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Wake Up With BWW 7/14: Rob McClure and Maggie Lakis in MRS. DOUBTFIRE Tour, and More!
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2023
Top stories: Rob McClure will reprise his role in Mrs. Doubtfire on tour alongside real-life wife Maggie Lakis, Krysta Rodriguez returns to Into the Woods for the final stop of the National Tour, and more!
Video: Watch a New Clip from THE WHO'S TOMMY at The Goodman
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2023
Watch a clip of 'Sensation' from THE WHO'S TOMMY at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago!
Video: Annette Bening Shares Message from Entertainment Community Fund Amidst Strikes
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2023
Watch Entertainment Community Fund Chairman of the Board Annette Bening share a message for those affected by the WGA and SAG strikes.
Interview: Cynthia Nixon Wanted Miranda to Be 'Complicated & Messy' in AND JUST LIKE THAT
by Michael Major - July 13, 2023
In season two of And Just Like That, the popular Sex & the City reboot, fans follow Cynthia Nixon's Miranda Hobbes, along with Carrie Bradshaw and Charlotte York, as they navigate their 50s. BroadwayWorld sat down with Nixon to look back on 25 years of Sex & the City, her return to the New York stage, and the upcoming season of The Gilded Age.
Video: Get a Sneak Peek at Christian Douglas, Kanisha Feliciano & More in Rehearsals for WEST SIDE STORY at The Muny
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2023
Get a behind-the-scenes look at rehearsals for WEST SIDE STORY at The Muny, featuring Christian Douglas, Kanisha Feliciano, and more.
Video: THE SHARK IS BROKEN Gets Ready to Take a Bite Out of Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - July 13, 2023
Rehearsals are underway for The Shark is Broken, which officially begins Broadway previews on July 25, at the John Golden Theatre. The play officially opens on Thursday, August 10, 2023, for a strictly limited 16-week engagement. In this video, watch as the cast meets the press!
Interview: Mary Rose Lloyd Talks New Victory Dance 10th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 13, 2023
Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Mary Rose Lloyd as she discusses the 10th Anniversary Season of New Victory Dance, a program that celebrates the artistry and diversity of NYC dance.
Loretta Devine Replaces Jennifer Holliday in New York City Center's PAL JOEY
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2023
New York City Center announced casting updates for the Annual Gala Presentation Pal Joey. Joining the cast are Loretta Devine (replacing Jennifer Holliday) as nightclub owner Lucille Wallace and Jeb Brown as Tony, the gangster who’s caught her eye.
Video: Go Inside the Starry NYC Premiere of THEATER CAMP
by Nicole Rosky - July 13, 2023
Pack your bags and get ready to live your best theater kid life, because beginning later this week (July 14), Theater Camp, starring Tony Award winner Ben Platt and Molly Gordon, arrives in select movie theatres. In this video, watch as the cast chats about the film at the NYC premiere.
Katrina Lenk, Joe Iconis, Laurence Fishburne, and More Set For New York Stage and Film 2023 Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2023
New York Stage and Film has revealed complete casting for the 2023 Summer Season, starting on Friday, July 14 and running to Sunday, August 6 at Marist College in Poughkeepsie. The cast includes Katrina Lenk, Joe Iconis, Laurence Fishburne, and many more. Learn more about the full lineup here!
SAG-AFTRA Officially Calls Strike Against Film & TV Industry; Broadway Will Not Be Affected
by Michael Major - July 13, 2023
Contract negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP ended, failing to make a deal. An actors strike is now imminent with the union meeting to vote on an official approval of the strike. This signifies that the Wicked movie musical, which is currently in production in the U.K., could potentially be shut down.
Stage Actor James Beeks Acquitted of Charges Relating to January 6th Capitol Attack
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2023
Stage actor James Beeks has been acquitted of all charges related to his participation in the January 6th Capitol riots.
Rob McClure Will Reprise His Role MRS. DOUBTFIRE on Tour Alongside Real-Life Wife Maggie Lakis
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2023
Rob McClure will take his Tony Award-nominated role of Mrs. Doubtfire on the road as the new musical launches its North American Tour this Fall. McClure’s real-life wife, Broadway actress Maggie Lakis, will play Miranda Hillard. 
Listen: Playwright James Ijames Talks 21st-Century Masculinity, Theater, and More on TIME's Person Of The Week Podcast
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2023
TIME has released the latest episode of its podcast Person of the Week, featuring a sit-down interview with Playwright James Ijames. He discusses everything from theater to his experience growing up in the South, to how his work explores 21st-century masculinity. 
IATSE Votes to Ratify Touring Agreement, Securing Improvements for Crews
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2023
 The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) has announced that they have voted to the ratify the Bus & Truck Touring Agreement, with 86% of votes cast in favor.
Blog: Atlantic Acting School Abroad
by Atlantic Theater Company - July 13, 2023
Atlantic Acting School is on the road this summer and wants to meet you! Come join us at an Open House in Prague, London, or Copenhagen.
Jordan Donica and Awa Sal Secka Join the Cast of RENT at the Kennedy Center
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2023
Additional casting has been revealed for the symphonic world premiere of RENT in Concert at the Kennedy Center, taking place next month. Jordan Donica will play Collins with Awa Sal Secka as Joanne.
Casts of MOULIN ROUGE!, SIX & More Will Perform Today at Broadway in Bryant Park
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2023
Broadway in Bryant Park performances will include: Titanique the Musical (Pre-show), Chicago, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, SIX: The Musical, A Beautiful Noise, with 106.7 LITE FM Host Rich Kaminski.
Now Hiring: Scenic Artist, Actor and Teaching Artist, & More - BWW Classifieds
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2023
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 7/13/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
Get 15% Off Your Favorite Broadway Show Merch for Holidays in July
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2023
Get 15% off merch, souvenirs, and more from your favorite Broadway shows in BroadwayWorld's Theatre Shop for Holidays in July! Use the code MERRY15 to get discounts on items like Beetlejuice Unisex Pride Beetle Tee, the Grey House Mason Jar Mug, the Kimberly Akimbo Unisex Names Tee, and more.
Krysta Rodriguez Will Return to INTO THE WOODS For Final Weeks of National Tour
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2023
The National Tour of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Into the Woods will welcome back Krysta Rodriguez to the company, playing Cinderella for the production’s final weeks of the national tour engagement.
Wake Up With BWW 7/13: First Look at HERE LIES LOVE, Emmy Nominations, and More!
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2023
Top stories: Find out who is nominated for 2023 Emmys, get a first look at the cast of Here Lies Love in action!, and more!
Review Roundup: IN DREAMS, Starring Lena Hall and Oliver Tompsett, Opens at Leeds Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2023
The world premiere of the brand-new musical IN DREAMS starring Broadway’s Lena Hall and the West End’s Oliver Tompsett has opened at Leeds Playhouse and the critics are weighing in!
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES Producers Reach Confidential Settlement
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2023
The two musicals: ANNE OF GREEN GABLES - THE MUSICAL, featuring a book by Donald Harron and music by Norman Campbell, originally produced in 1965 on Prince Edward Island; and ANNE OF GREEN GABLES: A NEW MUSICAL, book and lyrics by Matte O'Brien and music by Matt Vinson, which ran at Goodspeed in 2022, have been in a legal battle over the use of the words ANNE OF GREEN GABLES in the new musical's title.
The 2023 Obie Awards Announce Judges & Eligibility
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2023
The American Theatre Wing (Heather Hitchens, President & CEO) has announced its 2023 panel of judges and eligibility details for The Obie Awards. Now in its 67th year, the annual event, celebrating the best of Off and Off Off Broadway, is co-chaired by Obie-winning director David Mendizábal and veteran theater critic Melissa Rose Bernardo.

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