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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 27, 2025- LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD First Look and More
by - Oct 27, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 27, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

Submissions Open For BroadwayWorld's NEXT ON STAGE Season 6
by Team BWW - Oct 5, 2025

It's time to freshen up your book and warm up those pipes! Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, is officially back for Season 6, and this season will be bigger and better than ever! Submit a video to enter the competition!

Industry Pro Newsletter: Gov. Hochul Proposes Extending Broadway Tax Incentives, Australia’s Post-Pandemic Recovery
by Alex Freeman - Feb 3, 2025

From Las Vegas' scrappy local theater scene to Australia's steady post-pandemic recovery, creativity continues to thrive against the odds. Major funding initiatives, including the UK’s £60 million package and New York’s proposed tax credit extension, demonstrate the vital role government support plays in sustaining the arts. Additionally, we celebrate new beginnings with the reopening of NYC’s West Bank Cafe and Cygnet Theatre’s upcoming Performing Arts Center. Finally, we spotlight BroadwayWorld’s 'Next On Stage' winners and insights into audience preferences for live events.

ICYMI: Watch the Next On Stage: Season 5 Finale
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 26, 2025

Just last week, the six finalists of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage hit the stage at 54 Below to sing one last time in the season finale! Watch the full performance in this video and find out who won!

Voting Now Open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage Season 5
by Team BWW - Oct 31, 2024

Voting is now open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students. Cast you vote before this round closes on November 20th!

Final Week To Submit For Season 5 of BroadwayWorld's NEXT ON STAGE
by Team BWW - Oct 23, 2024

This is the final week to submit for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage Season 5, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students. The deadline to submit is October 29, 2024, by 11:59 PM ET.

Full Cast Set For Carolee Carmello-Led KIMBERLY AKIMBO National Tour
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2024

As previously announced, Carolee Carmello will lead the cast of the National Tour of Kimberly Akimbo, which kicks off next month. Learn more about the full cast here!

54 BELOW SINGS THE MUSIC OF NASHVILLE to Play 54 Below This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 9, 2024

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club will present Anna Rae Haller, Grace Chermak, and more in 54 Sings the Music of Nashville on Thursday, July 25th at 9:30pm.

Interview: Sam Gravitte Talks SONGS THAT RAISED ME at Post Office Cafe and Cabaret and BEAUTIFUL at Cape Playhouse
by R. Scott Reedy - Jul 2, 2024

Singer, actor, and writer Sam Gravitte will not only be making his performance debut in Provincetown when he appears in John McDaniel’s Broadway Series, at the Post Office Café and Cabaret on July 6, it will be his first visit to the town.

Interview: Theatre Life with Nora Palka
by Elliot Lanes - May 2, 2024

Today’s subject Nora Palka is currently living her theatre life at Signature Theatre playing Jeanie in their current production of Hair. The production runs through July seventh in the MAX. Hair is a homecoming for Nora to be sure. She grew up in the DC area and as you will read, credits Signature with her wanting to become a professional performer.

54 SINGS MOVIE MUSICALS Comes to 54 Below Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2024

54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents 54 Sings Movie Musicals on Tuesday, April 2 at 9:30pm.