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Richard Grenell Expected to Shift Out of Kennedy Center Leadershipby Joshua Wright - Broadway
Richard Grenell is expected to step down as president of the Kennedy Center, according to Axios, with facilities executive Matt Floca set to succeed him ahead of a planned two-year closure for renovations.
Lea Michele and Cast of Broadway's CHESS to Perform on THE LATE SHOWby Josh Sharpe - Broadway
Lea Michele, along with the Broadway cast and orchestra of Chess, will visit The Late Show with Stephen Colbert next week for a musical performance from the hit revival.
Listen: Allison Russell Releases New 'Rainbows' EPby Josh Sharpe - Broadway
Allison Russell, who recently played the role of Persephone in Hadestown on Broadway, has released a new EP titled Rainbows. The title track of the 3-set marks her first new, original music in two years. Listen to it here.
Video: Ayo Edebiri & Don Cheadle Are Getting Ready for Their Broadway Debuts in PROOFby Nicole Rosky - Broadway
The first ever Broadway revival of David Auburn’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play Proof, is coming to Broadway. Watch in this video as the whole company chats more about what audiences can expect.
Tony Award Winning Stage Veteran Jane Lapotaire Passes Away at 81by Josh Sharpe - Broadway
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen veteran Jane Lapotaire, who won Olivier and Tony Awards for portraying French singer Édith Piaf in the play Piaf, passed away on March 5 at 81 years old.
Video: Whitney Leavitt Joins SPELLING BEE as Guest Spellerby Michael Major - Broadway
Whitney Leavitt made a special appearance at The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee this week. Watch a video of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star and Dancing With the Stars alum as a 'guest speller' on her night off from Chicago.
John Legend and Mike Jackson Join CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Producing Teamby Chloe Rabinowitz - Broadway
EGOT winner John Legend and Tony and Emmy Award-winning producer Mike Jackson, through their company Get Lifted Film Co. have joined the producing team of CATS: The Jellicle Ball.
Stage Mag Spotlight: University of Montevallo's ROMEO & JULIETby Michael Major - Broadway
This week's Stage Mag Spotlight is on University of Montevallo Department of Theatre's production of Romeo & Juliet. Stage Mag is BroadwayWorld's service for easily creating modern, fully interactive show programs for all types of productions.
Photos: OPERATION MINCEMEAT Draws Golden Tickets That Allow Access to Unlimited Shows, for Lifeby Chloe Rabinowitz - Broadway
Operation Mincemeat, drew the winners of four Golden Tickets, that will afford recipients free, unlimited access to Operation Mincemeat, anytime, anywhere in the world, for life.
Listen: Jeremy Beloate Drops New Original Single 'Healer'by Josh Sharpe - Broadway
Jeremy Beloate, currently starring opposite Todrick Hall in Hall’s original musical Midnight in London, has released his new single “Healer,” out now. Check out the new song here.
Video: Matthew Broderick Previews Role as Self-Obsessed Actor in ULSTER AMERICANby Josh Sharpe - Broadway
Matthew Broderick is starring in the American Premiere of David Ireland's Ulster American, now running at Irish Repertory Theatre. On Friday, the Tony winner visited CBS Mornings to talk about the play and what about it appealed to him. Watch the interview now.
Video: A New Cast is Going Way Down to HADESTOWNby Luka Vonier - Broadway
A whole new cast has just entered Hadestown! Earlier this month, the show welcomed Joshua Colley as ‘Orpheus,’ Gary Dourdan as ‘Hades,’ J. Harrison Ghee as ‘Hermes,’ Gaby Moreno as ‘Persephone,’ and Jordan Tyson as ‘Eurydice.’ Watch in this video as the entire cast weighs in on the first days of their new gig!
Video: Kristin Chenoweth Reflects on THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Early Closing: 'We Got So Close'by Josh Sharpe - Broadway
While on Late Night with Seth Meyers to promote the NBC series Stumble, Kristin Chenoweth reflected on the early Broadway closing of The Queen of Versailles and shared her appreciation for her colleagues and co-stars. Watch her appearance now.
Video: Sting and Shaggy Perform THE LAST SHIP Medley on THE TONIGHT SHOWby Josh Sharpe - Broadway
During Thursday's episode of The Tonight Show, Sting and Shaggy took the stage to perform a medley of 'All This Time' and 'The Last Ship' from the musical. Check it out here.
Listen: Lena Hall Drops New Album 'Lullabies for the End of the World'by Josh Sharpe - Broadway
Tony Award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated performer Lena Hall has released her new album Lullabies for the End of the World, marking her debut original solo project. Listen to it here.
Josh Groban Confirms New Movie Album CINEMATIC; Listen to 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight'by Josh Sharpe - Broadway
Josh Groban has officially announced his new movie-themed album. Fittingly called Cinematic, the ten-song collection sees Groban cover songs from films like The Godfather, Casablanca, and more. Listen to his new rendition of “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from The Lion King, also featuring the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles.
Broadway Cares #RedBuckets Return To Theaters Beginning Tonightby Stephi Wild - Broadway
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' #RedBuckets will return to theaters on Friday, March 13, 2026, held by dedicated cast members and volunteers at Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring production.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 13, 2026- Maya Rudolph To Join OH, MARY and Moreby - Broadway
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 13, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review Roundup: Tony-Winner Daniel Radcliffe Stars in EVERY BRILLIANT THING on Broadwayby A.A. Cristi - Broadway
The Broadway premiere of Duncan MacMillan’s EVERY BRILLIANT THING, starring Tony Award winner Daniel Radcliffe opens at Broadway's Hudson Theatre tonight. Read the reviews!
NAMT Unveils Spring Conference Programming and Writers Residency Grant Recipientsby A.A. Cristi - Broadway
The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) has announced the programming lineup and panelists for its 2026 Spring Conference, as well as the recipients of the 2025–2026 Writers Residency Grants through the Frank Young Fund for New Musicals.
Video: Michelle Williams Performs ‘Spark of Creation’ From CHILDREN OF EDENby A.A. Cristi - Broadway
Before writing Wicked, Stephen Schwartz composed the musical CHILDREN OF EDEN, and this spring a Chicago staged reading of the work will be available to stream online for one weekend only. Michelle Williams appears in the role of Eve in the concert production. Watch a video of Williams performing the song “Spark of Creation”.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Creators and Original Stars to Reunite on THE LATE SHOWby Josh Sharpe - Broadway
The Late Show will celebrate the 15th anniversary of The Book of Mormon next week with a special episode featuring writers Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez, original stars Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad, and a performance from the Broadway cast.
Video: Nathan Lane Slams 'Stupidity' of Timothée Chalamet’s Opera and Ballet Commentsby Josh Sharpe - Broadway
While on The View in promotion of the new Broadway revival of Death of a Salesman, Nathan Lane spoke about the new production and shared his thoughts about Timothée Chalamet's controversial comments about opera and ballet. Watch his visit now.
Photos: First Look at GIANT Starring John Lithgow on Broadwayby Chloe Rabinowitz - Broadway
Mark Rosenblatt’s Olivier Award-winning play Giant, starring two-time Tony Award winner John Lithgow as Roald Dahl began performances on Broadway last night at the Music Box Theatre. Get a first look at photos.
Video: John Cameron Mitchell Talks OH, MARY!, HEDWIG & More on Bob the Drag Queen's Podcastby Michael Major - Broadway
Oh, Mary! star John Cameron Mitchell sat down with Moulin Rouge! star Bob the Drag Queen to discuss starring in Cole Escola's hit Broadway play. Also shared that Meryl Streep, Patti LuPone, and Maya Rudolph were offered to star in Hedwig.
Taylor Iman Jones, Jordan Fisher and More to Star in THE KING'S CRITIQUE Industry Readingby Chloe Rabinowitz - Broadway
Art Lab Productions will present an invite-only, industry reading of The King’s Critique, a new musical by Nat Zegree and Eric Holmes. The reading will star Taylor Iman Jones, Jordan Fisher and more.
KPOP DEMON HUNTERS Sequel Officially in the Works at Netflixby Josh Sharpe - Broadway
Netflix has confirmed that a sequel is officially in development for KPop Demon Hunters, the popular 2025 animated musical, with Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans returning.
Video: How Ethan Slater Found the Man Behind the Mime in MARCEL ON THE TRAINby Luka Vonier - Broadway
Ethan Slater has a officially left Oz and has found a home at Classic Stage Company, where his new play, Marcel on the Train, is currently running. Not only did he write the show (with director Marshall Pailet), but he also plays legendary mime, Marcel Marceau. Watch in this video as he shares more about how the play came together and why he's happy to be back at home onstage.
Everything to Know About the 2026 Academy Awards: How to Watch, Who's Nominated, & Moreby Josh Sharpe - Broadway
The 98th Oscars, celebrating the best of film from this past year, will take place this Sunday, March 15, 2026. Find out everything to know about the program, including how to watch, pre-show coverage, presenters, and more, in our guide!
Video: The Cast of TITANIQUE Is Setting Sail for Broadwayby Luka Vonier - Broadway
Four years after its off-Broadway premiere, Titanique finally sails to Broadway this spring. Watch in this video as the cast chats more about what audiences can expect from the kooky craziest new show of the season.
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