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Sometimes as a parent it's important to just 'let it go' and show your children how to be themselves. That's exactly what one dad did when his son wanted to dance to Frozen songs in an Elsa dress.

As it approaches its first anniversary, Frozen is pleased to announce that Joe Carroll (Once, Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, Bandstand) and Ryann Redmond (Bring It On The Musical, If/Then) will join the company as Hans and Olaf, respectively, and current cast member Noah J. Ricketts will assume the role of Kristoff.

The Green Room 42 will present the January 28th concert at 9:30pm.

The starry lineup is set for the fifth monthly concert in the new year-long Broadway Sings spinoff series, Broadway Sings: Unplugged. On December 10 at 7pm and 9:30pm, The Green Room 42 will present Unplugged: Lady Gaga, featuring original 'unplugged' arrangements of the singer-songwriter's hits, orchestrated for an acoustic band.

A Newer World, an original musical based on the Harvard Scandal of 1920, with a book by Grammy Award nominee Jonathan Sheffer, and score by Sheffer and acclaimed producer and songwriter Bruce Roberts [Barbra Streisand/Donna Summer duet 'No More Tears (Enough is Enough)'], will have an invitation-only reading on Thursday, December 6 at Pearl Studios, 500 8th Avenue. With direction by two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, Pretty Woman), the reading will feature musical direction by Will Van Dyke (Pretty Woman).

Tonight, Frozen film star Josh Gad stopped by the kingdom of Arendelle on Broadway with a visit to Frozen The Musical! See photos from Josh's visit to the show below!

Tickets for Disney Theatrical's newest hit musical, Frozen, are now on sale through Sunday, June 30, 2019.

Rob Ashford has received a portrait on Sardi's wall of fame! BroadwayWorld was there for the unveiling and you can check out the photos below!

Broadway's most sensational onstage and offstage stars, passionate fans, avid collectors and animated bidders celebrated the biggest day for Broadway fans on Sunday, September 30, 2018, as the 32nd Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction raised $906,825 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Yesterday, September 30, the heart of NYC's theatre district housed what fans like to call 'Broadway Christmas,' otherwise known as the 32nd Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction, produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Miss the big day or just want to relive it? BroadwayWorld was there, and you can check out all of the photos below!

The heart of NYC's theatre district will be filled with Broadway stars, fans and unmissable theatrical treasures this Sunday, September 30, 2018, for the 32nd Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction, produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Disney is offering a chance for Frozen fans to see the show! All you have to do is submit yourself singing 'What Do You Know About Love' from Frozen, as either a solo or a duet.

The stars of the smash hit musical Frozen gather to dish life on Broadway, share behind-the-scenes secrets and bring to life all the magic and special effects of the biggest Broadway musical in many seasons. Led by glamorous leading ladies Caissie Levy (Elsa) and Patti Murin (Anna), this fascinating panel also features Greg Hildreth (Olaf) and John Riddle (Hans) in a candid, free-wheeling discussion including video excerpts from the show and an audience Q&A. There'll be magic, there'll be fun.

More than 80 legendary, emerging and beloved Broadway and Off-Broadway stars are ready to take photos, sign autographs and meet their biggest fans on Sunday, September 30, at the 32nd Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction, produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: Laura Benanti discusses her thoughts on My Fair Lady ahead of joining the cast, and more!

The cast of the new Broadway musical gives a special performance of the fan-favorite song for 'GMA.' Watch Patti Murin and John Riddle perform the song here! 

Fresh off of the opening of his own show, Pretty Woman composer and lyricist Bryan Adams hopped over to the St. James to catch the royal family of Arendelle in action. Check out the photo below of Adams, Caissie Levy, and Anna Standby Aisha Jackson!

Straight from BroadwayWorld's hit web series, Katie Lynch brought BACKSTAGE BITE: LIVE to The Green Room 42 stage along with some of your favorite Broadway Stars!

Broadway in Bryant Park is back! The 2018 program will bring the best of Broadway together for free performances for six consecutive weeks through Thursday, August 16. New Yorkers and visitors to the Big Apple are invited to come at 11 a.m. every Thursday with performances running from 12:30 p.m. EST - 1:30 p.m. EST on the Bryant Park Stage. Hosted by 106.7 LITE FM's on-air personalities, this year's annual presentation continues this week.