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Video: Go Inside Opening Night of STEREOPHONIC on Broadway
by Joey Mervis - May 01, 2024


The music plays on at the Golden Theatre, where the critical darling of the spring season, David Adjmi’s Stereophonic, recently celebrated its opening night. In this video, go inside the big night with the team and cast.

Shop Pre-Broadway DEATH BECOMES HER Musical Merch in the Theater Shop
by Team BWW - May 01, 2024


Shop the complete lineup of merch, including a number of Siempre Viva branded items including a tote bag, pullover sweater, ornament, as well as production logo t-shirts and magnets!

Daniel Radcliffe 'Really Sad' About J.K. Rowling's Transphobic Comments
by Joshua Wright - May 01, 2024


Daniel Radcliffe, currently starring on Broadway in Merrily We Roll Along, has once again voiced his support for the LGBTQ+ community in response to J.K. Rowling's most recent attacks on the transgender community.

Breaking Down the 2024 Tony Awards Nominations
by Nicole Rosky - May 01, 2024


Still thinking about the Tony nominations? Us too! Check out some takeaways from yesterday's big announcement.

Rialto Chatter: TITANIQUE Eyes West End Run
by Stephi Wild - May 01, 2024


Titanique may be setting sail for London! While no official dates or details have been revealed at this time, it is believed that the show will open sometime within 2024.

Photos: Joan Marcus and Carol Rosegg Exhibition Opens
by Bruce Glikas - May 01, 2024


The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center is highlighting the theater photography of Joan Marcus and Carol Rosegg in a new exhibition, opening May 1 through September 28, 2024. Check out photos from the exhibit's opening here!

Video: The Cast of DEATH BECOMES HER Takes Their First Bows
by Stephi Wild - May 01, 2024


Performances for the World Premiere of DEATH BECOMES HER began last night, April 30, 2024, at Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre. An all new video has been posted to the show's Instagram of the cast taking their first bows! Check out the video here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 1, 2024
by - May 01, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 1, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Josh Gad-Directed Chris Farley Biopic Picked Up By New Line Cinema
by Josh Sharpe - April 30, 2024


Tony Award-nominated actor Josh Gad will make his directorial debut with a biopic centering on legendary comic Chris Farley.

THE NOTEBOOK Original Cast Album Debuts At #1 On MusicConnect Top Broadway Chart
by A.A. Cristi - April 30, 2024


Following its April 19th release by Atlantic Records, The Notebook (Original Broadway Cast Recording) debuted at #1 on the Top Broadway chart in Music Connect.

Photos: STEREOPHONIC Celebrates Tony Nominations With A Champagne Toast
by A.A. Cristi - April 30, 2024


The company of David Adjmi’s acclaimed Broadway play, Stereophonic, gathered outside of the Golden Theatre to celebrate the show's 13 Tony Award nominations! See a photo of their champagne toast.

A STRANGE LOOP To Have Canadian Premiere In 2025!
by A.A. Cristi - April 30, 2024


The Musical Stage Company, Soulpepper Theatre, and Crow's Theatre will collaborate to present the highly anticipated Canadian premiere run of Michael R. Jackson's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical, A STRANGE LOOP.

Anna Zavelson And More Named 14th Annual Clive Barnes Award Winners
by A.A. Cristi - April 30, 2024


American Ballet Theatre soloist Jake Roxander, New York-based dancer Frances Samson, and musical theatre actress Anna Zavelson have been named winners of the 14th Annual Clive Barnes Award for Dance and Theatre.

These Are the Most-Nominated Individuals of the 2024 Tony Awards
by Josh Sharpe - April 30, 2024


On Tuesday, April 30, the 2024 Tony Award Nominations were announced. The list includes a mix of shows and artists, some with only a single nomination. However, more than ten artists received multiple nominations, some for different shows that premiered this season. Don't believe us? Take a look at here!

2024 Tony Awards Nominations - Show by Show
by Nicole Rosky - April 30, 2024


The nominations are in! Check out how each show fared individually in a full list of nominations by show.

Who Else Was Eligible for 2024 Tony Nominations?
by Nicole Rosky - April 30, 2024


Nominations for the 2024 Tony Awards were announced this morning, and while a select, talented few will spend the day celebrating their achievements, there are many who (while still great!), didn't get a nomination this year. Check out who else was eligible below and here's to their great work this theatre season!

2024 Tony Awards Nominations- Live Reactions
by Nicole Rosky - April 30, 2024


The nominations for the 77th Annual Tony Awards were announced this morning by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry. Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions!

2024 Tony Award Nominations- Updating Live!
by Nicole Rosky - April 30, 2024


The 77th Annual Tony Awards nominations were announced this morning by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renee Elise Goldsberry and here they are, celebrating the best of the 2023-24 theatre season. Check out the full list of nominees here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 30, 2024
by - April 30, 2024


Happy Tony Award nominations day, BroadwayWorld! It is April 30, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 

Photos: First Look At the Cast of SUNSET BOULEVARD Australia, Starring Sarah Brightman, Tim Draxl and More
by A.A. Cristi - April 29, 2024


First look photos have been released of Sarah Brightman and Tim Draxl and the whole leading cast of Opera Australia and GWB Entertainment's production of Sunset Boulevard. Performances begin in Melbourne on 21 May.

Melanie La Barrie Won't Stage Door at HADESTOWN Following 'Scary' Fan Interactions
by Joshua Wright - April 29, 2024


Melanie La Barrie, currently starring as Hermes in the Tony Award-winning musical Hadestown in London, has announced that she will temporarily cease stage dooring. This decision follows two recent unsettling incidents where she was approached aggressively by fans.

Video: Get a First Look at WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 29, 2024


Get a first look at footage of Water for Elephants on Broadway!

See the Full List of Nominations for the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards
by Nicole Rosky - April 29, 2024


See who was nominated for Chita Rivera Awards! Check out the full list and learn more about the awards.

Henry, Rodriguez & More to Headline MR. FINN'S CABARET at BSC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 29, 2024


Barrington Stage Company has revealed the 2024 Summer Series of Mr. Finn’s Cabaret. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Director Simon Godwin on MACBETH
by Josh Sharpe - April 29, 2024


Simon Godwin is no stranger to the work of Shakespeare. Until May 5, his production of Macbeth is playing in D.C. with a cast led by Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma. The film version of this same production will hit theaters on May 2. BroadwayWorld sat down with Godwin to discuss his take on Shakespeare’s tragedy, Fiennes’ performance, and what the play means for contemporary audiences.


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