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Students Reportedly Asked To Perform Mass Shooting Puppet Show in Texas Drama Class
by Joshua Wright - April 25, 2024


Hays Consolidated Independent School District has suspended a long-term substitute teacher at Johnson High School pending an investigation into inappropriate classroom activities.

Bonnie Milligan Will Host The 14th Annual Roger Rees Awards in May
by Stephi Wild - April 25, 2024


Tony Award-winner Bonnie Milligan will host the 2023-24 Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at The Gerald W. Lynch Theatre at John Jay College.

Chilina Kennedy and Jake Epstein Will Lead Premiere of THE LAST TIMBIT, Produced by Michael Rubinoff
by Stephi Wild - April 25, 2024


'Come From Away' originating producer Michael Rubinoff will produce the new musical 'The Last Timbit' starring Chilina Kennedy and Jake Epstein, with music and lyrics by Anika Johnson and Britta Johnson and a book by Nick Green.

Video: John Leguizamo Shares That His New Play Will Premiere This Fall
by Stephi Wild - April 25, 2024


John Leguizamo has revealed details of his next play! When chatting on the show Live! With Kelly and Mark, Leguizamo shared that his next stage show is in the works and set to premiere this year.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 25, 2024
by - April 25, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 25, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos: The Stars of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Visit The Museum Of Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - April 24, 2024


Yesterday, The Museum of Broadway welcomed the Outer Critics Circle and Merrily We Roll Along stars Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez to announce the 2024 Awards nominations live from the Museum. Check out photos from their visit!

Review Roundup: Steve Carell Stars In UNCLE VANYA, Opening On Broadway Tonight!
by A.A. Cristi - April 24, 2024


Academy Award-winner Steve Carell makes his Broadway debut in Anton Chekhov’s UNCLE VANYA opening tonight at The Lincoln Center Theater. Read the reviews!

Video: WICKED Composer Stephen Schwartz Joins Melissa Errico To Perform 'For Good'
by A.A. Cristi - April 24, 2024


Broadway icon Stephen Schwartz, the composer behind the blockbuster hit Wicked, hit the stage with songstress Melissa Errico for a very special performance at 54 Below.

Constantine Maroulis & Teal Wicks to Star in EAST CARSON STREET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 24, 2024


East Carson Street, a world-premiere rock musical written by local rocker Joe Grushecky, will herald the opening of the new Bell Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Beth Malone & More to Star in STARSTRUCK Industry Presentation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 24, 2024


Beth Malone, Elizabeth Stanley & Claybourne Elder will star in the industry presentation of Starstruck. Learn how to purchase tickets!

SIX North American Tour Breaks Attendance Record in Atlanta, GA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 24, 2024


The April 16-21 engagement of SIX at The Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA broke the record for the highest attended 8-performance week ever for a Broadway show or North American tour.

BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Sets Broadway Auditions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 24, 2024


It has just been revealed that the production will hold auditions for a potential Broadway production in May.

Gloria Estefan Musical ON YOUR FEET Film in the Works
by Josh Sharpe - April 24, 2024


On Your Feet, the Broadway musical about the lives of Gloria and Emilio Estefan, will soon be coming to the screen. A film adaptation of the musical is in the works from writer/director Lissette Feliciano, who made her feature debut in 2021 with the indie drama Women Is Losers.

THE OFFICE Cast- From Screen to Stage
by Stephi Wild - April 24, 2024


Steve Carell is making his Broadway debut in Anton Chekhov’s UNCLE VANYA. Did you know many other The Office stars have appeared on stage as well? Take a look back on the theatrical history of the cast of The Office!

Photos: See Sandra Oh & More in Rehearsals for THE WELKIN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 24, 2024


Get a first look at rehearsals for The Welkin! Learn how to purchase tickets.

Bernadette Peters to Be Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards
by Josh Sharpe - April 24, 2024


Multi-Award winning actress Bernadette Peters will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards. It was also announced that Tony, Oscar, and Golden Globe Award Winner Joel Grey will present Bernadette with her Award. The 2024 Chita Rivera Awards will take place on Monday, May 20 at 7:30pm at The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place).

Video: Go Inside Opening Night of THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL
by Joey Mervis - April 24, 2024


The Heart of Rock and Roll officially opened earlier this week at the James Earl Jones Theatre. In this video, watch as the entire cast and creative team walks the red carpet to celebrate the power of love on opening night!

CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB Cancels Today's Matinee Due to Cast Illness
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 24, 2024


Today's April 24th matinee performance of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club has been cancelled due to cast illness. 

BROADWAY BARES: HIT THE STRIP to Take Place in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 24, 2024


Broadway Bares: Hit the Strip, this year’s edition of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ annual striptease spectacular, will make its debut in June! Learn more about the annual event!

Photos: CABARET Cast Serves Double the Red Carpet Looks on Opening Weekend
by Bruce Glikas - April 24, 2024


Rebecca Frecknall's production of Cabaret celebrated not one, but two opening nights at the August Wilson Theatre and you can check out photos of all of the best fashions from both nights here.

Kathleen Turner Will Announce Nominations For the 68th Drama Desk Awards Next Week
by Stephi Wild - April 24, 2024


Stage and screen's Kathleen Turner will announce the nominations for the 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards next week. The announcement will be made live on NBC’S New York Live on Monday, April 29.

Andrew Lloyd Webber Appointed Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter by King Charles
by Stephi Wild - April 24, 2024


Andrew Lloyd Webber has been appointed Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter by King Charles.

OH, MARY! Will Transfer to Broadway This Summer
by Stephi Wild - April 24, 2024


Following its sold out, twice extended world premiere run at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, the comedy Oh, Mary! will transfer to Broadway this summer!

THE GREAT GATSBY Will Release Original Broadway Cast Recording This Summer
by Stephi Wild - April 24, 2024


The new Broadway musical The Great Gatsby will release its Original Broadway Cast Recording this summer! Learn more about how to preorder the album here!

Up on the Marquee: ILLINOISE
by Jennifer Broski - April 24, 2024


Illinoise moves to Broadway direct from two critically acclaimed sold-out productions at the Park Avenue Armory and Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Check out photos of the new Broadway marquee!


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