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Photos: Get a Behind-The-Scenes Look at Ben Levi Ross in DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2022


Ben Levi Ross was welcomed back to the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street) on March 22, where he re-joined the Broadway company of Dear Evan Hansen as 'Evan Hansen.' Ross made his Broadway debut as a cover in Dear Evan Hansen in 2017, and went on to star as the original Evan in the first North American Tour.

Ben Levi Ross Returns to DEAR EVAN HANSEN Beginning Tomorrow For Eight Weeks Only
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2022


Ben Levi Ross will be welcomed back to the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street) this Tuesday, March 22, where he will re-join the Broadway company of Dear Evan Hansen as ‘Evan Hansen.’

Zachary Noah Piser Will Take Over Title Role in DEAR EVAN HANSEN, and More New Casting For 2022
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2022


This spring, the show will welcome back Ben Levi Ross, who earned critical acclaim when he originated the role of 'Evan Hansen' on the first North American tour after understudying the role on Broadway. Zachary Noah Piser, who has been part of the Dear Evan Hansen family since March 2019 and is currently the 'Evan' alternate on Broadway, will then become the first Asian American actor to step into the role full-time.

Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Ogunquit Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2021


This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; Ogunquit's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 20, 2021


Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

The Empire State Building Will Light Up Blue to Celebrate DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Return To Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2021


Dear Evan Hansen returns to Broadway tomorrow, Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 7:30 pm at the Music Box Theatre (239 W 45th Street). The production will be the final Broadway show to make its return this year. 

Charles Shaughnessy, Mariand Torres and More to Star in SPAMALOT at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2021


Monty Python will take on a new twist as Ogunquit Playhouse kicks off their very first Outdoor Season with Spamalot, the first production to play the theater’s new, 25,000-square-foot, open-air Leary Pavilion. Spamalot begins previews Wednesday, June 16, opens Friday, June 18, and runs through July 10, 2021.

THE CHER SHOW's Cast Celebrates Cher's Birthday!
by Linnae Medeiros - May 20, 2019


The Cher Show's got us, babe because the cast of the hit show is celebrating the icon herself, Cher, for her birthday! Check out this video of 2019 Tony nominee Stephanie J. Block, Micaela Diamond, Jarrod Spector, and more singing Happy Birthday to the star on her special day!

THE CHER SHOW Announces Signing and Performance at B&N
by Julie Musbach - May 3, 2019


The Cher Show, the three-time Tony nominated new hit bio musical currently playing on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre, will celebrate the retail release of their Original Cast Recording with an in-store performance and CD signing at Barnes & Noble (150 East 86th Street) at 4pm on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. 

Photo Coverage: ROCK OF AGES Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Pop Up At Hard Rock Cafe!
by Monroe George - Apr 25, 2019


Today in Times Square, famed Q104 classic rock radio host Jim Kerr climbed out onto the marquee of Hard Rock Cafe to announce that the five-time Tony Award-nominated musical ROCK OF AGES will return to the New York stage this summer in a special 10th Anniversary Production at New World Stages (340 W 50th St). To mark the announcement, and the milestone anniversary, he was joined by alumni from throughout the musical's Broadway run, who performed 'Don't Stop Believin' live above Times Square. The return production of the musical - produced by Michael Cohl/S2BN Entertainment in association with Barry Habib, Scott Prisand/Seth Fass, Tony Smith, and Randi Zuckerberg/Mara Burros-Sandler - begins performances on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, for a 16-week limited engagement through Sunday, September 29, 2019. Tickets are now on sale at Telecharge.com.

THE CHER SHOW's Michael Graceffa Takes Over Instagram Tomorrow!
by Linnae Medeiros - Apr 19, 2019


We've got you babes because The Cher Show's Michael Graceffa is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story tomorrow, April 20th! Be sure to tune in to see what goes into a two-show day at the Neil Simon Theatre bringing the icon that is Cher to the Broadway stage. The beat is going on all day tomorrow, and you're not gonna want to miss it!

BWW Contest: Win Two Tickets To THE CHER SHOW on Broadway!
by BWW Contests - Apr 15, 2019


The beat is going on because BroadwayWorld is giving you a chance to win tickets to the new Broadway musical The Cher Show starring Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks, and Micaela Diamond! The winner will receive two tickets to a performance of their choosing*. The contest will run now through April 21st, at 11:59 PM EST. Enter for your chance to win TODAY! We've got you babes!

Photo Flash: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Hillary Clinton Visit THE CHER SHOW
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2019


On Wednesday, April 3rd Secretary Hillary Clinton attended the evening performance of The Cher Show. Lin-Manuel Miranda attended the show the following evening on Thursday, April 4th. Both went backstage after the show to meet the cast including stars Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks, Micaela Diamond and Jarrod Spector.

THE CHER SHOW Cast Album Will Be Released Digitally on April 12
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2019


The original cast album to the Broadway hit The Cher Show will be released digitally on Friday, April 12th on Warner Bros. Records with the physical CD album release on Friday, May 10th and pre-order available today. Fans who pre-order the album will receive "If I Could Turn Back Time" instantly. The bio-musical, which opened on December 3rd at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York, is a celebration of the one and only Cher and her amazing six decade career and life story.

Photo Coverage: The Beat Goes On! THE CHER SHOW Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 1, 2019


Do you believe in life after 100? The cast of The Cher Show certainly does! Just yesterday, the company celebrated a Broadway milestone- 100 performances! Check out photos from the special celebration below!

Photo Coverage: Cyndi Lauper Visits THE CHER SHOW!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2019


Music icon Cyndi Lauper attended a performance of The Cher Show this weekend on Friday, February 15th. She went backstage after the performance to meet cast members including Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks, Micaela Diamond and Jarrod Spector.

THE CHER SHOW Announces New Block Of Tickets Through October 13
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2019


Producers Flody Suarez and Jeffrey Seller announced today that a new block of tickets for the Broadway production of the new musical The Cher Show goes on sale today at 10am ET. Tickets for The Cher Show are available at www.TheCherShowBroadway.com or www.Ticketmaster.com (877-250-2929). Ticket prices range from $59 - $169. Premium tickets range from $199 - $299. Tickets are currently on sale through Sunday, October 13, 2019.

Photo Coverage: It's Cher, Cher, Cher Everywhere! Inside the Opening Night Party for THE CHER SHOW!
by Walter McBride - Dec 4, 2018


The Cher Show officially opened last night, December 3, at the Neil SimonTheatre. BroadwayWorld was there, and we're taking you inside the after party below!

BWW Flashback: Before Cher Comes to Broadway, Watch Cher Sing Broadway!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2018


Grammy, Oscar, Golden Globe, and Emmy award-winning Cher is taking Broadway by storm in the brand new musical The Cher Show. While the superstar does not appear in the show herself, she has been known to take on a showtune or two in the past. Check out the videos below of Cher taking on Broadway in some of her most iconic Broadway (or Broadway-inspired) performances!

And the Tweets Go On: Our Favorite Tweets From The Pop Goddess, Cher!
by Jeffrey Vizcaino - Dec 2, 2018


In honor of The Cher Show's opening tonight, a show that traces the life and music of Cher herself, I thought I would look back at the best of her twitter legacy! I've picked some of my favorite Cher tweets that prove why she's not only a pop queen, but a twitter queen too!

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