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Video: Watch Casey Likes & BACK TO THE FUTURE Perform 'Johnny B. Goode'
by Michael Major - March 27, 2024

Casey Likes and the cast of Back to the Future appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show to perform 'Johnny B. Goode.' The production is among the first Broadway musicals to perform on The Kelly Clarkson Show following its move to New York City. Other Broadway appearances have included performances from Shucked and Kimberly Akimbo. Watch the video!

SLEEP NO MORE Extends Through May 27
by Stephi Wild - March 27, 2024

Sleep No More has extended its run for a final time, through May 27. The production was originally announced to play its final performance on January 28, 2024, and has extended twice prior to this 'final' extension.

Cynthia Erivo Will Be Honored at New York Live Arts' 2024 Live Ideas Gala
by Stephi Wild - March 27, 2024

Cynthia Erivo is set to be honored at New York Live Arts' 2024 Live Ideas Gala.

Video: THE GREAT GATSBY Ensemble Is 'Roaring On' in Rehearsals
by Nicole Rosky - March 27, 2024

Broadway previews for The Great Gatsby begin in mere days! In this video, watch as the ensemble hits the rehearsal room to perform 'Roaring On!', with choreography by Dominique Kelley.

Video: Watch THE WHO'S TOMMY Perform 'Pinball Wizard' & More
by Michael Major - March 27, 2024

The cast of The Who's TOMMY appeared on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon last night a medley of songs from the musical. Joined by Pete Townsend, the performance featured 'Pinball Wizard,' 'See Me, Feel Me' and 'Listening To You.' Townsend sat down with Fallon before the performance to discuss creating the rock opera and more. Watch the video now!

Video: First Look at Robyn Hurder as Velma in CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - March 27, 2024

Tony Award nominee Robyn Hurder has returned to Chicago on Broadway in the role of 'Velma Kelly'. Check out a video clip of her here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 27, 2024
by - March 27, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 27, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Review Roundup: Ivo Van Hove, Rufus Wainwright Musical OPENING NIGHT Opens In London
by A.A. Cristi - March 26, 2024

Read reviews for the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT a new musical with book by Ivo Van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, starring Sheridan Smith.

Video: Watch Sierra Boggess & Derrick Davis Sing 'Come Spirit Come Charm' at Lucy Simon Tribute
by Lauren Hilton - March 26, 2024

Broadway stars came together last night to pay tribute to the life & work of Grammy Winner and Tony Nominee, Lucy Simon, at Joe's Pub. Watch as Sierra Boggess & Derrick Davis sing 'Come Spirit Come Charm.'

MOTHER PLAY Starring Jessica Lange Delays First Preview
by Sidney Paterra - March 26, 2024

Second Stage Theater's Mother Play has delayed its first preview. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Larry Owens to Direct Sherie Rene Scott & More in THE DYING GAUL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 26, 2024

Co-Founders Patrick Reilly and Tucker Aust have launched The Queer Ensemble. The collective's inaugural event will be a staged reading of Craig Lucas' The Dying Gaul. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

MERRILY Understudies to Go On for Radcliffe & Groff in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 26, 2024

Merrily We Roll Along stars Daniel Radcliffe and Jonathan Groff will be out of the show for select dates in April, giving audience members the chance to see the show's understudies step into the roles! See the performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for Paula Vogel's MOTHER PLAY
by Nicole Rosky - March 26, 2024

'There are not a lot of mother plays written by women. I understand why... there's guilt, the understanding of how hard it is for women,' explained playwright Paula Vogel in a break from rehearsals for her aptly named, Mother Play. 'There is also a deep desire for me to play homage at look at this incredible woman in my life. When I say it's semi-autobiographical... there's a lot of poetic license in this.'

Photos: Go Inside the Jonathan Larson Grants Concert Celebration
by Jennifer Broski - March 26, 2024

The American Theatre Wing celebrated the recipients of the 2023 Jonathan Larson Grant, the esteemed annual prize awarded to exceptional emerging musical theatre composers, lyricists, and librettists, or writing teams. A special concert, showcasing the past four years of Jonathan Larson Grant winning artists, was held at Florence Gould Halland BroadwayWorld was there for the special night. Check out photos below!

Lea Michele, Ben Platt, Cynthia Erivo, and More Will Perform at Joe Biden Fundraiser
by Stephi Wild - March 26, 2024

A fundraising event is set to be held this Thursday, March 28 at Radio City Music Hall, for President Joe Biden's campaign. It was previously announced that Biden will be joined by former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, and now the lineup of performers has been revealed.

Photos: Ella Beatty Takes First Bows in APPROPRIATE on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - March 26, 2024

Ella Beatty is making her Broadway debut as “River” in Appropriate, and officially began performances last night, March 25. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of her first bows here!

Photos: Hugh Jackman and More Attend ALAN CUMMING IS NOT ACTING HIS AGE
by Bruce Glikas - March 26, 2024

The second and final performance of Alan Cumming is Not Acting His Age took place on March 25. Special guests at the performance included Hugh Jackman, Darren Criss, Julianna Margulies, and more. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 26, 2024
by - March 26, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 26, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Meet the Cast of SUFFS, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - March 26, 2024

Following a sold-out, extended run at The Public Theater, Shaina Taub’s new musical Suffs is marching to Broadway! Meet the cast of Suffs here!

Photographers Joan Marcus and Carol Rosegg To Be Celebrated In New York Public Library Exhibition
by A.A. Cristi - March 25, 2024

Explore the upcoming NYPL Theater Exhibition featuring the work of Joan Marcus and Carol Rosegg, two renowned theater photographers. Discover images from shows like AVENUE Q, CINDERELLA, FINDING NEVERLAND, HAMILTON, LES MISÉRABLES, THE LION KING, and WICKED.

Video: Inside LEMPICKA's First Performance Curtain Call
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 25, 2024

Check out footage from Lempicka's first performance curtain call! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Jelani Remy, Ruthie Ann Miles & More to Join 3rd Annual BROADWAY CELEBRATES EARTH DAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 25, 2024

The Broadway Green Alliance and Times Square Alliance will present the return of the Broadway Celebrates Earth Day Concert. See who is starring and learn how to take part!

Full Video: Dylan Mulvaney and Chris Colfer Sing 'Happy Days Are Here Again/Get Happy' Mash-up
by Lauren Hilton - March 25, 2024

Social media star Dylan Mulvaney was joined on stage by Glee alum Chris Colfer to belt out a Broadway mash-up 'Happy Days Are Here Again/Get Happy.'

Video: Go Inside Opening Night of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS
by Nicole Rosky - March 25, 2024

In this video, watch as the new musical Water for Elephants celebrates its opening night at the Imperial Theatre on Broadway.

Video: The Lincoln Project Releases 'Phantom of the MAGA' Parody
by Sidney Paterra - March 25, 2024

Watch 'Phantom of the MAGA' a The Phantom of the Opera, anti-Trump parody music video.


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