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BEETLEJUICE 2 to Debut in 2024 With Jenna Ortega, Michael Keaton & More
by Michael Major - May 09, 2023
Beetlejuice 2, the long-awaited sequel to the classic 1988 comedy, will premiere in theaters in 2024. Michael Keaton will be returning in the title role, with Winona Ryder returning as Lydia Deetz. Wednesday star Jenna Ortega and Justin Theroux have also joined the cast. The film's script is by Mike Vukadinovich.
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 5/7/23
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 5/7/2023.
Julie Benko, Telly Leung & More to Star in 11th Annual NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
The 11th annual “Night Of A Thousand Judys” – the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre – will take place at Joe’s Pub on Monday, June 12. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Video: ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME to Offer $47 Digital Lottery Tickets; Watch a Rehearsal Sneak Peek
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
Watch a special sneak peek video clip of the cast of Once Upon a One More Time in rehearsals!
World Premiere of Michael R. Jackson & Anna K. Jacobs' TEETH & More Set for Playwrights Horizons 2023-24 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
Playwrights Horizons has announced its 2023-24 season, featuring six new productions. Learn how to purchase tickets!
STRANGER SINGS!, THE PARODY MUSICAL to Present One-Night-Only Streaming Event This Month
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
After completing its 200+ performance Off-Broadway run this weekend, Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical will offer audiences another opportunity to visit The Upside Down with a one-night-only streaming event on May 27.
Video: Kwofe Coleman Explains What's in Store for the MUNY's Epic 105th Season
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - May 09, 2023
In this video, watch as as BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge checks in with the MUNY's Kwofe Coleman to chat about this season's lineup and discuss the legacy of this truly incredible theatre institution.
Gavin Lee To Go On as 'Fagin' Tonight in OLIVER! at New York City Center
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
Two-time Tony Award nominee Gavin Lee will be going on tonight as Fagin in Oliver! at New York City Center!
Concord Theatricals Acquires Licensing Rights for James Ijames' FAT HAM
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
Concord Theatricals has secured exclusive worldwide English-speaking stage licensing rights to James Ijames’ 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning and 2023 Tony Award-nominated Best Play Fat Ham for its Samuel French imprint.
Photos: See Phillipa Soo, Andrew Burnap, Jordan Donica & More Recording the CAMELOT Cast Album
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
See the company of Lincoln Center Theater's Camelot recording the cast album!
Video: The Kid Critics Get Enchanted by BAD CINDERELLA
by Nicole Rosky - May 09, 2023
Kid Critics continues with Vivi (11), Patrick (13), and Evangeline (10), who recently headed to the Imperial Theatre to check out Bad Cinderella.
Video: Original LITTLE MERMAID Star Jodi Benson Praises Halle Bailey at LA Premiere
by Michael Major - May 09, 2023
Jodi Benson, the original voice of Ariel in Disney's 1989 version of The Little Mermaid, praised the live-action film's star, Halle Bailey, at last night's LA premiere. As the stars of the new film attended the blue carpet event, cameras caught a sweet moment between Benson and Bailey embracing. Watch the video now!
Uma Paranjpe Will Make Broadway Principal Debut Tonight in the Title Role of LIFE OF PI
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
Uma Paranjpe will make her Broadway principal debut tonight, May 9, in the title role of Life of Pi! This will mark the first time the role is played by a female on Broadway.
Social Roundup: First THE LITTLE MERMAID Film Reactions After Debut Public Screening
by Michael Major - May 09, 2023
Disney's live action reimagining of The Little Mermaid has been screened in front of a public audience for the first time! Ahead of its May 26 release, check out the first social media reactions to the film from its very first public audience members. The Little Mermaid stars Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, Daveed Diggs, and more.
Could LEOPOLDSTADT Make Tony Awards History This Year?
by Team BWW - May 09, 2023
As the 76th Annual Tony Awards inch closer, a history-making milestone could also be on the horizon. Look for imports from Great Britain to possibly make history this year if Tom Stoppard's Leopoldstadt wins the Tony Award for Best Play.
Video: Patrick Pacheco Opens Up About Putting Pen to Paper with Chita Rivera
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - May 09, 2023
She was born Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero—until the entertainment world renamed her. But Dolores—the irreverent side of the sensual, dark and ferocious Chita—was always present center stage, and was influential in creating some of Broadway most iconic and acclaimed roles, including Anita in West Side Story‚ the part that made her a star—Rosie in Bye Bye, Birdie, Velma in Chicago, and Aurora in Kiss of the Spider Woman. In this video, watch as co-author Patrick Pacheco chats with Richard Ridge about the new memoir!
Photos: Ariana DeBose, Lauren Reid, and More Honored at the WP Women of Achievement Awards
by Jennifer Broski - May 09, 2023
WP Theater’s 2023 Gala, Celebrating Extraordinary Achievement By Women+ Artists and Industry Leaders, was held last night, May 8. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
Sarah Brightman Sets Holiday Tour Dates
by Michael Major - May 09, 2023
Accompanied by orchestra, choir and special guests, this magical holiday show will feature Sarah performing many of her holiday classics and greatest hits. The tour kicks off on Tuesday, November 21st in Laval, Quebec at Place Bell and concludes in Sugar Land, TX on December 20th. 'A Christmas Symphony' is an unforgettable Christmas spectacle.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Release New Block Of Tickets Through February 25
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
A new block of tickets is now on sale the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical for performances through Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th St, NYC).
Voting Opens for the 20th Annual NYC Theater Fans' Choice Awards
by BWW Awards - May 09, 2023
BroadwayWorld is thrilled to announce that voting is now open for the 20th Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards, a dazzling part of our 20th Anniversary Celebration!
Video: Bernadette Peters, Joel Grey & More Featured in BEING MARY TYLER MOORE Documentary Trailer
by Michael Major - May 09, 2023
Lending their voices to the film are family members, colleagues and those whose lives Mary Tyler Moore impacted including directors Rob Reiner, Michael Lindsay-Hogg, and Jim Burrows, actors Ed Asner, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Lena Waithe, Phylicia Rashad, Bernadette Peters, and Joel Grey. Watch the video trailer now!
Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Receive the John Willis Award For Lifetime Achievement In The Theatre At 2023 Theatre World Awards
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors announced that Tony Award-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell is the recipient of the 10th Annual John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, which will be presented to him at this year's Theatre World Award ceremony.
INTO THE WOODS and More Take Home Elliot Norton Awards in Boston, Check out the Full List of Winners!
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
Awards were presented last night to 34 outstanding actors, directors, designers, choreographers, musicians, and 5 visiting productions by the Boston Theater Critics Association (BTCA) at the 40th Anniversary Elliot Norton Awards ceremony, held at the Huntington Theatre in Boston.
Video: The Cast of MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY Performs 'Waterloo' In New Music Video
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
My, my! Eurovision's nearly here and at Mamma Mia! The Party the celebrations are in full swing. Some of the current cast of London’s premier dining experience paid homage to ABBA’s iconic 1974 winning Eurovision performance of ‘Waterloo’ in this exclusive new music video filmed at Nikos’ Taverna in the heart of The O2, London.
Wake Up With BWW 5/9: SOME LIKE IT HOT Tour, BAD CINDERELLA Livestream, Plus a Message From Shereen Pimentel
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
Top stories: Some Like It Hot, will launch a North American Tour in fall 2024, Bad Cinderella will livestream act 2 today, plus a video message from Shereen Pimentel!

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