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Brittney Johnson to Make Solo Concert Debut at Birdland in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2023

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the New York solo concert debut of Brittney Johnson – who made history as the first Black actress to play “Glinda” in Broadway’s Wicked – on Monday, May 1 at 7:00 PM.

Patti LuPone, Sierra Boggess & Sutton Foster to Star in Sondheim Celebration at the Hollywood Bowl
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2023

Patti LuPone will lead a glittering cast of Broadway luminaries for Everybody Rise! A Sondheim Celebration at the Hollywood Bowl. See how to purchase tickets!

Gavin Lee to Present STEPPIN' OUT WITH FRED ASTAIRE at Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2023

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present two-time Tony Award nominee and two-time Drama Desk winner Gavin Lee – making his Birdland debut with his solo show “Steppin’ Out with Fred Astaire” – on Monday, May 29 at 7:00 PM.

BALL IM SAVOY is Now Playing at National Theatre of Prague
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2023

Ball im Savoy is now playing at the National Theatre of Prague. Performances run through 17 March 2024.

Paul Nakauchi, Anastasia Barzee & More to Star in THE KING AND I at La Mirada Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2023

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT invite you to experience “Something Wonderful” as it announces Paul Nakauchi as the “King,” Anastasia Barzee as “Anna,” and Joan Almedilla as “Lady Thiang,” along with a cast of 41.

Tickets on Sale for Porchlight's ICONS GALA Honoring Ben Vereen and Paul Lisnek
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2023

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre announced last night at Chicago Sings Broadway Pop that the 2023 ICONS Gala, Porchlight’s signature fundraising event, will be held Friday, Sept. 8 at 5:30 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago at Water Tower Place, 160 E. Pearson St.

THE KING AND I Directed by Glenn Casale to be Presented at La Mirada Theatre This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2023

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT invite you to experience “Something Wonderful” as it presents The King and I!

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center Lights Up Big Screen For April and May Films
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2023

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is once again lighting up its big screen for the Spring. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Christiane Noll, David Burtka, And More To Star In GOD OF CARNAGE Off-Broadway Debut
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2023

Theater Breaking Through Barriers, the only professional Off-Broadway theater company dedicated to advancing artists and developing audiences of people with disabilities, will present the Off Broadway debut with Yasmina Reza's acclaimed Tony Award-winning play God of Carnage, with a translation by Christopher Hampton.

Photos: Ruta Lee Sells Out Cabaret at the Rat Pack's Famous Purple Room
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2023

See photos from Ruta Lee's sold out cabaret show at the Purple Room!

Donna McKechnie, Taylor Iman Jones, Henry Platt, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 4, 2023

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. 

Donna McKechnie, Taylor Iman Jones & More to Perform at 54 Below in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2023

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

GOD OF CARNAGE, CINDERELLA, THE EMPRESS, and More Set For Lyric Hammersmith's Autumn/Winter 2023-24 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2023

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced Its Autumn/Winter 2023-24 season. Learn more about the full lineup here!

The Legendary Ruta Lee Takes Center Stage In Palm Springs Famous Purple Room With CONSIDER YOUR ASS KISSED
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2023

In addition to a melody of musicals in which Ms Lee has appeared and hopes to appear, Ruta offers a treasure trove of wonderful stories, anecdotes with rare first hand and authentic memories of the entertainment industry. 

The Best Movies About Plays and Backstage Stories
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2023

Whether it’s a musical, drama, horror, or comedy, BroadwayWorld is pulling back the curtain on some of the best movies about backstage stories!

Wake Up With BWW 2/15: THE THANKSGIVING PLAY Casting, BETTY BOOP Pre-Broadway Run, and More!
by - Feb 15, 2023

Top stories include casting for The Thanksgiving Play on Broadway, the pre-Broadway engagement of Boop! The Betty Boop Musical, and more!

Everything We Know About the Competing Fred Astaire Biopics
by Michael Major - Feb 14, 2023

It has been reported that two different Fred Astaire biopics are currently in the works. To make matters even more complicated, both actors playing Astaire on the big screen, Jamie Bell and Tom Holland, have played the title role in Billy Elliot in the past. BroadwayWorld has compiled everything we know about each of them so far.

Wake Up With BWW 2/14: SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS West End Transfer, and More!
by - Feb 14, 2023

Top stories include a West End transfer for Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, starring Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga! Plus, get a first look at McKenzie Kurtz in Wicked, and more!

Tom Holland's Fred Astaire Biopic Will Be Directed By Paul King
by Michael Major - Feb 13, 2023

Paddington director Paul King will direct the upcoming Fred Astaire biopic starring Tom Holland. Billy Elliot writer Lee Hall is writing the film. Holland played the title role in the stage adaptation of Billy Elliot in 2008. Paul King is also directing the upcoming musical movie telling the origin story of Willy Wonka, starring Timothée Chalamet.

Barlow & Bear, Christopher Wheeldon & More Join Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers Biopic Creative Team
by Michael Major - Feb 13, 2023

Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear have joined the creative team of Fred & Ginger, working with Marius de Vries and Mark Sonnenblick to recreate the couple's famous musical moments. Tony-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon is now set to choreograph the dance numbers. Jamie Bell and Margaret Qualley will play Fred Astair and Ginger Rogers.

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