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Jenna Fischer Joins MEAN GIRLS Movie Musical
by Michael Major - February 28, 2023
Jenna Fischer has joined the cast of the Mean Girls movie musical. Fischer will play Ms. Heron, Cady Heron's mom. She joins the previously announced Tina Fey, Tim Meadows, Angourie Rice, Auli'i Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey, Avantika, Bebe Wood, Christopher Briney, and Reneé Rapp reprising her Broadway role as Regina George.
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 2/26/23
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2023
Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 2/26/2023.
VIDEO: Disney+ Drops PETER PAN & WENDY Live Action Film Teaser
by Michael Major - February 28, 2023
The film stars Jude Law (“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore”), Alexander Molony (“The Reluctant Landlord”), Ever Anderson (“Resident Evil: The Final Chapter”), Yara Shahidi (“Grown-ish”), Alyssa Wapanatâhk, Jacobi Jupe, Molly Parker (“House of Cards”), and Jim Gaffigan (“The Jim Gaffigan Show”). Watch the video trailer now!
Photos: First Look at Bradley Gibson, Isabelle McCalla & More in HERCULES at Paper Mill Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2023
Get a first look at photos of Bradley Gibson, Isabelle McCalla and more in Disney's Hercules at Paper Mill Playhouse!
Kelli O'Hara, Sutton Foster, Jeremy Jordan, Norm Lewis & More to be Featured in The New York Pops 2023-2024 Season
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2023
The New York Pops has announced its 2023-2024 season of performances in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. See who is performing, and how to purchase tickets!
Video: Watch Jessica Hendy Sing 'What If' from WALKING WITH BUBBLES
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2023
Jessica Hendy is bringing her harrowing life story to the stage in Walking with Bubbles. In this video, watch as she performs 'What If' from the new show.
Ricky Rojas & Sophie Carmen-Jones to Join MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL in April
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2023
Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome Ricky Rojas and Sophie Carmen-Jones in April! See who else is starring in the cast, and how to purchase tickets!
The 2023 Olivier Award Nominations Are Announced
by Aliya Al-Hassan - February 28, 2023
The biggest night in theatre, the Olivier Awards, celebrates the brightest and best of London's world-leading theatre industry with a starry ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 2 April. Check out a full list of nominations!
BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' Announces Rush and Lottery Policies
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2023
Bob Fosse's DANCIN' has announced general and digital rush and digital lottery policies as previews begin this Thursday, March 2 at 8 PM at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th St.)
Breaking: Rob McClure, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Alex Brightman, & James Monroe Iglehart to Lead SPAMALOT at Kennedy Center
by Team BWW - February 28, 2023
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced today that the uproarious, irreverent, Tony Award®-winning Best Musical, Monty Python's Spamalot is the latest star-studded Broadway Center Stage production, running May 12-21, 2023 in the Eisenhower Theater.
Video: Meet the Company of NEW YORK, NEW YORK on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - February 28, 2023
New York, New York is officially in rehearsals! The company met the press just last week and BroadwayWorld was there to chat with them about the exciting new musical. Watch what they had to say in this video.
Jennifer Hudson, Viola Davis & More Win NAACP Image Awards - Full List of Winners!
by Michael Major - February 28, 2023
Jennifer Hudson, Viola Davis, Angela Bassett, and more took home NAACP Image Awards over the weekend. Host Queen Latifah also opened the show with a performance of “I’m Gonna Live Til I Die.' Watch the performance and check out the complete list of winners below!
Review Roundup: Broadway-Aimed THE SECRET GARDEN Opens In Los Angeles
by Alan Henry - February 28, 2023
The reviews are starting to roll in for The Secret Garden, currently playing at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre through March 26, 2023!
Indiana School Cancels Play After Protests Due to LGBTQ+ Themes
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2023
A petition has been created in response to an Indiana high school cancelling a production of Adam Szymkowicz's Marian, or The True Tale of Robin Hood. The production was cancelled due to  'safety concerns for the students involved' after parents learned that there are LGBTQ+ themes in the play.
Photos: On the Red Carpet for the 66th Annual Obie Awards
by Jennifer Broski - February 28, 2023
Just last night, the American Theatre Wing presented the 66th Obie Awards, celebrating and honoring Off- and Off-Off-Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photos from the red carpet here!
MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL Will Be Developed into a Musical by Jason Robert Brown and Taylor Mac
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2023
Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil,  the 1994 iconic  blockbuster book by John Berendt, which still holds a New York Times bestseller list record,  is being developed into a new musical.
Wake Up With BWW 2/28: Ramin Karimloo to Lead PHANTOM in Italy, Lea Salonga Joins HERE LIES LOVE, and More!
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2023
Top stories include: The Phantom of the Opera will make its Italian premiere starring Ramin Karimloo, Lea Salonga joins the cast and producing team of Here Lies Love, Jinkx Monsoon extends in Chicago, and more!
Review Roundup: Oscar Isaac and Rachel Brosnahan Star In THE SIGN IN SIDNEY BRUSTEIN'S WINDOW at BAM
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2023
The Brooklyn Academy of Music presents the first major New York revival of Lorraine Hansberry's The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window, directed by Obie Award winner Anne Kauffman at the BAM Harvey Theater. The production officially opened on February 23, 2023. Read reviews for the production!
Video: Go Inside Broadway-Aimed THE SECRET GARDEN Opening Night In Los Angeles
by Adam Riegler - February 27, 2023
Hit the red carpet for opening night of the Broadway-aimed production of 'The Secret Garden' currently playing at Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre through March 26, 2023! See video of the big night as BroadwayWorld takes you inside the opening night festivities with the show's star-studded cast as they take their opening night bows!
Photos/Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for NEW YORK, NEW YORK
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2023
New York, New York is officially in rehearsals! Check out photos of the cast in action and footage of 'Cheering For Me Now' and 'My Own Music'.
Video: First Look at Aya Cash, Frank Wood, Constance Shulman & More in THE BEST WE COULD
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2023
Get a first look at footage of the world premiere of Manhattan Theatre Club's The Best We Could!
Ticketmaster Warns Of High Demand For Jonas Brothers Broadway Residency
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2023
Ticketmaster is warning that due to high demand, many fans will not be able to get tickets to the Jonas Brothers' Broadway Residency. 
Sutton Foster, Chita Rivera & More Join GREAT PERFORMANCES 50th Anniversary Concert Special
by Michael Major - February 27, 2023
Hosted by Sutton Foster, the special features performances by André de Shields, Robyn Hurder, Jane Krakowski, Norm Lewis, Donna McKechnie, Betty Buckley, Jessie Mueller, Chita Rivera, Vanessa Williams and many more. The concert celebration is a living testament to why musical theater continues to resonate so powerfully.
Amanda Seyfried Says Original MEAN GIRLS Stars Are 'Dead Set' on Appearing in Movie Musical
by Michael Major - February 27, 2023
Amanda Seyfried has revealed that she and the four stars of the original Mean Girls movie, Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, and Lacey Chabert, are 'dead set' on appearing in the sequel. Seyfried, who played Karen Smith in the 2004 movie, also offered her idea on how they could possibly appear in the film.
MRS DOUBTFIRE National Tour Is Holding Virtual Open Call for Child Actors
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2023
Calling all kids! The national tour of Mrs. Doubtfire, which is set to begin rehearsals in August 2023, is seeking child actors (age 8-18+) for the roles of Lydia, Christopher and Natalie Hillard. Submissions are due Monday, March 6, 2023.

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