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Neil Diamond Pens Letter About the Backstory of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2022
Earlier this month, music legend Neil Diamond made a very special appearance at the Broadhurst Theatre to celebrate opening night of a musical all about him! A Beautiful Noise just shared a very special message from Neil himself, in which he explains Check it out in full below:
Now Hiring: Costume Coordinator, Technical Director, and More - BroadwayWorld Classifieds
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2022
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 12/15/2022 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
Listen: BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION Soundtrack Out Now
by Michael Major - December 15, 2022
The soundtrack for ABC's Beauty & the Beast: A 30th Celebration has been released! Listen to all thirteen tracks from the upcoming Disney special, which includes classics like 'Be Our Guest,' 'Something There,' and 'Belle,' plus new songs like 'Evermore,' sung by H.E.R., Joshua Henry, Josh Groban, Martin Short, Shania Twain, and more.
Video: Meet BEAUTIFUL's New Carole King- Daisy Edgar-Jones
by Team BWW - December 15, 2022
Daisy Edgar-Jones has signed on to play Carole King in the film adaptation of Beautiful: the Carole King Musical. How will she fare is the iconic Carole King? Check out some of her recent performance highlights in these videos!
VIDEO: Audra McDonald Reveals Why OHIO STATE MURDERS Is Her 'Hardest' Role on THE VIEW
by Michael Major - December 15, 2022
While on The View, Audra McDonald discussed Adrienne Kennedy's Broadway debut at 91 and why Ohio State Murders is her hardest role yet. McDonald also discussed why her stage fright as gotten worse, her husband Will Swenson's Neil Diamond impression, and the new season of The Gilded Age. Watch the new interview video now!
Sebastian Arcelus to Return INTO THE WOODS; Diane Phelan to Take Over as Cinderella
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2022
New casting has been announced for the rest of the Broadway run of Into the Woods. Check out who is returning for the final weeks!
US Premiere of Arinzé Kene's MISTY is Coming to The Shed in March
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2022
The Shed will present the US premiere of Misty, a genre-defying play written by and starring Olivier Award–nominee Arinzé Kene in his US stage debut and directed by Omar Elerian.
Video: Nathan Lane, Danny Burstein & Zoe Wanamaker Explain What PICTURES FROM HOME Is All About
by Nicole Rosky - December 15, 2022
Pictures From Home will begin previews on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Studio 54 on Broadway. In this video, the cast, including Nathan Lane, Danny Burstein and Zoe Wanamaker, chat with BroadwayWorld while on a break from rehearsals.
MISCAST23 to Take Place in April, Honoring Vanessa Williams and Lianny Toval
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2022
MCC Theater has announced that Miscast23 will take place at the Hammerstein Ballroom on Monday April 3, 2023. The evening will honor Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award nominee Vanessa Williams and MCC Youth Company alumna Lianny Toval.
VIDEO: First Look at ENCANTO AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL Disney+ Concert Film
by Michael Major - December 15, 2022
Featuring an introduction by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the concert films stars Stephanie Beatriz (as Mirabel), Jessica Darrow (as Luisa), Diane Guerrero (as Isabela), Adassa (as Dolores), Carolina Gaitán (as Pepa), Mauro Castillo (as Félix), Angie Cepeda (as Julieta) and Olga Merediz (as Abuela Alma), and more. Watch the video trailer now!
Interview: BEETLEJUICE National Tour's Isabella Esler Talks Starring as Lydia, Her Audition Process & Favorite Show Moment
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 15, 2022
Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Isabella Esler, who is currently starring as Lydia Deetz in the National Tour of Beetlejuice! The North American Tour of Beetlejuice the Musical will haunt 27 cities across North America.
The Public Theater's UNDER THE RADAR FESTIVAL, globalFEST at Lincoln Center & More Announced for JanArtsNYC
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2022
The Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment has announced the full slate of programming for JanArtsNYC, the annual collection of world-class public performances and innovative industry gatherings taking place throughout the month of January at various NYC venues.
Daisy Edgar-Jones to Play Carole King In BEAUTIFUL Film Adaptation
by Michael Major - December 15, 2022
Daisy Edgar-Jones will be playing Carole King in the film adaptation of Beatiful: the Carole King Musical. The upcoming film will be directed by Academy Award nominee Lisa Cholodenko, who co-wrote the screenplay for the film with Stuart Blumberg. Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman will serve as producers with the stage musical's producer, Paul Blake.
Sorry, Sondheim's SQUARE ONE is Not Coming to Broadway
by Team BWW - December 15, 2022
On Wednesday, a mysterious set of social media accounts appeared online for Stephen Sondheim's Square One -the musical he was working on at the time of his death, teasing an announcement was to be made for a Broadway run on December 15th at 10 AM.
VIDEO: Netflix Shares 'Revolting Children' Lyric Video From MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by Michael Major - December 15, 2022
Netflix has released a lyric video for 'Revolting Children' from Matilda the Musical. The video features new footage of the film's cast, including Alisha Weir (Matilda), Emma Thompson (Miss Trunchbull), Meesha Garbett (Hortensia), Charlie Hodson-Prior (Bruce Bogtrotter), Lashana Lynch (Miss Honey), and more.
Exclusive: First Look at Justin Collette and the Cast of BEETLEJUICE on Tour
by Stephi Wild - December 15, 2022
The North American Tour of Beetlejuice the Musical kicked off this month in Paducah, KY, before its official launch at the Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco, CA. The tour will haunt 27 cities across North America with more dates to be announced. BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first look at the production in all new photos!
VIDEO: Jeremy Jordan Stars In SPINNING GOLD Film Trailer
by Michael Major - December 15, 2022
The first trailer for Spinning Gold starring Tony nominee Jeremy Jordan has been released. The film also stars Casey Likes (Almost Famous on Broadway) as Gene Simmons, Tony winner Dan Folger, Tayla Parx (Hairspray) as Donna Summer, and multi-Grammy winner Ledisi as Gladys Knight. Watch the new video trailer now!
VIDEO: Listen to Mariah Carey Make Pre-Show Announcement at SOME LIKE IT HOT
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2022
Mariah Carey has a special cameo in the new Broadway musical, Some Like It Hot! The popstar, who was revealed to be a producer on the musical, also recorded the pre-show announcement, which plays for the audience before every show. Check out a video here!
SPIRITED Sing-Along Version to Play In Movie Theaters
by Michael Major - December 15, 2022
From director Sean Anders ('Daddy’s Home,” 'Instant Family”), written by Sean Anders and John Morris, with original songs by Oscar winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul ('La La Land') and production numbers choreographed by Chloe Arnold (“The Late Late Show with James Corden”), this modern retelling is a sweet and spicy holiday treat.
Video: Tim Minchin Sings New MATILDA Song 'Still Holding My Hand'
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2022
Tim Minchin took to Instagram to share his rendition of 'Still Holding My Hand', the new song written for the film adaptation of Matilda the Musical.
VIDEO: Carly Rae Jepsen Releases Broadway Inspired Music Video for 'Surrender My Heart' Featuring Jane Krakowski
by Michael Major - December 15, 2022
Carly Rae Jepsen has released the Broadway-inspired music video for 'Surrender My Heart,' featuring Tony winner Jane Krakowski. The Broadway inspired clip was filmed over two days at the iconic United Palace Theatre, where the 2023 Tony Award will be held. Watch the new music video now!
Wake Up With BWW 12/15: SWEENEY TODD Casting, Inside the CHESS Concert, and More!
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2022
Top stories include full principal casting for Sweeney Todd, which will star Jordan Fisher, Ruthie Ann Miles, Gaten Matarazzo and more! Plus, go inside The Entertainment Community Fund's one-night-only benefit concert of the legendary musical Chess.
VIDEO: Josh Groban Reveals His BEAUTY & THE BEAST Puppet Costume
by Michael Major - December 14, 2022
Josh Groban has revealed a first look at his Beast costume for the Beauty & the Beast: A 30th Celebration on ABC. Check out a video of Groban and the giant puppet in action now, including footage of his first time seeing it. Groban is joined by H.E.R., Joshua Henry, Shania Twain, Rita Moreno, Martin Short, and David Alan Grier in the special.
Video: Watch Highlights from CHESS In Concert Featuring Darren Criss, Lena Hall, Solea Pfeiffer and Ramin Karimloo
by Show Highlights - December 14, 2022
See video highlights from The Entertainment Community Fund's one-night-only benefit concert of the legendary musical Chess at the Broadhurst Theatre!
VIDEO: Jordan E. Cooper Urges Audiences to See AIN'T NO MO' on MORNING JOE
by Michael Major - December 14, 2022
Jordan E. Cooper appeared on Morning Joe this morning to urge audiences to see his play, Ain't No Mo', to save it from its December 18 closing date. During the interview, Cooper, who is the youngest Black playwright in Broadway history, discussed the economic problems that the show has faced during its Broadway run. Watch the video interview now!

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