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Photos & Video: Get a First Look at BOOP! THE BETTY BOOP MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2023
Get a first loo at photos and video of Boop! The Betty Boop Musical.
Second WICKED Movie Will Include Two New Songs
by Michael Major - December 05, 2023
Stephen Schwartz has revealed that the second Wicked movie will include two new songs. The Tony-winning composer revealed that the second part of the film, slated for release in November 2025, will include two original songs not heard in the stage musical.
Amber Ardolino Will Join the Cast of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE as 'Marcia Murphy'
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2023
Amber Ardolino is joining the cast of A Beautiful Noise next year! Ardolino will play ‘Marcia Murphey’ on Broadway in A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical starting Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards December 5th Standings; THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 05, 2023
It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Extends Through Summer 2024
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2023
Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG will extend performances through Sunday, July 7, 2024 at the Hudson Theatre
Jodi Benson Will Lead HELLO, DOLLY! in Florida in Summer 2024
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2023
Jodi Benson will lead a production of Hello, Dolly! in Florida next year at Encore! Performing Arts. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
Ali Louis Bourzgui Will Lead The Who's TOMMY on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2023
Ali Louis Bourzgui will play Tommy in the newly reimagined Broadway production of The Who’s TOMMY opening on March 28, 2024.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 5th, 2023
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2023
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 5, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review Roundup: Gavin Creel's WALK ON THROUGH: CONFESSIONS OF A MUSEUM NOVICE Opens At MCC
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2023
Read reviews for the World Premiere of Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice at MCC Theater.
Alicia Keys' HELL'S KITCHEN Will Transfer to Broadway
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2023
HELL’S KITCHEN, conceived by the innovative mind of 15-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys, will make its Broadway premiere this spring! We have all the details on the show's transfer!
Video: Lance Bass Joins GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! as Special Guest
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2023
Tony Award nominees Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells are back onstage at the James Earl Jones Theatre for their eagerly anticipated return to Broadway in Gutenberg! The Musical! written by Tony and Emmy Award nominees Scott Brown and Anthony King, directed by Tony Award winner Alex Timbers.
Listen: SPAMALOT's Nik Walker Visits THE ART OF KINDNESS Podcast For A Chat With Robert Peterpaul
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2023
Broadway star Nik Walker joined The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul podcast this week for an inspiring interview. 
FOLLIES To Have Las Vegas Premiere In Spring 2024
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2023
Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman's FOLLIES will get its Las Vegas premiere in a new production from Metropolis Theatricals in April 2024 at Alliante+Hotel+Spa.
Contest: Win Tickets to the New York Pops with Norm Lewis
by BWW Contests - December 04, 2023
The New York Pops’ annual holiday tradition returns for a merry night of classic carols and contemporary favorites with Tony nominee Norm Lewis.
Review Roundup: Timothée Chalamet Leads WONKA Movie Musical Prequel; What Do Critics Think?
by Michael Major - December 04, 2023
Willy Wonka is back in the new musical prequel starring Timothée Chalamet. From Paul King, writer/director of the “Paddington” films, David Heyman and producers Alexandra Derbyshire and Luke Kelly (“Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical”), comes an intoxicating mix of magic and music. Find out what critics thought and read reviews now!
SOME LIKE IT HOT Enters Final Four Weeks on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2023
There are only four more weeks left to see SOME LIKE IT HOT at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Tamron Hall Surprises Comedian Luenell With CHICAGO Broadway Debut Offer
by Michael Major - December 04, 2023
Tamron Hall surprised acclaimed actress and comedian Luenell with a one-night only role in Broadway’s longest running hit musical “Chicago.” Cast member Michael Scirrotto invited Luenell to join their ensemble courtesy of the show’s producers Barry and Fran Weissler. Watch the video clip from the episode now!
Broadway Actress Sheila Smith Passes Away at 90
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2023
Broadway actress Sheila Smith passed away on Thursday, November 30 at the age of 90.
Voting Open for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards Worldwide
by BWW Awards - December 04, 2023
Voting is now open for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards worldwide! The 2023 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.
Exclusive: SWEENEY TODD Cast Unites to Sing Carols For A Cure
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - December 04, 2023
Cast members from Sweeney Todd  came in to record 'We’ll Be There.' Nathan Salstone was the Musical Director, Arranger for this recording.
Judith Light Joins Billy Crystal's Apple TV+ Series BEFORE
by Michael Major - December 04, 2023
Judith Light is joining Billy Crystal in the cast of his upcoming Apple TV+ series, Before. Adam Bernstein will be directing the pilot episode from Paramount TV Studios. Written by Sarah Thorp, Before is a psychological thriller about a child psychiatrist, Eli (Crystal), who recently lost his wife, Lynn (Light).
APPROPRIATE Starring Sarah Paulson & More Extends on Broadway Through Early March
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2023
Second Stage Theater’s production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ APPROPRIATE, directed by Lila Neugebauer, has extended three weeks. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Voting Now Open to Pick the Next On Stage Top 10!
by Team BWW - December 04, 2023
Voting is now open to select the Top 10 for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students. Vote today!
Photos: THE COLOR PURPLE Character Posters Show New Look at Colman Domingo, Danielle Brooks & More
by Michael Major - December 04, 2023
Ahead of the release of the The Color Purple, check out new character poster photos for the musical movie, featuring Taraji P. Henson as Shug Avery, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi as Young Celie, H.E.R. as Squeak, Colman Domingo as Mister, Corey Hawkins as Harpo, Halle Bailey as Young Nettie, Danielle Brooks as Sofia, and Fantasia Barrino as Celie.
THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA Original Cast Recording to be Released in 2024
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2023
GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS will release an original cast recording for 'THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA' from LINCOLN CENTER THEATER.

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