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Legends Are in the House: The 2023 Chita Rivera Awards
by James Blinken - May 25, 2023


Chita danced onto the stage at the Skirball Center to present the Chita Rivera Lifetime Achievement Award to her friend and collaborator, 96-year-old John Kander.

WICKED Single Show Tickets On Sale At The Peace Center This Friday
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2023


WICKED, the region's most popular musical, returns to the Peace Center in Greenville August 2-20. Tickets for the return engagement go on sale Friday, May 19 at 10:00 a.m. EDT.

Carl Man Will Join Laura Pick in the UK and Ireland Tour of WICKED
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2023


WICKED will fly to cities in England, Scotland, Wales, and the Republic of Ireland from December 2023 and producers today confirmed that the previously announced Laura Pick (Elphaba) will be joined by Carl Man as 'Fiyero', reuniting these two former Wicked West End cast members. Further casting to be announced.

Jordan Litz To Assume the Role of 'Fiyero' in WICKED This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2023


Jordan Litz will join the Broadway company of Wicked in the role of Fiyero, beginning performances on Tuesday, May 16th at Broadway’s Gershwin Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets to Wicked!

BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' Plays Final Performance on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - May 14, 2023


The Broadway revival of Bob Fosse's DANCIN' will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, May 14, 2023, following 17 preview performances and 65 regular performances.

Broadway Buying Guide: May 8, 2023
by Team BWW - May 8, 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, May 8, 2023.

VIDEO: The National Tour Cast of WICKED Spend One Short Day With The St. Louis Cardinals
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2023


The National Tour of the Broadway sensation WICKED began performances Tuesday, May 2 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis, MO. To celebrate their STL engagement, members of the company spent one short day with Fred Bird and the rest of The St. Louis Cardinals. Go inside their visit with behind the scenes video!

BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' To Close On Broadway This Month
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2023


The Broadway revival of Bob Fosse’s DANCIN’ has announced its closing date.

Wake Up With BWW 5/1: Tony Awards Eligibility, Plus a Message From Montego Glover!
by - May 1, 2023


Top stories: Catch up on all of the eligibility for the Tony Awards ahead of tomorrow's nominations announcement, plus watch an exclusive video from Montego Glover in honor of BWW's 20th anniversary!

BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN's Aydin Eyikan Takes Over Our Instagram for International Dance Day!
by Social Watch - Apr 29, 2023


Happy International Dance Day! Tune in to our Instagram story as Aydin Eyikan takes you behind the scenes of Bob Fosse's Dancin'.

Video: DANCIN's Tony d'Alelio & Krystal Mackie Are On the Rise!
by Candace Cordelia - Apr 30, 2023


41 years after it originally took Broadway by storm, Dancin' is back in full force at the Music Box Theatre, where it is bringing the iconic movement of Bob Fosse to life eight times a week. Two of the dancers making magic every night are Tony d'Alelio and Krystal Mackie- both making their Broadway debut in Wayne Cilento's stunning new revival. Watch as they tell us more about the experience in this video!

Photos/Video: Watch Highlights from Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' Easter Bonnet Competition
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 26, 2023


The theater community rallied together once again with spirited skits, dynamic dance and brilliant bonnets as Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ Easter Bonnet Competition returned April 24 and 25, 2023. The performances celebrated in-theater Red Bucket appeals that raised $3,601,355 for meals and medication, health care and hope for those who need them most.

Olivia Valli and Celia Hottenstein Will Lead WICKED at the Fabulous Fox
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2023


The National Tour of the Broadway sensation WICKED will welcome Olivia Valli as Elphaba and Celia Hottenstein as Glinda beginning performances Tuesday, May 2 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis, MO.

INTO THE WOODS, SWEENEY TODD, A DOLL'S HOUSE & More Lead in Nominations for 2023 Drama League Awards
by Team BWW - Apr 25, 2023


The Drama League has announced the 2023 Drama League Awards Nominees. See the full list!

Video: Wayne Cilento Unpacks His 50 Years Onstage and Bringing DANCIN' Back to Broadway
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Apr 24, 2023


50 years after making his Broadway debut in Irene, Wayne Cilento is lighting up Broadway again with his dazzling revival of Dancin'. Watch as he tells us all about how he brought this Fosse classic back to life for a new generation of theatre-goers.

WICKED On Sale Now At DPAC For August 23 - September 17 Engagement
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2023


WICKED, the Triangle's most popular musical, will return to DPAC August 23 – September 17, 2023. 

Christian Borle, Ben Platt, the SIX Queens & More to Join the Return of the Easter Bonnet Competition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2023


Stars, standouts and the most sensational ensembles of Broadway will unveil their best bonnets and skits at next week’s long-awaited return of the Easter Bonnet Competition! See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: WICKED Extends Booking and Releases All New Production Photos
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2023


WICKED, the West End and Broadway musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, today releases 400,000 new tickets, extending public booking to Sunday 2 June 2024. New production photos have been released as well, which can be viewed here.

$25 Ticket Lottery Set For WICKED in St. Louis
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2023


Feeling lucky, St. Louis theatergoers? WICKED has announced a lottery ticket policy in St. Louis playing at the Fabulous Fox Theatre from April 12 – May 7. The Fabulous Fox will be partnering with the digital ticket lottery platform Lucky Seat. Participants will have a chance to win $25 tickets for the run at the Fabulous Fox.

Photos: Get a First Look at New Images of BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2023


Check out new photos of the cast of Bob Fosse’s DANCIN’ on Broadway!

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