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Tonight, Broadway and Hollywood talent gathered for Broadway Rallies for Kamala. Award-winning stage and screen star Anne Hathaway, who rocked the vote with a cover of Queen's classic song, 'Somebody to Love'. Watch the video!

Tonight, Broadway and Hollywood’s best will gather for Broadway Rallies for Kamala, a special event in New York City. Broadway Rallies for Kamala! will be performed in front of a live, invited audience and live streamed nationally for free via BroadwayWorld at 7:30pm ET.

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.

Cavetown, also known as Robin Skinner, teams up with acclaimed singer-songwriter Frankie Cosmos for their collaborative new single, “magic 8 ball.” The track comes in advance of Cavetown’s upcoming headline tour, with support from Cosmos.

Broadway and Hollywood’s best gathered for Broadway Rallies for Kamala, a special event in New York City. We spoke to the event's director Schele Williams about the event and the dial-a-thon that has made one million phone calls for the Harris campaign.

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, October 14, 2024.

Broadway for Harris has announced additional stars for its two mobilization events taking place today, Monday, October 14th.  Star of stage and screen Idina Menzel has joined the lineup for Kamala Dial-A-Thon, a virtual phone bank from 12-6pm ET.

See what the critics are saying about Foreverland at Southwark Playhouse. Learn more about the play written by upcoming playwright Emma Hemingford, and read the reviews for the production.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 10, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 

The Acting Company revealed the cast for SPELL #7, featuring a dynamic ensemble of actors. The production is set to bring Ntozake Shange's work to life, exploring themes of identity and culture.

On Monday, October 14th, Broadway and Hollywood’s best will gather for Broadway Rallies for Kamala, a special event in New York City to mobilize audience members and remote viewers across the country to get involved in supporting Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the final weeks leading up to Election Day, November 5th. Watch here!

You can now get a first look at the cast of GYPSY on Broadway in character! Check out photos of Audra McDonald and more in new character portraits here! Learn more about the Broadway revival and see how to purchase tickets.

Pianist Michael Stephen Brown and violinist Jennifer Frautschi will perform a duo recital with the Jupiter Symphony Chamber Players, featuring works by four women composers. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The GYPSY box office will open at Broadway’s Majestic Theatre on Thursday, October 10, at 10am (EST). Find out how to get exclusive seats and a signed window card!

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, October 7, 2024.

What did our critic think of MATILDA THE MUSICAL IS MARVELOUS! at Nebraska Wesleyan University Theatre?

Would you undergo a procedure that would easily and painlessly grant you to live eternally? Writer Emma Hemingford theorises a future where the extension of life has become as normal as getting Botox. But, unlike plastic surgery, the practice raises ethical and social issues. The benefits span protracted career opportunities and more time to spend with your loved ones, but at what cost?

Autumn plays at the Park Theatre from Wed 16 Oct – Sat 2 Nov. Based on the novel by Ali Smith, the production is adapted by Harry McDonald, and directed by Charlotte Vickers. Check out an all new rehearsal video here!

Further casting has been announced for Duncan Macmillan and Thomas Ostermeier's new version of Chekhov's masterpiece The Seagull. Learn more about the show here!

New York City-based trans-punk duo Um, Jennifer? return with their new song, “Fishy.” The band- who earlier this year released “Went on T” and their debut EP The Girl Class – played a sold out Music Hall of Williamsburg earlier this week, supporting Towa Bird.