Bryson Battle

Where Are All Of the New Musicals This Season?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 2, 2025

Only two new musicals are opening on Broadway in the first half of the 2025-2026 season: The Queen of Versailles and Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). There has been much discourse on the topic of whether rising capitalization costs and the rareness of full recoupment is impacting the number of new musicals being produced on Broadway. 

SATURDAY CHURCH Extends for Second and Final Time
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop's world premiere musical Saturday Church has extended for a second and final time. Learn more about Saturday Church and see how to purchase tickets!

All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2025 - A Complete Guide
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025

BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!

Damon Cardasis Wants to Take You to Church
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 14, 2025

The congregation is gathering at New York Theatre Workshop! The new musical Saturday Church, is officially in previews and set to open on September 15. Before it was a musical, Saturday Church was an acclaimed 2017 Spring Pictures film written and directed by Damon Cardasis. He just checked in with BroadwayWorld to tell us all about how the project came to be and why audiences need to run (not walk) to check it out for themselves. 

SATURDAY CHURCH Extended for Additional Week at New York Theatre Workshop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2025

The world premiere musical Saturday Church has extended its run for an additional week at New York Theatre Workshop. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!

New York Theatre Workshop to Present FOR THE CULTURE Series For SATURDAY CHURCH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 15, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop revealed details for their For The Culture Series for the world premiere of the new musical Saturday Church. Learn more and see how to attend!

Full Cast and Dates Set for Sia Musical SATURDAY CHURCH at New York Theatre Workshop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop has revealed the full cast for the world premiere of the new musical Saturday Church. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!

Kristolyn Lloyd, Jackson Kanawha Perry and More Take Part in SATURDAY CHURCH Reading
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 3, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop just presented a reading of SATURDAY CHURCH, which will be included in its upcoming season. In addition to previously announced Bryson Battle, J. Harrison Ghee, Joaquina Kalukango and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, the reading featured Kristolyn Lloyd, B Noel Thomas, Caleb Russell Quezon, Jackson Kanawha Perry, J Cameron Barnett, Jimin Moon, Primo Segar, Damani Van Rensalier, Venus Deleon, and Michael George.

Tracie Thoms, Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Tracie Thoms, Jenn Colella and more. See the full lineup here!

Broadway Stars and Emerging Talent Join Forces for WHAT IF? PART 6 at 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2025

The sixth installment of the imaginative concert series What If? will take place at 54 Below on June 1, 2025, bringing together Broadway performers and up-and-coming artists to explore alternate realities in musical theatre.

Ari Axelrod, Ute Lemper and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Ari Axelrod, Ute Lemper and more. See the full lineup here!

New Musical From Rachel Chavkin & The Bengsons, and More Joins New York Theatre Workshop 2025/26 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop has announced its 2025/26 Season featuring three world premiere productions and a fourth offering for Spring 2026 that has yet to be announced.

Nicholas Barrón and Kendall Becerra Win Top Prizes at the 2022 Jimmy Awards
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2022

The 2022 Jimmy® Award for Best Performance by an Actor was presented to Nicholas Barrón representing Las Casas Foundation's Joci Awards. The 2022 Jimmy® Award for Best Performance by an Actress was presented to Kendall Becerra representing The Broadway San Diego Awards.

Photos: On the Jimmy Awards 2022 Red Carpet with Montego Glover, Andrew Barth Feldman and More!
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 28, 2022

The Jimmy Awards are back! For the first time in three years, high school theatre's biggest night returned in-person at the Minskoff Theatre, tonight, June 27.

VIDEO: Talented Teens From Across the U.S. Prepare for The Jimmy Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 24, 2022

Go inside rehearsal for the 2022 Jimmy Awards! Student performers have been chosen for the national program from 46 regional high school musical theatre awards ceremonies presented by Broadway League-member performance arts centers. Watch a video from inside rehearsals!

Kate Reinders Will Host the 2022 Jimmy Awards; Stream Live Monday at 7:30pm
by Team BWW - Jun 21, 2022

High School Musical the Musical the Series star and Broadway veteran Kate Reinders will return to the stage on Monday, June 27 to host the 2022 Jimmy Awards. 92 student nominees will perform for a chance to win the Jimmy Award for Best Performance by an Actor and Actress.

Interview: Catching Up with 2021 Jimmy Awards Winner Elena Holder
by Team BWW - Jun 21, 2022

Just last summer, Elena Holder's world was turned upside down when she was named a winner of the 12th annual Jimmy Awards. As a participant from Durham, North Carolina's Triangle Rising Stars, Holder took part in the first ever virtual presentation on July 15, 2021, and was awarded Best Performance by an Actress, along with a check for $25,000 to further her education.

Interview: Catching Up with 2021 Jimmy Awards Winner Bryson Battle
by Team BWW - Jun 20, 2022

It's been one year since Bryson Battle took center stage as a winner of the 12th annual Jimmy Awards. As a participant from Charlotte, North Carolina's Blumey Awards, Battle took part in the first ever virtual presentation on July 15, 2021, and was awarded Best Performance by an Actor, along with a check for $25,000 to further his education. BroadwayWorld is checking in with Bryson to catch up on what he's been up to since his big win, as well as advice for this year's participants.

The Jimmy Awards Announces Recipients of the 2022 Inspiring Teacher Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 26, 2022

The Jimmy Awards has announce the 2022 INSPIRING TEACHER AWARD presented by WELLS FARGO will be given to Kristin Winchester, Durham School of the Arts (Durham, North Carolina), and Ian Sullivan, Hickory Ridge High School (Harrisburg, North Carolina).

Bryson Battle and Elena Holder Win the 2021 Jimmy Awards - Watch Medleys and Performances from the Show!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Jul 16, 2021

The Jimmy Awards have a new set of winners-- congratulations to Bryson Battle from The Blumey Awards in Charlotte, NC and Elena Holder from Triangle Rising Stars in Durham, NC! Watch performances from this year's finalists, Broadway mashups, and medleys!