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Video: First Look at Rachel McAdams & More in MARY JANE on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 25, 2024


Get a first look at footage of Mary Jane on Broadway starring Rachel McAdams and more! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Shop CABARET Merch in the Theater Shop
by Team BWW - April 25, 2024


Shop Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club on Broadway Merch in BroadwayWorld's Theatre Shop! Show merch available for purchase includes a unique silk scarf, mugs, show shirt, hat, sweatshirt, Cabaret postcard and more.

Interview: Ally Bonino on Why SUFFS is 'Important and Very Necessary'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 25, 2024


Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Ally Bonino, who is currently making her Broadway debut in the new musical Suffs. Learn more about the show!

Video: Jonathan Bailey Joins Season Three of HEARTSTOPPER
by Josh Sharpe - April 25, 2024


Jonathan Bailey, who will be playing the character of Fiyero in the two-part film adaptation of Wicked, has joined the third season of the Netflix series Heartstopper. He will be making a cameo appearance as Jack Maddox, an Instagram-famous classicist and celebrity crush of Charlie. The announcement also came with a brief behind-the-scenes look at Bailey in costume. Watch it here!

Bartlett Sher & More Set for Alliance Theatre 24/25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 25, 2024


Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre has revealed the productions for the 56th season. Learn about the shows and see how to purchase tickets.

Bergen, Blickenstaff, & More Will Lead Industry Reading of SWITCHED
by Stephi Wild - April 25, 2024


There will be a private industry presentation of the new musical SWITCHED on Friday, May 3, 2024, led by Erich Bergen, Heidi Blickenstaff, Beth Malone, and more!

Bebe Neuwirth Will Announce Chita Rivera Award Nominations Next Week
by Stephi Wild - April 25, 2024


Tony Award winner and dance icon Bebe Neuwirth, who is currently starring in Broadway’s revival of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, will announce this year’s Chita Rivera Awards nominations next week! Find out how to tune in here!

SIX Will Host The Big May Giveaway Next Month
by Stephi Wild - April 25, 2024


Get ready for the Big May Giveaway announced by the hit Broadway musical SIX. Join the fun on the next SIXth of the month for a chance to win exciting prizes.

Video: Inside Opening Night of MARY JANE, Starring Rachel McAdams
by Joey Mervis - April 25, 2024


Earlier this week, Rachel McAdams made her Broadway debut in Mary Jane, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog and presented by Manhattan Theatre Club. In this video, watch as the cast and creative team celebrates the big opening night!

Exclusive: Watch Ralph Fiennes Perform Soliloquy in MACBETH- In Cinemas This May
by Team BWW - April 25, 2024


Director Simon Godwin's brand-new critically-acclaimed  production of Macbeth starring Tony and BAFTA Award winner Ralph Fiennes and Olivier Award winner Indira Varma will be released in cinemas from May 2. In this exclusive video taken from his first soliloquy in Act 1 Scene 3, a battle-scarred Macbeth wrestles with his conscience after the Witches' prophecy that he will become Thane of Cawdor comes to pass.

Students Reportedly Asked To Perform Mass Shooting Puppet Show in Texas Drama Class
by Joshua Wright - April 25, 2024


Hays Consolidated Independent School District has suspended a long-term substitute teacher at Johnson High School pending an investigation into inappropriate classroom activities.

Bonnie Milligan Will Host The 14th Annual Roger Rees Awards in May
by Stephi Wild - April 25, 2024


Tony Award-winner Bonnie Milligan will host the 2023-24 Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at The Gerald W. Lynch Theatre at John Jay College.

Chilina Kennedy and Jake Epstein Will Lead Premiere of THE LAST TIMBIT, Produced by Michael Rubinoff
by Stephi Wild - April 25, 2024


'Come From Away' originating producer Michael Rubinoff will produce the new musical 'The Last Timbit' starring Chilina Kennedy and Jake Epstein, with music and lyrics by Anika Johnson and Britta Johnson and a book by Nick Green.

Video: John Leguizamo Shares That His New Play Will Premiere This Fall
by Stephi Wild - April 25, 2024


John Leguizamo has revealed details of his next play! When chatting on the show Live! With Kelly and Mark, Leguizamo shared that his next stage show is in the works and set to premiere this year.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 25, 2024
by - April 25, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 25, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos: The Stars of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Visit The Museum Of Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - April 24, 2024


Yesterday, The Museum of Broadway welcomed the Outer Critics Circle and Merrily We Roll Along stars Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez to announce the 2024 Awards nominations live from the Museum. Check out photos from their visit!

Review Roundup: Steve Carell Stars In UNCLE VANYA, Opening On Broadway Tonight!
by A.A. Cristi - April 24, 2024


Academy Award-winner Steve Carell makes his Broadway debut in Anton Chekhov’s UNCLE VANYA opening tonight at The Lincoln Center Theater. Read the reviews!

Video: WICKED Composer Stephen Schwartz Joins Melissa Errico To Perform 'For Good'
by A.A. Cristi - April 24, 2024


Broadway icon Stephen Schwartz, the composer behind the blockbuster hit Wicked, hit the stage with songstress Melissa Errico for a very special performance at 54 Below.

Constantine Maroulis & Teal Wicks to Star in EAST CARSON STREET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 24, 2024


East Carson Street, a world-premiere rock musical written by local rocker Joe Grushecky, will herald the opening of the new Bell Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Beth Malone & More to Star in STARSTRUCK Industry Presentation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 24, 2024


Beth Malone, Elizabeth Stanley & Claybourne Elder will star in the industry presentation of Starstruck. Learn how to purchase tickets!

SIX North American Tour Breaks Attendance Record in Atlanta, GA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 24, 2024


The April 16-21 engagement of SIX at The Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA broke the record for the highest attended 8-performance week ever for a Broadway show or North American tour.

BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Sets Broadway Auditions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 24, 2024


It has just been revealed that the production will hold auditions for a potential Broadway production in May.

Gloria Estefan Musical ON YOUR FEET Film in the Works
by Josh Sharpe - April 24, 2024


On Your Feet, the Broadway musical about the lives of Gloria and Emilio Estefan, will soon be coming to the screen. A film adaptation of the musical is in the works from writer/director Lissette Feliciano, who made her feature debut in 2021 with the indie drama Women Is Losers.

THE OFFICE Cast- From Screen to Stage
by Stephi Wild - April 24, 2024


Steve Carell is making his Broadway debut in Anton Chekhov’s UNCLE VANYA. Did you know many other The Office stars have appeared on stage as well? Take a look back on the theatrical history of the cast of The Office!

Photos: See Sandra Oh & More in Rehearsals for THE WELKIN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 24, 2024


Get a first look at rehearsals for The Welkin! Learn how to purchase tickets.


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