Astrid Van Wieren

Review: FREAK THE MIGHTY at The Seattle Rep
by Jay Irwin - Aug 6, 2026

Dear Readers, shows about overcoming adversity are not a new thing. It’s pretty much a staple of many storylines. But what has been coming up more and more are the shows about overcoming a physical adversity. Of course there’s one of my favorites, “Hairspray” dealing with racism and body positivity. There’s the recent “How to Dance in Ohio” about autistic teens at a school dance. And then there’s “Kimberly Akimbo” with the teen girl who ages so fast she looks like she’s in her 60’s. And what all these physical malady shows have in common is they strive to push those emotional buttons of ours. And now along comes “Freak the Mighty” at the Seattle Rep, in conjunction with Cleveland Play House. A new World Premiere musical that gleefully pushes those buttons to wonderful effect. And while those buttons are pushed eliciting many a sniffle or tear in the audience, the show could use some tightening up to become truly mighty.

TAPA Reveals 2026 Dora Mavor Moore Award Nominations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2026

The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) today revealed all nominations for the 46th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards. This year’s Doras celebrate 221 nominations across 44 gender-inclusive award categories.

Gina Naomi Baez, Becca Suskauer and More to Star in GOD, SEX, AND MUSICAL THEATER Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2026

God, Sex, and Musical Theater, a new musical with book and lyrics by Tony-nominated director Kristin Hanggi, will hold an industry reading at Royal Family Performing Arts Space in New York City.

Bad Hats Theatre’s NARNIA Extends Run At Crow’s Theatre And Soulpepper Due To Audience Demand
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2025

Bad Hats Theatre’s NARNIA will extend its run at Crow’s Theatre in association with Soulpepper Theatre. The adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ story features an actor-musician ensemble and a new score. The production continues as the centrepiece of Soulpepper’s holiday offerings.

KARAOKE WITH BROADWAY STARS Comes To Baby Grand LES On Mondays
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2025

A new weekly event series is bringing Broadway's biggest voices from the stage to the karaoke bar. Karaoke with Broadway Stars is a free Monday night event where audiences can belt their favorite hits alongside real Broadway performers in an intimate, high-energy setting.

Cast Set For Third Season of COME FROM AWAY in Gander
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025

The cast, band, and creative team have been announced for the third season of Come From Away, directed by Jillian Keiley. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

PHOTOS: Noche de estreno VIP de COME FROM AWAY en el Marquina de Madrid
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Sep 19, 2024

La producción de The Stage Company con Carla Calabrese como directora tuvo anoche su estreno oficial.

POTUS OR BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE Takes the Stage at Segal Centre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 26, 2024

The Segal Centre for Performing Arts will present the Canadian Premiere of POTUS Or Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, an outrageous comedy by Selina Fillinger and directed by Segal Centre Artistic and Executive Director Lisa Rubin. The production will take center stage at the Sylvan Adams Theatre from May 12 to June 2, 2024.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 15, 2024
by - Mar 15, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 15, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Original Cast Members Petrina Bromley and Astrid Van Wieren Join COME FROM AWAY in Gander
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2024

The full cast, band and creative team have been revealed for director Jillian Keiley’s second season of Irene Sankoff and David Hein’s Come From Away, set to run June 28, 2024 - September 1, 2024, at the Joseph R Smallwood Arts & Culture Centre in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Presents AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY March 19th - April 7th
by James Lindhorst - Mar 1, 2024

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis closes its current season with a production of Tray Letts’ tragicomedy AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY. Performances begin on March 19th and the show runs through April 7th on the main stage in the Loretto-Hilton Center. AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY is a winner of 5 Tony Awards, including Best Play, and the winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The dark comedy examines the dysfunctional dynamics of the Weston Family when they return home for a funeral. Broadway World had the opportunity to sit down with Director Amelia Acosta Powell and Broadway’s Astrid Van Wieren who plays Mattie Faye Aiken to talk about The Rep’s upcoming production. 

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Comes to The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2024

Finishing out The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis’ 2023/24 Season is the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning powerhouse drama, August: Osage County by acclaimed contemporary playwright Tracy Letts.

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Heads To Conclude The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Mainstage Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2024

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis has announced that it will complete its 2023/24 season with its final production, Pulitzer Prize and Tony winner August: Osage County, after Phase I of its multi-year “Rally for The Rep” campaign met expectations.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Toronto Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards December 5th Standings
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Nov 27, 2023

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Nov 20, 2023

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Sharon Wheatley's DRIVE to Have Industry Reading This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2023

Get the latest updates on the upcoming industry reading of Sharon Wheatley's DRIVE scheduled for this month. Find out the date and location for this highly anticipated event in the entertainment industry.

Christopher Sieber, Santino Fontana, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 9, 2023

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. Check out the full lineup here!

Video: First Look at Rob Kempson in THE WAY BACK TO THURSDAY at 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2023

Astrid Van Wieren (Tony Award® winning musical Come From Away) and Kempson will star in the New York premiere of the new musical The Way Back to Thursday on September 12, 2023 at 9:30PM, at 54 Below (254 West 54th Street). Check out a promo video here!