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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 22nd, 2023
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2023
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 22, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 
Video: Celebrate 40 Years of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by Sidney Paterra - August 21, 2023
40 years ago, on August 21, 1983, La Cage Aux Folles opened on Broadway at the Palace Theatre. Watch videos from the show's journey!
Photos: HERE LIES LOVE Cast Gathers to Mark Ninoy Aquino Day
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2023
Sunday, August 20, 2023 marked Ninoy Aquino Day, the 40th anniversary of the death of Ninoy- an event that is depicted eight times a week in Here Lies Love. To mark the anniversary, David Byrne, Jose Llana, Melody Butiu, Moses Villarama, and other members of the HERE LIES LOVE cast and family attended a flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremony at the Beningno Aquino Triangle in Jamaica, Queens. 
Photos: First Look at Betty Who in Rehearsals for HADESTOWN
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2023
Get a first look at Betty Who in rehearsals for HADESTOWN. Check out these behind-the-scenes photos of the talented performer preparing for her role in the hit musical.
ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME To Play Final Broadway Performance Next Month
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2023
Once Upon A One More Time, the new musical featuring Britney Spears' chart-topping hits, will play its final Broadway performance in September at the Marquis Theatre after 123 performances. Don't miss your chance to see this electrifying and witty musical comedy before it closes.
Video: Inside Opening Night of EL MAGO POP on Broadway
by Opening Night - August 21, 2023
Antonio Díaz, the most successful illusionist the continent of Europe has ever produced,  comes direct from Barcelona with of his highly anticipated, eponymous Broadway show, El Mago Pop. The production officially opened on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre and BroadwayWorld was there! Watch highlights in this video!
Vineyard Theatre Sets World Premiere & New York Premiere for 2023-24 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2023
Discover the eagerly anticipated lineup of world premiere and New York premiere shows coming to Vineyard Theatre for their 2023-24 season. Get all the details on performance dates and highlights in this comprehensive article.
Photos: Inside EL MAGO POP's Opening Night on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - August 21, 2023
Get a glimpse of Antonio Diaz, also known as El Mago Pop, as he takes Broadway by storm with his mesmerizing show. Witness the magic and wonder of EL MAGO POP for a limited time. Book your tickets now and experience the mind-blowing illusions and captivating performances that have made this show a must-see event on Broadway.
Video: Watch India Carney Sing 'Climb Ev'ry Mountain' From New Rodgers & Hammerstein EP
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2023
Discover the latest collaboration between The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization and stories, as they release a new EP featuring beloved musical theater classics. Stream the timeless tunes on your favorite platforms now.
Video: Go Inside Michael James Scott's Broadway Crib
by Nicole Rosky - August 21, 2023
When Michael James Scott isn't making magic onstage in Broadway's Aladdin, you'll find him backstage at the New Amsterdam Theatre in his fully decked out dressing room. Check out a full tour of his Broadway crib in the video here!
Giselle Gutierrez, Aaron Kaburick, and More Join McClure and Lakis in North American Tour of MRS. DOUBTFIRE
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2023
The producers of MRS. DOUBTFIRE, the smash hit musical comedy currently playing to sold-out houses in London's West End, have announced the full cast for the North American Tour launching next month.
THEATER CAMP Sets Hulu & Digital Release Date
by Michael Major - August 21, 2023
Tony Award winner Ben Platt (Dear Evan Hansen) and Molly Gordon (Booksmart) star in the original comedy Theater Camp as Amos and Rebecca-Diane – lifelong best friends and drama instructors at a rundown camp in upstate New York. The cast also features Patti Harrison, Nathan Lee Graham, Ayo Edebiri, Owen Thiele, Amy Sedaris, and more.
Listen: HARMONY Releases Second Single 'Every Single Day'; Full Digital Album Drops This Month
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2023
Ghostlight Records and producers Ken Davenport, Sandi Moran and Garry Kief have released “Every Single Day,” the second single from the upcoming Broadway production of Harmony – the new musical by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman with direction and choreography by Warren Carlyle. “Every Single Day” is sung by Danny Kornfeld who plays 'Young Rabbi' in the musical.
World Premiere Wisconsin Serves as Model of New Work Support
by Cara Joy David - August 21, 2023
Last week, I looked at support for independent producers. And there is more to be written about that—for example, the Creative & Independent Producer Alliance’s National New Work Development Network is likely to become even more important as we move forward. But this week is about World Premiere Wisconsin, a statewide new work festival that ran from March 1 through June 30, 2023.
Natalie Shaw, Maya Petropoulos, and More to Star in MEAN GIRLS North American Tour - Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2023
The tour opens on September 26 at the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse, NY. From there, it continues to the Kimmel Cultural Campus in Philadelphia, PA before visiting various cities across North America. Find out all the details on who has joined the cast!
SWEENEY TODD 2023 Broadway Cast Recording Releases Track List
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2023
Check out the track list for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2023 Broadway Cast Recording), which will be released on streaming and digital platforms on Friday, September 8.
Video: Watch Lauren Jones and Kara Lane Sing 'Mrs. de Winter Is Here' from REBECCA
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2023
The English language premiere of Rebecca is coming soon to Charing Cross Theatre and we have a first look! In this video, watch as Lauren Jones (2nd Mrs. de Winter) and Kara Lane (Mrs. Danvers) record 'Mrs. de Winter Is Here' at The Umbrella Rooms.
Broadway Buying Guide: August 21, 2023
by Team BWW - August 21, 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, August 21, 2023.
THE OUTSIDERS Musical Will Open on Broadway in 2024
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2023
The Outsiders, the new musical based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton & Francis Ford Coppola's landmark motion picture, will come to Broadway this season at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.
Lucy Moss and Toby Marlow's New Musical, WHY AM I SO SINGLE? Gets Workshop
by Aliya Al-Hassan - August 21, 2023
Toby Marlow & Lucy Moss’s new musical Why Am I So Single? will have a ticketed workshop at the Lilian Baylis Studio Theatre at Sadler's Wells, from Wednesday 6 – Sunday 10 September 2023.  Why Am I So Single? is a new musical about two perpetually single best friends who can’t figure out why they are so single, and who (on a completely unrelated note) are deciding what to write their next musical about.
Photos: See New Workshop Photos for SINATRA THE MUSICAL, Starring Matt Doyle
by Aliya Al-Hassan - August 21, 2023
As rehearsals for Sinatra The Musical, the much anticipated brand new musical based on the life and career of the legend and cultural icon began last week, new photographs taken during a workshop presentation of the show have been released.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 21, 2023
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2023
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  August 21, 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: EL MAGO POP Opens on Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - August 20, 2023
El Mago Pop, the eponymous Broadway show from Antonio Díaz, “El Mago Pop,” opens on Broadway tonight, Sunday, August 20th at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, making Antonio the youngest illusionist to have his own show on Broadway. Check out what the critics had to say here!
A SPAMALOT Recap- Everything You Need to Know!
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2023
The search for the grail will continue on Broadway this fall! Direct from a sold out run at the Kennedy Center, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical comedy Monty Python’s SPAMALOT will return to Broadway at the St. James Theatre.
Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Charmed I'm Sure with Barrett Wilbert Weed
by Jayke Workman - August 20, 2023
In this episode, Mean Girls star Barrett Wilbert Weed shares her experience working in tv and film, and overcoming the ups and downs of the musical theater industry. Barrett also touches on what it's like to be part of iconic shows with cult followings, and how her upbringing led her to the world of the arts. U guys, we giggle a lot, you don't wanna miss this episode.

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