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Concord Theatricals Acquires Licensing Rights to JAGGED LITTLE PILL
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2023
Concord Theatricals has secured exclusive worldwide stage licensing rights to Alanis Morissette, Glen Ballard and Diablo Cody’s acclaimed Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill: The Musical.
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On THE GREAT GATSBY at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Alan Henry - October 24, 2023
Paper Mill Playhouse, recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award, opened their production of the world premiere of The Great Gatsby, based on the iconic novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. What did the critics think?
Photos/Video: Original BACK TO THE FUTURE Star Joins Broadway Cast Onstage to Perform 'Earth Angel'
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2023
On Saturday, October 21st, the Broadway production of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical celebrated “Back to the Future Day” with special performances from Harry Waters Jr., best known as Marvin Berry in the original “Back to the Future” film. Check out photos and video from inside the big night!
Video: Daniel Radcliffe Reveals His MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Pre-Show Ritual With Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez on COLBERT
by Michael Major - October 24, 2023
Merrily We Roll Along stars Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez, and Jonathan Groff sat down on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert last night. During the interview, Daniel Radcliffe discussed how his pre-show ritual might 'annoy' people, leading them into discussing how they each get ready for their performances. Watch the video now!
Photos: Christian Slater, Jesse Eisenberg, Raul Esparza, and More Honor Warren Leight at THE 24 HOUR PLAYS
by Bruce Glikas - October 24, 2023
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS' 23rd Annual The 24 Hour Plays On Broadway event took place last night, honoring playwright and screenwriter Warren Leight, a longtime supporter of the organization. Check out photos from the event here!
Photos: On the Red Carpet at The Dramatists Guild Foundation 2023 Gala
by Jennifer Broski - October 24, 2023
The Dramatists Guild Foundation 2023 Gala took place last night, October 24. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out all the photos here!
Video: Shoshana Bean and Brandon Victor Dixon Perform 'Not Even The King' From Alicia Keys' HELL'S KITCHEN
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2023
An all new video has been released featuring the song 'Not Even The King' from Hell's Kitchen, the new musical from Alicia Keys! Check out the video here!
THE HUNGER GAMES Will Make Stage Debut in London in Autumn 2024
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2023
The first-ever live stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ internationally acclaimed novel “The Hunger Games” and Lionsgate’s worldwide box office phenomenon THE HUNGER GAMES will make its debut in London in Autumn 2024.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 24th, 2023
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2023
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 24, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Star-Studded Cast & Creatives Of HERE WE ARE Celebrate Opening Night at The Shed!
by Bruce Glikas - October 23, 2023
Go inside opening night of, Here We Are, the new musical from David Ives and Stephen Sondheim, at The Shed’s Griffin Theater. See the star-studded cast of the final Sondheim musical and more hit the blue carpet!
Broadway Cares Makes $1 Million Grant To Entertainment Community Fund In Wake Of SAG-AFTRA And WGA Strikes
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2023
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS announced today a $1 million emergency grant, made in the name of the Broadway community, to the Entertainment Community Fund to provide immediate assistance and services for entertainment professionals affected by the SAG-AFTRA and Writers Guild of America strikes.
Photos: The New Cast of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Heads Into Rehearsal
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2023
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway will welcome a new cast members next month. The production's newest company members are in rehearsal now for their Wizarding World debut! See photos from rehearsal here!
Updated: Chicago-Area School Cancels THE PROM Over Concerns Of 'Violence'
by Joshua Wright - October 23, 2023
Students and alumni of a Algonquin, Illinois area High School are fighting to save a prom, but not the one you're thinking of. They've taken to social media to try and save a canceled production of The Prom, a Broadway musical that told the story of Emma -  a student who makes waves in her small town for wanting to bring her girlfriend to their prom.
Video: HERE WE ARE, the Final Sondheim Musical, Celebrates Opening Night
by Opening Night - October 23, 2023
Here We Are, the new musical from David Ives and Stephen Sondheim, is now officially playing at The Shed’s Griffin Theater where it just celebrated opening night. In this video, watch as we take you to the red carpet for the festivities!
Video: Watch Corbin Bleu & LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Cast Perform 'Ya Never Know' on GMA3
by Michael Major - October 23, 2023
Watch a video of Corbin Bleu and the cast of Little Shop of Horrors performing 'Ya Never Know' on GMA3. The performance came after he and Constance Wu perform 'Suddenly Seymour' on the main Good Morning America broadcast this morning. Bleu is joined by D'Kaylah Unique Whitley, Tiffany Renee Thompdon, and Khadija Sankoh as the Urchins.
Photos: Inside the Opening Night Party for the Final Sondheim Musical HERE WE ARE at The Shed
by Bruce Glikas - October 23, 2023
Explore the photos from the star-studded opening night party of Sondheim's HERE WE ARE. Featuring Bobby Cannavale, Micaela Diamond, Tracie Bennett, and more, this exclusive collection takes you behind the scenes of this highly anticipated production.
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL at A.R.T.
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2023
Take an look at the rehearsals for REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL at A.R.T. with these behind-the-scenes photos. Get a sneak peek at the cast and creative team in action before the show hits the stage.
SPAMALOT to Offer $39 & $44 Tickets Through Rush and Lottery
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2023
Discover how to secure discounted tickets for the uproarious Monty Python musical, SPAMALOT on Broadway. Learn about the rush and lottery options available, so you don't miss out on this hilarious show.
Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff & Lindsay Mendez to Talk MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG on COLBERT & TODAY This Week
by Michael Major - October 23, 2023
Merrily We Roll Along stars Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez are coming to your TV screens this week! The Broadway trio will appear on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert and will sit down with with Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager on the TODAY Show.
Video: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Cast Hits the Road
by Nicole Rosky - October 23, 2023
The North American Tour of Girl From the North Country, written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson and featuring Tony Award-winning orchestrations by Simon Hale, has officially hit the road! In this video, watch as two of the show's stars, Jennifer Blood  and John Schiappa recently sat down with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to chat about the 25-city tour.
Christy Altomare, Joey McIntyre, Joy Woods & More to Lead THE WANDERER Industry Presentation
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2023
The Wanderer, the musical about the life and music of Rock & Roll Hall-of-Famer Dion DiMucci, will have an invitation-only pre-Broadway industry presentation on November 10 at Carroll Music Studios in New York City.
Rachel Zegler Departs PADDINGTON IN PERU Movie
by Michael Major - October 23, 2023
West Side Story star Rachel Zegler has departed the upcoming Paddington in Peru film. Ben Whishaw, Imelda Staunton, Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Antonio Banderas and Olivia Colman will still appear in the film.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE & More to Take Part in TDF's 2023-24 Veterans Theatregoing Program
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2023
Discover the shows featured in TDF's 2023-24 Veterans Theatregoing Program, including BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL and A BEAUTIFUL NOISE. Learn how veterans can attend these exciting performances and find out all the details about this initiative supporting veteran theatregoers.
Video: Watch Corbin Bleu & Constance Wu Perform 'Suddenly Seymour' From LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Michael Major - October 23, 2023
Cobrin Bleu and Constace Wu stopped by Good Morning America to perform 'Suddenly Seymour' from the Off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors. Watch the video of the new Seymour and Audrey now!
Debbie Wileman Will Bring 'Judy Garland' We Need a Little Christmas to Carnegie Hall With Chita Rivera and Margaret O'Brien
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2023
Debbie Wileman, the singing sensation who captured world-wide attention during the global pandemic with her uncanny recreation of Judy Garland’s legendary voice, will make her return to Carnegie Hall on Sunday, December 10, 2023 as the star of “Judy Garland” We Need a Little Christmas.”

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