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Joshua Wright

Joshua Wright

Joshua Wright, a native of Boston, MA, has been captivated by Broadway since childhood. When he's not penning articles for BroadwayWorld.com, Joshua can be found swimming at the local pool, crafting intricate woodworks, or diving into DIY home renovation projects. Joshua also dedicates significant time to animal rescue efforts, helping furry friends find loving homes.




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Video: J. Harrison Ghee Performs 'Let There Be Light' from MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL
Video: J. Harrison Ghee Performs 'Let There Be Light' from MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL
July 25, 2024

Watch J. Harrison Ghee perform 'Let There Be Light' from the Goodman's Theatre world premiere of Garden of Good and Evil, the stage musical adaptation of John Berendt’s iconic non-fiction book brought to life by creators MacArthur “Genius” Grantee Taylor Mac (book), Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown (music and lyrics) with choreography by Tanya Birl-Torres.

Video: Kristin Chenoweth Celebrates Birthday On Stage at THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
Video: Kristin Chenoweth Celebrates Birthday On Stage at THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
July 25, 2024

Watch as Kristin Chenoweth celebrates her birthday on stage at Boston's Emerson Colonial Theatre following a performance of The Queen of Versailles. The celebration happened after the performance on July 24th, 2024.

Video: Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Explains the Story Behind the Play
Video: Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Explains the Story Behind the Play
July 25, 2024

Watch as the cast of Jez Butterworth Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes, talks about the story of the play. The production will open on Broadway for a limited engagement at the Broadhurst Theatre this fall.

PARADISE SQUARE Producer Garth Drabinsky Appeals Once More To Revive $50M Equity Lawsuit
PARADISE SQUARE Producer Garth Drabinsky Appeals Once More To Revive $50M Equity Lawsuit
July 25, 2024

Garth Drabinsky, the Broadway producer behind Ragtime, Showboat, and Paradise Square, is petitioning the courts once more to revive a lawsuit against Actors' Equity Association.

Today's Matinee of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Canceled; Performances Will Resume Tonight
Today's Matinee of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Canceled; Performances Will Resume Tonight
July 24, 2024

Performances of CATS: The Jellicle Ball will resume this evening following several cancellations, including today's matinee, due to cast illness. 

VIDEO: Jessica Vosk & Devin DeSantis Sing 'Bad Idea' from WAITRESS in Rehearsals at The Muny
VIDEO: Jessica Vosk & Devin DeSantis Sing 'Bad Idea' from WAITRESS in Rehearsals at The Muny
July 24, 2024

Get a first look at Jessica Vosk and Devin DeSantis rehearsing 'Bad Idea' from The Muny's production of Waitress in this all-new video.

VIDEO: First Look At Contemporary Production of MY FAIR LADY in Austria
VIDEO: First Look At Contemporary Production of MY FAIR LADY in Austria
July 24, 2024

Get a first look at a contemporary production of My Fair Lady, now on stage at the Seefestspiele Mörbisch, the world's largest festival of operettas and musicals.

Exclusive: 'I'm With Her' from Signature Theatre's Revised SOFT POWER
Exclusive: 'I'm With Her' from Signature Theatre's Revised SOFT POWER
July 24, 2024

BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at the cast of Signature Theatre's DC premiere of Soft Power in rehearsal. Soft Power is a musical fantasia with music by Jeanine Tesori (Kimberly Akimbo, Fun Home) and book and lyrics by David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly, Yellow Face).

Video: 'To Life' from FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at The Muny
Video: 'To Life' from FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at The Muny
July 23, 2024

The Muny has released production photos for Fiddler on the Roof, the fourth show in the theatre’s 106th season, which runs through July 25 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. Get a first look at the production with a clip of 'To Life!'

BWW Q&A: Diane Challis Davy on Á LA MODE: THE ART OF FASHION at Pageant of the Masters
BWW Q&A: Diane Challis Davy on Á LA MODE: THE ART OF FASHION at Pageant of the Masters
July 23, 2024

The Pageant of the Masters is an annual theatrical celebration that brings famous works of art to life through live reenactments, transforming classical and contemporary pieces into living masterpieces accompanied by original live music and storytelling. The Pageant began in Laguna Beach in 1932 where its continued to grow and evolve for over 90 years, continuing to attract over 200,000 patrons each summer.

BWW Q&A: Steve Bebout on Disney's NEWSIES at STAGES St. Louis
BWW Q&A: Steve Bebout on Disney's NEWSIES at STAGES St. Louis
July 23, 2024

It’s time to make headlines with Disney’s Newsies, the smash-hit, crowd-pleasing, Tony Award-winning musical that marks the first Disney production to be featured in STAGES’ mainstage season!

BWW Q&A: Alec Wild on ROMEO AND JULIET / THE ROVER, OR THE BANISH'D CAVALIERS at Shakespeare Theatre Company
BWW Q&A: Alec Wild on ROMEO AND JULIET / THE ROVER, OR THE BANISH'D CAVALIERS at Shakespeare Theatre Company
July 23, 2024

Alec Wild was Founder and Artistic Director of the award-winning Folio Theatre in Chicago, and Founder/Producing Director of the Great River Shakespeare Festival in Minnesota. As the recipient of a Fox Fellowship, Mr. Wild traveled to Saint Petersburg, Russia, where he studied Directing and Biomechanics at the Saint Petersburg Academy of Theater.

Myrtle Beach Will Get New $22.3 Million Theater in Downtown Revitalization Effort
Myrtle Beach Will Get New $22.3 Million Theater in Downtown Revitalization Effort
July 23, 2024

The City of Myrtle Beach is set to open a $22.3 million theater in downtown as part of the Arts & Innovation District. The project will renovate three historic buildings and create a new cultural hub.

Video: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE at Theater Raleigh
Video: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE at Theater Raleigh
July 18, 2024

Get a first look at the cast of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike in action, playing July 17th - 28th at Theatre Raleigh!

Cheyenne Jackson & Kevin Cahoon Will Lead LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Pasadena Playhouse
Cheyenne Jackson & Kevin Cahoon Will Lead LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Pasadena Playhouse
July 17, 2024

BroadwayWorld has learned that Cheyenne Jackson will play Georges and Kevin Cahoon will play Albin in the Pasadena Playhouse production of Le Cage Aux Folles.

Photo: Sutton Foster & Daniel Breaker Reunite in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Rehearsals
Photo: Sutton Foster & Daniel Breaker Reunite in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Rehearsals
July 18, 2024

Sutton Foster and Daniel Breaker's dream came true when they reunited at the big, bright, beautiful first rehearsal for Once Upon A Mattress on Broadway. The duo previously shared the stage as Princess Fiona and Donkey in the Broadway production of Shrek. 

Video: Michael Maliakel Sings 'Her Voice' from THE LITTLE MERMAID at The Muny
Video: Michael Maliakel Sings 'Her Voice' from THE LITTLE MERMAID at The Muny
July 15, 2024

Watch Michael Maliakel of The Muny's production of THE LITTLE MERMAID perform 'Her Voice in this all-new video. The show's creative team is led by Director John Tartaglia, with Choreographer Patrick O'Neill and Music Director/Conductor Annbritt duChateau

BWW Q&A: Laura Nicholas on BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Centre Stage
BWW Q&A: Laura Nicholas on BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Centre Stage
July 15, 2024

Founded in 1983, Centre Stage is a year-round, 285-seat regional theater offering a wide range of entertainment within easy walking distance of historic Falls Park and the many shops and restaurants that line downtown Greenville's Main Street corridor. Augmenting its subscription season of music, comedy, and drama, the theater also hosts art exhibitions and other special events inside the performace facility noted for its unique configuration, comfort and intimacy. 

Cast And Creative Team Announced For PRELUDE TO A KISS A MUSICAL At Milwaukee Rep
Cast And Creative Team Announced For PRELUDE TO A KISS A MUSICAL At Milwaukee Rep
July 15, 2024

Milwaukee Repertory Theater announced the cast and creative team for the World Premiere of Prelude to a Kiss a musical featuring book by celebrated playwright Craig Lucas (The Light in the Piazza), music by Daniel Messé (Amélie) and lyrics by Sean Hartley (Little Women) and Daniel Messé.

Video: Nicole Parker Sings Poor Unfortunate Souls from THE LITTLE MERMAID at The Muny
Video: Nicole Parker Sings Poor Unfortunate Souls from THE LITTLE MERMAID at The Muny
July 15, 2024

Watch Nicole Parker and the cast of The Muny's production of THE LITTLE MERMAID perform 'Poor Unfortunate Souls' in this all-new video. The production has just three more performances in St. Louis.



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