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Video: David Foster Joins BOOP! THE MUSICAL Curtain Call
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2025


16-time Grammy Award winner David Foster made a surprise appearance at the curtain call of BOOP! The Musical last night, sharing his excitement about the upcoming Original Cast Recording of BOOP! The Musical. See footage here!

Video: And All That Jazz... with Sophie Carmen-Jones
by Robert Bannon - May 16, 2025


Today we welcome Broadway’s Velma Kelly herself, Mrs. Sophie Carmen-Jones is here. She hails from the UK where she took over the West End, transferred over to Broadway in Moulin Rouge, toured in Wicked, and has come back to Broadway in Chicago. Watch in this video!

Video: Danny Burstein on His Tony Nomination- 'Audra McDonald Was Right!'
by Joey Mervis - May 16, 2025


Watch in this video as Danny Burstein chats more about starring opposite Broadway's most-beloved leading lady, Audra McDonald, why this role in Gypsy means so much to him, and so much more.

Videos You Missed This Week: Meet the Tony Nominees and More
by Sidney Paterra - May 16, 2025


The 2024-25 Broadway season is officially complete and awards season has begun. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending May 16, 2025 with videos from Death Becomes Her, Sunset Boulevard, and more!

Video: Watch Nicole Scherzinger Perform 'I Am What I Am' at MISCAST25
by Michael Major - May 16, 2025


MCC Theater has released a video of Nicole Scherzinger performing 'I Am What I Am' from La Cage Aux Folles from this year's Miscast. The event, one of the most anticipated in theater each year, took place last month.

HAIRSPRAY & More – Check Out This Week's Top Stage Mags
by Michael Major - May 16, 2025


Check out this week's top virtual show programs from BroadwayWorld's Stage Mag! This week includes productions from the Dundalk Community Theatre, Capital Stage, and Today 4U Productions.

Listen: Barbra Streisand Sings 'My Valentine' With Paul McCartney
by Michael Major - May 16, 2025


Barbra Streisand has released a new song from her upcoming album “The Secret Of Life: Partners, Volume Two.' Streisand has released a new rendition of 'My Valentine,' featuring Paul McCartney, who released the original version of the song.

Video: Megan Hilty Is Thrilled to Be Invited to the Tonys Party
by Joey Mervis - May 16, 2025


Watch in this video as Megan Hilty chats more about what she hopes audiences take away, why this role means so much to her, and so much more.

Photos: COME FROM AWAY At Ogunquit Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2025


Ogunquit Playhouse in Maine has released first look photos for their production of Come From Away, starring Mary Kate Morrissey and more. Performances run through June 14, 2025 at the Ogunquit Playhouse. 

Interview: Nicholas Matos on Booking SMASH and Living the Broadway Dream
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2025


BroadwayWorld spoke with Nicholas Matos about making his Broadway debut in Smash! Read the full Debut of the Month feature here and learn more about Smash on Broadway!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 16, 2025
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2025


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

Video: Tank and Amanda Reid Perform 'If I Ain't Got You' From HELL'S KITCHEN
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2025


Hell’s Kitchen (Original Broadway Cast Recording) – Deluxe Edition will be available next week. Watch Durrell 'Tank' Babbs and Amanda Reid perform 'If I Ain't Got You' here!

Reworked Pat Benatar Musical Will Hold Table Read In June
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2025


A table read rumored to be called HEARTBREAKER: The Musical is set to take place in New York City on June 3. The production is a reworked version of the Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo musical previously called Invincible.

Video/Photos: OH, MARY! Hosts Talkback Moderated by Tony Kushner
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2025


On Wednesday evening, Oh, Mary! hosted an exclusive talkback for audience members, moderated by two-time Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize Winner Tony Kushner. Check out photos and video here!

Brandon Victor Dixon Shares New Original Pop Power Song 'Maybe'
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2025


Tony-nominated actor, singer, and producer Brandon Victor Dixon has dropped Maybe, the first single from his upcoming debut album. Check out the music video now!

BOOP!, BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB and More Nominated for ACCA Award
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2025


Actors’ Equity Association’s Advisory Committee on Chorus Affairs has revealed the nominees for this season’s ACCA Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus. Learn more!

Listen: Four Songs Released From REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Broadway Cast Album
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2025


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Real Women Have Curves: The Musical will be released next month. Four new songs have been released from the forthcoming album. Listen here!

Hank Azaria, Conrad Ricamora and More to Join BROADWAY BETS
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2025


Broadway’s official game night, Broadway Bets, will return this month. Special guests set to shuffle up and deal include Emmy Award winner Hank Azaria and more. Learn more about the event here!

George Clooney’s GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK to Air Live on CNN
by Joshua Wright - May 15, 2025


CNN will air George Clooney’s Good Night, and Good Luck live from Broadway on June 7. The broadcast includes pre- and post-show coverage on journalism and features Clooney as Edward R. Murrow.

Video: Justina Machado Knows Real Women Can Identify with REAL WOMEN's 'Very Human Story'
by Joey Mervis - May 15, 2025


Watch as Justina Machado chats more about the importance of the story of Real Women Have Curves, why this role meant so much to her, and so much more.

Photos: Ali Louis Bourzgui and Myra Molloy in HADESTOWN on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2025


You can now get a first look at photos of Ali Louis Bourzgui and Myra Molloy as Orpheus and Eurydice in Hadestown on Broadway. See photos here and learn more about the production!

Kennedy Center Workers Move to Unionize Amid Trump Administration Shake-Up
by Joshua Wright - May 15, 2025


Kennedy Center staff are pushing to unionize in response to program cuts and layoffs under the Trump administration. The UAW is backing their effort, citing concerns over transparency, job security, and political influence.

David Rockwell Designed $50 Million Magic Theater to Open in Chicago in 2026
by Joshua Wright - May 15, 2025


Chicago’s Magnificent Mile will soon be home to The Hand & The Eye, a $50 million magic-focused venue opening in March 2026, with seven stages, dining, and design by David Rockwell.

Video: Julia Mattison & Noel Carey Unpack the Music of DEATH BECOMES HER
by Joey Mervis - May 15, 2025


Watch in this video as the Tony-nominated creators of Death Becomes Her- Julia Mattison and Noel Carey- join us at the newly renovated Laurie Beechman Theatre to unpack the show's epic Act 2 duet, 'Alive Forever'.

Taylor Jenkins Reid and The Chicks Team Up for New Jukebox Musical
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2025


Writer Taylor Jenkins Reid, known for novels such as The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, has penned a jukebox musical with Ashley Rodger featuring songs from The Chicks.


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