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SUMMER STOCK World Premiere, New Musical THE 12 & More Announced for Goodspeed Musicals 2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2022
Goodspeed Musicals has announced its 2023 season at the Goodspeed Opera House. It will be an exciting and memorable season with stories that range from Vaudeville to Motown, from powerful to playful and everything in between, featuring the world premiere of Summer Stock, based on the Judy Garland – Gene Kelly film, and more.
Casts of A STRANGE LOOP and 1776 & More Set for SING OUT FOR FREEDOM 2022 Concert
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2022
The ACLU and the NYCLU have announced the initial line up of performers and presenters of the 20th Annual Sing Out For Freedom benefit concert. The event will take place on Monday, October 24th at 7:30pm.
HADESTOWN and Jujamcyn Apologize Following Incident Involving Hard of Hearing Audience Member
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2022
Hadestown and Jujamcyn have released a statement of apology after an incident involving a hard of hearing audience member. Samantha Coleman, who describes herself as deafblind, was in the audience of a performance of Hadestown, when she was called out for using a captioning device, which was mistaken for a recording device. 
Broadway Theatres to Dim Lights in Memory of Angela Lansbury
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2022
The Broadway community will honor the memory of Dame Angela Lansbury, the six-time Tony Award-winning actress. Ms. Lansbury passed away on October 11, 2022, at the age of 96.
Photo: Disney Debuts First THE LITTLE MERMAID Film Poster
by Michael Major - October 13, 2022
The official film poster for Disney's upcoming The Little Mermaid live action remake has been released. The photo features a new look at Halle Bailey as Ariel. The movie will also star Daveed Diggs as Sebastian, Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, Jacob Tremblay as Flounder, Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, Awkwafina as Scuttle, and more.
Michael Urie, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Brittney Mack & More Set for Second Stage Theater's Fall Gala
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2022
Second Stage Theater’s Fall Gala celebration will honor Second Stage Board Chair Terry Lindsay and her husband, Bob Lindsay, Co-Founder and Chairman of Lindsay Goldberg. The gala event will take place on Monday, October 17, 2022. The event will feature Michael Urie, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Brittney Mack and more.
Interview: Douglas McGrath Discusses Expecting the Unexpected in One-Man Play EVERYTHING'S FINE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 13, 2022
Oscar-nominated writer Douglas McGrath is bringing his autobiographical, one-man play Everything's Fine to the stage at the DR2 Theatre. Read BroadwayWorld's interview with McGrath here!
Madeleine L'Engle's A WRINKLE IN TIME to be Adapted Into a Stage Musical
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2022
Madeleine L’Engle’s Newbery Medal-winning classic novel, A Wrinkle in Time, will be adapted for the musical stage for the first time ever – in a production by an award-winning creative team.
Up on the Marquee: A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Jennifer Broski - October 13, 2022
Jefferson Mays' universally celebrated, one man virtuoso, tour-de-force performance in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol will be coming to Broadway this holiday season for a strictly limited 66-performance engagement at the Nederlander Theatre.
Video: Exclusive First Look at New Song From BLISS THE MUSICAL, 'Break Through the Dark'
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2022
Bliss is releasing songs from the show on Spotify, iTunes, and wherever you get your music. Featuring music and lyrics by Emma Lively and Tyler Beatie, 'Break Through The Dark' is the fourth song streaming now. Get a first look at the studio cast recording the track here!
Video: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for THE PIANO LESSON
by Red Carpet - October 13, 2022
Tonight's the night at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre! The Piano Lesson, directed by Tony Award nominee LaTanya Richardson Jackson and starring Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, and Danielle Brooks, officially opens on Broadway. BroadwayWorld will be there for the big night, so be sure to tune in at 5:45pm ET as we bring you red carpet video coverage.
Listen: Julie Halston, Richard Kind, Brittney Mack & More Star in New Audio Comedy ROLLING CALLS
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2022
Broadway Podcast Network has launched the network’s new series, “Rolling Calls.” The six-episode story is heard through a headset at the office of an NYC talent agency, making the listener a fly on the wall. Listen to episodes 1 and 2 here!
Photos: First Look at Samuel L. Jackson, Danielle Brooks and More in THE PIANO LESSON
by Show Highlights - October 13, 2022
All new production photos have been released from the Broadway revival of August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson, ahead of the show’s opening night tonight, Thursday, October 13th at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (241 West 47th St).
TITANIQUE Transfers To The Daryl Roth Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2022
The world premiere run of Titanique — the Off-Broadway musical send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic, featuring the songs of pop icon Céline Dion — will transfer to a bigger theater in downtown Manhattan, the Daryl Roth Theatre in Union Square.
Now Hiring: Associate Costumer, Producing Artistic Director, and More - BroadwayWorld Classifieds
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2022
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 10/13/2022 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
Florida Rep's Arcade Theatre Suffers Damage From Hurricane Ian; How to Help!
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2022
Florida Repertory Theatre has suffered flooding due to Hurricane Ian, which caused damage to its equipment, furniture, carpet, and more. A cleanup effort is currently underway but the 'cost to repair is daunting', according to Tweets.
VIDEO: Netflix Debuts MATILDA THE MUSICAL Official Movie Trailer
by Michael Major - October 13, 2022
Netflix has shared a new trailer and key art for the film adaptation of ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA THE MUSICAL. The new movie musical stars Oscar winner Emma Thompson, Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough, Sindhu Vee, Alisha Weir and Lashana Lynch. Watch the new video trailer and check out the new film poster photo now!
Up on the Marquee: AIN'T NO MO'
by Jennifer Broski - October 13, 2022
Ain't No Mo' will soon arrive on Broadway, playing at the Belasco Theatre (111 W. 44th St) beginning on Thursday, November 3 ahead of an official opening on Thursday, December 1.
Photos: First Look at All New Photos From the North American Tour of HADESTOWN
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2022
New production photos have just been released of the Hadestown North American Tour, which has extended through Spring of 2024.
Photos: LES MISERABLES North American Tour Opens in Cleveland
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2022
Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, officially opened last night at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, OH. Check out photos from the red carpet!
Wake Up With BWW 10/13: BEETLEJUICE Tour Finds its Cast, and More!
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2022
Top stories include casting for the North American Tour of Beetlejuice, which will be led by Justin Collette in the title role! Plus, get a first look at KPOP The Musical which begins previews on Broadway tonight!
Meet the Cast of KPOP THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2022
KPOP the Musical begins previews tonight, October 13,  with an opening night on Sunday, November 20, 2022. Meet the cast bringing this show to life here!
Angela Lansbury and Stephen Sondheim To Make Cameos In KNIVES OUT: GLASS ONION
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2022
The hotly anticipated sequel to the murder comedy KNIVES OUT will feature cameos from two of Broadway's recently departed icons, Stephen Sondheim and Angela Lansbury.
KPOP On Broadway Announces Three New Accessible Ticketing Initiatives
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2022
KPOP, a new musical inspired by the global K-pop phenomenon, announces three new day-of ticketing initiatives in an effort to make tickets more accessible.
Samantha Pauly, Mamie Parris, Jeff Kready & More to Star in FAT KID RULES THE WORLD Reading
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2022
Fat Kid Rules The World, a bold new rock musical based on the novel by K. L. Going, will have industry-only readings October 27 and October 28, 2022 at New 42nd Street Studios. The reading will feature Jeff Kready (Company), Samantha Pauly (Six), Mamie Parris (Cats) and more.

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