Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 21, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 21, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 

Photos: Rachel Zegler and More in Rehearsal For Jamie Lloyd's EVITA in London
by Stephi Wild
Rehearsals are now underway for The Jamie Lloyd Company’s forthcoming production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita, starring Rachel Zegler and Diego Andres Rodriguez. Check out all new photos from rehearsal here!. (more...) 

Lea Salonga Will Launch North American Tour This Fall
by Nicole Rosky
Tony and Olivier Award-winner Lea Salonga is set to return to stages across North America with her highly acclaimed concert experience Stage, Screen and Everything In Between.. (more...) 

Gianna Harris and Cheryl Porter To Join & JULIET On Broadway This Summer
by A.A. Cristi
& Juliet on Broadway will welcome two new stars this summer! It has just been announced that Gianna Harris will take over the title role of ‘Juliet’ in the smash hit musical beginning Tuesday, June 10. Cheryl Porter, the vocal coach known for her viral TikTok videos, making her Broadway debut in the production this August!. (more...)

Video: Randy Rainbow Drops 'That's Trump Derangement!' Song Parody Music Video
by Michael Major
Randy Rainbow has released a parody of 'That's Entertainment,' titled 'That's Trump Derangement!' The new music video jokes about the stress and anxiety Americans have taken on since Donald Trump has taken office.. (more...)

Video: High Schooler Performs Breakup Email as Monologue in Theatre Competition
by Michael Major
The only way that high schooler Hope Barlow could process her 'over-the-top' breakup email is to turn into something even bigger – a monologue at her high school theatre competition. See the video now!. (more...)

Video: Robyn Hurder and SMASH Cast Perform 'Let Me Be Your Star' on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Josh Sharpe
She's a star! On a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, Robyn Hurder and the cast of Broadway's Smash took the stage to perform the show's opening number, 'Let Me Be Your Star.' Watch it now!. (more...)

See you bright and early tomorrow, BroadwayWorld!