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From La Jolla Playhouse to Broadway - A Brief History
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 24, 2024

Learn more about some of the Broadway productions that you may not have realized began their journey at La Jolla Playhouse! 

Ben Platt Will Play 3-Week Concert Residency at Broadway's Palace Theatre
by Michael Major - Mar 18, 2024

Ben Platt will play a three-week concert residency at Broadway's recently refurbished Palace Theatre this May, in celebration of the release of his upcoming third album Honeymind. The historic Broadway theatre has now been raised to create space for retail shops underneath. Past residencies at the Palace include Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, Bette Mider, and more.

Review: A Powerhouse Performance by Rp Mclaughlin, a Story of Identity with I AM MY OWN WIFE at Stageworks Theatre
by Drew Eberhard - Feb 20, 2024

Doug Wright a Drama Desk Nominated and Tony Award-winning Playwright wrote I Am My Own Wife, based on his conversations with German Antiquarian Charlotte von Mahlsdorf. It premiered off-Broadway at Playwright Horizons in 2003.

Kristin Chenoweth-Led THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Will Have Pre-Broadway Run in Boston This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2024

New Stephen Schwartz musical, The Queen of Versailles, starring Kristin Chenoweth, will have its pre-Broadway run in Boston this summer! Learn more about this new musical and find out when you can catch it here!

Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films
by Michael Major - Jan 21, 2024

Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.

Listen: Corey Hawkins, Phylicia Rashad & More Join RADIO PLAY REVIVAL Podcast Season 3
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 26, 2023

The Broadway Podcast Network will present the return of RADIO PLAY REVIVALpodcast.

SITI Company Releases New Book THIS IS NOT A HANDBOOK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2023

The world-renowned SITI Company has released a groundbreaking new book, 'SITI Company: This Is Not A Handbook.' Filled with anecdotes, backstage shenanigans, and intimate investigations of craft, this book captures the ensemble's 30 years of working together.

Way Off Broadway Presents A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2023

The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre's 2023 Season continues this fall with the Tony Award-winning musical A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder. 

Michael Arden & Tinashe Kajese-Bolden to Direct THE PREACHER'S WIFE World Premiere at The Alliance Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2023

The Alliance Theatre has announced the stage directors for its 55th season. See full programming, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Video: Get a Behind the Scenes Look at A CHRISTMAS CAROL With the Creative Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2023

In a new behind-the-scenes video, watch the creative team of A Christmas Carol discuss the all of the elements that make up a scene! 

Last Chance To Vote For The 20th Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards; SWEENEY TODD Leads Best Revival of a Musical!
by BWW Awards - May 30, 2023

This is the last chance to get your votes in for BroadwayWorld's 20th Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards, a dazzling part of our 20th Anniversary Celebration!

Annaleigh Ashford, SOME LIKE IT HOT, LEOPOLDSTADT & More Win 2023 Drama League Awards
by Nicole Rosky - May 19, 2023

Today, May 19, the best of Broadway gathers to celebrate the 89TH Annual Drama League Awards, which will be held at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. Check back to find out who will win!

SOME LIKE IT HOT, LEOPOLDSTADT & More Win 2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards
by Nicole Rosky - May 16, 2023

The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, is pleased to announce the winners of the 72nd Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2022-2023 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. Find out who won here!

2023 Tony Awards Nominations- Live Reactions
by Team BWW - May 2, 2023

Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!

Who Else Was Eligible for 2023 Tony Nominations?
by Team BWW - May 2, 2023

Nominations for the 2023 Tony Awards were announced this morning, and while a select, talented few will spend the day celebrating their achievements, there are many who (while still great!), didn't get a nomination this year. Check out who else was eligible here.

Recap Tony Awards Eligibility Decisions of the 2022-23 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2023

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has been meeting all year to discuss the eligibility of the 2022-23 Broadway productions all leading up to Tuesdays big announcement... the Tony nominations.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK; SOME LIKE IT HOT; & More Lead Nominations for Outer Critics Circle Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 26, 2023

The Outer Critics Circle has announced the nominees for the 72nd Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2022-2023 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. Leading the pack with the most honors of the season is the Broadway musical New York, New York, with twelve nominations. Check out the full list of nominations 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!

Taylor Iman Jones to Make Her Solo Debut At 54 Below This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2023

Broadway Six's Taylor Iman Jones, a Broadway veteran and Bay Area native, will take the stage for tonight and tomorrow night at 54 Below.

Tickets On Sale Now For HANG TIME World Premiere at The Flea; Complete Cast Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2023

The Flea has announced the complete cast and design team for the world-premiere production of HANG TIME, the new play written and directed by Pulitzer Prize finalist Zora Howard.

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