The 2023 Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were given last night, May 7, to recipients in 15 categories, with four honorary awards also bestowed. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the red carpet here!
Last week there were several first-time Tony nominees. One of them was KIMBERLY AKIMBO helmer Jessica Stone, an actress-turned-director who made her Broadway directorial debut with the acclaimed musical, which overall picked up eight Tony nominations.
Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.
This summer’s roster features performances by Niall Horan, Big Time Rush, Chance the Rapper, Kim Petras, Karol G, TWICE, Dan + Shay, Reneé Rapp, Darius Rucker, Kelsea Ballerini, Kelly Clarkson, Jon Batiste and more.
Last night, May 1, The Entertainment Community Fund celebrated distinguished philanthropist Glorya Kaufman; Head of Orion Pictures, film executive and producer Alana Mayo; Tony and Olivier Award-winning producer, activist and President of Tom Kirdahy Productions Tom Kirdahy; and actor, director, screenwriter, producer, playwright, author, philanthropist and Founder of Tyler Perry Studios Tyler Perry.
Top stories: Read the reviews for Summer, 1976, plus check out the full list of nominees for the Drama League Awards, and watch an exclusive video message from Ramin Karimloo for BWW's 20th anniversary!
Rehearsals are underway for the New York City Center production of Oliver! The production will be led by Lilli Cooper as Nancy, Raúl Esparza as Fagin, Julian Lerner as The Artful Dodger, Tam Mutu as Bill Sikes, Brad Oscar as Mr. Bumble, Benjamin Pajak as Oliver Twist, and Mary Testa as Widow Corney. Check out first photos of the cast in rehearsals!
Hosted by Josh Groban, A Celebration for Arts Education honored two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and the power of arts education with cocktails, dinner and performances by Groban, Peters, Norm Lewis, Annaleigh Ashford, Gaten Matarazzo and Ruthie Ann Miles.
To celebrate its 5th Broadway anniversary, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child held a special curtain call on Sunday, April 23, which featured actor Oliver Phelps, who played 'George Weasley' in the Harry Potter film series. Check out photos here!
To celebrate its 5th Broadway anniversary, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child was presented with a Mayoral Proclamation and street renaming to “Cursed Child Way”. See photos from inside the ceremony!
Read BroadwayWorld's latest Debut of the Month interview, featuring Morgan Higgins, who is currently making hier Broadway debut as Marie in Bad Cinderella!
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!
Last night, Elijah Rhea Johnson made his Broadway debut and took his first bow as Michael Jackson in MJ, the multiple Tony Award-winning musical. Johnson returns to MJ after helping to develop the role of 'Middle Michael' throughout the workshop process. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
Top stories: Read the reviews for Shucked, The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window starring Oscar Isaac and Rachel Brosnahan will transfer to Broadway, and more! Plus, watch a video message from Ann Harada in honor of BroadwayWorld's 20th anniversary!
CC’s annual event, MISCAST23 took place on April 3, honoring Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award® winner Vanessa Williams and MCC Youth Company Alum Lianny Toval. Check out photos from the red carpet here!
Guests this week include Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), Robin These, Cedric the Entertainer, and Jerry Craft. The Daily Show correspondent, actor, and comedian’s debut tonight is a part of the roster of comedy greats and all-star correspondent and contributors guest hosting the next chapter of the award-winning late night franchise in the coming weeks.
Rehearsals are underway for the upcoming new Broadway play, Good Night, Oscar starring Sean Hayes. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winner Doug Wright and directed by Lisa Peterson, Good Night, Oscar begins performances on April 7 and opens on April 24 at Broadway's Belasco Theatre.
As part of our Words From the Wings Series, we're chatting with Cameron Pow, who plays Zazu in The Lion King! Cameron told us all about his favorite backstage snacks, moments, and more!
We're chatting with Zach Bencal, who is currently making his Broadway debut as Babkak in Aladdin! Zach told us all about his pre-show rituals, favorite backstage moments, and more!
Lolita Chakrabarti's stage adaptation of Yann Martel's best-selling novel Life of Pi opened last night, Thursday, March 30, at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Check out photos from the opening night red carpet!
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