Bye Bye Birdie

Center Stage Program schools for the 2023-24 Season have been announced. Get the details on the schools participating in this educational program.

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts just announced that its special event 'Chita Rivera in Conversation with Memoir Co-author Patrick Pacheco' has been canceled this evening, September 18.

Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage, Fairfield County's professional award-winning theatre company opens their 37th MainStage Season with the Tony Award winning musical, Jersey Boys. Learn more about the musical and how to purchase tickets here!

This time, the reader question was: Which Actors Have Done Multiple Broadway Shows Together?

Neil Patrick Harris will direct the upcoming Broadway Center Stage production of Pulitzer Prize winner Jonathan Larson’s tick, tick… BOOM! at the Kennedy Center. Due to a schedule change, the production will now play the Center’s Eisenhower Theater January 26–February 4, 2024. 

La leyenda de Broadway Chita Rivera publica hoy 29 de agosto sus memorias en español bajo el título CHITA.

Tickets go on sale on Friday, September 1st for Broadway/Television/Film Stars Donna Lynne Champlin, Sally Mayes, and Valerie Wright in the world premiere concert of the new musical, THE CRINOLYNNS. The concert will take place on September 30th in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.

Get ready for a thrilling start to Lyric Stage Boston's 2023/24 season with Stephen Sondheim's Assassins. Don't miss this limited run of the captivating musical. Experience the powerful production at Lyric Stage Boston and immerse yourself in the world of Assassins.

More guest artists have been added to the lineup for Westport Country Playhouse’s one-night-only benefit concert, “An Evening with Justin Paul & Friends with Kelli O’Hara and James Naughton,” on Saturday, September 9, at 8 p.m.

The kind of movie that theatre kids (and theatre adults) everywhere will resonate with.

If you love Broadway and a great cocktail, then Broadway Barfly is the show for you!

Kansas City Repertory Theatre kicks off its 60th Anniversary Season with the timeless classic Cyrano de Bergerac. Get all the details on the cast and performance dates here.

Get the latest news on Asolo Rep's production of Crazy For You, directed by Denis Jones. Find out show dates and ticket information for this highly anticipated musical revival. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of Crazy For You at Asolo Rep.

Donna Lynne Champlin, Sally Mayes, and Valerie Wright will headline the world premiere concert of the new musical, THE CRINOLYNNS. Greensburg's Stage Right! and their GhostLight Initiative will present the show at the Carey Performing Arts Center on the campus of Saint Vincent's College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania on Saturday, September 30th.

Get ready to be captivated by the legendary talent of JOHN LLOYD YOUNG'S BROADWAY at 54 Below this November. Book your tickets now for an extraordinary evening of entertainment.

What did our critic think of GREASE at The Argyle Theater?

Paper Mill Playhouse has selected students to be a part of its prestigious Summer Musical Theater Conservatory for 2023.

Top stories: Get a first look at Here Lies Love on Broadway, The Muny's production of West Side Story, and more!

In this episode, Jayke is joined by Bway performer, teacher, and composer, Robi Hager! They chat about his incredible career on Broadway, having been in the original Bway company of Spring Awakening, as well as How To Succeed, Doctor Shivago, and Bye Bye Birdie.

Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre will present 'Bye Bye Birdie,' a production that promises to captivate and entertain theater enthusiasts of all ages from July 28 through Aug. 6.

BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you Stage Door, a platform allowing for your favorite performers to offer more virtual services including video shout outs, virtual classes, meet & greets and more! Book your favorite stars from around the theater community from Broadway, West End, National Tours, Viral Stars, and more for video shout-outs, classes, and more. It's the perfect holiday gift for Broadway loving family, friends, or yourself!

The South Carolina New Play Festival has announced casting for A Black-billed Cuckoo by Mat Smart, KWEEN by Vichet Chum, The Essential Alice by Michael Friedman and Annie Weisman and Catching the Moon, The Story of A Young Girl's Baseball Dream by Nichole Jackson and Tyrone L. Robinson.

Just last night at the 76th Annual Tony Awards, Victoria Clark took home a Tony Award for 'Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical' for her outstanding work in Kimberly Akimbo (currently running at the Booth Theatre). After leaving the stage at the United Palace, Victoria checked it with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share her initial reaction!

How can you fit Broadway composer Charles Strouse’s entire career into a 90-minute show?

It was another special event at 54 Below on Monday night... but this one was REALLY special. See why in this Broadway World Cabaret exclusive photo essay.

It was announced today that Production Photographer and Broadway actor Michael Lamont died Sunday, May 21, 2023, in Los Angeles, California, after a battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 76.

Victoria Clark has won the 2023 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for KIMBERLY AKIMBO.

Lite 100.5 WRCH announced their 25th Annual 'NITE OF LITE LAUGHTER' will feature 'As Long As You're Asking: A Conversation with JASON ALEXANDER', an evening of comedy, music and conversation with the award-winning star of stage and screen.

This month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

The Muny announced its full cast, design and production teams for the Muny and regional premiere production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, June 12 -18. Find out more about the production, cast, creative team, and ticketing here!

Celebrate the 95th birthday of Broadway legend Charles Strouse at 54 Below on June 5, 2023!

Ogunquit Playhouse has announced casting for the stage adaptation of the classic MGM movie musical Singin’ in the Rain. Find out who is starring, and how to attend, here!

What did our critic think of BYE BYE BIRDIE at Batesville Community Theatre?

Broadway stars Skylar Astin, Norm Lewis and Brian Stokes Mitchell will complete the glittering cast of Broadway luminaries for Everybody Rise! A Sondheim Celebration on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at the Hollywood Bowl. They are joined by previously announced three-time Tony Award-winner Patti LuPone, Sierra Boggess and Sutton Foster for this unforgettable concert program curated by Robert Longbottom and Kevin Stites and conducted by Stites.

Get a first look at 'All I Need Is The Girl' featuring Michael Starr as Tulsa with Talia Suskauer as Louise.

Goodspeed Musicals is welcoming Gypsy as its first production of its 60th anniversary season. The ultimate stage mother fighting for her daughters' success will run through June 25 at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn. See first look video of star Judy McLean performing the classic anthem, 'Everything's Coming Up Roses' in the production.

Winners for the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards were announced this evening. In keeping with the mission of the Chita Rivera Awards, nominators considered outstanding choreography, featured dancers, and ensembles in shows on Broadway and Off Broadway, as well as outstanding choreography in film that opened during the 2022-2023 season.

Olney Theatre Center has unveiled its summer schedule of 30 events on its newly renovated Root Family Stage at Omi’s Pavilion. 

Director/choreographer Cambrian James delivers a nostalgically delightful production of BYE BYE BIRDIE, featuring a knockout performance by Michala Montaño as Rosie. At Hale Centre Theatre in Gilbert AZ through July 1.

Presenters and performances have been announced for the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards, taking place on May 22 at 7:30pm at NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place off Washington Square Park).

Reba McEntire revealed who she would want to play her in a biopic, and it's one of Broadway's own!

Broadway Musical Coordinator Howard Joines has passed away. 

The complete casts and creative teams have been announced for Theatre Aspen’s historic 40th Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!

The Muny has announced the cast of the regional premiere of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Find out who's starring and how to get tickets here!

Watch highlights from Gypsy at Goodspeed Musicals starring Judy McLane, Talia Suskauer and more.

What did our critic think of CHITA: THE RHYTHM OF MY LIFE WITH SPECIAL GUEST, BROADWAY FAVORITE GEORGE DVORSKY at North Shore Music Theatre, Beverly, MA?

The REV Theatre Company has announced that Vicki Lewis will play the role of The Witch in their upcoming production of INTO THE WOODS.

54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present 54 SINGS FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD, a benefit for Planned Parnethood’s Action Fund, on Thursday June 8th at 9:30pm.

She was born Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero—until the entertainment world renamed her. But Dolores—the irreverent side of the sensual, dark and ferocious Chita—was always present center stage, and was influential in creating some of Broadway most iconic and acclaimed roles, including Anita in West Side Story‚ the part that made her a star—Rosie in Bye Bye, Birdie, Velma in Chicago, and Aurora in Kiss of the Spider Woman. In this video, watch as co-author Patrick Pacheco chats with Richard Ridge about the new memoir!

NAATCO will begin performances for the Off-Broadway premiere of Hansol Jung’s modern verse translation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the classic tale of star-crossed lovers.  Jung will co-direct Romeo and Juliet with Dustin Wills.