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Welcome to the BroadwayWorld News Desk, your go-to source for the latest updates on live theatre, musicals, and cast info both on Broadway and beyond. Immerse yourself in the world of theatre with articles covering musicals, plays, shows and their casts. Our news keeps you front and center, providing a backstage pass to the magic of Broadway.

Photos: Chilina Kennedy, Jenn Colella And More Turn Out for WILD ABOUT YOU Album Release
by A.A. Cristi - October 11, 2024


Center Stage Records and Keaka Productions celebrated the release of Wild About You – World Premiere Recording: Deluxe Edition at Power Station on Sunday. See photos from the event.

SUFFS Will Play Final Broadway Performance In January
by A.A. Cristi - October 11, 2024


The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Suffs will play its final Broadway performance on January 5, 2025 following 24 previews and 301 regular performances.

Photos: Inside OUR TOWN Opening Night Curtain Call
by Bruce Glikas - October 11, 2024


Check out phots from the opening night curtain call of Our Town on Broadway, starring Jim Parsons, Katie Holmes and more. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Zachary Quinto Discusses His Musical Roots Before Broadway Return
by Michael Major - October 11, 2024


Zachary Quinto is leaning into his musical theatre roots before returning to Broadway in Cult of Love. While sitting down on The Kelly Clarkson Show, he revealed that 'there's a fair amount of music' in the play. Quinto then broke out his banjo, leading the audience in a sing-a-long of 'You Are My Sunshine.' Watch the video!

Video: Jim Parsons, Katie Holmes & More in OUR TOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 11, 2024


Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, opened on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre where the production is running for a strictly limited engagement. Get a first look at footage from the production here! 

Videos You Missed This Week: TAMMY FAYE, LEFT ON TENTH, and More
by Sidney Paterra - October 11, 2024


Catch up on all the latest from the week ending October 11, 2024 with videos from Left on Tenth, McNeal, and more!

Video: Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT at the Mark Taper Forum
by Joshua Wright - October 11, 2024


Get a first look at Green Day's American Idiot, produced by Center Theatre Group in collaboration with Deaf West Theatre. Check out highlights of the production featuring the title song.

Exclusive: Read an Excerpt from Eric Idle's THE SPAMALOT DIARIES
by Nicole Rosky - October 11, 2024


Crown released The Spamalot Diaries, the inside story of what it took to bring Monty Python and the Holy Grail to Broadway as the unlikely theatrical hit Spamalot, as told through actual diaries from the legendary comic performer, founding member of Monty Python, and New York Times bestselling author Eric Idle. Check out an excerpt here!

Video: Meet the Cast of Kennedy Center's SPELLING BEE
by Joey Mervis - October 11, 2024


Can YOU spell the word that stumped Richard? Watch in this video to find out and catch sneak peeks of the title song, 'Magic Foot', and 'Prayer of the Comfort Counselor.' 

Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On Deaf West's AMERICAN IDIOT
by Joshua Wright - October 11, 2024


Green Day's American Idiot, produced by Center Theatre Group in collaboration with Deaf West Theatre, officially opened Wednesday, October 9 at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles - and the reviews are coming in.

Photos: First Look at Antonio Banderas Directed Production of GYPSY
by Joshua Wright - October 11, 2024


Antonio Banderas' Spanish production of the classic Broadway musical Gypsy is now on stage, marking his fourth endeavor in directing for the stage. This production is the first time Gypsy is being staged in Spain. Check out all new photos of the production!

Video: Unpacking the Music of Jason Robert Brown
by Robert Bannon - October 11, 2024


In this video, we welcome Broadway’s own Jason Robert Brown to talk about his big Carnegie Hall concert coming October 25th with guests Heather Headley, Ben Platt, Shoshana Bean, J. Harrison Ghee, and more!

American Theater Wing Reveals 2024-2025 Obies Panel
by Stephi Wild - October 11, 2024


The American Theatre Wing has announced its panel of judges and eligibility details for The 69th Obie Awards, the theater industry’s premier award celebrating the best of Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway.  

FROZEN JR, ROCKY HORROR & MORE – This Week's Top Stage Mags
by Michael Major - October 11, 2024


Each week, we'll be highlighting the top virtual show programs from BroadwayWorld's Stage Mag! Want to create a FREE Stage Mag for your own show? This week includes productions from Frozen JR. Campbell High Theatre, Night of the Living Dead at BrooklynOne Productions, and Rocky Horror StageDoor Theatre. 

Exclusive: Broadway Unites to Save the West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - October 11, 2024


The iconic West Bank Cafe and its famed downstairs venue, The Laurie Beechman Theatre, hosted a glittering gala packed with Broadway's brightest. In this video, check out exclusive highlights from inside the big night, including performances from Liz Callaway, Amanda Green, Joe Iconis, Judy Kuhn, Amy Spanger, Jeremy Morse, A.J. Shively, and more!

iHeartRadio Broadway Will Celebrate 30 Years of Disney on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - October 11, 2024


iHeartRadio Broadway will host an hour-long special celebrating 30 Years of Disney on Broadway this November.

Review Roundup: DEEP HISTORY at the Public Theater
by Nicole Rosky - October 11, 2024


The Public Theater just celebrated opening night for the North American premiere of DEEP HISTORY, a solo show by Australian playwright and performer David Finnigan. Check out what the critics are saying!

Phillip Johnson Richardson Joins HELL'S KITCHEN This Month
by Stephi Wild - October 11, 2024


Broadway’s HELL’S KITCHEN will welcome Phillip Johnson Richardson (The Wiz) as “Knuck”, starting on Tuesday, October 22. Chris Lee, who originated the role, will play his final performance on Sunday, October 20.

Listen: 'TALKING HADESTOWN' Album Features Commentary From Anais Mitchell
by Stephi Wild - October 11, 2024


A new album has been released titled 'Talking Hadestown,' a sixteen-part, digital words-and-music experience where Tony and Grammy-Award winning composer Anaïs Mitchell takes listeners through the inspirations, concepts and creative processes that lie behind the key songs from the Tony Award best musical. 

California Shakespeare Theater Will Close its Doors
by Stephi Wild - October 11, 2024


California Shakespeare Theater, known as Cal Shakes, will close its doors. A statement on the company's website, from Executive Director Clive Worsley, cites 'insurmountable financial impasse' as the reason for the closure.

Review Roundup: Jim Parsons & More Star In OUR TOWN On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - October 10, 2024


Kenny Leon's production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town is now officially open on Broadway and the critics have had their say and we've rounded them up. Read all the reviews for the production, marks the first major Broadway revival of the classic play in nearly 25 years.

Museum Of Broadway + Chase Freedom Celebrate National Coming Out Day
by A.A. Cristi - October 10, 2024


To celebrate all Broadway enthusiasts and supporters of the LGBTQ+ community on National Coming Out Day, The Museum of Broadway has announced a special partnership with Chase Freedom.

Video: Jelani Remy Dishes on Why Audiences Are Flocking to BACK TO THE FUTURE
by Survival Jobs - October 10, 2024


This video features Back to the Future star Jelani Remy, who dishes on why audiences are flocking to the show, what it’s like collaborating with the iconic Roger Bart and how he approached originating a role in a new Broadway show!

Joanna Gleason and Jeanine Serralles to Star in WE HAD A WORLD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 10, 2024


Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the initial cast and the venue for the world premiere of We Had A World, written by Tony Award nominee Joshua Harmon. See who is starring and learn more about the production!

Video: First Look at JERSEY BOYS at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - October 10, 2024


Get a first look at Paper Mill Playhouse's Jersey Boys, the first show of Paper Mill’s 2024-2025 season. Directed by Michael Bello), Jersey Boys runs through Sunday, November 3rd.


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