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Photos: The Cast of KIMBERLY AKIMBO Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - September 23, 2022
Kimberly Akimbo will begin previews on Broadway on October 12th and officially opens November 10th.  Check out photos of the cast meeting the press!
Wake Up With BWW 9/23: Brian d'Arcy James and Andy Karl Return to INTO THE WOODS, and More!
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2022
Top stories include new casting for Into The Woods, with Brian d'Arcy James returning as The Baker and Andy Karl joining the cast as Rapunzel's Prince. Plus, check out rehearsal photos and meet the cast of the National Tour of Aladdin, and more!
Martin Short & Shania Twain in Final Talks to Join ABC's BEAUTY & THE BEAST Special
by Michael Major - September 22, 2022
Martin Short and Shania Twain may be joining ABC's upcoming Beauty and the Beast special. They are in talks for Short to play Lumière and for Twain to play Mrs. Potts. They would join previously announced H.E.R. in the role of Belle, David Alan Grier as Cogsworth, Joshua Henry as Gaston, Josh Groban as the Beast, and Rita Moreno as the Narrator.
Listen: THE RANDY RAINBOW PODCAST Launches With Guest Sean Hayes
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2022
From the minds of Emmy Award winners Sean Hayes and Todd Milliner, Hazy Mills Productions, on the heels of their hit podcast HypochondriActor, have announced their upcoming slate of shows that will begin to roll out starting this month with The Randy Rainbow Podcast. Listen to the first episode featuring Sean Hayes here!
VIDEO: Adrianna Hicks Performs 'A Darker Shade Of Blue' From SOME LIKE IT HOT
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2022
Watch Adrianna Hicks perform 'A Darker Shade Of Blue' from Broadway's highly anticipated new musical comedy, Some Like It Hot here! The company will be led by Tony Award winner Christian Borle as Joe, J. Harrison Ghee as Jerry, Adrianna Hicks as Sugar, Kevin Del Aguila as Osgood and more.
Exclusive Video: First Look At Sally Struthers, A.J. Holmes & More in YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at La Mirada Theatre
by Alan Henry - September 22, 2022
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment are presenting the monstrously hilarious first show of their 2022-2023 season, the Southern California premiere of the newly-revised, London version of Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein. Get an exclusive first look at the company in action!
Brian d'Arcy James Will Return to INTO THE WOODS; Andy Karl Joins Cast as Rapunzel's Prince
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2022
The cast of New York City Center Encores! production of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s revival of Into the Woods at the St. James Theatre has been announced through November 20. Into the Woods has now extended for the final time, by popular demand, through January 8, 2023. 
Sarah Brightman to Be Honored With Hollywood Walk of Fame Star with Kristin Chenoweth & Emilie Kouatchou as Speakers
by Michael Major - September 22, 2022
Brightman will be receiving the star, located at 6243 Hollywood Boulevard in front of The Pantages Theatre, in the Live Theatre/Live Performance category. The ceremony will be EMCEE’d by Lupita Sanchez Cornejo, Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, with Kristin Chenoweth, Emilie Kouatchou and Anthony Van Laast as special guest speakers.
Shop Our Fall Sale Items on BroadwayWorld's Theatre Shop - COME FROM AWAY, HADESTOWN, WICKED & More
by Team BWW - September 22, 2022
Shop official merchandise from Come From Away, Anastasia, Hadestown, and more in the BroadwayWorld Theatre Shop. Shop our Fall sale for 15% off our most-loved items featuring our Come From Away Blue Leaf Pin, the Wicked Lapel Pin, the To Kill A Mockingbird Navy All Rise Tee, the Anastasia Custom Music Box and more!
BEETLEJUICE, SIX, 1776 & More to Participate in 2022-23 TDF Veterans Theatregoing Program
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2022
TDF is launching the 2022-23 season of their TDF Veterans Theatregoing Program. Program participants will see 1776 on Saturday, October 1 at 2 p.m., SIX on Wednesday, October 5 at 7 p.m., Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Tuesday, October 11 at 7 p.m., Cost of Living on Wednesday, October 19 at 7 p.m., and more.
Photos: First Look at Wilson Jermaine Heredia & More in the World Premiere of HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2022
The new musical, How to Dance in Ohio, inspired by Alexandra Shiva’s Peabody Award-winning documentary of the same name, is the 2022/2023 season opener at Syracuse Stage and is now in performances through Oct. 9, 2022. Get a first look at photos here!
Jeremy Jordan and Age of Madness Will Make Concert Debut at Sony Hall
by Team BWW - September 22, 2022
Jeremy Jordan and Age of Madness are coming to Sony Hall!  The new band will make their concert debut on Sunday, September 25 (7pm) with special guest OXFLOYD.
Jeremy Jordan, Patti Murin & More to Star in New Hallmark Christmas Movies
by Michael Major - September 22, 2022
The lineup of Hallmark's annual 'Countdown to Christmas' and 'Miracles of Christmas' events, which will feature 40 new titles, has been revealed. New holiday movies will star Jeremy Jordan, Beth Leavel, Patti Murin, Derek Klena, Ginna Claire Mason, and the Radio City Rockettes.
VIDEO: Idina Menzel Talks A BroaderWay Foundation on Lifetime & Variety's POWER OF WOMEN Special
by Michael Major - September 22, 2022
Idina Menzel and A BroaderWay Foundation will be featured alongside Halle Berry (Jenesse Center), Misty Copeland (Misty Copeland Foundation), Laverne Cox (New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project), Katy Perry (Firework Foundation), and more. Watch a video clip of Menzel in the special ahead of the premiere!
Concord Theatricals Launches Nationwide FOOTLOOSE Licensing Competition for Schools in Low-Income Communities
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2022
Concord Theatricals is launching Kick Off Your Sunday Shoes: The Footloose Competition, which will award ten schools in low-income communities with a complimentary license package to perform Footloose in honor of the stage musical’s upcoming 25th Broadway anniversary.
Photos: See All New Images of STRANGER SINGS THE PARODY MUSICAL Opening Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2022
The portal to the Upside Down has reopened again – the award-winning, hit Off-Broadway show Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical will celebrate its Opening Night tonight, transporting Playhouse 46 at St. Luke’s into immersive and in-the-round satirized versions of Hawkins, Indiana, and the Upside Down. See all new production photos here!
Photos: Meet the Cast of the ALADDIN National Tour
by Jennifer Broski - September 22, 2022
Agrabah is coming to a city near you! The North American tour of the Disney hit will launch in Schenectady, NY at Proctors, playing October 11-23, 2022. The company just met the press and we are taking y ou inside the rehearsal room below!
VIDEO: HAMILTON's Jennie Harney-Fleming is On the Rise!
by Candace Cordelia - September 22, 2022
Jennie Harney-Fleming recently assumed the role of Angelica Schuyler on Broadway and she is telling us all about the new gig, how she juggles being a mom with being onstage and so much more! Watch the full video interview.
Photos: In Rehearsals for the National Tour of ALADDIN
by Team BWW - September 22, 2022
Aladdin is about to take a magic carpet ride across the country! The North American tour of the Disney hit will launch in Schenectady, NY at Proctors, playing October 11-23, 2022. Check out photos from inside the rehearsal room with the company.
Create Interactive Show Programs for Your School's Fall Show With Stage Mag
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2022
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Photos: Douglas McGrath and John Lithgow in Rehearsal For EVERYTHING'S FINE
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2022
Everything's Fine, a world premiere autobiographical one-man play written and performed by Academy Award-nominated writer, actor, and director Douglas McGrath, and directed by two-time Tony Award and six-time Emmy Award winner John Lithgow, begins previews next week, Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at the DR2 Theatre. Check out photos here!
VIDEO: Jonathan Bailey Sings THE LAST FIVE YEARS, COMPANY & More
by Team BWW - September 22, 2022
Olivier Award winner and Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey will play Fiyero in Jon M. Chu's upcoming film adaption of Wicked. He joins the previously announced Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba in the two-part film adaption of the hit Broadway musical. Check out just a few video highlights of Bailey onstage!
VIDEO: Jonathan Groff Stars in M. Night Shyamalan's KNOCK AT THE CABIN Trailer
by Michael Major - September 22, 2022
Watch the trailer for KNOCK AT THE CABIN, starring Tony nominee Jonathan Groff (Hamilton, Spring Awakening). The new film from M. Night Shyamalan also stars Ben Aldridge (Pennyworth, Fleabag), BAFTA nominee Nikki Amuka-Bird (Persuasion, Old), newcomer Kristen Cui, and more. Watch the new video trailer now!
Now Hiring: Production Manager, Head Audio, and More - BroadwayWorld Classifieds
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2022
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 9/22/2022 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
Photos: THIS BEAUTIFUL FUTURE Opens Off-Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - September 22, 2022
Written by Rita Kalnejais and directed by Jack Serio, This Beautiful Future is a story of young love set during World War II. This Beautiful Future will now play Cherry Lane Theatre for six weeks only, through October 30, 2022. The production officially opened last night. Check out photos from the opening night celebration!

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