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Tony Award Administration Committee Rules On BE MORE CHILL, KING KONG, KISS ME KATE, Plus New Rules for Plays!
by Alan Henry - Apr 11, 2019

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met today for the third time this season and confirmed the eligibility status of seven Broadway productions for the 2019 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards®. The Tony Awards Administration Committee will meet a total of four times throughout the 2018-2019 season to decide the eligibility for the 73rd Annual Tony Awards.      

Photo Coverage: Chita Rivera, Al Roker & Beowulf Boritt Receive Honors at the Broadway Beacon Awards
by Monroe George - Apr 9, 2019

Just last night, April 8, Inside Broadway (Executive Director, Michael Presser) honored Tony Award-winning Broadway icon Chita Rivera, NBC News/The Today Show's Al Roker, and scenic designer Beowulf Boritt at the Broadway Beacon Awards Gala. 

E Street Band's Steven Van Zandt Added To Broadway Beacon Awards Honoring Chita Rivera & Al Roker
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2019

On Monday, April 8 at their annual Broadway Beacon Awards Gala at The JW Marriot Essex House (160 Central Park South), leading NYC arts education nonprofit Inside Broadway (Executive Director, Michael Presser) will honor Tony Award-winning Broadway icon Chita Rivera and NBC News/The Today Show's Al Roker. Rivera will be receiving the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award which will be presented to her by celebrated musician Steven Van Zandt of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band.

How Each Broadway Show is Fundraising for BC/EFA This Spring!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 4, 2019

Spring has sprung, and that means that theatre lobbies across the country are filled with casts, crew members and volunteers fundraising with iconic #redbuckets in hand, culminating in the 33rd Annual Easter Bonnet Competition (#BroadwayBonnets) on Monday, April 22, and Tuesday, April 23, 2019. The event is produced by and benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Photo Coverage: Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Walk the Red Carpet for BE MORE CHILL
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 11, 2019

The Lyceum Theatre was the place to be last night as Broadway got an upgrade! The cult hit Be More Chill, featuring music and lyrics by Joe Iconis, a book byJoe Tracz , direction by Stephen Brackett and choreography by Chase Brock, officially opened on March 10, 2019.

BWW Feature: Prep for Your BE MORE CHILL Upgrade with Some Joe Iconis Jams
by Julie Musbach - Mar 9, 2019

Joe Iconis more like Joe Iconic amiright?

Photo Coverage: King of Broadway! NYC Celebrates KING KONG With Street Naming!
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 6, 2019

This afternoon, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio stopped by the Broadway Theatre to celebrate the new King of Broadway, King Kong! After a special appearance at the curtain call, Mayor de Blasio joined the company outside for a ceremonial street re-naming.

NYC Mayor's Office Names King Kong Court Outside The Broadway Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2019

In celebration of the 86th anniversary of the iconic original film of King Kong, the New York City Mayor's Office will recognize the Broadway musical King Kong and its contribution to the culture of New York City by declaring the area outside of the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway at 53rd Street) King Kong Court with a ceremonial street renaming on Wednesday, March 6.

Photo Flash: Stars Sing for World Peace at the Green Room 42
by Julie Musbach - Feb 19, 2019

Artists for World Peace, a nonprofit organization, recently hosted its 8th annual Broadway event on Sunday, February 17th, at The Green Room 42. Check out photos from the evening below!

VIDEO: Watch the All New TV Spot For KING KONG
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2019

King Kong has just dropped an all new TV spot! The commercial features footage from the show, including, of course, the iconic puppet.

George Salazar, Krysta Rodriguez, and More Will Join Joe Iconis at Feinstein's/54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2019

Musical theater writer and rabble rouser Joe Iconis brings his unique mash-up of showtune cabaret and rock and roll jamboree back to Feinstein's/54 Below.

Photo Coverage: York Theatre Company Celebrates Opening Night of THE DAY BEFORE SPRING
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 11, 2019

Celebrating the centennial of Alan Jay Lerner! The York Theatre Company celebrates the 25th Anniversary of its acclaimed Musicals in Mufti series honoring the works of the legendary librettist and lyricist Alan Jay Lerner. For the second show in the 2019 Winter series, The York revisits one of Lerner and Loewe's lesser-known gems: 1945's The Day Before Spring, with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by his longtime collaborator Frederick Loewe.

Photo Coverage: KING KONG Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway!
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 6, 2019

Today, King Kong on Broadway celebrated one hundred Broadway performances! See Christiani Pitts, Eric William Morris, and the rest of the company celebrating below!

KING KONG Sets its Sights on a Japanese Resort
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2019

King Kong is currently taking Broadway by storm, but it appears to have its sights set on new land.

Alyssa Fox, Joseph Medeiros Kick Off 4th Season Of MADAME'S SOIREE
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2019

Cabaret patroness Madame Mathieu has selected Alyssa Fox (Frozen, Wicked) and Joseph Medeiros (Three Tall Women, West Side Story) as guests of honor at the January edition of the Bistro Awards Critics' Pick Madame's Soiree. This will be the kickoff of the show's fourth season at The Duplex. The Broadway duo will be joined on the program by a distinguished group of emerging artists from a variety of disciplines.

Wake Up With BWW 1/30: FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Begins Performances, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2019

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Get through hump day with today's top Broadway stories!

BWW Exclusive: Gavin Creel Sings 'The Last Love Song' on Ryan Scott Oliver's New Album!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 29, 2019

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Three Points of Contact, a new conceptual album featuring songs from a musical of the same title by Ryan Scott Oliver, will be released in mid-February via Spotify, Apple Music, and all streaming platforms.

Gavin Creel, Lindsay Mendez & More Will Be Featured on Ryan Scott Oliver's THREE POINTS OF CONTACT Album
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 29, 2019

John Johnson and Very Intensive Productions have just announced the release of Three Points of Contact, a new conceptual album featuring songs from a musical of the same title by Ryan Scott Oliver. The new recording will be released in mid-February via Spotify, Apple Music, and all streaming platforms.

Alyssa Fox, Joseph Medeiros Kick Off 4th Season Of MADAME'S SOIREE
by Julie Musbach - Jan 28, 2019

Cabaret patroness Madame Mathieu has selected Alyssa Fox (Frozen, Wicked) and Joseph Medeiros (Three Tall Women, West Side Story) as guests of honor at the January edition of the Bistro Awards Critics' Pick Madame's Soiree. This will be the kickoff of the show's fourth season at The Duplex. The Broadway duo will be joined on the program by a distinguished group of emerging artists from a variety of disciplines.

BE MORE CHILL Karaoke Available Today From Ghostlight Records
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2019

Ghostlight Records and Two River Theater have announced the release of BE MORE CHILL Karaoke (Original Cast Recording) to celebrate the Broadway-bound musical sensation, available today, Tuesday, January 22. The EP's seven tracks - based on the show's Original Cast Recording - include fan favorites 'More Than Survive,' 'I Love Play Rehearsal,' 'The Squip Song,' 'Two-Player Game,' 'A Guy That I'd Kinda Be Into,' 'Michael in the Bathroom,' and 'The Pitiful Children.' 

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