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Video: Watch Preview of New WICKED Trailer With Jon M. Chu, Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2024


Following the announcement of a new trailer later this week, a preview of new footage and a behind-the-scenes look at the film has been revealed. The video opens with director Jon M. Chu discussing his dream project: 'Whenever anyone asks me, 'What's the one movie you want to do?' If there was one, I'd always say that it'd be Wicked.' Watch the preview now!

Clooney to Make Broadway Debut in GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2024


George Clooney will be making his Broadway debut in a stage adaptation of Good Night, and Good Luck.

New Trailer for the WICKED Movie to Debut Later This Week
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2024


New reports suggest that an extended first look at the Wicked film, totaling four minutes, will premiere online later this week. The new footage was first shown to ad buyers at Radio City Music Hall on Monday during NBCUniversal's upfront presentation. The footage in question showcased new visual effects as well as the dynamic between Ariana Grande's Glinda and Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba. It reportedly received a 'warm response' from the audience.

Video: Nathan Lane Receives the Stephen Sondheim Award from Signature Theatre
by Joshua Wright - May 13, 2024


On April 29, 2024, Virginia’s Signature Theatre honored star of stage and screen Nathan Lane with the company’s thirteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. Watch an excerpt from Lane's acceptance speech in this all-new video.

Video: Jason Schmidt, Brent Comer, & Brody Grant Perform 'Throwing in the Towel' from THE OUTSIDERS
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2024


As part of TODAY's annual 'Best of Broadway Week,' Jason Schmidt, Brent Comer, and Tony nominee Brody Grant stopped by the show on Monday morning to perform the number Throwing in the Towel from the show. Watch the performance here!

TODAY's 'Best of Broadway' Week to Feature Performances From SUFFS, HELL'S KITCHEN & MORE
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2024


The TODAY Show has announced the lineup for their annual 'Best of Broadway' week, showcasing new shows opening on Broadway this season. Tune in each day this week for a special performance from one of these new musicals. See the schedule here!

Video: Watch the Cast of THE OUTSIDERS Perform 'Grease Got a Hold' on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2024


As part of Today's annual 'Best of Broadway Week,' producer Angelina Jolie and the cast of The Outsiders stopped by the show on Monday morning to discuss the newly Tony-nominated musical and perform the song Grease Got a Hold from the show. Watch the interview and performance here!

CSC's I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE Will Receive Cast Album
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2024


A cast recording will be released this fall for the Classic Stage Company’s acclaimed 2023 revisal of I Can Get It For You Wholesale, starring Tony Award® winner Santino Fontana, alongside Rebecca Naomi Jones and Tony nominees Judy Kuhn and Julia Lester, among others.

First Standings Announced For the 21st Theatre Fans' Choice Awards
by BWW Awards - May 13, 2024


The first standings have been announced for the 21st Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards, honoring and celebrating the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.

Video: Get A First Look at Julie Benko in Rehearsals for Theatre Raleigh's Production of JANE EYRE
by Joshua Wright - May 13, 2024


Rehearsals have begun for JANE EYRE Starring Broadway superstars, Julie Benko and Matt Bogart, direction by Megan McGinnis. Written by John Caird and Paul Gordon. Get your first look at the cast in action!

STEREOPHONIC, SUFFS & More Win Outer Critics Circle Awards
by Nicole Rosky - May 13, 2024


The Outer Critics Circle, the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, today announced the winners of the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards. Check out the Full List of winners here!

Photos: Jodie Foster Stops By THE WHO'S TOMMY
by Bruce Glikas - May 13, 2024


Jodie Foster recently paid a visit to The Who's Tommy on Broadway! Following the performance, Foster took the time to pose for photos with the cast backstage. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!

Photos: Conan Gray Stops By & JULIET
by Bruce Glikas - May 13, 2024


Pop star Conan Gray recently paid a visit to & Juliet on Broadway, and posed with the cast backstage following the performance. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!

Video: Liz Callaway Sings 'The Place Where the Lost Things Go' From MARY POPPINS RETURNS
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2024


Liz Callaway posted a video of herself singing 'The Place Where the Lost Things Go' from the movie Mary Poppins Returns. The video features Callaway seated on the stairs in her home, and includes a cameo from her cat, Oliver.

Lea Michele Reveals Her Second Baby is a Girl
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2024


In a touching Mother's Day post on Instagram, Lea Michele has revealed the gender of her second child.

Video: Watch All New Clips From Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2024


All new footage has been released from the world premiere of the new production of Disney's Hercules in Hamburg, directed by Casey Nicholaw. Check out the video here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 13, 2024
by - May 13, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 13, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Video: How Kelli O'Hara's Passion Project Turned Into a Tony Nomination
by Joey Mervis - May 12, 2024


In this video, watch as Tony nominee Kelli O'Hara chats more about the evolution of Days of Wine and Roses, her beloved co-star, and so much more.

Video: HELL'S KITCHEN Cast and Crew Celebrates Mother's Day with Tribute Video
by Blair Ingenthron - May 12, 2024


Watch the Hell's Kitchen cast and crew's video tribute to the mothers in their lives, set to Alicia Keys' 'No One,' here!

Photos: Go Inside the STEREOPHONIC Cast Album Listening Party
by Blair Ingenthron - May 12, 2024


On Friday night, May 10th, the cast and creative team of Stereophonic gathered at the Friki Tiki in Midtown to celebrate and listen to the newly released cast album. Check out photos from the event here!

Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Doing The Hee-Hee Show with Sarah Sigman
by Jayke Workman - May 12, 2024


In this video, I am joined by performer Sarah Sigman to talk about her work in the theater, including her current position as a Swing in MJ The Musical on Broadway! Sarah shares about the highs and lows of being a Broadway Swing, and her experience of being a dance captain for On Your Feet! at The MUNY.

Video: A SIGN OF THE TIMES Cast Makes Music at Broadway Sessions
by Ben Cameron - May 12, 2024


Ben Cameron's long-running, award-winning, musical theatre variety series, Broadway Sessions, returned with cast members from hit A Sign of the Times, now running off Broadway at New World Stages.

Tune In to Our Instagram Story as Ally Bonino Goes Behind The Scenes of SUFFS on Broadway
by Lauren Hilton - May 12, 2024


Follow along on our Instagram story as Alliy Bonino, who plays 'Lucy Burns,' takes you behind the scenes of Suffs, currently running at the Music Box Theatre.

Broadway By Design: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2024


we continue with the creatives from Water for Elephants- Scenic Designer Takeshi Kata, Lighting Designer Bradley King, Projection Designer David Bengali, Sound Designer Walter Trarbach, and Costume Designer David Israel Reynoso.

Photos: First Look at Lee, Monahan, Blackhurst, and More in A COMPLICATED WOMAN at Goodspeed
by Blair Ingenthron - May 11, 2024


A Complicated Woman, a new musical about embracing your true identity that features a gender-diverse cast. A Complicated Woman is currently being presented at Goodspeed’s Terris Theatre from May 10 – June 2 in Chester, Conn. Check out production photos here!


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