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Photo Flash: Get a First Look at Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort, & More in the Upcoming WEST SIDE STORY Film!

by Kaitlin Milligan — March 27, 2020

20th Century Studios has shared the first look images of the cast of the upcoming film adaptation of West Side Story!

Check Out These Ten Audiobooks Narrated By Broadway Stars

by Stephi Wild — March 22, 2020

Need a fix of your favorite Broadway stars' voices while stuck inside! Check out our list of 10 audiobooks narrated by Broadway stars!

150+ Musicals That You Can Stream Now!

by Team BWW — June 26, 2025

Visit our list of the best musicals & shows you can watch from home! We've got you covered with all the must-sees on streaming sites including Tony-award winners, favorite stars and top performances.

BWW Flashback: The Last 10 Cast Albums to Win the Best Musical Theater Album Grammy

by Abigail Charpentier — January 24, 2020

On Sunday, Jan.

Submissions Are Now Open for 2nd Annual YOU WILL BE FOUND College Essay Writing Challenge

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 23, 2020

The Broadway Education Alliance and Gotham Writers Workshop announced today that submissions are now open for the 2nd annual 'You Will Be Found' College Essay Writing Challenge, inspired by the Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning Broadway hit Dear Evan Hansen.

Tales from the West Side: An In-Depth Look at the Evolution of WEST SIDE STORY

by A.A. Cristi — March 8, 2020

Go inside the creation and 63-year evolution of the musical theatre masterpiece, West Side Story.

Rachel Zegler Signs with ICM Partners

by Sarah Jae Leiber — January 14, 2020

Deadline reports that 18-year-old Rachel Zegler has signed with ICM partners.

Review Roundup: The National Tour of DEAR EVAN HANSEN - What Did the Critics Think?

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 12, 2019

DEAR EVAN HANSEN on tour launched last year in Denver and is currently on tour across America! What are critics saying about the show in different cities across the country? Check out all the reviews for the hit musical below from tour stops in Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Boston, Washington, DC and more!

Rachel Bay Jones Cast in Recurring Role on Amazon's New Series PANIC

by Kaitlin Milligan — October 22, 2019

Rachel Bay Jones has been cast in a recurring role on the upcoming Amazon YA drama series Panic, according to Deadline.

Photo Flash: WEST SIDE STORY Film Wraps Production!

by Kaitlin Milligan — October 2, 2019

The Steven Spielberg-directed West Side Story film has officially wrapped production! Amblin, the production company behind the adaptation, shared pictures from the set along with a letter from Spielberg.

VIDEO: Ansel Elgort Found Out He Was Cast in WEST SIDE STORY From Steven Spielberg

by Kaitlin Milligan — September 11, 2019

Ansel Elgort stopped by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to talk about his upcoming film, The Goldfinch.

Photo Flash: Original Cast of DEAR EVAN HANSEN Assembles To Send Off Jennifer Laura Thompson And Michael Park

by A.A. Cristi — August 6, 2019

The original company of Dear Evan Hansen came together to celebrate original cast members Jennifer Laura Thompson and Michael Park as they took their final bows in the musical.

Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for MOULIN ROUGE!

by Walter McBride — July 26, 2019

The Al Hirschfeld Theatre was the place to be last night as Moulin Rouge! officially opened on Broadway.

Andrea Burns to Play 'Fausta' in the WEST SIDE STORY Film

by Kaitlin Milligan — July 18, 2019

Andrea Burns has been added to Steven Spielberg's West Side Story in the role of Fausta.

Everything You Need to Know About the Upcoming Movie Musicals!

by Linnae Medeiros — July 22, 2019

Broadway is coming to the big screen! Thirteen movie musicals are currently in development and are set to delight audiences in the coming months and years, from long-awaited movie adaptations to remakes and sequels of fan favorites.

Wake Up With BWW 7/15: Flood at THE LION KING, Ariana DeBose in WEST SIDE STORY, and More!

by Stephi Wild — July 15, 2019

Today's top stories: a flood at The Lion King results in costume adjustments, and more!

PHOTO: First Look at Ariana DeBose as Anita in WEST SIDE STORY

by Stephi Wild — July 13, 2019

Ariana DeBose is taking on the role of Anita in the upcoming West Side Story film! Today, the actress shared a first look at herself in the role on her Instagram.

Everything You Need to Know About the WEST SIDE STORY Movie!

by Linnae Medeiros — June 28, 2019

Something great is coming! Stephen Spielberg's film adaptation of the classic musical West Side Story has officially started filming and is set to release at the end of next year! To get you all ready to see the Jets and Sharks on the big screen, we've gathered all the info you need to know about th

Photo Flash: Something's Coming... Get a First Look at Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort, and the Cast of the Upcoming WEST SIDE STORY Film!

by Stephi Wild — June 17, 2019

Something's coming! We've got a first look at the cast of the upcoming West Side Story film!

Conductor Gustavo Dudamel to Helm WEST SIDE STORY Film Recording with Jeanine Tesori, Matt Sullivan

by Kaitlin Milligan — May 17, 2019

Steven Spielberg's West Side Story announced today that acclaimed conductor Gustavo Dudamel will be guiding the baton for the film's recording of Leonard Bernstein's iconic score.