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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!
VIDEO: Billy Porter Reveals How the Arts 'Saved Him' on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - October 25, 2022
During an interview on CBS Mornings, Tony, Emmy, and Grammy winner Billy Porter discussed his upbringing and how the arts saved his life through his dark childhood. Porter also dished on his fashion, new music, having Ryan Murphy and Gayle King on his vision board, and more. Watch the new video interview now!
Sierra Boggess, Ramin Karimloo & More Join Lucy Simon Video Podcast Series
by Michael Major - October 25, 2022
'Celebrating Lucy Simon'  will feature never-before-heard stories from Simon herself, as well as from collaborators Judy Collins, Marshall Brickman, Marsha Norman, Victoria Clark, and more. Perfomers include Sierra Boggess, Ramin Karimloo, Daisy Eagan, John Cameron Mitchell, and more. Listen to the first episode now!
Photos: On the Red Carpet of Broadway Inspirational Voices' BETTER DAYS Fundraising Event
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - October 25, 2022
Broadway Inspirational Voices held its BETTER DAYS: Fundraising Cocktail Party and Award Ceremony on October 24, 2022 at 7:00pm in the heart of Times Square. Check out photos here!
Luis A. Miranda Jr. Named New Board Chair at the Public Theater
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2022
Luis A. Miranda, Jr., a political consultant and activist and father of Lin-Manuel Miranda, will serve as the next board chair at the Public Theater. He has served on the board since 2015.
Nathan Lane, Danny Burstein and Zoë Wanamaker Will Lead PICTURES FROM HOME on Broadway Next Year
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2022
Pictures From Home is headed to Broadway in 2023 starring  Nathan Lane, Danny Burstein and Zoë Wanamaker and staged by award-winning director Bartlett Sher. Learn more about the play and how to purchase tickets here!
Denee Benton Will Reprise Role of Cinderella in INTO THE WOODS on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2022
Denee Benton, who starred as Cinderella in the off-Broadway run of Into The Woods at City Center earlier this year, will reprise her role in the Broadway run of the production next month.
Photos: Inside the Dramatists Guild Foundation's 60th Anniversary Gala
by Jennifer Broski - October 25, 2022
Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF) held its 60th Anniversary Gala last night at Ziegfeld Ballroom, hosted by Jennifer Simard.
BONNIE & CLYDE THE MUSICAL Will Return to the West End in March 2023
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2022
The cult smash-hit BONNIE & CLYDE THE MUSICAL will return to the West End opening at The Garrick Theatre on Saturday 4 March 2023 for a strictly limited 11-week season following the phenomenal response to the production during its limited run at The Arts Theatre earlier this year. 
MONSOON WEDDING Comes to Qatar Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2022
Award-winning film director Mira Nair brings  Monsoon Wedding to life in a new musical adaptation set to light up the stage in Qatar this fall.
Wake Up With BWW 10/25: LIFE OF PI to Transfer to Broadway, Isaac Mizrahi Joins CHICAGO, and More!
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2022
Top stories include Life of Pi, transferring to Broadway in March 2023! Plus, full casting has been announced for the tour of Beetlejuice and Isaac Mizrahi will join the cast of Chicago!
Video: The Sanderson Sisters Bring Creepy Classic "Thriller" To I PUT A SPELL ON YOU At Sony Hall
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2022
Go Inside Broadway's biggest Halloween event of the year, Jay Armstrong Johnson's annual Halloween concert-meets-party, I Put a Spell on You: ALIVE At Sony Hall. For this year's show, Johnson returned as Winifred Sanderson with Allison Robinson and Amanda Williams Ware as sisters Sarah and Mary. Check out video of the fearsome and fabulous trio below performing their take on Michael Jackson's creepy classic, 'Thriller'!
Video: Jay Armstrong Johnson and The Sanderson Sisters Take the Stage At I PUT A SPELL ON YOU At Sony Hall
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2022
Go inside Broadway's biggest Halloween event of the year, Jay Armstrong Johnson's annual Halloween concert-meets-party, I Put a Spell on You: ALIVE At Sony Hall. See video of the show's Sanderson Sisters performing the title song!
Video: Gavin Creel Does the 'Monster Mash' At I PUT A SPELL ON YOU At Sony Hall
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2022
Go inside Broadway's biggest Halloween event of the year, Jay Armstrong Johnson's annual Halloween concert-meets-party, I Put a Spell on You: ALIVE At Sony Hall. Check out Tony Award-winner Gavin Creel as he gets into the Spooky Season spirit with his performance of the classic tune, 'The Monster Mash'! Watch the video!
VIDEO: KPOP Creatives Talk Broadway, API Representation, And More With The Korea Society
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2022
The Broadway creatives behind KPOP the Musical are sitting down with The Korea Society to discuss the musical's Broadway debut. See their conversation here. See the video!
CHICAGO Re-Issues Cast Recording on Vinyl
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2022
Celebrate 26 years and over 10,000 Broadway performances of the 1996 revival of Kander & Ebb’s Chicago with this exclusive re-issue on elegant deep red marble vinyl with a 4-panel (folded) insert.
Video: Get a First Look at WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE SEA at Manhattan Theatre Club
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2022
Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the New York premiere of Where the Mountain Meets the Sea, written by Jeff Augustin and directed by Princess Grace Award winner Joshua Kahan Brody, with music by The Bengsons. The production will open Wednesday, November 2 at New York City Center – Stage I. See footage from the production here!
Photos: Shannon LaNier, Descendent of Thomas Jefferson & Sally Hemings, Visits 1776
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2022
Shannon LaNier [he/him], a 9th-generation direct descendent of President Thomas Jefferson & Sally Hemings paid a visit to American Repertory Theater’s new Broadway production of 1776. See photos here!
Leslie Jordan Passes Away at 67
by Michael Major - October 24, 2022
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actor and writer Leslie Jordan has passed away at 67. Jordan is most known for his roles on Will and Grace, Hearts Afire, American Horror Story, and Call Me Kat. He was seen onstage in My Trip Down the Pink Carpet and Lucky Guy.
Anthony Rapp, Elizabeth Stanley, Major Attaway & More to Perform At BROADWAY'S GOT GUTS Gala
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2022
Anthony Rapp ('Rent'), Elizabeth Stanley ('Jagged Little Pill'), Tony Yazbeck ('Flying Over Sunset'), Max Von Essen ('Anastasia'), Alexandra Silber ('Fiddler On The Roof'), Major Attaway ('Aladdin'), and Becky Gulsvig ('Come From Away') will perform at the 55th annual gala of the Greater New York Chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation on Monday, November 14, 2022 at Cipriani South Street.
Julie Benko & More Announced for THE SETH CONCERT SERIES
by Team BWW - October 24, 2022
SiriusXM Broadway host Seth Rudetsky has announced performer Julie Benko for The Seth Concert Series on October 30. Plus, see performers like Javier Muñoz, Andrea McArdle and more in Seth's acclaimed live series through December.
Jerry Mitchell and Ricky A. Schroeder Tie the Knot
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2022
Congratulations to Jerry Mitchell and Ricky A. Schroeder who have tied the knot! Check out footage of the reception, taken by Orfeh, here!
AIN'T NO MO' Pushes First Preview Date Due to Covid Cases in the Company
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2022
Ain't No Mo', which was previously set to begin previews on Broadway on Thursday, November 3 at the Belasco Theatre (111 W. 44th St), will now begin previews on Wednesday, November 9 due to Covid cases in the company. It will officially open on Thursday, December 1.
VIDEO: John David Washington Reveals His PIANO LESSON Pre-Show Ritual on LIVE! WITH KELLY & RYAN
by Michael Major - October 24, 2022
John David Washington appeared on LIVE! With Kelly & Ryan to discuss making his Broadway debut in The Piano Lesson. During the interview, Washington revealed his pre-show ritual, which arrives arrives at the theatre an hour and a half early to do. Watch a video clip from the interview now!
COST OF LIVING Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2022
Manhattan Theatre Club’s Broadway premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Cost of Living is in its final two weeks of performances. Written by Martyna Majok (Sanctuary City, Ironbound) and directed by Obie Award winner Jo Bonney, the production will end its extended run at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on Sunday, November 6.

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