Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 16, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 16, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

But first...

Ann Morrison Will Lead National Tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO
by Stephi Wild
Ann Morrison will lead the National Tour of Kimberly Akimbo, in the title role, beginning next month. Morrison will join the cast starting next month in Cleveland.. (more...) 

Frank DiLella and Gracie Lawrence Join HELLO, DOLLY! Concert at Carnegie Hall
by Stephi Wild
Spectrum News NY1's Frank Dilella will join Lee Roy Reams to co-host Hello, Dolly!, the company's one-night-only concert, as well as Tony nominee Gracie Lawrence, currently performing in Just In Time.. (more...)

Full Cast Set For COME FROM AWAY at the Muny
by Stephi Wild
The Muny has announced the full cast for its premiere production of Come From Away, which begins this month on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. Come From Away is based on actual events in the aftermath of 9/11.. (more...)

Jessica Vosk to Take Leave of Absence From HELL'S KITCHEN Due to Back Injury
by Michael Major
Jessica Vosk has announced that she will be out of Hell's Kitchen for three weeks due to a back injury. The medical leave will conclude on July 8, after the Wicked alum has recovered from her surgery. . (more...)  

Video: JEOPARDY! Features ‘Broadway Cast Albums’ as Final Clue
by Josh Sharpe
'Broadway Cast Albums' was recently featured as a final Jeopardy on an episode of the popular game show. Watch the video here to discover the answer! . (more...)

Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Guest Judge on DRAG RACE For WICKED-Themed Challenge
by Michael Major
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are appearing on this week's episode of RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars to guest judge a special Wicked challenge! On episode seven of season 10, the queens are tasked with creating a look inspired by Wicked: For Good.. (more...) 

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See you bright and early tomorrow, BroadwayWorld!