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2025 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2025

The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!

Theatre Producers of Color Reveals 2024 Cohort
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2024

Theatre Producers of Color has revealed their 2024 cohort for the fourth-annual education program – “Producing 101'. Learn about the new cohort and the program!

Theatre Producers of Color Announces 2023 Cohorts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2023

Theatre Producers of Color, the newly formed organization committed to supporting the next generation of BIPOC producers by providing access to education, training, and mentorship, announced their 2023 cohort for the third-annual education program – “Producing 101'.

Riza Takahaski Announced as Host of Broadstream's New Digital Series AUTHENTICALLY YOU
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2022

Broadstream announced today that Authentically You, a new digital series hosted by Riza Takahaski (Mean Girls), is now available for streaming exclusively on the new, free-for-user streaming platform.

TPOC Announces Cohort for 'Commercial Theatre Producing 101'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2022

Theatre Producers of Color (TPOC), a newly formed organization committed to supporting the next generation of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) producers by providing access to education, training, and mentorship, announced today their 2022 cohort for the second-annual educational program – “Commercial Theatre Producing 101.”

Photos: Isabelle McCalla, Shereen Pimentel and More Sing The Music Of Ben Caplan at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2021

On Friday, November 12th Feinstein's/54 Below hosted the return of composer Ben Caplan with Heart Of The Moment.

Linda Eder, Natalie Walker & More to Perform Next Week at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2021

Next week, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Megan Hilty, Linda Eder, Mykal Kilgore & More to Perform at Feinstein's/54 Below in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2021

Next month, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Isabelle McCalla, Storm Lever, Dan DeLuca and More to Sing The Music of Ben Caplan at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2021

FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present The Music of Ben Caplan: Heart Of The Moment on November 12th, 2021, at 9:45pm. 

Ahava Theatre Presents Virtual Fundraiser Featuring Music From FUNNY GIRL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2020

Ahava Theatre Company will present Hello Gorgeous: Funny Folx in Concert, a virtual fundraiser for International Sanctuary. International Sanctuary is a nonprofit organization that empowers girls and women escaping human trafficking in growing community centers across the globe.

Photo Coverage: Go Inside Sabrina Carpenter's First Night in MEAN GIRLS
by Katherine Lee - Mar 11, 2020

Singer, songwriter and actress Sabrina Carpenter is making her Broadway debut in the role of Cady Heron! She played her first performance yesterday, Tuesday, March 10th at the August Wilson Theatre.

Sabrina Carpenter to Make Broadway Debut as Cady Heron in MEAN GIRLS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2020

The producers of Mean Girls announced today that singer, songwriter and actress Sabrina Carpenter will make her Broadway debut in the role of 'Cady Heron' beginning Tuesday, March 10th at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street). She will play a limited 14-week engagement through Sunday, June 7th. For information regarding Sabrina's specific performance schedule, please refer to www.MeanGirlsonBroadway.com.

Wake Up With BWW 12/26: Ethan Slater Performs '(Just A) Simple Sponge' and More!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 26, 2019

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! We hope everyone who celebrates had a great Christmas, full of family, friends, and love.

Photo Flash: Paige Davis, Jewelle Blackman and More at Broadway Sessions HOLIDAY SHOW at The Beechman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2019

Last night Broadway Sessions offered up it's annual All Star Holiday Show at The Laurie Beechman. Broadway Sessions alumni will reunited for an evening of holiday music, magic, laughs and love.

Catherine Brunell Joins The Broadway Cast Of MEAN GIRLS Beginning Tonight
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2019

Catherine Brunell (Something Rotten!, Thoroughly Modern Millie) will join the cast of Mean Girls as 'Mrs. Heron / Ms. Norbury / Mrs. George' beginning tonight, Wednesday, December 11. Tony Award nominee Jennifer Simard played her final performance in the roles on Sunday, December 8.