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Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Thank Goodness! It's Carrie St. Louis by Jayke Workman
- April 09, 2023 This week, Jayke is joined by Broadway's Carrie St. Louis to talk about her incredible theatrical career, including her time as Glinda in Wicked. Carrie shares her experience playing Sherrie in Rock of Ages, and how much she loved playing Lauren in Kinky Boots. We also talk about how much fun she is having starring as Rose in the off-broadway production of Titanique, currently running at the Daryl Roth Theater.
Have the Tony Awards Ever Made Exceptions to Their Rules? by Jennifer Ashley Tepper
- April 09, 2023 This month, the reader question was: There's a lot of talk about Lea Michele's performance in Funny Girl, and how she won't be eligible for a Tony Award since the show opened last season. Is there any history of Tony Awards rules changes/exceptions in the past?
Broadway Streaming Guide: April 2023 - Where to Watch SCHMIGADOON!, the GREASE Prequel Series & More! by Michael Major
- April 08, 2023 This April, Broadway fans can keep busy with the premiere of two musical series, the return of Schmigadoon and the premiere of Paramount+'s new Grease prequel series, The Rise of the Pink Ladies, along with more exciting releases. Check out the April 2023 Broadway Streaming Guide below!
Broadway Jukebox: 50 Songs for Easter & Passover by BWW News Desk
- April 08, 2023 Enjoy songs from beloved Bible musicals like Jesus Christ Superstar, Godspell, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and The Prince of Egypt, to some less obvious prayers and hymns in shows like Falsettos, Miss Saigon, Come From Away and so many more!
David Merrick's Big Announcement: The Infamous Opening Night of 42ND STREET by AJ Hunsucker
- April 08, 2023 Have you ever wondered what was the most dramatic night in Broadway history? Well, boy, do I have a story for you! The year: 1980. The show: 42nd Street. I sat down with the show’s lead, the iconic and peerless Lee Roy Reams to get the true story straight from someone who was actually there that momentous evening.
Photos: The Cast of Steven Soderbergh-Produced THE FEARS Meets The Press by BWW News Desk
- April 07, 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!
Video: Watch SCHMIGADOON Parody SWEET CHARITY With 'Do We Shock You?' by Michael Major
- April 07, 2023 Apple TV+ has shared a video clip from the first episode of Schimgadoon! season two. Watch the dancers of the Kratt Club perform 'Do We Shock You?,' a parody of 'Hey Big Spender' from Sweet Charity. The dancers of the Kratt Club are mostly named after the orphans in the classic musical Annie, with one being named after a Cabaret character.
Exclusive: Watch Joy Woods Save the Day at MCC's MISCAST23 by Nicole Rosky
- April 07, 2023 The best of Broadway got miscast this week! MCC's annual event, MISCAST23 took place on April 3, honoring Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award winner Vanessa Williams and MCC Youth Company Alum Lianny Toval.
Lea Michele Teases Possible Filmed Version of FUNNY GIRL Revival by BWW News Desk
- April 07, 2023 Lea Michele revealed that she hopes that a filmed version of the Funny Girl revival may be in our future! Michele, who joined the cast in August of last year, was asked by E! if a movie is in the works while attending Variety's Power of Women event.
Video: Watch Corn Kid's Wildest Dreams Come True at Opening Night of SHUCKED by Nicole Rosky
- April 07, 2023 Shucked's s biggest fan might be seven-year-old Tariq, aka “Corn Kid,” who was a guest at the opening night and gave a mid-show standing ovation to Andrew Durand, Kevin Cahoon, and the ensemble for “Best Man” the second act show stopper. After the show, Tariq, met Durand and gave him a big hug saying, “I loved it so much,” and later told him “when I’m old enough to get a phone I’m going to download the song.” Watch it all go down in this video!
Preorder the KIMBERLY AKIMBO Original Broadway Cast Recording Today! by BWW News Desk
- April 07, 2023 Kimberly Akimbo: Original Broadway Cast Recording will be released on CD on Friday, May 19. The CD is available for pre-order starting today, Friday, April 7. The CD booklet features complete lyrics, color photography and liner notes by Washington Post theater writer Peter Marks.
Video: Kristin Chenoweth on Why SCHMIGADOON is Broadway's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE by Michael Major
- April 07, 2023 Kristin Chenoweth sat down with Seth Meyers on Late Night last night to discuss the new season of Schmigadoon! The Tony winner also reacted to Wicked hitting 20 years on Broadway, performing for Carol Burnett, her Real Housewives obsession, and more. Watch the interview videos now!
Wake Up With BWW 4/7: WICKED to Break Record, Plus a Message From Derek Klena! by BWW News Desk
- April 07, 2023 Top stories: Wicked will become the 4th longest running Broadway show of all time, casting for Spamalot at the Kennedy Center, plus watch a video message from Derek Klena in honor of BroadwayWorld's 20th anniversary!