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BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION Scores 4 Million Viewers
by Michael Major - December 16, 2022
ABC's Beauty & the Beast: A 30th Celebration scored 4.5 million viewers, leading in Thursday night television ratings. The presentation starred H.E.R., Josh Groban, Rita Moreno, Shania Twain, Joshua Henry, Martin Short, David Alan Grier, and more. See how the special compared to past television musicals!
CHICAGO's Re-Issue of Cast Recording on Vinyl Out Now
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2022
Celebrate 26 years and over 10,000 Broadway performances of the 1996 revival of Kander & Ebb’s Chicago with this exclusive re-issue on elegant deep red marble vinyl with a 4-panel (folded) insert, out now.
VIDEO: Ariana DeBose Honors Gladys Knight at the Kennedy Center Honors
by Michael Major - December 16, 2022
CBS has released a preview of Ariana DeBose performing 'I Heard It Through the Grapevine' during a tribute to Gladys Knight at the Kennedy Center Honors. The other honorees this year were George Clooney, Amy Grant, Tania León, and U2 (Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr.). Watch the video preview now!
Sarah Cooper, Lucy Freyer & More Complete the Cast of Katie Holmes Led THE WANDERERS
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2022
Complete casting has been announced for Roundabout Theatre Company's New York premiere of The Wanderers by Anna Ziegler, directed by Barry Edelstein and starring Katie Holmes. Find out who is joining the cast, the performance schedule and how to get tickets.
Video: SIX Creators Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss Break Down the Show's Lyrics
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2022
Watch Tony Award winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss discuss the lyrics for the songs in Six!
VIDEO: Christian Borle, J. Harrison Ghee & SOME LIKE IT HOT Cast Perform 'You Can't Have Me' on GMA
by Michael Major - December 16, 2022
This morning, J. Harrison Ghee, Christian Borle, and the cast of Some Like It Hot appeared on Good Morning America to perform 'You Can't Have Me.' The musical features a book by Matthew López (The Inheritance) & Amber Ruffin ('The Amber Ruffin Show'), music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman (Hairspray). Watch the video now!
Actors' Equity and Local 802 Back Times Square Casino Bid, Joining Coalition for a Better Times Square
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2022
Times Square stakeholders – including theater workers, musicians, small business owners, construction unions, hotel operators, and more – have launched a coalition to revitalize Times Square and support a license for a new, world-class gaming and entertainment facility.
Photos & Video: First Look at JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT in Toronto
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2022
Get a first look at photos and video of the new London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, now on stage through February 18, 2023 at the Princess of Wales Theatre.
Video: Derek McLane & Eila Mell Open Up About Their New Book, 'Designing Broadway'
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - December 16, 2022
In this video, watch as Tony Award-winning designer Derek McLane and co-writer Eila Mell discuss their new book, Designing Broadway. The book is a richly illustrated and information-packed celebration of Broadway set design.
Photos: Paige O'Hara, Alan Menken & More Appear in BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION
by Michael Major - December 16, 2022
ABC's Beauty & the Beast: A 30th Celebration featured an appearance by the original voice of Belle, Paige O'Hara, and the musical's composer, Alan Menken. Viewers were also treated to Shania Twain performing a stirring rendition of 'Beauty and the Beast' in honor of Angela Lansbury. Check out photos from the special now!
One Shubert Alley Will Reopen its Doors This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2022
Broadway merchandise shop, One Shubert Alley, will reopen its doors this weekend! BroadwayWorld has learned that the shop, which originally announced it would be closing in October, will open once again on December 17. 
Tectonic Theater Project Announces Upcoming Projects Including Broadway-Aimed Drag Solo Show, and More!
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2022
Tectonic Theater Project has announced its upcoming slate of projects, including a Broadway-aimed solo show by RuPaul's Drag Race album Sasha Velour, and more.
Photos: RuPaul Hosts Performance of AIN'T NO MO'
by Bruce Glikas - December 16, 2022
RuPaul hosted a special performance of Ain't No Mo' on Thursday, December 15 at 7:00 p.m. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the evening, and you can check out photos here!
Photos: First Look at New Cast Members of THE LION KING North American Tour!
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2022
All new production photos have been released for Disney’s The Lion King North American tour, featuring Darian Sanders (Simba) and new cast members Peter Hargrave (Scar), Nick LaMedica (Zazu) and Khalifa White (Nala).
THE LITTLE MERMAID, HAIRSPRAY & More Added to National Film Registry
by Michael Major - December 16, 2022
Added to the list were Disney’s beloved “The Little Mermaid,” John Waters’ “Hairspray,” Brian De Palma’s adaptation of “Carrie,” and the 1950 film version of “Cyrano de Bergerac.” Also included were Marvel Studios’ “Iron Man” and the unforgettable romantic comedy “When Harry Met Sally.”
Photos: Inside Opening Night of Eddie Izzard's GREAT EXPECTATIONS
by Bruce Glikas - December 16, 2022
Last night was the official opening for Eddie Izzard in Charles Dickens' Great Expectations! The production recently extended, announcing its new closing date of February 11 at The Greenwich House Theater (27 Barrow Street). Check out photos from opening night here!
VIDEOS: Watch BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION Musical Numbers
by Michael Major - December 16, 2022
Watch videos of the musical numbers from Beauty & the Beast: A 30th Celebration, including an introduction by Rita Moreno, plus Martin Short in 'Be Our Guest,' Joshua Henry in 'Gaston,' David Alan Grier in 'Something There,' Shania Twain singing 'Beauty and the Beast,' and a special finale performance by H.E.R., Josh Groban, and the entire cast.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Will Air on ABC This Weekend For 20th Year
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2022
Rodgers & Hammerstein’sThe Sound of Music will be broadcast on ABC this Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 7/6c
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Will Transfer to Broadway in Fall 2023 Starring Off-Broadway Cast
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2022
The Off-Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Merrily We Roll Along will transfer to Broadway in Fall 2023. The production is currently running at New York Theatre Workshop through January 22, after its sold-out runs at London's Menier Chocolate Factory and the Olivier Award-winning West End transfer produced by Sonia Friedman Productions.
Wake Up With BWW 12/16: First Look at the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE, and More!
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2022
Today's top stories include an exclusive first look at the North American tour of Beetlejuice! Plus, we squash a hoax that circulated social media yesterday, claiming that Sondheim's Square One was coming to Broadway next year.
Photo: DEATH OF A SALESMAN Welcomes Arts Students For Special 'Salesman for All' Performance
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2022
Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, which opened at Broadway’s Hudson Theatre on October 9, welcomed students for “Salesman for Everyone” in partnership with Broadway For All, a Tony Award-honored, Manhattan based national nonprofit that equips young artists and professionals with the programming, community and vision to build a more inclusive and powerful arts industry.
Review Roundup: Eddie Izzard Stars In Charles Dickens' GREAT EXPECTATIONS
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2022
Eddie Izzard stars in Charles Dickens' Great Expectations at The Greenwich House Theater. Read the reviews!
Video: Go Inside the Belasco As AIN'T NO MO' Announces Its Broadway Extension!
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2022
Jordan E. Cooper, the youngest Black American playwright on Broadway, has announced that the history-making and critically-acclaimed Broadway production of Ain’t No Mo’, presented by Lee Daniels, will extend through Friday, December 23, 2022 at the Belasco Theatre.
AIN'T NO MO' Extends Broadway Run Through December 23
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2022
The Broadway production of Jordan E. Cooper's Ain't No Mo' will extend its Broadway run for an additional week. Performances will continue through December 23, 2022. 
Met Opera Website And Box Office Back Online Following Cyberattack
by Team BWW - December 15, 2022
Nine days after a cyber attack that took down their website and saw ticket sales diverted to the Lincoln Center box office for general admission, The Met Opera is back online.

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