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Ben Platt, Allison Janney in Talks to Join THE PEOPLE WE HATE AT THE WEDDING
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 2, 2021


According to Deadline, the comedy focuses on a dysfunctional family that can’t seem to get along and get it together reluctantly reunites for a family wedding. As their many skeletons are wrenched from the closet, it turns out to be just what this singular family needs to reconnect.

NYTW Gala Celebrating the 25th Anniversary Of RENT Premieres Tonight with Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal, Idina Menzel, and More!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Mar 2, 2021


New York Theatre Workshop's 2021 Annual Gala, celebrating the Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Rent, premieres tonight, Tuesday March 2, 2021 at 8PM EST and will remain available to stream through March 6, 2021 at 8PM EST.

Finneas & Ashe Unveil New Video for 'Till Forever Falls Apart'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 2, 2021


The track, which premiered today on Apple Music's New Music Daily Radio Show with Zane Lowe is paired with an official music video, directed by Sam Bennett and featuring the two artists.

Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, March 2- with a RENT Reunion and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 2, 2021


Today (March 2) in live streaming: a Rent reunion, and more!

VIDEO: Watch Sneak Peek of NYTW's 25 YEARS OF RENT: MEASURED IN LOVE
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 26, 2021


A quarter century ago, Jonathan Larson's groundbreaking musical, RENT, opened at New York Theatre Workshop. From its humble beginnings at NYTW, this rock musical went on to shape a generation. What began in the East Village traveled to Broadway, across the nation and around the world. While we await showtime, check out a trailer for the big event!

Wake Up With BWW 2/24: Nimax Plans to Reopen its West End Theatres on May 17, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2021


Today's top stories: Nimax Theatres plan to reopen May 17, watch the inaugural NY PopsUp (Jon Batiste, Ayodele Casel, Anthony Roth Costanzo), Donna Vivino releases a pandemic-themed cover of 'She Used To Be Mine' from Waitress, and more!

VIDEO: Alex Timbers Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 27, 2021


Watch as he chats with Broadway director extraordinaire Alex Timbers, who is currently nominated for a Tony Award for his incredible work on Moulin Rouge! The Musical.

VIDEO: Ben Platt Channels His Inner Elphaba in Latest TikTok
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Feb 23, 2021


Is Ben Platt vying for the role of Elphaba in the upcoming Wicked film adaptation? Joking aside, the Dear Evan Hansen star recently posted a TikTok of him belting 'No Good Deed' from Wicked.

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: February 20-21- with Santino Fontana, Jessie Mueller and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 20, 2021


Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, February 20-21, 2020.

Weekly Roundup: Our Top Ten Theater TikToks of the Week - Brandy, Ben Platt, Judi Dench, Rachel Tucker and More!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2021


Check out our top ten TikToks of the week featuring stars like Brandy, Ben Platt, Rachel Tucker, Ingrid Michaelson, Amber Ardolino, Alex Wong and more!

An Always Up-to-Date Schedule of Musical Film Adaptations!
by Team BWW - Feb 23, 2021


Get the latest news on upcoming film adaptations, the schedule of movie musicals in development or production, and more with our always up-to-date musical film adaptation schedule!

Devin Kennedy Drops New Single 'Sundress'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 18, 2021


In a world that doesn’t stop turning, the song focuses on slowing down with your favorite person. “Sundress” and its accompanying music video are available now.

BWW Blog: The Best 'Flop' Musicals
by Student Blogger: Paige Rosko - Feb 17, 2021


In this article, I am going to look at some shows that might have had a short run on Broadway but were influential in other ways. Both of the shows I am going to be talking about started out as flops, with horrible reviews but then were revamped and became a part of pop culture today. 

Ben Platt, Ramin Karimloo, Kelli O'Hara & More Set for Hadassah's 'Coming Together to Heal Our World' Benefit
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 12, 2021


Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc. (HWZOA), and Hadassah International will present “Coming Together to Heal Our World,” a virtual global benefit for Hadassah Hospitals, to be broadcast on Sunday, February 21.

BroadwayWorld's 100 People To Follow on Twitter in 2021
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Feb 10, 2021


It's time for the 2021 edition of 100 Theatre Twitter Accounts You MUST Follow! We chose accounts we find interesting for a number of reasons - be it news, comedy, backstage info, Twitter-savvy performers, or just because we happen to enjoy their feed.

Proshot vs Film Adaptation - What's the Difference?
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Feb 6, 2021


What's the difference between a proshot and a film adaptation? What proshots are coming up? Where can I stream Broadway proshots? What Broadway shows have upcoming film adaptations? Where can I stream Broadway film adaptations? We're answering all of these questions and more!

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