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Broadway Jukebox: Showtunes for the 4th of July by Team BWW
- July 02, 2022 This July 4th, enjoy songs from shows like: Hamilton, Allegiance, 1776, Ragtime, Hello, Dolly!, Assassins, Rent, Holiday Inn, Songs for a New World, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, The Music Man, West Side Story, Rags, George M, Giant, Anyone Can Whistle, American Idiot, In the Heights, Hair, Working, and many more!
Broadway Streaming Guide: July 2022 - Where to Watch HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE SERIES & More New Releases! by Michael Major
- July 02, 2022 From the new season of High School Musical: the Series to some Broadway favorites, such as Neil Patrick Harris, Lea Salonga, and Derek Klena, starring in new streaming shows, check out what's coming to streaming services this month! Look below to see what movies, television, music, and concerts you should tune into this July!
THE SONGS OF DOROTHY DANDRIDGE! THE MUSICAL Announced At Zankel Hall At Carnegie Hall by BWW News Desk
- July 01, 2022 Producers Richard Bell, N'Kenge, Park Row Equity Partners, Tegan Summer, Sam Williams, Michael Loeb and Derow Enterprises, in association with Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts, announce the presentation of “The Songs of Dorothy Dandridge! The Musical,” selections from the upcoming production of Dorothy Dandridge! The Musical, with book and lyrics by Trey Ellis and music and lyrics by Shelton L. Becton, directed by Tamara Tunie at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall.
VIDEO: Alex Newell, Nina West & More Perform on Disney's SAY IT WITH PRIDE Special by Michael Major
- July 01, 2022 Disney+ has premiered “Say It With Pride: Disney+ Celebrates Pride 365.” The variety special features Alex Newell performing 'We're All in This Together' from High School Musical, Alan Menken and Nina West performing 'Sheridan Square,' and Angelica Ross and the Trans Chorus of Los Angeles performing 'A Million Dreams.'
Photos: Inside Opening Night of RICHARD III in the Park by Jennifer Broski
- July 01, 2022 The Public Theater just celebrated opening night of Free Shakespeare in the Park production of RICHARD III at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park. BroadwayWorld was there for the big day and we have photos from the red carpet arrivals!
Exclusive: Billy Porter Uncovers Family History on WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? by Michael Major
- July 01, 2022 Billy Porter enlists the help of a family historian and genealogist to learn the truth behind the murder of his great-grandfather. Billy’s research takes him through conflicting accounts of what happened, before he discovers a local African-American newspaper that reveals the shocking truth of his grandfather’s death and the uproar that followed.
Bill Banning Hidden Ticket Fees to Live Events Signed Into Law by NY Governor Kathy Hochul by BWW News Desk
- July 01, 2022 New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation (S.9461/A.10500) targeting unfair, anti-consumer ticketing practices in the live event industry. The bill will increase transparency for consumers purchasing tickets to live events by banning hidden fees.
Broadway Podcast Network Announces Broadway Gives Back New Summer Episodes by Team BWW
- July 01, 2022 The Broadway Podcast Network will launch a new summer series of Broadway Gives Back hosted by Jan Svendsen. New episodes available now feature Hugh Jackman, Jonathan Groff, Broadway power couple Sergio Trujillo and Jack Noseworthy, TDF's Victoria Bailey, and producer Dori Berinstein with director Sammi Cannold.
Alice Ripley and Adam Pascal Led NEXT TO NORMAL Begins Performances Tonight in Barcelona by BWW Staff
- July 01, 2022 The new, live, 60-minute immersive adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical Next To Normal, starring Alice Ripley, who reprises her Tony Award winning performance, begins tonight at the Festival Grec de Barcelona, ahead of an Opening Night set for Wednesday, July 6.
July 4th Viewing Guide: Lin-Manuel Miranda, MOULIN ROUGE! & More by Michael Major
- July 01, 2022 BroadwayWorld brings you a guide to this year's Fourth of July television specials, featuring performances by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Joaquina Kalukango, Heath Headley, and Chita Rivera honoring West Side Story! Plus, the casts of Moulin Rouge! the Musical and Freestyle Love Supreme are also slated to perform.
VIDEO: Ariana DeBose Talks Human Rights, the Oscars, and More on THE TONIGHT SHOW by BWW News Desk
- July 01, 2022 Ariana DeBose appeared on The Tonight Show last night, where she talked about the moving speech she delivered at the Oscars, what people can do to protect human rights in the United States and joining the cast of Westworld.
Wake Up With BWW 7/1: First Look at 13 THE MUSICAL, BROADWAY BARKS Lineup, and More! by BWW News Desk
- July 01, 2022 Today's top stories include a first look at the cast of the upcoming film adaptation of 13 the Musical, featuring Debra Messing and more! Plus, the Broadway cast of Into The Woods takes their first bows, Broadway Barks lineup announced, and more!
Video: Halle Bailey Wraps Filming On THE COLOR PURPLE Movie with A Gift From Oprah! by BWW News Desk
- June 30, 2022 The Color Purple musical movie is currently currently being filmed in Georgia and this week, young star, Halle Bailey, wrapped her portion of filming, celebrating with a sweet gift from producer, Oprah Winfrey. Watch the video!
Contest: Enter To Win Two Tickets To KINKY BOOTS at the Hollywood Bowl! by BWW News Desk
- June 30, 2022 With original songs by Cyndi Lauper, a book by Harvey Fierstein, and an all-star cast, Kinky Boots is the huge-hearted story of two people with nothing in common—or so they think.
THE SECRET GARDEN, SMART PEOPLE & More - Check Out This Week's Top Stage Mags by Team BWW
- June 30, 2022 Each week, we'll be highlighting the top virtual show programs from BroadwayWorld's Stage Mag! Want to create a Stage Mag for you own show? To get started on your own program, visit https://stagemag.broadwayworld.com.
Review Roundup: HAMLET at Park Avenue Armory; What Did the Critics Think? by BWW News Desk
- June 30, 2022 Hamlet, now open at Park Avenue Armory, is directed and interpreted by Robert Icke, and features Alex Lawther (The Imitation Game, The Last Duel, The French Dispatch, Black Mirror) as the brooding protagonist. Read all of the reviews for Hamlet here.
Photos: Go Inside Broadway Bares: XXX by Team BWW
- June 30, 2022 The 30th anniversary of Broadway Bares filled New York City's Hammerstein Ballroom with 'community, unity and nudity' as the venerable modern-day burlesque spectacular wrapped up Pride Sunday with a raucous return to in-person performances after a pandemic-induced three-year hiatus. Check out photos from inside the big event.
Up on the Marquee: THE KITE RUNNER by Jennifer Broski
- June 30, 2022 The Kite Runner will soon arrive on Broadway direct from its run in London's West End. Check out new images of the Broadway marquee at the Hayes Theatre.