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GREASE Is The Word As Seniors Take Center Stage In Connecticut Production
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
The high school seniors of the fictional Rydell High will be brought to life by actual seniors in an upcoming Connecticut production of the hit musical Grease!
WOLF PLAY, TITANIQUE & More Win at the 2023 Lucille Lortel Awards
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
The 2023 Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were handed out this evening to recipients in 15 categories, with four honorary awards also bestowed. The Awards were distributed in a ceremony at NYU Skirball hosted by stars of stage and screen: Kevin Cahoon (Tony nominee, 'Shucked'), D'Arcy Carden ('The Thanksgiving Play'), Crystal Lucas-Perry (Tony nominee, 'Ain't No Mo''), Bonnie Milligan (Tony nominee, 'Kimberly Akimbo'), Arian Moayed (Tony nominee, 'A Doll's House'), and Tamara Tunie (The New Group's 'Bernarda's Daughters'). The Lucille Lortel Awards are produced by the Off-Broadway League and Lucille Lortel Theatre, with additional support provided by TDF.
LEOPOLDSTADT and DOWNSTATE Win 2023 New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
The New York Drama Critics' Circle today named Bruce Norris’s Downstate best play of the 2022-23 season.
LIFE OF PI Puppeteers to Take Part in Talkback Session in June
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
Mango Moon Productions will present 'Puppetry Night at Life of Pi' on June 8th at 7:00 pm at the Schoenfeld Theater in NYC.
Video: Hear Daveed Diggs Sing 'Under the Sea' in New THE LITTLE MERMAID Clip
by Michael Major - May 08, 2023
New The Little Mermaid promo videos featuring Daveed Diggs as Sebastian and Awkwafina as Scuttle. The clip features a first look at Diggs and Halle Bailey singing 'Under the Sea' in the upcoming live action movie musical. A behind-the-scenes featurette features new footage, including Melissa McCarthy as Ursula performing 'Poor Unfortunate Souls.'
Sanaz Toossi's ENGLISH Wins 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
The Pulitzer Prize Board has just announced that English, by Sanaz Toossi has won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Other finalists included: On Sugarland by Aleshea Harris and The Far Country by Lloyd Suh.
BAD CINDERELLA to Livestream Opening of Act 2 Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
Bad Cinderella will be livestreaming thBad Cinderella will be livestreaming the opening of Act 2 on Tuesday, May 9th at 8:30pm! e opening of Act 2 on Tuesday, May 9th at 8:30pm! 
SOME LIKE IT HOT to Launch North American Tour in Fall 2024
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
Some Like It Hot will launch a North American Tour in Fall 2024. Some Like It Hot is currently playing Broadway’s legendary Shubert Theatre. Learn more about Some Like It Hot!
Photos: Meet the 2023 Tony Nominees!
by Jennifer Broski - May 08, 2023
On Thursday, the nominees met the press and BroadwayWorld's Jennifer Broski was on hand to capture portraits of each of them on their big day!
Christiane Noll, Paolo Montalban & More Will Take Part in ATLANTIS Reading
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
A industry reading of ATLANTIS, a new original musical with a score by Australian composer/lyricist Matthew Lee Robinson (Metro Street, TheaterWorksUSA’s The Magic School Bus), will be held in NYC this week.
Video: The Company of SPAMALOT Gets Ready for the Kennedy Center
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
Watch BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge as he meets with the cast of Spamalot at the Kennedy Center!
Julie Benko, Andréa Burns, Carolee Carmello & More to Honor Rebecca Luker at Benefit Concert
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
Symphony Space has announced full details for The Rebecca Luker Songbook: A Benefit Concert, a star-studded concert paying tribute to the beloved Broadway star who passed away in 2020 due to ALS. Learn how to purchase tickets.
THE WIZ Sets Complete National Tour Route With Stops in Chicago, Los Angeles & More
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
The complete coast-to-coast tour route for the all-new production of The Wiz has been announced, in advance of its Broadway return in the Spring of 2024.
Video: Who Will Win the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Watch Live at 3pm!
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
The Pulitzer Prize Board will present the 2023 award winners for Prizes in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music. Who will win this year? Tune in right here at 3pm to watch the announcement live!
Video: Watch Audiences Get a First Taste of GREY HOUSE on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
Previews are officially underway for the first new show of the 22023/24 season! Grey House officially opens on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street) and they've been expecting you...
Video: Watch Juicy Belt Out 'Creep' in FAT HAM
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
In this video from Fat Ham on Broadway, watch as Juicy, played by Marcel Spears, takes his turn at family cookout karaoke with his own rendition of Radiohead's 'Creep'.
Broadway Buying Guide: May 8, 2023
by Team BWW - May 08, 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, May 8, 2023.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 2023 Lucille Lortel Awards
by Jennifer Broski - May 08, 2023
The 2023 Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were given last night, May 7, to recipients in 15 categories, with four honorary awards also bestowed. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the red carpet here!
SIX: LIVE ON OPENING NIGHT Album Will Be Released on CD Next Month
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
The physical CD of the Grammy Award-nominated SIX: LIVE ON OPENING NIGHT, the first Original Broadway Cast Recording ever recorded live on opening night, will be released next month.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO Helmer Jessica Stone Celebrates Her First Week as a Tony Nominee
by Cara Joy David - May 08, 2023
Last week there were several first-time Tony nominees. One of them was KIMBERLY AKIMBO helmer Jessica Stone, an actress-turned-director who made her Broadway directorial debut with the acclaimed musical, which overall picked up eight Tony nominations.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK Original Broadway Cast Recording To Be Released Digitally This June!
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
The Original Broadway Cast Recording for the new musical New York, New York will be released digitally this June!
Robin De Jesús, Patti Murin, and More Will Lead LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at The Muny
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
The Muny has announced that three-time Tony nominated actor Robin De Jesús, Patti Murin, Michael McGrath, Ryan Vasquez and Nicholas Ward will star in the comedy to die for, Little Shop of Horrors, July 25-31, 2023.
Listen: The Cast of SWEENEY TODD Performs 'The Ballad of Sweeney Todd'
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
A new cast album will be released for the acclaimed Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd. Ahead of the album's release, you can now listen to a sneak peek of the cast performing the show's opening number, The Balld of Sweeney Todd. Check out the full song here!
Video: Watch a Clip of 'Kiss the Girl' From THE LITTLE MERMAID
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
An all new clip from the upcoming live-action film remake of The Little Mermaid aired during last night's MTV Movie & TV Awards! Featuring Halle Bailey as Ariel and Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, hear a clip of the song 'Kiss the Girl'.
Video: Nicole Scherzinger Performs 'Reflection' From MULAN at the Coronation Concert
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
The Coronation Concert took place on Sunday 7 May on the grounds of Windsor Castle to honor the coronation of King Charles III. As part of the event, Nicole Scherzinger took the stage to perform 'Reflection' from Mulan. Watch the video here!

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