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The new comedy musical, Mr. Saturday Night officially opened on Broadway last night at the Nederlander Theatre and BroadwayWorld was on  the red carpet for all of the action!

Finally back at Feinstein's/54 Below, Jed Resnick returns with a delightful new show featuring songs, stories, and special guests — both human and puppet! Jed has delighted audiences in Avenue Q, Rent, and the Pulitzer-Prize-winning Fairview, and is thrilled to take the solo stage again with his signature humor and warmth. With music director Brian Nash at the keys, he will take you on an uplifting journey on, off, and below Broadway.

Viewers will get full concert performances from Tina Turner, the Notorious BIG, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, Prince, H.E.R., Aretha Franklin, Rod Stewart, Bee Gees, Alicia Keys w/ Jay-Z, Joni Mitchell, Ray Charles and Willie Nelson, and Queen. Interviews include Oprah Winfrey, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Bruce Springsteen, H.E.R., Carole King, and more.

Is There Still Sex in the City?, written by and starring Candace Bushnell, marks her stage debut in the city that started it all. Audiences will experience Bushnell's saucy humor and spot-on insights into life, love, relationships, and hear stories about how a young woman reinvented her life and in the process created a cultural phenomenon.

Is There Still Sex in the City?, written by and starring Candace Bushnell, marks her stage debut in the city that started it all. Audiences will experience Bushnell’s saucy humor and spot-on insights into life, love, relationships, and hear stories about how a young woman reinvented her life and in the process created a cultural phenomenon.

Glenn Close and the Bring Change to Mind Board of Directors hosted “Revels & Revelations 9,” a special celebration, which raised $1 million in support of teen mental health on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at City Winery in New York City.

As BroadwayWorld was deeply saddened to report on Friday, Broadway lost the legendary Stephen Sondheim, who passed away at the age of 91. Yesterday, November 28, hundreds of members of the Broadway community and casts of Broadway shows came together to celebrate and honor the life of the late Sondheim.

As BroadwayWorld sadly previously reported, Broadway lost its greatest icon in Stephen Sondheim, who passed away at the age of 91. The legendary composer is widely acknowledged as the most innovative, most influential, and most important composer and lyricist in modern Broadway history.

xThe American Civil Liberties Union and the New York Civil Liberties Union presented their hybrid streaming and in-person Sing Out For Freedom benefit concert last night, Monday, November 22 at 7:30pm (EST at The Town Hall).

After 25 record-breaking years on Broadway, Chicago returned to the small screen earlier today for an appearance on CBS' broadcast of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

In her final performance as Jenna, Waitress leading lady Jennifer Nettles performed this morning on CBS' broadcast of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) will welcome both virtual and in-person audiences to enjoy Sing Out For Freedom TONIGHT, Monday, November 22 at 7:30pm (EST at The Town Hall).

Anchored by Entertainment Tonight’s Kevin Frazier and Keltie Knight, the special will feature portions of the 95th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade live from New York City. The Broadway casts of Waitress and Chicago will perform live. Waitress star Erich Bergen and Rent alum Anthony Rapp will also stop by to chat with the hosts.

Glenn Close and the Bring Change to Mind Board of Directors will host “Revels & Revelations 9,” a special celebration in support of teen mental health on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at City Winery in New York City.   

A new photo has been released of Ciara Renée and Joshua Henry in character for Waitress on Broadway! Ciara Renée will take over the role of Jenna in Waitress on Thursday, November 25, and Joshua Henry will take over the role of Dr. Pomatter on Monday, November 29.

The American Civil Liberties Union and the New York Civil Liberties Union have announced performers and special guests set to join their hybrid streaming and in-person Sing Out For Freedom benefit concert on Monday, November 22 at 7:30pm (EST at The Town Hall).

It has been announced that two-time Tony Award nominee Joshua Henry will take over the role of Dr. Pomatter in Waitress on Broadway, and current cast member Tyrone Davis, Jr. will take over the role of Ogie on Monday, November 29.

The full cast joining Broadway star Jeremy Jordan in the sell-out BONNIE AND CLYDE IN CONCERT has been announced. The concert will take place at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 January 2022.

Broadway star EDEN ESPINOSA will be performing a solo concert at the Cadogan Hall on Friday 8 April 2022 at 7.30pm.  Tickets are on general sale from Friday 5 November at 11.00am.

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Ciara Renée will join the cast of Waitress on Broadway as Jenna starting November 29, 2021. Renée replaces Jennifer Nettles, who will play her final performance on November 24.