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Rachelle Rak, Angie Schworer And More To Explore the Lives Of Broadway Women In ELECTRIC ISLAND At The Green Room 42
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2022
The Green Room 42 will present the selections from the new musical Electric Island on January 9, 2023 at 7:00 PM.
VIDEO: Harvey Fierstein Discusses Upcoming WE ARE HERE Concert on GMA3
by Michael Major - December 29, 2022
Harvey FiersteinHarvey Fierstein appeared on GMA3 to discuss his recent memoir, 'I Was Better Last Night,' and the upcoming We Are Here concert. Fierstein looked back on his career, discussing how he was able to look back on the low points of his life in a comedic way. Watch the new interview video now!
VIDEO: Watch London's NEWSIES Cast Perform 'Seize the Day' on THE ROYAL VARIETY PERFORMANCE
by Michael Major - December 29, 2022
The London cast of Newsies appeared on the Royal Variety Show to perform 'Seize the Day.' The cast of Newsies includes Michael Ahomka-Lindsay, Moya Angela, Lindsay Atherton, Samuel Bailey, Imogen Bailey, Bronté Barbé, Josh Barnett, Cameron Blakely, Jack Bromage, Bobbie Chambers, Alex Christian, and more. Watch the video of the performance now!
Interview: Billy Porter Wants to Bring 'Joy' Into 2023 on NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE
by Michael Major - December 29, 2022
Billy Porter will be back in New Orleans for his fourth year co-hosting New Year's Rockin' Eve. BroadwayWorld caught up with Porter to discuss what audiences can expect from this year's countdown. He also discuss his projects for the new year, including new music and his production company, his goals for 2023, and returning to Broadway.
Video: Watch Joaquina Kalukango Perform 'Last Midnight' in INTO THE WOODS
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2022
Watch 2022 Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango perform 'Last Midnight' as 'The Witch' in the New York City Center Encores! production of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's revival of Into the Woods.
2023 American Girl Doll Is a Broadway-Loving Performer
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2022
American Girl has unveiled its 2023 Girl of the Year, Kavi Sharma. Whether it’s singing show tunes or learning new dance moves, Kavi loves performing.
VIDEO: Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe, and Lindsay Mendez Answer Audience Questions After Cancelled MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Performance
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2022
On December 26, Merrily We Roll Along was postponed due to technical issues, causing the audience to wait for an hour before it was finally canceled. As a result of a cold front during the holiday weekend, necessary production equipment froze up. Despite this, Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez took time out of their busy schedules to give the audience a private talkback about Merrily! Watch a roundup of videos from the special night.
How to Watch the Complete 45th Kennedy Center Honors Featuring Ariana DeBose, Chita Rivera & More
by Michael Major - December 29, 2022
The show featured Chita Rivera, Big Bird, Patti LaBelle, Garth Brooks, Ariana DeBose, Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris, Julia Roberts, Mickey Guyton, and more honoring George Clooney, Amy Grant, Gladys Knight, Tania León, and U2, comprised of band members Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr.
Broadway Jukebox: The Musicals of 2022
by Team BWW - December 29, 2022
Enjoy songs from musicals like: Six, Funny Girl, The Music Man, Mrs. Doubtfire, & Juliet, A Beautiful Noise, Almost Famous, Mr. Saturday Night, Into the Woods and more!
Now Hiring Stage Manager, Costume Designer, & More - BWW Classifieds
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2022
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 12/29/2022 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
Wake Up With BWW 12/29: ALADDIN Celebrates 3,000 Broadway Performances, and More!
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2022
Top stories include Aladdin celebrating its 3,000th Broadway performance, plus watch as a disruptive audience member is escorted out of Death of a Salesman, and more.
How SWEENEY TODD Led to Angela Lansbury & Stephen Sondheim's GLASS ONION Cameos
by Michael Major - December 28, 2022
While Broadway alums Leslie Odom Jr. and Daniel Craig may be the stars of Glass Onion, the followup to Knives Out, the film also features appearances by two of Broadway's biggest icons: Stephen Sondheim and Angela Lansbury. Read how Rian Johnson's love of Sweeney Todd led to their cameos and what it was like working on their final film appearances!
Streaming Review: From Broadway & Into The Online Stream ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA THE MUSICAL Is Delicious Darkness On Netflix
by Bobby Patrick - December 28, 2022
Warchus' work to date has given him the visual storytelling senses needed to auteur his way through a children's story with a kind of abandoned maturity that teaches the audience that it's no good to be a grown-up if you can't be childish sometimes.
VIDEO: Watch How ENCANTO Came to Life at the Hollywood Bowl
by Michael Major - December 28, 2022
Disney+ has released a featurette going behind the making of Encanto Live at the Hollywood Bowl. Watch the complete video, which features a look inside rehearsals for the special and interviews with Lin-Manuel Miranda, Adassa, Stephanie Beatriz, Diane Guerrero, Olga Merediz, Jessica Darrow, and more, now.
Words From The Wings: Michael Oberholtzer of TAKE ME OUT Shares His Favorite Backstage Moments, and More!
by Stephi Wild - December 28, 2022
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! Today we're chatting with Michael Oberholtzer of Take Me Out, who shared his backstage routines, favorite moments, and more!
Patti LuPone to Appear on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Next Week
by Michael Major - December 28, 2022
Patti LuPone is slated to appear on Late Night With Seth Meyers next week. LuPone will sit down with Meyers to discuss her Songs From a Hat concerts at 54 Below. It will also include an appearance by Brendan Fraser, who stars in the film adaptation of Samuel D. Hunter's The Whale.
Interview: Antigone Meets the Wild West in Annie Saunders and Becca Wolff's OUR COUNTRY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 28, 2022
Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Annie Saunders and Becca Wolf, co-creators of the immersive theatrical work, Our Country, set to be presented at The Public Theater's Under The Radar Festival in January.
Zachary Noah Piser, Nehal Joshi & More Featured in The Broadway Asian Men Calendar
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2022
For the third year in a row, Mari Uchida has launched The Broadway Asian Men Calendar, a 15 month calendar passion project celebrating the Asian men of Broadway each month, with direct bios and quotes.
Disruptive Audience Member is Escorted Out of DEATH OF A SALESMAN
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2022
A disruption from an audience member at a recent performance of Death of a Salesman caused a halt in the show, according to Broadway fans on social media.
Interview: How Ellen Kane Made MATILDA Dance on the Big Screen
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 28, 2022
Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Ellen Kane, the choreographer for the movie adaptation of Matilda the Musical on Netflix!
Everything You Need to Know About the MEAN GIRLS Movie Musical
by Michael Major - December 28, 2022
It's a guide to the Mean Girls movie musical. A Mean Girls remake is officially happening with the adaption of the hit Broadway musical! BroadwayWorld collected all the information we could about the upcoming film - including who's starring, what roles haven't yet been cast, and what will change from stage to screen.
VIDEO: MJ Star Myles Frost Reveals His Full Circle Moment With Jennifer Hudson GMA3
by Michael Major - December 28, 2022
Myles Frost appeared on GMA3 to discuss starring as Michael Jackson in MJ the Musical on Broadway. The recent Tony winner reacted to their Grammy nomination and shared a recent memory with Jennifer Hudson when asked if he would like to EGOT. Watch the new interview video now!
Photos: ALADDIN On Broadway Celebrates 3,000 Performances!
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2022
Check out photos as Disney’s magical hit musical Aladdin celebrates its 3,000th performance on Broadway! Today, Wednesday, December 28, the production celebrated this astounding milestone at its matinee performance. 
Wake Up With BWW 12/28: Alex Brightman Out of BEETLEJUICE, Tony Awards Update, and More!
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2022
Top stories include an update on Tony rulings for the 2023 awards! Plus, Alex Brightman will be out of Beetlejuice after suffering a concussion.
Broadway Actor Elizabeth 'Betsy' Parrish Passes Away At Age 97
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2022
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Broadway actor Elizabeth 'Betsy' Parrish has passed away at the age of 97. 

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