Jonathan Larson News

Two new play commissions were announced by the independent publishing company Stage Partners, with the goal of engaging professional playwrights to create inspiring new works especially for school theatre programs.

Ryan shares about his artistic process as a composer, and how his work has been impacted by collaborations with other artists, including his husband, photographer Matthew Murphy. We talk about the shifting landscape of musical theater, and what it means to be queer in the world of the arts. He also touches on his incredible musical theater training program, Actor Therapy, co-created with Lindsay Mendez, and he shares about his latest project titled Party of the Century.

The two recipients have been announced for the 2024 Richard Rodgers Awards for Musical Theater, Far From The Tree and Lighthouse. Both winning musicals will receive funds toward their presentation at nonprofit theaters in New York City.

The official audio recording of Shaina Taub performing a stripped-down version of the song 'Keep Watching' from Suffs is available now on streaming platforms! The song can be downloaded or listened to here.

McCarter will stage the world premiere of Empire Records, a new musical comedy based on the beloved 1990s cult-classic film. Learn more about the stage adaptation!

I've just highlighted a long list deserving of recognition, if for no other reason than to remind audiences of the invisible force that fuels this pre-eminent theatre department. I'm aware of the unresolved public trauma caused by the university's decision to discontinue the program. Intentional or not, SWEENEY is the apt choice; the metaphor of slitting one's throat resonates with an aggrieved following, for that's what it must feel like to lose a vital artistic resource. And that, my good friends, is the real tragedy.

New Jersey-born singer, dancer, and actor, Carissa Gaughran took to Instagram to share video footage from the moment she found out she would be making her Broadway debut in The Great Gatsby!

Watch Neil Patrick Harris' lively entrance onto TikTok in a hilarious new video, showcasing his dance prowess alongside his two children, Harper and Gideon.

Esta primavera el Gran Teatro Caixabank Príncipe Pío ofrecerá una cartelera cargada de Teatro Musical con opciones para todos los gustos.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 5, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

WP Theater has revealed the 2024 lineup for The Pipeline Festival, the fifth biennial showcase of the artists in its celebrated WP Lab for playwrights, directors, and producers. Learn more about the lineup and see how to purchase tickets.

Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 will present the world premiere of THE KEEP GOING SONGS by Abigail and Shaun Bengson, and directed by Caitlin Sullivan. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Jonathan Larson rock opera, directed by Sammi Cannold, will play the San Diego Rady Shell this summer. Find out how to audition here!

Secretary Hillary Clinton, who serves as a producer on Suffs, recently appeared in a promotional video for the musical, which also features writer-composer-lyricist and star Shaina Taub and several cast members. Check out the video here!

Florida 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 Spring 2024 include Peter Pan​​​​​​​ and more.

Shaina Taub and the cast of Suffs gave a sneak peek at the musical with a special performance at the Great Hall at Cooper Union yesterday. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!

Celebrate the tenth anniversary of the UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS’ POLYPHONE FESTIVAL this spring.

New York Theatre Workshop has announced the full cast & creative team for Here There Are Blueberries, co-written by NYTW Usual Suspect and Tony & Emmy Award nominee Moisés Kaufman & Emmy Award nominee Amanda Gronich, and conceived & directed by Moisés Kaufman.

Casting has been announced for the Made at Curve bilingual workshop of Scenes from RENT – a staged performance.

KILL THE WHALE, a new rock, hiphop, and folk opera by 2023 Larson Grant Recipient Daniel Emond, will premiere at Joe’s Pub on Sunday, April 14 at 6:00 PM. Learn more about the performance and find out who will star here!