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Video: Brian d'Arcy James Sings 'I Miss the Mountains' From NEXT TO NORMAL
Video: Brian d'Arcy James Sings 'I Miss the Mountains' From NEXT TO NORMAL
by Michael Major - December 02, 2024


Watch Brian d'Arcy James sing 'I Miss the Mountains' from Next to Normal at MCC Theater's MISCAST24. Brian d'Arcy James created the role of Dan Goodman in the original Off-Broadway production of Next to Normal. Watch the video!

Julie Benko & Jason Yeager Welcome Baby Girl
Julie Benko & Jason Yeager Welcome Baby Girl
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 02, 2024


Broadway Star Julie Benko, best known for Funny Girl and more, and her husband Jason Yeagar have welcomed a baby girl! Learn more about the pair and about this exciting birth announcement.

Photos: Zooey Deschanel & Jonathan Scott Visit BACK TO THE FUTURE
Photos: Zooey Deschanel & Jonathan Scott Visit BACK TO THE FUTURE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 02, 2024


Yesterday, 'New Girl' Zooey Deschanel and 'Property Brother' Jonathan Scott attended a performance of BACK TO THE FUTURE at the Winter Garden. See photos here!

Photos: Ben Ahlers and Victoria Pedretti in TENDER NAPALM
Photos: Ben Ahlers and Victoria Pedretti in TENDER NAPALM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 02, 2024


Philip Ridley’s Tender Napalm that stars Ben Ahlers and Victoria Pedretti at Theaterlab will run through mid December. Get a first look at photos of the production here!

Jason Laks Named New President of the Broadway League
Jason Laks Named New President of the Broadway League
by Nicole Rosky - December 02, 2024


Broadway League Chair Kristin Caskey officially announced that Jason Laks has been named the next President of the Broadway League. Laks acted as The League's Executive Vice President and General Counsel, before serving as Acting President throughout most of 2024.

Video: Meet the It Girls of Off-Broadway- Laura Bell Bundy, Kerry Butler & Marissa Ja
Video: Meet the It Girls of Off-Broadway- Laura Bell Bundy, Kerry Butler & Marissa Jaret Winokur
by Joey Mervis - December 02, 2024


Once upon a time, they were just kids in Hairspray. Now, 22 years later, these big girls are back together again. Laura Bell Bundy, Kerry Butler, and Marissa Jaret Winokur have reunited off-Broadway in Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now. Watch in this video as they chat about the new show.

Liz Callaway Releases New Holiday Single- 'There's Still My Joy'
Liz Callaway Releases New Holiday Single- 'There's Still My Joy'
by Nicole Rosky - December 02, 2024


Grammy and Tony nominee and Emmy winner Liz Callaway will release her new holiday single “There’s Still My Joy,” on Friday, December 6, 2024, on all digital platforms, including iTunes, Spotify and Apple Music.

Photos: Allison Russell Stars as 'Persephone' in HADESTOWN
Photos: Allison Russell Stars as 'Persephone' in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 02, 2024


Grammy Award winner Allison Russell is currently starring as ‘Persephone’ in Hadestown on Broadway. Get a first look at photos here! See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

CHICAGO Breaks Its All Time Gross Record For Thanksgiving
CHICAGO Breaks Its All Time Gross Record For Thanksgiving
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 02, 2024


Chicago beat its prior Thanksgiving week gross record. Learn more about the show's grosses and see how to purchase tickets to upcoming performances, starring Sebastian Yatra.

Broadway Buying Guide: December 2, 2024- HELL'S KITCHEN, REDWOOD Get a Parade Boost
Broadway Buying Guide: December 2, 2024- HELL'S KITCHEN, REDWOOD Get a Parade Boost
by Team BWW - December 02, 2024


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 2, 2024.

Video: The Gavin Creel Memorial Celebration, Live from the St. James Theatre
Video: The Gavin Creel Memorial Celebration, Live from the St. James Theatre
by Stephi Wild - December 02, 2024


Tune in today to watch the memorial celebration for beloved Broadway actor Gavin Creel, which will stream live from the St. James Theatre at 4:00PM EST. The event will also be open to the public.

Corbin Bleu and Stephanie Styles Will Lead Industry Reading of Broadway-Bound GET HAP
Corbin Bleu and Stephanie Styles Will Lead Industry Reading of Broadway-Bound GET HAPPY
by Stephi Wild - December 02, 2024


Corbin Bleu and Stephanie Styles will headline a private industry reading of the Broadway-bound musical comedy, Get Happy. Learn more about the production here!

Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace Will Lead London Production of CABARET AT THE KIT KA
Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace Will Lead London Production of CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
by Stephi Wild - December 02, 2024


The London production of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club is getting a new cast! Beginning next month, Emmy, Tony and Grammy award winner Billy Porter will play The Emcee and double Olivier award nominee Marisha Wallace will play Sally Bowles

Sir Elton John Reveals He Has Lost His Eyesight Following Infection
Sir Elton John Reveals He Has Lost His Eyesight Following Infection
by Stephi Wild - December 02, 2024


Sir Elton John has revealed that he has lost his eyesight following an infection. The iconic performer attended a gala performance for The Devil Wears Prada Musical, for which he wrote the music.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 2, 2024
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 2, 2024
by - December 02, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 2, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Watch and Learn with Dylis Croman
Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Watch and Learn with Dylis Croman
by Jayke Workman - December 01, 2024


In this episode, I am joined by a true Broadway veteran with an incredible career, Dylis Croman. Fresh off of performing the role of Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway, we chat in her dressing room between shows about her history with the show, and the world of Fosse.

Marshall Brickman, Co-Writer of JERSEY BOYS and THE ADDAMS FAMILY, Has Passed Away
Marshall Brickman, Co-Writer of JERSEY BOYS and THE ADDAMS FAMILY, Has Passed Away
by Blair Ingenthron - December 01, 2024


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Marshall Brickman, who co-wrote the books for Jersey Boys and The Addams Family, passed away on Friday, November 29 at the age of 85.

Video: Shoshana Bean and Jakeim Hart of HELL'S KITCHEN Cover ‘Lesson Learned’ by Alic
Video: Shoshana Bean and Jakeim Hart of HELL'S KITCHEN Cover ‘Lesson Learned’ by Alicia Keys
by Blair Ingenthron - December 01, 2024


Watch Shoshana Bean, who plays her final performance in Hell's Kitchen on Sunday, December 1, and castmate Jakeim Hart cover Alicia Keys' 'Lesson Learned' in the video here!

Photos: Cynthia Erivo Visits A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL
Photos: Cynthia Erivo Visits A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - December 01, 2024


Cynthia Erivo, star of the blockbuster film adaptation of Wicked, visited A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical on Broadway at Studio 54 and posed for photos with the company. Check out the photos here!

WICKED Breaks Domestic Record for Highest-Grossing Movie Based on a Broadway Musical
WICKED Breaks Domestic Record for Highest-Grossing Movie Based on a Broadway Musical
by Blair Ingenthron - November 30, 2024


According to Deadline, Wicked is now the highest-grossing movie based on a Broadway musical domestically, reaching $214.3M in domestic box office grosses as of Friday, November 29th.

Shop GYPSY on Broadway Merch
Shop GYPSY on Broadway Merch
by Michael Major - November 30, 2024


Shop the entire merch collection for the new Broadway production of Gypsy starring Audra McDonald - now available in BroadwayWorld's shop! Get shirts, hoodies, tote bags, hats, magnets, ornaments, pins, fans, and more.

Video: NFL Star Kirk Cousins Forgot the WICKED 'No Singing' Rule
Video: NFL Star Kirk Cousins Forgot the WICKED 'No Singing' Rule
by A.A. Cristi - November 29, 2024


Wicked fever has reached the NFL, where Atlanta Falcons quarterback, Kirk Cousins, has revealed his status as a superfan of the musical. Watch the video!

Video: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Visits Broadway Sessions
Video: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Visits Broadway Sessions
by Ben Cameron - November 29, 2024


Performers included: Amanda LaMotte ('Times Are hard for Dreamers'), Darius Wright ('My Days'), Wendi Bergamini ('Days and days') and Taylor Marie Daniel ('Gimme Gimme'))! The evening will also feature performance by up and comers Reese Burke ('Sit Down, You're Rocking the Boat') and Mya Dorfman ('Come to Your Senses'). Watch video highlights here.

Video: Dwayne Johnson and MOANA 2 Songwriters Discuss Maui's New Song
Video: Dwayne Johnson and MOANA 2 Songwriters Discuss Maui's New Song
by Josh Sharpe - November 29, 2024


In a new featurette for Moana 2, Dwayne Johnson, along with songwriters Barlow & Bear, discuss the genesis of Maui's song and its function within the story of the film. Watch the video now!

Video: Sabrina Carpenter Sings WICKED Movie's 'Defying Gravity' Riff
Video: Sabrina Carpenter Sings WICKED Movie's 'Defying Gravity' Riff
by Michael Major - November 29, 2024


Sabrina Carpenter had a Wicked Thanksgiving. The 'Espresso' hitmaker went to see the new movie musical on Thanksgiving this year. Watch a video of her singing Cynthia Erivo's 'Defying Gravity' riff heard at the end of the film.