Trai Byers to Play Final Performance in THE PIANO LESSON This Month by BWW News Desk
- January 03, 2023 Casting changes have been announced through the end of the extended run of The Piano Lesson on Broadway, which concludes on January 29, 2023. See how to purchase tickets and more.
Listen: PARADISE SQUARE Composer Shares Cast Album Tracks Amid the Show's Legal Battles by BWW News Desk
- January 03, 2023 The Broadway musical Paradise Square had announced that it would be releasing an original Broadway cast recording this past summer. Amid the delayed release of the cast album, Paradise Square's composer Jason Howland released 13 tracks on his Instagram.
VIDEO: Jeremy Pope Talks Painting Onstage In THE COLLABORATION on GOOD MORNING AMERICA by Michael Major
- January 03, 2023 Jeremy Pope appeared on Good Morning America to speak on starring on Broadway in The Collaboration. Pope discussed recreating Jean-Michel Basquiat's paintings every night onstage. Pope also discussed doing the play on the West End and in a film, his new movie The Inspection, and more. Watch the new interview video now!
& JULIET Breaks Box Office Record at the Sondheim Theatre by BWW News Desk
- January 03, 2023 The new musical & JULIET has broken the box office record at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre. See which show previously held the record at the theatre, how to purchase tickets to & JULIET, and more!
Broadway Stalwart Richard Korthaze Passes Away at 94 by BWW News Desk
- January 03, 2023 Broadway stalwart Richard Korthaze passed away on January 2, 2023 in Connecticut where he was moved to be closer to his relatives.
Billy Porter, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez & More to Present at the Golden Globes by Michael Major
- January 03, 2023 The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has announced the initial lineup of stars that will be presenting at the Golden Globes next week. Billy Porter, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Ana Gasteyer, Colman Domingo, Quentin Tarantino, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, and more will present. Hugh Jackman, Jeremy Pope, Imelda Staunton, are nominated.
VIDEO: Watch Joaquina Kalukango, Matt Doyle & More Perform on PBS' New Year's Eve Special by Michael Major
- January 03, 2023 Hosted by Grammy winner Renée Fleming (filmed at the Gala Hispanic Theatre in Washington, DC) with Chris Jackson (filmed at the Triad Theater in New York City), PBS' third UNITED IN SONG included Mandy Gonzalez ('Everything's Coming Up Roses'), Matt Doyle ('One Song Glory'), Joaquina Kalukango ('Let It Burn'), and more. Watch the full video now!
Stage and Screen Actor Stephen Greif Dies at Age 78 by BWW News Desk
- January 03, 2023 BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actor Stephen Greif has died at age 78. His screen and stage career included appearances with the National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company, among others.
VIDEO: Watch Every MATILDA THE MUSICAL Movie Song, Including 'When I Grow Up,' 'Still Holding My Hand,' & More by Michael Major
- January 03, 2023 Netflix has released a compilation featuring every song in the new film adaptation of Matilda the Musical. The new video features 'When I Grow Up,' Emma Thompson singing 'The Smell of Rebellion,' Alisha Weir singing 'Quiet,' Lashana Lynch performing 'My House,' 'Revolting Children,' and the new song written for the film, 'Still Holding My Hand.'
Sara Bareilles and Joe Tippett Announce Engagement by BWW News Desk
- January 03, 2023 BroadwayWorld congratulates Sara Bareilles and Joe Tippett on their engagement! Bareilles took to Instagram to share a photo of the couple, who have been together for over five years, announcing the engagement.
VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Shares KOALA MAN Series Trailer by Michael Major
- January 03, 2023 Music Man star Hugh Jackman has debuted the official trailer for the Hulu Original animated series 'Koala Man.' The animated series also stars Michael Cusack, Sarah Snook, Jemaine Clement, Demi Lardner and more. Watch the video trailer now!
James Corden Almost Starred In THE WHALE Film Adaptation by Michael Major
- January 03, 2023 Corden was originally involved to play the role of Charlie when Tom Ford was going to direct the film. However, the version of the film ended up not happening due to Ford wanting more creative control of the project. He also details that George Clooney was involved with the film at one point.
Theater Lessons of 2022 by Cara Joy David
- January 03, 2023 Back when 2021 became 2022, it was hoped that live theater could return to pre-pandemic normality in the new year. Alas, 2022 was not smooth sailing for the theater. Not only were there still plenty of Covid cancellations, but there were also a host of other problems plaguing the industry. (Many of which were discussed in a prior column, archived here.) In this piece, there are three takeaways from 2022.
Listen: Social Media Manager Micayla Brewster Talks Career and More on LITTLE KNOWN FACTS by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine
- January 03, 2023 Little Known Facts is a weekly podcast hosted by stage and film actress Ilana Levine. This week's episode features Micayla Brewster, social media manager who has overseen shows such as Hamilton, Hadestown, and more!
Alexis Scheer Joins the Creative Team of BAD CINDERELLA by BWW News Desk
- January 03, 2023 Alexis Scheer has joined the creative team of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Bad Cinderella! Scheer took to Twitter to share photos of her in rehearsal, script in hand!
Broadway's SIX Breaks Box Office Record to Close Out 2022 by BWW News Desk
- January 03, 2023 Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical SIX closed out 2022 with a new box office record at the Lena Horne Theatre. SIX grossed $1,649,206.00 for 8 shows of the holiday performance week ending January 1, 2023, besting the previous record of $1,357,276.00 set by the hit musical.
Hunter Foster Will Direct American Theater Group's PARADE in March by BWW News Desk
- January 03, 2023 The American Theater Group (ATG), Somerset County’s professional regional theater company celebrating its 11th season, will present Parade, the Tony Award-winning musical by acclaimed playwright Alfred Uhry (Driving Miss Daisy), which features a rousing and haunting score by Jason Robert Brown (Bridges of Madison County).