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THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY Starring Sarah Snook To Hit Broadway in 2025
by Rialto Chatter - May 10, 2024


The speculated Broadway transfer of the West End production of The Picture of Dorian Gray, starring Succession's Sarah Snook, has been confirmed.

Interview: Jinkx Monsoon on Playing Maestro in DOCTOR WHO and Returning to Her Seattle Roots
by Josh Sharpe - May 10, 2024


Jinkx Monsoon is booked and busy. On top of her stage appearances, she is also appearing in the latest season of Doctor Who. In The Devil’s Chord episode, now available on Disney+, Jinkx plays the villainess Maestro, the master of all music. BroadwayWorld sat down with Jinkx to discuss her role in Doctor Who, the difference between performing on stage and on screen, and what is next for the Broadway star.

Photos: Marilu Henner & Joe Montana Visit THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2024


See photos of Marilu Henner & Joe Montana at The Heart of Rock and Roll. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Lea DeLaria Is Making Mother's Day Gay
by Robert Bannon - May 10, 2024


On Sunday, May 12 and June 2 (1pm), 54 Below will welcome Emmy Award winner Lea DeLaria for a brand new brunch show and she is here to tell us all about it! Watch as she discusses the show in this video.

GOOD MORNING AMERICA to Celebrate 30 Years of Disney on Broadway
by Josh Sharpe - May 10, 2024


Tune into Good Morning America next week to take part in a celebration of 30 years of Disney on Broadway. On Thursday, May 16, the ABC morning show will celebrate the milestone of Disney's long history of shows on Broadway, beginning in 1994 with Beauty and the Beast. Since that time, several Disney shows have played the Great White Way including The Lion King, Mary Poppins, and now Aladdin. The program will air 7:00-9:00 a.m. EDT on ABC.

DEFYING GRAVITY: THE CURTAIN RISES ON WICKED Special Coming from NBC
by Josh Sharpe - May 10, 2024


NBC will be airing a brand-new behind-the-scenes special, centered on the upcoming film adaptation of Wicked. Headlined by stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the film will air on November 25, two days before Part One premieres in theaters. In celebration of the generation-defining, cinematic event of the year, international superstars Erivo and Grande will lead an all-star cast in a journey through a dazzling new vision of Oz, created for Universal Pictures’ Wicked.

Danielle Wade & More to Star in SOUTH PACIFIC at Goodspeed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2024


Goodspeed Musicals will welcome Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific as its second production of the 2024 season. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

THE GREAT GATSBY to Perform on JIMMY FALLON Next Week
by Josh Sharpe - May 10, 2024


Tune in to see The Great Gatsby on Jimmy Fallon next week! On Wednesday, May 15, cast from the new musical will be on The Tonight Show to perform from the production, which is currently playing on Broadway. The program airs 11:35/10:35c on NBC.

Photos: First Look At Desi Oakley & More in WAITRESS at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - May 10, 2024


BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at Ogunquit Playhouse's first production of their 2024 season, Waitress. Check out the cast in action!

Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer to Perform at Joe's Pub in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2024


Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer will bring Lady of the Lake: The Farewell Tour to Joe's Pub in June. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Video: Ben Gets Bubble Wrapped Up with Choreo from THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL
by Joey Mervis - May 10, 2024


In this video, watch as Ben breaks down Lorin Latarro's choreography for Broadway's The Heart of Rock and Roll with the help of dance captains Leah Read and Michael Olaribigbe. Can you keep up?

Photos: Cast & Creatives Celebrate Gala Opening of ILLINOISE
by Bruce Glikas - May 10, 2024


Illinoise is now a four-time Tony-nominated musical, and while it officially opened last month, the production waited until this week to celebrate at the St. James Theatre. Check out photos of the cast and creative team here!

Video: Eddie Redmayne Wants to Deliver a 'CABARET for the Now'
by Joey Mervis - May 10, 2024


In this video, watch as Tony nominee Eddie Redmayne chats about meeting John Kander, why Cabaret means so much to him, and so much more.

Jodi Benson To Star In GYPSY Alongside Daughter, in Rochester
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2024


Tony-nominated actress Jodi Benson, best known as the voice of Ariel in Disney's The Little Mermaid, will star in OFC Creations' production of GYPSY, alongside her daughter, Delaney Benson. Learn where and when you can see the production!

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Releases 'The Road Don’t Make You Young'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2024


Water for Elephants: Original Broadway Cast Recording has released its third single – “The Road Don’t Make You Young'. Listen here!

Jon M. Chu Says Cynthia Erivo 'Blew Us Away' on Set of WICKED Film
by Josh Sharpe - May 10, 2024


In a new interview with Variety, Wicked director Jon M. Chu discussed his first meeting with Cynthia Erivo and their time together on the set of the highly anticipated movie. He highlighted the magic of Erivo's performance in the film, specifically citing the powerful anthem Defying Gravity.

Willemijn Verkaik & More Will Lead & JULIET in Germany
by Joshua Wright - May 10, 2024


Stage Entertainment has announced the cast of & JULIET in Hamburg. For this translated production, the title has been renamed to & JULIA, to be consistent with the German translation of the Shakespeare play which inspired the musical.

Exclusive: Watch Eden Espinosa and Andrew Samonsky Sing 'Fight For This Now' in LEMPICKA
by Nicole Rosky - May 10, 2024


Eden Espinosa is at last a Tony nominee for her performance in Lempicka, and this exclusive clip is proof that the honor was well earned. Watch as she duets with Andrew Samonsky in 'Fight For Us Now' from the show's second act!

STEREOPHONIC Cast Album Available to Stream Now; Listen to Exclusive Tracks
by Josh Sharpe - May 10, 2024


With a record-breaking 13 Tony Award nominations, Sony Masterworks Broadway has released the digital version of the Stereophonic (Original Cast Recording). The album includes the singles, “Masquerade” and “Brightv1,” plus exclusive, brand-new songs not performed in full on stage and only available on the cast album. Listen to the album now!

Holland Taylor and Ana Villafañe Will Lead Political Play, N/A
by Nicole Rosky - May 10, 2024


Emmy Award-winner & Tony and Drama Desk Award-nominee Holland Taylor and Drama League and Outer Critics Circle Nominee, and Theatre World Award-winner Ana Villafañe will star as “N” and “A”, respectively in the world premiere of the new play N/A by Mario Correa. We have all of the details!

Photos: APPROPRIATE's Sarah Paulson Receives Portrait at Sardi's
by Bruce Glikas - May 10, 2024


Sarah Paulson, currently appearing in Appropriate on Broadway, was honored with her portrait at Sardi's recently. BroadwayWorld was there for the unveiling and you can check out photos here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 10, 2024
by - May 10, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 10, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Video: Eden Espinosa and Amber Iman Perform 'Speed' From LEMPICKA
by A.A. Cristi - May 09, 2024


Lempicka on Broadway has released a new look at the show featuring its Tony-nominated stars, Eden Espinosa and Amber Iman singing, 'Speed'. See the video!

Is It Clear You're an Actor Online?
by Spencer Glass - May 09, 2024


Spencer Glass, career coach for actors and actor himself, explains the importance of having actor footage online, and being searchable in a moment's notice.

Photos: Inside VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA Opening
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 09, 2024


See photos from Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike at Lincoln Center Theater! Learn more about the event!


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