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Jeremy Jordan's Band Age of Madness Releases 'Hallowed' Single
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2022
According to his Twitter account, Jeremy Jordan's band Age of Madness has released a new single entitled 'Hallowed.' The single is now available on all streaming platforms.
THE KITE RUNNER Plays Final Broadway Performance
by Team BWW - October 30, 2022
On October 30, 2022, Broadway says goodbye to The Kite Runner, which plays its final performance at the Hayes Theater. The Kite Runner ran for 17 previews and 101 regular performances. 
CHICAGO, A History- Part 2: A Modern Classic Makes A Bang On Stage and Screen
by A.A. Cristi - October 29, 2022
Discover the story behind one of the greatest musicals in history as we dive deep into the history of Broadway's longest-running American musical, John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Bob Fosse's, 'Chicago.'
VIDEO: Watch & JULIET's First Curtain Call on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2022
Watch footage from the curtain call of & JULIET's first preview on Broadway, featuring a surprise appearance by Max Martin.
Interview: Tony Winner Robert Horn on His New Broadway-Bound Musical SHUCKED
by Tyler Hinton - October 29, 2022
Robert Horn won a Tony for TOOTSIE, adapted his own book of the musical 13 for its Netflix adaptation, and has written a number of television projects, including TEEN BEACH MOVIE and TEEN BEACH 2.  Generous and genuinely funny, he recently spoke with BroadwayWorld about his involvement in this new project.
Photos: Go Inside & JULIET's First Preview on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2022
The highly anticipated new musical & Juliet started previews on Broadway (ahead of its November 17, 2022 opening), playing to a sold-out audience at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre. Max Martin made a surprise curtain call appearance to celebrate the occasion. Check out photos from inside the big night!
Photos: First Look at ALMOST FAMOUS on Broadway
by Show Highlights - October 29, 2022
Almost Famous, the new musical with book and lyrics by Academy Award® and Grammy Award® winner Cameron Crowe, based on his iconic film, features music and lyrics by Tony, Grammy, Emmy and Pulitzer Prize Award® winner Tom Kitt, direction by Tony and Olivier Award® nominee Jeremy Herrin, and choreography by Sarah O’Gleby. The production is now in previews with opening night set for November 3, 2022. Check out a first look at the production here!
Broadway Jukebox: Spooky Songs for a Broadway Halloween
by Team BWW - October 29, 2022
Enjoy songs from musicals like: The Phantom of the Opera, The Addams Family, Little Shop of Horrors, Sweeney Todd, Bat Boy, Reefer Madness, The Rocky Horror Show, Jekyll & Hyde, Young Frankenstein, Carrie, and many more!
VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jimmy Fallon Perform ENCANTO Medley on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2022
Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jimmy Fallon perform a medley of songs from ENCANTO on The Tonight Show.
Photos: TAKE ME OUT Cast Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - October 29, 2022
The 2022 Tony Award Winning Revival of a Play Take Me Out officially returned to Broadway on October 27. Produced by Barry and Fran Weissler, TAKE ME OUT, a Second Stage Theater Production, has returned for a 14-week engagement at the Schoenfeld Theatre (236 W 45th St). Check out photos of the cast celebrating here!
Photos: Stars Arrive at TAKE ME OUT Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - October 29, 2022
The 2022 Tony Award Winning Revival of a Play Take Me Out officially returned to Broadway on October 27. TAKE ME OUT, a Second Stage Theater Production, has returned for a 14-week engagement at the Schoenfeld Theatre. Check out photos of the opening night arrivals here!
Video: Go Inside Opening Night of TAKE ME OUT on Broadway
by Opening Night - October 29, 2022
The 2022 Tony Award Winning Revival of a Play Take Me Out officially returned to Broadway on October 27. Produced by Barry and Fran Weissler, TAKE ME OUT, a Second Stage Theater Production, has returned for a 14-week engagement. We're taking you inside opening night in this video.
Jessica Vosk To Welcome Laura Benanti and More As Special Guests For CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' At 92NY
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2022
In an Instagram post this afternoon, Jessica Vosk announced that three special guests will join her for California Dreamin': Jessica Vosk Sings the Songwriters of Laurel Canyon, the Lyrics and Lyricists 2022/23 season opener.
Julie Benko, Justin Bartha, Lilli Cooper & More to Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS ON BROADWAY
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2022
On November 21st, 2022, distinguished artists from across the nation’s entertainment industry will come together at Town Hall for the 22nd annual production of The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway — and the first live return of this flagship event since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. 
Photos: First Look at Jim Parsons, A.J. Shively, Mare Winningham & More in A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE
by Show Highlights - October 28, 2022
Classic Stage Company's A Man Of No Importance  will begin performances on Tuesday, October 11, with opening night set for Sunday, October 30. The cast of A Man Of No Importance includes four-time Emmy winner Jim Parsons (The Boys in the Band) and more. It will run through Sunday, December 18. Get a first look at photos here!
INTO THE WOODS to Perform on THE VIEW on Halloween
by Michael Major - October 28, 2022
The cast of Into the Woods will perform on The View for their Halloween episode. The production recently made its broadcast television debut, with the cast performing the title number and Andy Karl and Gavin Creel performing 'Agony' on the TODAY Show.
Photos: TAKE ME OUT Cast Takes Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - October 28, 2022
The 2022 Tony Award Winning Revival of a Play Take Me Out returned to Broadway on October 27. The cast features Tony Award Nominee Jesse Williams and Tony Award Winner Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and more. See the cast take their opening night bows here!
Photos: First Look at Leslie Odom Jr. on ABBOTT ELEMENTARY
by Michael Major - October 28, 2022
In the episode, the teachers are appalled after seeing a commercial in support of charter schools criticizing Abbott Elementary. When students begin to transfer schools, they invite the leader of the charter school organization (Leslie Odom Jr.) to Abbott and ask him to take down the ad. Check out photos of Odom Jr. in the episode now!
Video: Watch Max von Essen Perform 'Lullaby of Broadway' in 42ND STREET at Goodspeed
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2022
42nd Street is now playing at Goodspeed Musicals through November 6. Watch Max von Essen and more Perform 'Lullaby of Broadway' here!
Taylor Swift Says Her LES MISERABLES Audition Was A 'Nightmare'
by Michael Major - October 28, 2022
Taylor Swift and Eddie Redmayne are looking back on their screen test for the Les Misérables film, which Swift remembers as a 'nightmare.' During the audition process for the acclaimed 2012 film adaptation of the iconic Boublil and Schönberg musical, Swift was in the running for the roles of Cosette and Éponine.
Jeff Goldblum In Final Talks to Join WICKED Movie as The Wizard
by Michael Major - October 28, 2022
Jeff Goldblum is in talks to join the Wicked movie as the Wizard of Oz. He could be joining Ariana Grande as Glinda, Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, and Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero in the two-part film adaption of the hit Broadway musical. The films will be produced by Jon M. Chu, who also directed the film adaption of In the Heights.
Video: Watch Jesse Williams & Jesse Tyler Ferguson's Curtain Call Speech at TAKE ME OUT
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2022
The 2022 Tony Award Winning Revival of a Play Take Me Out returned to Broadway on October 27. Produced by Barry and Fran Weissler, TAKE ME OUT, a Second Stage Theater Production, has returned for a 14-week engagement at the Schoenfeld Theatre. Watch Jesse Williams and Jesse Tyler Ferguson's speech at curtain call here!
MCC Theater To Produce Workshop of New Musical HEARTS BEAT LOUD in February 2023
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2022
MCC Theater will produce a four-week development workshop of a new musical, Hearts Beat Loud, to be presented on February 9 & 10, 2023. Hearts Beat Loud is based on the inspiring 2018 indie film set in Red Hook (starring Nick Offerman and Toni Collette).
Lana Gordon Joins HADESTOWN National Tour as Persephone for a Limited Engagement
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2022
Lana Gordon, who previously starred as Persephone in Hadestown on Broadway (taking over the role from its originator, Amber Gray), will be joining the National Tour of Hadestown as Perseophone for a limited engagement through November 19. 
Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of WALKING WITH GHOSTS
by Bruce Glikas - October 28, 2022
Gabriel Byrne officially opened in his acclaimed solo show, Walking with Ghosts, on Broadway. This adaptation from his best-selling memoir of the same name is directed by Lonny Price and is currently playing at the Music Box Theatre for 75 performances only. Check out photos from the red carpet here!

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