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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  August 23, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Get the latest update on GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! as Russell J. Daniels and Sam Hartley join as standbys. Find out more about the talented performers and their roles in this exciting production.

Idina Menzel is no longer working with Scooter Braun as her manager. The confirmation comes after the recent news that Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato had cut ties with Braun this week. News that Justin Bieber had also stopped working with Braun surfaced last week, but those rumors have since been shut down by Braun's team.

The story will take place in between the Frozen sequel and the forthcoming third film, with Elsa and Anna being joined by new characters like Queen Disa and Lord Wolfgang. While stars like Idina Menzel, Josh Gad, Jonathan Groff, and Kristen Bell voice Frozen characters in the films, it has not been revealed if they will take part in the podcast.

Celebrities lending their support for this year’s fundraising special included Elizabeth Banks, Jessica Biel, Don Cheadle, Katie Couric, Danai Gurira, Tony Hale, Ken Jeong, Queen Latifah, Maria Menounos, Julianne Moore, Tig Notaro, Jimmy Smits, Eric Stonestreet and Justin Timberlake. In the U.S., SU2C is still gratefully accepting donations.

Championing creative process from studio to stage, Works & Process amplifies support for performing artists and their artistic process, and simultaneously provides the public with behind-the-scenes access to new works, fostering greater understanding and appreciation.

Wicked and Frozen star Idina Menzel worked alongside hitmakers Nile Rodgers, Jake Shears, Justin Tranter, Sir Nolan, Simon Wilcox, Laura Veltz, Jim Eliot, Maty Noyes, Mitch Allan, Lindy Robbins, Chantry Johnson, Michelle Zarlenga and more to create a body of work that is a departure from what she’s put out in the past. Listen to the new album!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 17, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 

The James Earl Jones Theatre box office will open Friday, August 18 at 10 AM ET for the Broadway premiere of Gutenberg! The Musical! The first 50 people in line on Friday morning will have the opportunity to randomly pick their own ticket price.

Get a first listen to 'Paradise,' Idina Menzel's latest single from her upcoming album, 'Drama Queen.' Menzel collaborated with disco legend Nile Rodgers on the track. Menzel also worked with Jake Shears, Justin Tranter, Sir Nolan, Simon Wilcox, Laura Veltz, Jim Eliot, Maty Noyes, Mitch Allan, Lindy Robbins, Chantry Johnson, and more on the album.

Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about The Book of Mormon on Broadway. Check out all the details here!

The film features a powerhouse comedic supporting cast, including Grammy winner Josh Gad (Beauty and the Beast), Harvey Guillén (Puss in Boots: The Last Wish), Emmy nominee Rob Riggle (The Hangover), Brett Gelman (Stranger Things), Jamie Demetriou (The Afterparty) and Emmy nominee Sofia Vergara (Modern Family). Watch the video!

Back to the Future: The Musical just held a Gala Performance, celebrating its arrival on Broadway, and benefitting the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Special guests included original film cast & creative team members Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Huey Lewis, Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis and more. Check out photos from inside the special night.

Get an inside look into Andrew Rannells' new book, 'Uncle of the Year: & Other Debatable Triumphs,' and his upcoming Broadway musical, Gutenberg! Discover how Rannells reflects on the important moments of his life and career, and find out what's next for this Grammy Award-winning actor. Watch the video now!

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, July 24, 2023.

Here Lies Love, the new musical from David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, officially opened on Broadway Thursday, July 20, at the Broadway Theatre. Check out photos from the show's opening night celebrations here!

Check out photos of Dylan Mulvaney, Spike Lee, H.E.R., Stephen Colbert, and more on the Here Lies Love opening night red carpet!

Idina Menzel has released her new single, 'Beast', which is available to download and stream here. The track is off her upcoming album, 'Drama Queen,' which is set to be released on August 18.

Andrew Rannells chatted with SiriusXM hosts Jess Cagle and Jessica Shaw on SiriusXM’s The Jess Cagle Show. During their conversation, Andrew gives a 'Gutenberg! The Musical!' update and shares the story of his first time at the Golden Globes and how he ended up sitting next to Mark Ruffalo. Watch videos now!

In an interview with BBC News, Sean Foley said: “They’ve got to be a great comic actor, of which we have very many. They’ve got to be of that shape-shifting kind of quality.'