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Wake Up With BWW 4/14: CAMELOT Reviews, Plus a Message From Jennifer Holliday!
by - Apr 14, 2023


Top stories: Read the reviews for Camelot on Broadway, check out all new clips and photos from the upcoming The Little Mermaid film, plus watch an exclusive video message from Jennifer Holliday!

Photos: Inside Carol Burnett's NBC Special With Julie Andrews, Bernadette Peters & More
by Michael Major - Apr 13, 2023


New photos from inside the event taping in Los Angeles feature Bernadette Peters, Billy Porter, Jane Lynch, Katy Perry, Kristin Chenoweth, Sutton Foster and Darren Criss filming musical numbers, plus special guests like Cher, Julie Andrews, Allison Janney, Aileen Quinn, Amy Poehler, Bob Mackie, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and more.

Billy Porter, Josh Gad & More Join James Corden's Final LATE LATE SHOW Episodes
by Michael Major - Apr 7, 2023


Josh Gad, Jennifer Garner, Kate Hudson, Allison Janney, the Kardashian family, Billy Porter and Sharon Stone are among the huge stars who will appear on THE LATE LATE SHOW with JAMES CORDEN during the last weeks of the award-winning late night series. Global phenomenon BLACKPINK will appear in a new “Carpool Karaoke” segment.

Interview: TV Star Courtney Henggeler Reflects on Her NYC Stage Debut in CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2023


Read BroadwayWorld's interview with TV star Courtney Henggeler as she looks back at her time starring as Maggie in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Off-Broadway!

Laura Benanti, Lily Rabe & More to be Featured in Williamstown Theatre Festival 2023 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2023


Programming has been confirmed for the 2023 Williamstown Theatre Festival summer season.

Nancy Redman Stars In A SEANCE WITH MOM At Chain Studio Theatre, April 20-23
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2023


Award winning actress/playwright/comedian Nancy Redman  joins forces with iconic director Austin Pendleton for their fourth collaboration, 'A SEANCE WITH MOM'.

Tony Award-Winner Paul Sand's THE PILOT WHO CRASHED THE PARTY Opens April 8 At The Broadwater
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2023


Something mysterious is going on. Danger, not out of the question. Something... funny. Add a classical string duo. Sit back and enjoy the world premiere of The Pilot Who Crashed the Party, written and directed by Tony Award winning actor and Second City alum Paul Sand. Opening night is set for Saturday, April 8 at Hollywood's Broadwater Theatre, where performances continue through May 7.

Photos: Julie Andrews, Billy Porter & More Gather to Honor Carol Burnett
by Michael Major - Mar 3, 2023


Special guests attending this once-in-a-lifetime party included Aileen Quinn, Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Bob Mackie, Cher, Julie Andrews, Sutton Foster, Jane Lynch, Bernadette Peters, Billy Porter, Darren Criss, Kristen Wiig, Marisa Tomei, Sofia Vergara, Susan Lucci, Vicki Lawrence, and many more. Check out photos from the event now!

Review: The Funny Ladies Rule in Musical Theatre West's 9 TO 5 - THE MUSICAL
by Michael Quintos - Feb 15, 2023


Endearing and earnest, MTW’s new production of 9 TO 5 - THE MUSICAL---which continues performances at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach through February 26---is a pleasing musical comedy (adapted from the hit film) filled with hilarious dialogue, outrageous silliness, and, of course, really catchy tunes via Dolly Parton.

Michael R. Jackson & Common to Join Second Stage Theater's Winter's Ball
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2023


Second Stage Theater will host a Winter’s Ball geared towards young professionals and arts patrons, featuring Michael R. Jackson and Common. The fundraising event will take place on Monday, February 27 at The Pierre Hotel. See

Clarence Coo Receives 2023 L. Arnold Weissberger New Play Award From Williamstown Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2023


Williamstown Theatre Festival has named Clarence Coo as the recipient of the 2023 L. Arnold Weissberger New Play Award for his play Chapters of a Floating Life.

Alison Fraser to Reprise Role in CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Off-Broadway; Complete Cast Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2023


Ruth Stage has announced that two-time Tony Award nominee Alison Fraser (The Secret Garden) will reprise her role as ‘Big Mama’, as well as announcing the complete casting for their provocative and controversial modern staging of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

VIDEO: HBO Shares MARC MARON: FROM BLEAK TO DARK Trailer
by Michael Major - Jan 25, 2023


Legendary comedian and podcaster Marc Maron stars in his first-ever HBO comedy special filmed in front of a live audience at New York City's Town Hall. Over the course of a hilarious and deeply personal hour, Maron explores such universal topics as getting older, antisemitism and faith, and more. Watch the new video trailer now!

Hosts Announced For AN EVENING WITH RICHARD DAWKINS Austalian Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2023


World-renowned evolutionary biologist, author, and public intellectual, Richard Dawkins, makes his highly anticipated return to Australia in less than one month for a national tour, kicking off on Friday 17 February in Melbourne.

Frederick Weller Joins the Cast of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2023


Obie and Drama Desk Award winner Frederick Weller (To Kill a Mockingbird, “In Plain Sight”) will join Ruth Stage's provocative and controversial modern staging of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof as ‘Big Daddy.’

COBRA KAI's Courtney Henggeler to Make NYC Stage Debut in CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2022


Ruth Stage has announced that their provocative and controversial modern staging of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, returning to New York City in early 2023, will star Courtney Henggeler in the central role of “Maggie the Cat.” This will mark Henggeler’s Off-Broadway and New York City stage debut.

Video: THE GOOD FIGHT's Sarah Steele Performs S.O.S. by ABBA at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2022


Watch Sarah Steele perform a cover of SOS by Abba at 54 SINGS FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD, a benefit for Planned Parnethood’s Action Fund.

Photos: Ben Platt, Kristen Bell & More on THE PEOPLE WE HATE AT THE WEDDING Red Carpet
by Michael Major - Nov 17, 2022


The film follows struggling American siblings Alice (Bell) and Paul (Platt), who reluctantly agree to attend the wedding of their estranged, wealthy half-sister (Cynthia Addai-Robinson) in the English countryside alondside their mother, Donna (Allison Janney). Check out photos from the red carpet premiere now!

HBO to Debut Marc Maron Stand-Up Comedy Special In 2023
by Michael Major - Nov 17, 2022


HBO has announced a new stand-up comedy special featuring Marc Maron. The special, which will feature new material, will be taped in front of a live audience at New York City’s Town Hall. Marc Maron has four stand-up specials including “More Later” (2015) on Epix, and “Thinky Pain” (2013), “Marc Maron: Too Real” (2017) and “End Times Fun” (2020)

Meet the Cast of BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 30, 2022


Second Stage Theater's Broadway production of Stephen Adly Guirgis' play, Between Riverside and Crazy, directed by Austin Pendleton begins previews  tonight, Wednesday, November 30th. Meet the cast here!

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