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Photos: 1776's Brooke Simpson Attends Native American Heritage Month White House Celebration
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2022
See photos of 1776 cast member Brooke Simpson at a celebration and reception at the White House for Native American Heritage Month.
Video: Catch a Sneak Peek of the Treasures Inside the Museum of Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - November 16, 2022
The Museum of Broadway is now open! This one-of-a-kind Museum is an immersive and interactive theatrical experience devoted to musicals, plays, and the people who create them. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge stopped by to check out some of the museums many treasures and you can catch a glimpse in this video.
Photos: CAMP SIEGFRIED Celebrates Opening Night Off-Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - November 16, 2022
See photos from opening night of The New York Premiere of CAMP SIEGFRIED, the new play from Tony Award-nominee Bess Wohl.
Photos: First Look at FIDDLER ON THE ROOF In Yiddish at New World Stages
by Show Highlights - November 16, 2022
See new production photos of National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene's seven-week return engagement of Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, the revelatory and award-winning production of one of the world’s most beloved musicals. 
77th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony Set for June 2023
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2022
The 77th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday evening, June 5, 2023 beginning at 7:00PM. The Theatre World Awards are the oldest awards given for Outstanding Broadway and Off-Broadway Debut Performances.
VIDEO: Julie Taymor Brings THE LION KING to THE VIEW
by Michael Major - November 16, 2022
Julie Taymor appeared on The View to celebrate 25 years of The Lion King on Broadway. Taymor brought along performers from the Broadway production who demonstrated the puppets used in the show that she desgined, including The Lioness, The Bird Man, and The Cheetah. Watch Taymor discuss the puppets' designs and functions in the video now!
Photos: Go Inside Sir Tim Rice's Caricature Unveiling at Sardi's
by Bruce Glikas - November 16, 2022
See photos of Tony, Oscar, Grammy and Emmy winning lyricist Sir Tim Rice joining the wall of drawings at Sardi’s! 
VIDEO: Jessica Chastain Reveals Why She Wanted to Do A DOLL'S HOUSE on Broadway
by Michael Major - November 16, 2022
During an appearance on Live! With Kelly & Ryan, Jessica Chastain discussed her upcoming return to Broadway in 'A Doll's House.' Chastain revealed why she wanted to do the play on Broadway after the West End production was cancelled due to COVID-19. Watch the new video clip from the interview now!
SIX to Play Limited Engagement at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas in March 2023
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2022
The Tony Award-winning global sensation SIX will debut at The Palazzo Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on March 21, 2023, for a strictly limited seven-week engagement.
VIDEO: John Kander Discusses the Origins of 'New York, New York'
by Michael Major - November 16, 2022
In a new video preview ahead of New York, New York's premiere on Broadway, John Kander discusses the original song and the process writing it. Kander explains how he and Fred Ebb wrote songs for the film and presented them to Martin Scorsese, Liza Minelli, and Robert DeNiro.
Video: Patrick Page Talks Playing Jacob Marley In SPIRITED on Apple TV+
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - November 16, 2022
BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge sat down with Patrick Page to discuss his performance as Jacob Marley in the new movie musical. Page discusses what it's like to have his first major role in a feature film, what audiences can expect from the new film, and more. Watch the new interview video now!
VIDEO: Idina Menzel Sings New DISENCHANTED Song 'Love Power' in Clip
by Michael Major - November 16, 2022
Idina Menzel has shared a preview video of 'Love Power,' her new song from Disenchanted. The soundtrack will feature music by 8-time Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken and lyrics by three-time Oscar-winning lyricist Stephen Schwartz, whose work on 'Enchanted' garnered three Academy Award nominations.
VIDEO: Jeremy Pope Discusses Doing THE COLLABORATION In Three Different Iterations on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Michael Major - November 16, 2022
Jeremy Pope sat down on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon last night to discuss returning to Broadway in The Collaboration. Pope also told the story of his mother passing out in the audience of his Broadway debut, being nominated for two Tony Awards in one year, and his upcoming film, The Inspection. Watch the interview video below!
Arielle Jacobs, Brad Standley, Ben Jefferey & More to Star in GOODBYE NEW YORK Industry Presentation
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2022
Van Dean Productions will present industry presentations of GOODBYE NEW YORK: A NEW MUSICAL starring Arielle Jacobs (Disney ‘s Aladdin, Wicked, In the Heights), Brad Standley (In Transit), and Ben Jeffrey (Disney’s The Lion King and Aladdin).
Exclusive Video: First Look at The Chase Brock Experience's BIG SHOT Coming to Theatre Row
by Show Highlights - November 16, 2022
Get a first look at footage from The Chase Brock Experience's all-new dance-narrative inspired by Brock’s personal family history titled Big Shot.
Photos: Go Inside the Newly-Opened Museum of Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - November 16, 2022
Check out photos from inside the newly opened Museum of Broadway- an immersive and interactive theatrical experience devoted to musicals, plays, and the people who make them. Featuring the work of dozens of designers, artists, and theatre historians, this one-of-a-kind Museum takes visitors on a journey along the timeline of Broadway, from its birth to present day, where the past, present, and future of Broadway come together like never before!
Voting Now Open For The 2022 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards
by BWW Awards - November 16, 2022
Voting is now open for the 2022 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favourites.
Michele Pawk Will Join the Broadway Cast of WICKED, and Michael Wartella Returns!
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2022
Tony Award-winner Michele Pawk will join the cast of Wicked at Broadway's Gershwin Theatre, taking over the role of Madame Morrible beginning Monday, December 12.  Michael Wartella returned to the role of Boq, starting performances last evening, November 15.
Which of Your Favorite Celebs Can't Get Enough of A STRANGE LOOP?
by Team BWW - November 16, 2022
You have just two months left to catch the reigning Best Musical of 2022! A STRANGE LOOP, the most celebrated new musical of the year, is set to play its final Broadway performance on January 15. 2023.
Photos: Roundabout Underground Celebrates Opening Night of THE BANDAGED PLACE
by Jennifer Broski - November 16, 2022
Roundabout Theatre Company just celebrated the 15th anniversary of Roundabout Underground with the world premiere of the bandaged place by Harrison David Rivers, directed by David Mendizábal. BroadwayWorld was there for opening night and you can check out photos from the festivities.
Photo Exclusive: First Look at INTO THE WOODS at Signature Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2022
Get a first look at Signature Theatre's Into the Woods! The production is directed and choreographed by Signature Theatre Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner and is the first of three Sondheim productions featured in Signature's 2022/23 season.
Jessica Chastain Will Return to Broadway in A DOLL'S HOUSE in Spring 2023
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2022
Academy Award winner Jessica Chastain will come to Broadway this spring as Nora Helmer in director Jamie Lloyd’s new production of Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House, in a new version by Amy Herzog. Learn more about the production here!
Ruthie Henshall Will Open New Drama School CAST in September 2023
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2022
 Ruthie Henshall has announced plans to open CAST, a new drama school offering a three-year diploma in Musical Theatre Industry Preparation; with its first intake in September 2023. 
Photos: Inside the Primary Stages 38th Anniversary Gala
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - November 16, 2022
Check out photos from the red carpet at the Primary Stages 38th anniversary gala! The gala honored long-time collaborators Charles Busch and Carl Andress (The Confession of Lily Dare; The Tribute Artist) with the 2022 Einhorn Mentorship Award.
Wake Up With BWW 11/16: PRIMA FACIE Coming to Broadway, Grammy Nominations, and More!
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2022
Top stories include Prima Facie, starring Jodie Comer, which is headed to Broadway in April 2023. Plus, check out this year's Grammy nominations, including the Best Musical Theatre Album!

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