID, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA) announced the theatre's 2016 season. Below, watch Boggess use her own unique flair and creativity to make the announcement! (more...)

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on August 30 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events! (more...)

The theatre/dance piece is inspired by the life of Pearl S. Buck. (more...)

This just in! Anticipation is at an all-time high with tickets for Hugh Jackman's BROADWAY TO OZ national arena tour going on sale today.  The demand for tickets has been so high Dainty Group has announced extra shows. (more...)

Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestras begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: Saturday Night Fever Reunion Concert; Anthony Rapp: Unplugged; 54 Sings You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown; Barrett Weed; and 54 Sings Guys and Dolls. (more...)