Maia Nkenge Wilson

Chatter: Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque & More Star in WORKING GIRL Musical Workshop
by Rialto Chatter - Aug 22, 2024

BroadwayWorld has just learned that a musical version of Working Girl is getting an industry presentation this week in New York City. Check out who is starring in the workshop here!

Meet the Current Cast of THE BOOK OF MORMON!
by Julie Musbach - Jun 16, 2019

Splashy casting news is plenty exciting but we're taking a moment to give a shoutout to the casts of some of Broadway's long-running shows. Meet the current cast of The Book of Mormon below!

VIDEO: Sara Bareilles and Jason Mraz Release New WAITRESS Music Video - Tickets Onsale Now!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2017

Tickets go on sale to the general public today at 10 AM EST for Sara Bareilles's return engagement in the Broadway smash, Waitress. For the first two weeks of her return engagement, the multiplatinum-selling singer-songwriter and New York Times bestselling author will play the titular pie-maker opposite Jason Mraz as Dr. Pomatter.

Back to the Diner! Sara Bareilles Will Return to WAITRESS for Six Weeks This Winter
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 29, 2017

Tony and Grammy Award nominee Sara Bareilles, the composer and lyricist of the Broadway smash hit Waitress, will return to the Brooks Atkinson stage as Jenna Hunterson on January 16, 2018 for six weeks only, through February 25, 2018. Ms. Bareilles made her Broadway debut in the show earlier this year, breaking house records at the theatre.

Exclusive Photo Coverage: WAITRESS Bakes a Difference with CAROLS FOR A CURE
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 4, 2017

The Christmas season is in full show tune swing now that the 19th volume of the popular Broadway's Carols for a Cure album has arrived. The cast of Waitress lent their sweet talents to the album, check out the photos below!

Photo Coverage: It's Amazing What Baking Can Do! Jason Mraz and David Josefsberg Open Up at WAITRESS
by Walter McBride - Nov 4, 2017

Broadway is a soft place to land! Jason Mraz made his much anticipated debut as Doctor Pomatter in WAITRESS last night and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the moment. Also joining the company was stage favorite David Josefsberg, check out the photos below!

David Josefsberg Joins Broadway's WAITRESS as 'Ogie' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2017

Starting tonight, November 3, through November 19, David Josefsberg will play the role of Ogie, the love-smitten Civil War re-enactor besotted with Caitlin Houlahan's Dawn, in Broadway's Waitress.

David Josefsberg Joins Broadway's WAITRESS as 'Ogie' This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2017

The producers of the smash hit Waitress have announced that from November 3-19, David Josefsberg will play the role of Ogie, the love-smitten Civil War re-enactor besotted with Caitlin Houlahan's Dawn.

BWW Contest: Win Two Tickets to WAITRESS on Broadway
by BWW Contests - Oct 23, 2017

BroadwayWorld is giving you and a friend the chance to win tickets to WAITRESS on Broadway! Enter the contest below for a chance to win a pair of tickets for a performance October 30th - Nov 2nd, 2017!

Tony Winner John Cullum Joins WAITRESS as 'Joe' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2017

Tonight, October 5, 2017, Tony Award winner John Cullum will join the Broadway musical Waitress in the role of Joe, the cantankerous owner of Joe's Pie Diner, home to the titular pie-maker's extraordinary confections.

Breaking: It's Official! Jason Mraz Will Make Broadway Debut in WAITRESS This Fall!
by Matt Tamanini - Sep 28, 2017

BroadwayWorld has learned that pop star Jason Mraz will be making his Broadway debut in the hit musical WAITRESS later this fall. 'Mr. A-Z' will succeed Drew Gehling as Dr. Pomatter in the Sara Bareilles musical.

Photo Coverage: WAITRESS Unveils Pink Costumes for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
by Jennifer Broski - Sep 27, 2017

The producers of the Broadway hit Waitress announced today that they will be supporting the Susan G. Komen Greater NYC during Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October. For the first time ever a Broadway show will change costumes for Breast Cancer Awareness Month when the iconic blue uniforms donned by the Waitresses in the show go pink throughout the month of October.

Tony Winner John Cullum to Join WAITRESS as 'Joe'
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2017

The producers of the smash hit Waitress have announced that on October 5, 2017, Tony Award winner John Cullum will join the Broadway musical in the role of Joe, the cantankerous owner of Joe's Pie Diner, home to the titular pie-maker's extraordinary confections.

Meet the Current Casts of Broadway's Long Running Hits - THE BOOK OF MORMON
by BWW Special Coverage - Aug 30, 2014

A great, big Broadway season is on its way, with fourteen productions already slated to open in the next few months. The craziness is almost upon us, but there is still plenty of time to catch up on what's been going on at Broadway's already occupied theaters . BroadwayWorld will be profiling the hits of the Great White Way that continue to draw crowds after months, years, and (in some cases) decades. Meet the current cast of Broadway's THE BOOK OF MORMON below!

STAGE TUBE: Maia Nkenge Wilson Performs ONCE ON THIS ISLAND's 'Waiting for Life' at Broadway Sessions
by Stage Tube - Jan 23, 2013

The Book Of Mormon's Maia Nkenge Wilson sang an impromptu version of Once On This Island's 'Waiting For Life' at Broadway Sessions on November 29th, 2012, complete with impromptu back up singers and dancers. Watch the performance below!

Rory O'Malley to Leave BOOK OF MORMON, 1/27
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 10, 2013

Rory O'Malley has announced on his Facebook page today that he will be exiting the Tony-award winning musical BOOK OF MORMON. According to the post, his last performance will be on Sunday, January 27th.

Broadway Sessions Welcomes THE BOOK OF MORMON's Jason Michael Snow, D'ambrose Boyd and More Tomorrow
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 28, 2012

Broadway Sessions will welcome cast members from The Book of Mormon, Thursday November 29th.

Josh Gad to Leave BOOK OF MORMON After June 6 Fan Performance
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2012

Tony Award nominee Josh Gad has confirmed on Twitter that his final performance in Broadway's THE BOOK OF MORMON will be tomorrow afternoon's fan performance, June 6.

Photo Flash: Broadway Stars Max Von Essen, Steve Kazee et al. Tweet Saturday Intermission - All the Photos!
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2012

The Twitter-verdict is in, and boy do stage stars love sharing their intermission antics! If you have ever wondered what your favorite Broadway stars are doing backstage, thanks to NEWSIES' Andrew Keenan-Bolger (@KeenanBlogger), now you can see for yourself. Keenan-Bolger Tweeted on May 12: 'Okay showfolk, if you're in a show today, at intermission take a picture of yourself and tag it #SIP (Saturday Intermission Pic).' Check out Saturday backstage photos from the stars of NEWSIES, EVITA, ONCE, ROCK OF AGES, THE BOOK OF MORMON, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, ANYTHING GOES, INTO THE WOODS, GODSPELL, MAME, MAMMA MIA! and more below!

Photo Coverage: BC/EFA Easter Bonnet Competition Day 2 with Audra McDonald, Ricky Martin & More!
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - Apr 26, 2012

The 26th Annual Easter Bonnet Competition raised $3,677,855, the result of six weeks of intensive fundraising for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS by 51 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies. The grand total was announced Tuesday at this year's Easter Bonnet Competition, which ended in two shows featuring original presentations, songs, dances and 18 elaborate, custom-made bonnets. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you coverage of day two of the competition extravaganza!