Exclusive: Get a First Listen to 'The Cheese Touch' From DIARY OF A WIMPY KID THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2023
Get an exclusive first listen to 'The Cheese Touch' from Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Musical.
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2023
Get an exclusive first listen to 'The Cheese Touch' from Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Musical.
SHUCKED to Open North American Tour in Nashville in November 2024
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2023
The North American Tour of the Tony Award®-winning musical comedy Shucked will make its Nashville debut at Tennessee Performing Arts Center®’s Jackson Hall November 5-10, 2024. Learn how to purchase tickets!
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2023
The North American Tour of the Tony Award®-winning musical comedy Shucked will make its Nashville debut at Tennessee Performing Arts Center®’s Jackson Hall November 5-10, 2024. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Video: 'Movie Musicals' Featured as Final JEOPARDY! Category
by Michael Major - December 14, 2023
Last night's final Jeopardy! was 'Movie Musicals.' Watch the video clip to see if you get it right. Recently, Jeopardy has featured a 'Songs In Musicals' category, Idina Menzel category, a Tony-Winning Musicals category, a 'Broadway is Back' category, a Broadway Musicals category, a Shakespeare's Women category, and a Stephen Sondheim category.
by Michael Major - December 14, 2023
Last night's final Jeopardy! was 'Movie Musicals.' Watch the video clip to see if you get it right. Recently, Jeopardy has featured a 'Songs In Musicals' category, Idina Menzel category, a Tony-Winning Musicals category, a 'Broadway is Back' category, a Broadway Musicals category, a Shakespeare's Women category, and a Stephen Sondheim category.
STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW to Launch Trilogy; Eying Broadway
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2023
Stranger Things: The First Shadow will be the first instalment in a trilogy. Stranger Things: The First Shadow is currently playing in London at The Phoenix Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2023
Stranger Things: The First Shadow will be the first instalment in a trilogy. Stranger Things: The First Shadow is currently playing in London at The Phoenix Theatre.
Laura Benanti, Charlie Day, Kathryn Hahn & More to Join 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival Gala
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2023
Get all the details on the star-studded 2024 WTF Gala, featuring Laura Benanti, Charlie Day, Kathryn Hahn, and more. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable event showcasing an incredible lineup of talent.
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2023
Get all the details on the star-studded 2024 WTF Gala, featuring Laura Benanti, Charlie Day, Kathryn Hahn, and more. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable event showcasing an incredible lineup of talent.
Betty Buckley to Return to Joe's Pub for Six Shows in May 2024
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2023
Betty Buckley is set to return to Joe's Pub this spring. Learn more details and see how to purchase tickets!
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2023
Betty Buckley is set to return to Joe's Pub this spring. Learn more details and see how to purchase tickets!
Barbra Streisand to Receive the SAG Lifetime Achievement Award
by Michael Major - December 14, 2023
Barbra Streisand will be honored with the SAG Life Achievement Award for career achievement and humanitarian accomplishment in 2024. The SAG Life Achievement Award will join Streisand's numerous accolades, including being an EGOT winner. Recent honorees include Sally Field, Helen Mirren, Carol Burnett, Morgan Freeman, Lily Tomlin, and more.
by Michael Major - December 14, 2023
Barbra Streisand will be honored with the SAG Life Achievement Award for career achievement and humanitarian accomplishment in 2024. The SAG Life Achievement Award will join Streisand's numerous accolades, including being an EGOT winner. Recent honorees include Sally Field, Helen Mirren, Carol Burnett, Morgan Freeman, Lily Tomlin, and more.
Video: Alan Cumming Hosts THE TRAITORS Season Two With Peppermint & More
by Michael Major - December 14, 2023
Tony winner Alan Cumming is back to host season two of The Traitors on Peacock. All 21 contestants participating in Season 2 are entertainment’s most competitive reality stars and famous faces, including four Real Housewives, a Dancing With the Stars alum, and RuPaul's Drag Race and Broadway alum Peppermint. Watch the video trailer!
by Michael Major - December 14, 2023
Tony winner Alan Cumming is back to host season two of The Traitors on Peacock. All 21 contestants participating in Season 2 are entertainment’s most competitive reality stars and famous faces, including four Real Housewives, a Dancing With the Stars alum, and RuPaul's Drag Race and Broadway alum Peppermint. Watch the video trailer!
GIRLS5EVA Season 3 to Premiere on Netflix in March
by Michael Major - December 14, 2023
From creator and executive producer Meredith Scardino (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) and starring Sara Bareilles (Waitress: The Musical), Renée Elise Goldsberry (Hamilton), Paula Pell (Saturday Night Live, A.P. Bio) and Busy Philipps (Freaks and Geeks), the new season of Girls5Eva is coming to Netflix!
by Michael Major - December 14, 2023
From creator and executive producer Meredith Scardino (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) and starring Sara Bareilles (Waitress: The Musical), Renée Elise Goldsberry (Hamilton), Paula Pell (Saturday Night Live, A.P. Bio) and Busy Philipps (Freaks and Geeks), the new season of Girls5Eva is coming to Netflix!
12 Days of Christmas with Deborah Cox- Johnny Mathis Will Be Home for Christmas
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2023
The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a 12 Days of Christmas countdown. On the second day of Christmas, Deborah shares Johnny Mathis!
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2023
The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a 12 Days of Christmas countdown. On the second day of Christmas, Deborah shares Johnny Mathis!
Movie Documenting the Making of THE VIOLET HOUR Cast Recording is Available to Stream Now
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2023
A new movie taking audiences behind the scenes of the process of creating the cast recording of The Violet Hour is available to stream now! The musical features Tony Award-winners Santino Fontana (Tootsie) and Brandon Uranowitz (Leopoldstadt), Tony and Grammy Award-nominee Jeremy Jordan (Newsies), Mean Girls star Erika Henningsen and Hadestown star Solea Pfeiffer.
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2023
A new movie taking audiences behind the scenes of the process of creating the cast recording of The Violet Hour is available to stream now! The musical features Tony Award-winners Santino Fontana (Tootsie) and Brandon Uranowitz (Leopoldstadt), Tony and Grammy Award-nominee Jeremy Jordan (Newsies), Mean Girls star Erika Henningsen and Hadestown star Solea Pfeiffer.
Oprah Faced Pressure to Cast Beyoncé & Rihanna in THE COLOR PURPLE
by Michael Major - December 14, 2023
Oprah has revealed that she faced pressure to cast stars like Beyoncé and Rihanna in The Color Purple movie musical. Winfrey shared that while the original film was a commercial success, there was still concern from producers over selling the movie musical adaptation to audiences.
by Michael Major - December 14, 2023
Oprah has revealed that she faced pressure to cast stars like Beyoncé and Rihanna in The Color Purple movie musical. Winfrey shared that while the original film was a commercial success, there was still concern from producers over selling the movie musical adaptation to audiences.
Chryssie Whitehead Will Open New Play About Bipolar Disorder Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2023
Chryssie Whitehead will open In My Own Little Corner: My Work In Progress With Bipolar Disorder off-Broadway next year. The play is a striking and deeply personal, but widely relatable new autobiographical production (with music) that chronicles the actress and her late mother's shared stories of mental health – specifically, Bipolar ll Disorder.
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2023
Chryssie Whitehead will open In My Own Little Corner: My Work In Progress With Bipolar Disorder off-Broadway next year. The play is a striking and deeply personal, but widely relatable new autobiographical production (with music) that chronicles the actress and her late mother's shared stories of mental health – specifically, Bipolar ll Disorder.
Video: The Cast of MJ THE MUSICAL Performs 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town'
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2023
To celebrate the holiday season, MJ the Musical has released a never-before-seen music video of “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” featuring the actors who play members of the Jackson 5 in the Broadway production.
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2023
To celebrate the holiday season, MJ the Musical has released a never-before-seen music video of “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” featuring the actors who play members of the Jackson 5 in the Broadway production.
David Cromer Will Lead THE ANIMAL KINGDOM U.S. Premiere Off-Broadway Next Year
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2023
David Cromer will lead the U.S. premiere of The Animal Kingdom, a new play by British playwright Ruby Thomas, produced and directed by Jack Serio, at the Connelly Theater Upstairs (220 E 4th St, Manhattan) from January 25 – February 10, 2024.
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2023
David Cromer will lead the U.S. premiere of The Animal Kingdom, a new play by British playwright Ruby Thomas, produced and directed by Jack Serio, at the Connelly Theater Upstairs (220 E 4th St, Manhattan) from January 25 – February 10, 2024.
Video: The AMDA Effect- Zhailon Levingston Talks Arts Advocacy, Advice for AMDA Students & More
by Team BWW - December 14, 2023
In this exclusive interview, Zhailon Levingston sheds light on his advocacy work in the arts and shares valuable advice for students at AMDA. Learn how Levingston empowers young artists to pursue their dreams.
by Team BWW - December 14, 2023
In this exclusive interview, Zhailon Levingston sheds light on his advocacy work in the arts and shares valuable advice for students at AMDA. Learn how Levingston empowers young artists to pursue their dreams.
Review Roundup: Did Woody Harrelson Hit the Mark in ULSTER AMERICAN?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - December 14, 2023
An Oscar-winning American actor, an English director and a Northern Irish playwright are about to begin rehearsals for a new play — one that could transform each of their careers. But when it turns out that they’re not on the same page, the night threatens to spiral out of control. The eight week run starring Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis and Louisa Harland has now opened; so what did the critics think?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - December 14, 2023
An Oscar-winning American actor, an English director and a Northern Irish playwright are about to begin rehearsals for a new play — one that could transform each of their careers. But when it turns out that they’re not on the same page, the night threatens to spiral out of control. The eight week run starring Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis and Louisa Harland has now opened; so what did the critics think?
Review Roundup: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Opens at Atlantic Theater Company
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2023
Buena Vista Social Club officially opened at Atlantic Theater Company last night, December 13. The reviews are coming in now. Read the reviews for Buena Vista Social Club here!
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2023
Buena Vista Social Club officially opened at Atlantic Theater Company last night, December 13. The reviews are coming in now. Read the reviews for Buena Vista Social Club here!
Review: ULSTER AMERICAN, Riverside Studios
by Aliya Al-Hassan - December 14, 2023
Ulster American, last seen in Edinburgh in 2018, opens with a debate about using the n-word. So far, so Ireland. We then touch on sex, consent, religion, Unionism, the IRA and Brexit, all crafted with bitingly sharp humour. It’s a lot to take in.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - December 14, 2023
Ulster American, last seen in Edinburgh in 2018, opens with a debate about using the n-word. So far, so Ireland. We then touch on sex, consent, religion, Unionism, the IRA and Brexit, all crafted with bitingly sharp humour. It’s a lot to take in.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 14th, 2023
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2023
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 14, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2023
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 14, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Ian McKellen Stars In Filmed Production of HAMLET Headed To UK Cinemas In 2024
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2023
Ian McKellen is reprising the title role in William Shakespeare's Hamlet in a film adaptation of Sean Mathias' acclaimed 2021 production at Theatre Royal Windsor. Watch the trailer!
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2023
Ian McKellen is reprising the title role in William Shakespeare's Hamlet in a film adaptation of Sean Mathias' acclaimed 2021 production at Theatre Royal Windsor. Watch the trailer!
BroadwayWorld Student Bloggers On How Their Theatre Education Helps Them Off-Stage
by Blair Ingenthron - December 13, 2023
This month, we've asked our student bloggers to let us know how their theatre education has helped them off-stage. From increased confidence to better time management, the student bloggers let us know how an arts education can help anyone regardless of their career path. Check out what they had to say here!
by Blair Ingenthron - December 13, 2023
This month, we've asked our student bloggers to let us know how their theatre education has helped them off-stage. From increased confidence to better time management, the student bloggers let us know how an arts education can help anyone regardless of their career path. Check out what they had to say here!
Photos: See Kelli O'Hara, Brian d'Arcy James & More in Rehearsals for DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2023
See photos of Kelli O'Hara, Brian d'Arcy James & more in rehearsals for Days of Wine and Roses on Broadway!
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2023
See photos of Kelli O'Hara, Brian d'Arcy James & more in rehearsals for Days of Wine and Roses on Broadway!
Charles Busch, Judy Kaye, Jen Cody & More to Star in IBSEN'S GHOST at George Street Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2023
George Street Playhouse in association with Primary Stages has revealed the complete cast for IBSEN’S GHOST: An Irresponsible Biographical Fantasy, a new play written by and starring Tony Award nominee Charles Busch.
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2023
George Street Playhouse in association with Primary Stages has revealed the complete cast for IBSEN’S GHOST: An Irresponsible Biographical Fantasy, a new play written by and starring Tony Award nominee Charles Busch.
Video: THE COLOR PURPLE Cast Sits Down With Whoopi Goldberg on THE VIEW
by Michael Major - December 13, 2023
Fantasia Barrino-Taylor, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, and director Blitz Bazawule sat down with the original Celie, Whoopi Goldberg, along with Sara Haines and Sunny Hostin, to discuss the The Color Purple. The interview marked the first time that Goldberg and Barrino-Taylor have met to discuss the movie. Watch the video interview now!
by Michael Major - December 13, 2023
Fantasia Barrino-Taylor, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, and director Blitz Bazawule sat down with the original Celie, Whoopi Goldberg, along with Sara Haines and Sunny Hostin, to discuss the The Color Purple. The interview marked the first time that Goldberg and Barrino-Taylor have met to discuss the movie. Watch the video interview now!
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