This week’s theatre news highlights key shifts in leadership, policy, and industry trends. From calls for cultural organizations to expand their audiences to the reintroduction of legislation supporting performing artists, financial sustainability remains a pressing theme. On Broadway, Hell’s Kitchen earns a GRAMMY, while Sardi’s prepares to welcome back Broadway Bets. Leadership changes at the Kennedy Center, Syracuse Stage, and Soulpepper Theatre signal transitions across major institutions, and international headlines bring further challenges, including the cancellation of Coraline and Opera Australia’s ongoing turmoil. As the industry navigates these developments, adaptation and advocacy remain at the forefront.
Several Broadway alums were in attendance at The 67th GRAMMY Awards last night, including Cynthia Erivo who performed a rendition of Fly Me to the Moon in honor of the late Quincy Jones. Take a look at photos from the evening here!
It's music's biggest night! Sabrina Carpenter, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, and more took home awards at The 67th Annual GRAMMYs, now available to rewatch on Paramount+. Check out the full list of GRAMMY winners here!
Hell's Kitchen has won the GRAMMY Award for Best Musical Theater Album at the 67th GRAMMY Awards! The GRAMMY will be awarded to Shoshana Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon, Kecia Lewis & Maleah Jou Moon as the Principal Vocalists, Adam Blackstone, Alicia Keys & Tom Kitt as Producers and Alicia Keys as Composer & Lyricist.
Six new recordings have earned nominations for Best Musical Theatre Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards, including: Hell's Kitchen, Merrily We Roll Along, The Outsiders, Suffs, The Notebook, and The Wiz.
On Jan. 27, 2025, New York's music community gathered for the Recording Academy New York Chapter Nominee Celebration ahead of the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Attendees included 2025 GRAMMY nominees Nicole Scherzinger, Brody Grant, Sky Lakota-Lynch, and more. Take a look at photos here!
All new production photos have been released from the new musical HELL’S KITCHEN, currently playing at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre, which now features Jessica Vosk. Check out the photos here!
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of performer and mentor John A. Waddell. He passed away on January 1 at the age of 83. Based in Bloomington, IL, Waddell was a trailblazing African American vocalist with an illustrious operatic career.
Go behind the scenes at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with the cast of Hell's Kitchen. Watch the cast perform in the rain as they discuss their memories from previous parades in the video here!
On Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 7:00 pm join the Palace Theater and the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra for an exciting night of beautiful music and fond memories, celebrating 20 years of Broadway musicals at the Palace Theater!
Alicia Keys is looking back at the education and educators that have led to her massive success. The Hell's Kitchen writer recently visited her old performing arts school, also reuniting with a former teacher who has been integral to her journey. Watch the video now!
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Kecia Lewis was recognized as one of The Root's most influential Black Americans. She performed 'Perfect Way To Die' from Hell's Kitchen. Check out the video here!
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, December 9, 2024.
The Classical Theatre of Harlem has revealed its 2025 season. The upcoming season will feature a thrilling array of performances, including the beloved Holiday Concert Series and much more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Watch Shoshana Bean, who plays her final performance in Hell's Kitchen on Sunday, December 1, and castmate Jakeim Hart cover Alicia Keys' 'Lesson Learned' in the video here!
Kelsee Kimmel (SIX) will make her return to Broadway as the Standby for the role of “Jersey” in Hell's Kitchen on Broadway. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Your Monster, the recent horror comedy starring Melissa Barrera, will be available to rent or purchase on digital starting Tuesday, November 12. The cast also includes Tommy Dewey, Edmund Donovan, Kayla Foster, Meghann Fahy, Brandon Victor Dixon, Ike Ufomadu, and Lana Young.
Aaron Lazar, Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande more were nominated for GRAMMYS. Check out the full list of nominations now! The Outsiders, Suffs and more were nominated in the Best Musical Theatre Album category.
