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Broadway Buying Guide: October 16, 2023 Photo Broadway Buying Guide: October 16, 2023
by Team BWW - October 16, 2023

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, October 16, 2023....
EDINBURGH 2023: Otto & Astrid Q&A Photo EDINBURGH 2023: Otto & Astrid Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 23, 2023

BWW caught up with Otto & Astrid to chat about bringing Otto & Astrid’s Joint Solo Project to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe....
ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME's Tess Soltau Takes Us Through Six Years With Broadway's Ne Photo ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME's Tess Soltau Takes Us Through Six Years With Broadway's New Britney Spears Musical
by Cara Joy David - June 26, 2023

When new musicals open on Broadway, there are usually years of development behind the scenes that you do not see. That is the case even when the musical is as high profile as the Britney Spears-fueled Once Upon a One More Time--not everything unfolds in public....
Review: GILLIGAN'S in SoHo-The Beachy Bar and Restaurant Delights Photo Review: GILLIGAN'S in SoHo-The Beachy Bar and Restaurant Delights
by Marina Kennedy - July 19, 2023

It’s summer fun in the city at Gilligan’s with refreshing drinks, delicious food, and a atmosphere with tropical décor and greenery that makes the warm weather season a total delight. We highly recommend this vibrant outdoor venue whenever you are downtown....
Review: East West Players Presents Energetic SPRING AWAKENING Photo Review: East West Players Presents Energetic SPRING AWAKENING
by Michael Quintos - November 15, 2023

Based on Frank Wedekind's controversial 1891 play about a group of young students ill-informed about their budding sexuality, this 2006 Broadway adaptation is buoyed by its alt-rock score by Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik. EWP's new production boasts a pleasantly diverse cast blessed with excellent s...
Video: Annette Bening Shares Message from Entertainment Community Fund Amidst Strikes Photo Video: Annette Bening Shares Message from Entertainment Community Fund Amidst Strikes
by Blair Ingenthron - July 13, 2023

Watch Entertainment Community Fund Chairman of the Board Annette Bening share a message for those affected by the WGA and SAG strikes....
Kellie Overbey, Carmen Zilles & T. Ryder Smith to Star in Christina Masciotti's NO GO Photo Kellie Overbey, Carmen Zilles & T. Ryder Smith to Star in Christina Masciotti's NO GOOD THINGS DWELL IN THE FLESH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 08, 2023

Experience the riveting performances of Kellie Overbey, Carmen Zilles, and T. Ryder Smith in 'NO GOOD THINGS DWELL IN THE FLESH,' a compelling play by Christina Masciotti. Don't miss this powerful production that will leave you captivated....
Interview: 'Art Should Not Be a Static Thing': Actor Lea Salonga on Legacy, Empowerme Photo Interview: 'Art Should Not Be a Static Thing': Actor Lea Salonga on Legacy, Empowerment and Aching Feet in STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS
by Kat Mokrynski - September 28, 2023

Recently, BroadwayWorld had the chance to speak with Lea Salonga about what it has been like bringing this show to the West End. We discussed the collaboration process with team members like Cameron Mackintosh and Julia McKenzie, her favourite Sondheim songs, and mastering a British accent!...
Interview: Santino Fontana of SANTINO FONTANA AT 54 BELOW Photo Interview: Santino Fontana of SANTINO FONTANA AT 54 BELOW
by Michael Walters - September 06, 2023

The Tony-winner returns to 54 Below with a mystery set of songs, special guests and showbiz stories....
Casting Announced For Lifeline Theatre's Adaptation Of Vonnegut's Classic CAT'S CRADL Photo Casting Announced For Lifeline Theatre's Adaptation Of Vonnegut's Classic CAT'S CRADLE
by A.A. Cristi - August 16, 2023

Lifeline Theatre and Artistic Director ILesa Duncan announce the casting for the revival of ensemble member John Hildreth's adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut's classic Cat's Cradle. ...
Interview: Breaking Limits, Genres, and Borders - Ji Woo Jung Talks About Pursuing an Photo Interview: Breaking Limits, Genres, and Borders - Ji Woo Jung Talks About Pursuing an Artistic Career in America as A South Korean National
by Da Young Leem - January 11, 2024

As a South Korean theatregoer living in South Korea, I have always been interested in artists of Asian nationalities pursuing their artistic careers on Broadway. Whenever I heard more and more stories of artists of foreign nationalities who had already coursed amazing paths with their professional c...
Student Blog: Academic Integrity: How I Balance Mental Illness and Academics Photo Student Blog: Academic Integrity: How I Balance Mental Illness and Academics
by Student Blogger: Katie Gleason - September 24, 2023

Academic integrity, to me, means a lot of different things. Not just submitting honest work on time, but doing each assignment to the best of your ability. So how do I maintain this, despite the struggles with mental illness, and a packed, rehearsal-filled schedule? ...
Video: Alice ivy Shares Video For 'Broke My Heart' Feat Mallrat And Jelani Blackman Photo Video: Alice ivy Shares Video For 'Broke My Heart' Feat Mallrat And Jelani Blackman
by Michael Major - November 08, 2023

“Broke My Heart” infuses elements of soul, electronica and pop to create a fresh, immersive sound which lends itself perfectly to the charms of the video with collaborators, Jelani Blackman and Mallrat. Those already familiar with Alice Ivy's work will recognise ‘Broke My Heart' as another serving o...
Interview: K-Pop Girl Group: SECRET NUMBER Spill About Their Recent Comeback, Favouri Photo Interview: K-Pop Girl Group: SECRET NUMBER Spill About Their Recent Comeback, Favourite Memories, and Plans for the Future!
by Alyson Eng - July 04, 2023

One of the newest artists that have made a mark in the K-Pop scene is the 6 member girl group: SECRET NUMBER. Composed of members: Léa, Dita, Jinny, Minji, Soodam, and Zuu, SECRET NUMBER was formed by Vine Entertainment and debuted in 2020 with the single album, “Who Dis?”...
Review: East West Players Presents Energetic SPRING AWAKENING Photo Review: East West Players Presents Energetic SPRING AWAKENING
by Michael Quintos - November 15, 2023

Based on Frank Wedekind's controversial 1891 play about a group of young students ill-informed about their budding sexuality, this 2006 Broadway adaptation is buoyed by its alt-rock score by Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik. EWP's new production boasts a pleasantly diverse cast blessed with excellent s...
Student Blog: Why Live Theatre Inspires Me So Much Photo Student Blog: Why Live Theatre Inspires Me So Much
by Student Blogger: Katie Gleason - September 26, 2023

Despite my love for performance, I often find myself falling into the mindset that I’m making a mistake choosing acting as my career path. That it’s not worth all of the work, the blood sweat and tears. But whenever I experience live theatre, I’m reminded why this is what I’m doing....
Review: CRABS IN A BUCKET at Echo Theater Company Photo Review: CRABS IN A BUCKET at Echo Theater Company
by Harker Jones - July 18, 2023

CRABS IN A BUCKET is one of the Echo’s best in recent memory and that’s saying a lot because the Echo consistently brings challenging and entertaining material to vibrant life. The collective is one of Los Angeles’ crown jewels — and maybe one of its best-kept secrets....
Interview: Tommi Rose on LA CAGE Reigniting His Career & Passion Photo Interview: Tommi Rose on LA CAGE Reigniting His Career & Passion
by Gil Kaan - October 01, 2023

La Cage, an immersive variety show inspired by the La Cage Aux Folles nightclub (which opened in 1981 on La Cienega Blvd) will launch the Hollywood Roosevelt’s iconic Cinegrill Theatre October 5, 2023, and then run every Friday through January 19, 2024. Original La Cage member Tommi Rose steps into ...
Les Enfant Terribles' THE HOUSE WITH CHICKEN LEGS London Cast Recording Released Photo Les Enfant Terribles' THE HOUSE WITH CHICKEN LEGS London Cast Recording Released
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 20, 2023

The Olivier-nominated theatre company Les Enfants Terribles and the writer and composer Alexander Wolfe have released the Original London Cast Recording of The House with Chicken Legs....
Interview: Wyatt Hamilton, Evanee Dra'a Dokes, Lily Hirscheider, Zynlee Anderson, Rae Photo Interview: Wyatt Hamilton, Evanee Dra'a Dokes, Lily Hirscheider, Zynlee Anderson, Raegan Lipsey of DISNEY'S FROZEN at North Little Rock High School Performing Arts Center
by Theresa Bertram - November 08, 2023

Last year, The North Little Rock High School Theatre Arts Department was chosen by a panel of judges from Music Theatre International, the Educational Theatre Association, and Disney to present FROZEN THE MUSICAL, and after taking the time to decide how this magical feat was going to be achieved, th...
Interview: Phylicia Pearl Mpasi on Going From THE LION KING to THE COLOR PURPLE Photo Interview: Phylicia Pearl Mpasi on Going From THE LION KING to THE COLOR PURPLE
by Michael Major - December 21, 2023

Following several runs as a swing in The Lion King on Broadway, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi is playing Young Celie in the new movie musical adaptation of The Color Purple. BroadwayWorld sat down with Mpasi to discuss the transition from stage to screen, sharing the role of Celie with Fantasia Barrino, how ...
Student Blog: The (Un)Summer-y Blues Photo Student Blog: The (Un)Summer-y Blues
by Student Blogger: Natalie Liew - August 28, 2023

I have exactly 12 days left of my summer at home, and I’m actually quite terrified of leaving again....
Student Blog: Coming Home to Community Theatre Photo Student Blog: Coming Home to Community Theatre
by Student Blogger: Grace Schofield - August 06, 2023

One of my favorite things is walking back into my community theatre for the summer. This is a big signifier for me that summer has begun. I walk in and I immediately feel at home....
Student Blog: Academic 'Burn Out' is Real… Is the Pressure Cooker Cooking You? Photo Student Blog: Academic 'Burn Out' is Real… Is the Pressure Cooker Cooking You?
by Student Blogger: Mya Bodnick - January 28, 2024

Truthfully, the never-ending hustle of a theatre student is completely reflective of the industry itself. In contrast, at least athletes are provided an off-season where training alters in intensity and cadence as they partake in maintenance and recovery mode. However, a life without breaks is simpl...
Broadway Buying Guide: October 2, 2023 Photo Broadway Buying Guide: October 2, 2023
by Team BWW - October 02, 2023

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, October 2, 2023....




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