In Fine Company

Bectu Head Speaks Out on BURLESQUE Postponement- 'We Are Extremely Disappointed'
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 24, 2026

Burlesque the Musical has postponed its London production, and delayed the opening of its UK tour. The touring production is now set to open in Sunderland, with the previously announced opening engagement in Woking being postponed to November, due to unspecified delays. Since this news broke, Bectu (the union that respresents 40,000 staff, contract and freelance workers in the entertainment industry) head Phillippa Childs has shared a statement.

BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL Postpones London Production and Delays UK Tour Opening
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026

Burlesque the Musical has postponed its London production, and delayed the opening of its UK tour. The touring production is now set to open in Sunderland in August. Learn more here.

THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER to Open Adelaide Repertory Theatre's 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026

Adelaide Repertory Theatre will open its 2026 season with the Kaufman and Hart comedy classic, starring Peter Goers and Michael Griffiths at The Arts Theatre.

Broadway Producer Suzanne Gilad Sentenced for COVID-19 Relief Grant Fraud
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 26, 2025

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, together with New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang, announced that a Brooklyn woman has been sentenced for fraudulently obtaining more than $69,000 in COVID-19 small business recovery grants by filing falsified records.

Recap the 2024 Tony Awards Acceptance Speeches
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 16, 2024

The 77th Annual Tony Awards have officially begun! As winners take the stage this evening, stay tuned to BroadwayWorld as we bring you full text of all of the acceptance speeches; from the emotional to the humorous, and everything in between.

Jackie Burns Joins the Cast of BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024

Burlesque the Musical, the first ever stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s movie Burlesque, has announced final casting for the show.  Broadway star Jackie Burns will play Tess, the role of the club owner made famous by Cher in the film.

Further Cast and Creative Team Set For BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2024

Rehearsals for Burlesque the Musical, the first ever stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s crowd-pleasing movie Burlesque which starred Christina Aguilera have begun.  Further cast and creative team have now been revealed.

BURLESQUE Will Make Scottish Premiere in September Ahead of Manchester Return and West End Run
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2024

Following a sold-out season at Manchester Opera House in June, producers of the World Premiere of Burlesque the Musical - the first ever stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s crowd-pleasing musical sensation, Burlesque will make its Scottish Premiere in Glasgow in September 2024.

Theater Resources Unlimited To Host TRU Community Gathering Via Zoom The Perks And Pitfalls Of Producing Partnerships
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2023

Join Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) for their weekly Community Gathering via Zoom, discussing the creation of art and theater during COVID-19. Network with theater professionals and learn how they kept theater alive during the shutdown. Upcoming topics include producing partnerships and the fusion of horror and musical theater. Register now!

Theater Resources Unlimited to Present 'Time To Move On: Two Leaders Of Downtown Theater And The Legacies They Leave Behind'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2023

Join Theater Resources Unlimited for their weekly Community Gathering via Zoom to discuss the creation of art and theater during COVID-19. Network with theater professionals and learn how the industry is moving forward during the shutdown. Free for TRU members, non-members can make an optional donation or consider joining TRU. Register now!

TRU to Present 'Balancing Act 2: A Conversation with Writer and Director Richard Maltby Jr.'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2023

Join Theater Resources Unlimited for their weekly Community Gatherings via Zoom every Friday at 5pm ET. Explore the creation of art and theater during COVID-19 and connect with theater professionals.

TRU to Preset 'Hey, It's Just Us! An Open Conversation About Alternate Roads To Production'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2023

Join Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) for a community gathering via Zoom to discuss alternate roads to production. Hear from industry professionals and share your thoughts on the future of theater post-COVID. Register now!

Theater Resources Unlimited Upcoming TRU Community Gathering Via Zoom Harnessing The Beast: Using A.I. To Your Advantage
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2023

A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is now in its fourth year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings this Friday, having offered to date over 150 conversations and unlimited camaraderie since April 17, 2020.

TRU to Present 'An Intriguing Though Unfinished Opera Reimagined For Today: Treemonisha'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2023

Join Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) for their upcoming Community Gathering via Zoom, where playwrights Leah-Simone Bowman and Cheryl L. Davis will discuss the reimagined opera, Treemonisha.

FUNNY GIRL Breaks Own Box Office Record in Final Weeks
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 28, 2023

With just eight performances remaining, the first-ever Broadway revival of Funny Girl has broken its own box office record for the highest grossing 8-performance week at the August Wilson Theatre for the week ending August 27 with a final gross of $2,133,143.44.

FUNNY GIRL Broadway Revival Recoups Investment
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2023

The first-ever  Broadway revival of FUNNY GIRL has recouped its $16.5 million capitalization after opening in April 2022 at the August  Wilson Theatre. 

VIDEO: FUNNY GIRL Announces Broadway Closing; New Performance Montage
by Team BWW - Mar 2, 2023

Producers Sonia Friedman, Scott Landis and David Babani announced today that Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele, Tony and Olivier Award nominee Ramin Karimloo, 2022 Tony & Drama Desk Award nominee and Chita Rivera Award winner Jared Grimes and four-time Tony Award nominee Tovah Feldshuh have extended their critically acclaimed, record-breaking run in Broadway’s FUNNY GIRL through Sunday, September 3, 2023, when FUNNY GIRL will play its final performance at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street).

Ephraim Sykes, Kate Burton & More Join Adrienne Warren Led ROOM on Broadway; Full Cast Announced!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 15, 2023

The complete cast has been announced for the US premiere of Room on Broadway. As previously announced, the production will star Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren as Ma. See how to purchase tickets!

Adrienne Warren Will Lead ROOM on Broadway This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2023

Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren is headed back to Broadway to lead the American premiere of ROOM, written and adapted for the stage by Emma Donoghue, based on her 2010 best-selling novel which she also adapted into the award-winning 2015 film.

A STRANGE LOOP, COMPANY, TAKE ME OUT & More Win 2022 Drama League Awards
by Team BWW - May 20, 2022

Find out this year's nominees and winners for Drama League Awards. The 2022 Awards will recognize eligible Broadway and Off-Broadway (non-virtual only) productions that began preview performances between March 16, 2021, and April 23, 2022.