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RENT, PIPPIN & More - Check Out This Week's Top Stage Mags
by Team BWW - April 28, 2023
Each week, we'll be highlighting the top virtual show programs from BroadwayWorld's Stage Mag! Take a look at Stage Mags from Rent, Pippin, and more!
MCC Releases Recording of Joy Woods' 'I Could Have Danced All Night'
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2023
MCC Theater (Bernie Telsey and Will Cantler, Co-Artistic Directors; Blake West, Executive Director) have released a professional recording for the song “I Could Have Danced All Night” from the musical My Fair Lady, with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe, is available to stream now on all music platforms.
Photos: THE SIGN IN SIDNEY BRUSTEIN'S WINDOW Celebrates Opening Night
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2023
Broadway just celebrated the final opening of the 2022-23 season, The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window, which is now running at the  James Earl Jones Theatre. Producer Jeremy O. Harris threw a private party at Holiday Bar to celebrate the big night and you can check out photos here.
Tony Awards Administration Committee Makes Final Eligibility Rulings for 2022-23 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2023
The Tony Awards Administration Committee met to confirm the eligibility status of eleven Broadway productions for the 2022-2023 season. This was the third and final time this season that the Tony Awards Administration Committee met to decide the eligibility for the 76th Annual Tony Awards. The Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.
Video: Go Inside Opening Night of THE THANKSGIVING PLAY
by Opening Night - April 28, 2023
Second Stage Theater's production of Larissa FastHorse's play, The Thanksgiving Play, directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin is now open at Second Stage's Hayes Theater and BroadwayWorld is bringing you video highlights of the big night!
Get $49 Tickets to SHUCKED on Broadway!
by Team BWW - April 28, 2023
There has never been a better time to snag tickets to see the most talked about show of the Broadway season! Shucked is bringing audiences to their feet eight times a week at the Nederlander Theatre and you can see it for as little as $49!
Amtrak Partners with Audience Rewards and HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD for Specially Wrapped Trains and More
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2023
Amtrak is the official rail transportation partner for the Broadway show “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” now playing at the Lyric Theatre in New York City. As part of the collaboration with the show and Audience Rewards, the official rewards program for Broadway, Amtrak Guest Rewards members, Broadway enthusiasts and Wizarding World fans can earn and redeem Amtrak Guest Rewards points on tickets to the show. It's free for Amtrak Guest Rewards members to register with Audience Rewards.
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals of EVITA at A.R.T.
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2023
Check out newly released rehearsal photos for Evita at A.R.T., beginning previews on May 17!
DANCIN', A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, and More Nominated For 2023 Chita Rivera Awards
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2023
Nominations for the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards have been announced. Find out who is nominated for the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards!
Video: Steve Guttenberg Is Getting Ready to Tell His Story in TALES OF THE GUTTENBERG BIBLE
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - April 28, 2023
Performances have begun for George Street Playhouse's world premiere of Tales from the Guttenberg Bible written by and starring Steve Guttenberg at the Arthur Laurents Theater at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. In this video, Steve chats with Richard Ridge ahead of the start of performances!
Watch: Hear the New Song 'Maybe Love' From SHUCKED
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2023
The all new song “Maybe Love' has been released from the forthcoming Shucked – Original Broadway Cast Recording. The song is performed by 2023 Outer Critics Circle Award nominee Caroline Innerbichler.
Britney Coleman Will Star as Bobbie in the North American Tour of COMPANY
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2023
Britney Coleman will star as Bobbie in the North American tour of Company! Coleman previously appeared in the show's Broadway run, as a member of the ensemble, and understudying the roles of Bobbie, Sarah, and Jennie.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Christopher Jackson, and More Will Be Featured at The Public's Gala On The Green
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2023
The Public Theater has announced that The Public's Annual Gala, GALA ON THE GREEN, will take place on Monday, June 12 at The Delacorte Theater during the Free Shakespeare in the Park's run of HAMLET.
Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman's HARMONY Will Transfer to Broadway in October
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2023
BroadwayWorld has learned that Harmony will transfer to Broadway at the Barrymore Theatre later this year! Direct from its sold-out, award-winning downtown run, Harmony, a New York Times Critic's Pick, begins performances on Broadway October 18th.
Video: THE FEARS Cast Explains What the New Play Is All About
by Nicole Rosky - April 28, 2023
Academy Award and Emmy Award winner Steven Soderbergh (sex, lies, and videotape, Traffic, Erin Brockovich), will make his New York City theatrical producing debut with the World Premiere of The Fears, a new play by Emma Sheanshang (Every Girl Gets Her Man, Greetings from Tim Buckley), and directed by Dan Algrant (“Sex and the City,” People I Know). The company of the play met the press this week! Check out photos of the event!
Exclusive: The Company of NEW YORK, NEW YORK's Celebrates Opening Night!
by Bruce Glikas - April 28, 2023
New York, New York, the final musical of the 2022-23 Broadway season is open at last!  The show is now officially running at Broadway's St. James Theatre. We have photos from inside the opening night party!
Video: James Corden and Tom Cruise Join the Cast of THE LION KING
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2023
Disney’s The Lion King was featured in “The Last Last Late Late Show with James Corden Carpool Karaoke Special,” a primetime special celebrating the final night of James Corden’s late-night series. Corden reunited with global superstar Tom Cruise for an epic musical performance in the international award-winning phenomenon.
Houston Area Schools Cancel Trips to See JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH Due to Cross-Gender Casting
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2023
Schools in the Houston area have cancelled plans to see performances of James and the Giant Peach at Main Street Theater, due to 'cross-gender casting' in the show.
Wake Up With BWW 4/28: Drama Desk Nominations, Plus a Message From Oscar Isaac!
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2023
Top stories: Find out who's nominated for Drama Desk Awards, plus watch a video message from Oscar Isaac in honor of BroadwayWorld's 20th anniversary!
Kyle Ramar Freeman Makes West End Debut in A STRANGE LOOP
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 28, 2023
Casting has been announced for the London season of the smash-hit musical A Strange Loop which is transferring from Broadway to the Barbican Theatre for a one-time-only 12-week limited season from 17 June.
Kenneth Branagh Will Direct and Star in KING LEAR in the West End and New York
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 28, 2023
Kenneth Branagh will direct and play the title role in William Shakespeare’s King Lear at Wyndham’s Theatre previewing from 21 October 2023.
BROADWAY BETS, Broadway's Official Poker Tournament, to Return in May
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2023
New York City theater district's beloved Sardi's restaurant will host a full house of Broadway stars, industry insiders and theater fans for the Texas Hold 'em tournament, which has been on a pandemic-induced hiatus for four years. Newcomers and aces alike will have the chance to go “all in” and win the coveted title of Broadway Bets champion. Prizes will be awarded to all players who reach the final table.
Photos: Inside NEW YORK, NEW YORK's Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - April 27, 2023
 Be a part of it! Just last night, NEW YORK, NEW YORK opened on Broadway at the St. James Theatre and BroadwayWorld was there! Check out photos from the curtain call.
What Do the Drama Desk Awards Nominations Mean for the 2023 Tony Awards?
by Team BWW - April 27, 2023
BroadwayWorld investigates how many Drama Desk nominees of the past were subsequently nominated for Tony Awards.
Lottery/Rush Announced for GREY HOUSE on Broadway; Previews Begin Saturday
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2023
Producers Tom Kirdahy and Robert Ahrens have announced the digital lottery and rush tickets policies for the New York premiere of Grey House by Levi Holloway, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello. Grey House will begin previews on Broadway on Saturday, April 29 at 8 pm.   

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