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Interview: Alessandro Camon is Bringing the Urgency of the Climate Crisis to the Stage With SCINTILLA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 12, 2023
Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Academy Award nominated screenwriter and film producer Alessandro Camon, as he discusses the world premiere of his play SCINTILLA at The Road Theatre Company.
Video: Watch Ariana DeBose's Best Musical Moments Ahead of Her Tony Awards Return
by Michael Major - April 12, 2023
Ariana DeBose is back for the The 76th Annual Tony Awards! Before her star turn as Anita in Spielberg's West Side Story, DeBose was seen on Broadway in Hamilton, Pippin, and more. She has also been on screen in The Prom and Schmigadoon! Ahead of her return as the Tonys host, watch videos of our favorite musical moments from Ariana DeBose now!
Ariana DeBose Will Be Back to Host the 76th Annual Tony Awards
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2023
Academy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Ariana DeBose will return to host The 76th Annual Tony Awards, from the historic United Palace in New York City’s Washington Heights on Sunday, June 11. We have all the details here!
Jon M. Chu to Direct JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Film Adaptation
by Michael Major - April 12, 2023
After directing the Wicked movie musical, Jon M. Chu will helm a film adaptation of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat for Amazon Studios. Also known for directing the hit comedy Crazy Rich Asians and the film adaptation of In the Heights, Chu has been 'dreaming' of directing the musical for years.
Video: WICKED Becomes Broadway's 4th Longest Running Show
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2023
Watch the curtain call speech at Wicked as it becomes the 4th longest running show in Broadway history!
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Family Help Oscar Hammerstein Museum in Efforts to Save Highland Farm
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2023
The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center (OHMTEC) announced a major gift from the Miranda Family Fund in support of the nonprofit's effort to purchase, restore and preserve Oscar Hammerstein II's former home and creative epicenter at Highland Farm, and create a multifaceted and dynamic museum experience with a strong theatre education component.
Alex Borstein Wants a MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL Broadway Musical
by Michael Major - April 12, 2023
Alex Borstein and Rachel Brosnahan have shared their thoughts on a potential Marvelous Mrs. Maisel stage musical adaptation! Borstein shared t she would love to reprise her role as Susie in the potential musical, also suggesting the musicals format. Brosnahan revealed that Laura Benanti would be her choice to star as Midge.
Photos: Sutton Foster, Rachel Brosnahan & More Attend THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL Premiere
by Michael Major - April 12, 2023
Attendees included creator Amy Sherman-Palladino, Executive Producer Daniel Palladino, and stars Rachel Brosnahan, Tony Shalhoub, Alex Borstein, Marin Hinkle, Sutton Foster, Gideon Glick, Michael Zegen, Kevin Pollak, Caroline Aaron, Alfie Fuller, Reid Scott and Jason Ralph. Check out photos from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel premiere now!
Fedna Jacquet Welcomes Baby Boy With Husband, Wesley Tjosvold
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2023
BroadwayWorld congratulates Broadway's own Fedna Jaquet on the birth of her first baby, a boy named Leo, with husband Wesley Tjosvold.
Photos: Nicole Scherzinger, Jordan Fisher, and More Backstage at JoJo's First Performance in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
by Bruce Glikas - April 12, 2023
Last night, April 11, Moulin Rouge! The Musical welcomed platinum-selling singer, songwriter, and actress Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque. Following the performance, JoJo was greeted backstage by stars including Nicole Scherzinger, Jordan Fisher, Orfeh, and more. Check out the photos below!
Photos: JoJo Takes Her First Bows as Satine in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
by Bruce Glikas - April 12, 2023
Last night, April 11, Moulin Rouge! The Musical welcomed platinum-selling singer, songwriter, and actress Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque making her Broadway debut in the role of 'Satine' at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of her first bows here!
Alan Cumming, Ilana Glazer, Jennifer Hudson, Mindy Kaling and Billy Porter Join Producing Team of A STRANGE LOOP in London
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2023
Some of the most influential names in entertainment - Alan Cumming, Ilana Glazer, Jennifer Hudson, Mindy Kaling and Billy Porter - will reunite to produce the smash-hit musical in London when it opens at the Barbican Theatre for a one-time-only 12 week limited season from 17 June.
Wake Up With BWW 4/12: FAT HAM Opens, Tony Awards Eligibility, Plus a Message From Benj Pasek!
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2023
Top stories: Fat Ham opens tonight, The Tony Awards Administration determine further eligibility, plus watch a video message from Benj Pasek in honor of BroadwayWorld's 20th anniversary!
Video: New MOULIN ROUGE! Stars JoJo and Derek Klena Take Their First Bows Together
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2023
Moulin Rouge! The Musical welcomes platinum-selling singer, songwriter, and actress Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque making her Broadway debut in the role of 'Satine' at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Check out video of JoJo and her co-star Derek Klena as they take their first bows together in the hit production!
Photos: MOULIN ROUGE! Star JoJo Becomes Satine In New Photo Shoot
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2023
This week, Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome platinum-selling singer, songwriter, and actress Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque making her Broadway debut in the role of 'Satine' at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre. JoJo had her first in-character photo shoot recently. Check out photos of Jojo and her co-star Derek Klena as the prepared to head into the hit show!
RAGTIME Reunion Concert Was Filmed According To Lyricist Lynn Ahrens
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2023
In a new interview with the Observer, Tony-winning songwriting duo Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty reflected on the recent gala concert presentation of their beloved musical, Ragtime. As a part of their profile, acclaimed lyricist Ahrens revealed that the starry, one night only event was filmed!
Julia Murney And More Join LITTLE WOMEN - A NEW MUSICAL At 54 Below
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2023
54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Louisa May Alcott's Little Women on April 24, 2023.
Bertie Carvel and Patsy Ferran to Star in PYGMALION, Kicking Off The Old Vic's 2023-24 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2023
Two-time Olivier Award winning actor Bertie Carvel will join fellow Olivier winner Patsy Ferran in a new production of George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion at London's The Old Vic this autumn.
Photos: First Look At Pulitzer Prize-Winning FAT HAM, Opening On Broadway April 12
by Show Highlights - April 11, 2023
Gte your first look at photos of the Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy FAT HAM by James Ijames, directed by Saheem Ali on Broadway! 
Tony Awards Administration Committee Determines Eligibility for 2022-2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2023
The Tony Awards Administration Committee met to confirm the eligibility status of seven Broadway productions for the 2022-2023 season.
Photos: Get a First Look at New Images of BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN'
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2023
Check out new photos of the cast of Bob Fosse’s DANCIN’ on Broadway!
Video: Michael Cruz Kayne Is Finding the Humor in Loss with Audible Theater
by Nicole Rosky - April 11, 2023
Michael Cruz Kayne is hitting the stage with his self-authored Sorry For Your Loss, directed by Josh Sharp. The six-week limited engagement will open Monday, May 8. In this video, he tells us all about it!
Photos: Inside Actors' Equity Association's Unite the Road Campaign at SIX, FROZEN & More
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2023
See photos of Actors' Equity members talking with audience members and sharing their experiences as artists on tour as a part of Equity's Unite the Road campaign.
Photos: Go Inside WHITE GIRL IN DANGER Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - April 11, 2023
Check out photos from opening night of White Girl in Danger!
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/9/23
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2023
Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 4/9/2023.

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