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Kenny Leon Wants Audiences to 'Recognize Truth' in His New OTHELLO
by Sidney Paterra - March 23, 2025


With Othello, Kenny Leon returns to the rehearsal room for the third time this season. He brought Samm-Art Williams' Home to Broadway last June and was the mastermind behind the recent revival of Our Town, which opened last fall. How did he land on Shakespeare for his next project?...

Sarah Snook Is Finding Freedom in the 'Precise Perfectionism' of DORIAN GRAY
by Nicole Rosky - March 21, 2025


The Picture of Dorian Gray is not a modern story- though audiences at the Music Box Theatre might have a hard time believing that this spring. Oscar Wilde's classic tale, written over 130 years ago, will be given fresh life on Broadway this spring when Kip Williams' daring new production begins prev...

Interview: Suzie Toot Is Tappin' Her Way to the Top of RuPaul's Drag Race
by Nicole Rosky - March 21, 2025


Will Suzie Toot make it to the finale? Fans will have to tune in to find out. In the meantime, she checks in with BroadwayWorld to discuss everything from her awesome Rusical performance to her theater roots. ​...

Interview: Whitney White Reflects on How Shakespeare Impacts Her Work: ‘Everyone Has Their Moment’
by Caitlin Hornik - March 17, 2025


This March, BroadwayWorld is excited to spotlight five incredible female theatre-makers who are changing the game from offstage. In this second edition of 'Female Theatremakers' we are catching up with director extraordinaire, Whitney White....

How Glenn Davis Shepherded PURPOSE on Its Path to Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - March 16, 2025


Glenn Davis had a huge part to play in the Purpose's journey, not only as a cast member in Chicago and now on Broadway, but as Steppenwolf's co-Artistic Director and the person behind pushing along its development in recent years....

Dean Sharenow Explains BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB's 'Navigation Towards Truth'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 15, 2025


BroadwayWorld spoke with Grammy-winning record producer and music supervisor Dean Sharenow about his approach to honoring Buena Vista Social Club’s history, and more about the Broadway production. Read the full interview here....

Jason Robert Brown Is Finding the Balance in a Bigger THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 14, 2025


BroadwayWorld interviewed Jason Robert Brown about creating new orchestrations for the first-ever Broadway production of The Last Five Years, starring Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren. Read the full interview here!...

How David Caparelliotis Assembled The All-Star Ensemble of GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK
by Nicole Rosky - March 13, 2025


For the last two years, casting director David Caparelliotis has been hard at work, piecing together the puzzle that is the ensemble cast of Good Night, and Good Luck. What exactly goes into casting a show with such star-power? Caparelliotis checked in with BroadwayWorld to chat about his process in...

Interview: BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster Launch Partnership; Meet Marla Ostroff
by Nicole Rosky - March 12, 2025


BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster have partnered, giving theater fans to discover and purchase tickets to shows on Broadway, London's West End and numerous venues across the United States and around the globe. Read all about it here!...

Meet the Man Behind the Many Looks of OPERATION MINCEMEAT- Ben Stones
by Nicole Rosky - March 11, 2025


Operation Mincemeat is the small but mighty new musical that has taken over the Golden Theatre this Spring. Ben Stone has been along for the ride, first as a loyal fan, then stepping in as the show's scenic and costume designer. He's checking in with BroadwayWorld to tell us all about his process an...

'How Did We Get Here?' Kimberly Belflower Wants Broadway to Reexamine the Morally Gray
by Nicole Rosky - March 11, 2025


In 2017, when the Me Too movement was sweeping the country, playwright Kimberly Belflower was struck with an idea for her next project. Now, eight years later, that project has become one of the most anticipated new plays of the Spring 2025 Broadway season- John Proctor is the Villain. Belflower too...

Interview: Georgia Stitt on Navigating Her Art and Activism: 'It’s a Balancing Act
by Caitlin Hornik - March 10, 2025


BroadwayWorld is excited to spotlight five incredible female theatre-makers who are changing the game from offstage. In this second edition of 'Female Theatremakers' we are catching up with the wonderful composer and lyricist, Georgia Stitt. ...

Brittney Johnson Shares Backstage Moments and Must-Haves From GYPSY
by Stephi Wild - March 04, 2025


Brittney Johnson who plays Agnes in Gypsy on Broadway took us backstage at the Majestic Theatre to share some of her favorite backstage routines, moments, must-haves and more....

Interview: Camille A. Brown Shares the Advice That Changed Everything
by Caitlin Hornik - March 03, 2025


BroadwayWorld is excited to spotlight five incredible female theatre-makers who are changing the game from offstage. In this first edition of 'Female Theatremakers' we are catching up with the incredible director and choreographer Camille A. Brown. ...

Interview: Florencia Cuenca Makes Broadway History in REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL
by David Clarke - March 03, 2025


For many immigrants, the path to Broadway boards is filled with obstacles that go far beyond talent and perseverance. This spring, Florencia Cuenca will make history with Broadway debut in REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL....

Ava Lalezarzadeh Spills the Backstage Secrets From ENGLISH
by Stephi Wild - February 27, 2025


Ava Lalezarzadeh who plays Goli in English on Broadway took us backstage at the Todd Haimes Theatre to share some of her favorite backstage routines, moments, must-haves and more....

Making Rusicals: Behind the Scenes of RuPaul's Drag Race's Best Challenge
by Nicole Rosky - February 22, 2025


When it comes to the great art of rusical theatre, perhaps no one knows more than Jamal Sims. The director/choreographer extraordinaire returned to RuPaul's Drag Race last night to take the helm of every theatre nerd's favorite challenge- the Rusical. ​...

Interview: 'I Feel Like I'm Blazing a Trail': Performer Marisha Wallace on Her Amazing Career and Upcoming Solo Concert In London
by Kat Mokrynski - February 21, 2025


Marisha Wallace will be bringing her “biggest ever headline show” to the Adelphi Theatre for one-night only on 11 March. Recently, we had the chance to chat with Marisha Wallace about her upcoming concert. We discussed her journey from the States to the UK, her return to the Adelphi Theatre after sh...

Interview: ENGLISH's Tala Ashe is the February 2025 Debut of the Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 13, 2025


BroadwayWorld interviewed for Tala Ashe for the February 2025 Debut of the Month feature! Ashe is currently making her Broadway debut in English. Read the full interview with Ashe here!...

Chelsea Yakura-Kurtz Shares Her Pre-Show Rituals and Backstage Must-Haves at EUREKA DAY
by Stephi Wild - February 04, 2025


Chelsea Yakura-Kurtz is appearing in Eureka Day on Broadway. She recently took us backstage to share some of her favorite backstage routines, pre-show rituals, must-haves and more....

Interview: Trisha Paytas 'Wouldn't Shut Up' About Being on Broadway – Now It's Happening
by Michael Major - February 03, 2025


After Trisha Paytas lit up the Empire State Building pink for her Broadway debut, she told spoke with about how she made her dream come true, her dream gender-bent production of The Producers with Sutton Foster, and more....

Jennifer Lopez, Bill Condon & More Talk KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN at Sundance World Premiere
by Tyler Hinton - January 28, 2025


BroadwayWorld was on hand at the Sundance world premiere of KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN on January 26, 2025 and spoke with the creative team and performers on the carpet. Filled with breathtaking intimate moments, and stunningly edited and designed with meaningful visuals, it is a love letter to the cl...

Interview: Sarah Meahl on Dancing, Choreographing & 'Living in the Camp' on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 26, 2025


BroadwayWorld interviewed dancer and choreographer Sarah Meahl, whose work is featured in Death Becomes Her on Broadway, and Trisha Paytas' Big Broadway Dream. Learn more about the projects, and about Sarah Meahl here!...

Taurean Everett Shares the Scoop From Backstage at DEATH BECOMES HER
by Stephi Wild - January 23, 2025


Taurean Everett is currently appearing in Death Becomes Her. He took us backstage at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre to share some of his favorite backstage routines, moments, must-haves and more....

Interview: Christopher Lowell is the January 2025 Debut of the Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 22, 2025


Read BroadwayWorld's January 2025 Debut of the Month feature, spotlighting screen star Christopher Lowell, currently starring in Cult of Love on Broadway. Learn more about Lowell in the interview here!...

Renell Taylor Shares His Favorite Backstage Moments From A WONDERFUL WORLD
by Stephi Wild - January 07, 2025


Renell Taylor is appearing in A Wonderful World on Broadway. He recently took us backstage to share some of his favorite backstage routines, moments, must-haves and more....

Interview: SNL's Chloe Fineman Feels 'Wired For Theater' for ALL IN Broadway Debut
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 06, 2025


BroadwayWorld spoke with SNL cast member Chloe Fineman about making her Broadway debut in All In: Comedy About Love, starring alongside John Mulaney, Fred Armisen, and Richard Kind. Read the full interview here!...

Hannah Yun Chamberlain Gives Us the Backstage Scoop at SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Stephi Wild - December 30, 2024


Hannah Yun Chamberlain is appearing as 'Young Norma' in Sunset Boulevard on Broadway. She is taking us backstage at the St. James Theatre to share some of her backstage routines, favorite moments, must-haves and more....

Marcus Choi Shares Backstage Routines, Moments, and More From MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Stephi Wild - December 26, 2024


Marcus Choi is currently appearing on Broadway in Maybe Happy Ending. He is taking us backstage at the Belasco Theatre to share some of his favorite backstage stories, moments, routines and more....

Interview: Vocal Coach Deric Rosenblatt on Guiding James Monroe Iglehart’s Louis Armstrong Voice
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 24, 2024


Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Deric Rosenblatt, the vocal coach who has helped James Monroe Iglehart find his voice as Louis Armstrong in A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical on Broadway....

Interview: GYPSY's Jade Smith & Marley Lianne Gomes are the December 2024 Debuts of the Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 19, 2024


BroadwayWorld spoke with Gypsy on Broadway's Jade Smith and Marley Lianne Gomes about making their Broadway debuts! Learn more about the young actors in this interview!...

Interview: SUNSET BOULEVARD's Mandy Gonzalez is Bringing All of Herself to Norma Desmond
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 11, 2024


Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Mandy Gonzalez, who is currently guest starring as Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard on Broadway! Learn more about Gonzalez's life and career....

Interview: Janine Harouni Is 'Finding the Funny' in Life’s Challenges in MAN'OUSHE at SoHo Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 03, 2024


Read BroadwayWorld's interview with stand-up comedian Janine Harouni, who is presenting her show Man'oushe at the SoHo Playhouse in New York City. Learn more about the show and about Harouni!...

Exclusive: Nina West Is Taking a Trip INTO THE WOODS in Columbus
by Christina Mancuso - December 02, 2024


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Andrew Levitt (aka Nina West) will return home and back on stage in Columbus, Ohio, starring as The Witch in INTO THE WOODS, March 7-9, 2025, at Columbus’ historic Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.  This Broadway-inspired production will benefit the Hospice and Pa...

Interview: WICKED Author Gregory Maguire on Movie Musical, Upcoming Prequel Novel & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 25, 2024


BroadwayWorld spoke with Wicked author Gregory Maguire about the new film adaptation starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, his new book Elphie: A Wicked Childhood, and much more. Read the full interview here. ...

Shannon Tyo Shares Backstage Memories and Secrets From YELLOW FACE
by Stephi Wild - November 20, 2024


Shannon Tyo, who is appearing in Yellow Face, took us backstage at Roundabout's Todd Haimes Theatre to share some of her favorite backstage moments, must-haves, and more....

Interview: How Latin Music Star Sebastián Yatra Is Making His Mark on Broadway’s CHICAGO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 20, 2024


Broadway is about to welcome a new leading man, as Latin music sensation Sebastián Yatra makes his Broadway debut as Billy Flynn in Chicago. Read BroadwayWorld's interview with the Latin Grammy Award winner....

Interview: Jonathan Spector's EUREKA DAY Brings Timely Vaccine Debate to Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 10, 2024


BroadwayWorld interviewed playwright Jonathan Spector about the Broadway debut of his play Eureka Day, starring Amber Gray, Jessica Hecht, Bill Irwin, and more. Learn more about the play!...

Interview: THE NOTEBOOK's New Stars on First Bows, Beloved Songs & the Show’s Emotional Power
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 07, 2024


The Notebook on Broadway has welcomed three new cast members: Aisha Jackson, Anna Zavelson and Benji Santiago. Read BroadwayWorld's full interview with the new cast members and check out photography here....

Richard Short Shares Favorite Backstage Moments in THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA
by Stephi Wild - November 05, 2024


As part of our Words From The Wings series, we're chatting with Richard Short from The Hills of California. Richard shared some of his backstage routines, must-haves, and more....



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