Harvey Fierstein Gifts $250,000 Matching Grant To Tony-Winning La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club by BWW News Desk
- January 04, 2023 La MaMa ETC has announced a $250,000 matching grant from the actor and playwright Harvey Fierstein, one of La MaMa's most beloved and iconic artists, to help complete the renovation and historic restoration of La MaMa's landmark building at 74 East 4th Street. The gift was announced by Mary Fulham, La MaMa's Managing Director.
Disney's FROZEN Cancels Tonight's Performance In Sacramento Due To State Of Emergency by BWW News Desk
- January 04, 2023 Broadway Sacramento and Disney Theatrical Productions announced that the Wednesday, January 4th 7:30 p.m. performance of Disney's FROZEN at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center is cancelled due to extreme weather conditions and the declared State of Emergency.
How to Audition For the Radio City Rockettes by Stephi Wild
- January 04, 2023 Do you dream of joining the Radio City Rockettes? BroadwayWorld has all of the information you need to know about how to audition, requirements, and more for the annual holiday tradition!
James Marsden Wants to Do a Broadway Show by Michael Major
- January 04, 2023 James Marsden has his sights set on Broadway! In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Marsden revealed that after his series Westworld was cancelled by HBO, he is looking to do a Broadway show. Marsden appeared as Corny Collins in the 2007 movie musical adaptation of Hairspray. He also sang in the hit Disney movie musical, Enchanted.
VIDEO: Alan Cumming Hosts THE TRAITORS Reality Competition Series by Michael Major
- January 04, 2023 Alan Cumming is hosting Peacock's new reality competition series, The Traitors. The cast includes Brandi Glanville, Kyle Cooke, Reza Farahan, Ryan Lochte, irie Fields, Cody Calafiore, Kate Chastain, and more. Twenty contestants come together to complete a series of challenges with the objective of earning a cash prize. Watch the video trailer now!
VIDEO: Dame Judi Dench Sings 'Waterloo' By ABBA With Sharleen Spiteri by Michael Major
- January 04, 2023 During a recent event at The Fife Arms in Braemar, Scotland, Dame Judi Dench took to the piano for a rendition of 'Waterloo' by ABBA, playing and singing alongside Scottish singer Sharleen Spiteri. Watch the video of their impromptu performance now!
VIDEO: Danielle Brooks Tried to Get Her Daughter In THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical by Michael Major
- January 04, 2023 Danielle Brooks appeared on Late Night With Seth Meyers last night to discuss starring in The Piano Lesson and filming the movie musical adaptation of The Color Purple. During the interview, Brooks revealed that she tried to get her daughter to film a scene in The Color Purple movie but it ended up being an 'epic fail.' Watch the video now!
HADESTOWN Becomes Longest-Running Show at the Walter Kerr Theatre by BWW News Desk
- January 04, 2023 At today’s matinee, Hadestown will play its 918th performance making the musical the longest-running show in the 100-year history of the Walter Kerr Theatre. Hadestown began preview performances at the Kerr on March 22, 2019 and opened April 17, 2019.
Words From the Wings: Betsy Aidem of LEOPOLDSTADT on Talking to the Dead Backstage, and More! by Stephi Wild
- January 04, 2023 BroadwayWorld is bringing you Words From the Wings, a new series of interviews that take fans behind the scenes of some of their favorite Broadway stars' backstage routines! We're chatting with Betsy Aidem of Leopoldstadt, who told us all about how she talks to the dead before hitting the stage, and more!
THE LION KING Sets New Record For Highest-Grossing Week in Broadway History by BWW News Desk
- January 04, 2023 The Lion King has set a new record for the highest-grossing week in Broadway history with his holiday week gross of $4,315,264. The production played to 99% capacity in the week ending on January 1, 2023.
Maria-Christina Oliveras Joins the Cast of BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY by BWW News Desk
- January 03, 2023 Maria-Christina Oliveras has joined the cast of Stephen Adly Guirgis’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play, BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY, directed by Austin Pendleton. Ms. Oliveras has assumed the role of Church Lady.
BEETLEJUICE Breaks Box Office Record at the Marquis Theatre by BWW News Desk
- January 03, 2023 Beetlejuice has set a new box office record at the Marquis Theatre for the week ending January 1, 2023. Now is your last chance to see this production on Broadway - learn how to purchase tickets!
ROMEO & JULIET Stars Sue Paramount For Child Abuse Over Nude Scene by Michael Major
- January 03, 2023 Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting, who starred in the 1968 film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, are suing Paramount for child abuse over the film's bedroom scene, in which they claim to have been filmed nude without their knowledge.
MATILDA THE MUSICAL Movie Reaches #2 on Netflix's Most-Watched Films List by Michael Major
- January 03, 2023 Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical danced onto Netflix's most-watched films list in the #2 spot with 41.06M hours viewed. Starring Academy Award winner Emma Thompson as Miss Trunchbull and Alisha Weir as Matilda, the inspirational tale was in the Top 10 in 89 countries.
Rita Rudner to Star in World Premiere of STAGED at Laguna Playhouse by BWW News Desk
- January 03, 2023 Comedienne Rita Rudner will star in the upcoming World Premiere of STAGED, written by Martin Bergman & Rita Rudner and directed by Martin Bergman at Laguna Playhouse. See how to purchase tickets!
FUNNY GIRL Sets New Box Office Record at the August Wilson Theatre by BWW News Desk
- January 03, 2023 The revival of FUNNY GIRL set a new box office record at the August Wilson Theatre for the week ending January 1, 2023. Learn more about the cast of Funny Girl, and how to get tickets.