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CABARET, A NEW BRAIN, and More Set For Barrington Stage Company's 2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2023
Barrington Stage Company has announced its 2023 season, that will feature two major musical revivals, two world premiere plays, and two modern classic play revivals. The season kicks off with Cabaret, playing June 14-July 8 on the Boyd-Quinson Stage.
Designers Behind BLACK PANTHER and More Join THE WIZ; Full Design Team Announced!
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2023
The design team has been announced for the all-new production of the groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning musical The Wiz. The Wiz will launch a national tour in Fall of 2023 in Baltimore, MD before returning to Broadway for a limited engagement in the 2023/24 season. Learn more about the team and the production here!
All New Production of PETER PAN Will Embark on Tour in 2024
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2023
An all-new production of the timeless Tony Award-winning Broadway classic, PETER PAN will embark on tour in 2024! The new production will premiere at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in Saint Paul, MN this December.
Richard John Lovatt: A Journey to Growth and Success
by Team BWW - January 31, 2023
Acting is a challenging and rewarding profession that requires both talent and dedication. Whether you're a seasoned actor or just starting, the road to success in the film industry can be bumpy.
Lena Hall, Brittney Johnson, Eleri Ward Set For BROADWAY SINGS ADELE at Sony Hall
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2023
On February 26 at 7:30pm, a bombshell cast of stars including Tony Award Winner Lena Hall (Hedwig), Brittney Johnson (Wicked), and Eleri Ward (Only Gold) will belt out new arrangements of the hits of the pop superstar Adele, accompanied by a 14-piece orchestra at the beautiful Sony Hall.
Interview: Jason Moore on Directing SHOTGUN WEDDING With Jennifer Lopez & Jennifer Coolidge
by Michael Major - January 31, 2023
While Jason Moore has directed Broadway productions like Shrek the Musical and The Cher Show, Prime Video's Shotgun Wedding is his biggest project so far. BroadwayWorld sat down with Moore to discuss how his Broadway experiences contributed to the new film, what it was like on set, and the ideas he has to bring Jennifer Coolidge back to the stage.
National Tour of INTO THE WOODS Extends Boston Engagement
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2023
The national touring production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Tony Award®-winning triumph, Into the Woods, has been extended in Boston by popular demand. The limited engagement will now play for two weeks only from March 21-April 2 at Emerson Colonial Theatre.
Wake Up With BWW 1/31: PARADE Casting, BONNIE & CLYDE in London, and More!
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2023
Top stories include casting for Parade on Broadway, Bonnie & Clyde in London, and more! Plus, check out the winners of some of the top BroadwayWorld awards!
Cindy Williams, Stage Actor and LAVERNE & SHIRLEY Star, Passes Away At 75
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2023
Cindy Williams, a star of stage and screen and one half of the iconic duo, 'Laverne & Shirley' has passed away at the age of 75. 
Phillipa Soo, Steven Pasquale, Ali Ewoldt And More Nominated for Helen Hayes Awards
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2023
Nominations have been announced for the 37th Helen Hayes Awards, which will be presented on Monday, May 22. Nominees include productions from Arena Stage, Signature Theatre, GALA Hispanic Theatre and more.
BWW Flashback: A Look Back on the Exceptional Career of the Great Hal Prince
by Team BWW - January 30, 2023
In honor of what would have been been his 95th Birthday, BroadwayWorld is looking back on the career of Hal Prince. See highlights from his incredible career in our interactive timeline and watch past performances from his works.
Broadway Bares to Take Place This June at NYC's Hammerstein Ballroom
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2023
Broadway Bares will once again kick off Pride week in New York City with two performances featuring more than 150 of the city’s dancers on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Hammerstein Ballroom. See how to purchase tickets!
Shop for Your Valentine in BroadwayWorld's Theatre Shop
by Team BWW - January 30, 2023
Shop official merchandise from Hadestown, Some Like It Hot, A Beautiful Noise, Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish and more for your Valentine this holiday! Shop for items like the Mean Girls Really Pretty Mug, Beautiful Noise On The Rocks Tumbler, the Wicked Women's For Good V-Neck Tee, and many more!
Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - January 30, 2023
The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards, honoring the best in Cabaret performances in NYC which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
VIDEO: Viral MATILDA Singer Surprised By Kristin Chenoweth on TODAY After Dream Broadway Trip
by Michael Major - January 30, 2023
11-year-old Nathan Broxton went viral after a video of him singing 'Naughty' from Matilda the Musical went viral on TikTok. After seeing the video, Delta sent Broxton and his family to New York City to see his very first Broadway show. Watch him be surprised by Kristin Chenoweth after his interview on The TODAY Show now!
VIDEO: LEOPOLDSTADT Cast Members Discuss Their Faith on TODAY
by Michael Major - January 30, 2023
David Krumholtz, Jenna Augen, and Brandon Uranowitz from Leopoldstadt on Broadway appeared on The TODAY Show on Sunday to discuss exploring their faith in the acclaimed play. The cast also discussed their family's faith, fighting against antisemitism, and more. Watch the new interview video now!
Photos/Video: Lea Michele and Ramin Karimloo Talk FUNNY GIRL on SiriusXM
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2023
SiriusXM kicked off a special Town Hall with Lea Michele and Ramin Karimloo, co-stars of Broadway smash-hit Funny Girl, last Thursday.  Michele and Karimloo discussed the process of recording the musical's cast album, working with Barbra Streisand, and more!
Actors' Equity Releases Statement Condemning Attacks on Transgender People and Drag Performances
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2023
Actors’ Equity Association, the national labor union representing more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers in live theatre, has issued a statement regarding the growing number of attacks on transgender people, often framed as attacks on drag performance.
Where Will the Tonys Have ROOM?
by Cara Joy David - January 30, 2023
Sometimes seasons go by without any truly perplexing questions for the Tony Award Administration Committee to answer. This will not be one of those seasons. As I wrote last month, there are close calls on what will be considered a new play versus revival and now thrown into the mix is the play or musical decision involving ROOM.
Howard McGillin, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and More Join PARADE; Full Casting Announced!
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2023
Complete casting has been announced as rehearsals begin today for the new Broadway production of Parade starring Tony Award® winner Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond. Learn more about who will be starring in the revival here!
Listen: Producer Jenny Gersten Talks Her Career and More on LITTLE KNOWN FACTS
by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - January 30, 2023
Little Known Facts is a weekly podcast hosted by stage and film actress Ilana Levine. This week's episode features producer and artistic director Jenny Gersten! Listen to the full episode here!
Photos: THE PIANO LESSON Cast Takes Final Bows On Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - January 30, 2023
The Piano Lesson played its final Broadway performance on January 29, 2023. BroadwayWorld was there to see the cast take their final bows, and you can check out photos here!
Tony Nominee Grey Henson Joins SHUCKED on Broadway; Full Cast Announced
by Team BWW - January 29, 2023
Complete casting has been announced as rehearsals commence for Shucked, the new Broadway musical comedy. Check out all of the bios, ticket information and more.
Video: Ben is a Smooth Criminal with the Choreo from MJ
by Ben Cameron - January 29, 2023
In this video of Dance Captain Dance Attack!, Ben gets hit by a smooth criminal as he dances to Christopher Wheeldon's Tony-winning choreography from MJwith the help of Dance Captains Kamille Upshaw and Kali May Grinder. Can you keep up?
Disney Channel Original Movies for Broadway Lovers
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2023
Read BroadwayWorld's list of the best Disney Channel Original movies for Broadway lovers, featuring High School Musical, Descendants and more!

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