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Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Talk WICKED At the 2024 Met Gala
by A.A. Cristi - May 06, 2024


Tony Award-winner Cynthia Erivo and pop star Ariana Grande, the stars of the upcoming Wicked film adaptation, are in attendance at tonight's Met Gala. While climbing the iconic steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the two stopped for a chat about their experiences working on the high-profile adaptation. 

Photos: Broadway Steps Out At the 2024 Met Gala!
by A.A. Cristi - May 06, 2024


It's the first Monday in May and the stars are stepping out once more for this year's Met Gala to benefit the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Hit the iconic steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art with all your faves in our social roundup!

Eboni Booth's PRIMARY TRUST Wins 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 06, 2024


Eboni Booth's Primary Trust has won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Learn about more of the winners.

Exclusive: Watch Kelli O'Hara Sing 'Wondering' at MISCAST24
by Nicole Rosky - May 06, 2024


More Miscast? Yes please! In this video, watch Tony winner Kelli O'Hara's tribute to Jason Robert Brown- 'Wondering' from The Bridges from Madison County.

Blog: It Wasn't Too Late
by Atlantic Theater Company - May 06, 2024


My experience at Atlantic Acting School was akin to gradually assembling a truly amazing puzzle. One of the initial pieces I discovered and valued the most was when I completed my application form. A specific question made me realize that Atlantic was the perfect fit for me. The query was something like, “What can you tell us about the words inclusion, diversity, equality?” This indicated to me that it would be a safe and conscientious place where I could be myself and feel welcomed.

Casts of HELL'S KITCHEN, THE NOTEBOOK & More to Perform at New Dramatists Spring Luncheon
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 06, 2024


New Dramatists will host its Annual Spring Luncheon Tribute on Tuesday, May 14 at the New York Marriott Marquis. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.

Suzan-Lori Parks, Twyla Tharp, Michael Cerveris & More Set for Little Island 2024 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 06, 2024


Little Island's annual, four-month-long summer season of world premieres, kicking off June 1, will feature a total of nine newly commissioned pieces. See programming!

Derek Klena and Wife Elycia Expecting Second Child
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 06, 2024


Derek Klena and his wife have revealed that they are expecting their second child! Learn more about the pair at the story here.

MISCAST24 Digital Broadcast Extended Through Mid May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 06, 2024


You can now watch MCC Theater's Miscast24 through mid May! Learn more about Miscast and see how to watch!

Noll, Phillips & More to Perform in Mother's Day Concert at Bryant Park
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 06, 2024


SOMA Stage will present the return of Broadway in the Park on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12th at 4:30pm. Learn more and see how to attend!

Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards
by Jennifer Broski - May 06, 2024


The 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards were presented at the annual ceremony on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at NYU Skirball. BroadwayWorld was there and we're bringing you on the red carpet at the big night. Check out photos here!

Student Blog: The Springtime Burnout
by Student Blogger: Natalie Liew - May 06, 2024


It has been a hectic semester, and I have reached that point of the semester where the burnout is blazing.

Mientus, Owens, & Alabado Will Lead TICK, TICK…BOOM! at The Cape Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - May 06, 2024


The Cape Playhouse will kick off their 97th summer season in June with the musical tick, tick…Boom! written by Rent’s Tony Award-winning composer Jonathan Larson. Directed by recently-appointed Artistic Director Eric Rosen in his inaugural season, tick tick…Boom! will feature Broadway stars Andy Mientus, Larry Owens, and Krystina Alabado.

Ariana Madix Will Return to CHICAGO in August
by Stephi Wild - May 06, 2024


TV personality, actress and author Ariana Madix will return in the role as “Roxie Hart' in Chicago on Broadway this August!

Video: Watch the Cast of THE GREAT GATSBY Perform on GMA
by Josh Sharpe - May 06, 2024


On Monday, the cast of The Great Gatsby visited Good Morning America to perform a medley from the show. Included in the medley was the opening number Roaring On performed by the company, and the duet My Green Light, sung by Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada. Watch the performance here!

Video: Mykal Kilgore Performs 'Stars and the Moon' at MISCAST24
by Stephi Wild - May 06, 2024


Miscast features the biggest stars of stage and screen who take the stage to perform songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast. Check out a video of Mykal Kilgore performing 'Stars and the Moon' here!

Broadway Buying Guide: May 6, 2024- See the Tony-Nominated Shows of 2024
by Team BWW - May 06, 2024


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, May 6, 2024.

Video: Nick Fradiani Receives Neil Diamond's Guitar at A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
by Stephi Wild - May 06, 2024


Following a recent performance of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, Nick Fradiani received a special unexpected gift! Check out the video here!

Video: The Cast of SWEENEY TODD Takes Their Final Broadway Bows
by Stephi Wild - May 06, 2024


The Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd played its final Broadway performance at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on May 5, after 27 previews and 399 regular performances.  Check out a video of the cast taking their final bow!

Video: Inside the Sitzprobe For GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL, Starring Raúl Esparza
by Stephi Wild - May 06, 2024


An all new video has been released from the sitzprobe for GALILEO:  A ROCK MUSICAL, starring  Raúl Esparza, Jeremy Kushnier, and more! Check out the video here!

Video: Kate Baldwin Performs 'Days of Plenty' From LITTLE WOMEN
by Stephi Wild - May 06, 2024


Connecticut Stage Company continued its inaugural season last month with Little Women in Concert, led by two-time Tony Nominee Kate Baldwin as Marmee and Kennedy Caughell as Jo March. Check out a video of Baldwin performing 'Days of Plenty' here!

Tom Holland Will Open West End ROMEO & JULIET With a Scene on the Theater's Roof
by Stephi Wild - May 06, 2024


As the Jamie Lloyd Company's production of Romeo & Juliet, starring Tom Holland, gears up to begin performances this week, rumors are circulating about the details of the production, including one stunt that may or may not happen.

Gary Barlow Reveals FINDING NEVERLAND Will Open in the West End in 2025
by Stephi Wild - May 06, 2024


Gary Barlow has revealed that Finding Neverland is headed to the West End next year! When asked about when fans can expect the musical in London, Barlow exclusively told Amy Hart, host of P&O Cruises Official Podcast, Hart to Heart, that it's coming in 'summer 2025.'

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 6, 2024
by - May 06, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 6, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

The 2024 Lucille Lortel Awards Announced - Updating Live!
by Blair Ingenthron - May 05, 2024


The 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards will be presented at the annual ceremony which will take place tonight, Sunday, May 5, 2024, at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm. See the winners as they come in here!


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