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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!
THE PIANO LESSON Plays Final Broadway Performance
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2023
On January 29, the Broadway revival of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson concludes its run at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, having played 27 previews and 124 regular performances. The production is the highest grossing revival of a play on Broadway and the highest grossing Wilson production on Broadway ever.
Video: WICKED's Dan Micciche Dishes On How He Transitioned From Broadway Actor to Broadway Conductor
by Survival Jobs - January 28, 2023
In this video, Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the incredibly talented, funny and charismatic musical director and conductor, Dan Micciche, who shares how he transitioned from working as an actor to the musical director of one of the most iconic shows in Broadway history!
Broadway Jukebox: The Best of Andrew Lloyd Webber
by Team BWW - January 28, 2023
We are celebrating 35 years of The Phantom of the Opera with a playlist of 50 of our favorite Andrew Lloyd Webber songs. Enjoy songs from musicals like: The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Sunset Boulevard, Love Never Dies, School of Rock and so many more!
Video: Stephanie J. Block Unpacks Norma Desmond
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - January 28, 2023
Norma's back! And it's as if she never said goodbye. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is getting ready to present Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Sunset Boulevard. Watch this video as Stephanie J. Block tells us all about her take on Norma Desmond.
Listen: THE BIG ONE-OH! Cast Recording Featuring Christian Borle, Derek Klena & More Now Available Digitally
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2023
Listen to the Ultimate Cast Recording of The Big One-Oh featuring Christian Borle, Derek Klena and more!
Jeff Richmond Says MEAN GIRLS Songs Have Been 'Reinvented' For Movie Musical
by Michael Major - January 27, 2023
Jeff Richmond has given an update on the upcoming film adaption of Mean Girls the musical. Richmond stated that he and his wife, Tina Fey, are working 'day-to-day' on the new movie musical, revealing that the music has been 'reinvented' for the big screen. The film stars Angourie Rice, Auli'i Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey and Reneé Rapp.
PIPPIN, THE CHINESE LADY & More - Check Out This Week's Top Stage Mags
by Team BWW - January 27, 2023
Take a look at this week's top Stage Mags including productions from Capital Stage, Gaslight Theatre, and more.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN National Tour to End its Run This Summer
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2023
The North American Tour of Dear Evan Hansen, which first launched at the Buell Theatre in Denver, Colorado in October 2018, will end its run on July 2nd, 2023 at the Koger Center in Columbia, South Carolina. See how to purchase tickes!
Review: Erik Turns 35 & He Never Looked Better! Celebrate with THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL On BroadwayHD
by Bobby Patrick - January 27, 2023
When you pop your popcorn and pour your champagne in celebration of 35 years of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, just press play, and let it open up before you. Get carried away on the Phantom’s boat, feel the feels, enjoy the goosebumps
66th Annual Obie Awards to Return Live and in Person in February
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2023
The 66th Annual Obie Awards, celebrating and honoring Off- and Off-Off-Broadway will take place on Monday, February 27, 2023 at Terminal 5.
Alyssa Fox to Take Over as Elphaba in WICKED Beginning in March
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2023
Alyssa Fox will take over the role of Elphaba in WICKED at Broadway’s Gershwin Theatre beginning Tuesday, March 7th. See how to purchase tickets!
Alan Cumming Returns OBE, Citing 'Toxicity' in the British Empire
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2023
Alan Cumming has taken to Instagram to reveal that he has returned his OBE, due to his feelings about the 'toxicity' of the British Empire.
VIDEO: Billy Porter & James Corden Do 'Toddlerography' to Harry Styles on THE LATE LATE SHOW
by Michael Major - January 27, 2023
Billy Porter appeared on a new episode of The Late Late Show with James Corden for a new sketch. In the video, Porter and Corden attend a dance class taught by some 'fierce' and 'ruthless' instructors: a group of toddlers. Watch Billy Porter and James Corden do 'toddlerography' to 'As It Was' by Harry Styles now!
Photos: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Celebrates 35 Years on Broadway
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - January 27, 2023
The Phantom of the Opera celebrated 35 years on Broadway last night, January 26, at the Majestic Theatre. The production opened on January 26, 1988. BroadwayWorld was there to capture some special moments from the big night, including members of the creative team, the cast's curtain call, and more!
VIDEO: Bowen Yang Discusses His History With WICKED Ahead of His Role in the Film
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2023
Bowen Yang appeared on Late Night With Seth Meyers last night where he discussed his upcoming role as Pfannee in the film adaptation of Wicked! Yang talked about his history with the musical, and how he was 'obsessed' with it when it first opened.
Randy Rainbow to Host Pre-GRAMMYS Ceremony; Myles Frost to Present
by Michael Major - January 27, 2023
The 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony will return to the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, with current GRAMMY nominee Randy Rainbow set to co-host. MJ the Musical star and current GRAMMY nominee Myles Frost will present one of the first awards of this year's GRAMMYs during the pre-ceremony.
DEBATE: BALDWIN VS BUCKLEY Comes to Stone Nest
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2023
Christopher McElroen directs the UK premiere of the critically acclaimed off-Broadway show, Debate: Baldwin vs Buckley - a powerful and thought-provoking verbatim staging of the historic clash between author and activist James Baldwin and conservative, political commentator William F. Buckley Jr.
Albums from Emily Skinner, Megan Mullally & More Re-Released by Concord Theatricals
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2023
Concord Theatricals Recordings has digitally re-released the second wave of albums from the former Fynsworth Alley theatrical recorded music catalog, with 21 titles that have not previously been available to stream or download.
Video: BAT OUT OF HELL International Tour Cast Performs on Studio 10
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2023
Glenn Adamson and Kellie Gnauck, who are currently starring in the international tour of Bat Out Of Hell the Musical, stopped by Studio 10 to talk about the show and perform a number. Check out the video here!
Video: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Celebrates 35th Anniversary With a Special Curtain Call
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2023
The Phantom of the Opera celebrated 35 years on Broadway last night, January 26, at the Majestic Theatre. Following the show, a special curtain call was held, featuring a performance and speech from members of the cast. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the big moment and you can check out the video here!
Wake Up With BWW 1/27: Caissie Levy in NEXT TO NORMAL in London, and More!
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2023
Top stories include an NBC musical special honoring Carol Burnett, and featuring Bernadette Peters, Julie Andrews, and more! Plus, Caissie Levy will lead the London premiere of Next to Normal this summer, and more!
Eddie Izzard To Bring Solo GREAT EXPECTATIONS To Morgan Library Celebrate Shared Birthday With Charles Dickens
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
On February 7th, 2023, Eddie Izzard will perform Charles Dickens' Great Expectations at The Morgan Library and Museum (225 Madison Ave. at 37th St.) at a special 10 PM performance with proceeds going to Covenant House and The Morgan.
Photo: First Look at Katie Holmes & Eddie Kaye Thomas in THE WANDERERS
by Show Highlights - January 26, 2023
Get a first look at Roundabout Theatre Company’s The Wanderers, by Anna Ziegler directed by Barry Edelstein! See performance dates, and how to purchase tickets!

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