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Comprehensive Guide to Broadway Actors in CBS's Hit Series ELSBETH
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 23, 2025


With more than thirty episodes having aired so far across its three seasons, BroadwayWorld has put together an exhaustive list of all the Broadway stars we could find who have appeared in CBS' Elsbeth.

Norbert Leo Butz, Donna McKechnie, J. Harrison Ghee And More Come To Legacy Theatre In 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2024


Branford's Legacy Theatre has announced a star-studden lineup for the 2025 Sunday Broadway Concert Series lineup for the historic theatre's 5th anniversary season.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Begins Its Australian Tour Tonight At The Capitol Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2024


JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR has launched its Australian tour at the Capitol Theatre, showcasing a modern retelling of the iconic rock opera. The production promises a fresh take on the classic story.

Isabella Esler, Jake Epstein, Chilina Kennedy & More Will Star in LIFE AFTER in Toronto
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 4, 2024


The full cast and creative team for the new musical LIFE AFTER at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre has just been announced. The new musical will play a limited engagement from Wednesday, April 16 – Sunday, May 4, 2025 as part of the 2024/25 Off-Mirvish Season. Check out who is joining the cast here!

Interview: Kelli O'Hara Promises Some Surprises in Concert at Groton Hill Music Center
by R. Scott Reedy - Oct 25, 2024


Kelli O’Hara says there’ll be some surprises in store when she plays Groton Hill Music Center on November 2. 'My music director and pianist, Dan Lipton, and I won’t finalize the set list until we get there. We like to arrive at a venue, get a feel for the space, and then set the list. I always include my favorite pieces, but I might change the order or make additions or subtractions based on the feeling I get.'

The 14th Street Y To Present Aaron Lazar's THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2024


Broadway star Aaron Lazar will perform 'The Impossible Dream' at the 14Y Theater on October 21, 2024.

Principal Cast Set For JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in Sydney
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2024


Two principal cast members for the Australian tour of the award-winning Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s celebrated rock musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR have been revealed.

FOUR FELONS AND A FUNERAL Comes to GOYA Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2024


GOYA Theatre Company, award-winning creators of contemporary Queer musical theatre will bring their hit show, Four Felons and a Funeral to Birmingham Hippodrome from Thursday 26 September – Saturday 28 September. The show is a raucous, road-trip rom-com, starring four emerging, LGBTQIA+ music theatre actors and is a must see for our Patrick Studio audiences this autumn.

Porchlight Music Theatre Announces Cast For NEW FACES SING BROADWAY NOW
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2024


Porchlight Music Theatre announced the cast for NEW FACES SING BROADWAY NOW, set to perform on November 11 and 12.

Rachel Bloom & Matthew Morrison to Join REEFER MADNESS THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2024


Rachel Bloom and Matthew Morrison will join Reefer Madness the Musical. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Meet the Cast of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2024


Once Upon A Mattress will begin previews on Broadway tonight, Wednesday, July 31, 2024. The revival will celebrate its opening night on Monday, August 12, 2024, for the limited engagement through November 30, 2024, at The Hudson Theatre. Meet the cast of Once Upon a Mattress here!

The Huntington Completes Its 2024-2025 Season With THE TRIUMPH OF LOVE and NASSIM
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2024


The Huntington has announced its 2024-2025 season featuring the classic romantic comedy THE TRIUMPH OF LOVE and the International Fringe hit NASSIM.

Weston Theater Company to Present PIPPIN This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2024


Weston Theater Company takes audiences on a magical quest for the meaning of life in PIPPIN, playing at Weston’s Walker Farm Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.

PrideArts To Open 2024-25 Season With The Musical [TITLE OF SHOW] Beginning Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 14, 2024


PrideArts has announced it will present the off-Broadway and Broadway hit musical [title of show] to open its fall 2024-25 season from August 23 to September 22, 2024, directed by Jay Españo, with music direction by Robert Ollis.

Front Porch Theatricals Closes 2024 Season with BANDSTAND
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 8, 2024


Front Porch Theatricals (FPT) has announced the final show of their 2024 season. From August 16 - 25 the company will present the Pittsburgh premiere of Bandstand, an unflinching and honest story about confronting the cost of war and finding salvation in the notes of a song

Counting Up the Tony Awards Already Won by the 2024 Nominees
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 14, 2024


The 2024 Tony nominees are already winners... literally. For some, this marks their first nomination, but others have already won Tony Awards in seasons past. We took a look at which nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or eight!) - amongst them, they've gathered a total 47 awards!

Adam Guettel and Craig Carnelia Will Teach Vocal Performance Masterclass
by Team BWW - Jun 3, 2024


Adam Guettel, a 2024 Tony nominee for Days of Wine and Roses, and Craig Carnelia are teaching a masterclass in vocal performance at Adam's home studio in Manhattan. Spots for singers have filled up, but tickets for auditors are available.

Sutton Foster Will Lead ONCE UPON A MATTRESS on Broadway Beginning This Summer
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024


 ONCE UPON A MATTRESS will open on Broadway this summer at The Hudson Theatre, starring Tony Award winner Sutton Foster! Foster will lead the Broadway cast, reprising her acclaimed performance as Winnifred the Woebegone.

Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Will Lead MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - May 14, 2024


Darren Criss will return to the stage alongside Helen J Shen in the Broadway premiere of the new romantic musical comedy Maybe Happy Ending with music by Will Aronson, lyrics by Hue Park and book by both Aronson and Park. We have all of the details!

Anna Zavelson And More Named 14th Annual Clive Barnes Award Winners
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2024


American Ballet Theatre soloist Jake Roxander, New York-based dancer Frances Samson, and musical theatre actress Anna Zavelson have been named winners of the 14th Annual Clive Barnes Award for Dance and Theatre.

Adam Guettel, Austin Pendleton and More Will Be Honored with Dramatists Guild Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 19, 2024


The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.

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.

Review: All-Star Cast Shines in A BROADWAY BIRTHDAY Celebrating Sondheim and Lloyd Webber
by Michael Quintos - Apr 10, 2024


A talented collection of Broadway vets led by Tony winner Betty Buckley gathered together for a one-night-only concert 'A BROADWAY BIRTHDAY: SONDHEIM, LLOYD WEBBER, AND FRIENDS' at Segerstrom Concert Hall on March 28, 2024 to celebrate the legacy—and coincidental same birthdate—of musical theater royalty Andrew Lloyd Webber and Stephen Sondheim.

Playthings Theatre of New York to Present DORIAN'S WILD(E) AFFAIR Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2024


Playthings Theatre of New York and executive producer Preston Ridge will present private industry readings (by invitation only) of Dorian’s Wild(e) Affair. Learn more about the show.

Creatives Revealed For GATSBY, With Music by Florence Welch
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2024


The design and music teams have been announced for the world premiere of Gatsby, featuring music by Florence Welch and directed by Rachel Chavkin, at American Repertory Theatre. 

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