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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 13, 2026- Deep Dive Into Tony Awards History and More PhotoWake Up With BroadwayWorld May 13, 2026- Deep Dive Into Tony Awards History and More
by - May 13, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 13, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours....


The Tony Awards: A History- Everything You Need to Know About Broadway's Biggest Nigh PhotoThe Tony Awards: A History- Everything You Need to Know About Broadway's Biggest Night
by Luka Vonier - May 12, 2026

Study up on everything Tony Awards with actor and online theatre personality Spencer Glass as he walks us through the history of Broadway's biggest night. Watch in this video....


Tickets Now On Sale for The 79th Annual Tony Awards, Hosted by P!NK PhotoTickets Now On Sale for The 79th Annual Tony Awards, Hosted by P!NK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 15, 2026

A limited number of tickets for The 79th Annual Tony Awards are now on sale to the general public. This year’s event will return to the legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York City, hosted by P!NK....


How To Find Equity and Non-Equity Auditions, Audition Tips, And More PhotoHow To Find Equity and Non-Equity Auditions, Audition Tips, And More
by Allison Henry - April 09, 2026

Want to get a slot at the next Equity or Non-equity auditions in NYC, but don't know where to start? BroadwayWorld has got you covered. You and many others believe you can be the next acting sensation, but at the moment, it doesn't seem like it, thanks to the obstacles that have stood in your way. F...


What Oscar-Nominated Film Would You Want to See On Stage? PhotoWhat Oscar-Nominated Film Would You Want to See On Stage?
by Michael Major - March 14, 2026

Ahead of the Oscars, we want to know which nominated film you would like to see on stage. Whether it be a play or musical, choose between Sinners, Bugonia, Song Sung Blue, Train Dreams, Marty Supreme, and Sentimental Value. Vote now!...


Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts to Perform From TWO STRANGERS on GOOD MORNING AMERICA PhotoSam Tutty and Christiani Pitts to Perform From TWO STRANGERS on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - January 23, 2026

Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts, stars of Broadway’s Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York), will visit Good Morning America next week for a conversation and performance from the new musical.  ...


Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 16, 2025- SCHMIGADOON! Finds Its Leads and More PhotoWake Up With BroadwayWorld October 16, 2025- SCHMIGADOON! Finds Its Leads and More
by - October 16, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 16, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours....


Alexander Stewart Sets Sophomore Album 'What If?'; Listen to a New Song Now PhotoAlexander Stewart Sets Sophomore Album 'What If?'; Listen to a New Song Now
by Josh Sharpe - August 27, 2025

Singer-songwriter Alexander Stewart has announced that his sophomore album, What If? will be released on October 24th. Listen to a newly released song now....


Disney+ and ABC News to Launch Shortform News Series WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW PhotoDisney+ and ABC News to Launch Shortform News Series WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
by Josh Sharpe - July 14, 2025

'What You Need to Know,' a new weekday news show, will premiere Monday, July 21, exclusively on Disney+. The short-form streaming series will be ABC News’ first original daily news program created for Disney+, with episodes premiering at 6 a.m. ET. ...


Cast Set for Remaining Performances of GL'AMOUR at The Hidden Jewel Box Theater PhotoCast Set for Remaining Performances of GL'AMOUR at The Hidden Jewel Box Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 09, 2025

The Love Show NYC has revealed the cast for the remaining May performances of Gl'Amour: A Tantalizing Cabaret Experience. Learn more and see how to attend remaining performances!...


The Love Show NYC's Gl’Amour: A Tantalizing Cabaret Experience Extends at The Hidde PhotoThe Love Show NYC's Gl’Amour: A Tantalizing Cabaret Experience Extends at The Hidden Jewel Box Theater
by Stephi Wild - April 14, 2025

Step into a world of visual enchantment and allure with Gl'Amour! The iconic Love Show performers take you on a tantalizing cabaret experience of live singing, dance, burlesque and whimsy....


STARS IN THE HOUSE Will Return with Game Night, Passover Concert, and More PhotoSTARS IN THE HOUSE Will Return with Game Night, Passover Concert, and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 26, 2025

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson's “Stars in the House” will return to regular programming beginning this week. Learn more about upcoming programming and see how to tune in....


The Miranda Family Fund Commissions EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ABORTION IN ONE PhotoThe Miranda Family Fund Commissions EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ABORTION IN ONE HOUR OR LESS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 15, 2025

The Miranda Family Fund has commissioned EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ABORTION IN ONE HOUR OR LESS, a new play by The Wish Collective. Learn more about the play....


Rising Artist Willow Avalon Unveils New Single 'Something We Regret' PhotoRising Artist Willow Avalon Unveils New Single 'Something We Regret'
by Josh Sharpe - December 13, 2024

Breakthrough singer, songwriter and musician Willow Avalon shares “Something We Regret”, a new single from her highly anticipated, full-length debut album. Listen to the single!...


Willow Avalon Confirms Debut U.K. and Ireland Headline Tour PhotoWillow Avalon Confirms Debut U.K. and Ireland Headline Tour
by Josh Sharpe - December 04, 2024

Breakthrough singer, songwriter and musician Willow Avalon is gearing up for an exciting 2025 with her highly anticipated debut U.K. and Ireland headline tour set to kick off in March....


The Love Show NYC's Gl'AMOUR! Comes To The Hidden Jewel Box Theater in December PhotoThe Love Show NYC's Gl'AMOUR! Comes To The Hidden Jewel Box Theater in December
by A.A. Cristi - December 02, 2024

The iconic Love Show has announced a new show that will take audiences on a journey through all the holidays sweet treats. Step into a world of visual enchantment and allure with Gl'Amour!, a tantalizing cabaret experience of live singing, dance, burlesque and whimsy. ...


Willow Avalon Confirms Anticipated Debut Headline Tour PhotoWillow Avalon Confirms Anticipated Debut Headline Tour
by Josh Sharpe - November 19, 2024

Rising singer, songwriter and musician Willow Avalon will kick off her debut headline tour in January. the 2025 tour features stops at New York’s Bowery Ballroom, Nashville’s Exit/In, Washington D.C.’s The Atlantis, Toronto’s Horseshoe Tavern, Boston’s The Sinclair and more....


WICKED Themed Macaroni and Cheese Hits Stores PhotoWICKED Themed Macaroni and Cheese Hits Stores
by Josh Sharpe - October 15, 2024

No need to fear, mac and cheese lovers: Wicked has you covered. Great Value, Walmart's generic grocery brand, has released a new Wicked-themed Macaroni and Cheese cup featuring pink or green color-changing cheese....


MCNEAL on Broadway- A Complete Guide PhotoMCNEAL on Broadway- A Complete Guide
by Sidney Paterra - October 03, 2024

Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows starring Robert Downjey Jr? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about McNeal on Broadway....


Review: LOVEY LEE at Kumu Kahua Theatre PhotoReview: LOVEY LEE at Kumu Kahua Theatre
by F.H. Kekoa - September 06, 2024

Moses Goods’ “superhero origin story” Lovey Lee finally comes back home to Kumu Kahua Theatre four years after its digital premier over Zoom in 2020. Based on the true story of māhū icon Kealoha “Lovey Lee” Kelekolio, the show paints an intricate, beautiful, and often heartbreaking portr...


SHEEPS Heads To The Edinburgh Fringe Festival PhotoSHEEPS Heads To The Edinburgh Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - July 30, 2024

It's SHEEPS' first new show in six years and tickets are going fast. And they wrote this before tickets went on sale. If you don't wanna hear your friends crying about how the show was too funny, and be forced to self-flagellate because you missed out, then you know what to do. You've been warned. Y...


Vancouver's Mossy Ledge Releases Single 'All You Need To Know' After Extended Hiatus PhotoVancouver's Mossy Ledge Releases Single 'All You Need To Know' After Extended Hiatus
by Josh Sharpe - July 23, 2024

Vancouver's alt-rock sensation Mossy Ledge has just released their brand new single, 'All You Need To Know,' on all major streaming platforms. This single marks the beginning of a series of new tracks the band plans to record, following their recent success with singles 'Departure' and 'Get to Me' f...


Cyn Releases New Single 'I Don't Care' PhotoCyn Releases New Single 'I Don't Care'
by Josh Sharpe - July 22, 2024

Straight out of San Fernando, acclaimed songstress and buzzing Midwest-born and Los Angeles-based pop maverick Cyn is back with an upbeat and undeniable new single entitled “I Don’t Care.' Listen to the song!...


OH, MARY! on Broadway- A Complete Guide PhotoOH, MARY! on Broadway- A Complete Guide
by Sidney Paterra - July 12, 2024

Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about Oh, Mary! on Broadway....


John Heffron Comes to Comedy Works South This Week PhotoJohn Heffron Comes to Comedy Works South This Week
by Stephi Wild - July 09, 2024

Comedy Works has announced that John Heffron will perform at Comedy Works South at the Landmark. Performances run July 11-13....





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