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SOME LIKE IT HOT Cancels Tonight's Performance
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2022
Some Like It Hot on Broadway has canceled the 11/28 performance. 
Jessica Vosk and Jelani Remy to Host Tree Lighting at Bryant Park
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2022
Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park will host its annual Tree Lighting on Tuesday, November 29, beginning at 6pm. This year’s event will be hosted by Broadway performers Jessica Vosk and Jelani Remy and will feature performances by The Haydenettes and Figure Skating in Harlem.
Video Exclusive: Get a Behind the Scenes Look at Olney Theatre Center's Remount of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2022
Get a behind the scenes look at Olney Theatre Center's remount of its 2021 hit Disney's Beauty and the Beast runs through January 1, 2023, on the Mainstage. Jade Jones and Evan Ruggiero, who attracted national attention last year for their stereotype-busting performances in the lead roles, also return to star as Belle and the Beast.
Photo: ABC Debuts BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION Cast Photo
by Michael Major - November 28, 2022
Check out a new photo of the complete cast of “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration,” featuring H.E.R. as Belle; Josh Groban as The Beast; Joshua Henry as Gaston; Rita Moreno as the night’s narrator; Martin Short as Lumière; David Alan Grier Cogsworth; Rizwan Manji as LeFou; and Jon Jon Briones as Maurice.
Mariah Carey Joins the Producing Team of SOME LIKE IT HOT on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2022
Grammy-winning and best-selling female recording artist of all time Mariah Carey has signed on as a co-producer of the new musical comedy SOME LIKE IT HOT, now playing at the Shubert Theatre.
Photos: See New Images of Gaby Albo & More in the National Tour of ON YOUR FEET!
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2022
See new production images from the brand new non-Equity national tour of the smash hit Broadway musical, ON YOUR FEET! THE STORY OF EMILIO & Gloria Estefan.
Andrew Lloyd Webber & Michael Harrison Announce Partnership to Develop New Musicals
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2022
Andrew Lloyd Webber, composer of some of the world’s most famous musicals, and Michael Harrison, critically-acclaimed, award-winning international producer, announced the creation of a new musical theatre partnership to find and develop new musicals, and create new productions from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s momentous musical catalogue. 
Tickets for Michael R. Jackson's WHITE GIRL IN DANGER To Go On Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2022
Tickets for the World Premiere of Michael R. Jackson’s new musical, WHITE GIRL IN DANGER, presented by Vineyard Theatre and Second Stage Theater, will go on sale. WHITE GIRL IN DANGER will be directed by Tony Award nominee Lileana Blain-Cruz and choreographed by Raja Feather Kelly.
LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT Film Starring Jessica Lange & Ed Harris Wraps Production
by Michael Major - November 28, 2022
Production has wrapped on the new film adaptation of Eugene O’Neill’s Pulitzer prize-winning play, Long Day’s Journey Into Night, starring Jessica Lange, Ed Harris, Ben Foster and Colin Morgan. Jonathan Kent will make his film directorial debut with the film. David Lindsay-Abaire adapted the play for the screen.
Words From The Wings: Sushma Saha of 1776 Shares Backstage Must-Haves, and More!
by Stephi Wild - November 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 Sushma Saha of 1776, who told us all about their backstage must-haves, favorite moments and more!
Tickets For SHUCKED on Broadway Are on Sale Now
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2022
Tickets to Shucked, the new original musical comedy with book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn and score by the Nashville songwriting team of Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, are now on sale to the general public.
Broadway Buying Guide: November 28, 2022
by Team BWW - November 28, 2022
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, November 28, 2022.
ALMOST FAMOUS to Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA This Week
by Michael Major - November 28, 2022
The Broadway cast of Almost Famous will perform on Good Morning America this Thursday, December 1. The episode will also feature an appearance by Cameron Crowe, who wrote the book and co-wrote the lyrics for the new musical based on his film of the same name.
THE LION KING Interpreter Removed From the Production For 'Being White' Settles Case
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2022
Keith Wann, a sign-language interpreter who was removed from The Lion King on Broadway due to being white, has settled his federal discrimination case.
Andrea Riseborough Reveals That 'Loud' Was Filmed & Later Cut From MATILDA THE MUSICAL Film
by Michael Major - November 28, 2022
Andrea Riseborough, who plays Mrs. Wormwood in the new film adaptation of Matilda the Musical, has revealed that the character's musical number 'Loud' was filmed and subsequently cut from the film.
HAMILTON is Headed to New Zealand in 2023
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2022
HAMILTON will make its New Zealand debut for a strictly limited season at Spark Arena in Tamaki Makaurau - Auckland in May 2023.
Is Streaming Theatre Over?
by Cara Joy David - November 28, 2022
Streaming helped the industry stay alive through the pandemic. Now, as audiences are again heading to the theater, many theaters are ceasing streaming options. However, some are digging in on their commitment to virtual viewing.
Interview: Author D.T. Max Talks Final Conversations With Sondheim in New Book
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 28, 2022
Read BroadwayWorld's interview with longtime New Yorker staff writer-and author of the New York Times bestseller Every Love Story Is a Ghost Story-D.T. Max on his new book FINALE: Late Conversations with Stephen Sondheim.
MATILDA THE MUSICAL Film Tops UK Box Office in Opening Weekend
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2022
The film adaptation of Matilda: The Musical topped the UK box office in its opening weekend. The film earned about 50% more than Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, which took second place.
Review Roundup: KPOP Opens on Broadway!
by Blair Ingenthron - November 27, 2022
Critics have weighed in on KPOP, starring K-pop superstar Luna as MwE, directed by Teddy Bergman, with a book by Jason Kim, and music and lyrics by Max Vernon. KPOP officially opened on Sunday, November 27th at the Circle in the Square Theatre.
VIDEO: Nicole Kidman Bids $100k For Hugh Jackman's Hat at THE MUSIC MAN
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2022
Watch Nicole Kidman bid $100k for Hugh Jackman's hat at The Music Man. Proceeds from the auction go to Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS.
Video: Jordan E.Cooper & Company Explain What AIN'T NO MO' Is All About
by Nicole Rosky - November 27, 2022
Previews are now underway for the new Broadway play, Ain't No Mo', from the brilliant and mischievous mind of Jordan E. Cooper. Watch as he and the cast check in with BroadwayWorld in this video!
Actress and FAME Singer Irene Cara Passes Away at 63
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2022
According to a post on her official Twitter account, Broadway and film actress Irene Cara, who played the role of Coco Hernandez in the movie FAME, has passed away at age 63 in her home in Florida. The cause of death has not yet been released.
Video: Common and Company Get Ready to Bring BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY to Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - November 26, 2022
In this video, Common and the company of Between Riverside and Crazy meet the press ahead of the show's arrival on Broadway on Wednesday, November 30. The play will officially open on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Second Stage's Hayes Theater.
Tickets for BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' On Broadway Go On Sale November 27
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2022
Bob Fosse's DANCIN', the American show business legend's landmark musical tribute to the artform that defined his life, will return to Broadway 41 years after the original smash-hit production took its final bow. Bob Fosse's DANCIN' will begin previews at The Music Box Theatre on Thursday, March 2, 2023, with opening night set for Sunday, March 19, 2023.

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