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POSE and DAHMER's Dyllon Burnside Will Lead BLACK SUPERHERO This Spring
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
Dyllón Burnside, known for his performances in Pose and Dahmer, will make his London stage debut in Black Superhero this Spring! The show will run at the Royal Court Jerwood Theatre Downstairs beginning in March. Learn more here!
Wake Up With BWW 1/24: CAMELOT Casting, Adrienne Warren to Lead ROOM, and More!
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
Top stories include further casting for Camelot, including Dakin Matthews, Taylor Trensch, and more! Plus, Adrienne Warren will lead Room on Broadway this Spring!
Gary Perez Joins The Cast Of BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2023
Gary Perez has joined the cast of Stephen Adly Guirgis’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play, BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY, directed by Austin Pendleton.  Mr. Perez assumed the role of Lieutenant Caro on January 20, 2023.
Hannah Waddingham, HAMILTON & More Voice Support For West End Pay Raise Campaign
by Michael Major - January 23, 2023
Hannah Waddingham, the West End cast of Hamilton, and more have voiced their support for Equity's Stand Up For 17% campaign. The newly-launched campaign calls for a 17% pay raise for West End performers and stage management, among other improvements. Miriam Margolyes, Matthew Modine, The Mouse Trap and Moulin Rouge have also shared their support.
Interview: AMERICAN IDOL Winner Nick Fradiani Talks Making His Broadway Debut in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 23, 2023
Read BroadwayWorld's latest Debut of the Month interview, featuring Nick Fradiani, who is currently making his Broadway debut as Alternate Neil Diamond – Then in A Beautiful Noise!
TAKE ME OUT Enters Final Weeks of Performances on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2023
There are only 16 performances remaining of the 2022 Tony Award Winning Revival of a Play TAKE ME OUT!
BROADWAY BACKWARDS to Return in March at Broadway's New Amsterdam Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2023
Broadway Backwards, the annual Broadway extravaganza celebrating the LGBTQ+ community through the great songs of musical theater, will return to Broadway’s New Amsterdam Theatre on Monday, March 13, 2023.
Review Roundup: THEATER CAMP Film Starring Ben Platt Comes to Theaters
by Michael Major - January 23, 2023
Theater Camp stars Molly Gordon, Ben Platt, Noah Galvin, Jimmy Tatro, Patti Harrison, Ayo Edebiri and Amy Sedaris. Ahead of its future release, check out what the critics who saw the film at Sundance thought. Read reviews for Theater Camp now!
THEATER CAMP Starring Ben Platt, Noah Galvin & More to Get Theatrical Release
by Michael Major - January 23, 2023
Theatre Camp, which stars Molly Gordon, Ben Platt, Noah Galvin, and more, is slated to be acquired by Fox Searchlight, which would guarantee a theatrical release. Searchlight is in final talks to close a $10 million deal on the film. The movie recently had a successful premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.
Video: Happy Birthday, Chita Rivera!
by Nicole Rosky - January 23, 2023
On January 23, we celebrate the 90th birthday of a theatrical icon and one of Broadway's greatest triple-threat talents... the one and only Chita Rivera!
KIMBERLY AKIMBO To Host Cast Album Listening Party at Wollman Rink
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2023
In advance of the Original Broadway Cast Recording release, KIMBERLY AKIMBO will celebrate the album with an exclusive first listen at Wollman Rink on Friday, February 10 from 5pm to 7pm. See how to purchase tickets!
VIDEO: Anthony Rapp Talks Looking Back on His Career in WITHOUT YOU on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - January 23, 2023
Anthony Rapp appeared on CBS Mornings to look back on his career, leading up to his new solo show, Without You. Rapp also discussed his complicated relationship with his mother, losing Jonathan Larson before the opening night of Rent, and the Kevin Spacey lawsuit. Watch the video of the interview now!
Kids' Night on Broadway to Return in March, Featuring In-Theatre Activities & More
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2023
Kids’ Night on Broadway will return to New York City on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Learn about Kids' Night on Broadway, how to get young audiences involved, and more.
Video: Kevin McCarthy Gets LES MISERABLES Treatment from Randy Rainbow
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2023
Republican Kevin McCarthy is officially the 55th Speaker of the House and Randy Rainbow has something to say about it. Watch below as  he returns with his first song parody of 2023, 'Speaker of the House', based on 'Master of the House” from Les Misérables.
Broadway Choreographer Peggy Hickey Passes Away
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2023
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that director and choreographer Peggy Hickey has passed away following a long battle with cancer.
Dakin Matthews, Taylor Trensch, Fergie Philippe, and More Join the Cast of CAMELOT
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2023
Further casting has been announced for Camelot at Lincoln Center Theater! Learn more about the cast here, as well as how to purchase tickets for the upcoming production!
Bernadette Peters Replaces Kelli O'Hara in Manhattan Theatre Club Winter Benefit
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2023
Bernadette Peters is stepping in to headline the Manhattan Theatre Club Winter Benefit this evening at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. Peters replaces the previously announced Kelli O'Hara. Due to a positive COVID diagnosis, O'Hara is unable to perform at the MTC benefit this evening.
Movie Musical Starring Selena Gomez to Begin Filming This Spring
by Michael Major - January 23, 2023
A new movie musical starring Selena Gomez will begin filming this spring in Paris. The film will be titled 'Emilia Perez,' and it will also star Karla Sofia Gascón and Zoe Saldaña. French director Jacques Audiard will helm the movie, working with composer Clement Ducol, singer, songwriter and composer Camille, and choreographer Damien Jalet.
Video: Watch Santino Fontana Sing from THE VIOLET HOUR
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2023
A complete 28-track studio cast recording for Will Reynolds and Eric Price's new musical, The Violet Hour. Check out a new video of Tony winner Santino Fontana singing 'I Know How It Ends'.
Broadway Buying Guide: January 23, 2023
by Team BWW - January 23, 2023
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, January 23, 2023.
How Regional Theaters Are Making it Work in 2023
by Cara Joy David - January 23, 2023
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the problems regional theaters are having attracting audiences. Unfortunately, there is no magic formula. Audience members I’ve spoken to on my trips to regionals have cited all kinds of reasons for being there.
Adrienne Warren Will Lead ROOM on Broadway This Spring
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2023
Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren is headed back to Broadway to lead the American premiere of ROOM, written and adapted for the stage by Emma Donoghue, based on her 2010 best-selling novel which she also adapted into the award-winning 2015 film.
Renovation on the Times Square Theater Halted Due to Lack of Tenant
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2023
Construction has halted on the Times Square Theater, which has been under renovation for several years. The project is currently on pause while the broker looks for a tenant.
Listen: Scott Wittman Talks SOME LIKE IT HOT and More on LITTLE KNOWN FACTS
by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - January 23, 2023
Little Known Facts is a weekly podcast hosted by stage and film actress Ilana Levine. This week's episode features Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Award winning lyricist, director, writer, and conceiver, Scott Wittman! Scott discussed his career, and his most recent Broadway project, Some Like It Hot, on the podcast.
Watch: THEATRE CAMP Film, Starring Ben Platt and More, Premieres at Sundance Film Festival
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2023
Theatre Camp, which stars Molly Gordon, Ben Platt, Noah Galvin, and more, recently had its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. The film was met with a standing ovation, according to videos on social media. Members of the cast took the stage and surprised the audience with a musical performance during the festival.

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