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Video: Kid Critics Tell You How to Get to SESAME STREET: THE MUSICAL by BWW News Desk
- October 31, 2022 BroadwayWorld's Kid Critics is back for a new season! It's not hard to stumble across an excess of reviews for any given show these days, but there is a group of theatre-goers that is wildly underrepresented when it comes to opinions on Broadway- kids! What did our Kid Critics think of Sesame Street: The Musical? Find out here!
Photos: Cameron Crowe & More Celebrate Opening of ALMOST FAMOUS Photo Exhibition by Bruce Glikas
- October 31, 2022 Academy Award winner Cameron Crowe and famed rock photographer Neal
Preston hosted an Almost Famous Opening Reception Photo Exhibition, along with a
few special guests at the Morrison Hotel Gallery. See photos here!
VIDEO: INTO THE WOODS Cast Performs 'Last Midnight' & Title Song on THE VIEW by Michael Major
- October 31, 2022 Watch a video of the cast of Into the Woods performing on The View's Halloween episode! The appearance included the cast performing the title number and Patina Miller performing 'Last Midnight.' The performance also featured Stephanie J. Block as the Baker's Wife, Sebastian Arcelus as The Baker, Krysta Rodriguez as Cinderella, and more.
Our Readers Share Their Broadway-Inspired Halloween Costumes by Team BWW
- October 31, 2022 We asked our readers to tag us in their most creative Broadway-inspired Halloween costumes and they sure did deliver! Check out costumes below inspired by Beetlejuice, Hadestown, Wicked, and many more.
Bette Midler, Megan Mullally & More Join THE FABULOUS FOUR Film by Michael Major
- October 31, 2022 The film will follow three best friends as they travel to Key West, Florida to be bridesmaids for the surprise wedding of their college girlfriend, Marilyn (Midler). Once they arrive, their sisterhood is rekindled, the past rises up again in all its glory, and there’s enough sparks, drinks and romance to change their lives in unexpected ways.
Ryan Murphy Reveals That Mr. Schuester Was Originally a Crystal Meth Addict on GLEE by Michael Major
- October 31, 2022 Glee creator Ryan Murphy was the guest on the first episode of the 'And That's You REALLY Missed' podcast, which deep dives into a behind-the-scenes look at the hit musical series. Murphy reveals that the character of Mr. Schue, played by Matthew Morrison, was originally written for Justin Timberlake and had a meth addiction.
Photos: On the Red Carpet for A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE Opening Night by Bruce Glikas
- October 31, 2022 Classic Stage Company's A Man Of No Importance officially opened on Sunday, October 30. The cast of A Man Of No Importance includes four-time Emmy winner Jim Parsons, two-time Emmy winner and Tony nominee Mare Winningham. Check out photos from the opening night red carpet here!
BEETLEJUICE Cast Members Will Perform at Bryant Park's Winter Village Today by BWW News Desk
- October 31, 2022 Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park will be open in time for Halloween this year and is bringing back its annual Tricks & Treats party on Monday, October 31st from 3pm – 6pm. Will Blum and Dana Steingold will be performing at this event as Beetlejuice and Lydia, and are set to perform the songs 'Dead Mom' and 'Say My Name'.
Carly Rae Jepsen Announces Broadway-Inspired 'Surrender My Heart' Music Video by Michael Major
- October 31, 2022 Performing in the heart of New York City on November 17th, Carly will showcase her love of Broadway by bringing theater goers on a journey through her newest music video – all performed on stage in front of a live audience. Leading up to the performance, Carly will work with an all-star creative team to bring her Broadway pop vision to life.
Manhattan Theatre Club Announces Winter Benefit 2023 Featuring Kelli O'Hara by BWW News Desk
- October 31, 2022 Manhattan Theatre Club will present its Winter Benefit on Monday, January 23 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom (141 W. 54th Street). The festive evening will feature a cocktail reception, an elegant dinner, and an exclusive, one-night-only performance by Tony Award-winning actress and singer Kelli O'Hara, accompanied by Dan Lipton.
Chet Walker's Impact Remembered by Broadway's Most Influential Dancers and Choreographers by Cara Joy David
- October 31, 2022 Dancer/choreographer/teacher Chet Walker - a Fosse dancer who later co-conceived FOSSE and choreographed the 2013 PIPPIN revival - died on October 21 from a glioblastoma tumor. Here, his legacy is honored by some of Broadway's most influential dancers and choreographers, including Sergio Trujillo, Andy Blankenbuehler and more.
Shop BEETLEJUICE and WICKED Merch for BroadwayWorld's Theatre Shop Halloween Sale by Team BWW
- October 31, 2022 Shop 15% off our one day only Halloween sale for official merchandise from Wicked and Beetlejuice on Broadway featuring the Feel Wicked Tank, a Defying Gravity Pom Beanie, a Green Elixir water bottle, the It's Showtime Striped Hoodie, Recently Deceased Notebook, and much more!
Andrew Polec Will Reprise Role in HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS at the Old Globe by BWW News Desk
- October 31, 2022 The Old Globe has announced the full cast and creative team for its 25th annual production of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Globe Resident Artist James Vásquez (Hair) directs San Diego’s yuletide favorite musical once again with Andrew Polec reprising his role as The Grinch.
Brittney Johnson Will Depart WICKED in February 2023 by BWW News Desk
- October 31, 2022 Brittney Johnson has announced her departure from Wicked. She will play her final performance as Glinda on February 12, 2023, she has announced on social media.
VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson Sings SISTER ACT For THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW's Halloween Episode by Michael Major
- October 31, 2022 For her first Halloween episode, Jennifer Hudson dressed up as fellow EGOT winner Whoopi Goldberg’s character Sister Mary Clarence from her “absolute favorite movie” “Sister Act.” The talk show host made her dream of being in the film come true with a showstopping performance of songs from the movie franchise. Watch a video of the performance now!
Review Roundup: A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE Opens Off-Broadway Starring Jim Parsons by BWW News Desk
- October 31, 2022 Classic Stage Company's A Man Of No Importance officially opened on Sunday, October 30. The cast of A Man Of No Importance includes four-time Emmy winner Jim Parsons and two-time Emmy winner and Tony nominee Mare Winningham as siblings Alfie and Lily Byrne, respectively, and more. Read all of the reviews for A Man of No Importance here!
Broadway Buying Guide: October 31, 2022 by Team BWW
- October 31, 2022 Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, October 31, 2022.
Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Actor Evan Alexander Smith Shares His Theatre Journey from Canada to Broadway by Survival Jobs
- October 30, 2022 Podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the talented, genuine and gracious 'Merrily We Roll Along' actor, Evan Alexander Smith. Evan gives us a glimpse into the rehearsal room of New York Theatre Workshop's production of the Stephen Sondheim and George Furth musical MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, and more. Listen here!
Photos: Go Inside Annual HULAWEEN Benefit with Jane Krakowski, Alan Cumming, and More by BWW News Desk
- October 30, 2022 New York Restoration Project (NYRP) celebrated over two and a half decades of championing urban green spaces and community gardens with its 26th annual Halloween Gala – Hulaween and the Seven Deadly Sins. Check out the photos here.