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Daniel Reichard Organizes Fundraiser for Christian Hoff's Cancer Battle
by Blair Ingenthron - May 25, 2024


Daniel Reichard has organized a GoFundMe to provide support for Tony Award-winner and original Jersey Boys star Christian Hoff's battle with cancer.

Bebe Neuwirth, Huey Lewis, Jeremy Jordan, and More Set for 2024 Broadway Teachers Workshop
by Blair Ingenthron - May 25, 2024


Celebrating its 24th year, the Broadway Teachers Workshop is an enormously popular three-day series of interactive workshops and seminars with prominent Broadway artists, tickets to four (4) hit shows, and post-show discussions with cast and crew.

Broadway Jukebox: Broadway's Best Duets
by Sidney Paterra - May 25, 2024


Enjoy songs from musicals like: Little Shop of Horrors, Jekyll and Hyde, Chess, Miss Saigon, Wicked, Rent, Gypsy, Ragtime, Hamilton, Guys and Dolls, Newsies, Heathers, Be More Chill, Footloose, The Secret Garden, and more.

Video: William Jackson Harper Says His Nomination Is Icing on the Cake
by Joey Mervis - May 25, 2024


In this video, Tony nominee William Jackson Harper chats about his shock to be in such company, why his Uncle Vanya cast means so much to him, and so much more.

Video: Brian d'Arcy James Is Still Smelling the Roses
by Robert Bannon - May 24, 2024


Tony Nominee Brian d’Arcy James is here! His turn in Days Of Wine and Roses was vocals, acting, and storytelling at its best. He tells us how he was able to tell that emotional rollercoaster eight shows a week!

Photos: First Look at Amber Riley & More in THE PREACHER'S WIFE World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2024


Get a first look at photos of The Preacher's Wife at Alliance Theatre! Learn how to purchase tickets.

BEAUTY & THE BEAST, LEGALLY BLONDE, 44 LIGHTS– Check Out This Week's Top Stage Mags
by Lauren Hilton - May 24, 2024


Each week, we'll be highlighting the top virtual show programs from BroadwayWorld's Stage Mag! Want to create a FREE Stage Mag for your own show? This week includes productions from from Rialto II Theatre, Jo Adamson Theatre, & AMT Theater.

Video: Joshua Henry Sings Acoustic Version of 'New Music' From RAGTIME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2024


Joshua Henry, who will be starring as Coalhouse Walker Jr. in Ragtime at New York City Center, took to Instagram to share an acoustic version of the song 'New Music'. Watch here!

Up on the Marquee: Ben Platt LIVE AT THE PALACE
by Jennifer Broski - May 24, 2024


Ben Platt is coming back to Broadway! The Tony winner will play a three-week concert residency this May at Broadway's recently remodeled Palace Theatre.

Video: Maleah Joi Moon on Her Tony Nomination- 'What Is Going On?!'
by Joey Mervis - May 24, 2024


In this video, watch as Tony nominee Maleah Joi Moon chats about her character, why this nomination means so much to her, and so much more.

Brooke Shields Elected President of Actors' Equity Association
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2024


Brooke Shields has officially been elected as president of Actors’ Equity Association. Learn more about the full results of the election here.

Photos: Inside the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards
by Jennifer Broski - May 24, 2024


Just yesterday, the Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, celebrated the winners of the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards. View a full list of winners and check out photos from inside the special event here.

Photos: Senator Cory Booker, Bonnie Milligan, Euan Morton & Iain Armitage Visit SUFFS
by Bruce Glikas - May 24, 2024


The Music Box Theatre recently welcomed some very special guests! Cory Booker, Bonnie Milligan, Euan Morton and son, Iain Armitage stopped by to see the six-time Tony-nominated Suffs and posed backstage with the cast afterwards. Check out photos here.

Exclusive: Laura Benanti Visits HADESTOWN to Promote Her New Solo Show
by Nicole Rosky - May 24, 2024


Laura Benanti went way down to Hadestown to promote her solo comedy show, Nobody Cares! Check out what stars Phillip Boykin and Isa Briones thought in this video.

AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE's Michael Imperioli Opens 2nd Manhattan Bar
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2024


Michael Imperioli, who is currently starring in An Enemy of the People on Broadway, recently opened a bar in Manhattan's Upper West Side. Now he's done it again! Learn more about his new location here!

Photos: Sara Bareilles Visits Ingrid Michaelson at THE NOTEBOOK
by Bruce Glikas - May 24, 2024


The Schoenfeld Theatre just welcomed a very special guest! Sara Bareilles visited her pal Ingrid Michaelson at The Notebook and posed backstage with the cast afterwards. Check out photos here.

Up on the Marquee: TAMMY FAYE
by Jennifer Broski - May 24, 2024


Tammy Faye is coming to Broadway! The new musical will begin preview performances on October 19th and will officially open on November 14th, 2024. Check out photos of the new marquee!

Photos: Inside Manhattan Theatre Club's 2024 Spring Gala
by Bruce Glikas - May 24, 2024


Manhattan Theatre Club just presented its annual Spring Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street. The evening included performances by the casts of many of this Broadway season’s most acclaimed musicals, including Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Days of Wine and Roses, The Great Gatsby, The Notebook, The Outsiders, The Who’s Tommy, and Water For Elephants. Check out photos from the big night!

Up on the Marquee: OH, MARY!
by Jennifer Broski - May 24, 2024


Oh, boy! Oh, Mary! is coming to Broadway! Written by and starring Cole Escola and directed by Sam Pinkleton, the New York Times Critic’s Pick will begin previews at the Lyceum Theatre on June 26.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 24, 2024
by - May 24, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 24, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Review: ROMEO & JULIET, Duke Of York's Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - May 24, 2024


Director Jamie Lloyd has taken on the challenge of Shakespeare’s iconic Romeo & Juliet, bringing his trademark style of theatre to the Duke of York’s theatre this summer. Starring Tom Holland as Romeo and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers as Juliet, this production brings us into the world of Verona as the star-crossed lovers must fight for their love.

Photos: Whoopi Goldberg Visits THE WIZ On Broadway!
by Bruce Glikas - May 23, 2024


The Broadway revival of the musical classic, The Wiz, recently welcomed Tony Award-winner Whoopi Goldberg for a visit to Oz!

Photos: PATRIOTS On Broadway Welcomes Tony-Winner Bryan Cranston for A Backstage Visit
by Bruce Glikas - May 23, 2024


Peter Morgan's work is back on Broadway this season with Patriots, led by Tony nominee Michael Stuhlbarg and directed by Rupert Goold. The show recently welcomed a special guest, two-time Tony Award-winner Bryan Cranston, for a quick backstage visit. See photos of his trip behind the scenes below!

Reviews: ROMEO & JULIET Starring Tom Holland & Francesca Amewudah-Rivers
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2024


Tom Holland is Romeo and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers is Juliet in Jamie Lloyd’s new vision of Shakespeare’s immortal tale of wordsmiths, rhymers, lovers and fighters. Read the reviews!

Photos: First Look At HOME On Broadway, Directed By Kenny Leon
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2024


Home is now in previews and opens officially on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. This is a limited engagement through Sunday, July 21, 2024 at the Todd Haimes Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street). See photos from the production.


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