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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.
Photos: See New MEAN GIRLS Posters With Reneé Rapp, 'the Plastics' & More
by Michael Major - December 04, 2023
With a book by Tina Fey, music by Jeff Richmond, lyrics by Nell Benjamin, the film based on the Mean Girls stage musical will star Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, Auli’i Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey, Avantika, Bebe Wood, Christopher Briney, Jenna Fischer, Busy Philipps, Ashley Park, Fey, and Tim Meadows. Check out the new photos now!
Nikki Renée Daniels, J. Harrison Ghee, Cheyenne Jackson & More Join Encores! ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2023
NEW YORK CITY CENTER announced additional casting for the first production of the 30th Encores! series, Once Upon a Mattress. Find out who will join the star-studded company!
Video: Shaina Taub Performs 'Keep Marching' From SUFFS; Tickets On Sale Now!
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2023
In conjunction with tickets going on sale, author of Suffs Shaina Taub released a special performance video featuring a stripped-down version of the musical’s new finale, “Keep Marching.”  Check out the video here!
Listen: GUYS & DOLLS Star Marisha Wallace Releases Christmas Single 'Little House in the Snow'
by Michael Major - December 04, 2023
Multi-award-winning singer, songwriter and actor Marisha Wallace releases original Christmas single Little House in the Snow, a collaboration with GRAMMY-winning songwriter Toby Gad. Currently on stage in the critically-acclaimed Guys & Dolls, Wallace is one of Broadway and the West End's biggest names.
Photos: SIX Welcomes All New Queens This Week
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2023
The Tony Award-winning hit musical SIX by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, welcomes new Queens tomorrow, December 5, 2023, to Broadway’s Lena Horne Theatre. Check out all new photos of the new cast here! 
Music Theatre International Acquires THE PRINCE OF EGYPT Musical For Licensing
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2023
Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International has announced the acquisition of DreamWorks Theatricals' The Prince of Egypt.
CENTRAL PARK Musical Series Canceled By Apple TV+ After Three Seasons
by Michael Major - December 04, 2023
With original musical numbers in each episode, the series included guest voice actors like Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald, Norm Lewis, Andrew Rannells, Billy Porter, Christopher Jackson, Jack McBrayer, Amber Ruffin, Yvette Nicole Brown, Craig Robinson, Tim Meadows, David Alan Grier, and more.
WOLF HALL Series Adds Harriet Walter & Timothy Spall
by Michael Major - December 04, 2023
Harriet Walter and Timothy Spall will join Mark Rylance, Damian Lewis, Jonathan Pryce, Kate Phillips and Lilit Lesser in the upcoming sequel to PBS' Emmy-nominated Wolf Hall miniseries. Walter will be playing Lady Margaret Pole, alongside Spall as the Duke of Norfolk.
Broadway Buying Guide: December 4, 2023
by Team BWW - December 04, 2023
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 4, 2023.
Photos: Check Out New THE COLOR PURPLE Stills With Fantasia Barrino, H.E.R., Halle Bailey & More
by Michael Major - December 04, 2023
The photos include Phylicia Pearl Mpasi and Halle Bailey as young Celie and Nettie. The stills also include Danielle Brooks performing 'Hello No!' as Sofia and Fantasia Barrino performing 'I'm Here' as Celie. New glimpses of Corey Hawkins as Harpo, H.E.R. as Squeak, Colman Domingo as Mister, and Taraji P. Henson as Shug Avery are also featured.
Victoria Pedretti Will Make Broadway Debut in AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2023
 Critically acclaimed film and television star Victoria Pedretti (“The  Haunting of Bly Manor,” “You”) will make her Broadway debut as 'Petra Stockmann' in An Enemy of the People. Learn more about the production here!
GUTENBERG! Packs Them In, But Tonys Still Veto Producers' Eligibility Request
by Cara Joy David - December 04, 2023
Gutenberg! The Musical! has been one of the few 2023-2024 season bright spots at the box office. And I admit, it has outpaced my expectations. But, it’s almost 20 years old, and so the Tony Awards Administration Committee has deemed it should compete in the Best Revival category.
Streaming: Sara Bareilles Dons Her Apron Again For The Special Engagement Feature Film WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL
by Bobby Patrick - December 04, 2023
Little Bobby was completely captivated by this film of WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL, a show that really does, as its press release says, “... celebrate the power of friendship'
Video: Taraji P. Henson Talks THE COLOR PURPLE and More on CBS Sunday Morning
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2023
Taraji P. Henson was recently featured in a segment on CBS Sunday Morning to talk about the upcoming The Color Purple film, and more.
Video: Kristin Chenoweth Joins GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! as 'Producer'
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2023
Kristin Chenoweth joined the cast of Gutenberg! the Musical! at a recent performance in the role of 'Producer.' Check out the video here!
Photos: Inside the Kennedy Center Honors, Honoring Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah, and Dionne Warwick
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2023
The 46th Kennedy Center Honorees Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah, and Dionne Warwick were celebrated in Washington, D.C., at the Honors Gala on December 3, 2023 in the Kennedy Center Opera House.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 4th, 2023
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2023
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 4, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Exclusive: MOULIN ROUGE! Cast Hits the Recording Studio to Sing Carols For A Cure
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - December 03, 2023
The Cast of Moulin Rouge came to record a new song written and arranged by cast member Bobby Daye, who was also the musical director at the recording.  The song is called “Gonna Give Love” and will surely become a new standard for your holiday music playlist.
Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Willam Has The Prettiest Boat
by Jayke Workman - December 03, 2023
From RuPaul's Drag Race to the West End, Willam is an artist of many colors.
46th Kennedy Center Honorees Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Queen Latifah, Barry Gibb, and Dionne Warwick Recieve Medallions
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2023
The 46th Kennedy Center Honorees Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah, and Dionne Warwick are celebrated in Washington, D.C. in advance of THE 46TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS. Check out a photo here!
LONE STAR's Nijayè Owens to Take Over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Today
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2023
Ruth Stage Social Media Manager Nijayè Owens takes over BroadwayWorld.com's Instagram today to give our readers a behind the scenes look at Lone Star! 

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