Stevie Walker-Webb

Aurelia Williams and Awa Sal Secka Join Cast of WANTED on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2026

Aurelia Williams and Awa Sal Secka will join the Broadway cast of WANTED as Sissy and Flo, two sharp-witted maids, at The James Earl Jones Theatre alongside Solea Pfeiffer, Liisi LaFontaine, Ledisi, and Luke James.

Alicia Keys' Kaleidoscope Dreams Foundation Partners With Musical WANTED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2026

Kaleidoscope Dreams Foundation is partnering with the upcoming Broadway musical, WANTED. This partnership will provide experiences for early-career theater professionals, New York-area youth, and community groups as the production comes to Broadway.

Cast Set For BOCKING at Baltimore Center Stage
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026

Baltimore Center Stage has announced the cast for the world premiere of Bocking, a new comedy by Preston Crowder that will be directed by Artistic Director Stevie Walker-Webb.

Luke James Joins Cast of WANTED on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 23, 2026

Three-time Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Luke James has joined the Broadway cast of  WANTED. James will star as Elijah, alongside Solea Pfeiffer as Mary Clarke, Liisi LaFontaine as Martha Clarke and Ledisi as Tallulah Clarke.

Ledisi Joins The Broadway Cast of New Musical WANTED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2026

Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, actress, author, and producer Ledisi will head to Broadway this fall in the new musical WANTED. Ledisi will star as Tallulah Clarke, mother of the sisters Clarke.

Ballroom-Inspired XTRAVAGANZA Will Come to Baltimore in 2027
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2026

XTRAVAGANZA will be performed at Baltimore Center Stage next year. Performances will run May 7–June 13, 2027. The ballroom-inspired musical features a book by R. Eric Thomas, with music and lyrics by Khiyon Hursey.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Sardi's Sold, Broadway Booms & Phantom Makes History in Sydney
by Alex Freeman - Mar 30, 2026

This week's theater news spans the globe, from a massive outdoor Phantom of the Opera making history on Sydney Harbour to Shakespeare's birthday celebrations in Chicago, a landmark West End awards night in London, and a new home for one of New York's most celebrated Off-Broadway companies. Closer to home, Broadway is reporting record-breaking grosses and attendance even as international tourism dips, while one of the Theatre District's most beloved institutions — Sardi's — prepares for a temporary farewell as it changes hands. And as the world marked World Theatre Day on March 27, the stories this week serve as a fitting reminder of just how alive and far-reaching the art form remains.

Video: The New Group Kicks Off New Season from It's New Home at The Theater at St. Clement’s
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 25, 2026

The New Group officially has a new home! The off-Broadway institution inaugurates its new space at The Theater at St. Clement’s with The Adding Machine by Elmer L. Rice with revisions by Thomas Bradshaw, directed by Scott Elliott. Watch in this video as The New Group team celebrates this special homecoming.  

Solea Pfeiffer and Liisi LaFontaine Will Lead WANTED on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2026

The musical WANTED, formerly known as Gun & Powder, is headed to Broadway this fall! The new musical will star Solea Pfeiffer and Liisi LaFontaine, as Mary and Martha Clarke, respectively.

Darius Case Joins Workshop Cast of New Musical XTRAVAGANZA
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2026

Darius 'Zenith' Case has joined the workshop cast of the new musical XTRAVAGANZA, which tells the true story of ballroom icon and voguing trailblazer José Xtravaganza.

New Musical XTRAVAGANZA To Bring True Story Of Vogue Trailblazer To The Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2025

A new musical titled XTRAVAGANZA is currently in development with an invited workshop presentation at Gibney Studios in New York. Featuring music and lyrics by Khiyon Hursey and a book by R. Eric Thomas, the project is inspired by the life of ballroom pioneer José Xtravaganza.

THE ADDING MACHINE and More Set For The New Group 2026 Season at at The Theater at St. Clement's
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2025

The New Group has announced the move to its new home at The Theater at St. Clement’s, one of the original venues of the Off-Broadway movement. Learn more here!

OH HAPPY DAY! at The Public Theater Extends to November 9
by Gillian Blum - Nov 2, 2025

Oh Happy Day! at the Public Theater by writer-director duo Jordan E. Cooper and Stevie Walker-Webb extended again, now running through November 9 at Martinson Hall.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 17, 2025- RAGTIME Returns to Broadway and More
by - Oct 17, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 17, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Review Roundup: Jordan E. Cooper's OH HAPPY DAY Opens At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2025

OH HAPPY DAY! opens tonight at The Public Theater. The play is a theatrical reimagining of Noah’s Ark from Tony Award-nominated writer and director duo Jordan E. Cooper and Stevie Walker-Webb. Read reviews for the production!

Photos: Jordan E. Cooper's OH HAPPY DAY! Celebrates Opening Night
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 16, 2025

The Public Theater is now presenting the New York premiere of OH HAPPY DAY!, a new play featuring original songs by Grammy Award-winning Donald Lawrence, written by Tony Award-nominated Jordan E. Cooper, and directed by Tony Award-nominated and Obie Award-winning Stevie Walker-Webb. Check out photos from opening night here!

Photos: Jordan E. Cooper's OH HAPPY DAY At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2025

Check out newly released production photos of Jordan E. Cooper's latest production OH HAPPY DAY! now in performances at The Public Theater.

Jordan E. Cooper's OH HAPPY DAY! Extends at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025

The Public Theater will begin previews for the New York premiere of OH HAPPY DAY!. The production has now been extended. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Baltimore Center Stage and Breaking the Binary Theatre Unveil Cohort of the Trans History Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2025

Baltimore Center Stage and Breaking the Binary Theatre joined forces earlier this year to launch a groundbreaking national initiative: The Trans History Project. Learn more!

All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2025 - A Complete Guide
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025

BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!