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HADESTOWN Star T. Oliver Reid Stops By THE ART OF KINDNESS Podcast
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2023
This week, Robert Peterpaul, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, welcomes Broadway star T. Oliver Reid to The Art of Kindness podcast, which promotes kindness in the entertainment industry and beyond.
Michael R. Jackson & Common to Join Second Stage Theater's Winter's Ball
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2023
Second Stage Theater will host a Winter’s Ball geared towards young professionals and arts patrons, featuring Michael R. Jackson and Common. The fundraising event will take place on Monday, February 27 at The Pierre Hotel. See
MEAN GIRLS Movie Musical Now Casting Local New Jersey Actors
by Michael Major - February 06, 2023
The Mean Girls movie musical is seeking local actors in New Jersey this spring. Paramount Pictures is searching for local actors to appear as extras in the Middletown, New Jersey this March and April. The new film is set to star Angourie Rice as Cady Heron, Auli'i Cravalho as Janis, Jaquel Spivey as Damian and Reneé Rapp as Regina George.
Matthew Shepard Foundation and Tectonic Theater Project Respond to Kansas School Board's Removal of THE LARAMIE PROJECT
by Team BWW - February 06, 2023
Students of the Senior English Composition class at Kansas' Lansing High School will go without their 'Social Justice Expository Unit' following a recent vote made by the Lansing Board of Education.
The Dramatists Guild Issues Statement on Cancellations of INDECENT & THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2023
The Dramatist Guild of America has released a statment on the cancellations of school productions of Indecent and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
Chlöe Bailey, Olivia Colman & More to Star in GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Film Adaptation
by Michael Major - February 06, 2023
Chlöe Bailey, Olivia Colman, Woody Harrelson, and Tosin Cole will star in the film adaptation of Girl From the North Country. The Tony winning musical has been adapted into a film by Conor McPherson, who was also behind the Broadway incarnation. McPherson will also direct the film. The musical features hit songs by Bob Dylan.
Josh Groban, Annaleigh Ashford, LaChanze, André De Shields & More to Perform at MISCAST23
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2023
MCC Theater has announced initial performers for Miscast23, which will take place on Monday April 3 at the Hammerstein Ballroom, including Josh Groban, Annaleigh Ashford, LaChanze, André De Shields and more. See how to purchase tickets!
Hennepin Theatre Trust Teases 2023/24 Season; Can You Guess The Shows?
by Team BWW - February 06, 2023
Hennepin Theatre Trust, which hosts the Broadway Across America touring season in Minneapolis, has released 5 clues to tease the first show in its upcoming 2023/2024 season.
Exclusive: Graham Phillips & Krystina Alabado Sing 'Move On' in Rehearsal For Pasadena Playhouse's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by Alan Henry - February 06, 2023
BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at the cast of Pasadena Playhouse's production of Sunday in the Park with George in rehearsal, led by Graham Phillips as George Seurat/George and Krystina Alabado as Dot/Marie. The production will run from Tuesday, February 14 to Sunday, March 19.
A CELEBRATION OF JOHN GUARE Featuring Meryl Streep, Ariana DeBose & More to be Presented In Person & Online Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2023
On Monday, Feb 6, 2023, at 7:30 pm ET, 92NY will present A Celebration of John Guare both in person and online featuring Meryl Streep, Ariana DeBose and more. See how to purchase tickets!
Video: Derek Klena Sings Title Song from SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Alan Henry - February 06, 2023
Watch Derek Klena perform the title song from the Kennedy Center Broadway Center Stage production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Sunset Boulevard.
Photo: First Look at Ashley Park, Stephanie Hsu & More in JOY RIDE
by Michael Major - February 06, 2023
When Audrey’s (Ashley Park) business trip to Asia goes sideways, she enlists the aid of Lolo (Sherry Cola), her irreverent, childhood best friend who also happens to be a hot mess; Kat (Stephanie Hsu), her college friend turned Chinese soap star; and Deadeye (Sabrina Wu), Lolo’s eccentric cousin. Check out the first photo from the film now!
How INTO THE WOODS Worked Around the Tony Rules for Brian d'Arcy James
by Cara Joy David - February 06, 2023
Brian d'Arcy James is Tony eligible this season for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance in INTO THE WOODS. But he didn't perform on INTO THE WOODS on what appeared to be the revival's opening night, July 10, as required by the Tony rules for eligibility. So how is he eligible? The Broadway League allowed the show to change its opening night after the fact.
Broadway Buying Guide: February 6, 2023
by Team BWW - February 06, 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 6, 2023.
Ohio Theatre Shows Support for High School Cast of Canceled 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2023
An Ohio high school production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee was canceled when the Cardinal Schools Board of Education deemed the musical 'not family-friendly.' Avenue Arts, a theatre company in Canton Ohio that is just concluded its run of the show, invited the Cardinal High School cast to one of their performances, at which they invited the students onstage.
Listen: Filmmaker Liz Garbus Talks Her Career and More on LITTLE KNOWN FACTS
by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - February 06, 2023
Little Known Facts is a weekly podcast hosted by stage and film actress Ilana Levine. This week's episode features filmmaker Liz Garbus!  In the episode, Liz discussed her career, how she got her start, and more.
Find Out Who Won at the 65th GRAMMY Awards - Complete List of Winners!
by Michael Major - February 05, 2023
Last night, the GRAMMY Awards aired live on CBS and Paramount Plus. Winners included Beyoncé and Kim Petras making history, plus Lizzo, Viola Davis, Sam Smith, Harry Styles, Bonnie Raitt, Samara Joy, Willie Nelson, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and more.
INTO THE WOODS Wins GRAMMY Award for Best Musical Theater Album
by Team BWW - February 05, 2023
Tonight, February 5, the 65th GRAMMY Awards air on CBS, and of the 86 categories, Broadway fans care about just one- Best Musical Theater Album. Lucky for us, the winner has been announced ahead of the broadcast, as a part of the Premiere Ceremony hosted by Randy Rainbow. Listen to the Grammy-winning album now!
Viola Davis Achieves EGOT Status at the GRAMMYs
by Michael Major - February 05, 2023
Following her new GRAMMY win, Viola Davis has become the 18th person in history to achieve the EGOT status. Davis has won two Tony Awards for King Hedley II in 2001 and then for Fences in 2010. She won an Emmy Award for How to Get Away With Murder and an Oscar for reprising her stage role in the film adaptation of Fences.
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for A CHORUS LINE Starring Drew Lachey at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2023
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will be a singular sensation this spring with the opening of Moe and Jack's Place - The Rouse Theatre and an all-new production of A Chorus Line. Previews are set to begin on Saturday, March 11 with an official opening scheduled for Saturday, March 16, 2023. Check out photos from the first rehearsal here!
Tony Nominee Charles Kimbrough Passes Away at 86
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2023
According to various sources, Tony-nominated actor Charles Kimbrough passed away in Culver City, California on January 11th at the age of 86. 
Listen to the 2023 Grammy Nominees for Best Musical Theater Album
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2023
As BroadwayWorld reported in November, six new recordings have earned nominations for Best Musical Theatre Album at the 2023 Grammy Awards, including Caroline, Or Change, Into The Woods, MJ The Musical, Mr. Saturday Night, Six: Live On Opening Night, and A Strange Loop. Take a listen to all six of the nominated albums!
SIDE BY SIDE's Phoenix Best Takes Over Our Instagram Today!
by Social Watch - February 05, 2023
Tune in to our Instagram story as Phoenix Best takes you behind the scenes of The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis' Side by Side.
TAKE ME OUT Plays Final Broadway Performance
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2023
Take Me Out officially concludes its Broadway run after 17 previews and 99 regular performances.
What Are the Longest Running Musicals That Haven't Been Revived (Yet)?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - February 05, 2023
This month, the reader question was: 'What are the longest running musicals that haven't been revived?'

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