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Kelli O'Hara, Renée Fleming & Joyce DiDonato to Star in World Premiere Staging of THE HOURS at The Metropolitan Opera
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2022
The Metropolitan Opera will present the world-premiere staging of Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Kevin Puts’s The Hours, November 22–December 15. This marks the return of soprano Renée Fleming, starring alongside actress and singer Kelli O’Hara and mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato as the opera’s trio of heroines.
Current Queens of SIX on Broadway to Depart the Show in December
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2022
The current cast of Queens of Six on Broadway will be leaving the show on December 4, 2022. You have one month left catch Andrea Macasaet, Brittney Mack, Samantha Pauly, Mallory Maedke, Nicole Kyoung-Mi Lambert, Courtney Mack, Keirsten Nicole Hodgens, Bre, , Bre Jackson, Keri René Fuller, and Brennyn Lark.
Photos: ALMOST FAMOUS Cast Takes Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - November 04, 2022
Almost Famous, the new musical with book and lyrics by Academy Award and Grammy Award winner Cameron Crowe, based on his iconic film, is now open on Broadway! See photos of the cast at curtain call here!
WRITE OUT LOUD's Fourth Album to be Released This Month With Jennifer Damiano, Aisha Jackson & More
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2022
WRITE OUT LOUD will release its fourth album on November 5th! Write Out Loud is a 501(c)3 nonprofit founded by Taylor Louderman (Tony Nominee, Mean Girls) celebrating and stewarding the work of new musical theatre writers.
Photos: First Look at Linda Lavin, Daniel K. Isaac & More in YOU WILL GET SICK at Roundabout Theatre Company
by Show Highlights - November 04, 2022
Roundabout Theatre Company is presenting You Will Get Sick, a new play by Noah Diaz directed by Tony Award nominee Sam Pinkleton. The cast includes Marinda Anderson, Daniel K. Isaac, Linda Lavin, Nate Miller, and Dario Ladani Sanchez all of whom are making their Roundabout Theatre Company debuts. Get a first look at photos here!
Disney+ Restores Cut MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL Song
by Michael Major - November 04, 2022
Disney+ has restored the full-length version of “The Muppet Christmas Carol,” including the song “When Love Is Gone.” The song is sung by the character Belle (Meredith Braun) when she and young Ebenezer Scrooge are at the finale stage of their relationship. Listen to Martina McBride's version of the song before hearing the official now!
Oscar and Tony Award Nominee Douglas McGrath Passes Away at 64
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2022
Oscar and Tony Award nominee Douglas McGrath, who wrote and performed Everything's Fine Off-Broadway at the DR2 Theatre, died suddenly on Thursday, November 3 in New York City at age 64. 
Listen: THE VIOLET HOUR Studio Cast Recording Featuring Jeremy Jordan, Solea Pfeiffer & More Out Now
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2022
The award-winning songwriting team of Will Reynolds and Eric Price have released a complete 28-track studio cast recording of their new musical The Violet Hour on Friday November 4, 2022. Listen here!
Photo Exclusive: The Cast of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Records CAROLS FOR A CURE 2022
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - November 04, 2022
BroadwayWorld was in the recording studio with the cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical as they laid down their track “From Your Heart” a new holiday song written and orchestrated by cast member Bobby Daye for 'Broadway's Carols for a Cure 2022'.  Check out exclusive photos from the sessions here!
Exclusive: First Look at the BROADWAY RISING Documentary Trailer & Poster
by Michael Major - November 04, 2022
Get an exclusive first look at Broadway Rising, the acclaimed doucmentary that follows the return to Broadway after the COVID-19 pandemic. The film is produced by Tony Award-winners Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Take Me Out, Modern Family) and Justin Mikita (Oklahoma!). Watch the new video trailer and check out the poster now!
A STRANGE LOOP Original Broadway Cast Recording is Available on CD Today
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2022
The original Broadway Cast Recording of A Strange Loop, Michael R. Jackson’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical, has been released on CD today, Friday, November 4. The album is also available in digital and streaming formats.
Women Playwrights Speak Out on Life in the Theater: Part 1
by Cara Joy David - November 04, 2022
In this three-part series, BroadwayWorld spoke to over 20 female playwrights who have been produced in major NY theaters about what life in the theater is really like for them -- and what can be done to make it better.
Phylicia Rashad Will Voice The Giant in INTO THE WOODS at Signature Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2022
Signature Theatre has announced that two-time Tony Award-winning actress Phylicia Rashad will give voice to The Giant in its upcoming production of the musical Into the Woods with music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine. 
Listen: Billy Porter Releases New Song 'Stranger Things'
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2022
GRAMMY, EMMY, and twice Tony Award-winning singer, composer, director, author, actor, and playwright Billy Porter has released a timely and empowering new song entitled “Stranger Things” via Island UK and Republic Records.
Words From The Wings: April Matthis of THE PIANO LESSON Shares Her Backstage Routine
by Stephi Wild - November 04, 2022
We're chatting with April Matthis of The Piano Lesson! She told us all about her backstage routine, must-haves, and more!
Listen: 'Revolting Children' From MATILDA THE MUSICAL Film Soundtrack Released; Pre-Order the Album Now
by Michael Major - November 04, 2022
'Revolting Children” arrives as the lead single to the full soundtrack, which 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 an original score by composer and orchestrator Christopher Nightingale. Plus, check out the album's track list now!
Photos: Joni Mitchell Joins the Cast of ALMOST FAMOUS Backstage on Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - November 04, 2022
The curtain was raised last night as Broadway welcomed its newest musical, Almost Famous, based on Academy Award and Grammy Award winner Cameron Crowe’s iconic film of the same name, featuring 15 Broadway cast debuts.
Wake Up With BWW 11/4: ALMOST FAMOUS Reviews, Opening Night Coverage, and More!
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2022
Top stories include reviews for Almost Famous, which opened on Broadway last night! Plus, Lewberger, featuring Keith Habersberger of the Try Guys, will make their Off–Broadway debut in Spring 2023, and more.
Photo Exclusive: The Cast of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Sings 'Carols For A Cure'
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - November 03, 2022
The holiday season is not complete without the perfect music to accompany it. After a two year Pandemic Pause 'Broadway's Carols for a Cure 2022' is back with the 22nd recording that embodies the spirit of the season like nothing else can.
Review Roundup: ALMOST FAMOUS Opens On Broadway!- See What The Critics Are Saying!
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2022
It's a big night at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre! Almost Famous, the new musical with book and lyrics by Academy Award and Grammy Award winner Cameron Crowe, based on his iconic film, opens on Broadway tonight. Read the reviews!
Photo Exclusive: See the Cast of ALADDIN in the Recording Studio for CAROLS FOR A CURE 2022
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - November 03, 2022
BroadwayWorld was in the recording studio with the cast of Aladdin as they laid down their track- 'Together for Good” a new holiday song with music and lyrics by Angelo Soriano, Augie Haas and Alex Ortega for 'Broadway's Carols for a Cure 2022'. Check out exclusive photos from the sessions below!
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE SEA at Manhattan Theatre Club
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2022
Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the New York premiere of Where the Mountain Meets the Sea, written by AUDELCO Award nominee Jeff Augustin and directed by Princess Grace Award winner Joshua Kahan Brody, with music by The Bengsons. Check out photos from opening night here!
Video: Ashley Blanchet and Sally Wilfert Talk THE SECRET OF MY SUCESS at TUTS
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2022
Theatre Under The Stars is presenting the brand-new musical, The Secret of My Success. Watch Ashley Blanchet and Sally Wilfert discuss the show here!
Photos: First Look at Nick Cartell, Preston Truman Boyd & More in LES MISERABLES North American Tour
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2022
Official production photographs have just been released of Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, now on tour across North America. See the photos here!
Video: Richard Ridge Chats With SOME LIKE IT HOT Book Writers Amber Ruffin and Matthew Lopez
by Sneak Peek - November 03, 2022
The new musical comedy SOME LIKE IT HOT is now in previews at the Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street). This brand-new Broadway musical comedy features a book by Matthew López (The Inheritance) & Amber Ruffin ('The Amber Ruffin Show'). Richard Ridge sat down with Lopez and Ruffin to discuss the show. Watch here!

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