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WATCH: Randy Rainbow Releases Music Video for 'Lida Rose/Will I Ever Tell You?' From THE MUSIC MAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2022


Randy Rainbow has released his music video for Lida Rose/Will I Ever Tell You? from The Music Man, off of his latest album, A Little Brains, A Little Talent! Watch now!

Who Will Win at the 2022 Tony Awards?
by Team BWW - Jun 11, 2022


Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will win a Tony Award? BroadwayWorld has rounded up the winners of the Tony Awards, the Drama Desk Awards, the Drama League Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the last fifty years to compare winners year by year.

SHAZAMFEST 2022: Quebec's Premier Outdoor Carnival is Back This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2022


The sun is shining brighter, the days are getting longer and the love is getting stronger. It’s springtime, and festival season in la belle province is gearing up — meaning that ShazamFest, the fantastic four-day festival full of fun fit for both families and fanatics, is back to put the cherry on your sundae and the gravy on your poutine!

VIDEO: Randy Rainbow Teams Up with Alan Menken for 'Pink Glasses'
by Marissa Tomeo - May 29, 2022


Watch as Randy Rainbow has partnered with Alan Menken for his latest song, 'Pink Glasses.' Rainbow shared the video on Twitter this morning, May 29th, alongside the caption, 'Head into summer with Pink Glasses Energy!

Russell Watson Returns To Hale Barns Carnival With More Proms Magic
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2022


People's tenor Russell Watson will host a very special Proms party night to launch the 2022 Hale Barns Carnival this summer.

15 Shows Announced for Ars Nova's 14th Annual ANT Fest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2022


Ars Nova has announced the lineup for its 14th Annual ANT Fest featuring 15 shows, 13 of which will premiere in-person and online at Ars Nova Supra with the first two shows premiering exclusively online.

BWW Interview: RENT Music Director Tim Weil discusses his journey with the musical and this 25th Anniversary tour playing at San Diego Civic Theatre
by E.H. Reiter - Apr 21, 2022


Interview with Tim Weil the Musical Director of RENT and the Musical Supervisor for the national tour. RENT is playing April  22nd - April 24th at the San Diego Civic Theatre.

Theater Company Unearths And Updates 1730s Baroque Manuscript For Modern Audiences
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 30, 2022


Quantum Theatre, in collaboration with Chatham Baroque and supported by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, will present Idaspe by Riccardo Broschi at the Byham Theater October 7–15, 2022 in its first full production since 1730.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Announces Details for GEN X Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2022


The Los Angeles Philharmonic announced today additional details for the Gen X festival, a multidisciplinary, multi-genre exploration of Generation X—the slackers, hackers and latchkey kids who started off analog and became digital.

BWW Previews: Crazy-Fun BUBBLE BOY is Fit to Burst at BOMBSHELL THEATRE CO.
by Kelsey Lawler - Mar 21, 2022


I spoke with Tim Albrechtson, Bombshell's Producing Director, about their upcoming production of Bubble Boy. He shared everything from why this musical is such a great fit for Bombshell Theatre Co. to the little things he hopes audiences notice and take away from this hilarious show.

Award-Winning Costume and Set Designer Tony Walton Dies at 87
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 3, 2022


According to a Deadline article, acclaimed costume and set designer Tony Walton has passed away at the age of 87. He died on March 2nd from issues related to a stroke. Bridget LeRoy, his stepdaughter, released the news of his death on Facebook, writing, “A fond and loving farewell to the most fabulous stepdad and human being in the world. Love you forever, Tony Walton. Have a great trip.” 

BWW Interview: Matt Faucher of JERSEY BOYS at Fred Kavli Theatre
by Cary Ginell - Feb 21, 2022


Matt Faucher has a knack for playing Nicks. After performing on Broadway and on the national tour of 'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,' Matt is now doing the same thing with a different Nick - the Four Seasons' Nick Massi. Cary Ginell does an exclusive interview with Matt about this unique and important show, which plays for one night in Thousand Oaks on Thursday, February 24.

BWW Interview: Cady Huffman And Mary Ann McSweeney Talk About Their New Show IT WAS A VERY GOOD YEAR: SONGS INSPIRED BY A PANDEMIC at The Green Room 42
by Ricky Pope - Feb 20, 2022


As the pandemic nears its much overdue endemic end, artists are coming out of the woodwork to sum up the past 24 months with their personal stories of survival and thriving. Last September, Tony award winner Cady Huffman and respected jazz bassist Mary Ann McSweeney presented such an evening at Birdland. With only the two of themselves, they put together an eclectic evening of jazz-flavored tunes with Ms. McSweeney on bass and Ms. Huffman on vocals entitled IT WAS A VERY GOOD YEAR: SONGS INSPIRED BY A PANDEMIC. This coming Tuesday, February 22, Huffman and McSweeney will present a new and improved version of the show at The Green Room 42, with a few surprises for those who caught the show before.

Read an Excerpt from Matthew Corozine's 'If You Survived 7th Grade, You Can Be an Actor'
by Team BWW - Feb 16, 2022


Matthew Corozine, actor, director, producer, and founder of Matthew Corozine Studio Theatre, joins the transformational Meisner technique with everyday life in his new book “If You Survived 7th Grade, You Can Be an Actor: Applying the Meisner Technique to Get Outta Your Head in Acting and in Life”.

George Salazar and Joe Iconis, Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss & More This Month at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2022


This month, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

VIDEO: Christine Baranski Discusses Starring in MAME in Unaired CBS SUNDAY MORNING Clip
by Marissa Tomeo - Jan 23, 2022


Christine Baranski stopped by CBS Sunday Morning today and talked with Mo Rocca about her new show on HBO, The Gilded Age, her childhood, love of the performing arts, family, and more. In this unaired clip, she talks about performing Mame at the Kennedy Center with a broken leg. Watch it below!

VIDEO: Christine Baranski Stops By CBS Sunday Morning
by Marissa Tomeo - Jan 23, 2022


Actress Christine Baranski appeared on CBS Sunday Morning today, interviewed by Mo Rocca. She discusses her new show on HBO, The Gilded Age, her childhood, love of the performing arts, family, and more. Baranski is a 15-time Primetime Emmy Award nominee.

VIDEO: Christine Baranski Talks Her Dream About Stephen Sondheim, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2022


Last night, Christine Baranski appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. During the interview, the actress paid tribute to her late friend Stephen Sondheim and talked about sharing her 'actor's dream' with him during one of their final conversations before he passed.

BWW Interview: Melissa Jacques On North American Premiere Of EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
by Gil Kaan - Jan 19, 2022


We got a chance to chat with Melissa Jacques (who plays Jamie's mother Margaret) on her history with JAMIE, her first time working in Los Angeles and the decline of theatre etiquette.

BWW Interview: Cole NeSmith, creative director of RISE & SHINE in Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center
by Joseph Harrison - Jan 12, 2022


When a state-of-the-art venue like Dr. Phillips Center’s Steinmetz Hall opens and hosts its first live performances, it is truly a special event. The excitement of experiencing a new space, and the thrill of seeing (and hearing) artists in that space is something that doesn’t happen every day. That’s why RISE & SHINE, a one-night-only performance on Friday, January 14th may just be the artistic event of the year. I caught up with Cole NeSmith – Orlando’s own “experience curator, writer, musician, actor and speaker”, Executive Director of the Creative City Project and the co-founder of The Memoir Agency who serves as the creative director for RISE & SHINE.

Nashville Drummer Matt North to Release Second Solo Album
by Michael Major - Jan 3, 2022


Bullies In The Backyard, the second album from Matt North, features ten songs. The album features Stuart Mathis (Lucinda Williams, The Wallflowers) playing guitars, Chris Donohue (Elvis Costello, Emmylou Harris) on bass, and Michael Webb (Chris Stapleton, John Fogerty) on keyboards.

Meet the Cast of THE MUSIC MAN; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2021


The Music Man officially begins previews tonight on Broadway! Meet the cast bringing the iconic musical back to the stage!

SEX & THE CITY Stars Who Have Bowed on Broadway
by Michael Major - Dec 12, 2021


Sex and the City has returned for a new spin-off series, starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis. Read about the many Broadway appearances from the casts of different incarnations of the beloved franchise, including Chris Noth, David Eigenberg, Mario Cantone, and Kim Cattrall.

25 Theatre Books for Your Fall Reading List
by Team BWW - Nov 6, 2021


Fall has arrived and chilly weather means lots of time to snuggle under your favorite blanket with a great book. You're in luck, because this year, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind.

YouTube Originals Debuts Season 3 of Hit Comedy LIZA ON DEMAND
by Michael Major - Oct 13, 2021


YouTube Originals has launched the third and final season of the hit comedy series “Liza on Demand,” starring Liza Koshy and former Waitress star Kimiko Glenn. Watch the first full episode for free now!

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