Marc Shaiman News

Encompass New Opera Theatre will honor Tony Award winner Leslie Uggams with a musical tribute on October 27, 2024. Learn more about Uggams and about the event.

We had the pleasure of interviewing Donald Danford, who is playing Mr. Beauregarde among other roles in 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.'

Get a first look at new production photos for the Some Like It Hot North American Tour. The production opened at Proctors in Schenectady, NY. See where the tour is heading, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Out Front Theatre Company in Georgia is launching its ninth season with HAIRSPRAY, the Tony Award-winning musical. Set in 1962 Baltimore, it follows Tracy Turnblad's journey from outcast to star. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

The Bushnell has announced SOME LIKE IT HOT will be coming to The Bushnell on April 29 through May 4, 2025. Tickets will go on sale Friday, October 11 at 10 a.m.

This Halloween season, BroadwayWorld is taking a look at Tim Burton's musical theater connections, both onscreen and onstage, as well as offering some spooky listening to match the vibes of spooky season.

The Growing Stage: The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey will kick-off their 43rd Main Stage Season with Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY.

There are galas and there are galas and, then, there was what Black Theatre United pulled off last night, September 30th, celebrating GENERATIONS OF EXCELLENCE at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. From the moment you walked in to the moment you left, the love, respect, admiration and warmth throughout the evening was palpable.

Earlier this week, Black Theatre United celebrated its 2024 Gala, “Generations of Excellence.' Check out photos from the star-studded red carpet!

Randy Rainbow is back with an all-new Donald Trump diss track, this time covering Taylor Swift. Rainbow sings his own version of 'Blank Space,' dubbing it 'Donald's Version.' The song is from the fifth studio album by the 'Childless Cat Lady,' '1989.' Swift endorsed Kamala Harris after the Presidential debate. Watch the video!

Audiences are sure to flip over Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre’s production of Hairspray! To provide our readers with a little twist on the usual show interview, wig designer Brandon Miller took some time to talk about one aspect of the behind-the-scenes work that goes into a production.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  September 30, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

Following the passing of Dame Maggie Smith, tributes from former co-stars and fans have begun to pour in. The tributes include Whoopi Goldberg, Marc Shaiman, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville, and more.

Performances are now underway for the National Tour of Some Like It Hot, which kicked off in Schenectady. The tour will continue on to play 30+ cities across North America. Read the reviews as they come in here!

Lower Mainland Vancouver and Richmond based CTORA Theatre will bring the whimsical world of Willy Wonka to life on stage with the musical production of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY next month.

This time, the reader question was: How often do Broadway writing teams share credits for both music and lyrics? 

All new photos have been released of the principal cast of Some Like It Hot on tour, featuring Matt Loehr as Joe/Josephine, Tavis Kordell as Jerry/Daphne, and Leandra Ellis-Gaston as Sugar.

Just last week, Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone took their opening night bows in Jen Silverman’s The Roommate, which is now running at the Booth Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals here!

At The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, numerous Broadway performers and creatives were nominated for awards for their work in television- from acting accolades to recognition for excellence in writing. Several Broadway alums took home awards including Alex Edelman, Billy Crudup, and Jean Smart. Take a look at the notable winners and nominees here!

BroadwayWorld sat down with Kristen-Anderson Lopez and Robert Lopez to discuss returning to the Marvel universe, working with Broadway legend Patti LuPone, and what they have in store for the stage.