Interview: WALT ZIPPRIAN of CLEANSED at CATASTROPHIC THEATRE
by Brett Cullum - Apr 6, 2024
What drew me to the show was what drew me to the work that Catastrophic Theatre does in general. They do work that nobody else does. Work that's largely unexplored in our region, or in our country, or whatever. I'm drawn to that kind of stuff, and Sarah Kane has a unique view of love and human relationships. And I share some of those ideas.
Olivier Award-Winner Katie Brayben and Andrew Rannells Will Lead TAMMY FAYE on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024
Initial casting has been announced for the Broadway production of the acclaimed musical TAMMY FAYE. Two-time Olivier Award winner Katie Brayben will recreate her Olivier Award-winning performance as Tammy Faye Bakker, and Tony Award nominee Andrew Rannells will reprise his Olivier-nominated performance as Jim Bakker. TAMMY FAYE will begin preview performances on October 19th and will officially open on November 14th, 2024 at Broadway's Palace Theater.
Craig Campbell Sets Date For 'Passionate Class Of '89' Album
by Michael Major - Feb 29, 2024
Last year was an ambitious time of music for country hitmaker Craig Campbell, releasing the 16-song The Lost Files: Exhibit A and the 17-song Exhibit B, the second of which landed on the first ballot of the ACM Awards. The six songs represent the core influences who helped mold his desire to pursue a career as an artist and songwriter.
THE DOCTOR Debuts in Hong Kong at HK Rep in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2024
The Doctor will debut in Hong Kong at HK Rep next month. The play dissects the furtive surface of our murky world, throwing down the gauntlet in search of truth for both cast and audience alike. Performances run 16 March - 1 April 2024.
Broadway Legend Chita Rivera Passes Away at 91
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 30, 2024
BroadwayWorld is deeply saddened to report the passing of Broadway icon Chita Rivera, who, as shared by her beloved daughter Lisa Mordente, died peacefully on January 30, 2024 in New York after a brief illness.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 23, 2024
by - Jan 23, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 23, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours:
Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films
by Michael Major - Jan 21, 2024
Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.
'The Rolling Stones Live at the Wiltern' Out on Multiple Formats in March
by Michael Major - Jan 9, 2024
This release features rare performances from November 2002. One of the greatest box-office successes of 2002/2003, 117 shows grossing over $300 million, The Rolling Stones' “Licks World Tour”—in support of their 40 Licks compilation—celebrated the band's 40th Anniversary, highlighted by this intimate Nov. 22 Los Angeles show at The Wiltern.
OUR BORN-THIS-MONTH FEATURE FOR JANUARY SALUTES... GUESS WHO!
by Rob Lester - Jan 7, 2024
Every month, we take a moment to honor someone among those having a birthday that month who has made a real mark in the entertainment world . January's birthday salute goes to a sensation on the stages of theatres and cabaret. With a click, you can see who it is and then see how much you know about their by taking our multiple-choice quiz.
Phish Wrap Annual NYE Run With Legendary 'Gamehendge' Performance At MSG
by Michael Major - Jan 2, 2024
Phish made history last night at New York City's Madison Square Garden with a very special three-set concert culminating their sold-out New Year's Eve run at the World's Most Famous Arena. This year, fans were treated to a spectacular theatrical presentation of Gamehendge for the first time in nearly 30 years.