E. Clayton Cornelious, Anne Brummel and More Will Lead DAYBREAK Reading
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 21, 2023
Casting is set for the concert adaptation of the 2011 award winning musical, DAYBREAK. The show, inspired by real life events tells the story of two couples in two different time periods, both connected by The Golden Gate Bridge, a wonder of the modern world and notorious suicide destination.
Full Cast Set For the UK and Ireland Tour of HAMILTON
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2023
Full Casting Announced for HAMILTON UK and Ireland Tour, opening at the Manchester Palace Theatre on Saturday 11 November 2023. Find out who is starring in the show and learn more about the upcoming tour here!
Review: Get on Down to HADESTOWN at Broadway Sacramento
by Courtney Symes - Sep 21, 2023
The ancient Greek tale of Orpheus and Eurydice has been retold in many ways. In literature, music, art, and film, their doomed love story is among the most well-known Greek myths. Really, who can resist a Greek tragedy? Its most recent reimagination, in the form of Hadestown, began as a concept album by its creator, Anaïs Mitchell. When it premiered on Broadway in 2019, it received rave reviews and took home eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Original Score. Now, it’s here with Broadway Sacramento to take you on a ride to the hottest place around, Hadestown.
Up on the Marquee: HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO
by Jennifer Broski - Sep 20, 2023
New musical How to Dance in Ohio, inspired by Alexandra Shiva’s Peabody Award-winning documentary of the same name, will open on Broadway this fall at the Belasco Theatre. Check out photos of the new theatre marquee!
Tom Hewitt Returns to Provincetown Theater With ANOTHER MEDEA
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2023
Just in time for Halloween, the Provincetown Theater is bringing back Tom Hewitt, who will grace the company’s stage at 238 Bradford Street in Provincetown, MA in the regional premiere of Aaron Mark’s critically acclaimed one-man thriller, Another Medea. . Learn more about the play and how to get tickets here!
Video: Watch Betty Who Sing with Crowd After HADESTOWN
by BroadwayWorld TV - Sep 18, 2023
Betty Who, Solea Pfeiffer, Lillias White, Reeve Carney, Phillip Boykin, and the cast of Hadestown sang Betty’s hit single “I Love You Always Forever” with the crowd after the matinee outside of the Walter Kerr Theatre to celebrate the new cast joining the company of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical. Watch highlights in this video!
Photos: HADESTOWN Celebrates New Cast Members With Betty Who, Phillip Boykin, and More!
by Jennifer Broski - Sep 18, 2023
On Sunday, September 17, Hadestown celebrated its new cast members with a post-show performance and celebration. The cast of Hadestown includes international pop sensation Betty Who, Solea Pfieffer, Phillip Boykin, Lillias White, Reeve Carney, and more. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out the photos here!
What We Know So Far About the WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Musical
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 17, 2023
Water for Elephants is coming to Broadway! The Broadway premiere of the new musical WATER FOR ELEPHANTS will begin previews on Saturday, February 24, 2024, and open Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). What do you need to know until then?
Broadway Jukebox: Songs for Autumn
by Team BWW - Sep 23, 2023
Enjoy songs from musicals like: The Fantasticks, Beautiful, Paint Your Wagon, [title of show], American Idiot, Hadestown, Mack & Mabel, Holiday Inn, Promises, Promises, Godspell, Little Women, and Titanic.
Mai House Studio Reveals September Programming
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2023
MAI HOUSE STUDIO, a brand new artist-run space, announces its September programming that highlights: up-and-coming AAPI comics and musicians, underground poets, and a new concept album based on the works of Anton Chekov. Learn more about the upcoming programming here!
Tickets On Sale This Week For HADESTOWN in Albuquerque
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2023
Hadestown will come to Albuquerque in 2023. As part of the Popejoy Presents 2023-24 Broadway in New Mexico Season, the show will play Popejoy Hall for seven performances from December 6 - 10. Find out how to get tickets here!
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is Coming to Broadway in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2023
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is making its Broadway premiere next year! The Broadway premiere of the new musical WATER FOR ELEPHANTS will begin previews on Saturday, February 24, 2024, and open Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Imperial Theatre. Learn more about the new musical and how to get tickets here!
1/52 Project, Founded By Beowulf Boritt, Reveals This Year's Recipients
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2023
The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program founded by Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, has selected the second round of seven early-career designer recipients to benefit from $88,000 in grants. Learn more about this year's recipients here!
HADESTOWN Tour Will Welcome New Cast Members Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2023
The full cast has been announced for the upcoming third year of the North American Tour of Hadestown. Dates are now confirmed through May 2024. Find out who is starring in the cast, and where to catch the show at a city near you!
Industry Pro Newsletter: Broadway Lawsuit Updates, Steppenwolf Lays off Staff Members
by Alex Freeman - Sep 5, 2023
We explore the evolving landscape of the theater world, from the challenges theaters face in retaining subscribers to the crucial role of touring physical therapists in supporting theater professionals on the road. We also dive into recent legal dramas within the industry and discuss the changing dynamics of off-Loop theater in Chicago.
Broadway Buying Guide: September 5, 2023
by Team BWW - Sep 5, 2023
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, September 5, 2023.