BWW College Guide - Everything You Need to Know About Anderson University in 2019/2020December 13, 2019It's that time of year when students all across the country are heading into auditions for college theatre program, so we're taking a closer look some of the country's standout theatre programs. We're chatting with members of the schools' faculty to give you a better idea at what to expect from their programs, with insight into the audition advice, life after graduation, and more. Today we're looking into The South Carolina School for the Arts at Anderson University, including their relationships with regional theatre and their professional networks around the world.
VIDEO: Erika Jayne Prepares To Make Broadway Debut In CHICAGODecember 12, 2019The name on everybody's lips is gonna be Erika Jayne! The star of 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' is set to joining the cast of the long-running hit musical Chicago as Roxie Hart this January, and we're getting a look as she prepares to make her Broadway debut in the production. Check it out with this video!
TV: Looking Back At Harry Connick Jr.'s Opening Night In ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVERDecember 12, 2019Harry Connick Jr. is making his official return to Broadway tonight with the opening night of Harry Connick, Jr. - A Celebration of Cole Porter. To celebrate, we're looking back at his turn in Broadway's On a Clear Day You Can See Forever opposite Tony winner Jessie Mueller. Check out this video to get a peek inside the show's opening night festivities, including a special peek at Jessie's first time ever meeting Harry's former co-star Kelli O'Hara!
VIDEO: Norm Lewis Performs THE WIZ's 'Home' At Feinstein's/54 BelowDecember 12, 2019Feinstein's/54 Below is going to be a place where there's love overflowing when Tony nominee Norm Lewis takes the stage this December! Norm recently gave a preview of his upcoming concert with a performance of the classic song 'Home' from The Wiz! Check out the full song!
BWW Readers Name The Best Broadway Performances Of The Decade!December 17, 2019We 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!
Broadway Reacts To The IN THE HEIGHTS Movie TrailerDecember 12, 2019Lights up in Washington Heights! The trailer for the upcoming film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony-winning musical In the Heights was just released, and the Broadway community is buzzing with excitement for Washington Heights coming to the big screen! Stage favorites including Lea Salonga, Karen Olivo, Josh Gad, Telly Leung, and more have taken to Twitter to express their emotions about the new trailer. Check out what they all had to say!
VIDEO: See How THE LION KING's Elephant Is Brought To LifeDecember 11, 2019We're heading to the Pridelands to get a behind-the-scenes look at how Disney's smash hit musical The Lion King brings one of its animals, the elephant, to life eight times a week with the help of four of the show's cast members. Check it out with this video!
LOVE ACTUALLY?'s Kayla Catan Takes Over Instagram Sunday!December 14, 2019It's time to get in the holiday spirit because Kayla Catan is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story at Off-Broadway's Love Actually? this Sunday, December 15th at The Jerry Orbach Theater. Be sure to tune in throughout the day to get a peek behind the scenes of Off-Broadway's unauthorized musical parody of the classic holiday film. Love is going to be all around, so you're not gonna want to miss it!
BEETLEJUICE Fans Respond To The Production Announcing ClosingDecember 10, 2019Fans of the ghost with the most took to Twitter to express their emotions about the announcement of Beetlejuice taking its final bow at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre, with the hashtag #SaveBeetlejuice trending on Twitter and several petitions popping up on Change.org in an attempt to save the production. We've gathered some of the standout social posts for you to enjoy, including cast members' reactions to the outpouring of love of the haunting show. Check it all out!
BWW Readers Name Their Weirdest Theatre Experiences!December 17, 2019We 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!
VIDEO: Meet the London Cast of BE MORE CHILLDecember 9, 2019C-c-c'mon! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the viral hit musical Be More Chill is making its UK premiere this February at The Other Palace, and we're getting a first look at the cast that's bringing Jeremy Heere, Michael Mell, The Squip, and more to life in this new video. Check it out!
BWW Camp Guide - Everything You Need to Know About French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts in 2020December 5, 2019With the new year quickly approaching, we're looking ahead to this coming summer and getting an in-depth look at some of the country's most prestigious summer theatre camps! We're chatting with the camps' faculty to find out about everything from the day-to-day life of campers to the variety of activities they get to experience. Today we're looking at French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts to hear all about its focus on campers creating their own individualized programs with over 90 different activities to choose from.
BWW College Guide - 25 Major Universities Share How They Keep Their Theatre Programs RelevantDecember 5, 2019With college theatre program auditions in full swing, we're delving into some of the country's most prestigious theatre programs to learn more about everything from their audition processes to how they're preparing students for post-grad life, and more. Today we're chatting with twenty-five different major universities to find out how they ensure that their programs continue to stay as relevant as possible over the years.
BWW Readers Name Their Most Memorable Stage Door Experiences From Hamilton, Anastasia, and More!December 3, 2019We 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!
VIDEO: Get a Sneak Peek at THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: LIVE ON STAGE!December 3, 2019December 7th is going to be far from a typical Bikini Bottom day because The Spongebob Musical: Live On Stage! is coming to Nickelodeon! We're getting a sneak peek at the Tony-nominated musical is coming to the small screen with stars from its original Broadway cast, including Ethan Slater, Danny Skinner, Gavin Lee, and more. Have the best day ever with this video!
VIDEO: Jordan Fisher Prepares To Join DEAR EVAN HANSENDecember 3, 2019All we see is sky because Jordan Fisher is officially Broadway's next Evan Hansen! We're getting a first look at the star preparing to take his first bow in the Tony-winning hit musical Dear Evan Hansen. Check out the video to see Jordan talk about his first experience seeing the show, what he looks forward to in playing the role, and more!
BWW College Guide - Everything You Need to Know About The Hartt School in 2019/2020December 2, 2019We're taking a in-depth look at some of the country's most prestigious college theatre programs to help students learn all about the variety of options they have at their disposal to further their education. With the help of the schools' faculty, we're highlighting insights about everything from audition advice to real world experience and more. Today we're taking a look at The Hartt School at the University of Hartford, including its guest directors and artists, senior showcase, and more.
BWW College Guide - Everything You Need to Know About Elon University in 2019/2020November 27, 2019It's that time of year when students all across the country are heading into auditions for college theatre program, so we're taking a closer look some of the country's standout theatre programs. We're chatting with members of the schools' faculty to give you a better idea at what to expect from their programs, with insight into the audition advice, life after graduation, and more. Today we're looking into Elon University's Department of Performing Arts, with its focus on the art and business.
BWW Exclusive: Get A Behind The Scenes Look At BETWEEN THE LINES At Second StageNovember 26, 2019We're getting an exclusive look behind the scenes at at the new musical Between the Lines, which is set to begin performances at Off-Broadway's Tony Kiser Theater at Second Stage this April! Check out the video to see the show's songwriting team, Elyssa Samsel & Kate Anderson, giving us a look at what the show is all about and what audiences can expect!