Based on 1991 Disney film
The romantic Broadway musical for all generations, NETworks presentation of DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, returns to Chicago! Based on the Academy Award- winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. Hailed by the Chicago SunTimes as “warm and winning performances, a tuneful score, and real heart,” the classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. Experience the romance and enchantment of DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE
BEAST!
From Hannah Waddingham's new Christmas special to classics like The Muppet Christmas Carol, see which holiday streaming titles are sure to bring any Broadway fan some extra merriment this year. Check out our complete guide to what Broadway fans should be streaming this holiday season on Netflix, Peacock, Disney+, and more now!
Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the location, cast, and creative team for the highly-anticipated spring production of Macbeth. Directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin, Macbeth stars Tony and BAFTA Award-winner Ralph Fiennes and Olivier Award-winner Indira Varma as the leading lord and lady. Learn more about the location, cast, and creative team here!
Happy Halloween! We asked our readers to tag us in their most creative Broadway-inspired get-ups during the Halloween weekend! Check out costumes below inspired by Little Shop of Horrors, Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera, Six, and many more from theater fans.
According to a post on Kerry Butler's Instagram account, Butler says she recently played Dolly Parton in a reading of a musical based on her life and shared a photo of herself and the music legend after the performance.
Get ready for a magical holiday production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast at Walnut Street Theatre. Previews start on November 21st, with the show running through December 31st, 2023.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 12, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Tickets are now on sale for The Winter’s Tale at Folger Theatre! The Winter's Tale is Shakespeare romance that takes audiences on an exhilarating journey, weaving together a series of complex relationships.
Disney’s THE LION KING UK & Ireland Tour ended its 11-week run at Birmingham Hippodrome on Saturday 16 September having performed to over 150,000 audience members. Learn more about the tour here!
Featuring 100 animated films from Disney, this special collection features a stunning array of Disney Animation and Pixar classics including Bambi, Sleeping Beauty, The Lion King, Toy Story, Frozen and Encanto. Select Pixar titles also includes a bonus disc of extras. Watch a promotional video now!
After a sold out debut in 2019 (at the Center for Jewish History), Anne Frank, a Musical, returns Off-Broadway at the Actors Temple Theatre. Learn more about the cast, and how to get tickets here!
Sweeney Todd star Josh Groban will return to the Broadway production of Sondheim's musical classic this week following a brief bout with Covid-19.
Sweeney Todd star Annaleigh Ashford has tested positive for Covid-19.
Watch Norm Lewis perform ''Til I Hear You Sing' at the sitzprobe for the LOVE NEVER DIES Concert coming to the West End at Theatre Royal Drury Lane next week!
Tony-nominated Sweeney Todd star Josh Groban has tested positive for Covid-19.
Discover the latest additions to the cast of THE TWIGGY MUSICAL, including Darren Day and Hannah-Jane Fox. Find out when and where this highly anticipated production will be held, and secure your tickets to experience this sensational musical firsthand. Don't miss out - book your seats now!
The cast album for the 2023 revival of Sweeney Todd starring Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford will be released for digital download on September 8.
Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of André Bishop) just announced the New York premiere of THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA, directed and co-choreographed by Graciela Daniele, with book, music, and lyrics by Michael John LaChiusa.
Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Janeece Freeman Clark about her career and the Spring Awakening at Vanguard Theater Company.
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera will open for the first time in Italy at Teatro Stabile del Friuli Venezia Giulia in Trieste on 4th July 2023. Additional casting has now been announced, including Earl Carpenter as Monsieur Andre and Bradley Jaden as Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny.
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and the Unicorn Theatre announced the full cast and creative team for The Tempest re-imagined for everyone aged six and over, revised and directed by Jennifer Tang. Learn how to purchase tickets!
On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, I had the excellent opportunity to sit down with Eric Sciotto, Director and Choreographer of Rock of Ages at MTWichita, and Brian J. Marcum, Artistic Director at MTWichita. It was a wide ranging interview, with a very stream of consciousness feel, and they were gracious enough to grant me an hour over a lunch break during rehearsal last Tuesday. The energy was high, and I was able to get some excellent insight into Eric’s choreographic process. I also spoke to Brian about leading MTWichita into a new era.
Dua Lipa, Ryan Gosling, Lizzo, Ice Spice, FIFTY FIFTY, Charli XCX, Nicki Minaj, PinkPantheress, Karol G, Kali, Ava Max, Ryan Gosling, Tame Impala, The Kid Laroi, Dominic Fike, HAIM, Khalid, and more will join Dua Lipa on the BARBIE movie soundtrack.
On May 26, 1993, when the Princess of Wales Theatre officially opened, it solidified Toronto’s growing status as a major urban centre. Take a look back at the theatre's 30 year history!
Dua Lipa is set to release 'Dance the Night,' a new single from the upcoming Barbie movie soundtrack, this Friday. The song will be released at 7:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 25. 'Dance the Night' is from 'Barbie: the Album.' Further information on the album has not yet been revealed. Listen to a preview of the song now!
Auli’i Cravalho has revealed that she will not be reprising her role as Moana in Disney's upcoming live action remake. In April, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson revealed that the new film is in the works and that he is planning on reprising his role as Maui.
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