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SNL Stars on the Broadway Stage
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2024


Ana Gasteyer is not the only Saturday Night Live alum to have flexed her acting muscles on the Broadway stage. BroadwayWorld is rounding up your favorite SNL stars who are also Broadway stars. Check out our list here!

Photos: THE WIZ Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 13, 2024


Last night, the revival of The Wiz at the Marquis Theatre celebrated their 100th performance on Broadway. See photos of the company's celebration here.

Video: First Look at EVITA at San Francisco Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Jul 9, 2024


Get a first look at the final production of San Francisco Playhouse’s 2023-24 season - Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Evita. Check out the cast in action in this all-new video!

GREASE Comes to the Cumberland County Playhouse Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2024


Beginning July 19, the Cumberland County Playhouse will present Grease, the rock n’ roll high school musical celebration of growin’ up, cruisin’ with friends and goin’ steady. 

Review: AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Jul 3, 2024


That is one of the songs written by Thomas Wright “Fats” Waller. Ain’t Misbehavin’, the musical review of his music, is the current production at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace. Originally performed on Broadway in 1978, this was not a typical musical even though it won the Tony for best new musical. Nell Carter also won a Tony as best actress in a featured role as did the creator and director, Richard Maltby, Jr.

Photos: First Look At EVITA At San Francisco Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2024


San Francisco Playhouse’s 2023-24 season will conclude with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Evita. See photos from the production.

GREASE to be Presented at Milton Keynes Theatre in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2024


The iconic musical GREASE, directed by Nikolai Foster & choreographed by Arlene Phillips, comes to Milton Keynes Theatre in August. Learn how to purchase tickets.

ANNIE to Return to Australia in 2025
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 29, 2024


The beloved musical ANNIE is set to return to Australia, bringing its timeless story and memorable songs to audiences across the country starting in June 2024.

The Drama Book Shop Unveils Summer Reading Events In July And August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2024


The Drama Book Shop will host a series of live events featuring Broadway and Off-Broadway guests. Learn more and see how to attend!

Verity Hunt-Ballard, Natalie O'Donnell, and More Join Australian Cast of DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 23, 2024


Following an exhaustive national search, Sydney Theatre Company and Michael Cassel Group have revealed the spectacular array of Australian theatre icons and dazzling newcomers who will star in the Australian premiere of DEAR EVAN HANSEN premiering at STC's Roslyn Packer Theatre from October 12. 

Interview: Juan Rebuffo of EVITA at San Francisco Playhouse
by Jim Munson - Jun 21, 2024


BroadwayWorld talks to Juan Rebuffo about San Francisco Playhouse's exciting new production of 'Evita' running June 27 to September 7. The native Argentinian serves as the production's dramaturg and cultural consultant.

BWW Q&A: Michael Feinstein on BECAUSE OF YOU: MY TRIBUTE TO TONY BENNETT at Wolf Trap
by Joshua Wright - Jun 18, 2024


We talk to Michael Feinstein about his upcoming show at Wolf Trap. You’ll get a kick out of the legendary career of the late Tony Bennett when Michael Feinstein and The Carnegie Hall Big Band perform a powerful tribute concert.

Review: BETRAYAL at REC ROOM ARTS through July 6th
by Brett Cullum - Jun 18, 2024


BETRAYAL is everything you want from a REC ROOM production. It is thoughtful, well-acted, and designed especially for a small space. Sophia Watt and her company drive home the conflicts and the feelings of confusion and loss when an affair falls apart messily and mercilessly.

Review: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Barrington Stage Company
by Marc Savitt - Jun 18, 2024


'We’re extremely fortunate to have Alex Michaels, perhaps best known for their drag persona Alexis Michelle on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” and the dashing Tom Story as our Albin and Georges. With a brilliant cast and helmed by Mike Donohue with high-flying choreography from Paul McGill, we think BSC audiences are in for a treat.” I wholeheartedly agree.

Photos: First Look at LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Barrington Stage Company
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 15, 2024


Barrington Stage Company (BSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Alan Paul, is  launching its 30th anniversary season with a new production of the multi-Tony Award-winning musical, La Cage aux Folles.

Listen: THE WIZ Releases 2024 Broadway Cast Recording, Available to Stream now!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2024


The 2024 Broadway cast recording of THE WIZ is now available on all streaming platforms. Enjoy the latest renditions of this classic musical's beloved songs performed by the new Broadway cast.

Who Will Win at the 2024 Tony Awards?
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 14, 2024


BroadwayWorld has rounded up the winners of the Tony Awards, the Drama Desk Awards, the Drama League Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the last fifty years to compare winners year by year.

Cast Announced For Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre's FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE/ WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2024


Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre announces the cast for FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE/ WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF, running from July 20 to August 4.

Utah Symphony Welcomes Summer With Four Community Concerts
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2024


Utah Symphony's Summer Community Concert series features four outdoor performances led by Assistant Conductor Matthew Straw, showcasing classical and pop music in scenic local settings.

Videos: Watch Music Videos For 'Be A Lion' and 'Home' From THE WIZ
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2024


Two new singles, “Be a Lion” and “Home”, have been released from the upcoming The Wiz (2024 Broadway Cast Recording) available on all streaming platforms digitally next Friday, June 14.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 7, 2024
by - Jun 7, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 7, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Janis Paige, Original Star of THE PAJAMA GAME, Dies At Age 101
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2024


Theatre and film actress Janis Paige has passed away at the age of 101. 

Review: The Stratford Festival's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Heralds the Arrival of Pride Month
by Lauren Gienow - Jun 1, 2024


What a fitting choice to have the Stratford Festival production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES be the one to herald the arrival of Pride Month! Last night, the Thom Allison - Directed production brought heart, humour, and pride to the Avon Theatre stage.

Houston Contemporary Dance Company Presents SILVER CELEBRATION This June
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2024


Houston Contemporary Dance Company has announced their 2024 season, featuring innovative performances and new works by renowned choreographers.

Eliot Feld Places His Ballets In The Public Domain; Feld And Ballet Tech Donate Archive To NYPL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2024


Eliot Feld and Ballet Tech donate their ballet archive to the New York Public Library, placing Feld's works in the public domain to ensure wider access and preservation.

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