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VIDEO: Jessica Chastain Tells the Story of Her Dog's Broadway Debut on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Michael Major - November 18, 2022
Watch a video of Jessica Chastain telling the story of when her three-legged dog made its Broadway debut in The Heiress on The Tonight Show. Chastain also discussed winning an Oscar for The Eyes of Tammy Faye, returning to Broadway in 2023 in a revival of A Doll's House, and doing a potential Death Becomes Her remake with Anne Hathaway.
DARLING GRENADINE Cast Recording Will Be Released Digitally Today
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2022
Darling Grenadine, the original musical with book, music & lyrics by Daniel Zaitchik, has received a studio cast recording to be released November 18th on all digital platforms.
Photos & Video: Actors' Equity Members Rally in Times Square for a Fair Deal on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2022
See photos and videos of Broadway's Actors and Stage Managers rallying in Times Square for a fair contract from their employers.
BETWEEN THE LINES Original Cast Recording to be Released in January 2023
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2022
GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced that Between the Lines – Original Cast Recording, based on the recent new Off-Broadway production, will be released in streaming and digital formats on Friday, January 13, 2023.
Concord Theatricals Launches New Record Label, Concord Theatricals Recordings
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2022
Concord Theatricals announced the launch of its new record label, Concord Theatricals Recordings. The label will be the home to many of the finest cast albums and theater artist recordings, including Concord Theatricals’ previous releases with Concord’s Craft Recordings label.
Darren Criss, Lena Hall, Ramin Karimloo & Solea Pfeiffer to Star in CHESS Benefit Concert
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2022
The Entertainment Community Fund, formerly The Actors Fund, will present a one-night-only benefit concert of the legendary musical Chess. It will star Darren Criss as “Freddie Trumper”, Lena Hall as “Florence Vassey”, Ramin Karimloo as “Anatoly Sergievsky” and Solea Pfeiffer as “Svetlana Sergievsky”.
Photos: The Company of BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY Meets the Press!
by Jennifer Broski - November 18, 2022
See photos of the company of Between Riverside and Crazy meeting the press! BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY will begin previews Wednesday, November 30th and will officially open on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Second Stage's Hayes Theater.
Listen: Colin Donnell & Patti Murin Release Debut Joint Album 'Something Stupid'
by Michael Major - November 18, 2022
Conceived during lockdown, Murin and Donnell engineered their own vocals for the record from their newly formed home studio. The album goes far beyond the couple’s well-known musical roots to include a variety of genres and beloved songs by Bruce Springsteen, Sara Bareilles, Jason Robert Brown, Paul Simon, and more.
Listen: MATILDA THE MUSICAL Movie Soundtrack Is Out Now Featuring a New Song
by Michael Major - November 18, 2022
Get a first listen to the ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA THE MUSICAL soundtrack ahead of the film's December release. The soundtrack features GRAMMY and Tony Award-nominated songs from the original West End production written by Tim Minchin as performed by the film’s cast, as well as a brand-new song, titled 'Still Holding My Hand.'
Review Roundup: DISENCHANTED Premieres on Disney+
by Michael Major - November 18, 2022
An all-new live-action musical comedy, “Disenchanted” is a sequel to Disney’s box office hit “Enchanted.” It stars Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, Maya Rudolph, Yvette Nicole Brown, Jayma Mays, Gabriella Baldacchino, with Idina Menzel and James Marsden. Read what critics thought of the highly-anticipated sequel now!
How Female Playwrights Are Making the Industry Better
by Cara Joy David - November 18, 2022
Other than a handful of playwrights 30 and under, all the playwrights spoken to for this piece believe their sex has impacted their careers in the theater. Women feel that they have trouble getting in the room and being taken seriously once there. But there is something more, a sense that when things get really bad -- beyond mansplaining bad -- there aren't many people to turn to in the theater.
Listen: FUNNY GIRL New Broadway Cast Recording is Available Now!
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2022
The New Broadway Cast Recording of Funny Girl has been officially released digitally, November 18, 2022, on streaming platforms. Listen to the full album here!
Brian Cox Will Lead the World Premiere of THE SCORE at Theatre Royal Bath Directed by Trevor Nunn
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2022
Theatre Royal Bath Productions presents the world premiere production of THE SCORE, starring legendary stage and screen actor Brian Cox as Johann Sebastian Bach, and directed by Trevor Nunn.
Wake Up With BWW 11/18: Joaquina Kalukango in INTO THE WOODS, FUNNY GIRL Cast Recording, and More!
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2022
Top stories include: the cast recording for Funny Girl is released today, and Joaquina Kalukango will play The Witch in Into The Woods! Plus, read the reviews for & Juliet which officially opened last night on Broadway!
Photos/Video: DEATH OF A SALESMAN Star Wendell Pierce Helps Open the New Times Square Brooklyn Deli
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2022
See photos and video from inside today's opening of the new Brooklyn Deli in Times Square with Wendell Pierce, star of Broadway’s Death of a Salesman. 
Review Roundup: & JULIET Brings The Music of Max Martin To Broadway
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2022
The highly anticipated new musical & Juliet opens tonight on Broadway at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre (124 West 43rd Street). Read the reviews!
World Premiere of DOUBLE HELIX, MASTER CLASS Starring Kate Burton & More to Headline Bay Street Theater 2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2022
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced that its 2023 Mainstage Season will bring together top theatrical talent in a spectacular four-show summer lineup. With a stellar mix of old and new, the season kicks off with the world premiere of Double Helix (May 30–June 18).
Photos & Video: THE LION KING Composer Lebo M Honored by The Consulate General of South Africa
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2022
See photos and video of the Consulate General of South Africa honoring The Lion King’s South African composer, Lebo M.
THE PIANO LESSON Extended Through January 2023
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2022
The Broadway revival of August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson will be extended by popular demand -- through January 29, 2023. The Piano Lesson remains the highest grossing revival of a play on Broadway.
Luhrmann, Burstein, Tveit & Cote to Sign Copies of New MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Book at Rizzoli Bookstore
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2022
Baz Luhrmann, who co-wrote and directed the Award-winning MOULIN ROUGE! film, will join Moulin Rouge! The Musical original Broadway cast members Danny Burstein and Aaron Tveit with writer David Cote to sign copies of Moulin Rouge! The Musical: The Story of The Broadway Spectacular on Friday, December 2nd at 6:30 p.m. at the Rizzoli Bookstore.
Trevor Noah to Host Black Theater Night Performance at A STRANGE LOOP
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2022
Trevor Noah will host a special Black Theater Night performance at A STRANGE LOOP on Tuesday, November 29th at 7pm at The Lyceum Theatre.
Video: A RAISIN IN THE SUN's Toussaint Battiste & Camden McKinnon are On the Rise!
by Candace Cordelia - November 17, 2022
Meet the younger Youngers of A Raisin in the Sun! In this video, Toussaint Battiste and Camden McKinnon tell us all about playing Travis Younger off Broadway at the Public Theater.
Billy Porter to Return as NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE Co-Host
by Michael Major - November 17, 2022
Returning for his fourth year, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony-award winner Billy Porter will be back in New Orleans as co-host to head up the Central Time Zone countdown. Billy co-hosted from New Orleans in 2019 and 2021, and Times Square in 2020. For the first time, the special has expanded to Disneyland Resort in California.
Jessica Hecht to Join Laura Linney in the World Premiere of SUMMER, 1976
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2022
Tony Award & Emmy Award Nominee Jessica Hecht will join Tony Award & Academy Award nominee Laura Linney in Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Summer, 1976 written by Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn and directed by Tony winner Daniel Sullivan.
LISTEN: 'When I Grow Up' From MATILDA THE MUSICAL Movie Soundtrack Released
by Michael Major - November 17, 2022
'When I Grow Up' from the Matilda the Musical movie soundtrack has been released! Get a first listen to the new track below before the complete soundtrack is released. The new track features vocals from Alisha Weir as Matilda and Lashana Lynch as Miss Honey. The track follows the soundtrack's lead single 'Revolting Children.'

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