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Wake Up With BWW 2/24: JoJo Joins MOULIN ROUGE!, City Center OLIVER! Casting, and More!
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2023
Top stories include JoJo making her Broadway debut as Satine in Moulin Rouge! Plus, casting has been announced for Oliver! at New York City Center, starring Lilli Cooper, Raúl Esparza, Benjamin Pajak and more!
Video: NYC Mayor Eric Adams Takes The Stage At PARADE To Condemn Anti-Semitic Protest
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2023
In solidarity with the cast, crew, and creative team of PARADE, tonight, New York City Mayor Eric Adams took the stage of the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre to address the sold-out audience of the Broadway musical revival. PARADE director Michael Arden welcomed the Mayor who condemned the antisemitic protests that happened on Tuesday night outside the Jacobs. See video of Mayor Adams' address below. 
Mandy Gonzalez, Robin De Jesús, Katerina McCrimmon, Robi Hager & More To Star In AZUL EP Release Concert At 54 Below
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2023
54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Mandy Gonzalez (In The Heights, Wicked, Hamilton), Tony Award nominee Robin de Jesús (In the Heights, La Cage aux Folles, The Boys in the Band) Katerina McCrimmon (The Rose Tattoo), Robi Hager (Spring Awakening) & More in the AZUL EP Release Concert.
Up on the Marquee: LIFE OF PI
by Jennifer Broski - February 23, 2023
Lolita Chakrabarti's dazzling stage adaption of Yann Martel's best-selling novel Life of Pi is getting ready for its premiere at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Check out new photos of the Broadway marquee!
Katie Holmes, Sarah Cooper & More to Take Part in THE WANDERERS Post-Performance Conversation
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2023
The cast of Anna Ziegler’s The Wanderers, including Sarah Cooper, Katie Holmes, and Dave Klasko, and playwright, Anna Ziegler, will take part in a post-performance conversation in March. See how to purchase tickets!
Ashley Park Joins ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season Three
by Michael Major - February 23, 2023
Ashley Park has joined the third season of Only Murders in the Building. Park will play the recurring character of Broadway ingenue Kimber, as the new season will be centered around a Broadway show. Park joins Meryl Streep, Jesse Williams, Paul Rudd, and Andrea Martin, plus series regulars Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez.
PETER PAN GOES WRONG Box Office Opens Tomorrow with Special Giveaway
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2023
The Peter Pan Goes Wrong box office will open tomorrow, Friday, February 24 at 10:00AM! Save on fees, and get a free Peter Pan Goes Wrong pan with purchase.
FAT HAM Full Cast and Design Team Announced
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2023
The full cast and design team has been announced for the Broadway production of the 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy Fat Ham by James Ijames. See who is starring in the show, how to purchase tickets and more!
Antonio Banderas Joins Nativity Movie Musical From GLEE & HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Writers
by Michael Major - February 23, 2023
A new movie musical based on the Nativity is in the works, starring Antonio Banderas as King Herod, Fiona Palomo as Mary, and Milo Manheim as Joseph. The musical is from writers and producers from Glee, High School Musical, and the Descendants.
Disney Parks Tease Production of Shaiman & Wittman's ROGERS: THE MUSICAL
by Michael Major - February 23, 2023
Disney Parks have teased that Shaiman and Wittman's Rogers: the Musical will be adapted into a complete production for a run at Disney California Adventure Park this summer. The theme park's official Twitter account shared a video of a woman holding a program for the musical walking into the Hyperion Theatre.
VIDEO: Katie Holmes & Alan Cumming Star in RARE OBEJCTS Film Trailer
by Michael Major - February 23, 2023
The trailer for Rare Objects, starring, written, directed, and produced by Katie Holmes, has been released. The film also stars Tony winner Alan Cumming, Julie Mayorga, Derek Luke, and Saundra Santiago. Rare Objects is based on Kathleen Tessaro's 2016 novel of the same name, which Holmes adapted for the big screen. Watch the new video trailer now!
Photos: Get a First Look Inside Rehearsals for BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN'
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2023
Get a first look at rehearsal photos for Bob Fosse’s DANCIN’!
Jason Robert Brown Pens Essay in Response to Antisemitic Protestors at PARADE
by Team BWW - February 23, 2023
Protestors outside the first preview performance of Parade greeted audience members with chants such as '[Leo Frank is] a Jewish Pedophile.' Parade's composer Jason Robert Brown is speaking up about the
Up on the Marquee: SHUCKED
by Jennifer Broski - February 23, 2023
Shucked will play Broadway's Nederlander Theatre with preview performances beginning Wednesday, March 8 for a Tuesday, April 4 opening night. We have photos of the new theatre marquee!
Viola Davis, Jeff Daniels, Billy Porter And More Among 2023 Audie Award Finalists
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2023
The Audio Publishers Association has announced finalists for the 2023 Audie Awards®, the premier awards program recognizing distinction in audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment. Winners across 26 competitive categories will be revealed at the Audie Awards Gala on March 28. The ceremony will be streamed to the public from Chelsea Piers’ Pier Sixty in NYC. 
Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque Will Make Her Broadway Debut as Satine in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2023
Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome platinum-selling singer, songwriter, and actress Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque making her Broadway debut in the role of 'Satine' beginning Tuesday, April 11.
Exclusive: Watch Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally Perform First Song From SHUCKED, 'Maybe Love'
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2023
We have an exclusive first listen to the very first song released from the upcoming new Broadway musical, Shucked! Titled 'Maybe Love',  the song is written and performed by the show’s composers Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, who collectively have earned three Grammy Awards and 18 Grammy nominations. Check out a video which features rehearsal footage of the Broadway cast!
Interview: Debbie Gibson Reveals How Broadway Prepared Her For THE MASKED SINGER
by Michael Major - February 23, 2023
Fresh off her unmasking on The Masked Singer, BroadwayWorld caught up with Debbie Gibson to discuss preparing for the show in less than 24 hours, how her time as Sally Bowles in Cabaret on Broadway helped her prepare for the experience, and a possible return to Broadway. Plus, watch video clips from her performances now!
Up on the Marquee: NEW YORK, NEW YORK
by Jennifer Broski - February 23, 2023
New York, New York is coming to Broadway! New York, New York begins performances Friday, March 24, 2023 and officially opens Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Broadway's St. James Theatre. Check out photos of the new Broadway marquee!
Lilli Cooper, Raúl Esparza, Benjamin Pajak and More Will Lead OLIVER! at New York City Center
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2023
Casting has been announced for the New York City Center production of Oliver! Learn more about the show, and who will be leading the iconic cast here!
Now Hiring: Vocalists, Teaching Artists, and More - BroadwayWorld Classifieds
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2023
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 2/23/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
SWEENEY TODD Announces Digital Lottery
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2023
A digital lottery has been announced for the Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Learn more about the show and how to enter the lottery and win a ticket!
Wake Up With BWW 2/23: THE WIZ Sets Pre-Broadway Dates, GATSBY Musical Will Premiere, and More!
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2023
Top stories: the producers of Parade, as well as various members of the cast including Ben Platt, have responded to antisemitic protestors outside of the show's first preview. Plus, an all new Gatsby musical will premiere at A.R.T. in 2024, and will be directed by Tony Award winner Rachel Chavkin and choreographed by Tony Award winner Sonya Tayeh.
New Spring Release Date Announced For KPOP Original Broadway Cast Album
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2023
KPOP stans will have to wait a little longer to hear the show's hotly anticipated cast recording. 
Photos: Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi Stops By PICTURES FROM HOME On Broadway
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2023
PICTURES FROM HOME is running now at Broadway's Studio 54 and last night the cast and crew got a visit from Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi and her husband Paul Pelosi who stopped backstage for a meet and greet witn stars Nathan Lane, Zoe Wanamaker, Danny Burstein, director Bartlett Sher and more! See photos from her visit!

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