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VIDEO: Woody Harrelson Parodies a Broadway Musical Promo on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
by Michael Major - February 27, 2023
In a new cut for time sketch on Saturday Night Live, Woody Harrelson, Bowen Yang, Kenan Thompson, and more parodied a trailer advertising a new Broadway musical. The sketch featured the cast singing their own versions of songs like 'Hello' by Adele, 'It's All Coming Back to Me Now' by Celina Dion, and Ariana DeBose's viral rap. Watch the video now!
Video: Oscar Isaac, Rachel Brosnahan & Company Celebrate Opening Night of THE SIGN IN SIDNEY BRUSTEIN'S WINDOW
by Opening Night - February 27, 2023
Just last week, BAM celebrated opening night of Lorraine Hansberry's The Sign In Sidney Brustein's Window starring Oscar Isaac and Rachel Brosnahan. Check out video highlights from the big night!
Stephanie Hsu & David Byrne to Perform at the Oscars
by Michael Major - February 27, 2023
Oscar®-winning multihyphenate David Byrne, Oscar-nominated Broadway alum Stephanie Hsu and music trio Son Lux will perform the Oscar-nominated song “This Is A Life” from “Everything Everywhere All at Once” at the 95th Oscars. Hsu has been seen on Broadway in Be More Chill and Spongebob Squarepants.
Photos: On the Red Carpet for THE SEAGULL/WOODSTOCK, NY at The New Group
by Bruce Glikas - February 27, 2023
Check out photos from the red carpet of The New Group's world premiere production of The Seagull/Woodstock, NY!
Jason Segel Wants to Make His FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL Dracula Puppet Musical Into a Comedy Special
by Michael Major - February 27, 2023
Jason Segel wants to make a special about bringing his fictional Forgetting Sarah Marhsall Dracula puppet musical to Broadway. Segel originally created the musical alone in his apartment while going through a 'slow period' in his career. After writing 'Dracula's Lament,' he brought the project to Judd Apatow, who used it for the film.
Ban On Drag Performances Could Prevent Broadway Tours From Coming To Tennessee
by Team BWW - February 27, 2023
Tennessee could soon be the next state unable to host tours (or licensed productions) of a number of Broadway shows following legislation that will target drag performers and the transgender community.
Lea Salonga Joins the Cast & Producing Team of HERE LIES LOVE on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2023
Tony and Olivier Award winner Lea Salonga, a global Filipina legend, will join Here Lies Love's Broadway cast for a special guest engagement this summer. See how to purchase tickets!
Contest: Win Two Tickets to Neil Berg's 50 Years of Rock and Roll 2 at Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2023
Neil Berg's Fifty Years of Rock & Roll returns to The Parker! Neil Berg's 50 Years of Rock & Roll is not only a highly entertaining look at the history of iconic music, but also tells the story of America and all the incredible influences and cultures that make up our 'melting pot,' which is poured into the fabric of our music and has influenced generations around the world.
Disney's HERCULES Musical Will Open In Hamburg Next Year
by Team BWW - February 27, 2023
From Zero to Hero to Germany! Disney Theatrical Productions announced this morning Stage Entertainment will present the European premiere of HERCULES in Hamburg, Germany opening Spring 2024.
Photos: First Look at Oscar Isaac and Rachel Brosnahan 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. Check out all new production photos here!
Jessica Chastain, Michelle Yeoh & More Win SAG Awards - Full List of Winners!
by Michael Major - February 27, 2023
Last night, Jessica Chastain, Michelle Yeoh, Brendan Fraser, Jennifer Coolidge, Jean Smart, and more took home SAG Awards. Check out the complete list of winners now!
Broadway Buying Guide: February 27, 2023
by Team BWW - February 27, 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, February 27, 2023.
PARADE Protesters Bring Growing Antisemitism to the Streets
by Cara Joy David - February 27, 2023
In some ways, it was a surprise that antisemites took to the streets last week to demonstrate outside of PARADE. We don't see that sort of thing outside a Broadway show. We don't typically see it at all in New York City. But, if you were paying attention--and, as a member of an Anti-Defamation League NextGeneration Advisory Board, I have been--you would know that antisemitic sentiment is increasingly spilling onto the streets.
Jinkx Monsoon Extends Run in CHICAGO For 14 More Performances
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2023
Actress, vocalist, and two-time “RuPaul’s Drag Race” winner Jinkx Monsoon will extend her run in the role of Matron “Mama” Morton in Chicago for 14 more performances only. The additional performances run Thursday, March 16 through Sunday, March 26, at the Ambassador Theatre.
Ramin Karimloo Will Lead THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Premiere in Italy This Summer
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2023
Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera will open for the first time in Italy at Teatro Stabile del Friuli Venezia Giulia in Trieste on 4th July 2023. Leading the cast as The Phantom is Ramin Karimloo, who has played the role in London's West End, Korea and in the 25th Anniversary Concert at The Royal Albert Hall. 
Listen: Nicholas Podany Talks Apple TV+'s HELLO TOMORROW! and More on LITTLE KNOWN FACTS
by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - February 27, 2023
On the latest episode of Little Known Facts, stage and screen actor and singer/songwriter Nicholas Podany chats about his Apple TV+ series Hello Tomorrow!, how he caught the performing bug, and more. 'I think I was seven years old and I was Conrad Birdie in Bye Bye Birdie, kind of like a school play,' he said. 'I remember the feeling of the difference between before going on stage and after going on stage, and loving that feeling so much.'
Wake Up With BWW 2/27: Obie Awards, SWEENEY TODD Begins Previews, and More!
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2023
Top stories: Sweeney Todd officially began previews on Broadway this weekend, the 2023 Obie Awards will be held tonight, and more! Read more about these and other top stories here!
Video: How Ruth Stage Is Retelling CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF for a New Generation
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - February 26, 2023
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is back onstage at Ruth Stage! The Tennessee Williams classic returns to the Theatre at St. Clement's in a modern and haunting interpretation that audiences cannot get enough of. In this video watch as Richard Ridge chats with the company.
Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Being Mother (Literally) with Rachel Schur
by Jayke Workman - February 26, 2023
Look mom, I’m on BroadwayWorld! On the latest episode of Oh My Pod You Guys, Jayke shares the hottest Broadway news in their new segment, The BroadwayWorld Recap. Then Jayke chats with Rachel Schur about being in Chicago on Broadway, honoring what your body is telling you, and being mother (literally).
INTO THE WOOD's Ta'Nika Gibson Takes Over Our Instagram Today!
by Social Watch - February 26, 2023
Tune in to our Instagram story as Ta'Nika Gibson takes you behind the scenes of Into the Woods as they make their way to cities across the U.S. - starting with The Kennedy Center in D.C.!
Interview: How SOME LIKE IT HOT Orchestrators Charlie Rosen and Bryan Carter Brought Big Band Back To Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - February 26, 2023
This season, the new musical Some Like It Hot is bringing the old-fashioned showstopper back to life on Broadway. Read our interview with the rollicking new musical's esteemed orchestrators, Tony and Grammy Award-winner Charlie Rosen and esteemed jazz musician, bandleader, and educator Bryan Fuller.
Meet the Cast of SWEENEY TODD, Now in Previews on Broadway!
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2023
Previews begin tonight, February 26, for the Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.  Sweeney Todd will officially open on March 26, 2023, at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Meet the cast of Sweeney Todd here!
Video: Warren Carlyle & Sierra Boggess Are Bringing THE SECRET GARDEN Back to Life
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - February 25, 2023
In this video, watch as Sierra Boggess and Warren Carlyle chat about bringing The Secret Garden back to life onstage at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles.
VIDEO: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Teases Score in Honor of the Snow Day
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2023
New York, New York has released a new clip from the score on their Twitter account in honor of Saturday's snow day in NYC. New York, New York features music and lyrics by Tony, Emmy & Grammy Award winners and Academy Award nominees John Kander & Fred Ebb, and features additional lyrics by Pulitzer, Tony, Emmy & Grammy Award winner and Academy Award nominee Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, In The Heights). Watch the video here!
Photos: In Rehearsal with Andrew Burnap, Phillipa Soo, Jordan Donica, and the Cast of CAMELOT!
by Bruce Glikas - February 25, 2023
Featuring a book by Academy and Emmy Award winning writer Aaron Sorkin, based on the original book by Alan Jay Lerner, and direction by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher, Lerner & Loewe's Camelot is scheduled to begin performances on Thursday, March 9, 2023, and open on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Check out rehearsal photos here!

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