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Review Roundup: FUNNY GIRL Launches National Tour; What Are the Critics Saying?
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2023


The National Tour of Funny Girl launched in September in Providence, Rhode Island. Read the reviews for Funny Girl here!

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL to Host First Ever 'Good Times Button Day' This Thursday
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 25, 2023


'A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL' is hosting the first-ever 'Good Times Button Day' this Thursday matinee, September 26. Find out more about this event here!

First Look at the Avett Brothers Musical SWEPT AWAY Key Art in Collaboration With Poster Artist Ken Taylor
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 25, 2023


The new soul-stirring Avett Brothers musical 'Swept Away' has unveiled a collaboration with rock 'n' roll poster artist Ken Taylor. Get a first look here!

Broadway Buying Guide: September 25, 2023
by Team BWW - Sep 25, 2023


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, September 25, 2023.

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Associate Director Austin Regan Steps Into the Show Amid Cast Absences
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2023


With 13 cast members out of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond musical, the show's associate director, Austin Regan, stepped in!

Broadway Buying Guide: September 18, 2023
by Team BWW - Sep 18, 2023


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, September 18, 2023.

Kölsch Announces New Album 'I Talk to Water' With Uplifting New Single 'An Amazing'
by Michael Major - Sep 15, 2023


Setting the tone for Kölsch’s upcoming album I Talk To Water ‘An Amazing’ is an electrifying uptempo groove decorated with sublime synth melodies and a delicate vocal line repeating the simple yet powerful central hook: “you’re an amazing”. A rousing, emotional banger, this is a tantalising glimpse into Kölsch’s next LP.

Shirine Babb Joins A BEAUTIFUL NOISE as the 'Doctor' Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2023


Shirine Babb will begin performances in the role of the ‘Doctor’ in A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical starting on Friday, September 22. Learn more about Babb and get tickets to the musical here!

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Attendance Rises Following Switch to Unconventional Performance Schedule
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 12, 2023


Just last month, A Beautiful Noise, which recently celebrated its 300th performance on Broadway, began an unconventional performance schedule- a change that has proven a wise move in recent weeks. Keeping to the traditional 8 shows a week, the musical added a Thursday matinee, eliminating Wednesday night performances. Half of A Beautiful Noise's performances are now matinees.

Andy Mientus to Star in JIM HENSON'S EMMET OTTER'S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS in Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2023


A live theatrical adaptation of “Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas” is making its Chicago debut this holiday season, November 14-December 31, 2023. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Full Cast & Creative Team Set for The Avett Brothers' SWEPT AWAY at Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 7, 2023


Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed full cast and creative team for Swept Away. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Video: FUNNY GIRL Tour's Katerina McCrimmon Sings 'Don't Rain On My Parade'
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2023


We have your first listen to Katerina McCrimmon singing 'Don't Rain on My Parade' from Funny Girl. McCrimmon will lead the upcoming North American tour of Funny Girl as Fanny Brice. Check out the video here!

FUNNY GIRL Breaks Box Office Record Again in Final Week
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 5, 2023


The first-ever Broadway revival of Funny Girl played its final performance at the August Wilson Theatre on Sunday, capping off another record-breaking week.

Broadway Buying Guide: September 5, 2023
by Team BWW - Sep 5, 2023


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, September 5, 2023.

Watch as Lea Michele Surprises Final FUNNY GIRL Audience with 'My Man' Encore
by Joshua Wright - Sep 3, 2023


Watch at the end of the performance, when as did Barbra Streisand after her final show, Lea Michele surprised everyone by singing 'My Man' as an Encore. 

Lea Michele Bids Farewell to FUNNY GIRL in Emotional Instagram Post
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 3, 2023


Lea Michele has penned an emotional goodbye to the role of Fanny Brice in the Funny Girl revival, which plays its final performance Sunday, September 3rd.

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE on Broadway- A Complete Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 2, 2023


Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about A Beautiful Noise on Broadway. Check out all the details below!

Washington National Opera to Present GROUNDED World Premiere by Jeanine Tesori and George Brant
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2023


Experience the world premiere of GROUNDED, an exciting new production by Jeanine Tesori and George Brant, at the Washington National Opera. Find out the dates, venue, and ticket information for this eagerly anticipated event. Don't miss your chance to witness this groundbreaking performance.

Lea Michele Will Be Out Of Both FUNNY GIRL Performances August 30th
by Joshua Wright - Aug 30, 2023


Lea Michele will be out of both performances of Funny Girl as she is under the weather, per an announcement from the production. Julie Benko will play Fanny Brice at both performances today, and her regularly scheduled performance tomorrow. Lea Michele is expected to return to the show Friday, September 1st.

2 Broadway Shows Close Today
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 3, 2023


Broadway says goodbye to productions. Funny Girl takes its final bow at the August Wilson Theatre following 130 previews and 599 regular performances; and Once Upon a One More Time will conclude its run at the Marquis Theatre following 42 previews and 81 regular performances.

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