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JAGGED LITTLE PILL Matinee Evacuated and Cancelled After Alleged Use of Pepper Spray
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2020


Today's matinee of Jagged Little Pill was evacuated mid-show after an audience member allegedly used pepper spray.

JAGGED LITTLE PILL Releases New Block Of Tickets Through December 20, 2020
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2020


A new block of tickets is now on sale for JAGGED LITTLE PILL, the new hit Broadway musical playing at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 W 44th St., NYC). Tickets are now on sale through December 20, 2020 at Telecharge.com.

Laura Benanti, André De Shields, Jenn Colella, Elizabeth Stanley and More Set For BROADWAY BACKWARDS
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2020


Celebrated Tony Award winners, emerging stars and beloved Broadway favorites are among the first to join the lineup for this year's Broadway Backwards on March 16, 2020.

Matt Bomer, Andrew Rannells, Stephanie J. Block and More to Appear at SDCF Mr. Abbott Award Gala Honoring Joe Mantello
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2020


Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF), the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), today announced the line-up for this year's 'Mr. Abbott' Award Gala honoring acclaimed director Joe Mantello.

Ticket's For Broadway's ANASTASIA On Sale This Friday
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2020


Hancock Whitney Broadway in New Orleans announced today that the individual tickets for the tour of the critically-acclaimed Broadway production of ANASTASIA will go on sale Friday, Feb. 7 at 10 a.m.

Podcast: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine and JAGGED LITTLE PILL's Derek Klena
by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - Feb 3, 2020


Growing up in California meant many car rides and Jagged Little Pill was most definitely the soundtrack to and from the various activities his mom drove him to. Now Derek Klena shares what life was growing up in his own version of the Von Trapp Family singers with his musical siblings and a mom obsessed with musical theater. Derek played sports and was in  shows- much like Troy Bolton in High School Musical-  but lucky for us - theater won!  Find out what it's   like starring in Jagged Little Pill 8 shows a week and balancing life as a newlywed. This week on Little Known Facts!

Video: The Ladies of JAGGED LITTLE PILL Gather for a Dressing Room Jam
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2020


Kathryn Gallagher, Celia Rose Gooding, and Lauren Patten of Broadway's Jagged Little Pill took a moment today for a backstage acoustic jam!

VIDEO: The Cast of JAGGED LITTLE PILL Performs 'Hand in My Pocket' on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 28, 2020


On Monday night, the cast of Broadway's Jagged Little Pill performed 'Hand in My Pocket' on Late Night with Seth Meyers!

Photo Coverage: Inside the BEETLEJUICE, MOULIN ROUGE!, and HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Panels at BroadwayCon
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jan 27, 2020


BroadwayCon 2020 has officially come to a close! Did you miss out on some of the action, or just want to relive your favorite moments? We're bringing you photos from throughout the weekend! The convention featured panels from some of the biggest shows currently running on Broadway. Check out photos from the Beetlejuice, Moulin Rouge! and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child panels!

Photo Coverage: BroadwayCon Gives Fans a First Look at SIX, COMPANY, SING STREET, MRS. DOUBTFIRE, and More!
by Walter McBride - Jan 25, 2020


During the first night of BroadwayCon, the First Look event was held. The event gave fans a first look into this season's new musicals. Shows that performed at this year's event included Six, Girl From the North Country, Company, Emojiland, Between the Lines, Sing Street, Jagged Little Pill, Mrs. Doubtfire, Caroline or Change, and more!

DVR Alert: Cast of JAGGED LITTLE PILL to Perform on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Monday
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 24, 2020


Make sure to set your DVRs because the cast of Jagged Little Pill is set to perform on Late Night with Seth Meyers on Monday, January 27.

ANASTASIA Announces $25 Digital Lottery For Every Performance In Columbus
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2020


CAPA and Broadway in Columbus are pleased to announce that ANASTASIA will host a digital ticket lottery during the upcoming Columbus engagement January 28 through February 2, offering fans the chance to purchase a limited number of $25 tickets available per performance.

ANASTASIA Opens Tomorrow at Rochester Broadway Theatre League's Auditorium Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2020


The Rochester Broadway Theatre League and Albert Nocciolino will welcome the Broadway production of Anastasia as it makes its Rochester Premier at RBTL's Auditorium Theatre January 21-26, 2020. Tickets are on sale now and available at RBTL's Auditorium Theatre Box office or by visiting ticketmaster.com.

JAGGED LITTLE PILL and MRS. DOUBTFIRE Have Joined the BroadwayCon Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2020


BroadwayCon will welcome new musicals Jagged Little Pill and Mrs. Doubtfire to the 2020 MainStage Spotlight Session lineup. Attendees will be treated to an exclusive look behind the curtain at the creation of Jagged Little Pill on Sunday, January 26, at 12:30 p.m. with cast members Antonio Cipriano (Phoenix), Kathryn Gallagher (Bella), Celia Rose Gooding (Frankie Healy), Derek Klena (Nick Healy), Sean Allan Krill (Steve Healy), Lauren Patten (Jo), and Elizabeth Stanley (Mary Jane Healy), moderated by Jerry Portwood, Rolling Stone Digital Director.

Erin Leddy And Tim Realbuto Bring FROM BROADWAY WITH LOVE To The Laurie Beechman Theatre With Nikki Blonsky
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2020


Acclaimed singer and actress Erin Leddy (Ghostlight the musical; Anything Goes; The Great Gatsby) and multiple award-winning performer of stage and screen Tim Realbuto (who recently won The Hollywood Moving Image Award for Best Leading Actor for the motion picture YES) will bring their new concert From Broadway With Love to The Laurie Beechman Theatre at the West Bank Cafe on West 42d Street, right in the heart of midtown. The concert will take place at 7:00 PM on Thursday, February 13th, just in time for Valentine's Day. The two best friends are teaming up again after a very successful concert called Crossroads that they performed in 2018 at The Green Room 42.

JAGGED LITTLE PILL Will Celebrate Original Cast Recording Release with Performance and CD Signing at Barnes & Noble
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2020


The cast of Jagged Little Pill, will celebrate the Atlantic Records release of their original cast recording, 'JAGGED LITTLE PILL (ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST RECORDING),' with an in-store performance and signing at Barnes & Noble Upper Eastside (150 East 86th Street) at 4:30 pm on Friday, January 24th.

BWW Readers Pick The Next TV Live Musical With Our Bracket!
by Linnae Medeiros - Jan 14, 2020


We asked, and you answered! In anticipation of Young Frankenstein Live, we asked BroadwayWorld readers to pick their top choice for the next show to head to the small screen and get the live musical treatment, with the help of our latest bracket. Now we've gathered some of the most popular answers for you to enjoy, from musical classics like Little Shop of Horrors and Chicago to more recent Broadway favorites like Waitress and Hadestown. Get a look at all of the picks!

ANASTASIA Will Have its Cleveland Premiere at Playhouse Square in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2020


Playhouse Square has announced that ANASTASIA is coming to the Connor Palace for a three-week engagement, February 4-23, 2020, as part of the KeyBank Broadway Series. To purchase tickets, visit playhousesquare.org, call 216-241-6000 or visit the Playhouse Square Ticket Office (1519 Euclid Ave.).

Photo Coverage: JAGGED LITTLE PILL Cast Raises a Glass of Other Half Brewery's Jagged Little Pils!
by Katherine Lee - Jan 13, 2020


The cast of Jagged Little Pill raised a glass yesterday at Other Half Brewery (191 Centre Street, Brooklyn) in celebration of their newest arrival on tap- Jagged Little Pils. Check out photos from inside the party below!

VIDEO: Watch Alanis Morissette and the Cast of JAGGED LITTLE PILL Perform on NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 2, 2020


On New Year's Eve, Alanis Morissette, Lauren Patten and the cast of Jagged Little Pill performed 'You Oughta Know' on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest. 

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