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Photos: First Look at the Cast of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, Starring Grant Gustin and Isabelle McCalla
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2023


We've got your first look at the cast of the upcoming Broadway musical Water For Elephants! Check out photos of the cast, led by Grant Gustin and Isabelle McCalla, here!

Full Cast Set For WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway; Plus Watch a New Music Video!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2023


The full cast has been announced for the Broadway premiere of the new musical WATER FOR ELEPHANTS. Find out who is joining the cast, plus watch a brand new music video here!

Jeff Calhoun Directed ELVIS - A MUSICAL REVOLUTION Opens the Season at the Walnut Street Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2023


The new musical Elvis – A Musical Revolution will make it's North American premiere at the Walnut Street Theatre. Directed and choreographed by two-time Tony Award-nominated director Jeff Calhoun, the production begins previews October 3, and opens October 11.

Jessica Phillips, Analise Scarpaci & Jennifer Fouché to Lead BORN COUNTRY Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 1, 2023


On May 5, 2023, Mara Burros Sandler from Be Forward Productions will present an industry reading of Born Country, a new musical with music from chart-topping country artists and a book by Eric Holmes and Erin Holmes.

54 SINGS LADY GAGA And More Taking The Stage Next Week At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2022


Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

54 Below to Present THE CHRISTMAS CAROLS This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2022


54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present THE CHRISTMAS CAROLS from Emmy nominee Kat Radley and the Off-Broadway writing team of Bryan Blaskie and Manny Hagopian.

Photos: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Takes its Final Bows on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 19, 2022


Dear Evan Hansen, the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning musical, played its final Broadway performance on September 18, 2022. Check out photos of the cast taking their final Broadway bows!

DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Sam Primack Takes Over Our Instagram!
by HaleyJane Rose - Aug 10, 2022


Tune into our Instagram story today as Dear Evan Hansen star Sam Primack takes you behind the scenes as he sings the National Anthem at the Mets game at Citi Field vs. the Cincinnatti Reds!

Photos: STRANGER THINGS Star Gaten Matarazzo Joins DEAR EVAN HANSEN On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2022


See all new photos of Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo in Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway. Get a first look at his return to Broadway in the Tony, Grammy and Oliver Award-winning musical.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN Will Play Final Broadway Performance This Fall
by Joshua Wright - Jun 7, 2022


Dear Evan Hansen, the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning musical, will play its final Broadway performance this fall, almost six years after it opened at the Music Box Theatre. Find out how to get tickets to the last month's of shows and more.

STRANGER THINGS Star Gaten Matarazzo Will Return to Broadway in DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Stephi Wild - May 25, 2022


Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo is headed back to Broadway! He will make his Broadway return in the role of Jared Kleinmann in Dear Evan Hansen, beginning July 19. Get the scoop.

Photos: Zachary Noah Piser to Step Into the Role of Evan Hansen in DEAR EVAN HANSEN Beginning Tonight!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2022


Tonight (May 17, 2022), Zachary Noah Piser, will step into the of ‘Evan Hansen’ on Broadway in Dear Evan Hansen, the Tony, Grammy and Oliver Award-winning musical. Piser, who has been part of the Dear Evan Hansen family since March 2019 and was most recently the ‘Evan’ alternate on Broadway, becomes the first Asian American actor to play the role full-time.

Photos: Get a Behind-The-Scenes Look at Ben Levi Ross in DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2022


Ben Levi Ross was welcomed back to the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street) on March 22, where he re-joined the Broadway company of Dear Evan Hansen as 'Evan Hansen.' Ross made his Broadway debut as a cover in Dear Evan Hansen in 2017, and went on to star as the original Evan in the first North American Tour.

Ben Levi Ross Returns to DEAR EVAN HANSEN Beginning Tomorrow For Eight Weeks Only
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2022


Ben Levi Ross will be welcomed back to the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street) this Tuesday, March 22, where he will re-join the Broadway company of Dear Evan Hansen as ‘Evan Hansen.’

Bobby Daye and Michael Kostroff join Mary Testa In Reading of New Musical EVERYONE COMES TO ELAINE'S
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2022


New York Theatre Barn will present a reading of Everyone Comes to Elaine’s, a new musical about iconic restaurateur Elaine Kaufman with Tony Award® nominee Mary Testa (Oklahoma, The Gardens of Anuncia) in the title role. Bobby Daye (Moulin Rouge, Shrek, The Color Purple) and Michael Kostroff (HBO’s “The Wire”, The Producers) join Testa and the cast.

Zachary Noah Piser Will Take Over Title Role in DEAR EVAN HANSEN, and More New Casting For 2022
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2022


This spring, the show will welcome back Ben Levi Ross, who earned critical acclaim when he originated the role of 'Evan Hansen' on the first North American tour after understudying the role on Broadway. Zachary Noah Piser, who has been part of the Dear Evan Hansen family since March 2019 and is currently the 'Evan' alternate on Broadway, will then become the first Asian American actor to step into the role full-time.

Mary Testa To Play Restaurateur Elaine Kaufman In Reading Of New Musical EVERYONE COMES TO ELAINE'S
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2022


New York Theatre Barn will present a reading of Everyone Comes to Elaine's, a new musical about iconic restaurateur Elaine Kaufman with Mary Testa (Oklahoma, The Gardens of Anuncia) in the title role. Directed by Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun (Newsies, Bonnie and Clyde, Big River), the reading will take place on March 4th, 2022, in New York City.

VIDEO: Jordan Fisher Talks DEAR EVAN HANSEN on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - Jan 11, 2022


Jordan Fisher appeared on CBS Mornings this morning to discuss returning to Broadway in the title role of Dear Evan Hansen. The actor also touched on his own mental health struggles and how they allow him to connect to the role. Fisher also discussed his personal rules regarding social media and expecting a baby with his wife!

Jared Goldsmith Takes Over Our Instagram Today for DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Dec 15, 2021


Today is going to be a great day and here's why... Jared Goldsmith from Dear Evan Hansen is taking over our Instagram! Join in as he takes our followers behind-the-scenes on a show day, talks about his original music, and more!

The Empire State Building Will Light Up Blue to Celebrate DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Return To Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2021


Dear Evan Hansen returns to Broadway tomorrow, Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 7:30 pm at the Music Box Theatre (239 W 45th Street). The production will be the final Broadway show to make its return this year. 

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