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Meet the Cast of HELL'S KITCHEN, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - March 28, 2024

Hell's Kitchen, the new musical conceived by Alicia Keys, begins previews tonight, March 28, with an opening night set for Saturday, April 20 at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Meet the cast of Hell's Kitchen here!

Photos: Check Out New Images of THE WHO'S TOMMY on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 27, 2024

Check out new photos of The Who's Tommy on Broadway! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!

Luis Alfaro & Jon Fosse Deliver World Theatre Day Message
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 27, 2024

The Global Theater Initiative is inviting all theatres, individual artists, institutions, and audiences to celebrate the 62nd annual World Theatre Day on March 27, 2024.

Interview: John Tartaglia on Bringing Broadway to FRAGGLE ROCK
by Michael Major - March 27, 2024

John Tartaglia is heading back to Fraggle Rock for a new season of Apple TV's beloved reboot! Ahead of the new season, BroadwayWorld sat down with Tartaglia to discuss what to expect from the new season, the differences between puppeteering for stage versus screen, and bringing Jim Henson's work to Broadway.

Video: Watch Recovered Footage of Young Orson Welles in Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT
by Sidney Paterra - March 27, 2024

Wellesnet has just uncovered vintage video footage of stage and screen legend Orson Welles at the ripe age of 17. Check out footage from a dress rehearsal for a production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night in 1933.

Cecily Strong Reveals Engagement on Seth Meyers
by Josh Sharpe - March 27, 2024

SNL alum Cecily Strong revealed her engagement on Late Night with Seth Meyers. Also in the interview, Strong discussed her role in the currently running Off-Broadway production of the play Brooklyn Laundry, which plays at the New York City Center Stage theater through April 14. Watch the video now!

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Wins Second-Ever Pony Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 27, 2024

And the Pony goes to … Water for Elephants! PETA is awarding the production team with its second-ever Pony Award—the organization’s play on a Tony, honoring the most animal-friendly theater productions.

HELL'S KITCHEN to Offer $39 Tickets Through Digital Lottery & Rush
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 27, 2024

HELL’S KITCHEN on Broadway is launching a digital lottery and in-person rush. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!

Videos: Watch Ariana DeBose's Best Award Show Moments
by Michael Major - March 27, 2024

Ariana DeBose is back as the host of the Tonys for the third year in a row! Watch a video roundup of DeBose's best award show moments, including her West Side Story Oscar win, her Tony Awards opening numbers, BAFTAs performance, and appearances with Hamilton and The Donna Summer Musical.

Video: Behind The Scenes Of Schele Williams Directed AIDA in the Netherlands
by Joshua Wright - March 27, 2024

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Stage Entertainment's production of Disney's AIDA, the musical by Elton John and Tim Rice has been reworked and updated, and made its premiere in the Netherlands on 23 April 2023 in the AFAS Circustheater in Scheveningen.

Lea Michele and Zandy Reich Announce They Are Expecting A Second Child
by Lauren Hilton - March 27, 2024

Broadway and television star #LeaMichele and her husband Zandy Reich announced via Instagram today that they are expecting baby number 2. Congratulations to the growing family!

Lindsay Mendez and J. Alex Brinson Expecting A Baby!
by Lauren Hilton - March 27, 2024

Tony Award winner Lindsay Mendez and fiancé J. Alex Brinson just announced via Instagram that they are expecting their first child together! She will continue performances in Merrily We Roll Along through July 7.

Mandy Moore Turned Down WAITRESS on Broadway
by Michael Major - March 27, 2024

While Broadway is the ultimate dream for Mandy Moore, she hasn't found the right project yet. Among those projects pitched to her was Waitress on Broadway. Moore, a fan of the hit show, revealed that the timing didn't line up to make her Broadway debut in the Sara Bareilles musical.

Video: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE
by Nicole Rosky - March 27, 2024

50th Street was abuzz last week, when Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People celebrated its opening night. In this video, watch what went down on the red carpet before the curtain went up!

KILL THE WHALE Adds Additional Performance at Joe's Pub
by Stephi Wild - March 27, 2024

Due to popuar demand, an additional night has been added for KILL THE WHALE at Joe's Pub, which will now play on Sunday, April 14 at 6:00 PM and Monday, April 15 at 7:00 PM. 

Video: Watch Casey Likes & BACK TO THE FUTURE Perform 'Johnny B. Goode'
by Michael Major - March 27, 2024

Casey Likes and the cast of Back to the Future appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show to perform 'Johnny B. Goode.' The production is among the first Broadway musicals to perform on The Kelly Clarkson Show following its move to New York City. Other Broadway appearances have included performances from Shucked and Kimberly Akimbo. Watch the video!

SLEEP NO MORE Extends Through May 27
by Stephi Wild - March 27, 2024

Sleep No More has extended its run for a final time, through May 27. The production was originally announced to play its final performance on January 28, 2024, and has extended twice prior to this 'final' extension.

Cynthia Erivo Will Be Honored at New York Live Arts' 2024 Live Ideas Gala
by Stephi Wild - March 27, 2024

Cynthia Erivo is set to be honored at New York Live Arts' 2024 Live Ideas Gala.

Video: THE GREAT GATSBY Ensemble Is 'Roaring On' in Rehearsals
by Nicole Rosky - March 27, 2024

Broadway previews for The Great Gatsby begin in mere days! In this video, watch as the ensemble hits the rehearsal room to perform 'Roaring On!', with choreography by Dominique Kelley.

Video: Watch THE WHO'S TOMMY Perform 'Pinball Wizard' & More
by Michael Major - March 27, 2024

The cast of The Who's TOMMY appeared on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon last night a medley of songs from the musical. Joined by Pete Townsend, the performance featured 'Pinball Wizard,' 'See Me, Feel Me' and 'Listening To You.' Townsend sat down with Fallon before the performance to discuss creating the rock opera and more. Watch the video now!

Video: First Look at Robyn Hurder as Velma in CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - March 27, 2024

Tony Award nominee Robyn Hurder has returned to Chicago on Broadway in the role of 'Velma Kelly'. Check out a video clip of her here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 27, 2024
by - March 27, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 27, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Review Roundup: Ivo Van Hove, Rufus Wainwright Musical OPENING NIGHT Opens In London
by A.A. Cristi - March 26, 2024

Read reviews for the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT a new musical with book by Ivo Van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, starring Sheridan Smith.

Video: Watch Sierra Boggess & Derrick Davis Sing 'Come Spirit Come Charm' at Lucy Simon Tribute
by Lauren Hilton - March 26, 2024

Broadway stars came together last night to pay tribute to the life & work of Grammy Winner and Tony Nominee, Lucy Simon, at Joe's Pub. Watch as Sierra Boggess & Derrick Davis sing 'Come Spirit Come Charm.'

MOTHER PLAY Starring Jessica Lange Delays First Preview
by Sidney Paterra - March 26, 2024

Second Stage Theater's Mother Play has delayed its first preview. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.


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