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Pre-Broadway THE WIZ and More Set For Broadway in Hollywood 2023-24 Season
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2023
Broadway in Hollywood has announced their 2023-24 Season - consisting of seven shows: five Los Angeles premieres, one Pre-Broadway L.A.  premiere, and the return of an American classic. All seven newly announced shows will play the Hollywood  Pantages Theatre. 
GATSBY, Featuring Music By Florence Welch, Directed by Rachel Chavkin, Will Premiere at A.R.T. in 2024
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2023
Gatsby, a brand-new musical stage adaptation of the legendary F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, will make its highly anticipated World 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.
Photos: PRIMA FACIE Unveils New 'Prima Faces' Art, Featuring a Mosaic of Photos of Fans
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2023
The upcoming Broadway production of Prima Facie has unveiled 'Prima Faces', a version of the show's key art made up of over a thousand photos submitted by the play's fans, along with their personal stories.
Producers of PARADE and Ben Platt Respond to Antisemitic Protestors
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2023
The producers of Parade, Ben Platt, and various cast members, have responded to antisemitic protestors at the show's first preview last night.
Video: Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond, and the Cast of PARADE Take Their First Bows
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2023
Parade officially began previews last night at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 W 45th St), before a sold-out audience. Tony Award-winner Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond lead the 33-person cast, directed by two-time Tony nominee Michael Arden. Watch the cast take their first bows in the video here!
Hannah Waddingham, Graham Norton and Mel Giedroyc Announced as Part of BBC's EUROVISION Presenter Line-Up
by Aliya Al-Hassan - February 22, 2023
The star-studded team hosting the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest from Liverpool to audiences across the world has been announced.
Wake Up With BWW 2/22: GREY HOUSE on Broadway, Jinkx Monsoon Tour, and More!
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2023
Top stories include Grey House, coming to Broadway starring Laurie Metcalf, Tatiana Maslany and Paul Sparks! Plus, Jinkx Monsoon announces a tour, and more!
Review Roundup: Signature Theatre Presents A BRIGHT NEW BOISE
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2023
Signature Theatre presents the Off-Broadway premiere of Samuel D. Hunter's 2011 Obie Award-winning dark comedy A Bright New Boise, directed by Oliver Butler, running through March 12 in the Pershing Square Signature Center's Irene Diamond Stage.
Antisemitic Protestors Chant At Audience Outside First Preview Of PARADE
by Team BWW - February 21, 2023
Protestors outside the first preview performance of Parade tonight greeted audience members with chants such as '[Leo Frank is] a Jewish Pedophile.' 
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 2/19/23
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2023
Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 2/19/2023.
Photo: Queen Latifah Visits THE LION KING on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2023
Check out a photo of Queen Latifah visiting THE LION KING! See how to purchase tickets to The Lion King.
Crystal Lucas-Perry, Lena Hall, Darius de Haas & More to Take Part in 66th Obie Awards
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2023
The American Theatre Wing has announced performers for the 66th Obie Awards, celebrating and honoring Off- and Off-Off-Broadway on Monday, February 27, 2023 at Terminal 5.
The Broadway League Announces Recipients of Inaugural League Leadership Awards
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2023
The Broadway League has announced the recipients of the 2023 Broadway League Leadership Awards. See the list of recipients!
Interview: J. Harrison Ghee Reveals How Working With Billy Porter on ACCUSED Was 'Beyond' Their Dreams
by Michael Major - February 21, 2023
Some Like It Hot star J. Harrison Ghee stars in the new episode of Accused on FOX, uniting with fellow Kinky Boots alum Billy Porter, who served as director. BroadwayWorld caught up with Ghee to discuss working with Porter on the episode, giving visibility to the drag community, what they hope people take away from the episode, and more.
The Off Broadway Alliance's 20at20 to Take Place in March & April
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2023
The Off Broadway Alliance will again sponsor 20at20, the bi-annual celebration of Off Broadway. The popular promotion begins March 20th and continues through April 9th.
Jinkx Monsoon Announces 'Everything at Stake' Tour Dates
by Michael Major - February 21, 2023
The Queen of all Queens is ready to cast her next great spell! Two-time RuPaul's Drag Race winner and Broadway breakout star Jinkx Monsoon will launch her biggest tour to date with Jinkx Monsoon: Everything at Stake. The summer concert tour will perform in 44 cities across the U.S. and Canada from June 12 - August 14. 
Laurie Metcalf, Tatiana Maslany and Paul Sparks Will Lead GREY HOUSE on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2023
The terrifying New York premiere of Grey House by Levi Holloway, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello, is coming to Broadway. We have all the details on who will star and when it will arrive.
Glenn Weiss Wins DGA Award For Directing the 75th Annual Tony Awards
by Michael Major - February 21, 2023
Glenn Weiss has won a Directors Guild of America Award for directing the 75th Annual Tony Awards. Weiss won the Variety/Talk/News/Sports - Specials category. The 75th Annual Tony Awards were hosted by Ariana DeBose. They are available to stream on Paramount+, along with the pre-ceremony hosted by Julianne Hough and Darren Criss.
John Cardoza Will Join the North American Tour of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2023
John Cardoza will join the North American Touring company of Moulin Rouge! in the role of Christian beginning Thursday, March 23 at the Music Hall at Fair Park in Dallas, TX. 
Video: Mauricio Martínez Is Singing Roles That Might Have Been at 54 Below
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - February 21, 2023
Emmy Award winner and Tony Award watcher Mauricio Martínez has had a lot of self-tape sides filling up his Dropbox. In his new show, 5’11, Based in NYC, he’s putting those to good use in a musical “What If…,” sorting through what might have been. In this video, he chats with Richard Ridge about the upcoming gig.
Wake Up With BWW 2/21: PARADE Begins Previews, 1776 Tour Photos, and More!
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2023
Happy first preview to Parade, which begins previews on Broadway tonight! Top stories include photos from the National Tour of 1776, and more!
Meet the Cast of PARADE, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2023
The new Broadway production of Parade begins previews on February 21! Meet the cast of Parade here!
Video: Pop Star Betty Who Sings A SHREK THE MUSICAL Cover
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2023
Tonight, Aussie pop star Betty Who took to Instagram to show off her tenor with a Shrek the Musical cover! See the video here!
VIDEO: SIX Star Hailee Kaleem Wright Talks Overcoming Homelessness Before Broadway on TODAY
by Michael Major - February 20, 2023
SIX star Hailee Kaleem Wright appeared on the TODAY Show with Hoda and Jenna this morning to discuss her inspiring story overcoming homelessness twice before starring on Broadway. Watch the new interview video now!
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of the 1776 National Tour
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2023
Get a first look at opening night red carpet photos of the new national tour of 1776!

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