Willem Butler News

Have you heard? There’s a rumor that ANASTASIA is about to hit the stage in Indianapolis! The anticipation is growing, and we were lucky enough to get an interview with Willem Butler who stars as Dmitry. He gave us some insight into the production and why this musical adaptation is the perfect way to kick off this season of Broadway in Indianapolis.

The Non-Equity North American tour of ANASTASIA is currently making its way across the country! Veronica Stern, one of BroadwayWorld's 'People to Watch in 2022,' leads the cast as Anya. The cast also includes Willem Butler as Dmitry, Ben Edquist as Gleb, and more. Get a first look at the new members of the cast here!

The American Theatre Guild  will present the new Broadway musical ANASTASIA. This production will take the BJCC Concert Hall stage October 25–30, 2022.

Willem Butler, winner of BroadwayWorld's first ever season of Next on Stage, is currently shining bright on stages across the country as Dmitry in the National Tour of Anastasia. A recent graduate from Elon University, Anastasia is Butler's touring debut! Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Willem Butler here!

The American Theatre Guild  will present the new Broadway musical ANASTASIA. This production is part of the BROADWAY IN BIRMINGHAM SERIES and will take the BJCC Concert Hall stage October 25–30, 2022.

Although there may be nothing earth shattering about Anastasia, the scenery, costumes, and cast performances are all excellent reasons to see the show during its national tour stop in Ottawa.

The National Tour Of ANASTASIA to perform at Kalamazoo's Miller Auditorium

Top stories include a first look at Julie Benko as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl! Plus, Guys and Dolls at the Kennedy Center will be led by  James Monroe Iglehart, Jessie Mueller, Steven Pasquale, and Phillipa Soo!

Casting has been announced for the next season of the North American tour of the Broadway production of ANASTASIA. This company will begin performances August 23, 2022, during the second week of a two-week engagement at the Citizens Bank Opera House in Boston, MA. Veronica Stern will lead the cast as Anya.

Our student bloggers write about how they're coping with the current global health crisis, give insight on their school's performing arts programs, share their opinions on the latest theater news, and so much more. The importance of college friends, virtual cabarets coming together, Broadway zodiacs, and more-- read what our bloggers have written about this week!

Checking in with Next on Stage winner Willem Butler and finding out what he has been up to since his win.

Willem Butler's single from Broadway Records is out now, with proceeds going towards The Actor's Fund!

During quarantine and a show business shutdown, these artists will not be silenced, as isolation creations continue to come forth from the community.

Our Next on Stage winners, Terrence Bogan and Willem Butler, are stopping by to chat with Richard Ridge today at 12pm ET! Tune in!

Willem Butler, a 2022 graduate of Elon University, has been crowned the college winner of our first-ever singing competition, Next on Stage!

You voted, here they are! In no particular order, meet our top 3 in the college category.

We're down to our top 5 in the Next on Stage competition! Learn more about Willem's charity, what musical theatre means to him, and why The Hunchback of Notre Dame is the perfect musical.

You voted, here they are! In no particular order, meet our top 5 in the college category.

We're chatting with the contestants in the top 10 for Next on Stage! Learn what Willem has been up to during the quarantine.

You voted, here they are! In no particular order, meet our top 10 in the college category.