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!
Matthew Morrison, Alex Joseph Grayson, Liz Callaway & More Will Celebrate Sondheim & Webber On Their Shared Birthday by Joshua Wright
- December 13, 2023 One of the strangest coincidences of modern musical theatre is the fact that its two foremost composers, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Stephen Sondheim, share a birthday, March 22. To honor these men and their unparalleled contributions to the Great White Way, an array of Broadway’s brightest stars will come together to perform songs by both composers at the Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa, California on March 28th.
Reneé Rapp Co-Wrote New MEAN GIRLS Songs For the Movie Musical by Michael Major
- December 13, 2023 Reneé Rapp has co-written new songs for the Mean Girls movie musical. Tine Fey confirmed the news in a new interview, along with sharing that the film is not a 'remake' of the original 2004 film or an adaptation of the Broadway musical, but a hybrid of both of them. Rapp and Megan Thee Stallion are releasing a song from the soundtrack.
Video: Stephanie J. Block Wants You to Have a Merry Christmas, (Darling) by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge
- December 13, 2023 In this video, watch as Stephanie J. Block checks in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to chat about how her new album started as one track, why song selection was so important to her, and so much more!
Frankie Grande to Return to TITANIQUE; Nathan Lee Graham to Join the Cast by BWW News Desk
- December 13, 2023 Original cast member Frankie J. Grande will return to his captain’s quarters and Nathan Lee Graham will board the ship of dreams for the first time in the smash-hit run of the 2023 Lortel Award-winning Best Musical Titanique for limited engagements.
Video: Watch the HAZBIN HOTEL Musical Series Trailer With Erika Henningsen, Alex Brightman & More by Michael Major
- December 13, 2023 Prime Video released the official trailer for Season One of the adult animated musical comedy Hazbin Hotel. The series features Erika Henningsen, Stephanie Beatriz, Alex Brightman, Kimiko Glenn, Christian Borle, and Joel Perez. Guest stars will include Darren Criss, Jeremy Jordan, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Patina Miller, and Jessica Vosk. Watch the video!
THE COLOR PURPLE Receives 5 Critics Choice Film Nominations - Full List of Nominees! by Michael Major
- December 13, 2023 The Color Purple has received five Critics Choice Film nominations. Nominees include Danielle Brooks, Maestro, Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Colman Domingo, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Disney's Wish, Barbie, and more. Check out the full list of nominations now!
Broadway Revival Production of PARADE Will Embark on Tour in 2025 by BWW News Desk
- December 13, 2023 The acclaimed Broadway revival of Parade is hitting the road in 2025! The musical will launch its tour in January 2025 at Proctors Theatre in Schenectady, followed by its official tour premiere at Hennepin Theatre Trust’s historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis.
12 Days of Christmas with Deborah Cox- Memory of a Queen for Christmas by BWW News Desk
- December 13, 2023 For BroadwayWorld's 12 Days of Christmas countdown, Deborah Cox- currently starring in the Broadway-bound revival of The Wiz- is sharing some of her most cherished holiday songs and performances. Day 1 is all about Whitney Houston!
BACK TO THE FUTURE Releases New Block Of Tickets On Sale Now by BWW News Desk
- December 13, 2023 A new block of tickets has been released for BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical! Get your tickets now for performances through Sunday, December 1, 2024.
Kobalt Signs Actor and Composer Tituss Burgess by BWW News Desk
- December 13, 2023 Kobalt has signed actor and composer, Tituss Burgess to a worldwide publishing agreement on all of Tituss' artist works as well as the musical, The Preacher's Wife, for which he has composed the score.
Photos: Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper Reunite at the MAESTRO Premiere; Carey Mulligan, Jonathan Bailey & More Attend by Michael Major
- December 13, 2023 A Star Is Born stars Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper reunited at the Netflix premiere of Maestro. The Los Angeles Special Screening took place at The Academy Museum. Check out photos of director, producer, co-writer, Bradley Cooper and actors Carey Mulligan, Matt Bomer, Maya Hawke, Sarah Silverman, Jonathan Bailey, and more.
Video: MEAN GIRLS Cast Reveals How the Original Film Impacted the Movie Musical; Tickets Now On Sale by Michael Major
- December 13, 2023 Watch the cast of Mean Girls, along with writer, producer, and star Tina Fey as they discuss the lasting impact of the original film before the new movie musical. The film is also launching #12DaysOfFetch with a countdown to the holidays, full of exclusive first looks, music, and suprises! Watch the video now.
Theatre Director Michael Blakemore Dies at 95 by BWW News Desk
- December 13, 2023 BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that theatre director Michael Blakemore has died at age 95. Read his obituary here.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 13th, 2023 by BWW News Desk
- December 13, 2023 Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 13, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Full Cast Set for THE ALLY at The Public Theater Starring Josh Radnor & More by BWW News Desk
- December 12, 2023 The Public Theater has revealed the complete cast for the world premiere of THE ALLY written by Tony Award-winning playwrightItamar Moses (The Band’s Visit) and directed by Drama Desk winner Lila Neugebauer (Appropriate).
Video: Patrick Olson Unpacks Life's Mysteries in EMERGENCE by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge
- December 12, 2023 “Are we alive? How did we get here?” “What is the nature of time?” and “Where does human love originate?” All are questions that Patrick Olson asks audiences to wrap their heads around in the New York premiere of Emergence and in this video, he explains!