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Social Roundup: First THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Muiscal Reactions After Debut Public Screening
by Michael Major - November 17, 2023
The first reactions to the new movie musical adaptation of The Color Purple are here! While formal reviews will be released at a later date, take a look at what the first audiences who have seen the movie posted to social media. The Color Purple stars Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Halle Bailey, and more.
Jessica Vosk & Mauricio Martínez to Host Annual Bryant Park Tree Lighting
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2023
Bryant Park's annual Tree Lighting at Bank of America Winter Village is returning this month. It will be hosted by Jessica Vosk and Mauricio Martínez. See more details here!
Review Roundup: WISH Starring Ariana DeBose Comes to Theaters; Find Out What Critics Think of Disney's Latest Movie Musical
by Michael Major - November 17, 2023
Disney is continuing its 100th anniversary with WISH, a brand-new movie musical starring Oscar-winning West Side Story star Ariana DeBose. Ahead of Wish's highly-anticipated theatrical release, find out what critics think of the brand-new film now! Read the reviews for Disney's WISH now.
Listen: Julie Garnyé & Stephen Schwartz's 'Forgiveness' Embrace' Out Now
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2023
The new single from vocalist Julie Garnyé and the Grammy, Tony, and Academy Award-winning composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz has been released. Listen here!
Videos: HERE LIES LOVE Cast Performs Three 'Unplugged' Songs From the Musical
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2023
Three new videos have been released featuring 'unplugged' versions of songs from the Broadway musical Here Lies Love. The videos feature the songs 'Eleven Days', 'Here Lies Love', and 'Sugartime Baby'.
Photos: Britney Spears 1999 Tour Costume on Display at & JULIET
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2023
Just in time for its first anniversary, the Broadway production of & Juliet has announced the display of an iconic Britney Spears tour outfit at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre. The pink and white outfit, worn by Spears on the 1999 “...Baby One More Time” Tour, will now be held inside the theater for audience members to view, where the new musical continues to play to sold out crowds nightly.
Listen: Billy Porter Drops New Album 'Black Mona Lisa'
by Michael Major - November 17, 2023
Billy Porter releases his long-awaited new album, Black Mona Lisa. Executive produced by hitmaker Justin Tranter, Black Mona Lisa is Porter’s most personal creative endeavor to date. Black Mona Lisa the album boasts the title track “Black Mona Lisa” and features fan favorite singles “Baby Was A Dancer,” “Stranger Things,” “Fashion,” and more.
Listen: Hear Leslie Odom Jr.'s New Solo Album 'When a Crooner Dies'
by Michael Major - November 17, 2023
Leslie Odom, Jr. has released his brand-new studio album, When A Crooner Dies  – available everywhere now. When A Crooner Dies is Leslie’s fifth full-length album and his first of all-new original music since 2019. Also dropping are visualizers for each track on the album. A music video for 'Loved' was also released.
Video: Johnny Mathis and Kristin Chenoweth Sing 'Santa Claus Is Coming to Town'
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2023
An all new video has been released, featuring Kristin Chenoweth and Johnny Mathis performing 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town'! The video features an endearing animated version of the two performers as they ring in the holiday season.
Listen: Hear Disney's WISH Soundtrack With Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine & More
by Michael Major - November 17, 2023
The brand-new soundtrack for Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Wish” is available now on all streaming platforms (Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music and YouTube Music), on CD and vinyl, featuring the voices of Academy Award®-winning actress Ariana DeBose as Asha, Chris Pine as King Magnifico, and Alan Tudyk as Asha’s pet goat Valentino.
Tony Yazbeck Joins AMERICAN SPORTS STORY With Lindsay Mendez & Josh Andrés Rivera
by Michael Major - November 17, 2023
Tony Yazbeck has joined Ryan Murphy’s latest FX anthology American Sports Story. Yazbeck will play a key recurring role opposite the previously reported Tony winner Lindsay Mendez, West Side story and Hamilton alum Josh Andrés Rivera, and Patrick Schwarzenegger.
Video: First Look at TO WONG FOO The Musical at the Hope Mill Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2023
An all new trailer has been released for the world premiere of TO WONG FOO THE MUSICAL, which opened at Hope Mill Theatre on 21 October for a limited 9-week run. Check out the video here!
Photos: New Look at Audra McDonald, Colman Domingo & More in RUSTIN; Now Streaming on Netflix
by Michael Major - November 17, 2023
Directed by DGA Award and five-time Tony Award winner George C. Wolfe and starring Emmy Award winner Colman Domingo, Rustin also includes Audra McDonald, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Adrienne Warren, Michael Potts, CCH Pounder, and more. Check out new photos of the cast now!
Josh Groban Releases 'Closer 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition' With Six Unreleased Tracks
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2023
Hot off the heels of his recent GRAMMY-Award nomination for Sweeney Todd for Best Musical Theater Album, multi-platinum award-winning singer, songwriter, actor, and global superstar Josh Groban commemorates two decades of his 6x-platinum blockbuster breakout album, Closer, with Closer 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition out now.
New Musical TAMMY FAYE is Coming to Broadway During 2024-25 Season
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2023
The Almeida Theatre production of the Olivier-nominated musical, TAMMY FAYE, will premiere at a Nederlander Theatre on Broadway in the 2024-25 Season. Learn more about the production here!
Video: Marc Shaiman, Benj Pasek, and Justin Paul Perform 'Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It?' From ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2023
Songwriters Marc Shaiman, Benj Pasek, and Justin Paul performed 'Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It?' from Only Murders in the Building in an all new video posted to social media. Check out the video here!
Patrick Page in ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE Extends Through February 25; Plus New Photos!
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2023
All The Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented The Villain, a new work created and performed by Patrick Page and based on the villains of William Shakespeare, will extend performances at the DR2 (103 E 15th Street) Theatre through Sunday, February 25, 2024.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 17th, 2023
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2023
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 17, 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: SPAMALOT Opens On Broadway
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2023
The Tony Award-winning Best Musical Comedy Monty Python's Spamalot celebrates opening knight tonight at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street).   Read the reviews!
Derek & Julianne Hough to Host Disney Holiday Special; ALADDIN to Perform
by Michael Major - November 16, 2023
ABC and Disney Parks are lighting up the holiday season with two musical specials filmed across the country and directed by Sam Wrench (“Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour”), hosted by Julianne Hough and Derek Hough. The Broadway and North American tour cast of Disney’s “Aladdin” are set to perform “Friend Like Me” during the Christmas Day Parade.
Video: Newly Imagined PETER PAN Releases 'This Way to Neverland' Series
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2023
The newly imagined production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway classic, PETER PAN has released two videos of a three-part  series, entitled “This Way to Neverland'. Watch here!
Photos: Museum of Broadway Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary & Donates 100K to Broadway Cares
by Bruce Glikas - November 16, 2023
See photos of the Museum of Broadway celebrating their 1-year anniversary by making a generous donation of 100K to Broadway Cares. Learn more about this significant milestone and their commitment to supporting Broadway.
Video: Watch Highlights from SPAMALOT on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - November 16, 2023
The Tony Award-winning Best Musical Comedy Monty Python's Spamalot celebrates opening knight tonight, November 16 at the St. James Theatre. In this vide, watch the cast in action!
Video: Watch Hannah Waddingham & TED LASSO Co-Star Phil Dunster Perform 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas'
by Michael Major - November 16, 2023
Hannah Waddingham is getting a little help from her Ted Lasso co-stars for her upcoming Christmas musical special! Watch the West End and Broadway alum perform 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas' with Phil Dunster below! The video clip also features the Fabulous Lounge Swingers.
Photos: Go Inside the First Preview of HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2023
Take a look at the first preview of HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO on Broadway. Learn how to purchase tickets!

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