The Drama League Holds Open House to Kick-Off Season
by James Blinken - September 19, 2022
The Drama League Theater Center threw open its doors for a 'Welcome Back Celebration.' It was a welcome back to the Drama League's in-person programming, theater, and live events in the world's greatest city. The invite-only guests included the Drama League Members, staff, Board, and Directors Project alumni. Dozens of guests gathered at the Stewart F. Lane and Bonnie Comley Studio Lab to toast the new theater season and tour the Drama League Center's Tribecca offices.
by James Blinken - September 19, 2022
The Drama League Theater Center threw open its doors for a 'Welcome Back Celebration.' It was a welcome back to the Drama League's in-person programming, theater, and live events in the world's greatest city. The invite-only guests included the Drama League Members, staff, Board, and Directors Project alumni. Dozens of guests gathered at the Stewart F. Lane and Bonnie Comley Studio Lab to toast the new theater season and tour the Drama League Center's Tribecca offices.
Broadway Veteran Marva Hicks Passes Away
by Team BWW - September 19, 2022
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the death of Broadway veteran Marva Hicks, who passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022. Read our complete obituary here.
by Team BWW - September 19, 2022
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the death of Broadway veteran Marva Hicks, who passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022. Read our complete obituary here.
What Is Papering and How Does it Fill Seats on Broadway?
by Cara Joy David - September 19, 2022
In all of Broadway’s efforts to promote accessible tickets, there is little talk of “papering.” There is good reason for this – if people capable of buying full-price tickets know that others are going to see a show for free, they won’t want to pay full price for that same show. What is papering and how does it work? We've got the scoop!
by Cara Joy David - September 19, 2022
In all of Broadway’s efforts to promote accessible tickets, there is little talk of “papering.” There is good reason for this – if people capable of buying full-price tickets know that others are going to see a show for free, they won’t want to pay full price for that same show. What is papering and how does it work? We've got the scoop!
Broadway Buying Guide: September 19, 2022
by Team BWW - September 19, 2022
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, September 13, 2022.
by Team BWW - September 19, 2022
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, September 13, 2022.
Iconic Broadway Gift Shop One Shubert Alley Will Close This Fall
by Team BWW - September 19, 2022
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the closing of a Broadway institution- One Shubert Alley. The iconic Broadway gift shop, which is situated in Shubert Alley, will close its doors for good on October 2, 2022.
by Team BWW - September 19, 2022
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the closing of a Broadway institution- One Shubert Alley. The iconic Broadway gift shop, which is situated in Shubert Alley, will close its doors for good on October 2, 2022.
Interview: How Monica Wyche, Star of Apple TV+'s FIVE DAYS AT MEMORIAL, Found Success After 40
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 19, 2022
Once a high school drama teacher in South Carolina, Monica Wyche moved to New York after turning 40 to pursue acting professionally. She is currently starring on screen in Apple TV+s Five Days at Memorial alongside Vera Farmiga and Cherry Jones, and on stage in Gino Diiorio's SCAB at Premiere Stages. Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Wyche here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 19, 2022
Once a high school drama teacher in South Carolina, Monica Wyche moved to New York after turning 40 to pursue acting professionally. She is currently starring on screen in Apple TV+s Five Days at Memorial alongside Vera Farmiga and Cherry Jones, and on stage in Gino Diiorio's SCAB at Premiere Stages. Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Wyche here!
Cameron Mackintosh Says THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA 'Will Come Back at Some Point'
by Team BWW - September 19, 2022
Broadway's longest-running show ever, The Phantom of the Opera, will take its final Broadway bow at the Majestic Theatre on February 18, 2023, soon after celebrating its 35th anniversary. The beloved show might not be gone forever, however. Producer Cameron Mackintosh said: 'I'm sure 'Phantom' will come back at some point. After I took 'Les Miz' off, it came back twice!'
by Team BWW - September 19, 2022
Broadway's longest-running show ever, The Phantom of the Opera, will take its final Broadway bow at the Majestic Theatre on February 18, 2023, soon after celebrating its 35th anniversary. The beloved show might not be gone forever, however. Producer Cameron Mackintosh said: 'I'm sure 'Phantom' will come back at some point. After I took 'Les Miz' off, it came back twice!'
Complete Cast Announced For Non-Equity Tour of CHICAGO
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2022
The 25th anniversary non-equity tour of Chicago will launch next month, with complete casting now confirmed.
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2022
The 25th anniversary non-equity tour of Chicago will launch next month, with complete casting now confirmed.
VIDEO: Original LEGALLY BLONDE Cast Members Reunite and Re-Enact 'Legally Blonde Remix'
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2022
The original cast of Legally Blonde had a reunion this weekend, which included Laura Bell Bundy, Andy Karl, Orfeh, and many more, as well as the show's director Jerry Mitchell. Check out the video here!
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2022
The original cast of Legally Blonde had a reunion this weekend, which included Laura Bell Bundy, Andy Karl, Orfeh, and many more, as well as the show's director Jerry Mitchell. Check out the video here!
Photos: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Takes its Final Bows on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - September 19, 2022
Dear Evan Hansen, the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning musical, played its final Broadway performance on September 18, 2022. Check out photos of the cast taking their final Broadway bows!
by Bruce Glikas - September 19, 2022
Dear Evan Hansen, the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning musical, played its final Broadway performance on September 18, 2022. Check out photos of the cast taking their final Broadway bows!
Photos: The Cast of DEATH OF A SALESMAN Takes Their Bows at First Preview
by Bruce Glikas - September 19, 2022
Previews began on September 17, for the 17-week engagement of Death of a Salesman. The opening night performance is scheduled for Sunday, October 9 at the Hudson Theatre. Check out photos from the show's first preview curtain call!
by Bruce Glikas - September 19, 2022
Previews began on September 17, for the 17-week engagement of Death of a Salesman. The opening night performance is scheduled for Sunday, October 9 at the Hudson Theatre. Check out photos from the show's first preview curtain call!
Sean Hayes Will Lead GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR on Broadway in Spring 2023
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2022
Sean Hayes will return to Broadway this spring starring in Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Doug Wright’s new play, Good Night, Oscar, directed by Lisa Peterson, at the Belasco Theatre. In Good Night, Oscar, Sean Hayes plays Oscar Levant: Hollywood actor, concert pianist, and the most subversive wit ever to appear on television during its Golden Age.
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2022
Sean Hayes will return to Broadway this spring starring in Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Doug Wright’s new play, Good Night, Oscar, directed by Lisa Peterson, at the Belasco Theatre. In Good Night, Oscar, Sean Hayes plays Oscar Levant: Hollywood actor, concert pianist, and the most subversive wit ever to appear on television during its Golden Age.
VIDEO: Lea Michele Lip Syncs From FUNNY GIRL and More in New TikTok Videos
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2022
Broadway's newest Fanny Brice, Lea Michele, is now on TikTok! The Funny Girl star took to the social media platform to lip sync a bit from the show, and more. Watch her first two videos here!
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2022
Broadway's newest Fanny Brice, Lea Michele, is now on TikTok! The Funny Girl star took to the social media platform to lip sync a bit from the show, and more. Watch her first two videos here!
Listen: Five Authors Discuss Their Books on LITTLE KNOWN FACTS
by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - September 19, 2022
Little Known Facts is a weekly podcast hosted by stage and film actress Ilana Levine. Ilana hosted a live event at Bryant Park in New York City in the summer of 2022 with five authors who just published their debut novels. Listen to the authors discuss their books in the episode here!
by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - September 19, 2022
Little Known Facts is a weekly podcast hosted by stage and film actress Ilana Levine. Ilana hosted a live event at Bryant Park in New York City in the summer of 2022 with five authors who just published their debut novels. Listen to the authors discuss their books in the episode here!
Meet the Cast of THE PIANO LESSON, Beginning Previews Tonight!
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2022
The first Broadway revival of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson begins previews tonight, September 19, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre for its 17-week engagement. Meet the cast bringing this play back to Broadway!
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2022
The first Broadway revival of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson begins previews tonight, September 19, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre for its 17-week engagement. Meet the cast bringing this play back to Broadway!
Interview: Renée Fleming Discusses Bringing Opera to IMAX in CITIES THAT SING: PARIS Film
by Michael Major - September 18, 2022
This groundbreaking cinematic event features a performance by Fleming at the historic Théâtre du Châtelet, where she is joined on stage by world-renowned tenor Piotr Beczala and featured performers Axelle Fanyo and Alexandre Duhamel as they perform opera selections with connections to Paris.
by Michael Major - September 18, 2022
This groundbreaking cinematic event features a performance by Fleming at the historic Théâtre du Châtelet, where she is joined on stage by world-renowned tenor Piotr Beczala and featured performers Axelle Fanyo and Alexandre Duhamel as they perform opera selections with connections to Paris.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Plays Final Broadway Performance
by Team BWW - September 18, 2022
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Dear Evan Hansen, the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning musical, will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, September 18, 2022, almost six years after it opened at the Music Box Theatre.
by Team BWW - September 18, 2022
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Dear Evan Hansen, the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning musical, will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, September 18, 2022, almost six years after it opened at the Music Box Theatre.
VLOG: Go INTO THE WOODS With Kennedy Kanagawa & Miky White in Episode 1 Of New Series
by Alan Henry - September 17, 2022
This week on the first of three episodes (one for each midnight), Kanagawa takes us behind the scenes, asks his cast members for some character insights, shows us some pranks, and gives us the inside scoop on dollar Friday.
by Alan Henry - September 17, 2022
This week on the first of three episodes (one for each midnight), Kanagawa takes us behind the scenes, asks his cast members for some character insights, shows us some pranks, and gives us the inside scoop on dollar Friday.
Broadway Jukebox: Broadway's Best Act 2 Openers
by Team BWW - September 17, 2022
Enjoy songs from musicals like Sweeney Todd, Ragtime, Beetlejuice, Next to Normal, Gypsy, The Music Man, Side Show, Beauty and the Beast, Rent,The Phantom of the Opera, Songs for a New World, Les Miserables, Merrily We Roll Along, Hamilton, Pippin, Sunday in the Park with George, and many more!
by Team BWW - September 17, 2022
Enjoy songs from musicals like Sweeney Todd, Ragtime, Beetlejuice, Next to Normal, Gypsy, The Music Man, Side Show, Beauty and the Beast, Rent,The Phantom of the Opera, Songs for a New World, Les Miserables, Merrily We Roll Along, Hamilton, Pippin, Sunday in the Park with George, and many more!
The Argyle Theatre's Helen Krushinski Takes Over Our Instagram Today!
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2022
The Argyle Theatre is presenting An American in Paris! One of its stars, Helen Krushinski, will take you behind the scenes. Stop by our Instagram all day as Helen takes the social media reigns for an exclusive look backstage.
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2022
The Argyle Theatre is presenting An American in Paris! One of its stars, Helen Krushinski, will take you behind the scenes. Stop by our Instagram all day as Helen takes the social media reigns for an exclusive look backstage.
Meet the Cast of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, Beginning Previews Tonight!
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2022
Previews begin, September 17, for the 17-week engagement of Death of a Salesman. Meet the cast bringing this iconic play to life!
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2022
Previews begin, September 17, for the 17-week engagement of Death of a Salesman. Meet the cast bringing this iconic play to life!
VIDEO: Watch Cynthia Erivo Perform 'When You Wish Upon A Star' in PINOCCHIO
by Michael Major - September 16, 2022
Disney+ has shared a clip of Cynthia Erivo performing 'When You Wish Upon a Star' in the new live action film adaption of Pinocchio. The new film also features Tom Hanks, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Keegan-Michael Key, and more. Watch the new video clip and listen to the complete track on the film's soundtrack now!
by Michael Major - September 16, 2022
Disney+ has shared a clip of Cynthia Erivo performing 'When You Wish Upon a Star' in the new live action film adaption of Pinocchio. The new film also features Tom Hanks, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Keegan-Michael Key, and more. Watch the new video clip and listen to the complete track on the film's soundtrack now!
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, the Longest-Running Broadway Show of All-Time, Sets Closing Date
by Team BWW - September 16, 2022
All good things must come to an end, and after a record-breaking 35 years on Broadway, so must The Phantom of the Opera. BroadwayWorld has just learned that Broadway's longest running show ever, The Phantom of the Opera, will take its final Broadway bow in February 2023.
by Team BWW - September 16, 2022
All good things must come to an end, and after a record-breaking 35 years on Broadway, so must The Phantom of the Opera. BroadwayWorld has just learned that Broadway's longest running show ever, The Phantom of the Opera, will take its final Broadway bow in February 2023.
Photos: First Look at Hunter Foster, Megan Reinking & More in THE GRISWOLDS' BROADWAY VACATION
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2022
The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation is now in previews, with opening night on September 22, 2022. Performances play through October 2, 2022. The production stars Hunter Foster as Clark Griswold, Megan Reinking as Ellen Griswold, and more! Get a first look at photos here!
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2022
The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation is now in previews, with opening night on September 22, 2022. Performances play through October 2, 2022. The production stars Hunter Foster as Clark Griswold, Megan Reinking as Ellen Griswold, and more! Get a first look at photos here!
Interview: Andy Fickman Talks HEATHERS THE MUSICAL's Journey to Roku
by Michael Major - September 16, 2022
Eight years after its original Off-Broadway run, Heathers the Musical has made its way to The Roku Channel. BroadwayWorld caught up with Heathers director Andy Fickman to discuss the musical's journey, how it has grown since its Off-Broadway run, the musical's cult following, and where the show might be headed next.
by Michael Major - September 16, 2022
Eight years after its original Off-Broadway run, Heathers the Musical has made its way to The Roku Channel. BroadwayWorld caught up with Heathers director Andy Fickman to discuss the musical's journey, how it has grown since its Off-Broadway run, the musical's cult following, and where the show might be headed next.
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