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Review Roundup: THE GREAT GATSBY Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - April 25, 2024


Welcome to the Jazz Age! The new musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby opens on Broadway tonight, starring Jeremy Jordan  and Eva Noblezada! Read the reviews!

Review Roundup: Star-Studded MOTHER PLAY Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - April 25, 2024


Tony Award winner Celia Keenan-Bolger, Academy Award, Emmy Award, and Tony Award winner Jessica Lange, and Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award winner Jim Parsons return to Broadway in the Second Stage's production of Mother Play. Read the reviews!

Paris' MOULIN ROUGE World Famous Windmill Loses Blades, Damages Marquee
by A.A. Cristi - April 25, 2024


Damage has been reported to the facade of Paris' Moulin Rouge as the blades of the venue's iconic windmill fell off the structure, taking the first three letters- M O U- on the marquee down in the process.

Video: THE GREAT GATSBY's Samantha Pauly Spills the Tea on Portraying the Iconic 'Jordan Baker'
by Survival Jobs - April 25, 2024


The latest episode of Survival Jobs features the down to Earth powerhouse Samantha Pauly, who is currently starring as ‘Jordan Baker’  in the hit Broadway production of The Great Gatsby, playing at the Broadway Theatre. Samantha shares not only about a few of her memorable survival jobs early in her journey, but also about the audition process for the show, why originating the role of ‘Katherine Howard’ in the Broadway hit Six was so life changing, and her big smooch with Broadway Legend Patti LuPone!

Cast Set for THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE at La Jolla Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 25, 2024


La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for its world-premiere musical, The Ballad of Johnny and June. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson & Renée Elise Goldsberry to Announce Tony Noms
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 25, 2024


Tony Award winners Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry will announce the 77th Annual Tony Award Nominations. Learn more!

Video: Go Inside the Kit Kat Club with the CABARET Cast and Creative Team
by Nicole Rosky - April 25, 2024


The Kit Kat Club has taken over the August Wilson Theatre and in this video, watch as the cast and creative team explain how they brought the exciting new revival to life for Broadway.

PigPen Theatre CO. to Embark on Residency 'Trunk Songs'
by Josh Sharpe - April 25, 2024


Following a critically acclaimed Broadway debut on March 21, the composers of Water for Elephants will celebrate their achievement with a two-date residency in New York City. PigPen Theatre Co. will debut “Trunk Songs: PigPen Theatre Co.” at City Winery on May 17, 2024 with a second performance on June 4, 2024. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, April 26th, 2024 at 12pm ET. “Trunk Songs: PigPen Theatre Co.” will feature deep cuts from their two-decade long catalog and debut brand new music.

Photos: The Company of HOME Meets the Press
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 25, 2024


See photos of the company of Home on Broadway featuring Kenny Leon and more meeting the press!

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of UNCLE VANYA on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - April 25, 2024


The Lincoln Center Theater production of Anton Chekhov’s UNCLE VANYA, with a new version by Heidi Schreck and directed by Lila Neugebauer, just celebrated its opening night at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Check out photos from inside the big night!

Video: Steve Carell & Company Celebrate Opening Night of UNCLE VANYA
by Joey Mervis - April 25, 2024


In this video, watch as the cast and creative team of Uncle Vanya celebrate their big opening night at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre.

THE LION KING North American Tour to Celebrate 22nd Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 25, 2024


The North American tour of Disney's The Lion King will celebrate its 22nd anniversary on Saturday, April 27 in Minneapolis. Learn more about the show!

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.


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