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Videos: These HAMILTON Songs Are Going Viral on TikTok
by Michael Major - August 13, 2025
As Hamilton continues to celebrate its 10th anniversary, two of its songs are gaining traction on social media. Watch videos of 'Best of Wives and Best of Women' and 'Take A Break' picking up steam on TikTok.
Grammy Awards Change Rules for Principal Vocalists on 'Best Musical Theater Album'
by Josh Sharpe - August 13, 2025
Beginning with the 2026 Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy has increased the number of Principal Vocalists who may be recognized on a cast recording from “up to four” to “up to six.'
Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit Will Distribute Nearly $3.5 Million To Broadway Tours
by Joshua Wright - August 13, 2025
Ohio’s Motion Picture Tax Credit Program is awarding nearly $3.5 million to four Broadway tours, including Hell’s Kitchen, Spamalot, Elf the Musical, and The Notebook, boosting local economies and creating jobs.
Michael Crawford, Gloria Gaynor & More Named 2025 Kennedy Center Honorees
by Josh Sharpe - August 13, 2025
The Kennedy Center has officially announced the honorees for the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors, an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture.
Video: 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You' from JERSEY BOYS at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - August 13, 2025
Go into the rehearsal studio with Pablo David Laucerica (Frankie Valli) as he performs a selection from Can’t Take My Eyes Off You with Music Director/Conductor Paul Byssainthe Jr. at The Muny.
Exclusive: Anthony Rapp & Adam Pascal Reunite at Broadway By the Boardwalk
by Nicole Rosky - August 13, 2025
The festivities concluded earlier this week at Broadway by the Boardwalk, with a final concert event featuring Broadway favorites Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal. Watch highlights in this video!
Honor Blue Savage Shares Backstage Secrets From JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - August 13, 2025
In this edition of Words From The Wings, Honor Blue Savage from JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL takes us backstage at the Laura Pels Theatre to share some of her pre-show rituals, favorite moments, must-haves, and more!
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Will Open on Broadway in 2026
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2025
Cats: The Jellicle Ball will open on Broadway in 2026. Learn more about the production and about the changes made to Andrew Lloyd Webber's LW Entertainment.
Photos: MAMMA MIA! Back on Broadway New Production Images
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 13, 2025
MAMMA MIA! has returned home to Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre. See new production photos here and learn how to purchase tickets to the new production!
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group Rebrands as LW Entertainment
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2025
The Really Useful Group has revealed a new company name as it unveils upcoming plans across the entertainment industry. Learn more about the company here.
Erika Henningsen & Ramin Karimloo Will Lead Manhattan Concert Productions' JANE EYRE
by Nicole Rosky - August 13, 2025
Manhattan Concert Productions will continue its acclaimed Broadway Series with Jane Eyre, coming to David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center in 2026. The concert will be led by Erika Henningsen as the title character and Ramin Karimloo as Rochester. We have all of the details! here!
First-Ever MADE IN NY Awards Ceremony Set for September
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2025
The NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment will present the first-ever “Made in NY” Awards Ceremony that will be dedicated completely to celebrating New York City’s theatre and live performance community. Learn more!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 13, 2025- PURPLE RAIN World Premiere Casting and More
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 13, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Mira Sorvino Will Join the Cast of CHICAGO Next Month
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2025
Chicago will welcome Academy Award winner Mira Sorvino in the role of “Roxie Hart” beginning Monday, September 15, 2025 at the Ambassador Theatre. Learn more here!
Listen: Ben Platt Releases 'Diet Pepsi' Cover from Las Culturistas Culture Awards
by Josh Sharpe - August 12, 2025
Last week, Ben Platt took the stage at the 2025 Las Culturistas Culture Awards to perform a heartfelt rendition of Addison Rae's 2024 hit song Diet Pepsi. Now, the Tony winner has released the much-talked-about live version on streaming. Listen to it here!
Photos: Hanging with the Cast of ART on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - August 12, 2025
Rehearsals are officially underway for the first-ever Broadway revival of the Tony Award-winning ART by Yasmina Reza. The cast and creative team met the press earlier today in NYC and BroadwayWorld was there for the special occasion. Check out photos here!
President Trump Teases Announcement of Kennedy Center Honorees
by Joshua Wright - August 12, 2025
The recipients of the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors will be announced on Wednesday, according to a statement from President Donald Trump. This marks the first time honorees have been chosen since Trump replaced several board members and assumed the role of chairman of the Kennedy Center.
Photos: The cast of PUNCH Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - August 12, 2025
Rehearsals are underway for Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of Punch, by James Graham. The cast recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!
Jim McLaughlin, Veteran CBS Producer Who Elevated Arts Coverage, Dies at 74
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2025
Jim McLaughlin, the Emmy-winning television news producer whose work at CBS News transformed the way the arts were covered on American television, died August 7, 2025, in New York City after a brief battle with cancer.
Javier Muñoz Will Voice LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA: THE EDUCATION OF AN ARTIST Audiobook
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2025
Simon & Schuster will publish a major new biography this fall spotlighting the life and work of Lin-Manuel Miranda, the Tony-, Grammy-, and Pulitzer Prize–winning creator of Hamilton and In the Heights. BroadwayWorld has just learned that Miranda's friend and colleague Javier Muñoz, who replaced him in both Hamilton and In the Heights, will voice the audiobook. 
Kris Kollins and Rachel Webb to Star in PURPLE RAIN World Premiere
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2025
The cast members who will lead the pre-Broadway world premiere stage adaptation of PURPLE RAIN have been revealed. See who is starring and learn more about the world premiere production.
Kyle Beltran and Adam Chanler-Berat to Star in Site-Specific Play for Audience of Five
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2025
Lucille Lortel and Drama Desk nominee Kyle Beltran and Lortel nominee Adam Chanler-Berat will star in a site-specific play, Slanted Floors, created by Billy McEntee. Learn more!
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 8/10/25 - MAMMA MIA! Hits Top 5 in First Week of Previews
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2025
Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 8/10/2025.
Lincoln Center Reveals 25/26 Season Featuring Jeanine Tesori as Visionary Artist
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 12, 2025
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has revealed its 25/26 season of programming, running September 2025 through May 2026. See full programming here!
Phillipa Soo and Steven Pasquale to Lead HIGH SPIRITS at Encores!
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2025
Tony nominee Phillipa Soo and Steven Pasquale will star in Encores! High Spirits, the first production of the 2026 Encores! Series. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

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