First Night 1994

Opened: August 30, 1994
Closing: October 30, 1994

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Brit Floyd Kick Off 2nd Leg Of Their 2024 P-U-L-S-E World Tour
by Josh Sharpe - May 2, 2024


BRIT FLOYD, The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Experience, kick off the second leg of their 2024 P-U-L-S-E World Tour—Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Pink Floyd's Division Bell + Greatest Hits—on Thursday, May 16 in Columbus, OH at Kemba LIVE. Harry Waters (Roger Waters’ son and piano and Hammond player) will join this tour once again for another eight shows starting from the Atlanta show on Saturday, May 25 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center through the sold-out Red Rocks Amphitheater show in Colorado on Thursday, June 6.

Find Out Who's Receiving 2024 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre and Special Tony Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024


The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that the honorees for the 2024 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre, as well as Special Tony Awards.

Full Lineup for Iconic Disney Films Featured on Freeform's '30 Days of Disney' Released
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2024


Summertime is the best time to transport yourself into a nostalgic world as Freeform celebrates “30 Days of Disney” with legendary Disney films starting June 1. The programming event will feature the world television premiere of Disney-Pixar’s animated film “Lightyear.” Other Freeform premieres include Disney-Pixar’s “Soul” and Disney Animation’s “Fantasia” (1940 and 2000). See the full lineup here!

Undermain Theatre Announces EXIT THE KING And More for 2024-2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2024


UNDERMAIN has announced its 41st 2024/2025 Season The Season of Identity.

Hideki Noda and Noda Map Return to the UK With LOVE IN ACTION
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024


Acclaimed Japanese theatre maker Hideki Noda and his production company NODA MAP will return to London this October with another re-telling of a literary masterpiece following their take on Romeo & Juliet set to the songs of Queen two years ago. 

Cast Set For WEDDING BAND at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024


Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the UK premiere of Alice Childress’ Wedding Band:  A Love/Hate Story in Black and White, directed by Stage Debut Award winner Monique Touko, who returns to the Lyric after the smash-hit production of School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play. 

Stephen Sondheim's Connecticut Home Sells for $3.25 Million
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2024


The home of late Broadway icon Stephen Sondheim, which BroadwayWorld previously reported was for sale, has sold for $3.25 million. Learn more!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 16, 2024
by - Apr 16, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 16, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

New York City Ballet Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring 58 Ballets
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2024


New York City Ballet has revealed its 2024-25 season. See the productions and learn how to purchase tickets!

LaChanze And Lar Lubovitch To Be Honored At Boston Conservatory Commencement
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2024


Join the Boston Conservatory at Berklee as they honor three-time Tony Award-winning actor and producer LaChanze and internationally acclaimed dancer and choreographer Lar Lubovitch at their commencement ceremony on May 11.

Over 200 Lots of Stephen Sondheim Memorabilia to be Auctioned Off in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2024


 Doyle will be auctioning the Collection of Stephen Sondheim on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10am. Learn more about the auction and about Stephen Sondheim.

Cassie Workman, Red Richardson, Michael Kosta Come To The Den Theatre In May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2024


Get ready for a laughter-filled evening at The Den Theatre as comedians Cassie Workman, Red Richardson, and Michael Kosta are set to perform.

PlayGround Returns With BEST OF PLAYGROUND(CHICAGO) '24 April 29
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2024


Discover the selected plays and playwrights for PlayGround's annual ten-minute play fest, BEST OF PLAYGROUND(CHICAGO) ’24.

How Often are People Tony-Nominated for Different Shows in the Same Season?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 14, 2024


This time, the reader question was: How often are people Tony Award-nominated for different shows in the same season?

Bernadette Peters & Lea Salonga Will Lead STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS in LA and on Broadway
by Joshua Wright - Apr 8, 2024


Center Theatre Group (CTG) announced today the North American premiere of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring Bernadette Peters (Gypsy, Annie Get Your Gun) and Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon, Here Lies Love), and directed by Sir Matthew Bourne (Swan Lake, My Fair Lady), playing at the Ahmanson Theatre from February 8—March 9, 2025. 

Review: ANTHONY RAPP'S WITHOUT YOU Looks at the Joy and Sadness in RENT Star's Life
by R. Scott Reedy - Apr 6, 2024


What did our critic think of ANTHONY RAPP'S WITHOUT YOU at Calderwood Pavilion At Boston Center For The Arts?

BEST OF PLAYGROUND(NY) '24 Returns This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2024


Discover the selected plays and playwrights for the annual ten-minute play fest, BEST OF PLAYGROUND(NY) ’24. Celebrating new and returning talent like Claire Abramovitz, Anthony Anello, Howard Ho, Lyra Nalan, Bailey Jordan Garcia, and Vicky Pham. Live performances on April 22 at 7pm ET.

THE LAST OF THE RED HOT MAMAS World Premiere & More Set for Bucks County Playhouse 2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2024


Bucks County Playhouse has unveiled its 2024 subscription season. Featuring four productions in the historic playhouse, the Playhouse’s 85th season kicks off in May. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

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.

Meet the Cast of PATRIOTS, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2024


The Almeida Theatre production of Patriots officially begins previews on Broadway tonight, April 1. Meet the cast of Patriots here!

PlayGround-LA Presents Season 12 BEST OF PLAYGROUND-LA
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2024


PlayGround-LA has announced the selected plays and playwrights for its twelfth annual ten-minute play festival, BEST OF PLAYGROUND-LA ’24, showcasing works by emerging talents.

BWW Q&A: Rob Fisher on SWEENEY TODD at Virginia Arts Festival
by Joshua Wright - Mar 26, 2024


Virginia Arts Festival has cast one of Broadway’s leading lights in the role of a new, key position at the Festival: The Goode Family Artistic Advisor for Musical Theater and American Songbook.

PlayGround Celebrates BEST OF PLAYGROUND(SF) '24 This May
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2024


Discover the lineup for the BEST OF PLAYGROUND(SF) '24, part of PlayGround's 30th season.

Ghee, Hewitt & Boggess to Star in MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2024


Goodman Theatre has revealed the initial cast for Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 22, 2024
by - Mar 22, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 22, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

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