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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Faces New Legal Troubles
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2022
In 2019 the producers of the Broadway adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird sought to prevent small theaters around the country from staging an earlier dramatization of the novel. Now, the publisher of the earlier adaptation of the novel is seeking the stop the Broadway version of To Kill a Mockingbird from being staged at a variety of venues.
Photos: The Company of AIN'T NO MO' Celebrates Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - December 02, 2022
Last night, Ain't No Mo' officially celebrated its Broadway opening at the Belasco Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night, and you can check out photos of the opening night red carpet here!
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Cast Recording Available on CD Today
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2022
The Original Broadway Cast Recording of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical,  produced by Grammy Award winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Bob Gaudio, is available today on CD.
VIDEO: Idina Menzel Confirms She Almost Starred In FUNNY GIRL on Broadway
by Michael Major - December 02, 2022
Idina Menzel confirmed the rumor that she was originally going to star in the Broadway revival of Funny Girl last night on Watch What Happens Live. Since she thought she was too old for the role, producers had gone to Fanny Brice's estate to see if they could include more of her life in the show. Watch the video clip from the interview now!
Britney Spears Musical ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME Will Open on Broadway in Spring 2023
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2022
Once Upon A One More Time, powered by the music of Grammy Award-winning pop icon Britney Spears, will open on Broadway this summer at the Marquis Theatre in New York City. Helmed by internally acclaimed, Drama Desk-nominated Director & Choreographers Keone & Mari Madrid (Beyond Babel, Karate Kid), the musical begins previews Saturday, May 13, 2023, and celebrates its opening night on Thursday, June 22, 2023.
Video: Get a First Look at AIN'T NO MO', Now Playing on Broadway!
by Show Highlights - December 02, 2022
All new clips have been released from the new Broadway play, Ain't No Mo'! Get a first look at the production, which opened last night, in the video here!
CRAZY FOR YOU Transfers To The West End in June 2023, Starring Charlie Stemp, Carly Anderson, and Tom Edden
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2022
The smash hit Chichester Festival Theatre Production of Crazy For You will transfer to the West End next year. Susan Stroman's celebrated new production of the classic Gershwin musical, which played a sold-out season in Chichester this summer, will transfer to London next year.
Rare Live Recording of Stephen Sondheim's PHINNEY'S RAINBOW Found on Bookshelf
by Aliya Al-Hassan - December 02, 2022
A very rare live recording of one of Stephen Sondheim's earliest musicals has been discovered in the US city of Milwaukee.  
Photos: The Cast of AIN'T NO MO' Takes Their Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - December 02, 2022
Last night, Aint No Mo' officially celebrated its Broadway opening at the Belasco Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night, and you can check out photos of the cast taking their opening bows here!
Wake Up With BWW 12/2: Aaron Tveit to Return to MOULIN ROUGE!, THE WIZ to Return to Broadway, and More!
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2022
Top stories include: The Wiz returning to Broadway, Aaron Tveit returning to Moulin Rouge!, and more!
Photos: Tony-Winner Idina Menzel Stops By & JULIET On Broadway!
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2022
See photos from backstage at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre as the Broadway cast of & Juliet meets with Disney star and Tony Award-winning icon Idina Menzel!
Indian Princess Musical Movie In the Works at Disney
by Michael Major - December 01, 2022
Bend It Like Beckham filmmaker Gurinder Chadha and Paul Mayeda Berges are currently developing a new Disney musical film inspired by a dynamic princess from Indian history. Disney has commissioned original musical film, which will also be directed and produced by Chadha.
Video: Watch a Clip of Kelli O'Hara in THE HOURS at The Metropolitan Opera
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2022
Watch a clip of Kelli O'Hara performing 'Heaven? Somebody else’s heaven?' in The Metropolitan Opera's world-premiere staging of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Kevin Puts's The Hours.
Interview: Alexandra Billings on the World of THE PERIPHERAL & Her Love of Sci-Fi
by Michael Major - December 01, 2022
The final episodes of The Peripheral have featured the addition of Alexandra Billings (Wicked, Transparent) to the cast as the pivotal inspector, Ainsley Lowbeer. Before the premiere of the finale episode, BroadwayWorld caught up with Billings to discuss her character, acting in the sci-fi genre, and the special effects used in the series.
Actors' Equity Association and The Broadway League Reach Tentative Agreement on New Production Contract
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2022
Actors’ Equity Association and The Broadway League have reached a new, three-year collective bargaining agreement for the Production Contract that governs Broadway shows and sit-down productions across the country.
Exclusive: Watch Denee Benton Sing 'On the Steps of the Palace' in INTO THE WOODS
by Show Highlights - December 01, 2022
Denee Benton has returned to the woods! Benton, who starred as Cinderella in the off-Broadway run of Into the Woods at City Center earlier this year, is reprising her role in the Broadway run of the production through December 24. Check out an exclusive video of Denee performing 'On the Steps of the Palace'.
Photos: Eric Stonestreet Visits ALMOST FAMOUS on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2022
See photos of Eric Stonestreet (“Modern Family”) visiting Almost Famous on Broadway!
Voting Now Open For 2022 BroadwayWorld Off/Off-Off Broadway Awards
by BWW Awards - December 01, 2022
Voting is now open for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Off/Off-Off Broadway Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Meet the Company of MR. SATURDAY NIGHT- Now Streaming on BroadwayHD
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2022
Mr. Saturday Night is now available to stream on BroadwayHD! Get to know the cast with BroadwayWorld's Stage Mag.
Photos & Video: Trevor Noah Hosts Talkback at A STRANGE LOOP
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2022
See photos and video of Trevor Noah hosted a talkback following a performance of Michael R. Jackson’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Best Musical-winning A STRANGE LOOP.
Video: Randy Graff Looks Back on MR. SATURDAY NIGHT
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - December 01, 2022
In this video, watch as Broadway legend Randy Graff chats with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge about bringing Mr. Saturday Night to the screen via BroadwayHD!
Nathan Tysen, Jason Howland, Kait Kerrigan & Marc Bruni Join THE GREAT GATSBY Musical Creative Team
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2022
The creative team adapting F. Scott Fitzgerald’s landmark novel The Great Gatsby into a Broadway-bound stage musical has been announced. It will feature music & lyrics by Tony Award nominees Nathan Tysen & Jason Howland, and a book by Jonathan Larson Grant winner Kait Kerrigan, helmed by award-winning director Marc Bruni.
Video: On the Opening Night Red Carpet at AIN'T NO MO'
by Red Carpet - December 01, 2022
Aint No Mo' will officially celebrate its Broadway opening and BroadwayWorld will be there for the red carpet arrivals. Tune in at 5:15pm ET to watch live!
Aaron Tveit to Return to MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL; David Harris & André Ward to Join the Cast
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2022
Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit will return to the Broadway company of Moulin Rouge! The Musical in the role of Christian for a 12-week limited engagement beginning Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
Exclusive: Listen to Jessie Buckley & Luke Evans Sing 'Later Never Comes' From SCROOGE: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Soundtrack
by Michael Major - December 01, 2022
Get an exclusive first listen to “Later Never Comes,” from performed by Luke Evans and Jessie Buckley and taken from the Scrooge: A Christmas Carol soundtrack. This animated version includes re-imagined songs, written by Oscar and Grammy award-winner Leslie Bricusse. The songs will also be performed by Fra Fee, Trevor Dion Nicholas and more.  

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