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THE WHO'S TOMMY Cast Members Join The Next BROADWAY SESSIONS
by A.A. Cristi - May 03, 2024


Join the cast of the Tony-nominated revival of THE WHO'S TOMMY at Ben Cameron's Broadway Sessions at The Green Room 42 on May 9th.

Photos: Tony-Winner David Rockwell Hosts the Broadway Design Celebration at CIVILIAN
by A.A. Cristi - May 03, 2024


Broadway's finest designers and artisans met this week for the Broadway Design Celebration at CIVILIAN Hotel. See photos from the event!

Stars In The House To Livestream THE BROADWAY SITZPROBE EXPERIENCE: SHE LOVES ME On May 6
by A.A. Cristi - May 03, 2024


On May 6, from 7 PM ET to 10 PM ET, Stars in the House, the award-winning streaming variety/fundraising show co-hosted by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson, will livestream The Broadway Sitzprobe Experience: She Loves Me.

Video: Alex Hurt Talks Finding His Footing on Broadway in PATRIOTS
by Robert Bannon - May 03, 2024


This week, talk about an acting dynasty of a family... Alex Hurt is here! He is one of the stars of Patriots now playing at the Barrymore Theatre. His father, Academy Award-winning legend, William Hurt performed Hurly Burly at the Barrymore so things are full circle! What was Alex’s journey to Broadway? Why is this his “proper” Broadway debut? We find out in this video.

Photos: Meet the 2024 Creative Tony Nominees
by Bruce Glikas - May 03, 2024


The nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York yesterday to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out photos of the 2024 creative nominees here.

THE 13 CLOCKS, KINKY BOOTS, ASSASSINS – Check Out This Week's Top Stage Mags
by Lauren Hilton - May 03, 2024


Each week, we'll be highlighting the top virtual show programs from BroadwayWorld's Stage Mag! Want to create a FREE Stage Mag for your own show? This week includes productions from Poudre High School Theatre, River Run Centre, and The Randolph Theatre

Review Roundup: The Bengsons' THE KEEP GOING SONGS Opens
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 03, 2024


Read the reviews for The Keep Going Songs at Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3. Learn more about the show.

Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys & More to Star in DEAR MR. THOMAS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 03, 2024


Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell will star in a dramatic reading of a new play centered on iconic Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, Dear Mr. Thomas: A New Play for Voices.

Video: Marc Shaiman Will Premiere Variety Concert in San Diego This Summer
by Nicole Rosky - May 03, 2024


This variety show-style concert will include stories about his work with such superstars as Martin Short, Whoopi Goldberg, Nathan Lane, Bette Midler, Billy Crystal and more!

Exclusive: Watch Laura Benanti Break Down the 2023/24 Broadway Season
by Nicole Rosky - May 03, 2024


Feeling overwhelmed by this crowded Broadway season? Not to worry, Laura Benanti is here to break things down. She has definitely seen every one of these Broadway shows.

Voting Opens for the 21st Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards
by BWW Awards - May 03, 2024


BroadwayWorld is thrilled to announce that voting is now open for the 21st Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate 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.

Andrew Barth Feldman and Sarah Hyland Will Lead LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Stephi Wild - May 03, 2024


Screen Actors Guild Award winner Sarah Hyland and stage and film star Andrew Barth Feldman will star as Audrey and Seymour in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. Learn more here!

Original West End Star Oliver Tompsett Will Join the Broadway Cast of & JULIET
by Stephi Wild - May 03, 2024


West End star Oliver Tompsett will join the Broadway company of the hit musical & Juliet as ‘William Shakespeare’ beginning on Friday, May 10, 2024.

Photos: Meet the 2024 Tony Nominees for Acting
by Bruce Glikas - May 03, 2024


The nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York yesterday to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out photos of the 2024 acting nominees here!

Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Celebrates Tony Noms During 'It's A Hit!'
by Stephi Wild - May 03, 2024


Merrily We Roll Along is celebrating its seven Tony Award nominations with a look behind the scenes of a special scene in the musical. Check out the video here!

Audiences Create City-wide Symphony Across Manchester
by Stephi Wild - May 03, 2024


City of Floating Sounds will bring together Huang Ruo with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra for a unique concert that invites audiences to connect with their surroundings and each other in new ways.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 3, 2024
by - May 03, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 3, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

LEMPICKA Announces Broadway Closing Date
by Joshua Wright - May 02, 2024


BrodwayWorld has learned that Lempicka will close on Broadway May 19th. The production has struggled to find an audience and has had grosses well below those needed to sustain a Broadway musical of its size.

Video: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS' Isabelle McCalla Shares Why Audiences Have Connected With This Timeless Story
by Survival Jobs - May 02, 2024


Join your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , on the latest episode of Survival Jobs, as they chat with the incredibly talented and charming Isabelle McCalla, who is currently starring as ‘Marlena’ in the hit Broadway production of Water for Elephants, which received seven Tony Award nominations including Best Musical this week!

Suspended For Sexual Misconduct, Two Musicians Sue New York Philharmonic
by Team BWW - May 02, 2024


Matthew Muckey, associate principal trumpet, and Liang Wang, principal oboist of the New York Philharmonic, have filed federal lawsuits against both the orchestra and the musicians’ union Local 802. The legal action, submitted to the Southern District of New York, comes after a series of complex events involving allegations from 14 years ago.

Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez & More to Present at Drama Leagues
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 02, 2024


See the stars who are presenting at the 90th annual Drama Desk Awards. Learn more about the awards!

Broadway By Design: THE WHO'S TOMMY
by Nicole Rosky - May 02, 2024


We continue with the creatives from The Who's Tommy- Scenic Designer David Korins, Lighting Designer Amanda Zieve, Projection Designer Peter Nigrini, Sound Designer Gareth Owen, and Costume Designer Sarafina Bush.

Photos: New Production Photos Released for Reimagined SHREK On Tour
by Joshua Wright - May 02, 2024


Check out brand-new production photos for the reimagined production of SHREK THE MUSICAL cross-country national tour.


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