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Like any true theater kid, Reneé Rapp is desperate for people to like her work. BroadwayWorld sat down with Rapp a week after her headline tour launched to discuss her whirlwind year, how Mean Girls prepared her for tour, and how she plans to return to Broadway to claim her EGOT.
Read reviews for Purlie Victorious on Broadway starring Tony Award-winner, Leslie Odom Jr.!
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 28, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Ahead of the opening night of Purlie Victorious, Leslie Odom Jr. appeared on CBS Mornings to discuss why the play is a 'very rare piece.' Odom Jr. also discussed why the play is 'meant to be seen' and not read, how he identifies with the character, and being a producer on the show with his wife, Nicolette Robinson. Watch the video!
The film stars Tony winner and Oscar® nominee Leslie Odom, Jr. (One Night in Miami, Hamilton) with Ann Dowd, Jennifer Nettles, Norbert Leo Butz, Lidya Jewett, Olivia O’Neill and Ellen Burstyn. Watch the video sneak peek now!
Every season, more than a few household names swing through the Theatre District to perform alongside all of our Broadway faves!
Get an inside look at Noah Pyzik's Broadway debut in Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch. Discover his thoughts on landing the role and what audiences can expect from this hilarious and relevant show.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 22, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Get a first look at Leslie Odom Jr. and more in PURLIE VICTORIOUS: A Non-Confederate Romp Through The Cotton Patch. Learn how to purchase tickets!
The lineup has been announced for Variety's annual Business of Broadway Breakfast, set to take place in New York on October 2. Included in the event are cast members from Merrily We Roll Along and Gutenberg! The Musical.
Broadway united for Broadway for Biden- a one-night-only concert fundraiser event for the reelection of President Joe Biden. Check out photos from the night here!
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, September 18, 2023.
In May, I promised a series of stage door behavior stories. And then there were a lot of more timely stories to report on and, unfortunately, the next installment in the series got pushed. But now I can finally do the second installment, on plays.
It’s a family affair as married Broadway couple Santino and Jessica Fontana arrive at Brigham Young University’s brand-new Music Building Concert Hall to perform together in two shows this month.
Every season, more than a few household names swing through the Theatre District to perform alongside all of our Broadway faves! See which stars are making their mark on midtown for the Fall/Winter 2023 season!
The American Theatre Wing 2023 Gala Celebration was held next Monday, September 11, 2023 at Cipriani. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
Not sure about which Broadway show to see in 2023? Check out a full list of what's new on Broadway and which productions to catch before they're gone for good!
In this video, watch as Leslie Odom Jr. and the cast of Purlie Victorious unpacks their roles ahead of opening night on Broadway!
The Staller Center for the Arts Fall 2023 Season kicks off tonight in a sold out performance from Corinne Bailey Rae.
Don't miss out on the exciting collaboration between Hollywood heavyweights Samuel L. Jackson, Phylicia Rashad, Kerry Washington, and others for the upcoming Broadway production of PURLIE VICTORIOUS. Get all the details about this highly anticipated musical that is set to make a splash on the theater scene.
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