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Shereen Ahmed, Andréa Burns, and More Join Encores! THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2023


New York City Center has announced additional casting for Encores! The Light in the Piazza. Joining Tony winner Ruthie Ann Miles are Shereen Ahmed as Franca Naccarelli, Andréa Burns as Signora Naccarelli, Rodd Cyrus as Giuseppe Naccarelli, James D. Gish as Fabrizio Naccarelli, Ivan Hernandez as Signor Naccarelli, and introducing Anna Zavelson as Clara Johnson.

DAMN YANKEES & More Lead Chicago's May 2023 Top Picks
by BWW Staff - Apr 25, 2023


Chicago 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. May 2023's top picks include Damn Yankees, Into the Woods, Aladdin and more!

Interview: Stephanie J. Block on Riffing WITH SETH RUDETSKY & Searching INTO THE WOODS
by Gil Kaan - Apr 25, 2023


The Wallis presents Stephanie J. Block With Seth Rudetsky, its second installment of its internationally acclaimed Broadway @ The Wallis concert series, May 4, 2023. The Tony Award-winning actress/ podcaster/ mother/ wife carved out some time from her multiple commitments to give me some insights to her collaboration with Seth, as well as her upcoming Into the Woods stint at the Ahmanson.

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for OLIVER! at Encores!
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 25, 2023


Rehearsals are underway for the New York City Center production of Oliver! The production will be led by Lilli Cooper as Nancy, Raúl Esparza as Fagin, Julian Lerner as The Artful Dodger, Tam Mutu as Bill Sikes, Brad Oscar as Mr. Bumble, Benjamin Pajak as Oliver Twist, and Mary Testa as Widow Corney. Check out first photos of the cast in rehearsals!

INTO THE WOODS, SWEENEY TODD, A DOLL'S HOUSE & More Lead in Nominations for 2023 Drama League Awards
by Team BWW - Apr 25, 2023


The Drama League has announced the 2023 Drama League Awards Nominees. See the full list!

Video: Watch Justin Guarini & Roger Bart Announce the 2023 Drama League Awards Nominees
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2023


Tune in today at 11:30am ET as we bring you the nominations for the 89th Annual Drama League Awards. Watch live right here at BroadwayWorld!

The Drama League Names 2023 Directors Project Recipients
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2023


The Drama League has announced the fourteen exceptional stage directors receiving the fellowships, assistantships, and residencies of the 2023 Drama League Directors Project.

Review: INTO THE WOODS at Blumenthal Performing Arts
by Perry Tannenbaum - Apr 14, 2023


The new Broadway revival of INTO THE WOODS, now touring with a significant portion of the New York cast, dispels the too-clever-by-half aftertaste I've experienced in previous productions and bares Stephen Sondheim's heart in an affecting tribute to the late master.

FAT HAM, LITTLE WOMEN & More Set for Seattle Rep 2022/23 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2023


Intimate stories. Interwoven music. Breathtaking physicality. This, and much more, is what you can expect upon your return to Seattle Rep for an all-new season in fall 2023. See how to purchase tickets!

A Complete 2023 Broadway Awards Season Calendar
by Team BWW - Apr 3, 2023


Stay up to date on all the need-to-know facts of the 2023 Awards Season with BroadwayWorld's full Awards Season Calendar here!

Julian Lerner Joins New York City Center's OLIVER! as 'The Artful Dodger'
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2023


Julian Lerner has joined the cast of New York City Center production of Oliver! as The Artful Dodger.

Review Roundup: INTO THE WOODS Hits the Road, What Are the Critics Saying?
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2023


The tour of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods officially opened at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC earlier this year. Read the reviews for the tour of Into The Woods here!

Complete Programming Set for Clubbed Thumb's 2023 SUMMERWORKS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2023


Clubbed Thumb has announced the complete line-up for the 26th SUMMERWORKS festival of new plays. SUMMERWORKS will run May 18 – July 1, 2023 at The Wild Project.

INTO THE WOODS & More Lead Boston's April 2023 Theater Top Picks
by BWW Staff - Mar 21, 2023


Boston 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. April 2023's top picks include Into The Woods, Hadestown, Rain, and more!

Justin Guarini & Roger Bart to Announce 2023 Drama League Award Nominees in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2023


Television and stage star Justin Guarini and Tony Award Winner Roger Bart will host the 2023 Drama League Awards Nominations Announcement on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. See where to watch the announcement and more!

Review: HERCULES at Paper Mill Playhouse Brings Glitz, Glamour and Excitement to the Mythological Tale
by Marina Kennedy - Mar 3, 2023


Hercules, now on stage at Paper Mill Playhouse, exceeds your expectations and brings glitz, glamour and excitement to the mythological tale. 

Interview: DC Theatre Royalty is Going Back INTO THE WOODS: An Interview with Felicia Curry
by Elliot Lanes - Mar 3, 2023


Those of us in the DC area have known about the talents of Dame Felicia Curry for many years. I’m sure you remember her recent star turn in My Lord, What a Night at Ford’s Theatre where she played the famous opera star Marian Anderson or maybe you saw her blow the roof off of Arena Stage in Nina Simone: Four Women or possibly you and your kids enjoyed her as the lead character in Mirandy and Brother Wind at Adventure Theatre. My point here is that there is a good reason why actor and Curry’s unofficial manager Rick Hammerly elevated Felicia Curry to Dame Felicia Curry. She truly is DC Theatre royalty.

Review Roundup: Disney's HERCULES Musical Opens at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Alan Henry - Mar 2, 2023


What did critics think of Hercules at Paper Mill Playhouse? Hercules features music by Oscar, Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award winner Alan Menken (Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Pocahontas, Newsies) and lyrics by Tony Award winner David Zippel (City of Angels, Mulan) and a book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn (Tootsie) and Kwame Kwei-Armah (Artistic Director of London's Young Vic).

Andre De Shields, Lear DeBessonet, Drama Book Shop & Darin Oduyoye to be Honored at 89th Annual Drama League Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2023


Andre De Shields, Lear DeBessonet, Drama Book Shop & Darin Oduyoye will be honored at 89th Annual Drama League Awards. See when the awards ceremony will be taking place!

Disney's HERCULES Musical Will Open In Hamburg Next Year
by Team BWW - Feb 27, 2023


From Zero to Hero to Germany! Disney Theatrical Productions announced this morning Stage Entertainment will present the European premiere of HERCULES in Hamburg, Germany opening Spring 2024.

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