Ben West News

Routledge, an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, will release the new book from musical theater artist and historian Ben West, The American Musical: Evolution of an Art Form, on April 1, 2024.

Need a great book to spring into the new season? This spring, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 24 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's spring reading list.

The Museum of Broadway's has announced three new Black History Month events, including a panel on the history of minstrelsy with Ben West, offering insights into Broadway's past and its impact on American musical development.

The Museum of Broadway's newest special exhibit celebrating Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss’s Tony Award®-winning hit Broadway musical, SIX, has been extended and will be on-view through April 28th.

The Museum of Broadway will present its newest special exhibit celebrating Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss’s Tony Award®-winning global smash hit Broadway musical, SIX.

Guests visiting the Museum of Broadway can view new artifacts including the “Don’t Rain On My Parade” costume worn by Lea Michele in Funny Girl and a suit worn by Ben Platt in the 2023 Tony Award-winning Best Revival of a Musical Parade.

DG Copyright Management, Inc. has revealed the complete schedule for their week-long programming in honor of National Estate Planning Awareness Week.

ALL THAT JAZZ: The Legacy of CHICAGO the Musical, has been extended through October 30 at Museum of Broadway. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Read BroadwayWorld's interview with the co-founders of the Museum of Broadway Julie Boardman and Diane Nicoletti!

The Museum of Broadway will begin offering onsite educational workshops and resources for school group visitors.

On February 22nd, the Museum of Broadway will be presenting a free lecture from Resident Historian and Timeline Walls Curator Ben West, titled “Early Black Authors of the American Musical.”

The Museum of Broadway has announced new special pricing for student and senior visitors. The Museum, located in the heart of Times Square at 145 W 45th St, is the first-ever permanent museum dedicated to the storied history and legendary artistry of Broadway musicals, plays, and theatres.

The Museum of Broadway officially opened yesterday, November 13, ahead of its official public opening tomorrow. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the red carpet event here! Among the stars in attendance were Shoshana Bean, Jason Robert Brown, Jane Krakowski, Anthony Rapp, Telly Leung, and many more!

The tenth season of Glimmerglass Film Days will be held in multiple Cooperstown, NY locations November 10-14. The film festival offers 28 film screenings over five days, with feature-length films, shorts programs, two Bill Morrison retrospectives, and more.

Mickey Guyton brings her celebrated vocals to her brand-new song “How You Love Someone” out now. Written by Lori McKenna, Jordyn Shellhart, and Ben West, and produced by Karen Kosowski, “How You Love Someone” poses the questions one asks when learning the intricacies and depths of another in those early stages of love. 

The Museum of Broadway has announced the first special exhibit that will be featured in the Museum, The American Theatre as seen by Hirschfeld, curated by David Leopold, Creative Director of The Al Hirschfeld Foundation.

Country music singer, songwriter and record producer Brett Eldredge headlines his Songs About You Tour at Overture Center on Friday, September 9 at 7:30 p.m. in Overture Hall.

Today, tickets for the Museum of Broadway go on sale! Find out how to get tickets, learn about the new museum and get a first look at the museum.

Brett Eldredge is sharing more exciting news today, announcing his upcoming Songs About You Tour and releasing the simmering new track, “Wait Up For Me”, alongside its official music video.

Today, The Museum of Broadway announced a group of featured artists who have designed various rooms and exhibits within the Museum, as well as their team of expert curators. Tickets will go on sale on June 14th.