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Video: Bradley Dean Performs 'Be Italian' at Broadway Backwards 2024
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 13, 2024


Watch Bradley Dean perform “Be Italian” from Nine at this year's Broadway Backwards.

Tony-Winner Alex Newell To Headline COMMUNITEA DANCE LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2024


Join the Arsht Center's free LGBTQ+ Pride celebration, CommuniTEA Dance, returning June 9 with star Alex Newell.

Video: Watch Arielle Jacobs Perform 'Why God Why?' at BROADWAY BACKWARDS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2024


Watch Arielle Jacobs' performance of 'Why God Why?' at Broadway Backwards!

Video: Watch Len Cariou & Chip Zien Perform 'It Couldn't Please Me More' at BROADWAY BACKWARDS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2024


Watch Len Cariou and Chip Zien perform 'It Couldn't Please Me More' at Broadway Backwards!

Video: Watch Alex Newell Sing 'Back to Before' at BROADWAY BACKWARDS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2024


Watch Alex Newell's performance of Back to Before at Broadway Backwards 2024.

Patricia Hodge, Lucie Jones, Cedric Neal, Zizi Strallen, and Jac Yarrow Will Lead 50th Anniversary Concert of PIPPIN
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2024


The latest stars have been announced to join Tony Award-winning Broadway star of Shucked, Grammy nominated Alex Newell, in the upcoming 50th anniversary concert production of PIPPIN, with the score performed by the London Musical Theatre Orchestra.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 14, 2024
by - Mar 14, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 14, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Video: Julie Benko Performs 'Luck Be A Lady' at BROADWAY BACKWARDS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2024


On Monday night, Julie Benko opened the 2024 edition of Broadway Backwards with a flirty and fierce rendition of “Luck Be a Lady” from Guys and Dolls. She rolled the dice alongside an ensemble of women, for a fun and empowering dance number. Check out the video here!

Photos: Alex Newell, Shoshana Bean, and More Perform at BROADWAY BACKWARDS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2024


Tony Award winners, Broadway legends and newcomers alike spectacularly shared LGBTQ+ stories through show tunes at Broadway Backwards at Broadway’s New Amsterdam Theatre on March 11, 2024. Check out photos from the event here!

Setlist Revealed for BROADWAY BACKWARDS Featuring Shoshana Bean, Tituss Burgess & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2024


The setlist has been revealed for Broadway Backwards! See who is performing.

Limited Tickets Remain for BROADWAY BACKWARDS Hosted by Jenn Colella
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2024


Only a few seats remain for Broadway Backwards, the star-studded annual evening of reimagined show tunes that share LGBTQ+ love stories. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Julie Benko, Norbert Leo Butz, Joshua Henry and More Set For BROADWAY BACKWARDS
by Stephi Wild - Feb 29, 2024


Stars of Broadway and beyond have joined the lineup for this year's Broadway Backwards. Learn more about who is joining the event, set for March 11!

Shoshana Bean, Tituss Burgess, Jordan Fisher, Alex Newell, and More Set For BROADWAY BACKWARDS
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2024


The lineup has been announced for Broadway Backwards, which returns on Monday, March 11, 2024. Find out who will be performing at the event here!

Photos: Go Inside Black Theatre Coalition's BUILDING THE CHANGE Gala
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 13, 2024


Just last night, the Black Theatre Coalition hosted its Inaugural BTC Gala, celebrating entertainment professionals working in theater, film, television, cultural institutions, and music. Check out photos from inside the big night here!

Jamie Muscato to Join Eric McCormack, Rachel Tucker, and More In WILD ABOUT YOU Concert
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 11, 2024


Jamie Muscato will be joining Eric McCormack, Rachel Tucker, Oliver Tompsett, and Tori Allen-Martin in the new musical in concert Wild About You, which is making its World Premiere at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Ava DuVernay to be Honored at Black Theatre Coalition's BUILDING THE CHANGE Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2024


Black Theatre Coalition will honor Producer and Director Ava DuVernay with the first Poitier-Belafonte Award for Cultural Activism at its Inaugural “Building the Change” Gala.

Alex Newell Will Perform a Solo Concert at Cadogan Hall in September 2024
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2024


Star of stage and screen Alex Newell will perform live at Cadogan Hall on Sunday 1 September 2024 at 2:30pm and 6.30pm.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 1, 2024
by - Feb 1, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 1, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Alex Newell Will Lead PIPPIN 50th Anniversary Concert in London
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2024


Alex Newell will lead the 50th anniversary concert production of Pippin, taking place at London's Palladium this year, featuring a 25-piece orchestra and 50-strong choir.

Black Theatre Coalition To Host Inaugural BUILDING THE CHANGE Gala On February 12
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2024


Co-founders T. Oliver Reid, Warren Adams, and Reginald “Reggie” Van Lee, along with Board Members Aaliytha Stevens and Naila McKenzie, have announced that the Black Theatre Coalition will host its Inaugural Gala on Monday, February 12, 2024 in New York City at the Rainbow Room (30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th Floor).

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