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COME FROM AWAY, MEMPHIS, And More To Be Staged In Korea In 2023
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2023
The Tony Award-winning musicals, 'Memphis' and 'Come From Away', are headed to Korea in autumn 2023, courtesy of the production company Shownote.  
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. 
BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY Cancels Performances Tonight and Tomorrow Due to Covid
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2023
Tonight's (Wednesday, January 4th at 7pm) and tomorrow’s (Thursday, January 5th at 7pm) performances of Between Riverside and Crazy have been cancelled due to an exposure of COVID-19.
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.
Wake Up With BWW 1/4: Complete Casting For A DOLL'S HOUSE, and More!
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2023
Top stories include complete casting for A Doll's House, starring Jessica Chastain! Plus, multiple shows set new box office records, and more!
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 1/1/23
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2023
Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 1/1/2023.
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.
THE PIANO LESSON Becomes Highest Grossing August Wilson Play on Broadway in History
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2023
The Broadway revival of August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson has officially become the highest grossing Wilson play on Broadway in history.
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.
Nico DeJesus to Choreograph LEWBERGER & THE WIZARD OF FRIENDSHIP: THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2023
Nico DeJesus, the current dance captain for & Juliet, has been named choreographer for the upcoming Off-Broadway musical Lewberger & The Wizard of Friendship.
'Puttin' on the Ritz', 'Ol' Man River' and More Enter the Public Domain
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2023
January 1, 2023 was Public Domain Day, when copyrighted works from 1927 entered the US public domain.
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!
The Public's UNDER THE RADAR Festival Begins Tomorrow, Featuring 36 Artists and Companies at Six Venues
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2023
The Public Theater will begin performances for the 18th annual UNDER THE RADAR FESTIVAL tomorrow, Wednesday, January 4. Learn more about the lineup and how to get 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.
Ali Ewoldt and Mat Hostetler Announce Engagement
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2023
Ali Ewoldt and Mat Hostetler have announced their engagement!

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