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Video: New WICKED Trailer Drops On Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony
by A.A. Cristi - July 26, 2024


Watch the video!After sharing a behind the scenes look at the film's jaw-dropping production design earlier this week, a new trailer has dropped for the upcoming WICKED film.

Video: LES MISERABLES Featured On Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony
by A.A. Cristi - July 26, 2024


Viewers of the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony heard the people sing as the France-born global musical phenomenon, Les Miserables, took its moment in the spotlight. Check out a segment from the ceremony below that takes viewers inside a battle on the iconic barricades, underscored by the iconic song, 'Do You Hear the People Sing?'.

Video: THE NOTEBOOK, THE GREAT GATSBY & More at Broadway in Bryant Park 2024
by Joey Mervis - July 26, 2024


Watch video highlights from the third Broadway in Bryant Park of 2024, with performances from The Great Gatsby, The Notebook, Chicago, Moulin Rouge! and The Book of Mormon.

Patrick Leonard Talks Working With Richard Simmons on 'Interactive' Broadway Musical
by Josh Sharpe - July 26, 2024


Before Richard Simmons passed away, he and composer Patrick Leonard were hard at work on a Broadway musical based on his life. The musical was planned to be an interactive experience, with participation from audience members. In a new interview, Leonard recalled his collaboration process with the fitness personality.

Ahrens & Flaherty To Be Honored at 2024 GOLDEN SHAMROCK GALA
by Blair Ingenthron - July 26, 2024


Gingold Theatrical Group has announced that their 2024 Golden Shamrock Gala will be held on Monday September 23 at 6pm at Robert Restaurant atop the Museum of Arts & Design. The evening will honor Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty with the Golden Shamrock Award for their tireless work as supporters of human rights and their artistic excellence in musical theater writing.

Nick Cartell's New Album 'A THOUSAND SPOTLIGHTS' is Now Available
by Blair Ingenthron - July 26, 2024


Broadway star Nick Cartell – currently headlining as Jean Valjean on the national tour of Les Misérables – has released his new album A Thousand Spotlights on CD and in streaming and digital platforms today, Friday, July 26.

Video: New Teaser for THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by Lauren Hilton - July 26, 2024


Check out a brand-new teaser trailer for the Broadway-bound production of The Last Five Years, starring Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren.

Exclusive: Hitting the Barricades with James D. Gish
by Robert Bannon - July 26, 2024


James D. Gish is here! He has been Fiyero in Wicked, he has a chart topping album that is gorgeous, and he is about to tour Europe in an epic arena version of Les Mis. James D. Gish joins the cast as Enjolras. He is here to talk about his journey from Arizona to Broadway and now across to the UK and Europe in the beloved show that we know and love! Watch in this video.

Listen: Joey McIntyre Releases New Single From DRAG: THE MUSICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - July 26, 2024


New Kids on the Block's Joey McIntyre has debuted a new single on the DRAG: The Musical cast recording, “Straight Man.”

Tituss Burgess Set for Concert Residency at The Phoenix Arts Club in London
by Blair Ingenthron - July 26, 2024


Titus Burgess, star of Broadway, stage, and screen, will take an intimate London residency at The Phoenix Arts Club from 30 September to 13 October 2024.

Alyse Alan Louis, Andy Karl, and More Set for TEETH at New World Stages
by Blair Ingenthron - July 26, 2024


Alyse Alan Louis, Andy Karl, and more will star in Teeth at New World Stages, beginning previews on October 16th.

Video: Kelley Curran Is Returning to the Stage in THE MEETING: THE INTERPRETER
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - July 26, 2024


Tony Award winner, Frank Wood and Kelley Curran one of the stars of HBO's The Gilded Age are getting ready to begin performances in THE MEETING: THE INTERPRETER .Watch as Kelley chats about the new play, the joys of returning to the stage, her iconic onscreen character, and so much more in this video.

AMERICAN IDIOT, CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, & CATS – This Week's Top Stage Mags
by Lauren Hilton - July 26, 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 Find Your Light, The Coterie Theatre, & Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre.

Landlord Says SLEEP NO MORE Owes $4.5 Million in Back Rent
by Blair Ingenthron - July 26, 2024


According to The Real Deal, Sleep No More's NYC landlord says the production is facing eviction, owing $4.5 million in back rent.

Video: Isabelle McCalla and Antoine Boissereau Perform 'Easy' from WATER FOR ELEPHANTS
by Blair Ingenthron - July 26, 2024


Watch Isabelle McCalla and Antoine Boissereau perform 'Easy' from Water for Elephants in the video here.

Photos: THE OUTSIDERS Cast Signs Original Broadway Cast Recording at Barnes & Noble
by Bruce Glikas - July 26, 2024


The Outsiders released their original cast recording on streaming on May 22nd, and physical CD on June 28th. The cast appeared at Barnes & Noble to sign albums yesterday, July 25th to celebrate the release. Check out photos here!

Photo: MOULIN ROUGE! Celebrates 5 Years on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - July 26, 2024


Moulin Rouge celebrated its 5th anniversary last night, Thursday, July 25th, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on Broadway. Check out our photo of the cast here!

Video: MOULIN ROUGE! 5th Anniversary Performance Curtain Call Speech
by Blair Ingenthron - July 26, 2024


Watch Aaron Tveit give a curtain call speech at the 5th-anniversary performance of Moulin Rouge here.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 26, 2024
by - July 26, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 26, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Radio City CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR To Begin 2024 Run In November
by A.A. Cristi - July 25, 2024


The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes will return to the Great Stage at Radio City Music Hall from November 8, 2024 through January 5, 2025. 

BROADWAY BARKS Announces Celebrity And Shelter Participants
by A.A. Cristi - July 25, 2024


Broadway Barks has announced its celebrity and shelter participants for the event on Saturday, August 3. The annual event, co-founded by Bernadette Peters and Mary Tyler Moore, promotes pet adoption.

Video: Kristin Chenoweth Celebrates Birthday On Stage at THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
by Joshua Wright - July 25, 2024


Watch as Kristin Chenoweth celebrates her birthday on stage at Boston's Emerson Colonial Theatre following a performance of The Queen of Versailles. The celebration happened after the performance on July 24th, 2024.

Lorna Courtney, Damon Daunno & More to Star in EMPIRE RECORDS: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 25, 2024


McCarter Theatre Center has revealed the cast for the world premiere of Empire Records: The Musical based on the beloved 1990s cult-classic film. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Lady Gaga Talks Singing as Harley Quinn in JOKER: FOLIE A DEUX
by Josh Sharpe - July 25, 2024


In a new interview, Lady Gaga shared some details about the nature of her singing in the upcoming film Joker: Folie á Deux. The superstar revealed that she had to adjust her approach to musical material for her role as Lee (aka Harley Quinn) in the sequel.

Video: Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Explains the Story Behind the Play
by Joshua Wright - July 25, 2024


Watch as the cast of Jez Butterworth Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes, talks about the story of the play. The production will open on Broadway for a limited engagement at the Broadhurst Theatre this fall.


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