Review: YEMAYA Blurs the Real and Surreal
There is a distinct, visceral magic that happens when a story leaps across oceans and lands perfectly in our own vernacular.
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Video: Nic Chien, Son Of Lea Salonga, Performs 'Watch What Happens' from NEWSIES
A video has been released of Nic Chien, son of Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, performing 'Watch What Happens' from NEWSIES at miZZcast: Musical Theater Backwards.
Photos: YEMAYA On Stage at The Black Box, Proscenium Theater
Better known for staging hit musicals from Broadway and the West End, 9 Works Theatrical is charting new waters with its first-ever straight play, 'Yemaya.
BroadwayWorld Unveils New Redesigned Website & On Demand TV Apps
Today marks a major milestone for BroadwayWorld.
Rody Vera Joins TGA's THE NOTEBOOK Cast as Older Noah
Theatre Group Asia announced Rody Vera as Older Noah in its international premiere of THE NOTEBOOK: THE MUSICAL at Samsung Performing Arts Theater, joining previously announced Celeste Legaspi as Older Allie.
Building a Worldwide Ecosystem for the Performing Arts
While screens, platforms, and algorithms often capture our attention, a fresh global vision is emerging, powered by the radiant energy of presence, performance, and cultural interaction.
Photos: HOOK UP THE MUSICAL For Pride Month 2026
Cebu’s original queer musical, 'Hook Up The Musical,' made a triumphant return to the stage for a limited two-performance run on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Review: Twin Bill AL.TER, REVERSE CARD Confront the Past
Closing on Sunday, June 21, Artist Playground and Kho-Lab Productions present 'Double Take,' featuring the twin bill, AL.
Exclusive: Take a Peek at the Return of Cebu’s HOOK UP THE MUSICAL
Cebu’s original queer musical, 'Hook Up The Musical,' made a triumphant return to the stage over the weekend for a limited two-performance run on Saturday, June 13.
Laurence Mossman Joins Cast of THE NOTEBOOK at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater
Filipino-Kiwi performer Laurence Mossman has been cast as Middle Noah in Theatre Group Asia's international premiere of THE NOTEBOOK: THE MUSICAL at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater, joining previously announced Morissette as Middle Allie.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from May 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
BroadwayWorld Launches Producer Fantasy Game
BroadwayWorld's new Producer Fantasy Game lets fans draft six Broadway shows and earn points from real box office grosses, awards, and weekly predictions.
EXCLUSIVE: Take a First Look at 9 Works Theatrical’s YEMAYA in Rehearsal
Get an exclusive first look inside the rehearsal room of 9 Works Theatrical’s upcoming production of 'Yemaya.
Review: Balancing Fact and Fiction in MASTER CLASS
The Maria Callas, the famed soprano, of Terrence McNally’s Master Class is, in many ways, the extreme opposite of the real-life 'La Divina.
REP Breathes New Life Into the ‘Impossible Dream’
This reimagined staging promises a stirring, four-week theatrical journey that invites today's audiences to rediscover Don Quixote’s timeless quest for hope and inspiration.
StageMag Launches Programmable PDF Editor for Digital Theater Programs
StageMag, the digital show program platform from BroadwayWorld, launched its new PDF Editor to all producers and stage managers using the service.
FIRST LOOK: Cebu's HOOK UP THE MUSICAL Reveals New Character Portraits Ahead of Pride Month Return
HOOK UP THE MUSICAL, written by Jude Gitamondoc and produced by Kadasig Entertainment Production, has officially released new character portraits ahead of its highly anticipated return.
Celeste Legaspi To Join THE NOTEBOOK In The Philippines
Theatre Group Asia has announced acclaimed Filipino performer Celeste Legaspi will take on the role of Older Allie in its highly anticipated production of The Notebook, The Musical.
REVIEW: Celebrity, Spectacle, and Betrayal in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
When Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice premiered 'Jesus Christ Superstar' in 1971, it jolted both the Church and the musical theater world.
Photos: Get a First Look at JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in Manila
The 2017 Olivier Award winner for Best Musical Revival, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock opera 'Jesus Christ Superstar,' has officially opened at The Theatre at Solaire.
Play Broadway Games Every Day in May and Win a Merch Prize Pack
BroadwayWorld is launching the May 2026 Games Challenge - a month-long streak competition open to fans across the U.
Raw and Evocative: 9 Works Theatrical Shifts to the Black Box for YEMAYA
9 Works Theatrical kicks off its 2026 season with 'Yemaya,' a Filipino adaptation of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Quiara Alegría Hudes’s debut play, 'Yemaya’s Belly' (2003).
NEWSIES Unseats LES MISÉRABLES to Win BroadwayWorld's 2026 Ultimate Movie Musical Bracket
After six weeks of voting, BroadwayWorld readers have crowned Newsies the Ultimate Best Movie Musical in the 2026 edition of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket.
Benedix Ramos and Sheena Belarmino To Join THE NOTEBOOK In The Philippines
Following the announcement of Morissette as Middle Allie in its upcoming international premiere of The Notebook: The Musical, Benedix Ramos as Young Noah and Sheena Belarmino as Young Allie have been added to the cast.
THE MOON AND THE BAKUNAWA Premieres this Weekend: A Poignant Exploration of Dementia and Caregiving
Written by Nitoy Chan Jr.
