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Video: Watch BOOP! THE MUSICAL Take Its Final Bow on Broadway
by Michael Major - Jul 14, 2025

Watch a video of Boop! the Musical's final bow on Broadway, including the final reprise of 'Why Look Around the Corner,' which is followed by a speech from director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell.

Video: Watch 'My New York' From BOOP! THE MUSICAL
by Michael Major - Jul 3, 2025

BOOP! the Musical has shared a new video of 'My New York,' featuring Jasmine Amy Rogers, Ainsley Melham, and more! The musical number takes place in the musical's first act, when Betty Boop explores New York City for the first time.

Video: Watch an Early Test For BOOP!'s Color-Changing Act Two Opening
by Michael Major - Jul 3, 2025

Jerry Mitchell has released footage of an early test for Boop! the Musical's color-changing Act Two opening number. Watch a new video of the test run and see a comparison to the final product!

Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The Musical Will Transfer to Liverpool Playhouse For Christmas Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2025

Hope Mill Theatre has announced that their production of Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN THE MUSICAL will transfer to Liverpool Playhouse for a limited 5-week run over the Christmas season.

Video: SMASH Cast Takes Final Bow on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2025

The Tony-nominated new Broadway musical Smash played its final Broadway performance on Sunday, June 22, 2025 after  32 previews and 84 regular performances at the Imperial Theatre. Check out a video of the final curtain call here!

Ore Oduba Will Lead Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Hope Mill Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025

Ore Oduba will star as Dr Frederick Frankenstein in Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN THE MUSICAL which will have its regional premiere at Hope Mill Theatre in October.

SMASH Announces Final Broadway Performance
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 10, 2025

Broadway musical comedy SMASH will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, June 22, 2025 after  32 previews and 84 regular performances at the Imperial Theatre.

DEATH BECOMES HER Cast Recording is Now Available on CD
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2025

The physical CD edition of the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Death Becomes Her is available now! The 24-track album was released on digital platforms for streaming earlier this spring

How to See One of the 2025 Tony-Nominated Shows in a City Near You
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 4, 2025

As we gear up for the 2025 Tony Awards, BroadwayWorld has the info on where you can catch one of this year's Tony-nominated shows in a city near you! Learn more here!

DEATH BECOMES HER vs. MINCEMEAT Battle For Best Ensemble In The BWW Awards; Last Chance To Vote!
by BWW Awards - Jun 2, 2025

This is the final chance to vote for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater. There's just one week left to vote!

2025 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 1, 2025

Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess hosted the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball. Check out the full list of winners from the big night here!

Video: Bella Coppola Performs 'Let Me Be Your Star' in SMASH on Broadway
by Michael Major - May 28, 2025

Fade up on a star... Watch a video of Bella Coppola singing 'Let Me Be Your Star' in SMASH The Musical, now on Broadway! The Six alum stars as Chloe Zervoulian in the new musical.

1 Week Left for the BWW Awards; MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Leading Over MINCEMEAT & DEATH BECOMES HER
by BWW Awards - May 27, 2025

The latest standings have been released for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater. There's just one week left to vote!

Video: Watch Robyn Hurder and Cast Perform 'Let's Be Bad' From SMASH
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2025

During a recent episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show, the Oscar-winning host shared an exclusive clip of Robyn Hurder and the cast of Smash performing 'Let's Be Bad,' from the Broadway musical. Check it out now!

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Multi-Year International Tour to Launch This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2025

Broadway International Group and Broadway Asia are launching a multi-year international tour of Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY in October 2025.

Video: Robyn Hurder and SMASH Cast Perform 'Let Me Be Your Star' on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2025

She's a star! On a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, Robyn Hurder and the cast of Broadway's Smash took the stage to perform the show's opening number, 'Let Me Be Your Star.' Watch it now!

Video: Watch SMASH Star Bella Coppola Perform the National Anthem at the Mets Game
by Michael Major - May 19, 2025

SMASH on Broadway star Bella Coppola traded the Imperial Theatre for MetLife Stadium at a recent Mets game! Coppola, who plays Chloe in the new musical, belted out the National Anthem last week. See the video now!

Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards
by BWW Awards - May 19, 2025

Show your support for shows like Maybe Happy Ending, Operation Mincemeat, Death Becomes Her, BOOP! The Musical and more.

Video: SMASH Cast Performs 'I Never Met A Wolf Who Didn't Love To Howl' on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2025

Robyn Hurder and the cast of the Tony-nominated musical SMASH joined The View on Friday for a performance of the song I Never Met A Wolf Who Didn't Love To Howl. Watch the performance here!

Video: Watch Caroline Bowman Sing 'They Just Keep Moving The Line' in SMASH
by Michael Major - May 14, 2025

Watch a video of Caroline Bowman singing 'They Just Keep Moving The Line' in SMASH. The beloved Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman song – first sung by Megan Hilty in the fan-favorite NBC series – is featured on the musical's upcoming cast recording.

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