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DOWN LOW, Starring Audra McDonald, Zachary Quinto, and More, to Premiere at SXSW
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2023
Rightor Doyle's feature directorial debut DOWN LOW, starring Audra McDonald, Zachary Quinto, Judith Light, Lukas Gage, and Simon Rex, will have its premiere at this year's South by Southwest festival March 10-19th, 2023 in Austin, TX.
A Crash Course on PARADE
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2023
Ready to go back to the old hills of Georgia? Tony Award winner Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond will bring their acclaimed performances to Broadway in two-time Tony nominated director Michael Arden's new production of Parade. Want to know more about the show? We've got you covered!
Original Broadway Cast of PIPPIN To Reunite For 50th Anniversary Concert At 54 Below
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
Pippin: The 50th Anniversary Original Broadway Cast Reunion Concert will stream live on February 7th at 7:00pm ET. In addition to the live- streamed option, there will also be four in-person performances on February 6th and 7th at 7:00pm and 9:30pm.
ELEEMOSYNARY, 54 BELOW & More - Check Out This Week's Top Stage Mags
by Team BWW - January 13, 2023
Check out this week's Top Stage Mags, featuring Eleemosynary, Voyage: A Live Visual Album, and more!
VIDEO: Watch MJ Star Myles Frost Perform 'Billie Jean' on TAMRON HALL
by Michael Major - January 13, 2023
Myles Frost, who won a Tony Award for playing Michael Jackson in “MJ The Musical,” spoke about how he approached the role and meeting Michael Jackson’s son, Prince. Frost also gave an exclusive performance of “Billie Jean.' Watch video clips from the episode now!
Rachel Tucker & Lewis Cornay to Star in JOHN & JEN: A 30TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT CELEBRATION
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
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 will take place February 9, 2023 at 54 Below. See how to purchase tickets!
Elizabeth A. Davis Welcomes Baby Girl the Day After Closing 1776 on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
Elizabeth A. Davis, who performed pregnant during the entire Broadway run of 1776, gave birth to a baby girl one day after the show's closing! 
Video: Looking Back at THE MUSIC MAN's Broadway Journey
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
Watch a video looking back at the record-breaking run of The Music Man below on Broadway, starring two-time Tony Award, Grammy Award, and Emmy Award-winning star Hugh Jackman and two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster.
Listen: Learn About the Real Fanny Brice in Latest Episode of MOBITUARIES
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
In his latest episode of Mobituaries, Mo Rocca digs deep into the history of the real funny girl- Fanny Brice. 
McKenzie Kurtz to Join WICKED on Broadway as 'Glinda' in February
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
McKenzie Kurtz will join the cast of WICKED at Broadway’s Gershwin Theatre, taking over the role of Glinda beginning Tuesday, February 14. See how to purchase tickets!
Amanda Seyfried Workshopping THELMA & LOUISE MUSICAL; Evan Rachel Wood In Talks to Join
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
Amanda Seyfried is currently workshopping a musical version of “Thelma & Louise', with Evan Rachel Wood in talks to join the project. 
World Premieres of FALL RIVER FISHING & THE GOOD JOHN PROCTOR to be Featured in BEDLAM 2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
New York theatre company BEDLAM's 2023 season will feature two world premieres, Zuzanna Szadkowski & Deborah Knox’s FALL RIVER FISHING and Talene Monahon’s THE GOOD JOHN PROCTOR. See how to purchase tickets!
TOPDOG/UNDERDOG's Yahya Abdul-Mateen II & Corey Hawkins Lead Talkback With NYC Public School Students & Educators
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
On January 11th, NYC public school students and teachers had the unique opportunity to participate in an exclusive conversation with the leads of the critically acclaimed production of TOPDOG/UNDERDOG.
Will HERCULES Ever Make It to Broadway?
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
Disney Theatrical Productions President Thomas Schumacher discussed in a recent episode of D23 Inside Disney that there is speculation about a future life for Hercules, which has been announced as a title for the licensing market.
Jessica Vosk Sets Winter Tour Dates in Boston, Scottsdale, Washington, D.C. & More
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
Tickets are on sale now for Jessica Vosk's concert tour, with performances in Orem, Utah; Livermore, California; Scottsdale, Arizona and more. 
Video: Drag Superstar Jinkx Monsoon Gets Ready for Her Broadway Debut in CHICAGO
by Nicole Rosky - January 13, 2023
'Everyone has been talking about Broadway basically since I was three years old. This is a manifestation moment,' said the drag legend and two time winner of RuPaul's Drag Race on her upcoming Broadway debut. Jinkx will play 'Matron 'Mama' Morton' beginning Monday, January 16  in an 8-week limited engagement, becoming the first drag queen to play the role on Broadway. In this video, Jinkx tells us more about her Broadway dreams coming true!
Photos/Video: Andre De Shields Celebrates Birthday at DEATH OF A SALESMAN
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
 Andre De Shields, the Tony Award winning legendary actor celebrated his lucky 77th Birthday on stage at yesterday's curtain call of the hit Broadway revival of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman. Check out photos and video from the celebration here!
EUPHORIA Star Maude Apatow Will Make Stage Debut in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
Television and film star Maude Apatow will join the cast of Little Shop of Horrors as Audrey from February 7 – April 2, 2023. Apatow will make her New York stage debut alongside Tony Award Winner Matt Doyle (Company) as Seymour. Tony Award nominee Bryce Pinkham (A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Ohio State Murders) returns to the company as Dr. Orin Scrivello, D.D.S. beginning January 24, and D'Kaylah Unique Whitley (Dear Evan Hansen, Aida) joins the cast as Ronnette beginning January 17.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO Original Broadway Cast Recording Gets Release Date
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
On February 14, Ghostlight Records will release the cast recording of the critically-lauded new musical Kimberly Akimbo, which is now running on Broadway at the Booth Theatre.
Chita Rivera, Harvey Fierstein, Joel Grey, and More to Take Part in WE ARE HERE: SONGS FROM THE HOLOCAUST Concert
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
“We Are Here: Songs from the Holocaust”, a remarkable concert of music written inside the Nazi camps and ghettos, comes to Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall on January 26, 2023 at 7:30pm, to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day (observed January 27th).
Kristin Chenoweth Will Discuss Her Book 'I'm No Philosopher, But I Got Thoughts' at Barnes & Noble Next Week
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
Kristin Chenoweth will appear at Barnes & Noble next week to promote her book 'I’m No Philosopher, But I Got Thoughts'. Fans are invited to Barnes & Noble - Union Square on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, as the Emmy® and Tony® Award-winning actress, singer, and New York Times bestselling author appears in conversation with Elizabeth Teeter.
BONNIE & CLYDE Will Release a West End Cast Recording
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
A cast recording will be released of the West End production of BONNIE & CLYDE THE MUSICAL. Further information including date of release to be announced soon.
Wake Up With BWW 1/13: HERE LIES LOVE on Broadway, Idina Menzel in a New Musical, and More!
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
Top stories include Here Lies Love headed to Broadway this year! Plus, Idina Menzel will star in a new world premiere musical at La Jolla, and more!
Meet the Cast of PICTURES FROM HOME, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
 Pictures From Home begins previews tonight, January 13, at Studio 54 on Broadway. Opening night is Thursday, February 9, 2023. Meet the cast of Pictures From Home here!
Viral Backseat Lip Syncer Gets a Surprise Trip to Broadway
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2023
A young lip syncer from California just had his dreams come true! Nathan, who went viral on Tiktok earlier this week for his backseat lip sync of Matilda, was just gifted a trip to New York City to see his first Broadway show. 'Delta Airlines is sending Nathan and the entire family to see his first Broadway musical in New York City!!!!!' tweeted his mom, Samantha.

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