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Photos: First Look at Heidi Blickenstaff, Jade McLeod, Dillon Klena & More in JAGGED LITTLE PILL National Tour
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2022
The National Tour of Jagged Little Pill is making its way across the country. Heidi Blickenstaff is reprising her role from the Broadway production as Mary Jane Healy, and is joined by Lauren Chanel as Frankie Healy, Chris Hoch as Steve Healy and Dillon Klena as Nick Healy. Get a first look at photos here!
Photos: Peacock Shares First Look at PITCH PERFECT Spinoff Series With Adam Devine & Sarah Hyland
by Michael Major - September 29, 2022
Peacock has shared a first look at their new Pitch Perfect spinoff series, Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin. Joining Adam Devine in the new series is Broadway alum Sarah Hyland, plus Flula Borg, Lera Abova, and Jameela Jamil.
 Check out first-look photos from the upcoming series now!
Video: Watch Scenes from Tom Stoppard's LEOPOLDSTADT on Broadway
by Show Highlights - September 29, 2022
Leopoldstadt, Tom Stoppard's Olivier Award-winning Best New Play, directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Patrick Marber, and produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, Roy Furman, and Lorne Michaels opens soon on Broadway. Check out a video of the cast in action!
Photos: See Jewelle Blackman, Eva Noblezada, Reeve Carney & More in New HADESTOWN Images; New Block of Tickets on Sale
by Show Highlights - September 29, 2022
A new block of tickets for Hadestown, Broadway’s Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, are now on sale. Tickets for Hadestown at the Walter Kerr Theatre are available through Sunday, May 28, 2023. See all new photos of the cast here!
Review Roundup: Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker & More Return For HOCUS POCUS 2 on Disney+
by Michael Major - September 29, 2022
Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy return to their original roles in “Hocus Pocus 2,” which also stars Hannah Waddingham, Sam Richardson, Doug Jones, and more. Before the film's debut on Disney+, check out what critics have been saying about the highly-anticipated sequel!
William Jackson Harper & April Matthis to Star in PRIMARY TRUST World Premiere at Roundabout Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2022
Roundabout Theatre Company's world premiere of Primary Trust by playwright Eboni Booth, directed by Knud Adams, will star Emmy Award nominee William Jackson Harper (“The Underground Railroad”) and Obie and Outer Critics Circle Award winner April Matthis (The Piano Lesson).
Photos/Video: First Look at the New Cast of HAIRSPRAY on Tour, Featuring Andrew Levitt aka Nina West
by Sneak Peek - September 29, 2022
All new photos and video have been released of the new cast of the North American tour of Hairspray, helmed by Jack O’Brien and Jerry Mitchell. Check out the clips and photos here!
ALMOST FAMOUS Announces Lottery and $40 Rush Tickets
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2022
Almost Famous, the new musical with book and co-lyrics by Academy Award winner Cameron Crowe, based on his iconic film, will offer a limited number of $40 rush tickets and a digital lottery for the highly-anticipated Broadway production.
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek of Kennedy Center's GUYS AND DOLLS, Starring James Monroe Iglehart, Jessie Mueller, Phillipa Soo & Steven Pasquale
by Nicole Rosky - September 29, 2022
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will soon present its Broadway Center Stage production of Guys and Dolls. Helmed by Marc Bruni, the all-star cast will be led by Tony Award® winner James Monroe Iglehart as Nathan Detroit, Tony Award® winner Jessie Mueller as Miss Adelaide, Steven Pasquale as Sky Masterson, and Tony Award® nominee and Grammy Award® winner Phillipa Soo as Sarah Brown. Watch video highlights of the cast in rehearsals!
Broadway-Aimed HOCUS POCUS Musical Adaptation in the Works
by Michael Major - September 29, 2022
A musical adaption of Hocus Pocus might be coming to Broadway. The original film's producer, David Kirschner, has revealed that a stage adaption of the cult classic is in the works. Directed by Kenny Ortega, the original film starred Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy.
VIDEO: 1776 Cast Performs 'Sit Down, John' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - September 29, 2022
The cast of 1776 appeared on Good Morning America to perform 'Sit Down, John.' The performance included Crystal Lucas-Perry as 'John Adams,' Gisela Adisa as 'Robert Livingston,' Nancy Anderson as 'George Read,' Becca Ayers as 'Col. Thomas McKean,' Carolee Carmello as 'John Dickinson, and more. Watch the video of their performance now!
New York Theatre Workshop MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Adds Krystal Joy Brown, Katie Rose Clarke And More
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2022
New York Theatre Workshop has announced full casting for Merrily We Roll Along. Featuring music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, a book by George Furth, and based on the original play by George S. Kaufman & Moss Hart, Merrily We Roll Along is directed by Olivier Award winner Maria Friedman and choreographed by Tim Jackson.
Barry Bostwick Tours With the ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, Kicking Off This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2022
Join Bostwick (aka Brad Majors) to do the time warp again during this screening of the original unedited movie featuring a live professional shadow cast  and audience participation. Events will also feature a memorabilia display with artifacts and an actual costume from the movie, a costume contest, and more!
Man Pleads Guilty in Hit-and-Run Death of Stage and Screen Actress Lisa Banes
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2022
The man charged with hitting stage and screen actress Lisa Banes with an electric scooter last year pled guilty to manslaughter on Wednesday.  Brian Boyd will be sentenced on November 30, and is expected to be sentenced to one to three years in prison.
Amanda Green, Jason Robert Brown, and Tom Kitt Will Discuss Stephen Sondheim at the NYPL Next Month
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2022
Amanda Green (Mr. Saturday Night), and composers Jason Robert Brown (The Last Five Years) and Tom Kitt (Almost Famous) will appear in conversation about Stephen Sondheim at the New York Public Library on October 17.
Video: Idina Menzel Uses the SHE-HULK Filter to Transform into Elphaba
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2022
In a video clip post from backstage at The Tonight Show, Idina Menzel put her own Wicked spin on the She-Hulk filter. Menzel is seen snapping her fingers and instantly turning green, something she is no stranger to, before belting out a bit of 'Defying Gravity' from the musical, in which she originated the role of Elphaba.
Listen: Get an Exclusive First Listen to 'A Sleepin' Bee' From Christine Ebersole's New Album 'After The Ball'
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2022
Christine Ebersole is releasing a special new album titled 'After The Ball' on Friday, September 30. BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen to the first track released from the album, 'A Sleepin' Bee'.
Wake Up With BWW 9/29: Read the Reviews For Lea Michele in FUNNY GIRL, and More!
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2022
Top stories include reviews for Lea Michele in Funny Girl! See what the critics had to say about her performance! Plus, watch highlights of the new cast of Into The Woods, check out photos from Leopoldstadt, and more!
Scott Rudin and Broadway Ad Agency SpotCo Reach Settlement in 2020 Lawsuit
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2022
A settlement has been reached in the legal battle between Broadway advertising agency SpotCo and producer Scott Rudin.
Hal Leonard To Release THE LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA COLLECTION Songbook
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2022
A new songbook chronicling the works of Pulitzer Prize, Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award-winner Lin-Manuel Miranda is currently available for pre-order.
Review Roundup: Critics Return to FUNNY GIRL, Starring Lea Michele- Updating Live!
by Nicole Rosky - September 28, 2022
New York theatre critics got their first taste of Funny Girl when it opened on Broadway this past spring, starring Beanie Feldstein. Now the show has a new Fanny Brice in Lea Michele and a new Mrs. Brice in Tovah Feldshuh, and the critics are weighing in once more. 
Video: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Gets Ready to Say Goodbye to Broadway
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2022
As BroadwayWorld reported earlier this month, The Phantom of the Opera, Broadway's longest-running show ever, will take its final Broadway bow at the Majestic Theatre on February 18, 2023, soon after celebrating its 35th anniversary. Watch a brand new video promo for the musical's final months.
Video: Dominic Fumusa Talks Returning to the Stage in JASPER
by Nicole Rosky - September 28, 2022
Dominic Fumusa is currently starring onstage in the World premiere of Grant MacDermott's play JASPER off-Broadway, directed by Katie McHugh, which opened off-Broadway at The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center. He's telling us all about his latest gig in this video!
Review Roundup: The Met Opera Opens New Season With MEDEA
by Alan Henry - September 28, 2022
Having triumphed at the Met in some of the repertory’s fiercest soprano roles, Sondra Radvanovsky opens the new season as the mythic sorceress who will stop at nothing in her quest for vengeance—a tour-de-force role made famous by opera’s ultimate diva, Maria Callas.
VIDEO: Idina Menzel Talks Returning to See WICKED on Broadway on THE VIEW
by Michael Major - September 28, 2022
Idina Menzel stopped by The View this morning with her sister, Cara Mentzel, to discuss their new children's book, Loud Mouse. During the interview, Menzel discussed her recent induction as a Disney Legend, her new film with Adam Sandler, and described her recent visit back to see Wicked on Broadway. Watch the new video interview now!

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