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Roundabout's 2024-2025 Season Will Include New Orleans-Style PIRATES OF PENZANCE with Ramin Karimloo and David Hyde Pierce, YELLOW FACE Starring Daniel Dae Kim, and More
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 9, 2024

Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced the 2024-2025 season on Broadway and Off-Broadway, including initial casting. Check out all of the details here!

Marin Alsop Appointed Principal Guest Conductor of The Philadelphia Orchestra
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2024

Music and Artistic Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin and The Philadelphia Orchestra have announced the appointment of the trailblazing Marin Alsop as principal guest conductor.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 5th, 2024
by - Jan 5, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 5, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 

Betsey Perlmutter Appointed Vice President of Schirmer Theatrical
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2024

Betsey Perlmutter has been appointed as the Vice President of Schirmer Theatrical, a part of Wise Music Group.

Rialto Chatter: Audra McDonald to Star in GYPSY Revival Next Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2024

Everything's coming up Audra! Sources say Audra McDonald will be taking on the iconic role of Mama Rose in a revival of Gypsy during the 2024-2025 season. 

Audra McDonald Will Perform in Concert at State Theatre New Jersey This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2024

State Theatre New Jersey presents Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award-winning artist, Audra McDonald in Concert on Sunday, January 21 at 7:30pm. McDonald is joined by music director and pianist, Andy Einhorn. Find out how to get tickets here!

Video: The Best of Broadway at the Kennedy Center Honors
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 27, 2023

The 46th Annual Kennedy Center Honors are coming up and we are celebrating the special occasion with some of our favorite videos of past Broadway performances. Check out the full list!

HBO Renews Hit Drama Series THE GILDED AGE For A Third Season
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2023

The HBO Original drama series THE GILDED AGE, which features a stacked cast of Broadway talent, has been renewed for a third season.

Entertainment Community Fund Reflects on 2023; Over $14.8 Million Distributed to Film and Television Workers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2023

Delve into the accomplishments and impact of the Entertainment Community Fund in 2023. Explore the initiatives, achievements, and contributions made by the fund throughout the year that have positively influenced the entertainment community.

Alexandra Silber, Christian Coulson & More to Star in THE REVENGE at Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2023

RED BULL THEATER has revealed the cast for the next offering of the new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: The Revenge by Edward Young, directed by Nathan Winkelstein.

THE GILDED AGE Star Morgan Spector Talks A Musical Episode and Working with Broadway's Brightest Stars
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2023

Morgan Spector, the breakout heartthrob of the HBO series, The Gilded Age, shares his thoughts on the show's popularity, his on-screen relationship with co-star Carrie Coon, and what it's like to work with a screen full of stage stars.

Video: Watch Audra McDonald in Ava DuVernay's ORIGIN Trailer With Myles Frost & More
by Michael Major - Dec 15, 2023

The trailer for Ava DuVernay’s latest film Origin has been released, featuring Audra McDonald, Myles Frost, and Jasmine Cephas Jones. Starring Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, the film also includes Jon Bernthal, Niecy Nash-Betts Emily Yancy, Finn Wittrock, Vera Farmiga, Connie Nielsen, Blair Underwood, Nick Offerman, and Stephanie March. Watch the video!

Video: Watch the Trailer for MOMENT TO MOMENT: THE MAKING OF THE VIOLET HOUR STUDIO CAST RECORDING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2023

Check out the trailer for Moment To Moment: The Making of The Violet Hour Studio Cast recording!

Jessie Mueller to Join Sirus XM Radio Host Seth Rudetsky for Concert in Lafayette
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 14, 2023

Broadway star Jessie Mueller joins Sirius XM Radio host Seth Rudetsky for a one-of-a-kind concert in Lafayette, LA. The show, part of the Performing Arts Serving Acadiana season, will feature Broadway banter, spontaneous songs, and a surprise set list. Don't miss this unique collaboration between two talented performers.

Laura Benanti, Charlie Day, Kathryn Hahn & More to Join 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 14, 2023

Get all the details on the star-studded 2024 WTF Gala, featuring Laura Benanti, Charlie Day, Kathryn Hahn, and more. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable event showcasing an incredible lineup of talent.

Movie Documenting the Making of THE VIOLET HOUR Cast Recording is Available to Stream Now
by Stephi Wild - Dec 14, 2023

A new movie taking audiences behind the scenes of the process of creating the cast recording of The Violet Hour is available to stream now! The musical features Tony Award-winners Santino Fontana (Tootsie) and Brandon Uranowitz (Leopoldstadt), Tony and Grammy Award-nominee Jeremy Jordan (Newsies), Mean Girls star Erika Henningsen and Hadestown star Solea Pfeiffer.

MY FAVORITE THINGS: THE RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN 80TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT Will Come to Cinemas in the UK and Ireland
by Stephi Wild - Dec 14, 2023

The star-studded My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert will be screened in more than 400 cinemas across the UK and Ireland on 14 February and 18 February 2024.

Gift Certificates Available to See Audra McDonald, Tony Kushner & More at Westport Country Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2023

Westport Country Playhouse offers holiday entertainment gift ideas. Learn more here and see how to purchase tickets!

Photos: The Gasp Collection
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 31, 2023

After four years at Broadway World Cabaret, quite a collection of photos has been amassed. These are the gasp-worthy pics.

Broadway Streaming Guide: Holidays 2023 - Where to Watch WHITE CHRISTMAS, THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL & More
by Michael Major - Dec 23, 2023

From Hannah Waddingham's new Christmas special to classics like The Muppet Christmas Carol, see which holiday streaming titles are sure to bring any Broadway fan some extra merriment this year. Check out our complete guide to what Broadway fans should be streaming this holiday season on Netflix, Peacock, Disney+, and more now!

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