July 31, 2015
Just in to BroadwayWorld! Martin Sherman's BENT, a groundbreaking drama about the rare power of love in the most inhumane conditions, will be directed by Moisés Kaufman, began previews on July 15 and opens July 26 for a run through August 23, 2015, at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum. Br...
July 31, 2015
Jake Gyllenhaal takes on the ring as boxing champ Billy Hope in the new film 'Southpaw,' however his toughest opponent could be his little girl, Leila, played by Oona Laurence...
August 01, 2015
Broadway in Bryan Park continued its 2015 program on Thursday - and BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the first day. This week's line-up included performances from the casts of MATILDA, LES MISERABLES, THE FANTASTICKS, ON THE TOWN and HAPPY 50ISH. Below, watch as Edward Watts, William Thomas ...
August 02, 2015
Broadway in Bryan Park continued its 2015 program on Thursday - and BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the first day. This week's line-up included performances from the casts of MATILDA, LES MISERABLES, THE FANTASTICKS, ON THE TOWN and HAPPY 50ISH. Below, watch as the company of Matilda perform...
July 31, 2015
After putting to bed any rumors Christian Slater dated Christina Applegate, they look at some of the leading ladies early in Christian's career he crushed on....
July 31, 2015
The actress speculates on a musical episode of her show THE GOOD WIFE. 'I think it can only be done in a fantasy situation,' she said....
July 31, 2015
As previously announced, Beverley Knight is to star in Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Cats to play the role of Grizabella. Returning to the London Palladium from 23 October 2015, Lloyd Webber's acclaimed new production of Cats will run for a strictly limited 11 week season until 2 Januar...
July 30, 2015
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater, presents DEAR EVAN HANSEN, opening tonight, July 30, in the Kreeger Theater, for a run through August 23. BroadwayWorld has highlights from the show below!...
July 31, 2015
The cast of new musical DOCTOR ZHIVAGO, which opened on April 21st and closed on May 10th, 2015 at the Broadway Theatre, hit the recording studio this spring to prepare for the release of the show's original cast recording, out via Broadway Records today, July 31st. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you ...
July 30, 2015
Click below to watch the stars of ON THE TOWN sing 'New York, New York' and more at BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK!...
July 30, 2015
A music master reflects on some career highlights!...
July 30, 2015
Just in! BroadwayWorld and The Muny present a first look at highlights of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, which is running through August 7, 2015. With music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, and book by Linda Woolverton, this beloved family classic is directed by Matt Lenz,...
July 30, 2015
Mel B, one of the judges of the NBC talent competition 'America's Got Talent' appeared on this morning's TODAY to praise one of this season's contestants, a puppet named 'Ira' who happens to be smitten with the former Spice Girl....
July 30, 2015
"Live with Kelly and Michael" co-host Kelly Ripa hobbled out on crutches at the opening of today's show. Before beginning the traditional 'host chat', the 44-year-old shared the incident that caused her broken foot!...
July 30, 2015
Youtube sensation Miranda Sings! aka Colleen Ballinger-Evans shared a new musical video in response to the mean-spirited comments she has received over the years...
July 30, 2015
HAMILTON star and creator Lin-Manuel Miranda is featured on the premiere episode of the new podcast CAN I PET YOUR DOG? Listen to the episode below!...
July 31, 2015
Broadway is abuzz with news about NBC's upcoming presentation of The Wiz, with Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige and original Dorothy Stephanie Mills all having just signed on to star. They aren't the only ones with love for The Wiz though. On Monday night, January 20, 2014 BroadwayWorld.com kicked off ...
July 30, 2015
Below, watch a sneak peek of the show as the duo cover RENT's 'Take Me Or Leave Me'!...
August 01, 2015
Duncan Sheik has a busy year ahead of him! Contributing music to The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey, which just opened at the Westside Theatre, he now travels to Poughkeepsie to work on his new musical, Noir, at Vassar's 2015 Powerhouse season. Soon after, rehearsals begin for the first Broad...
August 02, 2015
The beauty of a long-running Broadway show is being able to see an iconic role portrayed by more than just one star. Today, BWW is continuing our new series SHOWTUNE SHUFFLE! In this edition, not two, but eight Elphabas and Fiyeros sing Wicked's 'As Long as You're Mine' from start to finish. Click b...
July 30, 2015
It's been a while since Disney veteran Heidi Blickenstaff, a replacement for Ursula in The Little Mermaid, has sang of those 'Poor Unfortunate Souls.' Below, watch as she belts out the classic Disney tune at a Disney Vacation Club Member Cruise!...
July 30, 2015
Frankie Grande of "America's Best Dance Crew" visited 'The Talk' to discuss what people are buzzing about online...
July 30, 2015
Kelli O'Hara might be the reigning queen of Broadway, but another Anna Leonowens might give her a run for her money. Below, watch as 100 year-old Patricia Morison, who played the role opposite Yul Brynner in the original 1954 production, sends a special greeting to O'Hara!...
August 02, 2015
Today in 1965, Oliver! opened at the Martin Beck Theatre, where it ran for 64 performances. Oliver! is a British musical, with script, music and lyrics by Lionel Bart. The musical is based upon the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. It premiered in the West End in 1960, enjoying a long run, a su...
July 31, 2015
Today in 2003 Avenue Q opened at the John Golden Theatre, where it ran for 2534 performances. Avenue Q was conceived by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, who wrote the music and lyrics. The book was written by Jeff Whitty and the show was directed by Jason Moore. Avenue Q is an 'autobiographical and biogr...
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