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Broadway Director and Choreographer Chet Walker Passes Away
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2022
Multi-Award Winning Director/Choreographer Chet Walker passed away peacefully on  ​​​​​​​Friday, October 21, 2022, at his home in Cornelius, North Carolina, from a glioblastoma tumor.  His devoted husband Jack, their beloved daughter Charlie, and close family were at his side.
CHICAGO: A History, Part 1- Merry Murderesses Set the Scene
by A.A. Cristi - October 22, 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.'
Photos: First Look at Kate Nash, Andy Blankenbuehler & Ted Malawer's ONLY GOLD at MCC Theater
by Show Highlights - October 22, 2022
The World Premiere of Only Gold, now in previews at MCC Theater, will open on Monday November 7 for a limited run through November 27, 2022. Only Gold is a new musical with music and lyrics by platinum recording artist Kate Nash and a book by Tony Award winner Andy Blankenbuehler and Ted Malawer at MCC Theater. See photos here!
Broadway Jukebox: 50 Sports Songs for Game Day
by Team BWW - October 22, 2022
The Broadway batting lineup grows next week when the Tony winning revival of Take Me Out reopens at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. We're celebrating with 50 showtunes about baseball, basketball, football and well... all of the sports.
Video: Watch Highlights from Broadway-Bound BACK TO THE FUTURE
by Nicole Rosky - October 22, 2022
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical begins performances Friday, June 30, 2023 and officially opens Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway). Check out video highlights from the London version of the show!
Opera Singer Joanna Simon, Sister of Carly and Lucy Simon, Has Passed Away
by BWW Staff - October 21, 2022
Opera singer Joanna Simon has passed away at the age of 85. Simon succumbed to the effects of thyroid cancer just one day after her sister, Broadway composer Lucy Simon, 82, died from metastatic breast cancer. The two women are survived by their sister, singer-songwriter Carly Simon.
Interview: Morgan James Looks Back on Her Debut Album For Upcoming Dizzy's Club Concert
by Michael Major - October 21, 2022
BroadwayWorld caught up with James to discuss her thoughts on her debut album 10 years later, what to expect from her upcoming concert at Dizzy's Club, what the response to the all-female Jesus Christ Superstar studio cast recording was like, and what else she has planned for the future.
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of TOPDOG/UNDERDOG
by Bruce Glikas - October 21, 2022
The Golden Theatre was the place to be last night as Suzan-Lori Parks' Pulitzer Prize-winning Topdog/Underdog officially opened on Broadway. Directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, it stars Emmy Award-winner Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Watchmen, Candyman) and Tony Award-nominee Corey Hawkins (In the Heights, The Tragedy of Macbeth). BroadwayWorld was there for the star-studded red carpet arrivals. Check out photos!
Angelina Jolie to Play Opera Singer Maria Callas in New Pablo Larraín Flim
by Michael Major - October 21, 2022
Angelina Jolie will play famed opera singer Maria Callas in Pablo Larraín's new biopic. The screenplay was written by Steven Knight. Larraín most recently directed Spencer, which starred Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana. In 2016, Natalie Portman starred in his film Jackie, following the life of Jackie Kennedy Onassis.
Photos: TOPDOG/UNDERDOG Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - October 21, 2022
The strictly limited 16-week engagement of Suzan-Lori Parks' Pulitzer Prize-winning Topdog/Underdog celebrated its opening night on Broadway! See photos here!
Photos: DEATH OF A SALESMAN Welcomes Patrons & Friends of the Library of Congress
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2022
Death of a Salesman on Broadway welcomed patrons and friends of the Library of Congress, including the 14th Librarian of Congress and the first African American and the first woman to hold the position, Dr. Carla Hayden, to the Broadway reimagining of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman. See photos here!
VIDEO: First Look at the Regional Premiere of BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Ogunquit Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2022
Get a first look at the regional premiere of Beautiful - The Carole King Musical at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Maine. Check out the video here!
BACK TO THE FUTURE Will Open on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre in Summer 2023
by Nicole Rosky - October 21, 2022
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical begins performances Friday, June 30, 2023 and officially opens Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre. Learn about how the iconic film is coming to the stage.
Joe Iconis' 'A(aaagh!)lbum' Is Out Today
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2022
A new Halloween compilation A(aaagh!)lbum by musical theater virtuoso Joe Iconis, is available in digital and streaming formats starting today, Friday, October 21.
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Red Buckets Return To Theaters Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2022
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' in-theater Red Bucket fundraising returns tonight, October 21, 2022, as theatrical productions in New York City and across the country participate in the decades-long tradition of encouraging audience donations that help provide nutritious meals, medication, health care, counseling and emergency financial assistance.
Wake Up With BWW 10/21: MJ Halloween Special, Meet the Cast of FIDDLER in Yiddish, and More!
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2022
Top stories include an update on Anthony Rapp's lawsuit against Kevin Spacey. Plus, Garth Drabinsky sues Actors' Equity for defamation. In more positive news, meet the cast of Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, returning soon off-Broadway! Also, MJ will celebrate Halloween with a special performance on Monday, October 31st at 7:00PM.
Broadway Composer Lucy Simon Has Passed Away
by BWW Staff - October 20, 2022
Musical theatre composer Lucy Simon, best known for The Secret Garden and Doctor Zhivago, has passed away from metastatic breast cancer.
Reviews: Critics Visit Suzan-Lori Parks' TOPDOG/UNDERDOG On Broadway
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2022
The strictly limited 16-week engagement of Suzan-Lori Parks' Pulitzer Prize-winning Topdog/Underdog celebrates its opening night on Broadway tonight!
SIX, INTO THE WOODS & More Participate in GLAAD's Spirit Day
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2022
 Today, GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced participants wearing purple or going purple online for Spirit Day in a united stand against bullying and show of support for LGBTQ youth.
Broadway Press Agent Susan L. Schulman Passes Away
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2022
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the death of Broadway press agent Susan L. Schulman.
VIDEO: Arielle Jacobs Sings 'Spinstress' From Marvel Comics' EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE Series
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2022
Marvel Comics’ Edge of Spider-Verse series debuts the newest ‘Spidey’ character ‘Spinstress’- a Disney Princess take on classic Spider-Man. To celebrate, Midtown Comics hosted an event at the Times Square store where the Broadway star Arielle Jacobs performed Hein’s new ‘Spinstress’ song live for fans. Watch here!
Anthony Rapp Loses $40 Million Lawsuit Against Kevin Spacey
by Michael Major - October 20, 2022
The New York jury has sided with Kevin Spacey in Anthony Rapp's $40 million lawsuit, finding that Spacey did not molest Rapp when he was a teenager and is not liable for battery.
Photos: See Michelle Williams, David Phelps, Randal Keith & More in CHILDREN OF EDEN - Set to Stream Next Year
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2022
The Chicagoland Theatre Fund's staged concert presentation of Children of Eden will be available to stream next year for a limited time only! The concert will stream ahead of a full-scaled non-concert production of Children of Eden, set to be produced late next year. See photos from the concert presentation here!
Michael Shannon, Johanna Day, Hari Nef & More to Star in DES MOINES Off-Broadway Premiere at TFANA
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2022
Theatre for a New Audience will present Denis Johnson’s Des Moines, the final play from the late author, and the first play by Johnson TFANA has staged, November 29, 2022–January 1, 2023, at Polonsky Shakespeare Center.
Sierra Boggess, Derrick Davis and Julie Halston Join Primary Stages 38th Anniversary Gala
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2022
Primary Stages has announced additional performers for their 38th Anniversary Gala, honoring long-time collaborators Charles Busch and Carl Andress (The Confession of Lily Dare; The Tribute Artist) with the 2022 Einhorn Mentorship Award. The event will take place on Tuesday November 15, 2022, at 6pm at Sony Hall 

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