Which Jimmy Awards Finalists Have Appeared on Broadway?
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Jul 14, 2021
The 12th Jimmy Awards ceremony will be available to watch online on Thursday, July 15th at 7:30PM ET. Fans can watch right here at BroadwayWorld. Before the big night we're looking back on the Jimmy performances by students that went on to be recognized at the Tonys, take over iconic roles on Broadway, and more!
Student Blog: 10 Shows I'd Travel in Time to See
by Student Blogger: Maddie Davies - Jun 2, 2021
A few days ago, one of my friends sent me a TikTok asking what shows I would choose to see if I had 3 comp tickets and a time machine. I liked this concept, but decided to make it a list of 10 instead of 3.
Christy Altomare, Joey McIntyre, & Michael Wartella Will Lead Broadway-Bound THE WANDERER at Paper Mill
by Alan Henry - May 18, 2021
The Wanderer, the new Broadway-bound musical based on the life and music of Rock & Roll Hall-of-Famer Dion DiMucci, announced today that Michael Wartella (Wicked) will star as Dion alongside Christy Altomare (Anastasia) as Dion’s wife Susan and Joey McIntyre (New Kids on the Block; Waitress) as Dion’s right hand man, Johnny, in its world premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey.
Student Blog: Zodiac Signs of Tony-Nominated Musicals
by Student Blogger: Madison Moore - Mar 22, 2021
The criteria are that these shows have been nominated for Best Musical from the 3rd Tony Awards (the ceremony that started the Best Musical category) in 1949 to the nominations of what will now be the 74th Tony Awards in 2021. I will be determining their signs based upon their Broadway premiere date. With those rules in mind, here we go!
VIDEO: On This Day, January 8 - Remembering David Bowie
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2021
This weekend, producers Robert Fox and RZO Entertainment Inc are exclusively releasing the filmed London production of Lazarus for three streamed performances only, January 8-10, in remembrance of David Bowie on his birthday and to mark the fifth anniversary of his untimely death.
Highland Park Players Staff To Guest On Chicago Radio
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2020
On Friday, November 27 at 3 PM Central, Jacob Cohen and Holly Weis of Highland Park Players will be the guests on It's Showtime with Rikki Lee – a weekly half hour informational radio show focused on the entertainment industry that airs on suburban Chicago station 101.5 FM. Those outside the broadcast area can stream the show for free by going to www.HuntleyRadio.com and clicking on the “Listen Live” icon.
Video Roundup: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Fans Create Pandemic Parodies and More!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2020
Dear Evan Hansen has been a fan-favorite show since it first came to New York, beginning Off-Broadway at Second Stage in 2016. Fans have honored the show in many ways, covering the songs, dressing in cosplays, and ultimately driving the show's success over the past four years!