Amber Ruffin News

Chicago’s legendary sketch and improv comedy theater, The Second City, will return to Berkeley Repertory Theatre with The Best of The Second City. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Previews are now underway for The Wiz on Broadway, which began on March 29. Amber Ruffin, who provided additional material for the book of the anticipated revival, chatted with her old friend Seth Myers on Late Night With Seth Myers, all about the musical. Check out the video here!

The Wiz will launch a $45 digital lottery and $45 in-person rush tickets beginning this week. The musical revival began previews  on Friday, March 29 at the Marquis Theatre. Learn more about how to get discount tickets to The Wiz here!

All new behind-the-scenes rehearsal footage has been released for the Broadway revival of The Wiz, ahead of its first preview performance this Friday, March 29 at the Marquis Theatre. Check out the video here!

Broadway In Boston has revealed its 2024-2025 Broadway In Boston Season at the Citizens Opera House and the Emerson Colonial Theatre. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Discover the exciting lineup for The Bushnell's 2024-2025 Broadway Series.

Shea's Buffalo Theatre has announced the lineup for the 2024-25 Broadway Season. The season kicks off this September with Some Like It Hot. Learn more about the full season here!

 Ensemble Arts Philly has announced the 2024-2025 Broadway series with a lineup of productions, including Broadway’s newest blockbusters, Philly’s favorite revivals, exclusive touring shows, and lively dance performances. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

The Notebook officially opened at the Schoenfeld Theatre last week. Following the show's opening, the cast celebrated the big night at an after party at Tavern on the Green. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration, and you can check out photos here!

The Notebook officially opened at the Schoenfeld Theatre last week. Opening night was held on March 14th, and BroadwayWorld was there! Check out photos of the VIPs arriving at the big night here!

Concord Theatricals has secured exclusive worldwide stage licensing rights to Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Matthew López and Amber Ruffin’s Some Like It Hot. Learn more about the show here!

Broadway in Kansas City has announced its upcoming season for 2024-25. The season will kick off in December with Funny Girl, and continue for a total of 7 shows. Learn more about the full season here!

Nichelle Lewis recently appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show, where she took the stage to perform 'Home' from The Wiz! Lewis plays the role of Dorothy in the musical, which is currently embarking on its pre-Broadway tour. Check out the video here!

Get the latest updates on DCPA Broadway's 2024/25 subscription season and newly added attractions. Stay tuned for exciting performances and theatrical experiences coming your way.

The pre-Broadway National Tour of THE WIZ concluded its run with a sold-out three week stop at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Learn more about the show and see when it's coming to Broadway.

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, March 4, 2024.

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts has announced its latest lineup of Broadway productions for 2024/2025 The new season features 10 stage productions direct from Broadway that have collectively been showered with 33 Tony Awards®, 18 Drama Desk Awards and five Laurence Olivier Awards. Learn which shows are included.

As The Wiz lands in Los Angeles prior to its Broadway run, Deborah Cox appeared on The Talk to perform 'Believe in Yourself' from the hit musical. Cox plays Glinda the Good Witch in the 13-city tour of The Wiz. Watch the video of her performance now!

The new season features eight productions, including Broadway musicals BACK TO THE FUTURE and & JULIET. 

According to NPR, The Second City has opened its first New York Location, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Learn more here!