Jake Shears

DEATH BECOMES HER vs. MINCEMEAT Battle For Best Ensemble In The BWW Awards; Last Chance To Vote!
by BWW Awards - Jun 2, 2025

This is the final chance to vote for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater. There's just one week left to vote!

1 Week Left for the BWW Awards; MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Leading Over MINCEMEAT & DEATH BECOMES HER
by BWW Awards - May 27, 2025

The latest standings have been released for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater. There's just one week left to vote!

Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards
by BWW Awards - May 19, 2025

Show your support for shows like Maybe Happy Ending, Operation Mincemeat, Death Becomes Her, BOOP! The Musical and more.

First Standings Announced for the 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards
by BWW Awards - May 12, 2025

The first standings have been released for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.

Boyfriend Releases Bible-Inspired Feminist Musical Concept Album IN THE GARDEN
by Josh Sharpe - May 9, 2025

Boyfriend has released their new album, In the Garden, a reimagining of the biblical story of Adam and Eve through a feminist and queer lens that is a fusion of music, theater, and social commentary. Listen to it here!

Review: KINKY BOOTS Struts its Stuff at Eight O'Clock Theatre
by Drew Eberhard - May 4, 2025

Based on the 2005 British film of the same name, the musical features music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper, and a book by Harvey Fierstein. Mostly inspired by true events, the musical tells the story of Charlie Price, a man who is down on his luck and has just inherited a failing shoe factory from his father. To help save the business, Charlie meets and eventually befriends Lola, a local Cabaret performer and Drag Queen. The two form an unlikely bond and produce a line of high-heeled boots for a certain “niche market.” Through the business venture and unlikely partnership, the two discover they are not so different after all.

Elton John Says TAMMY FAYE was 'Too Political' for Broadway
by Emmy Rice - Apr 6, 2025

Tammy Faye, the musical filled with music by Elton John, had only 24 previews and 29 performances at the Palace Theatre before closing. Though the musical was not met with much interest from theatre goers, Elton John knows why.

Kesha and Scissor Sisters to Embark on Massive Co-Headlining Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 3, 2025

Global pop superstar Kesha has announced plans for a milestone North American headline tour – the biggest live run of her already extraordinary career. Glam-pop legends Scissor Sisters join on all dates, marking their first North American tour in over a decade.

Boyfriend Shares Adam & Eve-Inspired Single 'Bite' From Concept Album 'In the Garden'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 2, 2025

Singer-songwriter Boyfriend has released the next single, “BITE,” from In The Garden, a new concept album reimagining the biblical story of Adam and Eve through a feminist and queer lens. Check out the track now!

Pet Shop Boys to Play Show at The Royal Sandringham Estate with Scissor Sisters
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 21, 2025

Pet Shop Boys have been announced for a huge concert at The Royal Sandringham Estate in Norfolk on Thursday 14 August. The duo will perform ‘Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live’ show, and the event will also feature Scissor Sisters.

Boyfriend Sets New Concept Album 'In the Garden' Feat. Billy Porter, Jake Shears & More
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 11, 2025

Singer-songwriter Boyfriend will release In The Garden, a visionary new concept album reimagining the biblical story of Adam and Eve through a feminist and queer lens. Listen to a new single featuring Broadway album Jake Shears.

REP Stages Yasmina Reza’s ART; Expands The Bridge Project
by Oliver Oliveros - Mar 11, 2025

Part of its 88th season, Repertory Philippines (REP) is staging French playwright Yasmina Reza’s comedy 'Art,' translated by Christopher Hampton and directed by Victor Lirio, who also directed Harold Pinter’s 'Betrayal' last season. The production runs at the REP Eastwood Theatre in Quezon City from June 13 to 21, 2025.

Amber Martin Shares 'Until Marianne' Video; Now On Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2025

Following last year’s release of her highly anticipated album Unbreakable Heart, New York’s internationally acclaimed artist and cabaret star Amber Martin is currently on tour now to celebrate the project.

Idina Menzel and Tina Landau Will Be Honored at New Dramatists Luncheon
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2025

New Dramatists will honor a duo of artists at its Annual Spring Luncheon Tribute on Tuesday, May 27 at the New York Marriott Marquis. The honorees include Tina Landau and Idina Menzel.

Self Esteem's A COMPLICATED WOMAN LIVE Comes to the West End in April
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2025

Self Esteem AKA Rebecca Lucy Taylor has announced a West End run for her show, A Complicated Woman Live, a unique and theatrical presentation of her forthcoming new album.

Elton John Says Politics May Have Contributed to TAMMY FAYE's Closing
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2024

Sir Elton John opened up about his show Tammy Faye, which played its final Broadway performance on December 8, stating that politics may have contributed to the show's closing. Learn more.

2 Broadway Shows Close Today
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 8, 2024

Broadway says goodbye to two productions. Water for Elephants takes its final bow at the Imperial Theatre following 25 previews and 301 regular performances; and Tammy Faye will conclude its run at the Palace Theatre following 24 previews and 29 regular performances.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 28, 2024
by - Nov 28, 2024

Happy Thanksgiving, BroadwayWorld! It is November 28, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Video: Watch Katie Brayben Perform 'In My Prime Time' in TAMMY FAYE
by Michael Major - Nov 27, 2024

Watch a video of Katie Brayben performing 'In My Prime Time' in Tammy Faye on Broadway. The song was written by Elton John and Jake Shears. After 29 performances, the musical will close early next month.

TAMMY FAYE To Play Final Broadway Performance in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2024

Elton John's new musical TAMMY FAYE will play its final Broadway performance in December. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets before it plays its final show.