Michael Butler, Producer Of Broadway's Original HAIR, Passes Away At 95 by BWW News Desk
- November 08, 2022 Michael Butler, famed producer of the musical Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, passed peacefully November 7, 2022 at the Los Angeles Jewish Home for the Aging in Reseda, CA. He was born November 26, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois.
Photo Exclusive: The Cast of THE LION KING Sings 'Carols For a Cure' by Genevieve Rafter Keddy
- November 08, 2022 BroadwayWorld was in the recording studio with Cast Members of The Lion King as they laid down their vocal track of “Christmas Time”. This is a new Christmas Song written and arranged by James Brown-Orleans with vocals by James Brown-Orleans and Shacura Wade. Check out exclusive photos from The Lion King's sessions here!
Interview: Andrew Polk Reveals How He Relates to ARMAGEDDON TIME by Michael Major
- November 08, 2022 Armageddon Time features a stacked ensemble cast, including Anne Hathaway, Tovah Feldshuh, Jessica Chastain, and more. Andrew Polk, who has been seen on stage in The Band's Visit, plays Mr. Turkletaub, a 6th grade teacher at PS. 173 in Queens, NY. Read about Polk's unexpected connection to Mr. Turkletaub and more!
Video: Go Inside Opening Night of MY BROKEN LANGUAGE with Daphne Rubin-Vega and More! by Opening Night
- November 08, 2022 Signature Theatre's production of Quiara Alegría Hudes' My Broken Language, the acclaimed playwright's stage adaptation of her eponymous memoir, officially opened on November 6. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and we're taking you to behind the scenes with the company in this video!
Photos: YOU WILL GET SICK Company Celebrates Opening Night! by Bruce Glikas
- November 08, 2022 Roundabout Theatre Company's world premiere of You Will Get Sick, a new play by Noah Diaz directed by Tony Award nominee Sam Pinkleton, officially opened on November 6, 2022 at the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre. This is a limited engagement through Sunday, December 11, 2022.
Photos: Signature Theatre's MY BROKEN LANGUAGE Celebrates Opening Night by Bruce Glikas
- November 08, 2022 Signature Theatre's production of Quiara Alegría Hudes' My Broken Language, the acclaimed playwright's stage adaptation of her eponymous memoir, officially opened on Sunday night, November 6 and runs through Nov 27, 2022 in the Pershing Square Signature Center's Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre. Check out photos from inside the big night!
VIDEO: Josh Groban Sings 'Bring Him Home' From LES MISERABLES in New PBS Concert Special by Michael Major
- November 08, 2022 Grammy, Emmy and Tony Award nominee Josh Groban returns to Great Performances for his Great Big Radio City Show, set to premiere later this month on PBS. The concert also includes special duets with Denée Benton and Cyndi Lauper as well as a special live painting from artist David Garibaldi. Watch the new video preview of the concert now!
AIN'T NO MO to Offer $20 Tickets in Person Tomorrow by BWW News Desk
- November 08, 2022 To celebrate the first preview performance of Ain’t No Mo’, Jordan E. Cooper’s new comedy, producer Lee Daniels has announced that a limited number of $20 tickets will be available in person Wednesday, November 9 only, at the box office of The Belasco Theatre.
Exclusive: Watch Sarah Jones in a Clip From the SELL/BUY/DATE Film Adaption by Michael Major
- November 08, 2022 Watch an exclusive video clip from the new film adaption of Sell/Buy/Date, which is based on Sarah Jones' 2016 Off-Broadway solo show. The film is written and directed by Sarah Jones, and is executive produced by Meryl Streep with appearances by Ilana Glazer, Rosario Dawson, and Bryan Cranston.
Video: Alex Joseph Grayson Sings 'Feel the Rain Fall' from PARADE at New York City Center by Show Highlights
- November 08, 2022 The parade my be over, but there is still more to enjoy from New York City Center's epic gala production. Jason Robert Brown and Alfred Uhry's 1998 Tony Award-winning musical Parade, starring Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, with direction by Michael Arden, played its final performance on November 6, 2022. Watch as Alex Joseph Grayson sings 'Feel the Rain Fall' in this video!
Video: Broadway Comes Out to Celebrate Opening Night of Quiara Alegría Hudes' MY BROKEN LANGUAGE by Red Carpet
- November 08, 2022 Signature Theatre's production of Quiara Alegría Hudes' My Broken Language, the acclaimed playwright's stage adaptation of her eponymous memoir, officially opened on November 6. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and we're taking you to the red carpet in this video!
Andre De Shields Will Host 2022 Theater Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony by BWW News Desk
- November 08, 2022 BroadwayWorld has learned that Andre De Shields will host the 2022 Theater Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The 2022 Gala Induction and Dinner will be held on Monday, November 14, 2022 at 7:00 PM at The Gershwin Theatre in New York City.
Photos: Will Ferrell, Patrick Page & More SPIRITED Stars Hit the Red Carpet by Michael Major
- November 08, 2022 Check out photos of Spirited stars Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, Octavia Spencer, Sunita Mani, Patrick Page, and more on the red capret. Filmmakers in attendance included composers and executive producers Justin Paul and Benj Pasek; director, writer and producer Sean Anders; plus, Mariah Carey, Brooke Shields, and more.
Ryan Murphy Teases a Possible GLEE Broadway Musical by Michael Major
- November 08, 2022 During the second half of his interview on the 'And That's What You REALLY Missed' podcast, Murphy stated that since there has 'been enough time' since the series ended, he is now pondering his next step with the brand. Possible options he included were a Broadway musical adaptation or a reboot.
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda on NEW YORK, NEW YORK- 'I'm Trying to Keep Up with John Kander' by Nicole Rosky
- November 08, 2022 The brand new Kander & Ebb musical, New York, New York, will begin performances on Broadway Friday, March 24, 2023 and officially open Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Broadway's St. James Theatre. Lin-Manuel Miranda is contributing to the new project and he is telling us all about the process in this exclusive video!
Broadway Unites to Get Out the Vote! by Team BWW
- November 08, 2022 Watch 'Let's Vote. // 'Right Side of History' by Eric Hutchinson- a special dance collaboration featuring Broadway veterans, Charlotte d'Amboise and Dana Moore, captured on the precipice of a consequential midterm election.
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer For THE WHALE Film Adaption Starring Brendan Fraser & Sadie Sink by Michael Major
- November 08, 2022 From Darren Aronofsky comes The Whale, the story of a reclusive English teacher who attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter. The film stars Brendan Fraser and Sadie Sink and is based on the acclaimed play by Samuel D. Hunter. Watch the new video trailer now!
VIDEO: THE LION KING Performs 'The Circle of Life' on THE LATE SHOW by BWW News Desk
- November 08, 2022 Last night, The Late Show welcomed the cast of The Lion King for the first-ever late night television performance of their showstopping hit, 'The Circle of Life.' Check out the video here!