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BAT OUT OF HELL To Close On Las Vegas Strip After Just 12 Weeks
by Team BWW - December 23, 2022
Bat Out of Hell - The Musical will close in Las Vegas on January 1st, after running just 12 weeks on the strip.
What's Playing on Broadway: New Year's 2022
by Team BWW - December 23, 2022
The holidays are here! If your holiday plans include seeing a Broadway show, take note of the special holiday schedules for this Christmas/New Year's week. We have the full schedule!
AIN'T NO MO' to Play Final Performance on Broadway Today
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2022
The Broadway production of Jordan E. Cooper's Ain't No Mo' will play its final performance. Read details about Cooper's campaign to save the show, take a look back at photos from opening night, and more.
Jessie Mueller and James Monroe Iglehart Lead Studio Cast Recording Of THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER, Available Now!
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2022
Tony Award winners Jessie Mueller (Beautiful - The Carole King Musical, Waitress, The Minutes) and James Monroe Iglehart (Aladdin, Hamilton, Freestyle Love Supreme), lead the brand-new studio cast recording of the beloved holiday musical, THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER, now available on all major digital music platforms.
Video: The Kid Critics Experience the Miracle of MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by Nicole Rosky - December 23, 2022
BroadwayWorld's Kid Critics got an early peek at Matilda The Musical and they are telling us what they thought in this video!
A CHRISTMAS CAROL & More - Check Out This Week's Top Stage Mags
by Team BWW - December 23, 2022
Each week, we'll be highlighting the top virtual show programs from BroadwayWorld's Stage Mag! Stage Mag is BroadwayWorld's service for easily creating modern, fully interactive show programs for all types of productions, from streaming to broadcast to in-person.
Photos: Go Behind the Scenes of MATILDA THE MUSICAL on Netflix
by Michael Major - December 23, 2022
Netflix has shared new behind the scenes photos from the filming of the new film adaptation of Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical. Before the film begins streaming, take an inside look at how the film was made, featuring a look behind musical numbers like 'Naughty,' 'Revolting Children,' 'Quiet,'  and more.
Future Remains Unclear For Victory Gardens Theater as New Details Emerge
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2022
Will Victory Gardens ever return following the controversy that unfolded earlier this year? Once one of Chicago's most iconic theatre companies, the future is now unclear as more details are emerging about what exactly went down.
Wake Up With BWW 12/23: Will Broadway Be Cancelled Due to Inclement Weather?
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2022
Top stories include an update on what happens to Broadway when there is inclement weather, and more!
VIDEO: Entertainment Community Fund To Present RAGTIME 25th Anniversary Concert In 2023
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2022
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Entertainment Community Fund President and one of the stars of the original Broadway production of Ragtime, has announced that the fund is currently planning a 2023 concert to celebrate the musical's 25th anniversary! See the video of Stokes' announcement here!
Follow BroadwayWorld on Mastodon and Post!
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2022
Looking for a Twitter alternative to get your theatre news? We've got you covered! BroadwayWorld is now on two new micro-blogging social media sites.
Review Roundup: Brendan Fraser Stars In THE WHALE Film Adaptation
by Michael Major - December 22, 2022
THE WHALE has been stunning audiences since its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival. It stars Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Ty Simpkins, and Samantha Morton. Check out what critics thought of The Whale now!
TAKE ME OUT Cancels Tonight's Performance Due to Illness
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2022
Tonight's performance of Take Me Out has been cancelled due to illness. See when the show will resume performances.
14 Gay Street, the Inspiration for WONDERFUL TOWN, to be Demolished
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2022
14 Gay Street in Greenwich Village is being demolished. The house was once the home of Ruth McKenney, who wrote My Sister Eileen,” a 1938 collection of stories that provided the inspiration for the 1953 musical Wonderful Town.
Video: Watch Brittney Johnson Sing 'Popular' in WICKED
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2022
Watch Brittney Johnson perform 'popular' in Wicked!
How Jefferson Mays and the Design Team of A CHRISTMAS CAROL Are Making Holiday Magic
by Cara Joy David - December 22, 2022
Broadway’s one-man A CHRISTMAS CAROL starring Jefferson Mays definitely managed magic. It is a rare show that leads even Broadway regulars to leave the theater going: “How did they do that?” BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD and some others have managed, but not many. This show did.
Video: Take a Look Behind the Music of SPIRITED on Apple TV+ with Pasek and Paul
by HaleyJane Rose - December 22, 2022
Get into the holiday spirit with Benj Pasek and Justin Paul as they bring you behind the making of the music for Spirited starring Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell - Now streaming on Apple TV+!
Take Our Year End Survey For A Chance To Win $100 Amazon Gift Card
by Team BWW - December 22, 2022
We at BroadwayWorld want to get to know how you're feeling and your thoughts about theatre, entertainment, and streaming.
VIDEO: Watch Ashley Park Perform 'Don't Start Now' By Dua Lipa on EMILY IN PARIS
by Michael Major - December 22, 2022
Netflix has released a video clip of Ashley Park singing 'Don't Start Now' by Dua Lipa on the latest season of Emily In Paris. Park, who has been seen on Broadway in Mean Girls, The King & I, Mamma Mia, and Sunday In the Park With George, plays Mindy in the hit series, alongside Lily Collins, Lucien Laviscount, Samual Arnold, and more.
VIDEO: Lea Michele & Darren Criss Go Christmas Caroling on CARPOOL KARAOKE
by Michael Major - December 22, 2022
Glee co-stars Lea Michele and Darren Criss reunited for a special Christmas episode of Carpool Karaoke. Watch the new video now, featuring the pair singing 'Christmas In New York' from Michele's Christmas album and 'Christmas Dance' from 'A Very Darren Crissmas.' 
VIDEO: LaTanya Richardson Jackson & THE PIANO LESSON Cast Sit Down With Robin Roberts on GMA
by Michael Major - December 22, 2022
Latanya Richardson and the cast of The Piano Lesson, including Samuel L. Jackson, Danielle Brooks, and John David Washington, sat down with Robin Roberts on Good Morning America to open up about the revival. Watch the video of the interview now!
Video: Amber Iman is Telling Her Story with Audible Originals
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - December 22, 2022
Now available to stream from Audible Originals is An Evening with Amber Iman, featuring... Amber Iman! In this video, watch as BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge chats with Amber about the exciting new project.
Does Broadway Close Down Because of Snow?
by Team BWW - December 22, 2022
Will the impending weather impact your Broadway plans? As of Thursday at 12pm, all Broadway shows will play as scheduled. Check back here for updates. 
VIDEO: Watch Highlights From The 45th Kennedy Center Honors
by Michael Major - December 22, 2022
Watch the new video trailer for the 45th Kennedy Center Honors. The special is set to feature appearances by Chita Rivera, Ariana DeBose, Big Bird, Garth Brooks, Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris, Katie Couric, Julia Roberts, and more, honoring Gladys Knight, U2, George Clooney, Amy Grant, and Tamia León.
Christopher Tucker, Who Designed Prosthetics For THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, Dies at 76
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2022
BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Christopher Tucker, who designed the original prosthetics for the title role in The Phantom of the Opera, has died at age 76.

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