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Video: Inside Rehearsal For SUNSET BOULEVARD in Australia, Starring Sarah Brightman
by Stephi Wild - April 24, 2024


An all new rehearsal video has been released for Opera Australia and GWB Entertainment's production of Sunset Boulevard, starring Sarah Brightman! Check out the video here!

Photos: Former Cast Member Elle Fanning Visits APPROPRIATE Cast
by Bruce Glikas - April 24, 2024


Former cast member Elle Fanning recently stopped by Appropriate to visit with the cast! Fanning left the show last month, and the role of River was taken over by Ella Beatty. Check out photos of Elle Fanning backstage with the cast of Appropriate here!

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of MARY JANE
by Bruce Glikas - April 24, 2024


Mary Jane, led by Rachel McAdams, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, officially opened on Broadway last night, April 23. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the opening night red carpet here!

Photos: MARY JANE Celebrates Opening Night at After Party
by Bruce Glikas - April 24, 2024


Mary Jane, led by Rachel McAdams, opened on Broadway last night, April 23. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the opening night after party here!

Photos: Rachel McAdams and the Cast of MARY JANE Celebrate Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - April 24, 2024


Mary Jane, led by Rachel McAdams, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, officially opened on Broadway last night, April 23. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the cast on opening night here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 24, 2024
by A.A. Cristi - April 24, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 24, 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 ILLINOISE, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - April 24, 2024


Previews begin tonight, April 24, for Illinoise, the theatrical adaptation of Grammy- and Oscar-nominated Sufjan Stevens’ concept album Illinois. Performances will continue through August 10 at the St. James Theatre. Meet the cast of Illinoise here!

Review Roundup: Rachel McAdams Stars In MARY JANE Opening Tonight on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - April 23, 2024


Film star Rachel McAdams comes to Broadway in Manhattan Theatre Club’s Broadway premiere of Mary Jane, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog. Read the reviews!

MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO Headed for 2025 West End Bow; Is Broadway Next?
by A.A. Cristi - April 23, 2024


The multi-award-winning stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro which recently wrapped up a successful return engagement the at Barbican Theatre, will transfer to London's West End in early 2025.

& JULIET to Present Encore Sing-Along Performance in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2024


The Broadway musical & JULIET, featuring music from legendary five-time Grammy Award-winning songwriter/producer Max Martin, will present a new Sing-Along performance. Learn how to take part!

Photos: See Jessica Lange, Jim Parsons & Celia Keenan-Bolger in MOTHER PLAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2024


Get a first look at photos of Jessica Lange, Jim Parsons and Celia Keenan-Bolger in Mother Play. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

What Do the Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations Mean for the 2024 Tony Awards?
by Team BWW - April 23, 2024


Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers covering New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers, national publications and other media beyond Broadway, today announced the nominees for the 2023-24 season. What does today's news mean for the rest of awards season? Does love from the Outer Critics Circle usually mean that a Tony nomination will follow?

MARY JANE Starring Rachel McAdams Opens Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2024


Manhattan Theatre Club’s Broadway premiere of Mary Jane opens tonight. See who is starring and learn more about the production!

Lindsay Mendez Ties the Knot to J. Alex Brinson in Central Park Wedding
by Lauren Hilton - April 23, 2024


Lindsay Mendez & J. Alex Brinson tied the knot in an intimate Central Park wedding, with Mendez' Merrily We Roll Along co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Jonathan Groff by their side to celebrate the momentous occasion.

Exclusive: 'Miles Away from Boston' from RIDE at The Old Globe
by Joshua Wright - April 23, 2024


Get a first look at 'Miles Away from Boston' from the American premiere of Ride at The Old Globe. The track is sung by Alex Finke and Livvy Marcus and mixed by Justin Goldner.

Interview: Jocelyn Bioh on JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2024


BroadwayWorld spoke with playwright Jocelyn Bioh about her inspiration for Jaja's African Hair Braiding, why the success of the play was so meaningful, her organization Black Women on Broadway, and much more. Read the interview here!

See the Nominations for 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2024


Read the full list of 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations! Leading the nominations are Stereophonic and Dead Outlaw.

Joe Tracz to Serve as Writer and Co-Showrunner on ONE PIECE
by Josh Sharpe - April 23, 2024


Joe Tracz, writer of Be More Chill and The Lightning Thief musical, has joined the second season of the Netflix series One Piece. Tracz will be working with Matt Owens, co-showrunner and writer of Season 1, as writer, executive producer and co-showrunner. Tracz previously worked with Netflix as a writer and producer on Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events and Dash & Lily. Most recently, Tracz worked as a writer for the Disney+ adaptation of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.

Photos: LEMPICKA Cast Visits 'The World of Tamara' at Sotheby's
by Nicole Rosky - April 23, 2024


Lempicka, the sweeping new musical portrait celebrating the gripping true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka, has collaborated with Sotheby’s, the world’s premier destination for art and luxury, in celebration of the renowned artist and the Broadway production.

Video: First Look at Steve Carell & More in UNCLE VANYA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2024


Get a first look at footage of Uncle Vanya at Lincoln Center Theater starring Steve Carell, William Jackson Harper and more.

Video: Inside Opening Night of HELL'S KITCHEN with Alicia Keys and More
by Joey Mervis - April 23, 2024


In this video, watch as the whole cast and creative team of Hell's Kitchen walk the red carpet before the curtain went up on opening night!

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/21/24 - THE WIZ, WICKED & More Top the List
by - April 23, 2024


Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 4/21/2024.

Idina Menzel to Launch TAKE ME OR LEAVE ME TOUR This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2024


Idina Menzel is going on tour this summer! See if Menzel is performing in a city near you, and learn how to purchase tickets.

HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION Now Available in North America
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2024


Hadestown: Teen Edition is now available for school and youth group productions in North America. Learn more about how to put on a production of Hadestown!

Interview: Director Danya Taymor Makes Broadway Musical Debut with THE OUTSIDERS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2024


BroadwayWorld spoke with Danya Taymor about the process of adapting the well-known novel and film The Outsiders for the stage,


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