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According to an interview with BBC Radio 4, Martin McDonagh says that theatres have refused to perform his plays because he would not allow them to change the language.

Enjoy songs from beloved Bible musicals like Jesus Christ Superstar, Godspell, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and The Prince of Egypt, to some less obvious prayers and hymns in shows like Falsettos, Miss Saigon, Come From Away and so many more!

Joanna Greer, a beloved member of the NYC theater community, and a devoted teacher who was dedicated to handing down the art forms of dance and storytelling, passed away on March 31 peacefully at home surrounded by family and love.

Have you ever wondered what was the most dramatic night in Broadway history? Well, boy, do I have a story for you! The year: 1980.

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Academy Award and Emmy Award winner Steven Soderbergh (sex, lies, and videotape, Traffic, Erin Brockovich), will make his New York City theatrical producing debut with the World Premiere of The Fears, a new play by Emma Sheanshang (Every Girl Gets Her Man, Greetings from Tim Buckley), and di

Shanel Bailey, who has been seen on Broadway in The Book of Mormon, discussed filming the musical numbers in the new series.

Additional performers have joined the lineup for the 2023 Gala, “Light Up Los Angeles,” which is planned for April 15, 2023 at The Music Center.

This season of Schmigadoon, creator Cinco Paul is bringing audiences into the world of Schmigaco, parodying the musicals of the '60s and '70s like Hair, Cabaret, Pippin, Sweeney Todd, Annie, Chicago, and more! Watch a vdeo interview in which Paul discussed

Stars in the House will be hosting a game night featuring cast members of Almost Famous! See who will be taking part and learn how to tune in!

Broadway couple Patti Murin and Colin Donnell have welcomed their second daughter! 

Apple TV+ has shared a video clip from the first episode of Schimgadoon! season two.

The best of Broadway got miscast this week! MCC's annual event, MISCAST23 took place on April 3, honoring Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award winner Vanessa Williams and MCC Youth Company Alum Lianny Toval.

Lea Michele revealed that she hopes that a filmed version of the Funny Girl revival may be in our future! Michele, who joined the cast in August of last year, was asked by E! if a movie is in the works while attending Variety's Power of Women event.

Shucked's s biggest fan might be seven-year-old Tariq, aka “Corn Kid,” who was a guest at the opening night and gave a mid-show standing ovation to Andrew Durand, Kevin Cahoon, and the ensemble for “Best Man” the second act show stopper.

Kimberly Akimbo: Original Broadway Cast Recording will be released on CD on Friday, May 19.

An all new track has been released ahead of the Original Broadway Cast Recording of KPOP the Musical.

Kristin Chenoweth sat down with Seth Meyers on Late Night last night to discuss the new season of Schmigadoon! The Tony winner also reacted to Wicked hitting 20 years on Broadway, performing for Carol Burnett, her Real Housewives obsession, and more.

A new bill supporting equal opportunities regardless of height and weight is being proposed in New York City, and may have a lasting impact on Broadway.

Top stories: Wicked will become the 4th longest running Broadway show of all time, casting for Spamalot at the Kennedy Center, plus watch a video message from Derek Klena in honor of BroadwayWorld's 20th anniversary!

Written by Pulitzer Prize-winner Doug Wright and directed by Lisa Peterson, Good Night, Oscar begins previews tonight, April 7 and opens on April 24 at Broadway's Belasco Theatre.

United States Senator Amy Klobuchar took to the historic Orpheum Theatre stage in Minneapolis last night to welcome the musical Hamilton to Minnesota for its five-week run as part of the Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin season in the Hennepin Theatre District.

PETA has announced that the Broadway production of Life of Pi has won its first-ever Pony Award—the organization's version of a Tony, honoring the most animal-friendly theater productions.

Tony Award nominee Anika Larsen will partner with the “Broadway Gives Back” podcast, hosted by Jan Friedlander Svendsen, for an exclusive podcast and vlog series with Broadway's biggest stars to discuss what can be done – on and off stage — to save the planet.

This spring, with the completion of TDF’s 27th year of school programs, 10,600 students from over 160 schools will have been served through a variety of programs for public school students in New York City.