Benjamin Velez News

Take an look at the rehearsals for REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL at A.R.T. with these behind-the-scenes photos. Get a sneak peek at the cast and creative team in action before the show hits the stage.

Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF) has announced that Tony Award Winner Adrienne Warren, Margo Seibert, and more have joined the star-studded line-up for the organization's 2023 Gala tonight, October 23, 2023, at Ziegfeld Ballroom. 

The new musical Kiss My Aztec! will hold an industry presentation of selections from the show on October 23, 2023. This special presentation will be hosted by John Leguizamo.

Janet Dacal, Justina Machado, and more will star in REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL at A.R.T. The show, based on the play by Josefina López and HBO's Real Women Have Curves, opens on December 6, 2023, and runs until January 21, 2024. Don't miss this powerful production.

Get ready for an unforgettable night as theater icons Patti LuPone, Deborah Cox, Eric McCormack, and more take the stage at the Dramatists Guild Foundation 2023 Gala. Join in for a star-studded evening of performances and support a great cause. Save the date and be a part of this must-attend event for theater lovers and supporters.

The Latiné Musical Theatre Lab, LLC has announced its highly anticipated Second Annual Fall Benefit Concert to celebrate Latiné voices in musical theatre. Learn more about the event and find out how to attend here!

Public Works’ The Tempest is running at The Delacorte Theater through Sunday, September 3 as part of Free Shakespeare in the Park. Read the reviews for The Tempest here.

Get a first look at Renée Elise Goldsberry and the ensemble cast in Public Works’ production of THE TEMPEST.

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, August 28, 2023.

Explore exclusive rehearsal photos and behind-the-scenes insights from the upcoming production of Public Works’ THE TEMPEST. Get a sneak peek at the cast and see what goes into bringing this exciting show to life.

Check out photos of Laurence Fishburne, Katrina Lenk, Miriam Silverman, and other talented actors from the New York Stage and Film Summer Season. Get a glimpse of the shows and the actors bringing them to life.

Tiffany Rea-Fisher has been selected to choreograph The Public Theater's upcoming performance of Shakespeare's The Tempest as part of the organization's Public Works program at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park.

The Public Theater has revealed the cast for the Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Public Works’ THE TEMPEST, a new musical adaptation.

New York Stage and Film has announced initial casting today for the 2023 Summer Season July 14-August 6 at Marist College. Jo Bonney has signed on as director for Soft Target and Colette Robert joins the Paradise Ballroom creative team as director. The one man new play, Like They Do In The Movies, written and performed by Laurence Fishburne has shifted dates to August 5 and 6 due to a scheduling conflict.

Today's top stories: Read the reviews for Grey House on Broadway, a new Alicia Keys musical Hell's Kitchen is coming to the Public Theater with Shoshana Bean, and more!

The Public will premiere new musicals and plays by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz, 15-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys, Tony Award winner Itamar Moses, Emerging Writers Group alumni Mary Kathryn Nagle and Ife Olujobi, Pulitzer Prize winner and Writer-in-Residence Suzan- Lori Parks, and Jonathan Larson Grant recipient Benjamin Velez.

American Repertory Theatre has announced titles for its 2023/24 Season, including the highly-anticipated new musical adaptation Gatsby featuring an original score from award-winning recording artist, Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine. 

See photos from the eighteenth annual Fred Ebb Award ceremony. Julia Riew was the recipient of the Fred Ebb Award. The award, named in honor of the late award-winning lyricist Fred Ebb, was presented by Beth Leavel on Monday November 28th from 6-8pm at a by-invitation-only ceremony in the Penthouse Lounge of The American Airlines Theater.

John Leguizamo appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers last night to promote his new movie, The Menu. During the interview, Leguizamo revealed that his new musical, Kiss my Aztec, will open on Broadway in 2023. Leguizamo also discussed playing Bruno in Encanto and 'second acting' Broadway shows. Watch the new interview video now!

Tony nominee Beth Malone and Joél Perez, from the original cast of FUN HOME, are hosting Rhinebeck Writers Retreat’s annual fundraiser “Summer Songs at Sardi’s” on December 1 at 6:30pm.  Guests will be treated to cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, and a concert in Times Square’s iconic Sardi’s restaurant.