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Norm Lewis, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Skylar Astin Join Sondheim Celebration At Hollywood Bowl
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
Broadway stars Skylar Astin, Norm Lewis and Brian Stokes Mitchell will complete the glittering cast of Broadway luminaries for Everybody Rise! A Sondheim Celebration on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at the Hollywood Bowl. They are joined by previously announced three-time Tony Award-winner Patti LuPone, Sierra Boggess and Sutton Foster for this unforgettable concert program curated by Robert Longbottom and Kevin Stites and conducted by Stites.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO Writing Team Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire To Hold Script Signing Event At The Drama Book Shop
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
Drama Book Shop will host a signing event for the published script of KIMBERLY AKIMBO on Tuesday, May 30 at 7:30pm. Tony Award nominees Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire will kick off the event with a Q&A moderated by a Drama Book staff member and will sign scripts for event attendees.
Immersive THE GREAT GATSBY Announces New Preview And Opening Night Dates
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
Immersive Everywhere's critically acclaimed immersive production of The Great Gatsby will now begin performances on June 6, ahead of an official opening night on June 25, 2023. Adapted and directed by Alexander Wright, the UK's longest-running immersive production will make its American and New York debut at The Gatsby Mansion at the Park Central Hotel New York (870 Seventh Avenue), a Highgate managed hotel.  
PRIMARY TRUST By Eboni Booth Opens Tonight, May 25
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
Roundabout Theatre Company celebrates the opening of Primary Trust by Eboni Booth, directed by Knud Adams tonight!
Photos/Video: The Company of THE WHO'S TOMMY Kicks Off Rehearsals At Goodman Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
The epic pop-culture musical smash sensation that revolutionized the theater, The Who’s Tommy, is reimagined anew at Goodman Theatre this summer. The cast and crew of the production went began rehearsals this week! Go behind the scenes and meet the cast with new photos and video!
Interview: Celisse Reveals How She Created an Opera With No Rules
by Michael Major - May 25, 2023
After being seen on Broadway in the 2012 revival of Godspell, Celisse has toured with acts like Brandi Carlile, Dave Matthews Band, John Legend, and John Mayer. Now, she has partnered with the new company, Catapult Opera, to create a 30-minute opera and short film entitled “When All I Knew Changed.”
JELLY'S LAST JAM And More Annouced For Pasadena Playhouse 2023-24 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
Pasadena Playhouse has announed its five mainstage productions for the 2023/2024 season, plus a new holiday tradition!
This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 5/25/2023
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 5/25/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
Listen: Elizabeth Stanley, Nikki Renée Daniels, and Lead RAGTIME Symphonic Recording from Boston Pops
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
Recorded on Sunday, May 21st The Boston Pops performed a symphonic version of Ragtime, prepared by the original creators Terrence McNally, Lynn Ahrens, and Stephen Flaherty, especially for the Pops.
Celebrate National Tap Dance Day With Our Favorite Broadway Tap Numbers!
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
From classic showstoppers to modern interpretations, take a look at our favorite tap numbers that shuffled off to Broadway!
Video: Santino Fontana Sings 'As Fast As I Can' From THE VIOLET HOUR
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
Watch Santino Fontana sing 'As Fast As I Can' from The Violet Hour!
Video: J. Harrison Ghee Is Heating Up This Tonys Season
by Richard Ridge - May 25, 2023
In this video, watch as Tony nominee J. Harrison Ghee chats more about bringing this iconic story to Broadway, why this role was so important to them, and so much more.
Erich Bergen, Mamie Gummer & More to Star in DIAL 'M' FOR MURDER Directed by Walter Bobbie at Bay Street Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts' production of Dial “M” for Murder will star Mamie Gummer, Rosa Gilmore, Erich Bergen, Max Gordon Moore and Reg Rogers. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker Join THE WIZ Producing Team
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
Kandi Burruss, the Tony Award® and Emmy Award®-nominated, and Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, actress, entrepreneur, alongside Todd Tucker, will join the producing team for an all-new production of The Wiz. 
Video: BACK TO THE FUTURE Company Is Getting Ready for Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - May 25, 2023
Back to the Future: The Musical begins Broadway performances Friday, June 30, 2023 and officially opens Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre. In this video, watch as Casey Likes, Roger Bart, and the rest of the cast get ready for Broadway!
Video: First Look at the World Premiere of HIS STORY: THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
His Story: The Musical, the world-premiere musical is now playing at the new state-of-the-art Broadway Tent at Grandscape in Texas.  Check out an all new behind the scenes video here!
Video: John Kander Accepts the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Chita Rivera Awards
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
John Kander received the Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards this week. Watch a video of his acceptance speech here!
Video: Broadway's Best Dancers Gather on the Red Carpet at the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards
by Red Carpet - May 25, 2023
In this video, watch as Broadway's best dancers walk the red carpet at the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards!
New Block of Tickets On Sale For NEW YORK, NEW YORK
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
A new block of tickets is now on sale for the nine-time Tony Award nominated new musical, NEW YORK, NEW YORK. Tickets are now available for performances through Sunday, January 14, 2024.
World Premiere Of John Patrick Shanley's BROOKLYN LAUNDRY Comes to Manhattan Theatre Club Next Year
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
Manhattan Theatre Club will present the world premiere of Brooklyn Laundry, written and directed by Pulitzer Prize winner John Patrick Shanley. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
& JULIET Partners With Meena Harris' Phenomenal Media With Exclusive 'Confident' Sweatshirt
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
& Juliet and Phenomenal Media are partnering to benefit The Phenomenal Theatre Fund, an initiative to champion the next generation of visionary storytellers at the most critical stages of their artistic journey.
Mischief Launch a New Series of Their Podcast MISCHIEF MAKERS With New Host Charlie Russell
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
Mischief has announced the release of a brand new series of their podcast MISCHIEF MAKERS hosted by original Mischief member Charlie Russell who will help us discover everything (well almost) about Peter Pan Goes Wrong.
Video: TINA Musical Star Adrienne Warren Pays Tribute to Tina Turner
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
Adrienne Warren, who played the role of Tina Turner in the Broadway production of Tina - The Tina Turner Musical, took to Instagram to pay tribute to the iconic star after learning of her passing yesterday.
Wake Up With BWW 5/25: Inside the Drama Critics Circle Awards, Adam Pascal to Direct RENT, and More!
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
Top stories: We're taking you inside the Drama Critics Circle Awards, Adam Pascal will direct a production of RENT on Long Island, and more!
Video: The Company of SOME LIKE IT HOT and Darlene Love Pay Tribute To Tina Turner At Sardi's
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2023
This afternoon at the iconic theatre district’s Sardi’s, the Tony nominated songwriting team of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman were honored with original portraits as they join the legendary walls full of their esteemed peers. Before revealing their new caricatures, Shaiman brought Darlene Love and Annie Golden to the piano with him. He paused the ceremony to acknowledge the passing of the Queen of Rock and Roll, Tina Turner. Taking a moment to honor all she has contributed to music, he began to play “River Deep, Mountain High” with Darlene and Annie on vocals. Soon the whole room joined in the sing-along to honor her memory. See the video!

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