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LET'S CALL HER PATTY, PREJUDICE & PRIDE and More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows for August by Team BWW
- August 01, 2023 What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is helping you pick what to see next by rounding up our top recommended theatre each month. Coming up off-Broadway this August is a world premiere comedy, a gender bent musical adaptation of a Jane Austen novel, and more.
Bradley Whitford and Daniel Dae Kim Will Guest Star in PETER PAN GOES WRONG in Los Angeles by BWW News Desk
- August 01, 2023 Broadway’s Peter Pan Goes Wrong will welcome Emmy winner Bradley Whitford of “The West Wing” and “The Handmaid’s Tale” and Daniel Dae Kim, star of “Hawaii 5-0,” “Lost,” and “The Good Doctor” to the company as special guest stars at Center Theatre Group at the Ahmanson Theatre.
Enter for a Chance to Win a Free Cabin on The Broadway Cruise! by BWW News Desk
- August 01, 2023 Calling all Broadway fans! We're giving you a chance to join Christian Borle, Phillipa Soo, Norm Lewis and more on The Broadway Cruise from Miami to Key West and Grand Cayman, March 13-18, 2024. Experience live performances, Broadway karaoke, interactive panels and more! Enter for your chance to win a free cabin today!
Video: Inside Rehearsal For MJ THE MUSICAL on Tour by BWW News Desk
- August 01, 2023 MJ the Musical will soon launch its First National Tour at Broadway In Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre from August 1 – September 2, 2023. Check out a first look at the cast in rehearsal in the all new video here
Photos: Inside Opening Night of NYTW's THE HALF-GOD OF RAINFALL by Jennifer Broski
- August 01, 2023 New York Theatre Workshop just celebrated opening night of The Half-God of Rainfall, a co-production with American Repertory Theater by Hay Festival Medal for Poetry winner Inua Ellams. Check out photos from inside the celebration!
Review Roundup: THE HALF-GOD OF RAINFALL Opens at NYTW by BWW News Desk
- August 01, 2023 New York Theatre Workshop is now presenting The Half-God of Rainfall, a co-production with American Repertory Theater by Hay Festival Medal for Poetry winner Inua Ellams. Let's see what the critics are saying...
Danny DeVito Led I NEED THAT on Broadway Sets Dates & Creative Team by BWW News Desk
- July 31, 2023 Don't miss out on the highly-anticipated Broadway debut of 'I NEED THAT' starring Danny DeVito. Find out all the details about the show's performances starting in October and get ready for an unforgettable theatrical experience.
Video: Antonio Diaz Previews EL MAGO POP Broadway Show With Teleportation Trick on TODAY by Michael Major
- July 31, 2023 This morning, world renowned illusionist Antonio Diaz, also known as “El Mago Pop,” made his U.S. national television debut on NBC’s “Today Show.” He performed a once in a lifetime trick on Rockefeller Plaza in which he teleported four random audience members between two glass boxes. Watch the video of the magic trick now!
Video: Celebrate 20 Years of AVENUE Q by Sidney Paterra
- July 31, 2023 20 years ago, Avenue Q opened on Broadway at the John Golden Theatre, where it ran for over six years and 2534 performances. Watch videos from throughout the show's Broadway journey!
Paul Reubens, Known For Playing Pee-Wee Herman, Dies at 70 by Michael Major
- July 31, 2023 BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Paul Reubens, known for his character of Pee-Wee Herman, has died at the age of 70. In 2010, Reubens brought The Pee-Wee Herman Show to Broadway production for a limited run at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre. It was recorded for an HBO special and released in 2011.
J. Harrison Ghee, Steven Pasquale, Amber Gray, and More Will Lead Industry Reading of MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL by BWW News Desk
- July 31, 2023 MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL the 1994 iconic blockbuster book by John Berendt, which still holds a New York Times bestseller list record, is being developed into a new musical and will have an invitation only industry reading on August 3rd and 4th, 2023 in New York City. Learn more about the musical, and find out who is starring in the reading, here!
Broadway Buying Guide: July 31, 2023 by Team BWW
- July 31, 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, July 31, 2023.
Video: Watch Alex Newell Perform 'Independently Owned' From SHUCKED on THE VIEW by Michael Major
- July 31, 2023 Tony winner Alex Newell appeared on The View to perform the 'Independently Owned' from Shucked on Broadway. Before the interview, Newell sat down to discuss their history-making Tony win, 'cackling' to the Shucked script when they first read it, and the standing ovations they receive every night after 'Independently Owned.' Watch the video!
EVITA Closes Early at A.R.T. Due to COVID-19 Cases in the Company by BWW News Desk
- July 31, 2023 Evita closed early at the American Repertory Theater due to COVID-19 cases within the company. The musical was originally set to run through July 30, but played its final performance on July 28.
Listen: Andrew Burnap and Dakin Mathews Talk CAMELOT on LITTLE KNOWN FACTS by BWW News Desk
- July 31, 2023 This week, go behind the scenes with Camelot stars Andrew Burnap and Dakin Mathews. Dakin and Andrew join Ilana Levine for a live podcast event in Bryant Park and share hilarious and revealing details about working on this revamped production by Aaron Sorkin.
Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Only Make Believe with Tamela Aldridge by Jayke Workman
- July 30, 2023 In this episode, Jayke is joined by Tamela Aldridge, the Executive Artistic Director of the amazing organization, Only Make Believe! Tamela has an extensive background as an actor prior to taking over the leadership position of OMB, and she speaks to her experience of wanting to give back but not knowing how, until she auditioned and was cast in OMB shows.