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CHICKEN & BISCUITS Cancels 3 Performances Due to Breakthrough Cases
by Robert Diamond - Nov 9, 2021


The producers of CHICKEN & BISCUITS on Broadway have announced the cancelation of 3 performances.

Emily Bear to Moderate Andrew Lloyd Webber Discussion at TheaterMakers Summit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2021


TikTok and musical prodigy Emily Bear (The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical) will moderate the discussion with Eight-time Tony Award winner and keynote speaker Andrew Lloyd Webber at the fifth annual TheaterMakers Summit, this weekend, November 6 and 7, with a special bonus day November 8.

Andrew Lloyd Webber to Deliver Keynote Address at 5th Annual TheaterMakers Summit This Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2021


Eight-time Tony Award winner Andrew Lloyd Webber will deliver the keynote address at the fifth annual TheaterMakers Summit. The TheaterMakers Studio presents the 2021 TheaterMakers Summit November 6 and 7, with a special bonus day November 8.

Over 50 New TheaterMakers Added to 5th Annual TheaterMakers Summit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2021


The TheaterMakers Studio will present the fifth annual TheaterMakers Summit, on November 6 and 7, with a special bonus day on November 8. With Broadway reopening, the theme of this year’s event is “Places Please.” The 2021 TheaterMakers Summit will be held virtually for attendees and speakers.

Don't Miss CABARET Live at The Argyle Theatre
by Robert Diamond - Oct 13, 2021


Don't miss this daring, provocative and exuberantly entertaining classic, CABARET, Live at The Argyle Theatre, running through October 24th!

Theatre Leadership Project Approved for New York City Musical and Theatrical Production Tax Credit
by Robert Diamond - Oct 7, 2021


The Theatre Leadership Project (TTLP) has been approved by New York State as a qualifying diversity and arts job training program for the state’s $100 million New York City Musical and Theatrical Production Tax Credit

ALADDIN Cancels Additional Broadway Performances Through October 10th Due to Additional Covid-19 Cases
by Robert Diamond - Oct 1, 2021


BroadwayWorld has just learned that Aladdin has canceled performances for Friday, October 1st through Sunday, October 10th. Their next planned performance is Tuesday, October 12th at 7pm.

Photos: Inside The NYC Premiere Of KILLIAN & THE COMEBACK KIDS
by Robert Diamond - Sep 16, 2021


The NYC premiere of the new music film Killian & the Comeback Kids from writer/director Taylor A. Purdee.

BELLY DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA HOSTED BY HANNAH Will Play Don't Tell Mama September 19th, 8:30 pm
by Stephen Mosher - Sep 15, 2021


It's an art form as old as time and there is an entire arts community of New York that centers around it. So, finally, Belly Dance comes to Don't Tell Mama

Legendary Broadway Producer Liz McCann Dies at 90
by Robert Diamond - Sep 9, 2021


ELIZABETH IRELAND McCANN, the iconoclastic Broadway producer who won nine Tony Awards during a 60-year career in theater, died after a bout with cancer on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021 at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx, according to her longtime associate and friend, Kristen Luciani.  She was 90 years old. 

Ramin Karimloo and co-composer Nadim Naaman to Lead RUMI: THE MUSIC at the London Coliseum
by Robert Diamond - Sep 9, 2021


Dana Al Fardan, one of the Middle East’s leading contemporary composers, and West End star Nadim Naaman today announce that their second major stage musical, ‘Rumi: The Musical’ will get its world premiere at the London Coliseum in  November 2021.

VIDEO: FROZEN West End First Look with Samantha Barks, Stephanie McKeon & More
by Robert Diamond - Sep 9, 2021


The West End production of Frozen has officially opened at the newly refurbished Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 8 September 2021 and we've got a first look at footage from the West End production! 

VIDEO: Carpool Karaoke with Billy Porter, Idina Menzel and Camila Cabello
by Robert Diamond - Sep 9, 2021


It's premiere night for 'Cinderella' on Amazon, and James hops in the car with his co-stars Camila Cabello, Billy Porter and Idina Menzel to carpool to the big event. Ride along as the group sings songs and tells stories from the unforgettable 'Adele Dazeem' moment, to Camila's first date with Shawn to Billy getting the call to play the Fairy Godmother in 'Cinderella.'

Obituary: General Manager Thom Schilling Dies at 64
by Robert Diamond - Aug 20, 2021


Thom Schilling, the general manager, production supervisor and stage manager for dozens of Broadway, Off-Broadway and global tours for over 40 years, died in his sleep on August 19 in New York City. The cause of death is not presently known. Born in 1956, Thom was 64 years old.

Photos: The 44th Asian American International Film Festival Kicks Off in NYC
by Robert Diamond - Aug 12, 2021


The 44th Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF44) kicked off on Aug. 11 with the New York City premiere of its Opening Night film SNAKEHEAD by Evan Jackson Leong (LINSANITY).

Wake Up With BWW 8/2: Look at BEETLEJUICE in South Korea, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2021


Today's top stories: the cast of Beetlejuice in South Korea performs 'That Beautiful Sound', a look inside tech rehearsal for Pass Over, Lucy St. Louis talks The Phantom of the Opera, and more!

Obituary: Alvin Ing Dies at 89
by Robert Diamond - Aug 1, 2021


BroadwayWorld is sad to report that legendary actor Alvin Ing has passed away at 89 years old. 

Photos & Video: Broadway's Return Continues Disney-Style with Live at The New Am: A Benefit Concert for The Actors Fund
by Robert Diamond - Jul 23, 2021


Last night, Broadway’s New Amsterdam Theatre reopened with Live at The New Am: A Benefit Concert for The Actors Fund, marking one of the first events on Broadway since the shutdown and the first Broadway performance to hire actors on an Equity contract, the union of Broadway performers. Check out photos of the show, Disney alumni in the audience and a video from the special performance. 

The Broadway Gram Launches On BroadwayWorld Stage Door
by BWW Special - Jun 29, 2021


BroadwayWorld is thrilled to announce that 'The Broadway Gram' - the innovative new virtual private event experience taking Broadway by storm, is available via BroadwayWorld Stage Door.

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