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Video: Watch Highlights of the Broadway-Bound Cast of MAMMA MIA!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 13, 2025

With just 50 days to go until MAMMA MIA! returns home to Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre, the global smash hit musical has released a new video trailer featuring the Broadway-bound company. 

MAMMA MIA! Broadway Return Finds its Full Cast
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2025

The 30-member company who will bring the global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA!, the ultimate feel-good show set to the timeless songs of ABBA, home to Broadway this summer has been announced.

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards; YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Elmwood Playhouse Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester 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!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards; The Schoolhouse Theater Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester 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!

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards; YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Elmwood Playhouse Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester 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!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Rockland / Westchester Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester 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!

First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Rockland / Westchester Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester 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!

Review: THE STEEL MAN Forges Forth at Penguin Rep Theatre.
by Bruce Apar - Sep 16, 2024

At the center of the orbit of mashed-up relationships is the consummate performance of Sam Guncler. He prowls the stage as a feral Leo with gritty gravitas. He is the “steel man” not just because he lives in Pittsburgh, but also because he has defied death several times, including twice surviving fires, one time while working in a steel mill, so it’s more than a figure of speech to say the steel-spined Leo has been to hell and back.

Penguin Rep Presents World Premiere Of THE STEEL MAN
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2024

Penguin Rep Theatre has announced the world premiere of THE STEEL MAN, a new play by Cary Gitter, directed by Joe Brancato, starting September 6 in Stony Point, New York.

THE STEEL MAN Comes to Penguin Rep Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2024

Penguin Rep Theatre, under the leadership of Joe Brancato, founding Artistic Director, and Andrew M. Horn, Executive Director, will present the world premiere of The Steel Man, a new play by Cary Gitter, directed by Mr. Brancato, beginning Friday, September 6, in Stony Point, New York.

Photos: THE SABBATH GIRL Celebrates Opening Night at 59E59 Theaters
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jul 29, 2024

Penguin Rep Theatre opened the Off-Broadway premiere of A Sabbath Girl: A New Musical, with book by Cary Gitter, lyrics by Neil Berg and Cary Gitter, music by Neil Berg, and conceived and directed by Joe Brancato last night, Sunday, July 28th, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities. Check out the photos here!

Review: Freda Payne and her 'Band' of Gold Marvel in ELLA: FIRST LADY OF SONG at The Madison Theatre At Molloy College
by Nicholas Pontolillo - Aug 28, 2022

What did our critic think of ELLA: FIRST LADY OF SONG at The Madison Theatre At Molloy College?

Photos: Kathleen Turner Brings FINDING MY VOICE to Town Hall
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 17, 2021

Just last night, Stage and screen icon Kathleen Turner returned to the New York stage in a one-woman show for one performance only - Kathleen Turner: Finding My Voice which documents the remarkable behind-the-scenes journey of her astonishing career. 

KATHLEEN TURNER Will Play Town Hall With FINDING MY VOICE On December 16th
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 21, 2021

Kathleen Turner brings her much-lauded and well-reviewed autobiographical solo show to Town Hall for the holidays

KATHLEEN TURNER: FINDING MY VOICE to be Presented at The Town Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2021

Stage and screen icon Kathleen Turner returns to the New York stage in a one-woman show for one performance only - Kathleen Turner: Finding My Voice, which documents the remarkable behind-the-scenes journey of her astonishing career. Finding My Voice will play The Town Hall on December 16 at 8PM, it was announced today by producer Ken Davenport.

Review: UNMASKED: THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER at Paper Mill Playhouse - An Exquisite Celebration of the Composer and his Music
by Marina Kennedy - Feb 11, 2020

Paper Mill Playhouse is now presenting the stunning world-premiere of 'Unmasked: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber.' Co-written by Richard Curtis, directed and choreographed by JoAnn M. Hunter, with musical direction by Sam Davis, it showcases the brilliant music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and has a talented cast.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of UNMASKED at Paper Mill Playhouse!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2020

Paper Mill Playhouse begins the new year with the world premiere production of Unmasked: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and written with Richard Curtis. Performances begin Thursday, January 30, 2020, and will continue through Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Paper Mill Playhouse (22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ). Opening Night is Sunday evening, February 9, 2020 at 7:00pm.

Mamie Parris, Andrew Kober, Alex Finke and More Will Star in UNMASKED at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2019

Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Producing Artistic Director, Michael Stotts- Managing Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, begins the new year with the world premiere Unmasked: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and written with Richard Curtis. Unmasked: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber begins performances Thursday, January 30, 2020, and will continue through Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Paper Mill Playhouse (22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ). JPMorgan Chase & Co. is the major sponsor of Unmasked: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. Paper Mill Playhouse's 2019-2020 season is proudly sponsored by Investors Bank. Opening Night is Sunday evening, February 9, 2020 at 7:00pm.

Winners Announced for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis Awards
by Alan Henry - Jan 9, 2019

We are pleased to announce the winners for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and voted on by you - the local theatergoers!

Final Chance to Vote for the BWW Minneapolis Awards!
by BWW Staff - Dec 24, 2018

It's the last week to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.