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Photo Flash: First Look at & JULIET
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2019


& Juliet officially opened at Manchester Opera House tonight (1 October 2019).

BWW Interview: Aneesa Folds Masters the Full-Contact Wordplay of FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME
by Naomi Serviss - Sep 27, 2019


Folds joins her free-styling idols in this high wire act of rap and improv that is the original hip-hop musical from back before Lin-Manuel Miranda opened a history book.

Photo Flash: Meet The Cast Of & JULIET On The West End
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2019


New photographs of the joyous new West End musical that imagines Juliet's famous ending as just her beginning show some of the stunning costumes by Great Comet designer, Paloma Young.

Atlantic Records to Release & JULIET London Cast Recording
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 10, 2019


Atlantic Records is proud to announce the release of a?oe& JULIET (ORIGINAL LONDON CAST RECORDING),a?? the official companion to the hugely anticipated new West End musical featuring the music of legendary pop songwriter Max Martin. The eagerly awaited album is available now for pre-order HERE; all pre-orders will be joined by an instantly available pre-release download of a?oeRoar,a?? performed by Miriam-Teak Lee and streaming now HERE. a?oe& JULIET (ORIGINAL LONDON CAST RECORDING)a?? arrives November 20th at all DSPs and streaming services.

FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Announces Digital Lottery; Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daveed Diggs, Christopher Jackson Among Special Guest Stars
by Julie Musbach - Sep 4, 2019


FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME will begin previews on Friday, September 13 at the Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th Street.

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Six Degrees of Separation (Or Less) to Every Show on Broadway!
by Abigail Charpentier - Sep 14, 2019


Since creating and starring in In the Heights and Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda has become one of the most influential creators on Broadway. His work has earned him great acclaim and he's collected too many awards to count, including a Pulitzer Prize, an Emmy Award, three Grammy Awards, three Tony Awards and a Kennedy Center Honor.

Up On The Marquee: FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Takes Over the Booth Theatre
by Walter McBride - Aug 23, 2019


Freestyle Love Supreme will play a limited 16 week run, opening on Wednesday, October 2, through Sunday, January 5, 2020.

PHOTO: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daveed Diggs, and the Full FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Crew Pose Together
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2019


Freestyle Love Supreme is headed to Broadway! The full crew, including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daveed Diggs, Christopher Jackson, James Monroe Iglehart, and more, all posed for a photo together recently, which Iglehart posted on Twitter.

Tickets on Sale Tomorrow 7/9 for FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME
by Julie Musbach - Jul 8, 2019


Tickets go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, July 9 for FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME, the highly-acclaimed improv sensation created by Thomas Kail, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Anthony Veneziale in 2004 before In The Heights and Hamilton.

Everything You Need to Know About the 2019-2020 Broadway Season!
by Linnae Medeiros - Jul 17, 2019


The 2019-2020 Broadway season is in full gear! Thirty-eight productions have been announced so far to hit the Great White Way this season, so there is plenty for theatergoers to look forward to! With all such a variety of musicals and plays, new works and revivals, we're getting you prepared by giving you a peek at each of the productions announced to arrived on the Great White Way this season! Take a peek at all the excitement!

Summer Flashback: IN THE HEIGHTS Opens on Broadway!
by Linnae Medeiros - Jun 28, 2019


No me diga! While we wait to see the Tony-winning Best Musical In the Heights up on the big screen next year, we're looking back at the show's Broadway beginnings with this special video of Lin-Manuel Miranda, Karen Olivo, Mandy Gonzalez, and more on their opening night at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. Check out all the footage!

VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Plays 'Wheel of Freestyle' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 19, 2019


Lin-Manuel Miranda returns to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to face off against The Roots' Tarik Trotter  in 'The Wheel of Freestyle.' In the competition, each is given three random words they've never seen before, like 'Daenerys Targaryen' and 'Pikachu,' and they must work them all into a freestyle rap. Plus, Lin-Manuel Miranda makes a major announcement about his return to Broadway.

FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME To Land On Broadway This Fall!
by Alan Henry - Jun 18, 2019


Lin-Manuel Miranda announced on Jimmy Fallon tonight that freestyle love supreme, the hip-hop, improv, live music experience from Thomas Kail, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Anthony Veneziale, is headed to Broadway this fall for a limited engagement!

#TBT: IN THE HEIGHTS Says Goodbye To Broadway
by Linnae Medeiros - Mar 7, 2019


Lights up in Washington Heights! The Tony-winning Best Musical In the Heights celebrates its eleventh anniversary this week, so in honor of the occasion, we're looking back at the show's closing night speech courtesy of Lin-Manuel Miranda. Check out all the footage below!

VIDEO: Bill Sherman Discusses His Work on SESAME STREET and His Responsibility to the Children on TODAY
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2019


For the past decade, Sesame Street music director Bill Sherman has written over 3000 original songs for the hit children's television series. Sherman recently sat down with the Today Show to discuss his work on Sesame Street, and how he feels he has a responsibility to the children.

THE BUBBLY BLACK GIRL SHEDS HER CHAMELEON SKIN Comes to Maplewood's Burgdorff Center For The Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2019


New theater company comes to Maplewood, NJ from the prolific vision of Gregory Omar Osborne. The launch of Progressive Theater is made possible through the support of South Orange/Maplewood Coalition on Race & Maplewood Township bringing you THE BUBBLY BLACK GIRL SHEDS HER CHAMELEON SKIN in lieu of Black History Month, February 16th & 17th. Progressive Theater aims to tell culturally enriched stories that empower people of color, and captivate all audiences with the focus being on the change we want to see in the theater community.

Photo Flash: First Look At FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2019


Lin-Manuel Miranda's comedy hip hop group Freestyle Love Supreme is currently playing a limited engagement off-Broadway at the Greenwich House Theatre. See the crew along with pop-up performers Tony Award-winner James Monroe Iglehart and Tony-nominee Christopher Jackson sharing the stage at a first look at the production below!

Photo Coverage: FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Is Back! Go Inside Opening Night
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 13, 2019


Lin-Manuel Miranda's comedy hip hop group Freestyle Love Supreme celebrated opening night of their new off-Broadway show last night, February 12.

BWW Review: Hip-Hop Improv FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Dazzles With Verbal Dexterity
by Michael Dale - Feb 13, 2019


The only part of FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME that doesn't bounce off an audience response comes at the very beginning when four voices announce a 'mic check' and standard phrases like 'mic one check' and 'this is microphone two' get extended into a frenetic off-the-cuff mixture of words, rhythms and beats.

Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think Of FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Off-Broadway?
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2019


Lin-Manuel Miranda's comedy hip hop group Freestyle Love Supreme celebrated opening night of their new off-Broadway show tonight!

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