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Welcome to the BroadwayWorld News Desk, your go-to source for the latest updates on live theatre, musicals, and cast info both on Broadway and beyond. Immerse yourself in the world of theatre with articles covering musicals, plays, shows and their casts. Our news keeps you front and center, providing a backstage pass to the magic of Broadway.

Ben Platt Concludes Broadway Concert Residency
by Nicole Rosky - June 15, 2024


The party's over! Today, June 15, 2024, Ben Platt concludes his concert residency, which celebrated the release of his third album Honeymind and brought some of the biggest stars of Broadway and the music industry to new the Palace Theatre stage. 

Video: Ben Platt and Nicole Scherzinger Perform A SMASH Classic
by A.A. Cristi - June 15, 2024


Tonight's special guest at Ben Platt: Live at the Palace was incoming 'Sunset Boulevard' leading lady, Nicole Scherzinger! Watch the video!

How/When/Where to Watch the 2024 Tony Awards
by Nicole Rosky - June 15, 2024


It's almost here! On June 16, The 77th Annual Tony Awards make their debut at Lincoln Center at the David H. Koch Theatre to celebrate the best of Broadway for the 2023/24 theatre season.

Rap Icon Nas Joins Creative And Producing For BEAT STREET Stage Adaptation
by A.A. Cristi - June 14, 2024


GRAMMY Award-winning rap icon Nas announced that he has joined the creative team adapting the groundbreaking 1984 hip-hop film classic into a Broadway musical. Additional creative team members will be announced in coming weeks.

Photos: Inside the Celebration of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING At The Museum of Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - June 14, 2024


One of this season's most well loved plays, Jaja's African Hair Braiding is taking center stage at the Museum of Broadway! See photos from the event celebrating Jocelyn Bioh's Tony-nominated play below! 

Photos: SIX On Broadway Welcomes MY LADY JANE Star Emily Bader
by A.A. Cristi - June 14, 2024


Prime Video’s My Lady Jane star Emily Bader attended Broadway’s Six in New York and celebrated the show with the ‘Queens’ from the cast - Khaila Wilcoxon, Jasmine Forsberg, Olivia Donalson, Didi Romero, Gabriela Carrillo, and Storm Lever. See photos from her visit!

Photos: Billy Crystal Stops By THE WHO'S TOMMY On Broadway!
by Bruce Glikas - June 14, 2024


The rockin' new Broadway production of The Who's Tommy is lighting up Broadway this spring. Comedy icon Billy Crystal stopped by the show this week for a visit with the show's cast and the show's director, Des McAnuff! See photos from his visit!

Rialto Chatter: Is ELF Bringing Its Christmas Cheer Back to Broadway?
by A.A. Cristi - June 14, 2024


According to a new Equity casting notice, a new production of the hit holiday show, Elf the Musical, is aiming for a Broadway bow this holiday season. 

Videos: Taylor Tomlinson Hosts Broadway Edition of AFTER MIDNIGHT
by Josh Sharpe - June 14, 2024


On the late-night show After Midnight on Thursday, Taylor Tomlinson hosted a 'Broadway edition' episode, featuring Tony-Award winner Jenna Ushkowitz, Kate Micucci, and Eliot Glazer. Watch segments from the show!

Preview the Music of THE GREAT GATSBY Ahead of the Cast Recording Release
by Sidney Paterra - June 14, 2024


The bad news for fans of The Great Gatsby is that they still have two weeks before the Original Broadway Cast Recording is available to stream. The good news...? There is still plenty of Gatsby content to hold you over until then!

Video: Meet the Tony-Nominated Directors of 2024
by Joey Mervis - June 14, 2024


What would Broadway be without the guidance of its directors- the people behind the scenes who guide the performances of the actors onstage and lend their artistic vision to the productions that make us laugh, cry, and appreciate the power of theatre. Three men and seven women were singled out for their exceptional contribution to this Broadway season.

TOPDOG/UNDERDOG, Our American Tragedy, Hearts Like Fists – Check Out This Week's Top Stage Mags
by - June 14, 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 Celebration Arts, Sunny Gingham Company, & Austin Community College Drama Department

Video: Meet the Creators Behind the Tony-Nominated Shows of 2024
by Joey Mervis - June 14, 2024


What makes a perfect Broadway play or musical? The creators of this season's Tony-nominated productions have some idea!

Counting Up the Tony Awards Already Won by the 2024 Nominees
by Sidney Paterra - June 14, 2024


The 2024 Tony nominees are already winners... literally. For some, this marks their first nomination, but others have already won Tony Awards in seasons past. We took a look at which nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or eight!) - amongst them, they've gathered a total 47 awards!

LaDuca Shoes- A Timeline of Excellence
by Sidney Paterra - June 14, 2024


Take a deep dive into LaDuca Shoes history with this interactive timeline!

Drink Like a Tony Nominee With These 4 Tonys-Inspired Cocktail Recipes
by Nicole Rosky - June 14, 2024


On Sunday, June 16, hosted for the first time at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City, the two will artfully interweave craftsmanship with the past, present and future to unveil the Baccarat x Basil Hayden speakeasy – an exclusive and unforgettably elevated experience at Broadway’s biggest night. 

USC School of Dramatic Arts MFA Program Will Be Tuition Free As Of 2024/2025 Academic Year
by Joshua Wright - June 14, 2024


For the first time in its history, students attending the USC School of Dramatic Arts to receive their Masters in Fine Arts (MFA) in the acting and dramatic writing programs will be attending the university tuition-free starting in the 2024-25 academic year.

Exclusive: How Adam Blackstone and Tom Kitt​​​​​​​ Found the Voice of HELL'S KITCHEN
by Team BWW - June 14, 2024


Today, we hear from Adam Blackstone and Tom Kitt​​​​​​​, who created the orchestrations of the 13-time Tony-nominated Best Musical, Hell's Kitchen.

THE GREAT GATSBY to Launch 'Roaring 20s' Monthly Event Series with Album Release
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 14, 2024


Timed to the release The Great Gatsby’s Original Broadway Cast Album, the musical will launch a monthly event series celebrating the “Roaring 20s”. Learn about the events!

THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Wins ACCA Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 14, 2024


Actors’ Equity Association has revealed that the chorus of the Broadway musical The Heart of Rock and Roll will receive the 2024 ACCA Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus. Learn more about the award and the production!

Pete Townshend to Perform With THE WHO'S TOMMY Cast at The Tony Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 14, 2024


Pete Townsend will perform with the cast of The Who's Tommy at the Tony Awards!

Nell Mescal Shares Cover of 'Drive' From STEREOPHONIC
by Josh Sharpe - June 14, 2024


Nell Mescal has shared her cover of the song “Drive” from the Broadway play 'Stereophonic' – the musical about a 70s band in the studio and the deep dive into those relationships (a la Fleetwood Mac) with music written by Will Butler (formerly of Arcade Fire). Listen to the cover now!

Who Will Win at the 2024 Tony Awards?
by Sidney Paterra - June 14, 2024


BroadwayWorld has rounded up the winners of the Tony Awards, the Drama Desk Awards, the Drama League Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the last fifty years to compare winners year by year.

Video: Ahmad Simmons Has Found a Home in ILLINOISE
by Robert Bannon - June 14, 2024


Ahmad Simmons joins the Roundtable! Ahmad Simmons is a dancer, choreographer, educator, and creative producer based in New York City. He has been on Broadway in West Side Story, Hadestown, and most recent revival casts of Carousel and Cats. He is also a producer! His newly produced show “Invasive Species” is running til June 30th! He seems to be doing it all!

Listen: Billy Porter Releases New Single 'Leap'
by Stephi Wild - June 14, 2024


Billy Porter has shared his new single entitled “Leap”, a motivational anthem ahead of Juneteenth and Pride month celebrations. “Leap” previews the forthcoming Black Mona Lisa Vol. 2: The Cookout Sessions EP coming soon. Listen to the song here!


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