Readers Respond

BWW Readers Name The Musicals They Want To See Filmed For Movie Theaters!
by Linnae Medeiros - February 4, 2020

We asked, and you answered! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Lin-Manuel Miranda announced on Twitter that Disney will present the Hamilton movie featuring the original Broadway cast filmed live on stage ). To celebrate, we asked BroadwayWorld readers to name the other productions, past or present, that should be filmed for movie theaters. Now we've gathered the most popular answers for you to enjoy, including Wicked, Beetlejuice, and The Great Comet.

BWW Readers Name The Top Jukebox Musical!
by Linnae Medeiros - January 21, 2020

We asked, and you answered! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, reliable sources have reported that the Britney Spears musical Once Upon A One More Time is heading to Broadway. To celebrate, we asked BroadwayWorld readers to determine the best jukebox musical with the help of our bracket! Now we've gathered some of the most popular answers for your to enjoy, from classics like Jersey Boys and Mamma Mia to newer additions like Head Over Heels and Jagged Little Pill.

BWW Readers Name The Jukebox Musicals Their Picks For The Next Jukebox Musical!
by Linnae Medeiros - January 20, 2020

We asked, and you answered! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, reliable sources have reported to BroadwayWorld that the Britney Spears musical Once Upon A One More Time will begin Broadway previews at the Marquis Theatre on June 26th, 2020, with an official opening night set for July 30th. To celebrate, we asked BroadwayWorld readers to name the jukebox musicals that they'd like to see take the stage. Now we've gathered some of the most popular answers for you to enjoy!

BWW Readers Pick The Next TV Live Musical With Our Bracket!
by Linnae Medeiros - January 14, 2020

We asked, and you answered! In anticipation of Young Frankenstein Live, we asked BroadwayWorld readers to pick their top choice for the next show to head to the small screen and get the live musical treatment, with the help of our latest bracket. Now we've gathered some of the most popular answers for you to enjoy, from musical classics like Little Shop of Horrors and Chicago to more recent Broadway favorites like Waitress and Hadestown. Get a look at all of the picks!

BWW Readers Name The TV Shows That Should Get Stage Adaptations!
by Linnae Medeiros - January 13, 2020

We asked, and you answered! The classic television show The Nanny is being developed as a musical with the help of Fran Drescher, Peter Marc Jacobson, and Rachel Bloom. To celebrate we asked BroadwayWorld readers to name the other TV shows that they'd like to see come to the stage. Now we've gathered some of the most popular answers for you to enjoy, from classics like The Golden Girls and Bewitched to more recent favorites like Smash and The Good Place.

BWW Readers Name The Shows That Should Get Live Musical TV Adaptations!
by Linnae Medeiros - January 8, 2020

We asked, and you answered! As BroadwayWorld previously announced, the Mel Brooks musical Young Frankenstein is getting a live musical adaptation on ABC this fall. In anticipation of the television musical event, we asked BroadwayWorld readers to name the other shows that they would like to see come to the small screen and get the live musical treatment. Now we've gathered some of the most popular answers for your to enjoy!

BWW Readers Name The Best Broadway Songs Of The Decade!
by Linnae Medeiros - January 2, 2020

We asked, and you answered! With the decade officially at an end, we asked BroadwayWorld readers to determine what Broadway's song of the decade is with the help of our very own bracket! Now we've compiled some of the top picks for you to enjoy, including songs from fan-favorite shows like Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, Be More Chill, and more. Get your headphones ready and check out all of the songs!

BWW Readers Name The Musicals That Should Be Revived In The 2020s!
by Linnae Medeiros - December 30, 2019

We asked, and you answered! With the 2010s coming to a close, we asked BroadwayWorld readers to name the revivals that they'd like to see in the new decade. Now we've gathered some of the most popular answers for you to enjoy, from musical classics like Mame and Parade to more recent favorites like Bonnie & Clyde and The Great Comet. Get a look at all of the picks!

BWW Readers Name The Movies, TV Shows, and Books That Should Be Adapted For The Stage In The 2020s!
by Linnae Medeiros - December 27, 2019

We asked, and you answered! With the decade coming to a close, we asked BroadwayWorld readers to name the recent films, televisions shows, and books that they would most like to see adapted for the stage in the 2020s. Now we've compiled some of the most popular answers for you to enjoy, including The Greatest Showman, Love Simon, and more. Take a trip down memory lane by checking it all out!

BWW Readers Name The Best Broadway Performances Of The Decade!
by Linnae Medeiros - December 17, 2019

We asked, and you answered! With the decade coming to a close, we asked BroadwayWorld readers to name the standout Broadway performances that they think were the best of the 2010s. Now we've compiled some of the most popular answers for you to enjoy, including ones from fan favorite shows like Dear Evan Hansen, Hamilton, Newsies, and more. Take a trip down memory lane by checking it all out!

BWW Readers Name Their Weirdest Theatre Experiences!
by Linnae Medeiros - December 17, 2019

We asked, and you delivered! We recently asked BroadwayWorld readers to name the weirdest theatre experiences they've either seen on stage or experienced while performing. Now we've gathered some of the standout answers for you to enjoy, with experiences from shows including Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Newsies, If/Then, and more. Check it all out!

BWW Readers Name Their Most Memorable Stage Door Experiences From Hamilton, Anastasia, and More!
by Linnae Medeiros - December 3, 2019

We asked, and you answered! We recently asked BroadwayWorld readers to name the most memorable moments they've ever had at the stage door of a show. We've gathered some of the standout answers for you to enjoy, with hilarious and heartfelt interactions with cast members from shows including Hamilton, Mean Girls, Anastasia, and more. Head down memory lane with these responses!

BroadwayWorld Readers Respond to KINKY BOOTS Stage Door Incidents with Brendon Urie
by Alan Henry - July 31, 2017

The Kinky Boots stage door has naturally been attracting large numbers of Panic!  fans throughout Urie's time in the show and Urie has been signing after all performances, but he will no longer stage door following an incident which occurred over the weekend.

BroadwayWorld Readers Respond to THE GREAT COMET Casting Controversy
by Alan Henry - July 28, 2017

The New York Times has reported that following public outcry, Broadway legend Mandy Patinkin has withdrawn from his scheduled run in Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812.

Readers Respond: Sondheim Weighs in on Female Bobby in COMPANY
by Alan Henry - July 20, 2017

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Stephen Sondheim has allowed the upcoming West End production of Company to feature a female Bobby.

Readers Respond: Will Bette Midler Perform on the Tony Awards?
by Alan Henry - May 30, 2017

BroadwayWorld asked readers opinions on the news that Bette Midler may not perform on the Tonys due to a production dispute between HELLO, DOLLY! and The Tony Awards producers.

Readers Respond to Glenn Close's Stopping SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Alan Henry - May 25, 2017

SUNSET BOULEVARD leading lady Glenn Close continues to make headlines and waves across social media this week, following her apology for being too ill to perform on Mother's Day via an open letter the entire Broadway community has dubbed 'classy.'

Cynthia Erivo and Readers Respond to Glenn Close's Public Apology
by Alan Henry - May 20, 2017

Tony Award Winner Cynthia Erivo took to BroadwayWorld.com's Facebook page to respond to Glenn Close's public apology for missing a performance on Mother's Day due to illness. 

BWW Readers React to Patti LuPone's Cell Phone Grab During Last Night's Performance
by Caryn Robbins - July 9, 2015

Since BroadwayWorld posted the story, our readers have shared their strong reactions on Facebook. Check out some of their comments below

BWW Readers React to Rogue Cell Phone Charger at Broadway's HAND TO GOD
by Jessica Khan - July 6, 2015

As BWW reported earlier today, during a recent performance of Broadway's Hand to God, an audience member quietly made his way up on the stage of the hit comedy to plug his cell phone in to what he believed to be a working outlet.




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