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BREAKING THE BINARY THEATRE to Expand Into Year-Round Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2023

Following the resounding success of the inaugural Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival in 2022, Founding Artistic Director George Strus has announced Breaking the Binary Theatre.

Video: Jenn Colella Joins Anthony Rapp on Stage at WITHOUT YOU to Perform 'Take Me Or Leave Me' From RENT
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2023

Jenn Colella made a special guest appearance at Anthony Rapp's show, Without You, for a surprise performance of Take Me Or Leave Me from Rent! Check out the performance in the video here!

Jessica Hendy's WALKING WITH BUBBLES Will Open Off-Broadway in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2023

Jessica Hendy, (Cats, Aida, Amour) is bringing her harrowing life story to the stage in Walking with Bubbles.  At times earth shattering, at times humorous, yet ultimately cathartic, Walking With Bubbles explores mental illness and how far a mother will go for her son, her family, and ultimately herself. 

Michael R. Jackson & Common to Join Second Stage Theater's Winter's Ball
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2023

Second Stage Theater will host a Winter’s Ball geared towards young professionals and arts patrons, featuring Michael R. Jackson and Common. The fundraising event will take place on Monday, February 27 at The Pierre Hotel. See

Video: RENT Original Cast Members Anthony Rapp & Fredi Walker-Browne Sing 'What You Own' at WITHOUT YOU
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2023

Watch original Rent cast member Fredi Walker-Browne join Anthony Rapp on stage at Without You at New World Stages, to duet 'What You Own' from Rent!

Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2023

The full cast and creative team has been announced for the brand new Kander & Ebb musical, NEW YORK, NEW YORK. Plus, check out a new trailer of the cast in action!

Goodman Theatre Announces Jamal Howard as the 2023 Michael Maggio Directing Fellow
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2023

Goodman Theatre has announced Jamal Howard (he/him) as the 2023 Michael Maggio Directing Fellow. A Chicago-based director and choreographer, Howard is the co-artistic director of New American Folk Theatre and an associate company member with TUTA Theatre.

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Alex Brightman, and More Join Kleban Prize For Musical Theatre Presentation
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2023

The Kleban Foundation will present the 33rd annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre on Monday, February 6 at 5PM in a private ceremony (by invitation only) hosted by ASCAP and BMI at BMI's New York City headquarters (7 World Trade Center).

Marcia Milgrom Dodge, John Tartaglia, Lili-Anne Brown & More Join The Muny's 2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2023

The Muny announced has announced the directors, choreographers and music director/conductors for The Muny’s 2023 Premier Season. See details about The Muny's season, and see how to purchase tickets.

VIDEO: No te pierdas el trailer de TICK, TICK… BOOM!
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jan 31, 2023

El musical de Jonathan Larson está protagonizado por Daniel Diges.

NCTC Announces Postponement Of TICK, TICK...BOOM! Due to Flooding
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2023

Following intense flooding in the Decker Theatre, New Conservatory Theatre Center has made the decision to postpone the upcoming performances of Jonathan Larson's tick, tick…BOOM!.

Eden Espinosa & Jelani Remy to Join Samantha Pauly at Chelsea Table + Stage in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2023

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of Samantha Pauly, from the original cast of SIX the Musical on Broadway, who continues her monthly residency on Monday, February 27 at 7:00 PM. T

Theatre Tallahassee Hosts Auditions For TICK, TICK...BOOM! in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2023

tick, tick ... BOOM! comes to Theatre Tallahassee next year. Performances run April 21 - May 7, 2023. Auditions are set for Sunday, February 26 and Monday, February 27, from 7-10pm.

Disney Channel Original Movies for Broadway Lovers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2023

Read BroadwayWorld's list of the best Disney Channel Original movies for Broadway lovers, featuring High School Musical, Descendants and more!

Cain Park to Present RENT and FUN HOME in 2023
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 28, 2023

Cleveland Heights Mayor Kahlil Seren has announced the Alma Theater productions for Cain Park's 85th season: RENT, which will run June 8-25, 2023; and FUN HOME, which will run August 10-27, 2023.

RENT Opens At Omaha Community Playhouse, February 10
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2023

RENT opens Friday, February 10, 2023 at the Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP). This is the first time that OCP has produced this iconic show.

66th Annual Obie Awards to Return Live and in Person in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2023

The 66th Annual Obie Awards, celebrating and honoring Off- and Off-Off-Broadway will take place on Monday, February 27, 2023 at Terminal 5.

Photos: Curtain Players Presents Jonathan Larson's TICK, TICK...BOOM!
by Jerri Shafer - Jan 27, 2023

Curtain Players presents tick, tick...BOOM! the autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, who revolutionized theater as the creator of Rent.

VANITIES—THE MUSICAL to be Presented by The York Theatre Company at The Theatre at St. Jean's This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2023

The York Theatre Company, in association with Riki Kane Larimer, will present a revised version of Vanities—The Musical. See performance dates, how to purchase tickets and more!

Photos: Anthony Rapp & Friends Celebrate Opening Night of WITHOUT YOU
by Jennifer Broski - Jan 26, 2023

Without You, written and performed by Anthony Rapp, directed by Steven Maler with musical direction by Daniel A. Weiss opened just last night, January 25, 2023 at New World Stages. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos below!

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