From Churches to Banks: The Unlikely Origins of Off-Broadway Theaters
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 22, 2026
The large majority of our 41 Broadway theaters were built to be Broadway theaters. Other than the Winter Garden, which was originally a horse exchange, the Nederlander, which was originally a carpenter’s shop, and the Broadway and Lunt-Fontanne which were originally movie theaters, every current Broadway house was intended from the beginning to present Broadway shows. As for off-Broadway? The opposite is true.
A History of Off-Broadway Venues
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 22, 2025
Second Stage Theatre’s 43rd Street off-Broadway house, right near 8th Avenue, recently changed hands and is now the home of Studio Seaview . Seaview’s first production in the space is Angry Alan, starring John Krasinski. They have renovated and updated the space since Second Stage switched off-Broadway locations to now present shows at the Signature.
Review: Seth Rudetsky presents Tony Winner Lillias White at OC's Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos - May 31, 2024
To close out their 2023-2024 Series, Segerstrom Center welcomed theater aficionado Seth Rudetsky to serve as an interviewer/pianist for Tony Award winner Lillias White for three shows May 16-18, 2024 in one of the most incredibly wonderful, fan-favoring shows that the OC arts campus has ever hosted at the intimate Samueli Theater in Costa Mesa, CA.
A Guide to Broadway Guest Stars on BLUE BLOODS
by Michael Major - Feb 20, 2023
While the series' recurring cast includes Tom Selleck, Bridget Moynahan, Donnie Wahlberg, and more, guest stars have included Audra McDonald, Kelli O'Hara, Joanna Gleason, Adrienne Warren, Jinkx Monsoon, Norm Lewis, Norbert Leo Butz, and more. Check out a list of Broadway guest stars on Blue Bloods now!
Broadway Buying Guide: December 5, 2022
by Team BWW - Dec 5, 2022
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, December 5, 2022.
HARRY POTTER Stars Who Have Appeared on Broadway
by Michael Major - Dec 3, 2022
To celebrate Daniel Radcliffe's return to theatre in the Off-Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along, we are taking a look back at the stage careers of he and his fellow Harry Potter film cast members. Keep reading to find out times you may have seen Rupert Grint, Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, Ralph Fiennes, Imelda Staunton, and more onstage!
2023 Dates Added To UK Tour Of Agatha Christie's THE MIRROR CRACK'D
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2022
The UK Tour of Agatha Christie's THE MIRROR CRACK'D has been extended into 2023, with dates added in Cambridge, High Wycombe, Birmingham, Kingston and Aberdeen. The brand new production of Rachel Wagstaff's acclaimed adaptation is directed by Philip Franks. The UK Tour opened on 9 September 2022 and has already received rave reviews.
Sophie Ward and Joe McFadden Join Cast of THE MIRROR CRACK'D UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 25, 2022
Sophie Ward and Joe McFadden join Susie Blake in the cast of the brand new production of Rachel Wagstaff's acclaimed adaptation of Agatha Christie's THE MIRROR CRACK'D. The production, directed by Philip Franks, will begin its UK Tour at Devonshire Park, Eastbourne on 8 September 2022.
129 Musicals & Shows You Can Stream From Home in 2021
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 21, 2020
BroadwayWorld put together a list of all the live action musicals you can stream on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, BroadwayHD, and Disney Plus. Are you looking for something to get your mind off… all of this? So are we. Because everyone needs some escape,
150+ Musicals That You Can Stream Now!
by Team BWW - Jun 26, 2025
Visit our list of the best musicals & shows you can watch from home! We've got you covered with all the must-sees on streaming sites including Tony-award winners, favorite stars and top performances.
Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our Broadway World 5/18 - NEXT TO NORMAL, BEAUTIFUL, and More!
by BWW Special Coverage - May 19, 2017
BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature NEXT TO NORMAL, HEDWIG, OKLAHOMA, BEAUTIFUL, and More!
BWW Review: THE WEDDING SINGER at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre
by Melissa Giordano - May 4, 2016
In spite of what you may have heard or read about this show from its 2006 Broadway incarnation, The Wedding Singer is certainly an enjoyable time. Who doesn't love 1980's campiness? Not only that, the Tony nominated stage version stays very true to the hilarious Adam Sandler movie particularly with the dialog.
Investigation Discovery to Premiere BARBARA WALTERS PRESENTS AMERICAN SCANDALS Next Week
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 27, 2015
Investigation Discovery (ID) and ABC's Lincoln Square Productions premieres BARBARA WALTERS PRESENTS AMERICAN SCANDALS, an exclusive new 9-episode series featuring iconic newswoman Barbara Walters. BARBARA WALTERS PRESENTS AMERICAN SCANDALS explores the gripping true-crime stories that dominated national headlines and the exclusive interviews that defined these crimes, from the murder of JonBenet Ramsey to the trials of O.J. Simpson and the Menendez brothers. BARBARA WALTERS PRESENTS AMERICAN SCANDALS premieres worldwide on Monday, November 2 at 10/9c, only on Investigation Discovery.
Gateway Center for Performing Arts' Youth Theatre Company Presents REALLY ROSIE This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Jun 26, 2015
Gateway Center for Performing Arts' Youth Theatre Company continues it's 2014-2015 season with its Gateway Series production of Really Rosie, this weekend, June 26th - 27th, 2015. The Gateway Season shows are a hybrid of the Youth Theatre Company and GCPA educational experience and are chosen to be thought provoking, challenging, and to push the 'norm' of St. Louis youth theatre.
Gateway Center for Performing Arts' Youth Theatre Company to Present REALLY ROSIE, 6/26-27
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 4, 2015
Gateway Center for Performing Arts' Youth Theatre Company continues it's 2014-2015 season with its Gateway Series production of Really Rosie, June 26th - 27th, 2015. The Gateway Season shows are a hybrid of the Youth Theatre Company and GCPA educational experience and are chosen to be thought provoking, challenging, and to push the 'norm' of St. Louis youth theatre.