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Some interviews are more personal than others. Long before Aidan Olmo was preparing to travel the country in the Tony Award-winning Buena Vista Social Club, he was a young musical theatre student with big dreams — and I had the privilege of being one of his teachers.

The big day is almost here! It is one of the most anticipated events of the season for theater lovers. The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction is about to take over the Theatre District and we have all info you need to prepare yourself for the big day!

Join us for a rom-com with a retro twist...

Experience the iconic musical everyone is talking about. Limited engagement.

‘I’ve learned a lot about myself,’ Taylor Louderman exclusively tells BroadwayWorld after years of encouraging new writers — and herself — to take a leap of faith.

Roundabout Theatre Company will soon present the New York premiere production of The Heart with book and additional lyrics by Kait Kerrigan, music and lyrics by Anne Eisendrath and Ian Eisendrath, music supervision and arrangements by Ian Eisendrath, choreography by Mandy Moore and direction by Tony Award-winner Christopher Ashley based on Maylis de Kerangal's novel Réparer les vivants. The cast just met the press and you can check out photos here!

MAMMA MIA! returns to South Africa with a splash. Directed by Janice Honeyman, this beloved ABBA musical is back and better than ever. It's sure to delight both casual theatregoers and die-hard fans alike.

Todd Schroeder is a multiple award-winning Music Director, Creative Director, Composer, Producer, Arranger, and Pianist whose artistry has graced some of the world’s most iconic stages. Celebrated for his ability to connect with artists on a deep level, Todd has collaborated across genres—from Jazz and Broadway to Pop, Country, and Rock—with luminaries including Jason Alexander, Engelbert Humperdinck, Liza Minnelli, Dave Koz, Sir Tom Jones, Haley Reinhart, Leslie Odom Jr., Sam Harris, and Angela Lansbury.

Enter a mesmerising underworld where human-kind dissolves into something altogether more elemental.

Sometimes, the music says it all—no lyrics required! If you’re looking to hum along to some of Broadway’s most unforgettable melodies, you’re in the right place. BroadwayWorld has rounded up a playlist of instrumental versions of beloved Broadway showtunes, putting the spotlight on the gorgeous melodies, soaring orchestrations, and familiar tunes that make musical theatre music so special.

If you’re looking to dig deeper into Broadway gossip, why not check some federal financial databases? Producers usually like to keep their private fundraising out of the spotlight. Still, on a website run by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), producers disclose how much money they’re raising for upcoming Broadway-bound shows, national tours, West End transfers, and more. But why are multi-million-dollar Broadway productions making financial data freely accessible to the public? And what information are producers sharing with (or obscuring from) the public under mysterious, theatre-lyric-themed LLC names?

BroadwayWorld spoke with Fernandes to discuss both projects, early theatrical memories, portraying several characters in a fast-paced farce, playing games with audiences, and his experience as a first-time director with the Shaw Festival. 

From WICKED witches and PHANTOM phantoms to characters from today's hottest musicals, theatre fans were out in force at this year's Dragon Con in Atlanta, and BroadwayWorld was on the scene to take snapshots of our favorite looks!

Andrew Scott will star in a new feature film version of Sea Wall, shot on stage for a one-of-a-kind new feature film during performances at Studio Seaview. Learn more here!

Steven Sater exclusively tells BroadwayWorld why never-before-heard tracks from 'Spring Awakening' were taken out of the musical and ultimately replaced.

From the football field to the Broadway stage, Reece Weaver is ready for her next big performance. The former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader is making her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago, playing a six-week engagement at the Ambassador Theatre now through October 18. Watch in this video as she chats more about becoming Roxie, tackling the iconic Chicago choreography, her new costume, and bringing her Dallas Cowboys fans along for her Broadway journey.

Theatre has long history of cultural exchange between the cities of New York and London. Every season, new productions make it to Broadway and off-Broadway after starting in the West End and vice versa. But what of all of the Broadway shows that have originated in countries beyond England? Productions originating in other foreign countries happen far less frequently but have resulted in some fascinating moments of history on Broadway.

What did our critic think of IT’S ICONIC TOUR at Grandstand Stage?

Here are a few top picks to consider this week including a free outdoor concert with the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene, Ute Lemper celebrating Marlene Dietrich’s 125th birthday, and more.

What did our critic think of CREED at Mystic Lake Amphitheater?

What did our critic think of WAIT UNTIL DARK at Dark And Stormy Productions?

What did our critic think of BRAD PAISLEY at Grandstand Stage?

The company perfectly portrays the play’s shades of drama and humor.

Jasmine is a passionate and dedicated dancer with a strong work ethic who has been dancing since the age of six. Trained in jazz, hip hop, jazz funk, commercial, tap, and contemporary, she earned a place in Parris Goebel’s Bubblegum Dance Crew at age 10 before going on to train for eight years with world-renowned group The Royal Family Dance Crew.