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Interview: Cecily Strong & Keegan Michael-Key Are Gearing Up for SCHMIGADOON! Season 2
by Michael Major - April 03, 2023
Having found true love in the town of Schmigadoon, season two of “Schmigadoon!” will find Josh (Keegan-Michael Key) and Melissa (Cecily Strong) in Schmicago, the reimagined world of ’60s and ’70s musicals. Watch a video of Key and Strong discussing what to expect from the new season, their favorite musical numbers, and more.
Video: Lea Michele & Darren Criss Sing 'Suddenly, Seymour' in CARPOOL KARAOKE Trailer
by Michael Major - April 03, 2023
Lea Michele, Alanis Morissette, Darren Criss, Sheryl Lee Ralph, the cast of Girls5Eva, and more have joined the new season of Carpool Karaoke. Watch the video trailer for the new season now, which features Michele and Criss singing 'Suddenly, Seymour' from Little Shop of Horrors!
Video: Watch 'New Cool' From GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES on Paramount+
by Michael Major - April 03, 2023
“New Cool,” which features the character Cynthia, played by Ari Notartomaso, and the T-Birds, is the first original song from the series to be released. “New Cool” is one of 30 original songs featured in season one of GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES, with executive music producer Justin Tranter at the helm. Watch the music video now!
Photo: Ariana Grande Shares WICKED Update Halfway Through Filming
by Michael Major - April 03, 2023
Ariana Grande has shared a new photo from the set of Wicked, revealing that they are halfway done with filming. Joining Grande as Glinda and Erivo as Elphaba is Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Ethan Slater as Boq, Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum as Madame Morrible and the Wizard, respectively, and Marissa Bode as Nessarose.
Video: Watch the Complete 2023 Olivier Awards Hosted By Hannah Waddingham
by Michael Major - April 03, 2023
Last night, Hannah Waddingham hosted the 2023 Olivier Awards.Watch the complete ceremony below, including acceptance speeches by Paul Mescal, Jodie Comer, and more. The ceremony included performances from Standing at the Sky's Edge, Newsies, Oklahoma!, The Band's Visit, Tammy Faye, and more.
Inside THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA's Epic, Final Fundraising Appeal for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2023
The Phantom of the Opera is quickly approaching its final performance at the Majestic Theatre, where it will conclude its epic 35-year run on April 16. Over the weekend, the show made its final fundraising appeal for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and Executive Director Tom Viola writes about the epic night here.
Videos: Watch STANDING AT THE SKY'S EDGE, NEWSIES, & More Perform at the Olivier Awards
by Michael Major - April 03, 2023
Last night, the Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall. The ceremony also included performances from Sylvia, Newsies, Oklahoma!, Standing at Sky's Edge, Sister Act, The Book of Mormon, Grease, The Band's Visit, and Tammy Faye. Watch videos of every performance now!
Video: Watch Hannah Waddingham's Olivier Awards Opening Number
by Michael Major - April 03, 2023
Hannah Waddingham opened the Olivier Awards with a special performance, featuring the casts of Cabaret, Mamma Mia, Moulin Rouge, The Lion King, and more! Watch the video of the opening number, written by Pippa Cleary, now!
Broadway Buying Guide: April 3, 2023
by Team BWW - April 03, 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, April 3, 2023.
THE WIFE OF WILLESDEN & More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows for April 2023
by Team BWW - April 03, 2023
What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is helping you pick what to see next by rounding up our top recommended theatre each month. Coming up off-Broadway this April is the return of a long-running musical, a debut play by a bestselling author, and more. 
While Other Programs Shutter, Lucille Lortel Theatre Expands its Producing Footprint
by Cara Joy David - April 03, 2023
Last month, when the Lucille Lortel Theatre announced the purchase of a new building in Chelsea, there was some surprise. What caught some off-guard is that the Lortel also announced new artistic leaders focusing on the development of new works.
Brooke Dillman, Ryann Redmond, Tess Soltau, and More Complete Broadway Cast Of ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2023
The complete cast has been announced for the Broadway premiere of Once Upon A One More Time, the new musical comedy that flips the script on famous fairytales, powered by the music of Grammy Award-winning international pop icon Britney Spears. Learn more about who is starring in the production here!
Chita Rivera Will Appear In Conversation With Nathan Lane For The Launch of Her Memoir
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2023
Join the iconic Tony Award winners Chita Rivera and Nathan Lane on Monday, April 24 and be a fly on the wall as Chita puts you in the room with Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, Jerome Robbins, Bob Fosse, Hal Prince, Gower Champion, John Kander, Fred Ebb and so many others. We have all the details on the special appearance!
Photos: First Look at the Olivier Awards 2023 Winners
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 03, 2023
The winners have been unveiled for this year’s Olivier Awards with Mastercard, British theatre’s biggest night, which took place on Sunday 2 April at the Royal Albert Hall in London, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Check out the photos of the winners here.
Listen: SIX's Taylor Iman Jones on LITTLE KNOWN FACTS With Ilana Levine
by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - April 03, 2023
This week's episode features Taylor Iman Jones, who is currently starring in Six on Broadway! Listen as Taylor shares how a lifetime of hard work, passion and a deep belief in herself has led to the career she always wanted.
Wake Up With BWW 4/3: Olivier Award Winners, Plus a Message From Danny Burstein!
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2023
Top stories: check out the full list of Olivier Awards winners, plus watch a video message from Danny Burstein in honor of BroadwayWorld's 20th anniversary!
Video: There's Just No Way Ben Will Fail with Choreo from SIX
by Ben Cameron - April 02, 2023
In this video, watch as Ben officially joins the queendom and dances to Carrie-Anne Ingrouille's Tony-nominated choreography from Six with the help of Dance Captain Ayla Ciccon-Burton. Can you keep up?
Olivier Awards 2023: See All Award Winners!
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 02, 2023
The biggest night in theatre, the Olivier Awards, was celebrated at the Royal Albert Hall on 2 April. Hosted by renowned stage and screen actor Hannah Waddingham, a three-time Olivier Award nominee herself, the Olivier Awards celebrate the world-class status of London theatre, and are Britain's most prestigious stage honours. Here are this year's award winners!
Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Bikini Bottom Babe, Abby C. Smith
by Jayke Workman - April 02, 2023
Oh my pod, u guys! This week Jayke is joined by Broadway performer, Abby C. Smith, to chat about her experience originating the role of Mrs. Puff in The Spongebob Musical on Broadway. Abby touches on how having musical parents influenced her life as a musician and artist. She also speaks on being an ally to the queer community, and how she loves the art form of drag.
Video: Alex Newell, Caroline Innerbichler, and More Explain What SHUCKED is All About
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2023
Watch cast members Alex Newell, Caroline Innerbichler, and Kevin Cahoon, songwriters Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, and book writer Robert Horn discuss bringing SHUCKED to Broadway on CBS Sunday Morning!
Video: Neil Diamond Talks Life with Parkinson's and A BEAUTIFUL NOISE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2023
Watch Neil Diamond discuss his journey with Parkinson's disease and A BEAUTIFUL NOISE on Broadway on CBS Sunday Morning.
23 Theater Books for Your Spring 2023 Reading List
by Team BWW - April 02, 2023
Need a great book  to spring into the new season? This spring, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 23 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's spring reading list.
PETER PAN GOES WRONG's Nancy Zamit Takes Over Our Instagram Today!
by Social Watch - April 01, 2023
Happy April Fool's Day! This is no prank: Nancy Zamit is taking over our Instagram today to take you behind the scenes of Peter Pan Goes Wrong!
Broadway Jukebox: 75 Country Music-Inspired Showtunes
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2023
Enjoy songs from musicals like: Oklahoma!, The Robber Bridegroom, Floyd Collins, Violet, Bright Star, Annie Get Your Gun, Paint Your Wagon, Giant, The Unsinkable Molly Brown, Hands on a Hardbody, Big River, The Civil War, Shenandoah, and so many more.
Celebrate International Dance Day with BroadwayHD
by Team BWW - April 01, 2023
International Dance Day, a global celebration of dance, is observed each year on April 29th. Celebrate all month long by streaming these dance-focused titles on BroadwayHD!

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