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Video: Meryl Streep Calls ONLY MURDERS Song 'A Gift': 'I Still Sing It To My Grandchildren'
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 26, 2024

Ahead of the Season 4 premiere on Tuesday, the stars of Only Murders in the Building were interviewed on Good Morning America to tease the new season and talk about what fans can expect. During the interview, Meryl Streep discussed joining the hit series and singing 'Look for the Light' in Season 3.

Shaina Taub Will Host Broadway for Harris Community Launch
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 26, 2024

Shaina Taub, creator and star of Broadway’s Tony-winning Suffs, will host the Broadway for Harris Community Launch Call tonight, Monday, August 26 from 6:00-7:00pm ET. The call will take place over Zoom and is open to the public.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Set for COUNTDOWN TO THE POLLS Virtual Volunteer and Training Rally Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 24, 2024

According to an Instagram post from When We All Vote, Lin Manuel-Miranda will join the organization's Countdown to the Polls Volunteer and Training Rally on Tuesday, August 27th from 8-9pm EST.

Reboot Studios Announces 2024 Funding Recipients To Elevate Diverse Jewish Stories
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2024

Reboot Studios has announced the recipients of its 2024 Creator Fund, providing financing support for four cross-platform Jewish media productions.

Billy Porter, Michaela Jaé, & More Join WARRIORS Album
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 22, 2024

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis unveil the second group of voices for the star-studded cast of the concept album, WARRIORS. Newly announced are THE HURRICANES featuring Billy Porter as Granger, Michaela Jaé as Yaya and Mykal Kilgore as Élan, and more.

Society of Composers & Lyricists To Present Benj Pasek, Justin Paul and Jeff Beal With The Ambassador Award
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2024

The Society of Composers & Lyricists will honor Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Jeff Beal with the Ambassador Award at the SCL New York Holiday Party on December 4, 2024.

70+ Broadway Stars Unite in Support of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 20, 2024

New York’s theater community is organizing to support Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 presidential election. Broadway for Harris is a volunteer coalition of industry professionals and theater enthusiasts united to elect Kamala Harris, Tim Walz and down ballot Democratic candidates this November.

Spotlight: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at The Tobin Center
by BWW Special Offer - Aug 20, 2024

Dear Evan Hansen National Tour at The Tobin Center

DEAR EVAN HANSEN Sydney Season Extends
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2024

Sydney Theatre Company and Michael Cassel Group have announced the Australian premiere season of Dear Evan Hansen has been extended due to overwhelming demand, with tickets now on sale for final shows through until 1 December 2024.

Video: Steve Martin and ONLY MURDERS Songwriters Reunite for New Singalong of 'Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It?'
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 19, 2024

Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, Marc Shaiman, and Steve Martin have reunited for a live singalong of Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It? from Only Murders in the Building. Martin sang the patter song in the third season of the hit Hulu series, which has been nominated for an Emmy. Watch the video now!

DEAR EVAN HANSEN, MEAN GIRLS, and More Set For Broadway in Scranton 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2024

Broadway in Scranton has announced its upcoming 2024-25 season, featuring four shows. The season kicks off in November with Ain't Too Proud, and continues with The Addams Family, Dear Evan Hansen, and Mean Girls. Learn more about the season lineup here!

Marc Anthony And More Join WARRIORS Album From Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2024

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis have unveiled initial casting for The Warriors concept album, out everywhere October 18.

DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL is Coming to Southern Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2024

CAPA will present THEATERWORKSUSA’S production of Dog Man: The Musical, based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Simon Bailey Will Lead COME ALIVE! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2024

The cast has been announced for ‘COME ALIVE!' The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular, which is set to open at The Empress Museum in London's Earls Court. Performances begin on  23rd September 2024. 

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 14, 2024
by - Aug 14, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 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: Hulu Releases New Trailer for ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 4
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 13, 2024

Hulu has just released a new trailer for the fourth season of the hit comedy series, Only Murders in the Building. In the new season, the characters will spend some time in Los Angeles as this in-universe movie based on the podcast is being developed. Watch the new trailer!

Exclusive: Breaking Down Pasek & Paul and Shaiman & Wittman's Emmy-Nominated Collaboration
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 13, 2024

BroadwayWorld sat down with Emmy-Award nominated songwriters Benj Pasek & Justin Paul and Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman to speak with them about the process of working together on Only Murders in the Building, crafting the patter song for the show, and how they knew Steve Martin could pull it off.

Broadway Phenomenon DEAR EVAN HANSEN (Querido Evan Hansen) Opens in São Paulo, Addressing Serious Issues With Consciense, Sensibility and a Nice Score
by Claudio Erlichman - Aug 12, 2024

The winner of 6 Tonys, the Grammy and the Olivier Award for Best Musical, DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it. Directed by Tadeu Aguiar, the show can be seen until September 22nd, promising to provide an exciting and unforgettable experience for the audience.

Why Fans Are Demanding Jeremy Jordan Stars in THE GREATEST SHOWMAN Musical
by Joshua Wright - Aug 12, 2024

Disney's recent announcement at D23 that The Greatest Showman is being adapted for the stage has sparked widespread excitement among fans. The discussion quickly turned to casting, and by overwhelming demand, Jeremy Jordan emerged as the top choice.

Video: THE GREATEST SHOWMAN Stage Adaptation Previews at D23
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 10, 2024

Watch the preview for THE GREATEST SHOWMAN stage adaptation at D23 in the video here!

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