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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.

Photos/Video: First Look At BEACHES THE MUSICAL, Starring Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2024


Theatre Calgary has released first look photos and video of Beaches the Musical, starring Kelli Barrett and Jessica Vosk.

World Premiere of GATSBY at A.R.T. Pushes First Preview Date
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2024


The world premiere musical Gatsby at A.R.T. will now begin previews on May 26. Learn more about the show.

Billy Eichner Talks THE LION KING Concert and Broadway Goals
by Josh Sharpe - May 23, 2024


In a new interview, Billy Eichner talked about the upcoming Hollywood Bowl concert of The Lion King and his lifelong dream of performing on Broadway. On Wednesday, Eichner revealed that they had their first official rehearsal that day. 'The scope and size of it really knocked me out,' he said before adding 'If I can get through it, I think it’s going to be really fun.”

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Partners With Mandarin Oriental for Afternoon Tea
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2024


This June, Mandarin Oriental, New York, in collaboration with Moulin Rouge! The Musical, will bring an afternoon tea experience to MO Lounge. Learn more and see how to take part.

New Floor of Tables Just Added for Broadway Bets, Returning to Sardi’s in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2024


For the first time in the event’s history, Broadway Bets is adding an additional floor of tables for Broadway’s official game night. Learn how to attend!

Video: Jessica Lange Discusses MOTHER PLAY and THE GREAT LILLIAN HALL
by Josh Sharpe - May 23, 2024


Tony-Award-winning actress Jessica Lange appeared on The View on Thursday to discuss her role in Paula Vogel's Mother Play. On the show, she also talks about her next project The Great Lillian Hall, an HBO film that centers on an aging Broadway performer who is struggling with memory loss. Watch the interview now!

Richard Linklater Calls Paul Mescal 'Transcendent' in MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Film
by Josh Sharpe - May 23, 2024


In a new interview, director Richard Linklater has praised Paul Mescal, who is playing Franklin Shephard in the film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along. The movie, based on the Sondheim musical that is currently on Broadway, is being shot every couple of years over the course of 20 years.

Video: Tony Nominee Kecia Lewis Dishes on All Things HELL'S KITCHEN
by Survival Jobs - May 23, 2024


This video featutres Broadway veteran and Tony Nominee Kecia Lewis in the hit Broadway musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen’, which is nominated for thirteen Tony Awards including Best Musical this season. Kecia shines a spotlight on her 40+ year career which includes starring in the original Broadway runs of ‘Dreamgirls’, ‘Once On This Island’ and ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ to such iconic television shows such as ‘Mad About You’, ‘Law and Order: SVU’, ‘The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, “The Passage” and more! 

Video: Watch Patrick Wilson Sing 'Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin' from Rodgers & Hammerstein Concert
by Josh Sharpe - May 23, 2024


In December of 2023, Broadway luminaries gathered together to celebrate the historic partnership and songs of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, 80 years after the premiere of their first musical, Oklahoma! Ahead of the PBS premiere on May 31, check out a clip from the concert of Patrick Wilson performing the classic Oklahoma! opening number Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin.'

GREASE Producers Condemn Racist Abuse Targeting Cast Members
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2024


The producers of the UK & Ireland tour of Grease have released a statement addressing racist abuse directed towards members of the cast. Read the statement here.

Photos: Inside Rehearsals for BYE BYE BIRDIE at the Kennedy Center
by Jennifer Broski - May 23, 2024


Rehearsals are now underway for the Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie at the Kennedy Center, starring Christian Borle, Krysta Rodriguez, Ephraim Sykes and more. Check out photos from inside rehearsals!

Video: Watch Emma Pittman and Trevor Wayne Perform From THE OUTSIDERS
by Josh Sharpe - May 23, 2024


This week, at The Wall Street Journal’s The Future of Everything Festival, The Jamestown Revival's Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance, along with The Outsiders bookwriter Adam Rapp sat down with John Glazer for a panel discussing bringing S. E. Hinton's best-selling novel for the stage. The conversation was followed by a special performance of the song 'I Could Talk to You All Night' by Emma Pittman and Trevor Wayne from the show. Watch the performance here!

Photos: Common, Jennifer Hudson & Taraji P. Henson Visit THE WIZ
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2024


See photos of the celebrities that paid a visit to The Wiz on Broadway!

Work by Colman Domingo & More Set for New York Theatre Workshop 2024/25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2024


New York Theatre Workshop has revealed its 2024/25 Season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Interview: ILLINOISE's Elijah Lyons is the May 2024 Debut of the Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2024


Read BroadwayWorld's May Debut of the Month interview with Elijah Lyons, who is currently starring in Illinoise. Learn more about the show!

Photos: Inside the MOULIN ROUGE! Exhibit at the Museum of Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2024


Check out photos from the Moulin Rouge! The Musical exhibit at the Museum of Broadway.

Video: Jonathan Groff Says MERRILY Has Been His Dream of Dreams
by Joey Mervis - May 23, 2024


In this video, watch as Tony nominee Jonathan Groff chats about his beloved Merrily We Roll Along cast, why this piece means so much to him, and so much more.

Sutton Foster and Aaron Tveit Will Host the 2024 Drama Desk Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2024


Stage and screen stars Sutton Foster and Aaron Tveit will host 2024 Annual Drama Desk Awards on Monday, June 10 beginning at 6:15PM at NYU Skirball Center. Find out how to get tickets to the Drama Desk Awards here!

MTI Acquires Licensing Rights to TITANIQUE
by Nicole Rosky - May 23, 2024


Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International announced the acquisition of the hilarious new musical, Titanique.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 23, 2024
by - May 23, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 23, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos: Maria Friedman and More Honored At the Women on Broadway Dinner
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2024


Creative Artists Agency recently hosted its inaugural Women on Broadway dinner in New York. The dinner celebrated the record-breaking contributions of the women who made the 2023-2024 Broadway season a success.


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