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Kerry Butler To Direct THE PIN-UP GIRLS Musical Developmental Readings At York Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - May 07, 2024


Join the York Theatre Company for developmental readings of THE PIN-UP GIRLS, a musical love letter directed by Kerry Butler, on May 20.

Photos: Nathan Lane Receives the Stephen Sondheim Award from Signature Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 07, 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. Some of Nathan's fondest friends and colleagues turned out for the event, including former co-stars Faith Prince and Krysta Rodriguez, along with Tony-winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman and more! See photos from inside the event here!

Photos: In Rehearsal With Kenny Leon And the Cast of HOME On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - May 07, 2024


See photos from inside the rehearsal room as Home by Samm-Art Williams prepares to open on Broadway, in a production directed by Kenny Leon.

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for WHAT BECAME OF US
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 07, 2024


Check out rehearsal photos of What Became of Us starring Tony Shalhoub, BD Wong, and more. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Watch: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Releases 'Opening Doors' Music Video
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 07, 2024


Watch the music video for Opening Doors from Merrily We Roll Along.

See the Presenters and Performers at 2024 Chita River Awards
by Josh Sharpe - May 07, 2024


Presenters have been announced for the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards, being presented on May 20 at 7:30pm at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place off Washington Square Park). See the lineup here!

Mariah Carey's PORTRAIT OF A PORTRAIT to Debut on Audible
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 07, 2024


Legendary singer-songwriter Mariah Carey joins Audible's 'Words + Music' series in the latest installment, 'Portrait of a Portrait'.

Photos: Hannah Waddingham Visits & JULIET
by Bruce Glikas - May 07, 2024


The Stephen Sondheim Theatre just welcomed a very special guest! Stage and screen star Hannah Waddingham stopped by to see & Juliet and to pose with the cast. Check out photos here.

Video: Watch Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Sing at the Met Gala
by Josh Sharpe - May 07, 2024


At the close of the 2024 Met Gala, pop star Ariana Grande and Tony Award-winner Cynthia Erivo joined the stage together to perform a powerful rendition of When You Believe from the animated film The Prince of Egypt. Watch the performance here!

James Ijames' GOOD BONES, Delacorte Theater Reopening & More Set for The Public Theater 24-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 07, 2024


The Public Theater has revealed the line-up for The Public’s 2024-25 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Billy Porter to Receive 2024 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 07, 2024


Billy Porter will receive the 2024 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award. Learn more about the Tony Awards!

Robert Downey Jr. to Make Broadway Debut in Ayad Akhtar's MCNEAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 07, 2024


This fall, Lincoln Center Theater will produce MCNEAL, a new play by Ayad Akhtar, directed by Bartlett Sher, starring Robert Downey Jr. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Eli Gelb Is Making Musical Magic in STEREOPHONIC
by Joey Mervis - May 07, 2024


The last couple of months have been a whirlwind for Eli Gelb. In this video, watch as the Stereophonic star chats with Richard Ridge about his exciting new role!

SCHMIGADOON! World Premiere, LEGALLY BLONDE & More Set For Kennedy Center 2024/2025 Season
by Joshua Wright - May 07, 2024


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2024–2025 theater season featuring a world premiere, exclusive engagements, and the latest Broadway hits.

Mike Birbiglia's Titles, Including THE OLD MAN AND THE POOL, Acquired By Concord Theatricals
by Stephi Wild - May 07, 2024


Concord Theatricals has acquired the titles of Mike Birbiglia, with five of his stage works soon to be available for publishing and licensing worldwide.

Video: James Corden Reveals He'd Like to Return to Broadway Next Year
by Stephi Wild - May 07, 2024


On the red carpet at last night's Met Gala, James Corden revealed that he'd like to return to Broadway in the near future. When asked what's next for him, Corden talked about how he's going back to London to rehearse for The Constituent at The Old Vic. He was then asked when he's returning 'here', meaning to New York, to do Broadway again.

Jessica Vosk Will Lead WAITRESS at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 07, 2024


Jessica Vosk is set to lead Waitress at the Muny this summer! Learn more about the cast here!

Video: Stereophonic Performs 'Masquerade' on THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON
by Stephi Wild - May 07, 2024


The cast of Stereophonic recently appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to perform the song 'Masquerade'.  Check out the video here!

Photos: Meet the Nominees For the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 07, 2024


A special event was held recently for press to meet the Chita Rivera Awards nominees. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!

Photos: NYC Mayor's Chief Advisor Ingrid Lewis-Martin Visits MJ THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - May 07, 2024


Ingrid Lewis-Martin, NYC Mayor’s Chief Advisor, visited the cast of MJ on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre this weekend. Check out photos here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 7, 2024
by - May 07, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 6, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Talk WICKED At the 2024 Met Gala
by A.A. Cristi - May 06, 2024


Tony Award-winner Cynthia Erivo and pop star Ariana Grande, the stars of the upcoming Wicked film adaptation, are in attendance at tonight's Met Gala. While climbing the iconic steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the two stopped for a chat about their experiences working on the high-profile adaptation. 

Photos: Broadway Steps Out At the 2024 Met Gala!
by A.A. Cristi - May 06, 2024


It's the first Monday in May and the stars are stepping out once more for this year's Met Gala to benefit the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Hit the iconic steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art with all your faves in our social roundup!

Eboni Booth's PRIMARY TRUST Wins 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 06, 2024


Eboni Booth's Primary Trust has won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Learn about more of the winners.

Exclusive: Watch Kelli O'Hara Sing 'Wondering' at MISCAST24
by Nicole Rosky - May 06, 2024


More Miscast? Yes please! In this video, watch Tony winner Kelli O'Hara's tribute to Jason Robert Brown- 'Wondering' from The Bridges from Madison County.


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