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Broadway Ticket Scalpers Will Soon Need to Report Sales to the Government
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2023
A new rule will require ticket scalpers to reveal their sales, including those of Broadway tickets. Learn more about what this rule entails here!
Rob Madge's MY SON'S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?) Comes to Broadway in February 2024
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2023
 Following sold-out and critically acclaimed runs in London’s West End and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Olivier Award nominated play My Son's A Queer (But What Can You Do?) starring writer and performer Rob Madge, will arrive on Broadway this spring at the Lyceum Theatre. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
Review Roundup: James Monroe Iglehart Leads Pre-Broadway Louis Armstrong Musical, A WONDERFUL WORLD
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2023
A Wonderful World, A New Musical about the Life and Loves of Louis Armstrong, is now playing in Chicago, through October 29, following a run in New Orleans. The musical is aiming to transfer to Broadway, but no information on that run has been announced.
Photos: Patrick Page Takes First Bows in ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE
by Jennifer Broski - October 17, 2023
All the Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented The Villain, starring Patrick Page, and directed by Simon Godwin, just celebrated opening night at the DR2 Theatre. Check out photos from inside the festivities!
Video: The Cast of THE WITCHES at the National Theatre Sing 'Get Up!'
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2023
In an all new video, the cast of The Witches sing Get Up! from the new musical rendition of Roald Dahl's classic tale, playing in the Olivier Theatre from 7 November. Check out the video here!
Interview: 'This Action Was Not Taken Lightly': Zoe Cohen of JUST STOP OIL on Disrupting LES MISERABLES, Climate Action and Theatre's Role in Creating Change.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - October 17, 2023
On 4 October, five protesters stormed the stage during performance of Les Misérables in London. JUST STOP OIL is a nonviolent civil resistance group demanding the UK Government stop licensing all new oil, gas and coal projects. 
Audra McDonald, Julian Ovenden, Marisha Wallace, and Patrick Wilson Set For MY FAVORITE THINGS Concert in London
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2023
Six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald, Olivier Award nominee Julian Ovenden, Olivier Award nominee Marisha Wallace, and two-time Tony, two-time Golden Globe and Emmy Award nominee Patrick Wilson are the first four leading names to be revealed for the previously announced My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 17th, 2023
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2023
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 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: Patrick Page Stars In ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE: HOW SHAKESPEARE INVENTED THE VILLAIN
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2023
All the Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented The Villain, starring Patrick Page  is now playing at the DR2 Theatre (103 E 15th Street). Read the reviews!
Photos: First Look At Frankie Grande And More In THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW At Bucks County Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2023
Actor, producer and reality star, Frankie Grande, heads the cast of an all-new production of “Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show” at Bucks County Playhouse running through October 28.  See photos from the production!
HERE LIES LOVE Celebrates GLAAD Spirit Day With A Post-Show DJ Set By Griffin Maxwell Brooks
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2023
Celebrate GLAAD Spirit Day with a Post-Show DJ Set by Griffin Maxwell Brooks at HERE LIES LOVE. Join us this Thursday, October 19 for a night of music and support.
Melbourne Fringe to Present AN EVENING WITH JK, A New Play Centered on JK Rowling
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2023
iscover the thought-provoking play 'An Evening with JK' at Melbourne Fringe Festival. Transgender activist Anna Piper Scott stars as JK Rowling, delving into the controversial views of the renowned author.
Photos: SWEENEY TODD Celebrates 200th Performance on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2023
Just last week, the cast of Sweeney Todd celebrated its 200th performance with some treats from MilkBar (red velvet, of course!). Check out photos from inside the special day!
Video: Celebrate 20 Years of THE BOY FROM OZ
by Sidney Paterra - October 16, 2023
2O years ago, on October 16, 2003, The Boy From Oz opened on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre, where it went on to play 32 previews and 365 regular performances.
Joanna Merlin, Original FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Star, Dies at 92
by Michael Major - October 16, 2023
Merlin was the original Tzeitel in Fiddler on the Roof on Broadway. Merlin cast several Stephen Sondheim musicals, including Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, Merrily We Roll Along, Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, and Pacific Overtures. She also cast Evita and On the Twentieth Century. She was seen on screen in Fame and Law & Order.
Video: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of GUTENBERG!
by Red Carpet - October 16, 2023
It was a big night last Thursday at the James Earl Jones Theatre, where Tony Award nominees Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells returned to Broadway in Gutenberg! The Musical!  In this video, check out interviews from the star studded red carpet with Jimmy Fallon, Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Nathan Lane, Kerry Butler, Nikki M. James and more!
Cast Set for World Premiere of SUGAR HILL: THE ELLINGTON/STRAYHORN NUTCRACKER
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2023
The complete cast has been set for the world premiere of Sugar Hill: The Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for SPAMALOT on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - October 16, 2023
Once in every season, there comes a show like this! Rehearsals are underway for the Broadway revival of Spamalot. In this video, watch as we check in with the cast as they rehearse!
Single Tickets for MOTHER PLAY Starring Jessica Lange, Jim Parsons & Celia Keenan-Bolger To Go On Sale Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2023
Single tickets for Second Stage Theater's upcoming world premiere of Paula Vogel’s MOTHER PLAY will go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, October 17 at 12pm. 
Photos: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Celebrates 1000 Performances
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2023
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS marked a monumental achievement with its 1000th performance. See photos from the celebration below!
Video: Madonna Performs 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina' From EVITA on New Tour
by Michael Major - October 16, 2023
Madonna paid tribute to her role in the film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Evita during her new 'Celebration World Tour.' While singing 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina,' the production's large screens display photos of the real Evá Peron. Watch a video from the performance and check out all of the upcoming tour dates!
HADESTOWN Broadway Cast to Perform at Library of Congress and Join Permanent Collection
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2023
Hadestown will be formally added into the Library of Congress collections in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, October 17.
Janet Dacal, Justina Machado & More to Star in REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL at A.R.T.
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2023
Janet Dacal, Justina Machado, and more will star in REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL at A.R.T. The show, based on the play by Josefina López and HBO's Real Women Have Curves, opens on December 6, 2023, and runs until January 21, 2024. Don't miss this powerful production.
Rachel Bloom To Return Off-Broadway in DEATH, LET ME DO MY SHOW This December
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2023
Death, Let Me Do My Show, the original one-woman musical comedy written by and starring Emmy Award-winner Rachel Bloom and directed by Seth Barrish will return this winter for an encore engagement following its critically-acclaimed, sold-out run this fall.
HARMONY on Broadway to Offer $18.00 Tickets as Part of New Ticketing Initiative
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2023
A new ticketing initiative is launching for the new Broadway production of Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman’s Harmony which begins previews at the Barrymore Theatre on Wednesday, October 18th. 

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