Ben West

Video: Michael McElroy Tours SYNCOPATED STAGES at the Library for the Performing Arts
by Joey Mervis - Nov 29, 2025

Now on display at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts is an exhibition highlighting the history of Black musical theater- Syncopated Stages: Black Disruptions to the Great White Way. Watch in this video as Curatorial Advisory Michael McElroy gives us a tour and some insight into how the exhibition came to be!

TRU to Present 'Is The Broadway Musical Doomed? Yet Again?'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025

A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is celebrating its fifth year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings with Is the Broadway Musical Doomed? Yet Again?.

TRU to Present 'East Meets West: Cultural Differences And Common Ground'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025

A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited is celebrating its fifth year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings with East Meets West: Cultural Differences and Common Ground.

New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Will Explore Black Theater History in New Exhibition
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 8, 2025

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, located at Lincoln Center, has just announced a new exhibition highlighting the history of Black musical theater. The exhibition, Syncopated Stages: Black Disruptions to the Great White Way celebrates the rich history and enduring impact of Black artists in musical theater through hundreds of items from the Library’s Billy Rose Theatre Division archives.

Costumes From THE WIZ and More to be Featured in NYPL History of Black Musical Theater Exhibition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2025

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts will present a new exhibition highlighting the history of Black musical theater. Learn more about the exhibition here!

BroadwayCon 2025 Unveils Additional Programming & Moves to Marriott Marquis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025

BroadwayCon has revealed a change of venue and additional programming for the 2025 event, taking place next week from February 7-9. Learn more about the upcoming events!

Laci Kaye Booth Joining Parker McCollum's 2025 Arena Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2024

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Laci Kaye Booth will join Parker McCollum on his “What Kinda Man” arena tour next year. The tour kicks off in January and includes stops at Athens’ Akins Ford Arena, Portland, ME’s Cross Insurance Arena, Amherst’s Mullins Center, Lincoln’s Pinnacle Bank Arena and more.

Video: PET NEEDS Release 'The Age That You Were' Video
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 2, 2024

Continuing their hot streak into the summer of 2024, PET NEEDS are back with the scorching ‘The Age That You Were’ single, ahead of a string of sizable festival shows this Summer. The band have also just confirmed a European and UK tour supporting Laura Jane Grace. Watch the music video for the new single now!

Laci Kaye Booth Releases Full-Length Debut 'The Loneliest Girl In The World'
by Josh Sharpe - May 17, 2024

Artist-to-watch Laci Kaye Booth’s anticipated full-length debut album, The Loneliest Girl In The World, is out now. In conjunction with the release, the official music video for album track, “I Let Him Love Me,” has also debuted.The Loneliest Girl In The World strikes a rare balance between raw emotional realism and bittersweet romanticism. Listen to the album now!

24 Theater Books for Your Spring 2024 Reading List
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 23, 2024

Need a great book to spring into the new season? This spring, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 24 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's spring reading list.

Ben West's THE AMERICAN MUSICAL: EVOLUTION OF AN ART FORM Sets April Release
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2024

Routledge, an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, will release the new book from musical theater artist and historian Ben West, The American Musical: Evolution of an Art Form, on April 1, 2024.

Museum of Broadway Extends SIX: THE ROYAL GALLERY Exhibit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024

The Museum of Broadway's newest special exhibit celebrating Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss’s Tony Award®-winning hit Broadway musical, SIX, has been extended and will be on-view through April 28th.

Special Exhibit SIX: THE ROYAL GALLERY to Open at The Museum of Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2023

The Museum of Broadway will present its newest special exhibit celebrating Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss’s Tony Award®-winning global smash hit Broadway musical, SIX.

Museum of Broadway Adds Costumes from Lea Michele & Ben Platt; New Exclusive Artifacts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2023

Guests visiting the Museum of Broadway can view new artifacts including the “Don’t Rain On My Parade” costume worn by Lea Michele in Funny Girl and a suit worn by Ben Platt in the 2023 Tony Award-winning Best Revival of a Musical Parade.

Dramatists Guild Copyright Management Unveils Complete Programming for 2023 Estate Planning Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2023

DG Copyright Management, Inc. has revealed the complete schedule for their week-long programming in honor of National Estate Planning Awareness Week.

The Museum of Broadway Extends Special Exhibit Celebrating CHICAGO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 7, 2023

ALL THAT JAZZ: The Legacy of CHICAGO the Musical, has been extended through October 30 at Museum of Broadway. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Interview: Museum of Broadway Co-Founders Julie Boardman & Diane Nicoletti Are Making History
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2023

Read BroadwayWorld's interview with the co-founders of the Museum of Broadway Julie Boardman and Diane Nicoletti!

Museum of Broadway to Offer Educational Workshops and Resources for School Groups
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2023

The Museum of Broadway will begin offering onsite educational workshops and resources for school group visitors.

Museum of Broadway to Present 'Early Black Authors of the American Musical' Conversation with Ben West
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2023

On February 22nd, the Museum of Broadway will be presenting a free lecture from Resident Historian and Timeline Walls Curator Ben West, titled “Early Black Authors of the American Musical.”

Museum of Broadway Announces Student and Senior Pricing
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2022

The Museum of Broadway has announced new special pricing for student and senior visitors. The Museum, located in the heart of Times Square at 145 W 45th St, is the first-ever permanent museum dedicated to the storied history and legendary artistry of Broadway musicals, plays, and theatres.