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Video: HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Announces Third Extension Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026

Heathers The Musical will extend its record-breaking run for the third time at Off-Broadway's New World Stages. The news was announced from the stage at the production's 250th performance. Watch the video!

HEATHERS Suspends Stage Door Due to Extreme Weather Conditions
by Michael Major - Jan 30, 2026

Heathers the Musical has suspended any stage door activities due to extreme weather conditions. The Off-Broadway musical, which has gained a cult following and draws large crowds, has announced that the it is suspended until further notice.

Video: Peyton List Gets Her HEATHERS Scrunchie as She Begins Rehearsals
by Michael Major - Jan 6, 2026

Peyton List joined current 'Heather Chandler' Jodie Steele on stage at Heathers the Musical, who passed the iconic red scrunchie onto her as she began rehearsals to play 'Heather Chandler.' Get a first look at List in costume in a new video!

Video: Lorna Courtney Passes the Role of 'Veronica' in HEATHERS on to Kuhoo Verma
by Michael Major - Dec 9, 2025

As Lorna Courtney took her final bow as 'Veronica Sawyer' in Heathers the Musical, she 'passed the mallet' to the production's new star, Kuhoo Verma. In a new video, Courtney hands over the croquet mallet to Verma before she joins the company.

HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Extends Off-Broadway Run For Second Time
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2025

Heathers The Musical is extending its run at New World Stages for the second time, due to demand. The production, which had been initially extended to January 25, 2026 will now play through May 24, 2026.

Videos You Missed This Week: BAT BOY, LIBERATION and More
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 24, 2025

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall has officially arrived and a new season is very much in swing. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending October 17, 2025 with videos from Bat Boy, Liberation, and more!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 24, 2025- LIBERATION On Broadway First Look And More
by - Oct 24, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 24, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Emma Benson Shares the Secrets of Swinging Nine Roles in HEATHERS
by Joey Mervis - Oct 23, 2025

In this episode, we're checking in with Emma Benson, who is the swing for nine tracks in Heathers- six ensemble characters, Martha Dunnstock, Ms. Fleming, and Heather McNamara. What's it like covering so many roles? Watch in this video.

HEATHERS Will Launch Tour of the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 1, 2025

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Heathers The Musical, which recently made its return to New York City at New World Stages, plans to hit the road! Heathers will launch a US tour, beginning in Spring 2027, with tours across other parts of the world to come as well. Full details and dates will be announced in the coming months.

Video: Watch the 'Heathers' Enter During HEATHERS THE MUSICAL's First Preview
by Michael Major - Jun 26, 2025

Elizabeth Teeter has shared a backstage look at her entrance during the first preview of Heathers the Musical. The video features the Beetlejuice alum as Heather McNamara, McKenzie Kurtz as Heather Chandler and Olivia Hardy as Heather Duke.

Video: Lorna Courtney & Casey Likes Rehearse For HEATHERS Outside of Radio City
by Michael Major - Jun 17, 2025

Rehearsals for Heathers the Musical have taken to the streets! Casey Likes has shared a fun video of himself and Lorna Courtney rehearsing 'Dead Girl Walking' outside of Radio City Music Hall.

Photos: HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Cast Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 6, 2025

Ahead of its first performance this month, the cast of Heathers the Musical met the press at an event this week and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!

Kerry Butler and More Join Cast of HEATHERS Off-Broadway Return
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2025

The complete cast and creative team have been announced for Heathers The Musical, including Kerry Butler and more. Learn more about the full cast and the show here!

FRANK AND BEAN: THE MUSICAL? to be Presented as Part of Summer for the City
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2024

James Zebooker (Netflix's The After Party), Jay Paranada (Aladdin), Emma Benson (Something Rotten!), and A. J. Freeman (Hay Fever) are set to star in the premiere performance of the new musical Frank and Bean: The Musical?. Learn how to watch!

Shenandoah Conservatory Continues to Light Up the Theatre World
by Team BWW - Jan 15, 2022

With BFA programs in Acting, Musical Theatre, and Theatre Design & Production, Shenandoah Conservatory excels as a training ground for young theatre professionals. Intensive training with inspiring and well-connected educators paired with the immersive experience of sharing the hallways with fellow artists in music and dance prepares students to engage with their craft on the deepest levels.

BWW Review: BEEHIVE at Broadway Palm
by Fran Thomas - May 29, 2021

I want to offer heartfelt thanks to Broadway Palm for giving me the opportunity to relive my formative years without the angst of having to go through high school again. The current production, Beehive, embodies the 1960s through the words and melodies of the female singers and 'girl groups' of that era. And what an era it was.

BWW Review: BEEHIVE: THE 60s MUSICAL at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
by Elizabeth James - May 29, 2021

BEEHIVE: THE 60s MUSICAL at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre is a salute to the iconic female voices of the 1960s. The show takes you through the decade and the evolution of women in music throughout it. 

Casting Announced for SISTER ACT at The John W. Engeman Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2020

The John W. Engeman Theater announces the cast and creative team for SISTER ACT. Performances begin on Thursday, March 19 and run through Sunday, May 3, 2020.

Shenandoah Conservatory Announces U.S. University Premiere Of SOMETHING ROTTEN!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2019

Shenandoah University has announced the U.S. university premiere of the musical a?oeSomething Rotten!a?? The Tony Award-winning musical opened on Broadway in 2015 and has already completed two major tours.

BWW Previews: MIDLANDS THEATRE ROUNDUP in Columbia, SC 3/1 - SOMETHING ROTTEN, THE WOLVES, and More!
by Patrick Michael Kelly - Mar 1, 2019

It's a very busy weekend for theatre in the Midlands!