54 BELOW SINGS ELVIS Set For May
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 7, 2024
54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present Caleb Barnett, Andrew Frace, Wesley Carpenter, Pasquale Crociata, and many more in 54 Below Sings Elvis on May 26th at 9:30 pm.
Mellon Foundation Awards $500k For Detroit-Focused Propulsion Theatre Project
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2024
Mellon Foundation has awarded five hundred thousand dollars to Blackboard Plays Founder, Garlia Cornelia Jones, and Obsidian Theater Festival Producing Artistic Director John Sloan III in support of the Propulsion Theatre Project (PTP), a partnership project dedicated to creating work that amplifies the ecosystem of theater in Detroit.
Steppenwolf's PURPOSE & More Lead Chicago's April 2024 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Apr 1, 2024
Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for April 2024 include Steppenwolf's Purpose, Lyric Opera of Chicago's AIDA and more.
Olivier Award-Winner Katie Brayben and Andrew Rannells Will Lead TAMMY FAYE on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024
Initial casting has been announced for the Broadway production of the acclaimed musical TAMMY FAYE. Two-time Olivier Award winner Katie Brayben will recreate her Olivier Award-winning performance as Tammy Faye Bakker, and Tony Award nominee Andrew Rannells will reprise his Olivier-nominated performance as Jim Bakker. TAMMY FAYE will begin preview performances on October 19th and will officially open on November 14th, 2024 at Broadway's Palace Theater.
Andrew Rannells Joins Lena Dunham's New Netflix Series
by Michael Major - Mar 4, 2024
Andrew Rannells is reuniting with Girls creator Lena Dunham for her new Netflix series. Rannells will be joining Megan Stalter, Will Sharpe, and Emily Ratajkowski in Too Much, also starring Michael Zegen, Richard E. Grant, Stephen Fry, Janicza Bravo, Rhea Perlman, Rita Wilson, and more. Get the scoop on the new show.
Goo Goo Dolls Musical HERE IS GONE Gets Industry Reading
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 1, 2024
Songs from the iconic rock band the Goo Goo Dolls will be performed in an industry reading of a new jukebox musical, with a Sci-Fi narrative penned by playwright James Meneses. The musical, titled HERE IS GONE, is slated for a private industry reading on March 7th.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 21, 2024
by - Feb 21, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 21, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.