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Roundabout's COVENANT Extends Through December 10
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2023


Roundabout Theatre Company has announced by popular demand a one-week extension of the world premiere of Covenant by York Walker, directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene.

World Premiere of COVENANT Extended at Roundabout Underground
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2023


Roundabout Theatre Company will present a one-week extension of the world premiere of Covenant by York Walker, directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene.

World Premiere of COVENANT to Open at Roundabout Underground Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2023


Roundabout Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Covenant by York Walker, directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene, which opens tomorrow, October 26.

& JULIET Will Celebrate One Year on Broadway With Fan Activities, Sweepstakes, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2023


& Juliet will commemorate one year on Broadway at the Sondheim Theatre with a week-long celebration Tuesday, November 14 - Friday, November 17. Learn more about the upcoming events here!

& JULIET Will Embark on UK Tour in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2023


After thrilling audiences at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London's West End from 2019-2023, and on Broadway where it is currently playing at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre, the Olivier and WhatsOnStage Award winning and Tony Award nominated musical & JULIET is embarking on a UK tour.

Review: & JULIET Reinvents Shakespeare, Jukebox Musical Genre
by Gilbert Kim Sancha - Oct 7, 2023


The Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands is the home of commercially successful and internationally acclaimed Broadway spectacles and concerts by a roster of regional and international actors and stars. The venue is technically tailored and designed to meet the extensive range of acts and shows and is equipped with state-of-the-art audio and visual equipment.

Video: Watch & JULIET and SESAME STREET Team Up for Special Collaboration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2023


Watch the incredible collaboration between & JULIET and SESAME STREET in this video release. See how these two iconic shows come together for a special performance that is sure to delight fans of all ages.

Review: IN DREAMS at Ed Mirvish Theatre
by Samantha Wu - Oct 4, 2023


Roy Orbison's legendary music become the touching soundtrack for In Dreams - a moving new musical from writer David West Read and director Luke Sheppard, the masterminds behind the smash hit musical & Juliet - about cherishing loved ones and the life you have, on stage at the Ed Mirvish Theatre until November 12, 2023.

All Star Cast Lead Celebration Of LGBTQ+ Representation In Musical Theatre at The Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2023


A one night celebration of new LGBTQ+ musical theatre comes to The Other Palace this October in fantasies come true. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

BWW Offer: Get 20% Off Tickets to & JULIET in Singapore
by Oliver Oliveros - Sep 18, 2023


Tickets to the Asian premiere of Broadway and West End hit & JULIET is selling fast, and we don’t want you to miss the fun. Presenter Base Entertainment Asia and BroadwayWorld are giving theatergoers an extra treat: 20% off the tickets to & JULIET.

Broadway Buying Guide: August 28, 2023
by Team BWW - Aug 28, 2023


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.

Exclusive: Casey Donovan Deems '& JULIET Gives You a Safe Space to Dream'
by Oliver Oliveros - Aug 23, 2023


In the nine-time Tony-nominated musical '& Juliet,' Juliet of William Shakespeare’s 'Romeo and Juliet,' did not stab herself to death and, ultimately, ran away from her selfish and conservative parents. Looking for a fresh start, sans the now dead Romeo, Juliet finds herself on a road trip to Paris, together with her besties April and May, a non-binary person, and her loyal second mother, the Nurse, Angelique, played by popular Australian singer-actress Casey Donovan.

Broadway Smash Hit & JULIET Is Coming To Sydney
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2023


The award-winning anthemic pop musical, & JULIET, is coming to Sydney in February 2024 after a spectacular sold-out season in Melbourne.  The Australian production is led by Lorinda May Merrypor in the title role, Australian music industry legend Rob Mills as William Shakespeare and music theatre icon Amy Lehpamer rewrites the narrative as his wife Anne.

Betsy Wolfe to Star in The New York Pops Underground Cabaret at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2023


Get ready to be mesmerized by Betsy Wolfe as she takes the stage in The New York Pops Underground Cabaret at 54 Below. Find out when and where you can catch this special performance, and secure your tickets for an unforgettable evening of music and entertainment.

Broadway Buying Guide: July 24, 2023
by Team BWW - Jul 24, 2023


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, July 24, 2023.

Interview: 'This Show Will Flip Your Heart Upside Down' Oliver Tompsett on Dream Partnerships and Learning the Drums in New Musical IN DREAMS
by Kerrie Nicholson - Jul 21, 2023


Currently starring in the premiere of new musical In Dreams at Leeds Playhouse as Ramsey, Oliver Tompsett talks new roles, learning for a job, and the audience reaction to this story of a band reunited set to the music of Roy Orbison.

Video: Do You Know These & JULIET JEOPARDY Answers?
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2023


& Juliet was the star of the show in an all new category on last night's episode of Jeopardy! The category was called 'The Music of Max Martin' and included clues about songs in the musical, coupled with clips. How many can you guess correctly? Check out the video here!

Austin Scott Joins the Cast of & JULIET Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2023


& Juliet has announced that Austin Scott will join the cast as ‘Shakespeare’ on Tuesday, August 8, replacing Tony Award-nominee Stark Sands, who will play his final performance on August 6.

Review Roundup: IN DREAMS, Starring Lena Hall and Oliver Tompsett, Opens at Leeds Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 12, 2023


The world premiere of the brand-new musical IN DREAMS starring Broadway’s Lena Hall and the West End’s Oliver Tompsett has opened at Leeds Playhouse and the critics are weighing in!

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