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Review: 54 Below Celebrated the Marquis Theater in a Jubilant Night of Song
by Rob Lester - Mar 27, 2024

54 Below is known for its seemingly endless variety of themes as happy reasons to group songs from musical theatre. Here's another, looking at some shows that came to the Marquis, starting in 1986. There were over 30 musicals that played the Marquis Theatre, and nine were revisited with songs and stories at 54 Below.

Review: AIN'T TOO PROUD at Ed Mirvish Theatre
by Samantha Wu - Dec 10, 2023

Ain't Too Proud, playing at the Ed Mirvish Theatre for a limited engagement, brings the life and times of Motown's finest, The Temptations, to the Toronto stage in a toe-tapping 'Behind the Music'-style spectacular that will leave audiences jaw-dropped.

Photos: Stars Arrive at Opening Night of SPAMALOT!
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 19, 2023

See photos of stars Brie Larson, Iman Vellani, Vanessa Williams, Victor Garber, Cobie Smulders, and more as they arrive at Spamalot opening night here!

Listen: Broadway Podcast Network Debuts CLOSING NIGHT, a Narrative Theater History Podcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2023

Discover the captivating world of Broadway's closing nights with the 'Closing Night' podcast. Hosted by Patrick Oliver Jones, this narrative theater history podcast delves into the untold stories, rare audio clips, and behind-the-scenes insights of musicals that closed too soon.

Listen: THIS IS US' Blake Stadnik Discusses Theater And Disability On WHY I'LL NEVER MAKE IT Podcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2023

On the first episode of Why I'll Never Make It's seventh season, Blake Stadnik (This Is Us, 42nd Street) joins host Patrick Oliver Jones to talk about his early beginnings in theater as well as the television show that has propelled his career.

MARY ASTOR'S PURPLE DIARY - THE MUSICAL Will Have First Private Industry Reading Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2022

Michael & Mardie LLC (Michael Garin and Mardie Millit) will present the FIRST private industry reading of MARY ASTOR'S PURPLE DIARY, an original musical inspired by the book of the same name by Edward Sorel, with book by Mardie Millit and music and lyrics by Michael Garin.

BWW Previews: JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS Valentine's Day Special: More From The Archives Airs on February 14th
by Stephen Mosher - Feb 10, 2021

For nearly a year Jamie deRoy has been bringing highlights from her past shows to the fans, and she's not about to stop now.

VIDEO: Original Broadway Cast and Creatives of THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS Reunite
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2020

The Scottsboro Boys opened on Broadway 10 years ago today, on October 31, 2010.  Director Susan Stroman, David Thompson (writer) and the Original Broadway Cast reunited to talk about the experience, and perform one of the signature songs from the show 'Commencing In Chattanooga.'

VIDEO: Jason Alexander, Norbert Leo Butz and More Help Kick Off Virtual International Thespian Festival With 'This is Me'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2020

Thespians from across the globe have come together virtually to perform 'This Is Me' from The Greatest Showman, kicking off the first-ever Virtual International Thespian Festival.

BWW Exclusive: Quarantine Qs with AIN'T TOO PROUD's E. Clayton Cornelius
by Nicole Rosky - May 22, 2020

In today's Quarantine Qs, we check in with E. Clayton Cornelius, who stars in Ain't Too Proud.

Must Watch: A CHORUS LINE Revival Cast Reunites In Quarantine!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 16, 2020

What started out as a fun project during the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic quarantine on our private Facebook group evolved into something emotional, nostalgic, and uniquely unifying amidst a very dark and isolated period in humanity. Now, more than a decade after their closing night, 44 cast members of the Broadway revival of 'A Chorus Line' share what brought them all together 'again'. It was... 5, 6, 7, 8.

Ask BWW: What is the Legacy Robe?
by Linnae Medeiros - Oct 31, 2019

You asked, and we've answered! We asked BroadwayWorld readers to give us their most burning questions about theatre's inner workings, and we received a question asking about the Legacy Robe. We've put together a guide to let you know all about the history behind the ritual of the robe and to give you a glimpse inside what the ceremony is like. Check it all out!

THE OTHER JOSH COHEN Ends Extended Off-Broadway Run In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2019

Producers Suzanne Gilad & Larry Rogowsky announced today that the hit musical comedy THE OTHER JOSH COHEN will end its extended Off-Broadway run at the Westside Theatre on April 7, 2019. A National Tour will launch in 2020, cities and dates will be announced at a later date.

Chita Rivera And Kelli O'Hara Join All-Star Recording of THE OTHER JOSH COHEN
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2018

Three-time Tony Award winner Chita Rivera, Tony Award winner Kelli O'Hara, and Emmy-nominated 'Westworld' star Jimmi Simpson have joined the lineup of special guest stars on Yellow Sound Label's special all-star recording THE OTHER JOSH COHEN: a musical with songs will be released this Friday, October 19

THE OTHER JOSH COHEN Kicks Off Rehearsals With A #Plaidurday Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2018

The cast and creative team of THE OTHER JOSH COHEN kicked off rehearsals with a celebration of National Plaid Day, a.k.a. "PLAIDURDAY" today, Friday October 5. After a live performance on FOX 5's Good Day New York, the company held a plaid-clad meet & greet at the rehearsal studio. The critically-acclaimed musical comedy starts previews Off-Broadway at the Westside Theatre (407 West 43rd Street) on Friday, October 26, 2018.

Photo Flash: Corbin Bleu, Jerry Mitchell & More Celebrate KINKY BOOTS' Opening Night at The Hollywood Pantages
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 15, 2016

On the high-heels of last season's wildly-successful L.A. Premiere, KINKY BOOTS, the smash-hit musical that brings together four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper (Tony Award-winner for Best Score for Kinky Boots), returns to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre for a limited two-week engagement, April 13 - 24, 2016. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from opening night below!

Photo Flash: First Look at New Cast of KINKY BOOTS Tour!
by Christina Mancuso - Jan 7, 2016

Just in!  BroadwayWorld brings you brand new photos from the National Tour of Kinky Boots! Take a look at the new cast below! ? 

Photo Flash: KINKY BOOTS Tour Celebrates 500th Show on the Road
by BWW News Desk - Jan 4, 2016

The KINKY BOOTS tour just celebrated its 500th performance on Saturday, January 2, 2016 in Charlotte NC. Scroll down for photos of the cast with a festive cake to mark the occasion!

KINKY BOOTS Welcomes New Tour Cast for Second Year, Starting Tonight in Austin
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2015

KINKY BOOTS, the smash-hit musical that brings together four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper (Tony Award-winner for Best Score for KINKY BOOTS), launches the second year of its first national tour tonight, November 10, in Austin, TX at Bass Concert Hall. 

Video Roundup: New KINKY BOOTS Cast Hits the Road; Meet the New Company!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 6, 2015

Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig, lead producers of Kinky Boots, the smash-hit musical that brings together four-time Tony® Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy® Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper (Tony® Award-winner for Best Score for Kinky Boots), have announced casting for the second year of the first national tour.