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Video: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for DEATH OF A SALESMAN- Live at 5:15! by Red Carpet
- October 09, 2022 Attention is being paid tonight at the Hudson Theatre, where Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman celebrates its Broadway opening. Tune in today at 5:15pm as BroadwayWorld broadcasts live from the opening night red carpet!
Interview: Crista Marie Jackson Explains Why Intimacy Direction Is Essential on Stage by Chloe Rabinowitz
- October 09, 2022 BroadwayWorld spoke in depth with intimacy director Crista Marie Jackson about her work on the world premiere of Colt Coeur's Dodi & Diana, what defines intimacy on stage, how she would like the job of an intimacy director to become essential in the theatre industry and more. Read the full interview here!
28 Theater Books for Your Fall 2022 Reading (and Listening) List by Team BWW
- October 08, 2022 We're falling into fall with a great Broadway read! This season, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 25 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's fall reading list.
Photos: Tracee Ellis Ross Visits the Cast of DEATH OF A SALESMAN by Bruce Glikas
- October 08, 2022 This week, film and television star Tracie Ellis Ross visited the cast of Death of a Salesman on Broadway. The show opens this Sunday, October 9. Check out photos from the visit here.
Broadway Jukebox: Broadway's Best Musical Finales by Team BWW
- October 08, 2022 What is a Broadway musical without a big, bold, belty closing number? Whether it's delivered as a last stand from the main character or a harmonious reprise from the full cast, musical finales have a reputation for being some of the best songs in the musical theatre canon, so today, we're skipping right to the end.
Video: Go Inside Opening Night for 1776 on Broadway by Opening Night
- October 08, 2022 There is a revolution happening on Broadway! Roundabout Theatre Company and the American Repertory Theater's new Broadway production of 1776, directed by Jeffrey L. Page and Diane Paulus, opened officially at Roundabout's American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and were taking you inside the festivities in this video.
Photos: First Look At Lesli Margherita and More In DAMN YANKEES At Musical Theatre West by BWW News Desk
- October 07, 2022 Batter up! Baseball is back, and so is the latest production from Musical Theatre West. Long Beach's premier theatre company presents the seven-time Tony award-winning musical Damn Yankees to its stage for select nights October 14th- 30th.
Art Revealed for Aaron Sorkin and Bartlett Sher's CAMELOT Revival by BWW News Desk
- October 07, 2022 Lincoln Center Theater has just revealed key art for upcoming production of Lerner & Loewe's Camelot. Featuring a book by Academy and Emmy Award winning writer Aaron Sorkin, based on the original book by Alan Jay Lerner, and direction by Bartlett Sher, Lerner & Loewe's Camelot will now begin performances on Thursday, March 9, 2023 and open on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.
Broadway Breakouts Star in New Musical Film TRIPLE THREAT by BWW News Desk
- October 07, 2022 Dreams of Broadway stardom meet the realities of adulthood in Triple Threat, the story of three long-time friends whose shared vision for success is jeopardized as Chloe, Maggie and Gus each decide what’s most important in life—and how to achieve it. Fresh out of college, Chloe and Maggie put their all into creating their new original musical, Firefly, and ten years of hard work pay off when the show is picked up for a Broadway premiere.
The 2nd Annual Antonyo Awards Postponed, With New Date & Name to be Announced by BWW News Desk
- October 07, 2022 The producers of the 2nd Annual Antonyo Awards have announced that this year’s in-person ceremony, originally scheduled to take place at the Apollo Theater on October 10, 2022, has been postponed and that both a new date and a new name for the awards will be announced in the coming months.
VIDEO: Danielle Brooks Talks THE COLOR PURPLE & PIANO LESSON 'Full Circle' Moments on THE VIEW by Michael Major
- October 07, 2022 Danielle Brooks spoke to original The Color Purple star Whoopi Goldberg about wrapping production on the upcoming musical film adaptation as Sofia. Now, Brooks is back on Broadway in the new revival of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson, which she describes as another 'full circle' moment. Watch the video of her The View appearance now!
Photos: 1776 Company Celebrates Opening Night by Bruce Glikas
- October 07, 2022 Roundabout Theatre Company and the American Repertory Theater's new Broadway production of 1776, directed by Jeffrey L. Page and Diane Paulus, is officially open at American Airlines Theatre on Broadway! This is a limited engagement through Sunday, January 8, 2023. See photos of the cast and creative team on the red carpet here!
Review Roundup: Shawn Mendes Sings Pasek & Paul in LYLE, LYLE CROCODILE Movie Musical by Michael Major
- October 07, 2022 Best known for their work on Dear Evan Hansen, La La Land, and The Greatest Showman, Pasek and Paul have written new original songs performed by Shawn Mendes, Javier Bardem, and Constance Wu, with contributions from Mendes, Ari Afsar, Emily Gardner Xu Hall, Mark Sonnenblick, and Joriah Kwamé.
Whoopi Goldberg Says HOCUS POCUS 2 Success Led to SISTER ACT 3 Happening by Michael Major
- October 07, 2022 On The View, Goldberg revealed to her Sister Act co-star Kathy Najimy that Sister Act 3 'is happening' and that she will be getting a script at the end of the month. Goldberg attributed Disney's interest in the project to the success of Hocus Pocus 2. Goldberg has also teased the film with Tyler Perry and Jenifer Lewis.
Review Roundup: THE NOTEBOOK World Premiere Musical at Chicago Shakespeare Theater by Team BWW
- October 07, 2022 Chicago Shakespeare Theater is presenting the world premiere of The Notebook, a new musical based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film. Now playing in a limited engagement through October 16, 2022. Let's see what the critics have to say!
KIMBERLY AKIMBO to Offer Digital Lottery and In-Person Rush by BWW News Desk
- October 07, 2022 The new musical Kimberly Akimbo will offer a limited number of tickets via digital lottery starting Tuesday, October 11 and in-person rush starting on first preview, Wednesday, October 12.
Photos: Angelina Jolie, Angela Bassett & More Visit DEATH OF A SALESMAN by BWW News Desk
- October 07, 2022 The Hudson Theatre, where Death of a Salesman is currently in previews, has been highlighted by a few notables this past week: Angelina Jolie, attending with her daughter Zahara,“Black-ish” TV star Tracee Ellis Ross, and Angela Bassett all came backstage to meet the “Salesman” cast and congratulate them. Take a look at photos here!
Photos: Stars Arrive on the 1776 Red Caret on Opening Night by Bruce Glikas
- October 07, 2022 There was a revolution on Broadway last night! Roundabout Theatre Company and the American Repertory Theater's new Broadway production of 1776, directed by Jeffrey L. Page and Diane Paulus, opened officially at Roundabout's American Airlines Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the red carpet arrivals!
VIDEO: Corey Hawkins & Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Talk TOPDOG/UNDERDOG on THE TODAY SHOW by Michael Major
- October 07, 2022 Corey Hawkins and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II appeared on The Today Show this morning to discuss Broadway's Topdog/Underdog. During the segment, Mateen discussed his history with his character and the pair touched on the 'discipline' it takes to appear in the play. Hawkins also teased the The Color Purple musical movie. Watch the video interview now!
BROADWAY RISING Documentary Acquired By Vertical Entertainment by BWW News Desk
- October 07, 2022 Documentary 'Broadway Rising', which chronicles the reopening of Broadway after the 2020 shutdown due to COVID-19, has been acquired by Vertical Entertainment for North American, United Kingdom, and Ireland distribution rights.