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Opened: October 31, 1946

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The Drama Book Shop to Present AT SEA WITH PATRICK DENNIS: MY MADCAP MEXICAN ADVENTURE WITH THE AUTHOR OF AUNTIE MAME
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 1, 2023

The Drama Book Shop will host an evening with Bernie Ardia as he takes us on a captivating journey through 'At Sea with Patrick Dennis: My Madcap Mexican Adventure with the Author of Auntie Mame.'

Mehmet Ali Sanlikol & WHATSNEXT?, Jeff Harnar, and More to Play Birdland Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 29, 2023

Live at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will feature a number of exciting performances from top jazz artists this October. Check out the lineup here!

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center Hosts Year-Round Celebrations in Honor of the 100th Birthday of Newark's Own Sarah Vaughan 
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2023

NJPAC celebrates the centennial of jazz icon Sarah Vaughan with year-round events in Newark.

Smock Alley Theatre to Present Exciting Winter Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2023

Get ready for an unforgettable winter season at Smock Alley Theatre. From captivating dramas to hilarious comedies, there's something for everyone. Check out the lineup and book your tickets now!

Cast Set For The Return Of A SHERLOCK CAROL to Marylebone Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2023

Ben Caplan and Kammy Darweish are to return as Sherlock Holmes and Ebenezer Scrooge in the sell-out production, 'A Sherlock Carol'. Don't miss this sell-out production from 24 November 2023 - 7 January 2024.

Coltrane Revisited with Jimmy Greene, Greg Osby, and More to Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 16, 2023

Check out the details on all jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running September 18th - October 1st here!

Alice Ripley to Present BELIEVE IT OR NOT at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2023

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present Tony Award winner Alice Ripley in her new show “Believe It or Not” on Saturday, September 3o with shows at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

Nadia Quinn to Present LITERALLY ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN at The Green Room 42 This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 7, 2023

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present TV, film and Broadway’s fun, funny, magical gal Nadia Quinn in her one-of-a-kind feel-good variety act “Literally Anything Can Happen” for two performances on Saturday, September 23 and Thursday, September 28 at 7:00 PM.

Johnny Mathis: A Birthday Tribute (And Review)
by Rob Lester - Sep 5, 2023

Who is the veteran singing star getting the first nod in a new series of monthly birthday salutes at BroadwayWorld's cabaret section?

Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame and TeachRock Launch Teacher Training Workshops
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 1, 2023

Discover the exciting collaboration between the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame and TeachRock as they announce a series of teacher training workshops. Don't miss this chance to learn from industry experts and gain valuable insights.

The Green Room 42 to Present Australian Drag and Theater Legend Trevor Ashley Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 27, 2023

THE GREEN ROOM 42 – the intimate concert venue dubbed Broadway's “off-night hotspot” by The New York Times – will present Australian drag and theater legend Trevor Ashley, best known from the TV hit “Queen of the Universe,” in the new show “Queen of the Moment” for two performances on Thursday, September 14 and Friday, September 15 at 9:30 PM.

Interview: Bob Mackie talks THE ART OF BOB MACKIE at Provincetown Public Library
by R. Scott Reedy - Aug 25, 2023

With a career in films, television, and stage spanning six decades, Bob Mackie had long secured his status as an iconic costume and fashion designer when he won his first Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Musical for “The Cher Show” in 2019.

DRAG RACE Star Willam and Comedian Drew Droege to Join TITANIQUE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2023

Don't miss out on the exciting news! Drag Race star Willam and comedian Drew Droege are joining the cast of Titanique. Find out where and when you can catch this star-studded performance, filled with laughter and talent. Get all the details and make sure you don't miss this unforgettable show.

Josie de Guzman to Present BACK WHERE I STARTED at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 23, 2023

Join in at The Green Room 42 for an unforgettable performance by Josie de Guzman in BACK WHERE I STARTED. This must-see show is running for a limited time only, so secure your seats today and witness her incredible talent.

New York Debut of THE FABULIST FOX SISTER is Coming to The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2023

Get ready for the highly anticipated New York debut of THE FABULIST FOX SISTER at The Green Room 42. Don't miss this limited engagement performance! Find out all the details and secure your tickets now.

The Green Room 42 Unveils New Look And New Season
by Stephen Mosher - Aug 17, 2023

THE GREEN ROOM 42 – the intimate concert venue dubbed Broadway’s “off-night hotspot” by The New York Times – has announced a special reopening with a dazzling renovation.

Paul Iacono, Josie de Guzman & More Set for September Lineup at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2023

Get ready for an incredible lineup of performances at The Green Room 42 this September! Find out who will be taking the stage and when you can catch these talented artists in action. Don't miss out on these unforgettable shows - get all the information you need right here.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 17th, 2023
by - Aug 17, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 17, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld, August 16th, 2023
by - Aug 16, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 16, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld 8/15: THE WIZ Finds its Dorothy, Eva Noblezada Departs HADESTOWN, and More!
by - Aug 15, 2023

Top stories include a first look at rehearsals for The Wiz, and Eva Noblezada takes her final bows in Hadestown. Plus, The Wiz has found its Dorothy in newcomer Nichelle Lewis. Read more about these and other top stories here!

Wake Up With BWW 8/14: Learn About PURLIE VICTORIOUS, THE NOTEBOOK, and More!
by - Aug 14, 2023

Top stories: Learn all about @purliebway, plus what we know so far about the musical adaptation of The Notebook, and more!

Wake Up With BWW 8/11: THE SHARK IS BROKEN Reviews, Opening Night Photos, and More!
by - Aug 11, 2023

Top stories: The Shark is Broken opened last night on Broadway! Check out reviews, opening night photos, and more!

Wake Up With BWW 7/8: THE SHARK IS BROKEN Photos, FUNNY GIRL Tour Details, and More!
by - Aug 8, 2023

Top stories: Get a first look at photos of The Shark is Broken, Funny Girl reveals tour details, and more!

Wake Up With BWW 8/7: Press Secretary Visits FUNNY GIRL, PARADE Closes, and More!
by - Aug 7, 2023

Top stories: Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre visits the cast of Funny Girl this weekend, Parade closes on Broadway, and more!

The Green Room 42 to Present Sam Pancake in SAMBOYANT! Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 5, 2023

THE GREEN ROOM 42 – the intimate concert venue dubbed Broadway's “off-night hotspot” by The New York Times – will present beloved veteran actor and comedian Sam Pancake (“Search Party,” “Friends,” “Will & Grace”) in the New York debut of “Samboyant!” on Saturday, September 9 at 7:00 PM.

Wake Up With BWW 8/3: SPAMALOT to Return to Broadway, THE WIZ Casting, and More!
by - Aug 3, 2023

Top stories: Spamalot will return to Broadway this fall, find out who's joining the cast of The Wiz, and more!

Wake Up With BWW 8/2: Bradley Whitford and Daniel Dae Kim in PETER PAN GOES WRONG, and More!
by - Aug 2, 2023

Top stories: Bradley Whitford and Daniel Dae Kim will guest star in Peter Pan Goes Wrong in Los Angeles, watch Erin Davie and Mark Evans perform from Signature Theatre's The Bridges of Madison County, & more!

Wake Up With BWW 8/1: DeVito-Led I NEED THAT Sets Dates, MOULIN ROUGE! Recoups, and More!
by - Aug 1, 2023

Top stories: Roundabout's I Need That starring Danny DeVito has set its dates and creative team, Moulin Rouge! the Musical has recouped on Broadway, in the UK, and in Australia, and more!

EDINBURGH 2023: Tennessee Rising: The Dawn of Tennessee Williams Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 31, 2023

BWW catches up with Jacob Storms to chat about bringing Tennessee Rising: The Dawn of Tennessee Williams to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Wake Up With BWW 7/31: NEW YORK, NEW YORK and GREY HOUSE Close, and More!
by - Jul 31, 2023

Top stories: New York, New York and Grey House close, El Mago Pop will make his make US national television debut today, and more!

Wake Up With BWW 7/26: First Look at BACK TO THE FUTURE and THE SHARK IS BROKEN, and More!
by - Jul 26, 2023

Top stories: Get a first look at Back to the Future and The Shark is Broken, plus Rachel Bloom will bring her one-woman show off-Broadway this fall, and more!

Feature: THE LINEUP WITH SUSIE MOSHER Celebrates Five Years At Birdland Theater
by Stephen Mosher - Jul 25, 2023

When it comes to long-running shows, Birdland has cornered the market, and this week The Lineup With Susie Mosher turns five.

Wake Up With BWW 7/24: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Sets Closing Date, and More
by - Jul 24, 2023

Top stories: New York, New York will close next weekend, Moulin Rouge! celebrates 1000 performances on Broadway, and more!

Wake Up With BWW 7/21: HERE LIES LOVE Reviews, Solea Pfeiffer Joins HADESTOWN, and More!
by - Jul 21, 2023

Today's top stories: Solea Pfeiffer will join Hadestown as Eurydice, How to Dance in Ohio is headed to Broadway this fall, Here Lies Love reviews, and more!

Wake Up With BWW 7/20: HERE LIES LOVE Opens, GREY HOUSE Sets Closing Date, and More!
by - Jul 20, 2023

Top stories: Here Lies Love opens tonight, Wicked film release date unaffected by SAG-AFTRA strike, Grey House sets closing date, and more.

Wake Up With BWW 7/18: Final Sondheim Musical Casting, BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon Tour, and More!
by - Jul 18, 2023

Top stories: Casting for Sondheim's final musical Here We Are at The Shed, Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme will embark on a holiday tour this year, Theater Camp box office success, and more!

Wake Up With BWW 7/17: First Look at HERE LIES LOVE, WEST SIDE STORY at the Muny, and More!
by - Jul 17, 2023

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

Wake Up With BWW 7/14: Rob McClure and Maggie Lakis in MRS. DOUBTFIRE Tour, and More!
by - Jul 14, 2023

Top stories: Rob McClure will reprise his role in Mrs. Doubtfire on tour alongside real-life wife Maggie Lakis, Krysta Rodriguez returns to Into the Woods for the final stop of the National Tour, and more!

Wake Up With BWW 7/13: First Look at HERE LIES LOVE, Emmy Nominations, and More!
by - Jul 13, 2023

Top stories: Find out who is nominated for 2023 Emmys, get a first look at the cast of Here Lies Love in action!, and more!

Wake Up With BWW 7/12: CABARET Broadway Transfer, Matt Doyle in SINATRA Musical, and More!
by - Jul 12, 2023

Today's top stories: the West End revival of Cabaret will transfer to Broadway, Matt Doyle will lead the world premiere of Sinatra the Musical, and more!

Wake Up With BWW 7/11: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Extends Broadway Run, and More!
by - Jul 11, 2023

Top stories: Merrily We Roll Along extends Broadway run, check out photos from #Broadway Barks, Eva Noblezada to depart Hadestown, and more!

Wake Up With BWW 7/10: What's Coming to Broadway in Summer and Fall 2023, and More!
by - Jul 10, 2023

Top stories: Learn more about what's coming to Broadway in Summer/Fall 2023, plus read our interview with New York, New York star Clyde Alves, and more!

Wake Up With BWW 7/7: THE COTTAGE Begins Previews, Lea Salonga Debuts in HERE LIES LOVE, and More!
by - Jul 7, 2023

Top stories: The Cottage begins previews tonight, Lea Salonga makes an early debut in Here Lies Love, and more!

Wake Up With BWW 7/6: Timothee Chalamet May Return to the Stage, and More!
by - Jul 6, 2023

Top stories: Timothee Chalamet teases a potential return to the stage, Jackie Burns joins Titanique, and more!

Playing On Air Reveals Summer 2023 Season Of Audio Plays Featuring John Patrick Shanley, Debra Messing & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2023

Playing on Air has revealed its Summer 2023 podcast season, featuring an exciting lineup of nine audio plays curated and produced by Founder and Consulting Director Claudia Catania.

Wake Up With BWW 6/29: CAMELOT Closing, RENT at Kennedy Center Cast, and More!
by - Jun 29, 2023

Top stories: Rent at Kennedy Center casting (Ali Stroker, Myles Frost, Jimmie Herrod, Andrew Barth Feldman, and Alex Boniello), plus Camelot will close next month, and more!

Wake Up With BWW 6/28: Inside the JIMMY AWARDS, Goodman's THE WHO'S TOMMY, and More!
by - Jun 28, 2023

Top stories: inside the 2023 Jimmy Awards, read the reviews and check out footage from the Goodman Theatre's production of The Who's Tommy, and more!

Wake Up With BWW 6/27: Casey Cott Joins MOULIN ROUGE!, Jimmy Awards Winners, and More!
by - Jun 27, 2023

Top stories: Casey Cott is the next Christian in Moulin Rouge! the Musical,, plus find out who won at the Jimmy Awards, and more!

Wake Up With BWW 6/26: Broadway's Upcoming Summer/Fall Shows, and More!
by - Jun 26, 2023

Today's top stories: Find out what's coming to Broadway this summer and full, Sara Bareilles will hold a benefit concert to save Rockwood Music Hall, and more!

The New Wolsey Theatre Reveals Lineup of Performances This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2023

The New Wolsey Theatre has everything audiences need to be entertained this summer with a packed line-up of shows and events, an air-conditioned auditorium and café bar to relax in and a tempting selection of cold drinks and ice creams for keeping cool.  

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