Celebrating Our Student Bloggers on International Students' Day
by Blair Ingenthron - November 17, 2022 November 17th is International Students' Day and BroadwayWorld is celebrating the work of our student bloggers! Each month, student bloggers share their experiences as theatre students and tips for success at universities all over the world....
BWW Blog: The Theatre Kid's Guide To Gift-Giving
by Student Blogger: Maggie Cummins - November 13, 2020 We’re inherently creative people, too, which means one thing is for sure: we will inevitably find ways to turn anything you buy us into our next prop. Happy spending! ...
Interview: Marissa Winokur And Garrett Clayton of HAIRSPRAY at Bank Of America Performing Arts Center
by Melissa Heckscher - October 03, 2025 BroadwayWorld talks with Tony Award-winning Marissa Winokur and former Disney heartthrob Garrett Clayton, the director and co-star of the 5-Star Theatricals production of Hairspray in Thousand Oaks....
Comedian Jo Koy to Bring JUST KIDDING World Tour to the Brown Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 04, 2020 Due to overwhelming demand, Comedian Jo Koy will bring his Just Kidding World Tour to the Brown Theatre in Louisville, KY. Pre-sale will begin Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 10:00am, and tickets go on-sale Friday, February 7, 2020 at 10:00am. Ticket prices start at $49.75 and will be available to pur...
Interview: Alaska Thunderfuck 5000 Bringing Authenticity to Her New Album, Her DRAG: The Musical & Her Vodka
by Gil Kaan - September 14, 2022 Alaska Thunderfuck 5000's DRAG: The Musical returns to Los Angeles at The Bourbon Room beginning September 23, 2022. Spencer Liff choreographs and directs the cast of Alaska with JuJubee, Jackie Cox, Jan Sport, Joey McIntrye, Nick Adams, Lagoona Bloo, Aria B. Cassadine and Alysha Deslorieux. Alaska ...
Interview: Theatre Life with Norm Lewis
by Elliot Lanes - December 22, 2022 Today's subject Norm Lewis is probably best known for his rich baritone sound and superb acting in several Broadway musicals. His tour de force performance opposite Audra McDonald in Porgy and Bess is still one of the great modern-day performances....
Hell in a Handbag Productions Announces 2022-23 Season Featuring FRANKENSTREISAND World Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 15, 2022 Hell in a Handbag Productions has announced its 2022-23 season. The 21st season kicks off with the world premiere of FRANKENSTREISAND, conceived and written by ensemble member Tyler Anthony Smith* and directed by Stephanie Shaw, playing September 29 – October 31, 2022....
BWW Blog: My Favorite Zoom Staging Movements
by Student Blogger: Sydni Dichter - February 18, 2021 I have assembled a list of some of my favorite Zoom choreography to date, and I will rank these in this post, from least favorite to most favorite movements. ...
Livestreamed Concert With Elena Moon Park & Friends Announced as 'Just Kidding' Season Final Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 02, 2022 The award-winning family artist Elena Moon Park and her band will perform a livestreamed one-hour, all-ages concert from the Leonard Nimoy Thalia theatre in NYC on Saturday, March 12. This is the last show of Symphony Space's legendary Just Kidding season, and one of the Passport to the World series...
Melissa Ramondelli Shares a Dance Captain Memory - Next on Stage
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - June 16, 2020 We're chatting with the contestants in the top 10 for Next on Stage! Melissa shares what she's been up to during quarantine....
Music, Puppetry And Erupting Science: JUST KIDDING Announced At Symphony Space In February
by A.A. Cristi - January 21, 2020 The Just Kidding family performing arts series offers a cheery midwinter mix of exciting kid-centric shows every Saturday in February. The lineup includes side-splitting science experimentation, physical comedy, a fresh take on a classic puppet fairy tale, a multimedia rock show, and a Grammy-winnin...
Waterparks Release Music Video for 'The Secret Life of Me'
by TV News Desk - August 18, 2021 Waterparks recently released their long-awaited fourth album Greatest Hits which features notable singles 'Just Kidding', 'You'd Be Paranoid Too (If Everyone Was Out To Get You)', 'Numb' and 'Snow Globe'....
BWW Interview: Catching Up With The Men of MAMA'S BOYS (HEART) THE 80'S at Don't Tell Mama
by Stephen Mosher - May 21, 2022 The popular Boy Band of the cabaret scene is back with a fun new show, and they can be found at Mama's on June 3rd. Today, though, they can be found chatting with Broadway World Cabaret....
Award-Winning Puppetry is Coming to Symphony Space In March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 06, 2020 Two acclaimed companies will present family-friendly puppetry shows with music in March: The last month of the 2019-20 Just Kidding family performing arts season presents a lively and exciting roster of kid-centric shows every Saturday. The March lineup includes colorful and humorous puppetry from t...
Student Blog: Letters from a Nobody in New York #3: My Top 5 Golden Age Tunes for Auditions!
by Student Blogger: Liam Joshua Munn - March 15, 2021 Having to sing Golden age for an audition? No idea where to start! Here is My Top 5 Golden Age Tunes for Auditions!...
Interview: Marty Silvestri & Joel Higgins on THE BEAT OF A WANDERING HEART at The Laurie Beechman
by Rebecca Kaplan - November 10, 2025 The songwriters present a revue of their 40-plus-year partnership to the Beechman 11/11 to 11/16, with Christine Andreas, George Dvorsky, James Harkness & Casey Borghesi. We spoke with Silvestri and Higgins about the new show, their career, and more....
Jo Koy Spokane Show Postponed Until October 24th
by Stephi Wild - March 14, 2020 At the direction of the city of Spokane and local health authorities, the Spokane, WA date of the Jo Koy Just Kidding World Tour originally scheduled for March 20, will be postponed due to COVID-19 health concerns....
Student Blog: From Screen to Stage!
by Student Blogger: Jaclyn Hansen - May 25, 2021 Like theatre, film and television have the power to transport viewers into an alternate universe and take them on a beautiful journey, either ending in success, heartbreak, victory, or despair. No matter the genre, the world that exists within the screen is something truly spectacular and mesmerizin...
Words From The Wings: Natalie Wachen of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Shares Favorite Moments and More!
by Stephi Wild - December 20, 2023 BroadwayWorld is bringing you Words From the Wings, a new series of interviews that take fans behind the scenes of some of their favorite Broadway stars' backstage routines! We're chatting with Natalie Wachen, who is currently making her Broadway debut in Merrily We Roll Along. Natalie told us all a...
BWW Blog: 100 Hoops
by Student Blogger: Bea Mienik - May 25, 2021 As more and more of my auditions come back with the dreaded 'Thank you for your submission, we will contact you if we need anything further,' I am reminded of my Basketball 'career' in the 4th grade....
Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN at Falmouth Theatre Guild
by Sue Mellen - May 08, 2023 The Falmouth Theatre Guild's production of 'Something Rotten' is a riotous and energetic musical comedy that offers a hilarious peek into the Elizabethan era. From catchy musical numbers to unforgettable characters, you won't want to miss this Broadway-style performance....
Wynn Las Vegas Announces 'A Summer Of Comedy' At Encore Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2021 Wynn Las Vegas today announced a jam-packed summer comedy lineup coming to Encore Theater, featuring top comedians including Sebastian Maniscalco, Jo Koy, Jim Gaffigan, Nate Bargatze, Demetri Martin and Tom Papa. Tickets for all performances go on sale Friday, May 21 at 10 a.m. PT. ...
BWW Blog: My Favorite Zoom Staging Movements
by Student Blogger: Sydni Dichter - February 18, 2021 I have assembled a list of some of my favorite Zoom choreography to date, and I will rank these in this post, from least favorite to most favorite movements. ...
Words From The Wings: ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME's Morgan Whitley Shares Favorite Moments and More!
by Stephi Wild - August 24, 2023 BroadwayWorld is bringing you Words From the Wings, a new series of interviews that take fans behind the scenes of some of their favorite Broadway stars' backstage routines! Today we're chatting with Morgan Whitley, told us all about her favorite moments, backstage habits, and more!...
EDINBURGH 2022: Marcia Belsky Guest Blog
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 21, 2022 Comedian Marcia Belsky blogs for Broadway World about bringing Man and Woman (with comedy partner Jake Cornell) to a new audience in their Edinburgh Fringe debut. Here, she tells us about how writing a two-hander is a different skill to penning a stand-up show and what it’s like working so closely w... |