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Matt Doyle to Join LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS as 'Seymour' in November
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2022
Little Shop of Horrors, now in its third florid year Off-Broadway, will welcome Tony Award Winner Matt Doyle (Company, The Book of Mormon) to Skid Row as ‘Seymour’ beginning November 15. 
Review Roundup: LES MISERABLES New National Tour
by Stephi Wild - October 26, 2022
The new National Tour of Les Miserables is now underway. Read the reviews for Les Miserables and learn more about the touring production here!
Review Roundup: National Tour of ALADDIN Launches; What Did the Critics Think?
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2022
The National Tour of Aladdin recently launched at Proctor's in Schenectady, NY. Read the reviews for Aladdin here!
Photos: Orfeh and Andy Karl Bring LEGALLY BOUND to Sony Hall
by Bruce Glikas - October 26, 2022
Earlier this month, Orfeh and Andy Karl brought their show Legally Bound to Sony Hall! BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
Photos: Inside Classic Stage Company's 2022 Gala
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2022
Classic Stage Company's 2022 Annual Gala honored recently-departed Artistic Director John Doyle. The Gala took place on Monday, October 24 at 6pm at Capitale. Check out photos here!
Wake Up With BWW 10/26: Denee Benton Returns to INTO THE WOODS, and More!
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2022
Top stories include Denee Benton returning to Into The Woods, reprising her role as Cinderella. Plus, Pictures From Home is headed to Broadway next year, starring Nathan Lane, Danny Burstein, and Zoe Wanamaker!
Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On A RAISIN IN THE SUN Starring Tonya Pinkins, Francois Battiste & More
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2022
The Public Theater's revival of A Raisin In The Sun written by Lorraine Hansberry and directed by Tony Award nominee Robert O'Hara, is officially open at The Public Theater! See what the critics had to say!
Video: Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond, Jason Robert Brown & More Rehearse City Center Encores! PARADE
by Sneak Peek - October 25, 2022
BroadwayWorld has a first look inside rehearsals for New York City Center's production of Jason Robert Brown and Alfred Uhry's 1998 Tony Award-winning musical Parade,. Watch stars Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, with direction by Michael Arden in this video!
Photos: Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond and More Bring PARADE To Life At City Center
by Jennifer Broski - October 25, 2022
New York City Center is presenting Jason Robert Brown's Parade Tuesday, November 1 through Sunday, November 6. The production stars Ben Platt as Leo Frank, Micaela Diamond (Lucille Frank), Gaten Matarazzo (Frankie Epps), and more. See photos from inside today's press preview performance!
VIDEO: Watch a Clip of Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond Singing 'This Is Not Over Yet' From PARADE
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2022
New York City Center is presenting Jason Robert Brown's Parade. The production stars Ben Platt as Leo Frank, Micaela Diamond (Lucille Frank), Gaten Matarazzo (Frankie Epps), and more. Watch a clip of Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond Singing 'This Is Not Over Yet' here!
Video: Jefferson Mays Says 'Happy Trails' to THE MUSIC MAN and Prepares for A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2022
Exclusive video has been released of Tony Award winner Jefferson Mays saying “happy trails” to his acclaimed run in The Music Man as he prepares to begin performances in two weeks in his universally celebrated tour-de-force performance in Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Watch the video here!
THE GRISWOLDS' BROADWAY VACATION to Have Presentations This Week Starring Hunter Foster & More
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2022
On Thursday, October 27 and Friday, October 28, Ken Davenport will be hosting presentations of the new musical THE GRISWOLDS’ BROADWAY VACATION with book, music, and lyrics by David Rossmer and Steve Rosen and directed and choreographed by Donna Feore.
Chita Rivera to Receive HOLA Lifetime Achievement Award; Award to be Renamed in Her Honor
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2022
The Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (HOLA) will recognize the extraordinary talents of the award-winning dancer, singer, actress Chita Rivera, the Latina and American Broadway icon, whose illustrious career paved the way for Hispanic artists in the United States. 
Photos: First Look at Bryce Pinkham & Brad Oscar in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Show Highlights - October 25, 2022
Production photos have been released of the current murderers' row of musical theater stars in the three-time Best Revival Award-winning LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, now in its third year of performances at the Westside Theatre. See the photos here!
Jesse Williams Joins ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season Three
by Michael Major - October 25, 2022
Jesse Williams has joined the cast of Only Murders in the Building season three. Williams will be playing a documentarian who has a particular interest in the case that the show's stars, played by Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez, are solving. Williams will join Paul Rudd in the new season. Rudd will play Broadway star Ben Glenroy.
Kristolyn Lloyd Joins 1776 as John Adams Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2022
Kristolyn Lloyd (Dear Evan Hansen) is joining Roundabout Theatre Company's new Broadway production of 1776 as “John Adams,” directed by Jeffrey L. Page and Diane Paulus, and co-produced with the American Repertory Theater (ART), beginning tonight, October 25.
Eddie Cooper, Lilli Cooper & More Join Santino Fontana for YOUR OWN THING Benefit Performance
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2022
Eddie Cooper, Lilli Cooper and Jennifer Sánchez will join Santino Fontana for Red Bull Theater's all-star benefit performance of Your Own Thing, the 1968 hit Off-Broadway rock musical suggested by Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. This one-night-only performance will take place Monday December 12th at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space.  
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 10/23/22
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2022
Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 10/23/2022.
Photos: Check Out New Production Images of THE LION KING Ahead of its 25th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2022
New production photographs of the current company of The Lion King on Broadway have been released. The Lion King will kick off its 25th anniversary celebration this November!  Check out the photos here!
Video: Tim Liu & Jeena Yi On Audible Theater's GOOD ENEMY
by Alan Henry - October 25, 2022
Tim Liu and Jeena Yi, who star in in Audible Theater's Good Enemy which begins performances tonight, sat down with Richard Ridge to chat all about bringing this production to New York City and audiences around the globe.
Photos: See the 1776 Cast, Tom Hanks, Ato Blankson-Wood & More at the SING OUT FOR FREEDOM 2022 Concert
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2022
The ACLU and the NYCLU hosted the 20th Annual Sing Out For Freedom benefit concert on Monday, October 24th. Performers and presenters included comedian Alex Edelman (Just For Us), 2022 Tony-Nominee Shoshana Bean, Tony-nominated actor Ato Blankson-Wood (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Slave Play) and more. See photos from the event here!
TOPDOG/UNDERDOG Launches STUDENT SEATS, Providing Fully Funded Tickets to Students
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2022
Suzan-Lori Parks’ Pulitzer Prize-winning TOPDOG/UNDERDOG has announced TOPDOG/UNDERDOG STUDENT SEATS, a program that provides fully funded tickets to public school student groups, allowing them to see a world-class Broadway production of one of contemporary theater’s greatest plays.
Patti Murin and Colin Donnell to Release First Joint Album SOMETHING STUPID
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2022
Broadway couple Patti Murin and Colin Donnell will be releasing their first joint album! Titled Something Stupid afer the 1967 Carson and Gaile song, the album will be released on November 18. 
THE KITE RUNNER Will Launch North American Tour in 2024
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2022
Dramatic Publishing has licensed the Broadway production of The Kite Runner, and a North American tour is being planned for 2024. Tour cities, dates and casting will be announced. The Kite Runner will have played 17 previews and 117 regular performances on Broadway.
Interview: Nina West is Sharing a Message of Kindness With New Children's Book THE YOU KIND OF YOU
by BWW Staff - October 25, 2022
Drag superstar Nina West is taking the world by storm. Her new children's book, THE YOU KIND OF KIND is out now! BroadwayWorld spoke with Nina West about the book, feeling the power of your own magic and kindness, and much more. Read the interview here!

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