Video: Patrick Page Is Tackling Shakespeare's Biggest Role by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge
- March 14, 2023 Fresh off his Broadway run in Hadestown, Patrick Page is back onstage at Washington DC's Shakespeare Theatre Compnay, playing the titular king in King Lear, directed by Simon Godwin. In this video he tells BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge all about his latest role.
WICKED: PART ONE Film Shifts Release Date to Thanksgiving 2024 by Michael Major
- March 14, 2023 The first Wicked movie will be released earlier than expected! It stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Grammy Winner Ariana Grande as Glinda, Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, alongside Ethan Slater as Boq, Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum as Madame Morrible and the Wizard, respectively, and Marissa Bode as Nessarose. Plus, check out the films official logo!
Video: Watch Lost Footage of Broadway Greats in ON THE STEPS OF THE SHUBERT by BWW News Desk
- March 14, 2023 Broadway veteran Kurt Peterson appears in On the Steps of the Shubert, a video commemorating the 50th Anniversary of 'Sondheim: A Musical Tribute'. Narrated by Kurt from the steps inside Broadway's Shubert Theatre in the rear orchestra where he sat beside Stephen Sondheim that evening, the video just debuted online in celebration of the event's 50th anniversary and you can watch it in full.
Why Aren't There More Digital Captures of Broadway Shows? by Bonnie Comley
- March 14, 2023 The recent release of digital captures like Mr. Saturday Night on BroadwayHD, Hamilton on Disney+, Come From Away on Apple Tv+, etc., has many theater fans asking, “Why aren’t there more digital offerings of Broadway shows like these?” As the founder of BroadwayHD, an on demand streaming service offering full length Broadway and Brodway-caliber shows since 2015, I have some insights.
Mary-Mitchell Campbell Reveals Plans for CITY OF ANGELS and LOVE LIFE at Encores! by BWW News Desk
- March 14, 2023 Mary-Mitchell Campbell takes over as the Music Director of Encores! this season. While her energies are currently focused on the first show of the new season (Dear World, led by Donna Murphy), she revealed in a recent interview with the New York Times that plans are already underway for future productions of City of Angels and Love Life.
Full Cast Announced For GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR as Rehearsals Begin by BWW News Desk
- March 14, 2023 Broadway rehearsals began for the upcoming new Broadway play, Good Night, Oscar starring Sean Hayes. Full casting has also been revealed for the production. Learn more about the show and its cast here!
THE KITE RUNNER Will Launch a North American Tour in Spring 2024 by BWW News Desk
- March 14, 2023 The producers of THE KITE RUNNER, a play with music based on Khaled Hosseini's international best-selling novel, are pleased to announce that a North American tour of the acclaimed Broadway and West End production will launch in Spring 2024.
Review Roundup: HOW TO DEFEND YOURSELF at New York Theatre Workshop by BWW News Desk
- March 13, 2023 New York Theatre Workshop presents How to Defend Yourself by Liliana Padilla (TWITCH), co-directed by Tony Award-winning NYTW Usual Suspect Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown), Susan Smith Blackburn finalist Liliana Padilla and Princess Grace Award winner Steph Paul (The Last Match). Read reviews for the production.
Review Roundup: THE COAST STARLIGHT Opens At Lincoln Center Theater by BWW News Desk
- March 13, 2023 Lincoln Center Theater presents THE COAST STARLIGHT. The new play is written by Keith Bunin, directed by Tyne Rafaeli and opens on Monday, March 13 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater. Read reviews for the production!
Video: Relive the Best of BROADWAY BACKWARDS by BWW News Desk
- March 13, 2023 Tonight's the night! Broadway Backwards, the only annual LGBTQ+ celebration on Broadway returns to the New Amsterdam Theatre. We're flashing back with videos of just a few of our favorite Broadway Backwards performances from years past. Which Broadway Backwards number is your favorite?
THE LITTLE MERMAID Soundtrack to Be Released in May Featuring New Songs By Lin-Manuel Miranda & Alan Menken by Michael Major
- March 13, 2023 The Little Mermaid soundtrack is now available for pre-order and pre-save ahead of its digital release on May. Featuring all-new performances by the cast, the soundtrack is set to feature four new original songs that the original film's composer Alan Menken co-wrote with Lin-Manuel Miranda.