The Westside Theatre News

After several years in showbusiness, Darren Criss feels like Little Shop of Horrors isn't his first time dealing with a man-eating plant. While sitting down on Live! With Kelly & Mark, Criss joked that years in the entertainment industry prepared him to battle Audrey II. Watch the video from his appearance now!

Not everyone knew that Evan Rachel Wood had a background in musical theatre, but her Little Shop of Horrors co-star, Darren Criss, did. The Off-Broadway revival's new Audrey sat down on LIVE! With Kelly & Mark to discuss returning to her musical theatre roots with longtime collaborator Criss. Watch the video now!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 13, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

In this video, watch as Darren Criss catches up with Richard Ridge about joining the company of Little Shop of Horrors off-Broadway at the Westside Theatre.

According to Darren Criss, he and Evan Rachel Wood will be headed to Skid Row for a short run as Seymour and Audrey, beginning in late January through the end of March.

Jared Zirilli (The Donna Summer Musical) is joining the cast of The Jerusalem Syndrome, replacing at The York Theatre Company James D. Gish in the role of Mickey Rose.

Pittsburgh CLO's Kara Cabaret is getting a little naughty this holiday season with the R-Rated Matthew Lombardo's WHO'S HOLIDAY! Starring Lara Hayhurst and Directed by Trey Compton at the Greer Cabaret Theater December 1 – 31.

Tracie Bennett to portray Tallulah Bankhead in industry readings of 'The Code' - a new play by Michael McKeever. Christopher Renshaw directs.Jim Kierstead will present two private industry readings (by invitation only) of The Code, a new play by Michael McKeever (Daniel's Husband, Mr. Parker).

As BroadwayWorld first reported in September, The Heart of Rock and Roll is coming to Broadway! Producers Hunter Arnold, Tyler Mitchell and Kayla Greenspan announced that the new musical inspired by the iconic songs of Huey Lewis and The News, will open on Broadway at The James Earl Jones Theatre.

Watch a video of Corbin Bleu and the cast of Little Shop of Horrors performing 'Ya Never Know' on GMA3. The performance came after he and Constance Wu perform 'Suddenly Seymour' on the main Good Morning America broadcast this morning. Bleu is joined by D'Kaylah Unique Whitley, Tiffany Renee Thompdon, and Khadija Sankoh as the Urchins.

Cobrin Bleu and Constace Wu stopped by Good Morning America to perform 'Suddenly Seymour' from the Off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors. Watch the video of the new Seymour and Audrey now!

Corbin Bleu and Constance Wu are bringing Little Shop of Horrors to Good Morning America on Monday! The new Seymour and Audrey will sit down with the hosts of the ABC morning show before performing a song from the show. They will also appear on GMA 3: What You Need to Know.

'Discover the latest press release for the Broadway show Who's Holiday. Get all the details on the upcoming production and find out what to expect from this exciting theatrical experience.'

Discover the cast and creative team behind the highly anticipated world premiere of THE JERUSALEM SYNDROME. Get a sneak peek into the talented individuals bringing this exciting new play to life and find out what to expect from this captivating production.

The York Theatre Company has revealed the cast and creative team for its production of Golden Rainbow, with book by Ernest Kinoy and music and lyrics by Walter Marks, the third offering of the Fall 2023 “Musicals in Mufti” series. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Discover the talented cast and creative team behind York Theatre Company's 'Musicals in Mufti' presentation of 'The Lieutenant.' Get a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming production, including insights into the show's performers and the creative minds bringing this exciting musical to life.

The complete cast of over 20 actors who will be performing in Sinatra The Musical -  the major new musical based on the life and career of the legendary artist and cultural icon which premieres at Birmingham Rep in September 2023 - has been announced. Learn more about the cast and the musical here!

Tony and Grammy Award nominee Jeremy Jordan is back on Skid Row this summer in Little Shop of Horrors. In this video, he chats with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge about rejoining the company.

Discover the magic of The York Theatre Company's Musicals in Mufti series, where celebrated musicals are brought to life in an intimate and stripped-down format. Immerse yourself in the timeless melodies and captivating stories of classic musical theater. Don't miss the highly anticipated return of this acclaimed series.

BroadwayCon has revealed the lineup for its First Look, treating attendees to an exclusive showcase of performances from some of the newest and most talked-about shows of the season.