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VIDEO: How is Berkshire Theatre Group Making GODSPELL Happen? Go Behind the Scenes!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 25, 2020

The first musical in the United States to be approved by Actors' Equity Association is currently running in the Berkshires! Berkshire Theatre Group's Godspell, which is being presented outdoors in an open-air tent adjacent to The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, will run through September 4, with many health and safety guidelines in place as mandated by Actors' Equity Association and local/state government.

VIDEO: SEUSSICAL Original Off-Broadway Cast Perform 'Green Eggs and Ham'!
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2020

Original off-Broadway cast members of Seussical joined forces for a virtual performance of Green Eggs and Ham!

VIDEO: Get A First Look At Paper Mill's CHASING RAINBOWS
by Alan Henry - Oct 3, 2019

Don your ruby slippers and grab Toto as you take a peek inside Paper Mill Playhouse's New Jersey premiere of Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz, featuring a book by Marc Acito, musical adaptation & additional music by David Libby and conceived by and additional lyrics by Tina Marie Casamento.

VIDEO: Get a First Look at Footage From CHASING RAINBOWS: THE ROAD TO OZ at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2019

Performances are underway for Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz at Paper Mill Playhouse! News12 New Jersey recently gave us a first look at footage from the production! Additionally, they sat down with some of the cast and creatives to talk about the show.

BWW TV: The Cast Of CHASING RAINBOWS: THE ROAD TO OZ Meets The Press!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2019

The company just met the press and BWW correspondent Richard Ridge is taking you inside the big day below!

VIDEO: Get A First Look At CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY on Broadway
by Alan Henry - Apr 21, 2017

The new Broadway musical Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is currently in performances at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street) and officially opens Sunday, April 23, 2017. BroadwayWorld has a sweet first look at the cast in action below!

BWW TV: Enter a World of Pure Imagination with the Cast of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2017

Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, starring two-time Tony Award winner Christian Borle (Willy Wonka),  begins performances Tuesday, March 28, 2017 and officially opens Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

BWW TV Exclusive: BROADWAY SESSIONS Gets A Little Bit WICKED
by Ben Cameron - Aug 15, 2016

WICKED!!!! You tingled didn't you? It's hard not to. No modern musical has had quite the impact that this mega musical has had all over the world. And I won't lie to ya, Wicked hold's a very special place in my heart (listen to track #2 of your cast album, you may hear a familiar voice asking 'Glinda, is it true you were her friend?') But humble bragging aside, Wicked is nothing short of a phenomenon. So this week we've compiled some of our favorite Broadway Sessions performances from Stephen Schwartz's box office blockbuster! 'The Wizard and I,' 'Popular,' 'As Long As Your Mine,' 'No Good Deed,' 'Defying Gravity' and even a cliff notes version of ensembling in Wicked w/ myself and original caster Marcus Choi, it's just too good…or is it Wicked?

TUCK EVERLASTING Launches Trading Cards - Pick Your Team!
by Nicole Rosky - May 16, 2016

Starting tomorrow, Tuesday May 17th, each of the three TUCK boys, Andrew Keenan-Bolger "Jesse", Bob Lenzi "Miles", Michael Wartella "Hugo,' will have limited edition autographed trading cards of their character, with a description on the back written by one of the TUCK book writers, Tim Federle

BWW TV: Time Stops on Broadway- Watch Highlights from TUCK EVERLASTING
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2016

If you could live forever, would you? Take a journey you'll never forget in this powerful new musical about love, family and living life to the fullest. With direction and choreography by Tony Award® winner Casey Nicholaw (Something Rotten!, Aladdin, The Book of Mormon), Tuck Everlasting is currently in previews at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street) and will open on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Check out a first look at the cast in action below!

BWW TV Exclusive: TUCK EVERLASTING Asks, 'If You Could Live Forever, Would You?'
by BroadwayWorld TV - Apr 5, 2016

TUCK EVERLASTING, the new musical based on Natalie Babbitt's beloved best-selling novel of the same name, is currently in previews at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street). With direction and choreography by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (Something Rotten!, Aladdin, The Book of Mormon), Tuck Everlasting will officially open on Broadway on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. The musical recently polled passerby in Times Square, asking 'If you could live forever, would you?' Watch our exclusive video below to hear their answers!

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from CHASING RAINBOWS: THE ROAD TO OZ at Flat Rock Playhouse
by Stage Tube - Dec 1, 2015

Flat Rock Playhouse's presentation of CHASING RAINBOWS: THE ROAD TO OZ world premiere chronicles the life of a young Judy Garland. This exciting new musical explores her extraordinary journey from vaudeville to Hollywood to stardom which culminated in one of the most popular films of all time, THE WIZARD OF OZ. The production runs now through December 19, 2015 at Flat Rock Playhouse, the State Theatre of North Carolina, nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Click below to watch highlights from the show!

STAGE TUBE: Watch Lena Hall, Ciara Renee, Corey Cott & More at BROADWAY SINGS BRUNO MARS!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 19, 2015

Last month, twenty of the brightest talents on Broadway were featured in Broadway Sings Bruno Mars, the latest concert in the Broadway Sings series. The tribute series takes the music of well-known music icons and creates new, unique arrangements and orchestrations by twisting the style to fit the strength of the performer. Previous concerts have included Adele, Stevie Wonder, and Justin Timberlake; this November, producer Corey Mach (Godspell, Wicked) and music director Joshua Stephen Kartes will present Broadway Sings Sara Bareilles.?

STAGE TUBE: Flashback- Watch Songs from TUCK EVERLASTING!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 28, 2015

The Alliance Theatre presents the world premiere of the musical Tuck Everlasting. Based on the beloved best-selling novel by Natalie Babbitt, Tuck Everlasting is an exhilarating story about everlasting love, never-ending life, and discovering what it means to truly feel alive. Click here for photos of the cast in action! Below, check out past performances of songs from the show: 'Everlasting' and 'Top of the World,' as performed by Sadie Sink and Andrew Keenan-Bolger.

STAGE TUBE: WICKED Cast Lip Dubs MIKA's 'Popular Song'
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 1, 2013

WICKED has had a lot going on this week, with the show celebrating its 10th anniversary on Wednesday night. As a part of the festivities, the cast put together an amazing lip dub to MIKA's 'Popular Song', which of course is a song that came straight from the musical. Check it out below!

BWW TV: Elphabas & Glindas & Fiyeros, Oh My! WICKED Alumni Reunite at 10th Anniversary!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 1, 2013

Wednesday night was Wicked's big night as the show celebrated its 10th Anniversary on Broadway with a special performance and party. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for the after party to chat with the current cast and the special alumni attendees, including Annaleigh Ashford, Joel Grey, Julia Murney, Eden Espinosa & more!

STAGE TUBE: Lindsay Mendez Sings 'The Wizard and I' on TODAY!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 31, 2013

The blockbuster musical, Wicked, just celebrated its 10th Anniversary on Broadway last night, October 30, a milestone achieved by only ten other Broadway productions in history. The cast appeared on TODAY this week, where leading lady Lindsay Mendez performed 'The Wizard and I'. Check out the full song below!

BWW TV: WICKED's Leading Ladies Give Special Curtain Call Speech at 10th Anniversary Performance!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 31, 2013

Last night was Wicked's big night as the show celebrated its 10th Anniversary on Broadway with a special performance and party. BroadwayWorld brings you a special look at the curtain call speech, which was given by leading ladies Alli Mauzey and Lindsay Mendez. Check it out below!

VIDEO: WICKED Cast Performs 'What Is This Feeling' on TODAY
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 30, 2013

The cast of Broadway's WICKED appeared on this morning's TODAY on NBC to perform the song 'What Is This Feeling' featuring Lindsay Mendez as Elphaba, and Alli Mauzey as Glinda.

STAGE TUBE: Lindsay Mendez, Derek Klena & More Give WICKED Clues on JEOPARDY!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 29, 2013

On last night's episode of JEOPARDY!, Wicked was featured in a special category comprised entirely of video clues delivered by Broadway cast members filmed onstage at the Gershwin Theatre. This marked the first time that JEOPARDY! has ever devoted an entire category to a Broadway show with members of the cast delivering all of the clues. Check out the video below to find out if you could have taken the category!

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