Let's go crazy! BroadwayWorld has just learned that 42 years to the day since Prince’s legendary film premiered, and three weeks since the album re-entered the Billboard 200, the stage adaptation of PURPLE RAIN will arrive on Broadway. PURPLE RAIN will premiere next spring at the Majestic Theatre, beginning previews on Friday, March 12, 2027, and officially opening on Monday, April 12, 2027. We have all of the details here!
Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch took home the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for CATS: The Jellicle Ball. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge.
John Lithgow took home a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for GIANT. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction! Watch in this video.
Laurie Hernandez made her Broadway debut on Tuesday night, joining the cast of & Juliet. Watch a video of the two-time medal-winning Olympic gymnast performing 'CAN'T STOP THE FEELING!' and 'Roar' during her first performance.
P!nk stopped by & Juliet to see friend and former collaborator Kandi Burruss' final performance. Burruss took her final bow as 'Angelique' in the hit Broadway show on Saturday. Watch videos from the full circle reunion!
During a visit to Good Morning America in honor of 20 years of High School Musical, director Kenny Ortega shared that he would be willing to do a reunion if the beloved cast was able to return.
Who better to warm up the audience at & Juliet than Cheryl Porter? Before their recent sing-along performance, Porter – who currently plays Angélique in the hit musical – led the audience in some of her signature warmups. Watch the video!
In a new video, Gianna Harris – who currently plays Juliet in & Juliet on Broadway – runs backstage after 'Baby One More Time,' quickly changing costumes before heading back out in front of the audience for 'Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely.'
Beetlejuice is heading back to Broadway next month, beginning performances Wednesday, October 8 at The Palace Theatre. The production will celebrate this Halloween on Broadway with 41 days of fun for fans.
Kevin James Sievert has taken the internet by storm with just a five second video from Newsies. His delivery of 'A barbershop haircut that costs a quarter' has spawned countless memes and recreations throughout TikTok.
With two Tony nominations for his work in Maybe Happy Ending, Darren Criss visited CBS Mornings to discuss this honor and the critical acclaim the show has received since its debut in 2024. Watch the interview!
In a new featurette for the Tony-nominated musical Maybe Happy Ending, director Michael Arden, scenic designer Dane Laffrey, and more take viewers behind the scenes of the musical number 'Where You Belong.' Watch it now!
Broadway star Darren Criss recently joined Good Morning America for a conversation about the new hit musical, Maybe Happy Ending. On the show, he talked about some of the musical's themes and talked about the positive response it has received. Watch the interview now!
The cast of Maybe Happy Ending recently appeared on The Tonight Show! The cast, including Darren Criss, Helen J Shen, Dez Duron, and Marcus Choi, performed a medley of 'Why Love?' and 'When You're In Love.' Check out the video here!
Maybe Happy Ending understudy Hannah Kevitt made her debut as 'Claire' on February 18. Watch a video of Kevitt taking her first bow at the Belasco Theatre on Tuesday.
Darren Criss recently visited CBS Sunday Morning to discuss the new Broadway show, Maybe Happy Ending, and his road to Broadway, along with some performances of holiday tunes. Watch the videos now!
On Monday, Darren Criss and Helen J Shen visited Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss the new Broadway musical Maybe Happy Ending. Set in the future, the two stars play helper bots that find an unexpected connection with one another. Watch the interview!
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