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Video: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Releases Sneak Peek of 'Chan Chan'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2024

The new Broadway musical BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB™ has released a behind-the-scenes look at the recording of the popular track “Chan Chan.” Watch here!

Meet the Cast of CULT OF LOVE, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2024

Cult of Love begins previews tonight, November 20, on Broadway at Second Stage's Helen Hayes Theater. Meet the cast of Cult of Love here!

LEOPOLDSTADT & More Lead Washington, DC's Holiday Season Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Nov 19, 2024

Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for the holiday season include Leopoldstadt and more.

Broadway on Bluesky: A Guide to the Growing Social Media Platform
by Michael Major - Nov 18, 2024

As social media users flock to Bluesky for a Twitter/X alternative, find out more about how you can create a perfectly Broadway-themed algorithm. Find out how to create an account, which Broadway stars to follow on Bluesky, and more!

United Solo Announces Fall 2024 Special Award Nominees
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2024

United Solo has announced the nominees for their annual United Solo Special Award.

Videos You Missed This Week: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, WICKED, and More
by Sidney Paterra - Nov 15, 2024

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway still set to open in the coming weeks. Catch up on all the latest videos from the week ending November 15, 2024.

THE NUTCRACKER, GRINCH, and More Set for State Theatre New Jersey This Holiday Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 11, 2024

State Theatre New Jersey will present something for everyone this holiday season, including Broadway, dance, films, and more. Learn more about the holiday performance lineup here!

Videos You Missed This Week: RAGTIME, WICKED, and More
by Sidney Paterra - Nov 8, 2024

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway shows are opening soon. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending November 8, 2024 with videos from Ragtime, Wicked, Suffs, and more!

Video: Ruben & Trey Santiago-Hudson Talk Joining Forces for THE OTHER AMERICANS
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Nov 8, 2024

Now running at Arena Stage is a new work by John Leguizamo- The Other Americans. In this video, watch as director Ruben Santiago-Hudson and his son, Trey Santiago-Hudson tell us all about the new play!

Feature: BEYOND CASTING: THE PLAY IS THE THING
by Herbert Paine - Nov 7, 2024

While casting practices have evolved to enhance diversity (albeit, too slowly and not enough), the selection of plays remains strikingly homogeneous. We need to focus on what is produced as much as who is cast.

Review: THE OTHER AMERICANS at Arena Stage
by David Friscic - Nov 4, 2024

An obvious labor of love by all concerned, actor and writer John Leguizamo’s The Other Americans is an extremely well-written and highly ambitious play that delineates the tragedy of a man’s fatal flaws ripping apart his family at the seams.

State Theatre New Jersey to Present DR. SUESS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 1, 2024

State Theatre New Jersey will present Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical for five performances on Saturday, November 23 at 10:30am, 3pm, and 7:30pm and Sunday, November 24 at 1pm and 5:30pm.

Review: MOULIN ROUGE at Orpheum Memphis
by AniKatrina Fageol - Oct 30, 2024

Truth. Beauty. Freedom. Love. The Bohemian ideals combined with a spectacular medley of tunes, some incredible choreography, and a love story for the ages. 

Dramatists Play Service Secures Theatrical Licensing Rights For OH, MARY!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2024

Dramatists Play Service, the play imprint of Broadway Licensing Global, has announced the addition of Oh, Mary!, the critically-acclaimed new play by writer-performer, Cole Escola, to its catalog. 

SPRING AWAKENING, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND & More Set for Oceanside Theatre Company 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2024

Oceanside Theatre Company announced its 2025 season featuring ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, and SPRING AWAKENING, offering a mix of drama, music, and comedy at the Brooks Theater. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: John Leguizamo's THE OTHER AMERICANS at Arena Stage
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 19, 2024

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has released promotional photos for The Other Americans, running now through October 18. Check out the first look at pictures here!

How Common Are Autobiographical Plays and Musicals?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 6, 2024

This time, the reader question was: With Yellow Face on Broadway, have there been other semi-autobiographical shows on Broadway where the writer made themself a character?

Photos: John Leguizamo's THE OTHER AMERICANS In Rehearsal At Arena Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2024

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has released photos from inside rehearsal for The Other Americans.

What We Know So Far About BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 21, 2024

Buena Vista Social Club is officially getting ready for a Broadway bow. What do you need to know about the new musical? Let's study up!

Cast Set for John Leguizamo's World Premiere THE OTHER AMERICANS at Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2024

Arena Stage has revealed the cast and creative team for the world-premiere drama THE OTHER AMERICANS, written by John Leguizamo. The Other Americans follows Leguizamo as Nelson Castro, a Colombian-Puerto Rican laundromat owner determined to give his family a better life—but at what cost? Learn how to purchase tickets.

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