Christopher J. Hanke

CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Choreographers Want to Take on a Revival of FAME Next
by Michael Gioia - Jun 7, 2026

In the Tony Awards press room, choreographers Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons teased they want to do a revival of the musical 'Fame' next.

Interview: Rodney Hicks on INHALEEXHALE, Plus Discomfort and Laughter for All
by David Clarke - Jan 20, 2026

INHALEEXHALE has never been about arriving at a fixed destination. It has been an act of listening to actors, audiences, collaborators & the shifting cultural moment the play exists within. That process continues at The Laurie Beechman Theatre.

Elizabeth Stanley, Crystal Lucas Perry and More to Lead INHALEEXHALE at The Beechman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2026

A new play titled, inhaleEXHALE by Rodney Hicks and directed by Josh Rhodes is presenting a one-night-only performance at The Laurie Beechman Theatre.

Christopher J. Hanke, Norbert Leo Butz and More to Join BROADWAY ROCKS CANCER Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025

Summit Health Cares' Broadway Rocks Cancer will take place at South Orange Performing Arts Center and will be hosted by Christopher J. Hanke.

Alex Ellis, Natalie Joy Johnson and More to Join BROADWAY IN BEND Benefit Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025

Summit Health Cares will present its annual Broadway in Bend benefit concert at the Tower Theatre. This year's event, hosted by Christopher J. Hanke, will feature performances by Alex Ellis, Carly Hughes, Natalie Joy Johnson and more.

Photos: Laura Benanti Honored At 2024 BROADWAY DREAMS Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2024

Broadway Dreams hosted its annual gala this weekend at The Plaza New York (768 5th Avenue). Jerry Mitchell, Jerry Zaks, and more turned out for the big night! See photos from the event!

Bernadette Peters, Raúl Esparza & More to Perform at NYSAF 2024 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2024

New York Stage and Film has revealed additional details for their 2024 Annual Gala honoring award-winning director, producer, and writer Amanda Lipitz and four-time Tony Award nominee Raúl Esparza. Learn how to attend.

Photos: Lena Hall, Tony Yazbeck, and More at Abingdon Theatre Company's Gala
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024

Abingdon Theatre Company rang in their 32nd season with their annual gala on Monday, October 28th at the Edison Ballroom. Check out photos from the event here!

Carly Hughes, Jay Armstrong Johnson & More to Join BROADWAY ROCKS CANCER Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2024

Join Summit Health Cares for the Broadway Rocks Cancer benefit concert in Bend, OR. Enjoy performances by Broadway stars to support critical community programming in Oregon. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Cast and Creative Teams Set For PRIDE PLAYS 2024
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2024

Pride Plays, the initiative launched in 2019 and returning to New York this summer, has announced the cast and creative teams for their Pride Plays 2024 Celebration kickoff event on June 24, 2024.

Erich Bergen, Heidi Blickenstaff, and More Will Lead Industry Reading of New Musical SWITCHED
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2024

There will be a private industry presentation of the new musical SWITCHED on Friday, May 3, 2024, led by Erich Bergen, Heidi Blickenstaff, Beth Malone, and more!

Jessica Vosk, Tracie Thoms, and More Will Lead Industry Reading of inhale-EXHALE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2024

Rodney Hicks' latest play, inhale-EXHALE, will receive an NYC-invited industry reading presentation on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 4:30 pm.  Learn more about the play here!

Photos: Broadway Dreams Foundation Honors Bob Greenblatt At 16th Annual Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2023

On Saturday, December 9, 2023, the Broadway Dreams Foundation ('Broadway Dreams') honored prolific producer of television, film, and Broadway, Robert Greenblatt at their 16th Annual Gala held at The Plaza Hotel in New York City.  See photos from the evening below.

Summit Health Cares Brings Broadway's Brightest Stars To The Stage Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2023

Get ready for the holidays among a sea of Broadway's hottest stars! Summit Health Cares is proud to present Broadway Rocks Cancer, a live benefit performance raising funds to help provide comfort to patients and their families fighting cancer. This year's event is on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023 at 7 pm and will be hosted by Christopher J. Hanke.

60 Broadway Dreams Students to Unite in NYC for the 2023 SHOWCASE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2023

ABroadway Dreams will present its annual NYC Showcase on Monday, November 20, 2023 at 7 PM at The Gatsby Mansion.

Photos: Inside Frank DiLella's Birthday Celebration at Sardi's
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 26, 2023

Frank DiLella, theatre journalist and the eight-time Emmy Award winning host of “On Stage” on Spectrum News NY1, recently celebrated his birthday with a star-studded bash at Sardi's. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the night here!

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of THE SHARK IS BROKEN
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 11, 2023

Last night, The Shark is Broken officially opened at the Golden Theatre! Check out photos from the red carpet here!

Interview: Get to Know KIMBERLY AKIMBO's Alli Mauzey & Why Victoria Clark Says She's an 'Inspiration'
by Cara Joy David - Apr 18, 2023

During the second act of Kimberly Akimbo, eagle-eyed fans may notice that Alli Mauzey, playing the character of Pattie, switches the leg brace she is wearing from one leg to the other between scenes. The move is missed by the vast majority of the audience and it’s possible some who do catch it may think it an accident. But for Mauzey it has meaning. It saves her hips, but it also adds another layer to the character: Pattie, already established as a hypochondriac, is so much of one that she could easily forget which leg the brace belongs on.

Photos: Stars Arrive on the BAD CINDERELLA Opening Night Red Carpet
by Red Carpet - Mar 25, 2023

See photos of stars as they arrive on the Bad Cinderella opening night red carpet!

Photos: See Alex Newell, Jennifer Holliday & More at Broadway Dreams Foundation's 15th Anniversary Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2022

See photos from Broadway Dreams Foundation's 15th anniversary gala honoring Ryan Stana, founder and CEO of RWS Entertainment Group, and Adam Sansiveri, arts philanthropist, SVP and senior managing director of AllianceBernstein.