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Andrew Lloyd Webber to Appear on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON on Monday After PHANTOM Closing
by Michael Major - April 14, 2023
Legendary composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is set to appear on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. The appearance will come the day after The Phantom of the Opera closes on Broadway after over 35 years. Bad Cinderella, which also features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, recently opened at the Imperial Theatre on Broadway.
Listen: Will THE PREACHER'S WIFE Make it to Broadway? Tituss Burgess Teases Transfer
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2023
Listen to Tituss Burgess on the Randy Rainbow Podcast, as he discusses a potential Broadway transfer of his musical The Preacher's Wife.
Broadway Businesses Unite Against Proposed Times Square Casino
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2023
As BroadwayWorld first reported last fall, there has been much talk about the potential of a Times Square casino, but will the plans ever come to fruition? Not if the New Times Square Casino Coalition has anything to say about it. 
Video: Celebrate 10 Years of MOTOWN
by Team BWW - April 14, 2023
On April 14, 2013, Motown opened on Broadway at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. The musical ran for 738 performances before before returning to Broadway in 2016 for another 24 performances. Watch videos from throughout its run!
Video: Watch the Cast of CAMELOT Celebrate Opening Night
by Opening Night - April 14, 2023
Check out video from the red carpet of opening night of Camelot at Lincoln Center Theater!
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of CAMELOT
by Bruce Glikas - April 14, 2023
Check out photos from opening night of Camelot at Lincoln Center Theater!
CAMELOT to Release 2023 Broadway Cast Recording; New Block of Tickets on Sale Through Early September
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2023
Lerner & Loewe’s CAMELOT at Lincoln Center Theater will extend its run, with a new block of tickets now on sale through Sunday, September 3 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Plus, CAMELOT will release a 2023 Broadway cast recording!
SWEENEY TODD Launches Custom Apron Collaboration with Hedley & Bennett
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2023
The Broadway production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is launching a collaboration with Hedley & Bennett on a custom Sweeney Todd apron.
Samuel D. Hunter, Sanaz Toossi and More Receive 2023 Dramatists Guild Awards
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2023
The Dramatists Guild of America has announced the first recipients of their 2023 Awards. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Snehal Desai Named Center Theatre Group Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2023
Snehal Desai will become the next artistic director of Los Angeles’ Center Theatre Group, joining Managing Director / CEO Meghan Pressman to lead one of the nation’s largest theatre organizations.
PBS Great Performances Sets 'Broadway's Best' Lineup With Sutton Foster, Sara Bareilles, Chita Rivera & More
by Michael Major - April 14, 2023
In celebration of Great Performances’ 50th anniversary season, the series raises the curtain on a starry “Broadway’s Best” schedule of programs featuring dazzling musical numbers and high drama. The lineup kicks off with a star-studded concert celebrating Broadway during the series’ 50 years on PBS spanning from the early 1970s to the present day.
Video: Andrew Lloyd Webber Awarded The Key to the City of New York
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2023
Watch as Andrew Lloyd Webber is awarded The Key to the City of New York by Mayor Eric Adams.
Betty Buckley to Return to LAW & ORDER: SVU This Month
by Michael Major - April 14, 2023
Tony winner Betty Buckley will return to Law & Order: Special Victims Unit later this month as Trial Division Chief Lorraine Maxwell. In the episode, Carisi must tread carefully when Maxwell’s husband becomes a person of interest in an SVU investigation. Benson sends Velasco to take an old friend into custody. Watch a preview video now!
Video: Ben Crawford, Emilie Kouatchou, and John Riddle Sing 'Think of Me' From THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2023
The Phantom of the Opera has released an all new music video featuring the show's closing cast. Celebrating 35 years on Broadway, watch as the production’s lead cast members Ben Crawford (The Phantom), Emilie Kouatchou (Christine), and John Riddle (Raoul) sing Think of Me.
Video: Andrew Durand Sings 'Somebody Will' From SHUCKED
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2023
An all new song called “Somebody Will' has been released as the second single from the forthcoming Shucked – Original Broadway Cast Recording. Featuring Andrew Durand, leading man, the song is penned by Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally. Check out the video here!
Video: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Performs 'Music, Money, Love' & Title Song on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - April 14, 2023
Colton Ryan and Anna Uzele from New York, New York appeared on Good Morning America this morning to perform ''Music, Money, Love' and the title song from the show, 'New York, New York.' 'Music, Money, Love' is a new song written for the musical by John Kander and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Watch the new performance video from Ryan and Uzele below!
Video: Nicolas Cage Reveals His Broadway Dream Role
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2023
Nicolas Cage appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert where he revealed what his one dream role would be if he were ever to appear on Broadway.
City Council Passes Ticket Transparency Bill; Broadway League Opposed
by Cara Joy David - April 14, 2023
This week, the New York City Council passed a new ticket transparency bill. The law was not opposed by any of the major ticket services--Ticketmaster, SeatGeek, etc.--but it was opposed by one major player in the city: The Broadway League. Just why the League was so opposed to the bill gets a little confusing.
Photos: The Cast of KING JAMES Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - April 14, 2023
Steppenwolf Theatre Company and Center Theatre Group's production of King James will make its New York premiere next month! The show's cast and creative team met the press yesterday and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!
Wake Up With BWW 4/14: CAMELOT Reviews, Plus a Message From Jennifer Holliday!
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2023
Top stories: Read the reviews for Camelot on Broadway, check out all new clips and photos from the upcoming The Little Mermaid film, plus watch an exclusive video message from Jennifer Holliday!
West End Venue Her Majesty's Theatre to be Renamed to Mark The Coronation of King Charles III
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
West End venue Her Majesty’s Theatre will be renamed His Majesty’s Theatre on May 6, in honor of the coronation of King Charles III.
Review Roundup: CAMELOT Opens On Broadway Starring Phillipa Soo, Jordan Donica, Andrew Burnap & More
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
The Lincoln Center Theater production of Lerner and Loewe's Camelot opens tonight at the Vivian Beaumont Theater directed by Tony Award-winner Bartlett Sher. Read reviews for the production!
NETworks To Launch Non-Equity MEAN GIRLS Tour Fall 2023
by Team BWW - April 13, 2023
BroadwayWorld has learned that NETworks will launch a Non-Equity tour of Mean Girls which is currently set to begin performances in September 2023, following the closure of the Equity tour next month. The union tour will play its final performance on May 7th, 2023 at Fort Lauderdale's Broward Center.
Video: Go Inside Opening Night of FAT HAM on Broadway
by Opening Night - April 13, 2023
Broadway is a whole lot juicier after last night. The Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy Fat Ham by James Ijames, directed by Saheem Ali, opened on Broadway at the American Airlines Theatre. Watch as we take you inside opening night with BroadwayWorld's Katie Lynch in this video!
Biden Appoints Lady Gaga, Kerry Washington & More to President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
President Biden announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (PCAH), an advisory body to the president on cultural policy. Find out who here!

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