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Video: Bette Midler Is Joined by Broadway Friends in Anti-Trump Protest Song
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 26, 2026

The great Bette Midler is raising her voice in a new anti-Trump protest song, following in the legacy of American music legend Woody Guthrie.  Watch in this video.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 21, 2026- 2026 Drama League Award Nominees and More
by - Apr 21, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 21, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Sutton Foster and More Named to Center Theatre Group Board of Directors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2026

Center Theatre Group has added ten new members to its Board of Directors: Stephen Cheung, Nancy Dennis, Sutton Foster, Jennifer Lewis, and more, bringing the number up to 56.

Video: Christopher Jackson Talks Broadway Cameos in AND JUST LIKE THAT Season 3
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 4, 2025

Ahead of the conclusion of And Just Like That, airing later this month, series star and Tony-nominee Christopher Jackson visited Live with Kelly and Mark to chat about shooting the latest season in New York and appearing with fellow Broadway stars in the show. Watch the interview!

SEX AND THE CITY Spinoff AND JUST LIKE THAT to Conclude with Season 3
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 1, 2025

The Sex and the City spinoff And Just Like That will end with its ongoing third season, showrunner Michael Patrick King revealed Friday in a social media post. 

Videos: Watch SISTER ACT 2 Reunion With Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 5, 2024

As previously reported, The View hosted a reunion show celebrating the 30th anniversary of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit on Wednesday. The event show featured Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy, Marc Shaiman, Wendy Makkena, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and more. Watch clips from the reunion now!

Photos: RED BUCKET FOLLIES Raises $4,553,203 For Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2023

An exultant and effervescent Red Bucket Follies returned after a four-year, pandemic-induced hiatus to celebrate six weeks of enthusiastic and dedicated fundraising. The star-studded variety show, performed December 4 and 5, 2023, honored 46 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies that participated in fall fundraising for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. See photos from the show below!

Interview: Gerald Sternbach's Making Music in JASON GRAAE'S GRAAETEST HITS & More
by Gil Kaan - Oct 4, 2022

Jason Graae brings his Graaetest (not a typo!) Hits – The Sequel to the El Portal October 21, 2022, accompanied by musical director Gerald Sternbach. I got a chance to catch up with Jerry after years of path-crossing at benefits and concerts.

OLD-ISH, a New BLACK-ISH Spinoff, is In the Works
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 9, 2020

Deadline reports that ABC will produce 'Old-ish,' a new spinoff from the 'Black-ish' franchise (which also includes 'Mixed-ish' and 'Grown-ish').

VIDEO: Watch Marc Shaiman, Kerry Butler, Jennifer Lewis & Martin Short on STARS IN THE HOUSE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2020

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the Actors Fund, the national human services organization for everyone in performing arts and entertainment, has teamed with SiriusXM Broadway host Seth Rudetsky and his husband, producer James Wesley, to produce a daily mini-online show, entitled Stars in The House, featuring stars of stage and screen singing and performing live (from home!)

Marc Shaiman, Kerry Butler, Jennifer Lewis and Martin Short Talk HAIRSPRAY and More on STARS IN THE HOUSE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2020

The Actors Fund has teamed with SiriusXM Broadway host Seth Rudetsky and his husband, producer James Wesley, to produce a daily mini-online show, entitled Stars in The House, featuring stars of stage and screen singing and performing live (from home!) on social media to promote support for The Fund's services for those most vulnerable to the effects of the virus.

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY, THE FAVOURITE Among Winners of the ACE Eddie Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 4, 2019

“Bohemian Rhapsody” (edited by John Ottman, ACE) and “The Favourite” (edited by Yorgos Mavropsaridis, ACE) won Best Edited Feature Film (Dramatic) and Best Edited Feature Film (Comedy) respectively at the 69th Annual ACE Eddie Awards tonight where trophies were handed out recognizing the best editing of 2018 in 11 categories of film, television and documentaries.  The black-tie ceremony was held in the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel with over 1000 in attendance to celebrate.  President of American Cinema Editors, Stephen Rivkin, ACE, presided over the evening's festivities with comedian Tom Kenny serving as the evening's host.

BWW Interview: Actress Johnetta Eula'Mae Ackles Talks A VERY VERY VERY DARK MATTER
by Marianka Swain - Dec 3, 2018

American actress Johnetta Eula'Mae Ackles makes her professional stage debut in Martin McDonagh's A Very Very Very Dark Matter at the Bridge Theatre, playing the captive Congolese woman who supplies writer Hans Christian Andersen with all his stories. 

Broadway Actress, Producer And Writer Maryam Myika Day Presents NORTH OF 40 Podcast
by Julie Musbach - Nov 13, 2018

Actress, Award Winning Producer and Writer, Maryam Myika Day will partner with Starburns Audio to tape a pilot in a series of Podcasts for a future option in a series of episodes under the title North of 40.

BWW Feature: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Performed By THE CHILDREN'S THEATRE OF CHARLESTON Heading To The CLAY CENTER THEATRE!
by Richard Allen - Jun 3, 2018

Join The Children's Theatre of Charleston (CTOC) as they celebrate 85 years of producing theatre in West Virginia with their next production, High School Musical. For one week only you can catch this show, based on the beloved film series, on stage at the Clay Center in Charleston, WV! Bring the family and together enjoy this heartwarming, hilarious, family friendly, and catchy musical hit.

Sneak Peek - Loni Wants Women To Stop Judging Women on THE REAL
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 18, 2018

On Thursday, January 18th, the hosts of The Real talk about why women are so quick to criticize other women. And co-host Loni Love shares why she also wants women to stop judging each other.

BWW Interview: Robin S Opens Up About Her Music Career And Her Headlining Engagement At Halloween Palm Springs
by David Green - Oct 12, 2017

Robin S, one of the most prolific dance artists of our time and Billboard Dance Chart Topper known for her mega hits 'Show Me Love' and 'Luv 4 Luv' will headline Halloween Palm Springs on Arenas Road Tuesday, October 31 from 5:00-10:00p.m. I had the chance to catch up with Robin to talk about her upcoming appearance in the desert, and all things Robin. Here are a few excerpts from that conversation:

Photo Coverage: On the Purple Carpet for Opening Night of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
by Walter McBride - Apr 24, 2017

The new Broadway musical Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory opened just last night at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street). BroadwayWolrd was on hand for the special night and we're taking you to the red purple carpet below!

BWW Feature: MOTHERWORKS at The Warehouse
by Justin Cole Adams - Apr 7, 2017

MOTHERWORKS is sure to be the quintessential Mother's Day event with headliners from stage and screen, and ChrisCakes catering each show.

VIDEO: New Remixes of #BroadwayForOrlando's 'What The World Needs Now Is Love'
by Michael Dale - Jul 22, 2016

Proceeds from the love anthem will benefit the LGBT Center of Central Florida.