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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 16, 2025- WICKED Tops the Grosses and More
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2025


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 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: Katerina McCrimmon Sings 'Buenos Aires' from EVITA at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - July 15, 2025


Watch as Katerina McCrimmon, making her debut at the Muny as Eva Perón, sings 'Buenos Aires' from Evita in rehearsal. The show opens July 18 and runs through July 24. 

Jenna Bainbridge Shares How WICKED Is Accessible to Wheelchair Users
by Michael Major - July 15, 2025


Jenna Bainbridge, who currently stars as Nessarose in Wicked on Broadway, is giving a backstage tour to show how the production is accessible to her as an ambulatory wheelchair user! Watch the video now.

Exclusive: Natasha Hodgson & Jak Malone Cuddle up with Their Broadway Pets, Sydney & Dracula
by Joey Mervis - July 15, 2025


Broadway stars- they're just like us! When some of our favorite performers aren't onstage, they're at home, cuddling up with their beloved pets. In this edition of Broadway Pets, watch as Operation Mincemeat castmates Natasha Hodgson and Jak Malone introduce their playful pups, Sydney and Dracula!

Ginger Minj to Lead HOKUS POKUS LIVE! Tour with Sapphira Cristál, Jujubee, & Landon Cider
by Josh Sharpe - July 15, 2025


Ginger Minj will take flight this fall with the Hokus Pokus Live! tour, co-starring Sapphira Cristál, Jujubee, and Landon Cider. The production, serving as a love letter to the film, kicks off on September 4.

Video: WEST SIDE STORY Opens at Ancient Roman Ruins in New Staging by Damiano Michieletto
by Joshua Wright - July 15, 2025


West Side Story premieres at Rome’s historic Baths of Caracalla as part of the Caracalla Festival 2025. Directed by Damiano Michieletto, the new production features an international cast and is performed in English.

Cole Escola Wants Miss Piggy to Star in OH, MARY! Film
by Michael Major - July 15, 2025


Cole Escola has revealed their picks for an Oh, Mary! film adaptation, including Linda Hunt, Cherry Jones, and Miss Piggy doing Mary Todd Lincoln in a Muppets version.

Amy Sedaris Doesn't Think She Can Do OH, MARY! on Broadway
by Michael Major - July 15, 2025


Oh, Mary! fans hoping to see Amy Sedaris take on the role of Mary Todd Lincoln might be out of luck. Watch a video of her discussing taking on the role in Cole Escola's comedy on Amy Poehler's podcast.

The New York Times Reassigns Chief Theatre Critic Jesse Green and More In Arts Desk Shakeup
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2025


Jesse Green will be reassigned from his role as chief theater critic at The New York Times. He is one of four veteran critics being reassigned to new roles in the newsroom, alongside television critic Margaret Lyons, pop music critic Jon Pareles, and classical music critic Zachary Woolfe.

The 23rd Annual Downtown Urban Arts Festival Reveals Winners
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2025


Winners have been revealed for the 23rd The Downtown Urban Arts Festival, which took place from June 11-28. Learn more about the awards and see the list of winners here!

Chiara Aurelia Begins Performances in JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2025


Beginning July 15, Chiara Aurelia joins the company of John Proctor is the Villain as 'Shelby Holcomb'. Tony nominee Sadie Sink played her final performance on July 13, 2025.

2025 Emmy Nominations: Cynthia Erivo, Michael Urie, Julie Andrews, & More
by Josh Sharpe - July 15, 2025


Harvey Guillén and Brenda Song revealed the 77th Primetime Emmy Award nominations on Tuesday morning. Nominees include Broadway's Cynthia Erivo, Jean Smart, Julie Andrews, Michael Urie, and more. Check out the full list!

Jean Smart Out of CALL ME IZZY For Additional Performances
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2025


Jean Smart will be out of additional performances of Call Me Izzy on Broadway due to a knee injury. Learn more about Call Me Izzy and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Nicole Scherzinger Reflects on Tony Win and Wrapping SUNSET BLVD. Run
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2025


Last month, Nicole Scherzinger won her first Tony Award for her turn as Norma Desmond in the hit revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard. On a recent appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, the performer reflected on her win and ending the run of the show this Sunday. Watch the interview!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 15, 2025
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2025


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 15, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Rachel Zegler's Alternate, Bella Brown, Debuts as 'Eva' in EVITA: First Look
by Michael Major - July 14, 2025


Rachel Zegler's alternate, Bella Brown, makes her debut as ‘Eva Perón’ in Jamie Lloyd’s new production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita. See photos here!

Hot Tickets of the Week: GYPSY, DEATH BECOMES HER, and More
by Team BWW - July 14, 2025


Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, starting July 14, 2025. Check out five Broadway shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to right now!

Syd Sider Shares All the Backstage Scoop at HEATHERS THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - July 14, 2025


Syd Sider, who is currently appearing in the Off-Broadway production of Heathers the Musical, took us backstage at New World Stages to share some of their pre-show rituals, favorite moments, memories, and more!

HEATHERS Denounces Audience Bootlegs in New Statement
by Michael Major - July 14, 2025


The producers of Heathers the Musical have issued a statement condemning bootlegs taken by audience members. The musical – which recently return to its original Off-Broadway home at New World Stages – has issued 'school rules.'

Video: Watch BOOP! THE MUSICAL Take Its Final Bow on Broadway
by Michael Major - July 14, 2025


Watch a video of Boop! the Musical's final bow on Broadway, including the final reprise of 'Why Look Around the Corner,' which is followed by a speech from director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell.

Photos: Phylicia Rashad and the Cast of IMMEDIATE FAMILY Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - July 14, 2025


The new American play Immediate Family, written by Hamilton’s Paul Oakley Stovall and directed by Phylicia Rashad, will premiere in North Carolina. The cast and creative team recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!

Photos/Video: Neil Diamond Performs 'Sweet Caroline' at A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
by Stephi Wild - July 14, 2025


At a recent performance of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles, Neil Diamond led everyone in a sing-along of 'Sweet Caroline.' Check out photos and video here!

Photos: Sadie Sink Takes Final Bow in JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2025


Sadie Sink played her 104th and final performance on Broadway as ‘Shelby Holcomb’ in John Proctor is the Villain yesterday, Sunday, July 13. Check out photos of her final curtain call here!

Video: LaTanya Richardson Jackson Takes Her Final Bow in PURPOSE on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2025


Tony Award nominee LaTanya Richardson Jackson took her final bow in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ PURPOSE on Sunday, July 13 at the Helen Hayes Theater. Watch video of the emotional moment as LaTanya takes her final bow for an acclaimed performance.

Video: Ice Skaters Caroline Green and Michael Parsons Perform to SUNSET BOULEVARD
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2025


Bronze Medalist ice skaters Caroline Green and Michael Parsons performed to a song from the musical Sunset Boulevard. They took to the ice for the song 'With One Look', as performed by Nicole Scherzinger. Check out the video here!


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