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COMPANY Sets Dates & Cities For North American Tour Launching October 2023
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
Stephen Sondheim’s and George Furth’s Company will launch a North American tour this October, visiting more than 25 cities in the 2023-2024 season. See dates, cities, and how to purchase tickets!
& JULIET, TITANIQUE & More Nominated For Queerties Awards
by Michael Major - January 25, 2023
& Juliet, Titanique, A Strange Loop, Melissa Etheridge: A Journey Through Life, Take Me Out, Drag: The Musical, The Collaboration, Fat Ham, Merrily We Roll Along, Best of Enemies, Reneé Rapp, Stephanie Hsu, Jeremy Pope, Conrad Ricamora, The Color Purple, Jinkx Monsoon, The Little Mermaid, and more have been nominated for Queerties!
Photos: Stephanie J. Block, Derek Klena & the Cast of SUNSET BOULEVARD Meet the Press
by Bruce Glikas - January 25, 2023
See photos of Stephanie J. Block, Derek Klena and more from the cast of Sunset Boulevard at the Kennedy Center meet the press ahead of its opening in February!
Roundabout Announces Extension for THE WANDERERS
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
Roundabout Theatre Company just announced a one-week extension of the New York premiere of The Wanderers by Anna Ziegler, directed by Barry Edelstein, now through Sunday, April 2.
Exclusive: Get a First Listen to 'MacGyver!' From MACGYVER: THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen to the title track 'MacGyver!' from MacGyver: The Musical's world premiere album!
VIDEO: Stage Adaptation of COCO in the Works From Disney on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
Disney's COCO may be headed to the stage soon! During a recent performance as part of the Disney on Broadway Concert Series at EPCOT, it was announced that Disney on Broadway is developing a stage adaptation of the hit film.
Wake Up With BWW 1/25: Outer Critics Circle Awards Announce Dates and Details, and More!
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
Top stories include awards galore! Find out which of your Broadway-adjacent favs got Oscar nominations, learn details about the 2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards, and more!
Photos: First Look At Alexander Gemignani and The Cast of BIG FISH At Marriott Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
The Marriott Theatre’s 2023 season launches with the family-friendly musical adventure, BIG FISH! See photos of Broadway star Andrew Gemignani and more in new character portraits!
Michael R. Jackson To Talk WHITE GIRL IN DANGER At Guggenheim Works & Process
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
Ahead of its world premiere, go behind the scenes of this epic and viciously funny new musical by Michael R. Jackson, the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of A Strange Loop.
Oscar Nominee Paul Mescal, Patsy Ferran, and Anjana Vasan to Star in A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE West End Transfer
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
Paul Mescal, just nominated for an Oscar and a BAFTA for his leading role in the film Aftersun, and best known for his BAFTA winning role in Normal People, Olivier Award winner Patsy Ferran (Summer & Smoke), Anjana Vasan (We Are Lady Parts) and Dwane Walcott (One Night in Miami, Our Girl) will continue in the roles of Stanley, Blanche, Stella and Harold 'Mitch' Mitchell respectively, in the transfer of the Almeida Theatre's critically acclaimed, hot ticket & sell-out production of A Streetcar Named Desire.
Video: Corey Cott Performs '671,000,000 MPH' From REBEL GENIUS
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
Watch Matthew Puckett's “671,000,000 MPH,” a new music video featuring Broadway’s Corey Cott, from his new musical Rebel Genius inspired by the early life of Albert Einstein and Mileva Maric.
Neil Patrick Harris Returns as 'Barney Stinson' in HOW I MET YOUR FATHER
by Michael Major - January 24, 2023
Neil Patrick Harris is returning as his How I Met Your Mother character 'Barney Stinson' in season two of How I Met Your Father. Harris will seemingly play a pivotal role in the spinoff's second season. Series creators Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger revealed that Harris will be around for more episodes.
Could AI-Written Musicals Ever Come To Broadway?
by Team BWW - January 24, 2023
Imagine a Broadway where computer-generated musicals, powered by cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology, take center stage. No more waiting for years for a new hit musical to be written and produced, no more limitations on special effects, and no more casting restrictions.
Winners Announced For The 2022 Sydney Theatre Awards; MOULIN ROUGE Wins Best Musical
by Team BWW - January 24, 2023
The winners of the 2022 Sydney Theatre Awards were announced on 23 January 2023 at a star-studded ceremony, with 30 Awards presented, shared between 18 productions which played on Sydney stages during 2022. Over 500 members of the Sydney theatre community gathered at the York Theatre, Seymour Centre to celebrate.
Prop Piano in THE PIANO LESSON on Broadway to be Donated to The Smithsonian
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
The titular prop piano in the hit Broadway revival of August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson will be donated to The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture after the culmination of the production’s recently-extended run.
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 1/22/23
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 1/22/2023.
James Monroe Iglehart to Star in Broadway-Aimed A WONDERFUL WORLD in New Orleans & Chicago
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
A Wonderful World, A New Musical about the Life and Loves of Louis Armstrong will premiere in New Orleans and Chicago this fall, with Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart starring as Armstrong. See additional details, and how to purchase tickets!
Outer Critics Circle Awards Announces Dates and New Genderless Acting Categories
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
The dates have been announced for the 2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2022-2023 Broadway and Off-Broadway season, as well as the reconstruction of the acting categories.   
BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY Extends One Week at Second Stage Theater
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
Second Stage Theater has announced an extension for Stephen Adly Guirgis’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play, BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY, directed by Austin Pendleton. The production has extended one week and will now run through Sunday, February 19th. 
Actor and Director Everett Quinton Dies at 71
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actor and director Everett Quinton has died at age 71. Quinton was the founder and artistic director of the Ridiculous Theatrical Company, and appeared in several productions there.
VIDEO: Nathan Lane Talks His PICTURES FROM HOME Wig on COLBERT
by Michael Major - January 24, 2023
Nathan Lane appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last night to discuss returning to Broadway in Pictures From Home. Lane told the hilarious story of when he and his co-star Danny Burstein tried on their wigs in the play for the first time. Watch the video of the interview now!
Playwright Robert Eugene Somerfeld Passes Away at 90
by Team BWW - January 24, 2023
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of playwright Robert Eugene Somerfeld. He was 90 years old.
Brendan Urie Announces Panic! At the Disco Split
by Michael Major - January 24, 2023
Brendan Urie, the frontman of the popular band Panic! at the Disco, has announced that the band is splitting up. In an Instagram post, Urie shared that he and his wife are expecting their first child, leading to the band's split after their upcoming European tour.
Daniel Dae Kim Will Star in Audible Adaptation of David Henry Hwang's YELLOW FACE
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
Audible has announced a multi-project development and first look deal with award-winning actor, director, and producer Daniel Dae Kim. The collaboration kicks off with Yellow Face, an audio adaptation of David Henry Hwang's play (Yellow Face) that will be produced by Audible Studios in collaboration with Daniel Dae Kim's production company 3AD.
Stephanie Hsu, Brian Tyree Henry, Michelle Yeoh & More Nominated For 2023 Oscars - Full List of Nominations!
by Michael Major - January 24, 2023
The nominations for the 2023 Academy Awards were announced. Notable nominees included Stephanie Hsu, Brian Tyree Henry, Hong Chau, Angela Bassett, Diane Warren, Lady Gaga, Brendan Fraser, Paul Mescal, Andrea Riseborough, Michelle Yeoh, and The Whale. Check out the complete list of nominations now!

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