THE SIGN IN SIDNEY BRUSTEIN'S WINDOW & More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows for February 2023 by Team BWW
- February 01, 2023 What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is helping you pick what to see next by rounding up our top recommended theatre each month. Coming up off-Broadway this February is a a classic revival, a New York City premiere, and so much more!
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Will Bring Back Hogwarts House Pride Week by BWW News Desk
- February 01, 2023 The Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will once again celebrate the Hogwarts houses with four special performances dedicated to each house. Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw houses are the four living and learning communities for Hogwarts students, named after the wizarding school's four founders.
Tony Awards Administration Committee Determines Eligibility of 20 Broadway Shows by BWW News Desk
- February 01, 2023 The Tony Awards Administration Committee met to confirm the eligibility status of twenty Broadway productions for the 2022-2023 season, including Into The Woods, Kimberly Akimbo, A Beautiful Noise, Ain't No Mo', 1776, and more.
Shoshana Bean to Perform at GRAMMYs Premiere Ceremony by Michael Major
- February 01, 2023 Tony and Grammy nominee Shoshana Bean will be performing during the Premiere Ceremony of the Grammy Awards this Sunday, February 5. As previously reported, Randy Rainbow will host the event with MJ the Musical star and current GRAMMY nominee Myles Frost presenting one of the first awards.
THE HOURS With Kelli O'Hara, Renée Fleming & More to Air on PBS by Michael Major
- February 01, 2023 The Metropolitan Opera's recent production of The Hours, starring Renée Fleming, Kelli O'Hara, and Joyce DiDonato, will air on PBS. Phelim McDermott directs with Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducting. Christine Baranski will host the special.
Video: MJ Celebrates One Year on Broadway, Kicking Off Black History Month by BWW News Desk
- February 01, 2023 The four-time Tony Award-winning musical MJ celebrates its first anniversary on Broadway as Black History Month begins today, Wednesday, February 1st. Check out a video looking back on the show's first year on Broadway!
Wake Up With BWW 2/1: RAGTIME Concert Casting, THE WIZ Design Team, and More! by BWW News Desk
- February 01, 2023 Top stories include casting for the Ragtime reunion concert, an all new production of Peter Pan which will embark on tour next year, and more! Plus, the design team has been announced for the Broadway-bound production of The Wiz!
Interview: Anna Uzele Breaks Down Her 'Powerful' DEAR EDWARD Role by Michael Major
- January 31, 2023 Ahead of starring on Broadway in New York, New York, Anna Uzele is kicking off her busy year by starring in Dear Edward on Apple TV+. Watch a video of Uzele discussing what audiences can expect from the new series, the significance of her character's success, and what she enjoys the most about taking the leap from the stage to the screen.
Video: Tony Nominee John-Andrew Morrison Gets Ready to Take the Stage at 54 Below by Nicole Rosky
- January 31, 2023 Love? Ain’t it grand…and confusing. Tony Award nominee John-Andrew Morrison tries to figure it out with songs from Broadway and beyond. A funny, sassy, and heartfelt evening awaits you. Watch as he gives BroadwayWorld a special sneak peek of the concert in this video!
VIDEO: Austin Butler Reveals How Working on Broadway With Denzel Washington Changed His Career by Michael Major
- January 31, 2023 Austin Butler sat down on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon last night to discuss starring in Baz Luhrmann's recent Elvis biopic. During the interview, Butler discussed how doing Iceman Cometh with Denzel Washington on Broadway changed his career, crediting Washington has one of the reasons he secured the role of Elvis. Watch the interview now!
Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Off/Off-Off Broadway Awards by BWW Awards
- January 31, 2023 The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards, honoring the best in off-Broadway shows which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
Alyssa Fox Pens Essay on Her 13-Year Journey with WICKED- 'Keep Your Hope Alive' by BWW News Desk
- January 31, 2023 Alyssa Fox is set to take over the role of Elphaba in Wicked at Broadway's Gershwin Theatre beginning Tuesday, March 7th. A Dallas, TX native, Alyssa Fox is fulfilling a huge dream after being a member of the WICKED family for over 13 years. Read her emotional essay about finally taking over the role!
Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell & Kelli O'Hara to Star in RAGTIME Reunion Concert by BWW News Desk
- January 31, 2023 The Entertainment Community Fund's one-night-only benefit reunion concert of Ragtime, originally scheduled for 2020, will take place on Monday, March 27, 2023 at the Minskoff Theatre. Learn who is starring in the concert, and how to purchase tickets!
Video: Andrew Lippa and Rachel Tucker Get Ready to Celebrate 30 Years of JOHN & JEN by Nicole Rosky
- January 31, 2023 Direct from a London season, Rachel Tucker & Lewis Cornay will reprise their starring roles in a brand-new version of 'John & Jen' by Andrew Lippa and Tom Greenwald. The performance, which celebrates the musical's 30th anniversary, will take place February 9, 2023 at New York's famed 54 Below. Watch a preview of the concert in this video!
Bane Griffith Joins MJ THE MUSICAL as 'Little Michael' Beginning Tonight by BWW News Desk
- January 31, 2023 Bane Griffith will be joining the cast of MJ in the role of ‘Little Michael’ beginning tonight, Tuesday, January 31, sharing the role with Christian Wilson. Originally from Houston, Texas, Bane will make his Broadway debut in the production.