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Photo Flash: Original Cast of DEAR EVAN HANSEN Assembles To Send Off Jennifer Laura Thompson And Michael Park
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2019


The original company of Dear Evan Hansen came together to celebrate original cast members Jennifer Laura Thompson and Michael Park as they took their final bows in the musical.

Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for MOULIN ROUGE!
by Walter McBride - Jul 26, 2019


The Al Hirschfeld Theatre was the place to be last night as Moulin Rouge! officially opened on Broadway. Directed by Alex Timbers (Tony Award®-nominated for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson and Peter and the Starcatcher) Moulin Rouge! The Musical has a book by John Logan (Tony Award® for Red), choreography by Sonya Tayeh (Lucille Lortel Award and Obie Award for Kung Fu, and Emmy winner), and music supervision, orchestrations and arrangements by Justin Levine (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson).

Andrea Burns to Play 'Fausta' in the WEST SIDE STORY Film
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 18, 2019


Andrea Burns has been added to Steven Spielberg's West Side Story in the role of Fausta.  

Everything You Need to Know About the Upcoming Movie Musicals!
by Linnae Medeiros - Jul 22, 2019


Broadway is coming to the big screen! Thirteen movie musicals are currently in development and are set to delight audiences in the coming months and years, from long-awaited movie adaptations to remakes and sequels of fan favorites. With such a variety to look forward to, we're getting you prepared by giving you a peek at each of the movies officially announced to receive the silver screen treatment! Take a peek at all the excitement, and be sure to check back in as even more are announced!

Wake Up With BWW 7/15: Flood at THE LION KING, Ariana DeBose in WEST SIDE STORY, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2019


Today's top stories: a flood at The Lion King results in costume adjustments, and more!

PHOTO: First Look at Ariana DeBose as Anita in WEST SIDE STORY
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2019


Ariana DeBose is taking on the role of Anita in the upcoming West Side Story film! Today, the actress shared a first look at herself in the role on her Instagram.

Everything You Need to Know About the WEST SIDE STORY Movie!
by Linnae Medeiros - Jun 28, 2019


Something great is coming! Stephen Spielberg's film adaptation of the classic musical West Side Story has officially started filming and is set to release at the end of next year! To get you all ready to see the Jets and Sharks on the big screen, we've gathered all the info you need to know about the movie, from the casting to a peek at the film's Maria, Rachel Zegler! Check it all out!

Photo Flash: Something's Coming... Get a First Look at Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort, and the Cast of the Upcoming WEST SIDE STORY Film!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2019


Something's coming! We've got a first look at the cast of the upcoming West Side Story film!

Conductor Gustavo Dudamel to Helm WEST SIDE STORY Film Recording with Jeanine Tesori, Matt Sullivan
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 17, 2019


Steven Spielberg's West Side Story announced today that acclaimed conductor Gustavo Dudamel will be guiding the baton for the film's recording of Leonard Bernstein's iconic score.

TBT: A Look Back at Newsies' Opening Night to Celebrate Andrew Keenan-Bolger's Birthday!
by Linnae Medeiros - May 16, 2019


It's time to seize the day because we're celebrating the birthday of Broadway's original Crutchie from Newsies, Andrew Keenan-Bolger! In honor of the occasion, we're throwing it back to the hit show's opening night with Andrew alongside his co-stars Jeremy Jordan, Ben Fankhauser, Kara Lindsay, and more! Check out all the footage below to watch what happens!

THE PROM, THE BOYS IN THE BAND and More are Coming to a Screen Near You in BWW's May Stage-to-Screen Report
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 3, 2019


This past month was filled with exciting stage-to-screen news! In casting news, The In the Heights film rounded out its cast and Mike Faist joined the West Side Story film. The plays Outside Mullingar and The Father are getting the feature film treatment, and The Prom and The Boys and the Band are headed to Netflix!

BWW Interview: Paloma Garcia-Lee Talks WEST SIDE STORY Casting
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 17, 2019


Yesterday, additional casting was announced for the highly anticipated film adaptation of West Side Story from director Steven Spielberg. Paloma Grace-Lee was cast as Graziella, the girlfriend of the Jets' member Riff, who will be played by Dear Evan Hansen's Mike Faist.

Mike Faist se une al WEST SIDE STORY de Spielberg
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Apr 17, 2019


Se sigue ampliando el numero de estrellas de Hollywood y Broadway que formaran el reparto de la nueva version cinematografica de WEST SIDE STORY que prepara el legendario director Stephen Spielberg.

Wake Up With BWW 4/17: HADESTOWN Opens, Drama League Award Nominations, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2019


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! First, we'd like to wish a happy opening to Hadestown, which officially opens tonight at the Walter Kerr Theatre!

WEST SIDE STORY Casts Mike Faist as Riff; 40 Sharks and Jets Members Also Cast
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 16, 2019


Dear Evan Hansen's Mike Faist has been cast as Riff of the Jets  in Fox's Steven Spielberg West Side Story film, according to Deadline. Puerto Rican singer and dancer Ana Isabelle will play Rosalia, a shark who works with Maria and Dance Moms' Maddie Ziegler has been cast as part of the Jets. They have also cast  over 40 performers set as Sharks and Jets!

VIDEO: On This Day, March 29- NEWSIES Makes Headlines On Opening Night
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2019


On this day in 2012, Newsies seized the day on opening night at the Nederlander Theater!

Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of Second Stage's DAYS OF RAGE?
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2018


Continuing its 40th Anniversary Season, Second Stage Theater presents the world premiere of Steven Levenson's play, Days of Rage, directed by Trip Cullman. The show officially opened last night, October 30, at the Tony Kiser Theater. Let's see what the critics are saying...

Photo Coverage: The Cast of DAYS OF RAGE Celebrates Opening Night
by Walter McBride - Oct 31, 2018


Continuing its 40th Anniversary Season, Second Stage Theater presents world premiere of Steven Levenson's play, Days of Rage, directed by Trip Cullman. The show officially opened last night, October 30, at the Tony Kiser Theater. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the opening night party below!

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of DAYS OF RAGE
by Walter McBride - Oct 31, 2018


Continuing its 40th Anniversary Season, Second Stage Theater presents the world premiere of Steven Levenson's play, Days of Rage, directed by Trip Cullman. The show officially opened last night, October 30, at the Tony Kiser Theater. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the red carpet below!

BWW Review: Steven Levenson's Charming and Funny DAYS OF RAGE Takes a Sentimental Look at Young '60s Activists
by Michael Dale - Oct 31, 2018


'I hate white people,' blurts out a diminutive, small-voiced white teenager, trying to convince the white activist she just met that she would be a valuable addition to his commune. 'I can't help it. I always have.'

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