Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 16, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 16, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Charles Strouse News
Date of Birth: June 07, 1928 (98)
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
Broadway Composer Charles Strouse Passes Away at 96
Charles Strouse, 96, the celebrated and multi-award-winning American film, television, and Broadway musical composer, died at his home in New York City on May 15.
Writer and Director Robert Benton Passes Away at 92
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of director and writer Robert Benton at the age of 92.
Centenary Stage Company's Young Performers Workshop Reveals Annual Spring Festival Of Shows
Centenary Stage Company’s Young Performers Workshop (YPW) is set to present their annual Spring Festival of Shows May 23 through June 1 in the Little Theatre of the Seay Building on the campus of Centenary University.
What Are Notable Broadway Shows About Lawyers?
Two of the most famous lawyers in modern history are Ross Cellino Jr.
Zach Theatre Unveils 2025/26 Season Featuring DEAR EVAN HANSEN, COME FROM AWAY & More
Zach Theatre in Austin has announced its 2025-26 season, featuring Murder on the Orient Express, Dear Evan Hansen, Annie, Come From Away, and the regional premiere of Suzan-Lori Parks' Sally & Tom, along with holiday favorites and family programming.
Review: ANNIE at Texas Performing Arts
Annie is a heartfelt, faithful revival and a timeless message of hope.
Come 'Behind The Red Curtain' With ANNIE in Sydney
The ever-popular Broadway musical Annie is offering audience members at Wednesday and Thursday evening performances in May a unique, never-before-seen opportunity — and it's all included in the ticket price.
Centenary Stage Company's Young Performers Workshop To Present Spring Festival Of Shows
Centenary Stage Company's Young Performers Workshop is set to present their annual Spring Festival of Shows May 23 through June 1 in the Little Theatre of the Seay Building on the campus of Centenary University at 400 Jefferson Street.
Playwright Joseph Robinette Dies at 86
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Joseph Robinette, Tony-nominated playwright known for A Christmas Story and Charlotte's Web, died on April 24, 2025 at age 86.
SISTER ACT, ANNIE and More Set for Argyle Theatre 2025-26 Season
The Argyle Theatre has unveiled its 2025-2026 Main Stage season—featuring a soul-stirring, dance-filled, and family-friendly lineup of musical theatre hits.
Photos: Inside: New Albany Middle School Theatre’s ANNIE JR
With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City.
Review: ANNIE at the National Theatre in Washington, DC
It's an age-old showbiz adage—never work with children or animals.
REVIEW: ANNIE Provides Sweet Nostalgia For Young And Old
Acclaimed Australian musical theatre icon Anthony Warlow reprises his performance of Billionaire Oliver Warbucks alongside a new generation of talented young performers, and of course an adorable dog, as ANNIE returns to the Sydney stage.
Final Performances of ANNIE in Sydney Now On Sale
With preview performances having begun ahead of the official Opening Night on Thursday, extra final performances have been added today for the Sydney season of the new Australian production of the ever-popular Broadway musical Annie.
Anthony Warlow to Return to ANNIE at Lyric Theatre
Producer John Frost for Crossroads Live announced a Brisbane season of the ever- popular Broadway musical Annie at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC from December following seasons at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre and Melbourne’s Princess Theatre.
GYPSY and More Set for Palo Alto Players 2025/26 Season
Palo Alto Players has revealed its 95th.
ANNIE North American Tour Coming to Pikes Peak Center in March
The American Theatre Guild will present the iconic Tony Award®-winning musical ANNIE.
ANNIE Comes to the Lied Center This Month
Leapin’ Lizards! An all-new tour of the Tony Award-winning musical ANNIE will play the Lied Center for Performing Arts this month.
ANNIE Partners With RSPCA as New Performances Released in Melbourne
Producer John Frost for Crossroads Live has announced that the national Charity Partner for the ever-popular Broadway musical Annie will be the RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals).
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