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Julie Benko, Jodie Comer & More Will Receive 2023 Theatre World Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 1, 2023


The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors has announced the 2023 Honorees for the Theatre World Award for an Outstanding Debut Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Production. See the full list!

Wake Up With BWW 5/1: Tony Awards Eligibility, Plus a Message From Montego Glover!
by - May 1, 2023


Top stories: Catch up on all of the eligibility for the Tony Awards ahead of tomorrow's nominations announcement, plus watch an exclusive video from Montego Glover in honor of BWW's 20th anniversary!

Video: Oscar Isaac & Rachel Brosnahan Talk (Finally) Bringing THE SIGN IN SIDNEY BRUSTEIN'S WINDOW Back to Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2023


Last night, Broadway celebrated the final opening of the 2022-23 season, The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window, which is now running at the James Earl Jones Theatre. In this video, watch as the company checks in with BroadwayWorld ahead of their first Broadway bows!

Photos: THE SIGN IN SIDNEY BRUSTEIN'S WINDOW Celebrates Opening Night
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 28, 2023


Broadway just celebrated the final opening of the 2022-23 season, The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window, which is now running at the  James Earl Jones Theatre. Producer Jeremy O. Harris threw a private party at Holiday Bar to celebrate the big night and you can check out photos here.

Photos: Oscar Isaac and Rachel Brosnahan Take First Broadway Bows in THE SIGN IN SIDNEY BRUSTEIN'S WINDOW
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 26, 2023


 The BAM production of Lorraine Hansberry's The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window, starring Oscar Isaac and Rachel Brosnahan, officially began performances on Broadway last night, April 25. Check out photos of the cast taking their first bows here!

INTO THE WOODS, SWEENEY TODD, A DOLL'S HOUSE & More Lead in Nominations for 2023 Drama League Awards
by Team BWW - Apr 25, 2023


The Drama League has announced the 2023 Drama League Awards Nominees. See the full list!

You Have Several Chances For Discounted Tickets to THE SIGN IN SIDNEY BRUSTEIN'S WINDOW
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2023


All new ticket initiatives have been revealed for Lorraine Hansberry's The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window on Broadway in which for the first two weeks of performances, the first two rows will be on sale for $40 per ticket. Learn how to get your hands on tickets here!

Photos: Oscar Isaac & Rachel Brosnahan of THE SIGN IN SIDNEY BRUSTEIN'S WINDOW Meet The Press!
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 21, 2023


The sold-out and highly acclaimed BAM production of Lorraine Hansberry's The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window, starring Oscar Isaac (making his Broadway debut) and Rachel Brosnahan, is getting ready to begin previews on Broadway. Today the show's stars met the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the moment. See photos from the event! 

Meet the Cast of THE SIGN IN SIDNEY BRUSTEIN'S WINDOW, Beginning Previews Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2023


The sold-out and highly acclaimed BAM production of Lorraine Hansberry's The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window, starring Oscar Isaac and Rachel Brosnahan officially begins performances tonight, April 25. Meet the cast of The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window!

Tony Award-Winning Producer Larry Hirschhorn To Give Ithaca College Commencement Address
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2023


Four-time Tony Award-winning Broadway producer Larry Hirschhorn will deliver the main address at Ithaca College's 128th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 21.

Tony Winning-Musical COME FROM AWAY Returns To Portland, May 2-7
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2023


Broadway in Portland has announced the return of the national tour of COME FROM AWAY, a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed the world on September 11, 2001.

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra STAR WARS Goes on Sale May The Fourth
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2023


The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) will put tickets on sale to the general public on May 4th for Star Wars: A New Hope, Film Live With Orchestra at Rochester's Auditorium Theatre (885 E. Main St.) on January 3, 2024, at 7:30 PM.

Up on the Marquee: THE SIGN IN SIDNEY BRUSTEIN'S WINDOW on Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 17, 2023


The sold-out and highly acclaimed BAM production of Lorraine Hansberry's The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window, starring Oscar Isaac (making his Broadway debut) and Rachel Brosnahan, is getting ready to begin previews on Broadway. Check out photos of the new marquee!

Santino Fontana to Return to 54 Below for Four Performances in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2023


54 BELOW will welcome back Broadway favorite Santino Fontana for an encore run of his hit solo show on September 10 – 14 at 7:00pm.

THE SIGN IN SIDNEY BRUSTEIN'S WINDOW, Starring Oscar Isaac and Rachel Brosnahan, Will Transfer to Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2023


The  sold-out and highly acclaimed BAM production of Lorraine Hansberry’s The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window, starring Oscar Isaac (making his Broadway debut) and Rachel Brosnahan, will transfer to Broadway this season.

Solea Pfeiffer & More Join Ato Blankson-Wood Led HAMLET at Free Shakespeare in the Park
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2023


The Public Theater announced additional casting for the Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Shakespeare’s HAMLET, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon. See who is starring, performance dates & more!

The UK Pantomime Association Appoints Derek Griffiths as its Inaugural Vice President
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2023


Derek Griffiths MBE, the highly-acclaimed and much-loved actor, children's television presenter, composer and pantomime performer, has been appointed as the inaugural Vice President of the UK Pantomime Association.  

Industry Pro Newsletter: UK Extends Tax Relief, Room Won't Come to Broadway
by Alex Freeman - Mar 20, 2023


While the UK grapples with unruly audiences (not an issue unique to the West End by any means), one critic makes the case that the way we are discussing unruly audiences doesn’t have the best interest of the art form in mind - that it gives it a sense of snobbishness that doesn’t invite more audiences in to enjoy a show.

Video: Adrienne Warren, Ephraim Sykes, and Galen Hooks Release Statement Regarding ROOM Postponement
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 19, 2023


Watch Adrienne Warren, Ephraim Sykes, and Galen Hooks give a statement on the postponement of Room's Broadway run on March 16th.

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