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BroadwayWorld's East Coast Summer 2023 Classical Arts Top Picks by Team BWW
- July 21, 2023 There's something for lovers of every art form on the east coat this summer, including world premiere operas, symphony performances, and exciting dance festivals. Check out our roundup of just some of the incredible classical arts performances coming up on the East Coast in Summer 2023.
Photos: The Cast of HERE LIES LOVE Takes Their Opening Night Bows by Bruce Glikas
- July 21, 2023 Here Lies Love, the new musical from David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, officially opened on Broadway last night, Thursday, July 20, at the Broadway Theatre. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows!
Video: Tony Bennett Sings Broadway by BWW News Desk
- July 21, 2023 BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Tony Bennett, iconic singer and performer, has died at age 96. Bennett often performed songs popularized in the Broadway canon. Check out our roundup of Tony Bennett performing Broadway songs.
Listen: Idina Menzel Releases New Single 'Beast' by BWW News Desk
- July 21, 2023 Idina Menzel has released her new single, 'Beast', which is available to download and stream here. The track is off her upcoming album, 'Drama Queen,' which is set to be released on August 18.
Photos: Get an All New Look at BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN @sohoplace by BWW News Desk
- July 21, 2023 New production photos have been released for Nica Burns’ world premiere production of Brokeback Mountain, as the show enters its final three weeks of performances, running @sohoplace theatre until 12 August 2023.
THE COLOR PURPLE Film Release Date May Shift Amidst Strikes by BWW News Desk
- July 21, 2023 Amidst the ongoing strikes, Warner Bros. may be shifting the release date for the upcoming movie musical adaptation of The Color Purple. This comes as the result of the strikes of SAG-AFTRA and the Writers Guild of America, who are fighting producers for new contracts.
Photos: ALADDIN, THE LION KING & More Take The Stage At Broadway in Bryant Park by Genevieve Rafter Keddy
- July 20, 2023 The 2023 Broadway in Bryant Park series is currently under way, bringing the best of Broadway back together for free performances, every Thursday in July. Today's performances included the upcoming Broadway musical How to Dance in Ohio (Pre-show), Aladdin, Frozen, The Lion King, with 106.7 LITE FM Host Delilah.
Video: Karen Ziemba Is Having Such Doubts at Theatre Aspen by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge
- July 20, 2023 In this video, watch as Broadway favorite Karen Ziemba opens up about her latest role in Patrick Shanley's Pulitzer Prize-winning Doubt at Theatre Aspen.
VIDEO: 'Dance At The Gym' From The Muny's WEST SIDE STORY by Alan Henry
- July 20, 2023 The Muny's production of West Side Story starring Christian Douglas, Kanisha Feliciano, Jerusha Cavazos, Yurel Echezarreta, Sean Harrison Jones and Ken Page began performances on July 15. Watch highlights of 'Dance At The Gym' in all new video!
Video: David Byrne Reveals What Inspired Him to Create HERE LIES LOVE on MORNING JOE by Michael Major
- July 20, 2023 David Byrne appeared on “Morning Joe” to discuss creating Here Lies Love, which explores Filipino Dictator Ferdinand Marcos and former First Lady Imelda Marcos’ rise to power in the late Twentieth Century. During the interview, Byrne discussed the video of Imelda Marcos that inspired the musical.
Video: Andrew Rannells Shares GUTENBERG! Pre-Production Update on Sirius XM by Michael Major
- July 20, 2023 Andrew Rannells chatted with SiriusXM hosts Jess Cagle and Jessica Shaw on SiriusXM’s The Jess Cagle Show. During their conversation, Andrew gives a 'Gutenberg! The Musical!' update and shares the story of his first time at the Golden Globes and how he ended up sitting next to Mark Ruffalo. Watch videos now!
Deaf Broadway Will Perform COMPANY This Summer, Directed by James Caverly by BWW News Desk
- July 20, 2023 Deaf Broadway will present Company, performed entirely by Deaf actors in American Sign Language, this summer at Lincoln Center. The performance is set to take place on August 2 at 8 PM at Damrosch Park as part of Lincoln Center's Summer for the City series.
HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Will Open at Broadway's Belasco Theatre This Fall by BWW News Desk
- July 20, 2023 New musical How to Dance in Ohio, inspired by Alexandra Shiva’s Peabody Award-winning documentary of the same name, will open on Broadway this fall at the Belasco Theatre. Learn more about the show, who is starring in the cast, and how to purchase tickets here!
Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals a Spanish-Language Translation of HAMILTON is in the Works by BWW News Desk
- July 20, 2023 Hamilton has played around the world, notably with multiple runs in Puerto Rico, most recently this June to benefit the Hispanic Federation and the Flamboyan Arts Fund. However, the show's creator Lin-Manuel Miranda has revealed that the next time the musical is performed in Puerto Rico, he wants it to be in Spanish.