Gretchen Shope

Video: SUFFS North American Tour First Look
by Joshua Wright - Oct 15, 2025

Get an exclusive first look at SUFFS' North American Tour with cast details and insights into this award-winning musical's powerful story.

Photos: SUFFS North American Tour Marches On
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2025

Performances are now underway for the North American Tour of SUFFS, which officially opened in Seattle, WA at The 5th Avenue Theatre on Friday, September 19, 2025. Check out all new photos of the cast in action here!

Review Roundup: SUFFS North American Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2025

The North American Tour of SUFFS, the empowering and acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical, is now underway! Read the reviews as they come in here and learn more about the show.

Caroline Bowman, Tatianna Córdoba, and More Join NextGen Spotlight Concert
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2025

With voices full of promise and performances brimming with passion, the next generation of Broadway talent will take center stage at NextGen Spotlight, a one-night-only benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Presented by NextGen Advocates.

SUFFS is Coming to San Francisco’s Orpheum Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2025

The first national tour of SUFFS, the acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical about the passionate American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote, will arrive in San Francisco as part of BroadwaySF’s 2025/26 season.

SUFFS North American Tour Cast & Cities Announced
by Joshua Wright - Jul 28, 2025

Casting and cities have been announced for the North American Tour of SUFFS. The tour will have its first public performance on September 8, 2025, at the Capitol Theatre in Yakima, WA, and will officially open at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle on September 19, 2025.

Photos: On the Red Carpet at the Jimmy Awards
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 24, 2025

The most talented teenagers from across the country took the stage at the Minskoff Theatre for the 16th Annual Jimmy Awards, hosted by Josh Groban.  BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the red carpet here!

Interview: Catching Up with 2024 Jimmy Awards Winner Gretchen Shope
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 23, 2025

As the 110 new Jimmy Awards nominees continue their preparations for the 2025 ceremony, BroadwayWorld is checking in with 2024 winner Gretchen Shope to catch up on what she's been up to since her big win, as well as advice for this year's participants. 

Video: On the Red Carpet at the 2024 Jimmy Awards
by Joey Mervis - Jun 28, 2024

In this video, watch as we take you inside the 15th Annual Jimmy Awards with Josh Groban and more!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 27, 2024
by - Jun 27, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 27, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Interview: Meet the 2024 Jimmy Awards Winners- Damson Chola, Jr. and Gretchen Shope
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 26, 2024

On Monday night, Damson Chola, Jr. and Gretchen Shope's lives changed forever when they were announced the winners of the the 15th Annual Jimmy Awards. Both check in with BroadwayWorld following their big wins!

Video: Gretchen Shope and Damson Chola, Jr. Talk 2024 Jimmy Awards Wins
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 25, 2024

Jimmy Award-winning student performers Gretchen Shope and Damson Chola, Jr. stopped by Good Morning America on Tuesday, following their respective wins on Monday evening. Watch the interview now!

Video: Highlights from the 2024 Jimmy Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 25, 2024

The most talented teenagers from across the country took the stage at the Minskoff Theatre for the 15th Annual Jimmy Awards, hosted by Josh Groban. As BroadwayWorld reported, Damson Chola Jr. (Broadway Dallas High School Musical Theatre Awards) and Gretchen Shope (Sutton Foster Awards) won Best Performance by an Actor and Best Performance by an Actress. Check out video highlights from the big night here.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 25, 2024
by - Jun 25, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 25, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Gretchen Shope and Damson Chola, Jr. Win at The 2024 Jimmy Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 25, 2024

Who won at the 2024 Jimmy Awards? We have the full list of finalists and winners!

Video: Watch the Full 2024 Jimmy Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 24, 2024

The 15th annual Jimmy Awards ceremony has come and gone and the top prizes have been awarded! Acclaimed EMMY, two-time TONY, and five-time GRAMMY Award-nominated singer, songwriter, actor, and philanthropist Josh Groban hosted the ceremony which took place on June 24 at the Minskoff Theatre. Watch the full show in the video!

102 Student Nominees Announced for the 15th Annual Jimmy Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 12, 2024

The Broadway League Foundation has just announced the 102 nominees who will be arriving to New York City for the 15th annual Jimmy Awards. We have the full list!

2024 Sutton Foster Award Winners Announced
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 2, 2024

Gretchen Shope from H.H. Dow High School in Midland and Braeden Davis from Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo were named Outstanding Performers in a Leading Role at the 12th annual Sutton Foster Awards Showcase held at Wharton Center on Saturday, June 1.