A Parade of Tony Nominees on The Broadway Show; Plus, The Outsiders’ Legendary Author S.E. Hinton by Broadway.com

This week, a literary legend and an anticipated Broadway revival come to The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal. But first, it’s a head-first dive into Tony season. Meet a few of this year�…

Broadway Star Jason Danieley Announces Marriage by Darryn King

Broadway actor and singer Jason Danieley has announced his marriage to Andrea Nunes. “Life is full of surprises!” Danieley wrote in an Instagram announcement on May 7. “Andrea and I ti…

Olivia Puckett Sings 'Easy To Be Hard' from Signature Theatre's HAIR by BroadwayWorld

Watch Olivia Puckett sing 'Easy to Be Hard' from Signature Theatre's production of the rock musical HAIR in action in this all-new video. Hair has music by Galt MacDermot and book and lyrics…

Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Luis Miranda Discuss the Impact of THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN

Lin-Manuel Miranda and his father Luis Miranda stopped by The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to discuss Luis' new book, Relentless. During the interview, Fallon asked Luis about musicals, sp…

Sam Morrison’s Acclaimed ‘Sugar Daddy’ Solo Play Sets Pre-Broadway Run For Beverly Hills Annenberg Center by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Sam Morrison’s acclaimed solo play Sugar Daddy will be staged in Beverly Hills, California, prior to a planned, previously unannounced Broadway run in 2025. The comic and poigna…

American Express to Host Tony Awards Simulcast Event in Damrosch Park

American Express will be hosting “Broadway Fanfare,” a Tony Awards simulcast event in Damrosch Park at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more!

Jackie Burns to Star in First Stage Production of Burlesque the Musical

Video: Watch Highlights from Zoe Sarnak's THE LONELY FEW at MCC

In this video, watch highlights from the new musical The Lonely Few, with music and lyrics by Zoe Sarnak, a book by Rachel Bonds, and direction by Trip Cullman and Ellenore Scott.  

Watch: Lindsay Mendez, Daniel Radcliffe, and Jonathan Groff Are 'Opening Doors' in Merrily We Roll Along by Logan Culwell-Block

The 2024 Tony nominees lead the Stephen Sondheim-George Furth musical's Tony-nominated revival at the Hudson Theatre.

'Less Than None': Cole Escola Reveals How Much Lincoln Research They Did for Broadway-Bound Oh, Mary! by Logan Culwell-Block

The writer-actor dropped by Late Night With Seth Meyers to talk about bringing their Off-Broadway cult hit to the Main Stem.

A Tony Awards Simulcast Event Will Be Held in Damrosch Park

Video: Watch 'I Chose Love' in Rehearsals For Goodspeed's A COMPLICATED WOMAN

Watch Christian Brailsford and L Morgan Lee rehearse 'I Chose Love' from A Complicated Woman at Goodspeed Musicals. Goodspeed Musicals is set to present A Complicated Woman, a new musical ab…

White Rose Off-Broadway Cast Album Releases May 8 by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

Will Nunziata directs the new musical based on a true story of student activists in Nazi Germany.

Two River Annouces Cast and Creative Team for Gem of the Ocean

Tony Awards To Be Simulcast On Outdoor Screen At Lincoln Center Park by Greg Evans

A Tony Awards simulcast event called Broadway Fanfare will take place outdoors at Lincoln Center’s Damrosch Park during the awards ceremony on Sunday, June 16. Sponsored by American Expres…

How Small Talking Changed the Course of Casey Wilson and Jessica St. Clair’s Careers by Seija Rankin

In January 2022, Casey Wilson was a guest on The Deep Dive, a podcast hosted by her longtime friends and frequent comedy collaborators June Diane Raphael and Jessica St. Clair. The episode k…

FIVE TAKEAWAYS FROM CABARET 2024 by Peter Filichia

  It’s become a favorite go-to concept for journalists. “Five Takeaways from (whatever).” “Five Takeaways from the Trump trial.” “Five...Continue Reading The post FIVE TAKEAWAYS…

Video: Watch Lauren Patten Belt Out Rent's 'One Song Glory' at Miscast 2024 by Andrew Gans, Molly Higgins

The Tony winner performed the Jonathan Larson anthem at MCC Theater's annual concert, now streaming through May 12.

Heather Headley, Lebo M., North West Join Upcoming Hollywood Bowl The Lion King Live-to-Film Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

Nathan Lane, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Eichner, and more will celebrate the animated film's 30th anniversary while also spotlighting its long-running stage musical adaptation.

Jackie Burns to Star as Tess, the Role Made Famous by Cher, in Burlesque the Musical by Hayley Levitt

Broadway veteran Jackie Burns has joined the UK cast of Burlesque the Musical, a stage adaptation of the 2010 movie of the same name. Burns will play club owner Tess, the role made famous …

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals in 360-Degrees For BEACHES At Theatre Calgary

Get a first look at a number recorded in 360-degrees in rehearsals for Theatre Calgary's upcoming International Premiere of Beaches the Musical. The production will begin previews on May 1…

Meet The Cast | Babies The Musical by Official London Theatre

Summer is done. Year 11 is here. Being a child is out. Being a grown up is in. Time for more parties, more responsibility and, oh yeah…becoming a parent to a plastic robot baby simulator. …

Justin Vivian Bond to Receive Inaugural Judy Icon Award at Night of a Thousand Judys by Molly Higgins, Andrew Gans

The new award recognizes the recipient's contributions to the LGBTQIA+ community, following in the footsteps of late entertainment icon Judy Garland.

Nikki Renée Daniels, Beth Malone, Tamyra Gray, More Join Pittsburgh CLO's 2024 Season by Molly Higgins

The Pennsylvania company's summer season includes West Side Story, The Color Purple, The Music Man, and more.

Bonnie & Clyde, Starring Jeremy Jordan and Frances Mayli McCann, Will Stream On Demand by Andrew Gans

The Frank Wildhorn musical was filmed live during two concerts at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

My Son's A Queer (But What Can You Do?) to Embark on New U.K. Tour by Margaret Hall

The Olivier nominated show will embark on a seven-stop tour this summer.

Yulin Kuang on Debut Novel, “Great Suffering” in Romance and Emily Henry Adaptations by Lexy Perez

Yulin Kuang knows she hit the literary jackpot. The writer-director, whose credits include The CW’s I Ship It, Hulu’s Dollface and Netflix’s The Healing Powers of Dude, is adapting E…

Patti LuPone Reveals She Auditioned for Cinderella for the Original INTO THE WOODS

In a recent interview with Ben Rimalower for the Broadway Podcast Network's Giants in the Sky: How Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods, special guest Patti LuPone revealed that she was a…

Video: Watch Cole Escola Talk OH, MARY on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS

Cole Escola stopped by Late Night With Seth Meyers in full Mary Todd Lincoln garb to discuss their hit play, Oh, Mary, which was recently announced to be transferring to Broadway. Escola wro…

Oklahoma City Rep Artistic Director Kelly Kerwin to Step Down by American Theatre Editors

After serving for 3 years as the successor of founder Donald Jordan, she'll leave the company to be closer to her family in New York.

Photos: Rosie O'Donnell Visits THE WHO'S TOMMY

The Nederlander Theatre just welcomed a very special guest! Rosie O'Donnell just stipped by the Tony-nominated revival of The Who’s TOMMY and posed backstage with the cast. Check out phot…

Broadway Grosses w/e 5/5/2024 by Ken Davenport

The top 10 grossing shows from the week ending on... The post Broadway Grosses w/e 5/5/2024 first appeared on Ken Davenport.

American Express to Host Outdoor Tony Awards Simulcast Event (Exclusive) by Caitlin Huston

American Express will host an outdoor simulcast event for the Tony Awards on June 16.  The “Broadway Fanfare” event will take place in Damrosch Park, an outdoor area on the Lincoln Cent…

Free movie series brings the scares and the ‘Spooky Popcorn’ back to CT this summer by Christopher Arnott

The Hartford Business Improvement District has announced the eight horror films it is screening as part of its "Spooky Popcorn" free outdoor movie series in July and August.

Dakin Matthews, Caitlin Kinnunen, More Star in McCarter Theatre Center's Choice Beginning May 8 by Molly Higgins

Sarah Rasmussen directs Winnie Holzman's comedy at the New Jersey venue.

Twelve Angry Men the Musical Begins Performances at Asolo Rep May 8 by Margaret Hall

Utilizing a jazz-infused score, 12 men debate the fate of a young defendant charged with murdering his father.

Ronnie Larsen's The Actors Opens Off-Broadway at Theatre Row May 8 by Meg Masseron

The comedy serves as Larsen's first family-friendly play after a prolific career writing X-rated queer comedies.

Raja Feather Kelly's The Fires Begins Off-Broadway Debut May 8 by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

Off-Broadway’s SoHo Rep venue presents the celebrated choreographer's new play, which centers on three different men in a South Brooklyn railroad.

The Pin-Up Girls to Receive Developmental Readings via York Theatre Company by Molly Higgins

Tony nominee Kerry Butler is set to direct.

Two River Theater's Gem of the Ocean Finds Full Cast and Creative Team by Molly Higgins, Logan Culwell-Block

Delicia Turner Sonnenberg is directing the new production, the seventh in Two River's work to stage all 10 of Wilson's Century Cycle plays.

Wicked Star Jackie Burns Joins Cast of World Premiere Burlesque Musical by Andrew Gans

Christina Aguilera will executive produce the musical, based on her 2010 film, with direction and choreography by Nick Winston.

The William Walker Bicentennial: On Some Destinies That Didn’t Manifest by Trav S.D.

May 8, 1824 was the date of birth of doctor, lawyer, newspaper editor, adventurer, and illegitimate President of Nicaragua William Walker. A nephew of Philadelphia Enquirer founder and U.S. …

Hundred Days

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Photos: Inside ILLINOISE's Gala Performance Curtain Call

Illinoise is now a four-time Tony nominated musical, and while it officially opened last month, the production waited until last night to celebrate at the St. James Theatre. BroadwayWorld wa…

Join TheaterMania for a Weekend of Broadway Right Before the Tony Awards

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Up on the Marquee: HOME

Samm-Art Williams' Home is coming Broadway, in a production directed by Kenny Leon. The marquee just went up at the Todd Haimes Theatre and you can check out photos here.

North West, Heather Headley, and Lebo M. Join The Cast of THE LION KING at The Hollywood Bowl

North West will make her Hollywood Bowl debut, alongside Tony and GRAMMY Award-winning Broadway star Heather Headley and Grammy Award winner, Tony Award nominee and the voice and spirit of T…

The Accountants review – a dizzying bombardment of big questions by Lyndsey Winship

Aviva Studios, ManchesterDance companies from Shanghai and Mumbai traverse a vast stage against a fast-moving backdrop in a personal story about identity and purpose The vast populations of …

BONNIE & CLYDE THE MUSICAL Filmed Live in London Will Be Available to Stream Online

Bonnie & Clyde the Musical: Filmed Live will be available to stream online on demand from 9 am ET (2pm GMT) on Monday 24 June 2024. Learn more about how to stream the musical here!

Nominees Announced for the 14th Annual Roger Rees Awards

The Broadway Education Alliance has just announced the 50 Roger Rees Awards nominees for Outstanding Performer. Check out the full list!

Exclusive: Olivia Puckett Sings 'Easy To Be Hard' from Signature Theatre's HAIR

Watch Olivia Puckett sing 'Easy to Be Hard' Signature Theatre's production of the rock musical HAIR in action in this all-new video. Hair has music by Galt MacDermot and book and lyrics by G…

North West Among Cast Additions To ‘The Lion King’ Concert Event At Hollywood Bowl by Patrick Hipes

North West, Broadway’s Heather Headley and Grammy winner Lebo M. have been added to the cast of Disney’s The Lion King 30th Anniversary – A Live-to-Film Concert Event, a musical concer…

The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin

Watch Bette Midler Talk Hello, Dolly! and The Divine Miss M on Sunday Today

Venice, With Jennifer Damiano, Haaz Sleiman, and Leslie Odom Jr., Opens Off-Broadway

Venice Creators Eric Rosen and Matt Sax Prove That You Don’t Need to Read Music to Write a Musical

Our American Queen

UPDATED: Public Theater to Present Matt Sax and Eric Rosen’s Venice

Quick Wit: Sharon Wilkins

Preview Bette Midler's Sunday Today Interview About Hello, Dolly!

Wicked's Donna Vivino Releases Debut Solo Album

Angelina Avallone: Broadway’s Magical Make-Up Artist

Cyndi Lauper, Matthew Morrison, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and More Honor Jerry Mitchell with 2013 “Mr. Abbott” Award

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Max Crumm, Samantha Hill, Peter Jöback, and More at Week Two of Broadway in Bryant Park

Jeremy Jordan and Ashley Spencer Will Sing Celine Dion's Hits at 54 Below

Jennifer Damiano, Leslie Odom Jr., and More Preview New Musical Venice at Joe’s Pub

Full Cast Set for Broadway Enemy of the People, Starring Boyd Gaines, Richard Thomas

Former Broadway Wicked Star Donna Vivino Will Return to 54 Below to Celebrate New Album

Bonnie and Clyde Concert Film, Starring Jeremy Jordan and Frances Mayli McCann, to Stream in June

A Song Factory: A Review of “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” at Paramount Theatre by Mary Wisniewski

With the abundantly talented Tiffany Topol as Carole King, backed by a great cast, the new production of “Beautiful” at Aurora’s Paramount Theatre is irresistible.

Sincerity and Skill: A Preview of Chicago Repertory Ballet’s “Modern Motions” at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts by Sharon Hoyer

The collection of short works promises to showcase the versatility, skill and heart of this ambitious company.

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 by Matt Tamanini

RDJ to Make Broadway Debut, ‘Schmigadoon’ World Premiere to Play DC, Billy Porter to Receive Tony Award “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top…

Play It Again: Damn Yankees' "Whatever Lola Wants" by JK

Play It Again: Damn Yankees' "Whatever Lola Wants" For this new series, Jeff has invited me to choose some classic Broadway show tunes and compare versions of these songs from several diffe…

How Lempicka Stars Amber Iman and Eden Espinosa Found Out About Their Tony Award Nominations by TheaterMania

Some people want to be alone. Amber Iman and Eden Espinosa thought that. Then they realized the pressure was too much. Here, the stars of @LempickaMusical tell us about how they found out th…

Pamela Rabe Joins The Cast of Ride the Cyclone by Aussie Theatre

With the Australian premiere of the viral musical sensation Ride The Cyclone fast approaching, it was announced today that acclaimed

Broadway Pipeline: May 8, 2024 by Theatrical Index

Jackie Burns Joins the Cast of BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL

Burlesque the Musical, the first ever stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s movie Burlesque, has announced final casting for the show.  Broadway star Jackie Burns will play Tess, the r…

Coca Cola On the Air by Trav S.D.

May 8, 1886 was the date on which Dr. John Pemberton (1831-1888) first sold Coca-Cola to a local Atlanta drug store, thus marking its debut on the world stage as a publicly available soft dr…

Theater review: Themes of bigotry, culture shock gently explored in ‘The Far Country’ at Yale Rep by Christopher Arnott

The lives of Chinese immigrants in the U.S. during the early 20th century is delicately explored in Lloyd Suh's "The Far Country" at the Yale Repertory Theatre through May 18.

Dawn of the Big Yin: rediscovered film shows Billy Connolly on the road to comedy glory by Brian Logan

The 1975 tour documentary Big Banana Feet captures a comic growing into his extraordinary talents – and adjusting to unprecedented fame In an age where our every selfie, photogenic breakfa…

CT museum makes most high-profile acquisition in more than a decade. Historic piece listed for $4M. by Kenneth R. Gosselin

The historic sculpture — purchased from a dealer — will go on display in Connecticut Thursday. The museum considered the purchase for over a year, consulting with researchers and conserv…

The Tony Nominee Starring in Alicia Keys’s ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ on Broadway by Michael Paulson

Maleah Joi Moon almost gave up on theater. Now, in her first professional role, the “Hell’s Kitchen” star is a Tony nominee.

Robert Downey Jr set to make his Broadway debut this year by Shahana Yasmin

Actor to star in play written by Pulitzer winner Ayad Akhtar

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 8, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 8, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Sigourney Weaver Meets Steve Carell in A “Vanya”-Palooza at Star Studded Night for Lincoln Center by Roger Friedman

Wow! Tuesday night Lincoln Center Theater put on the kind of star studded event that was a throwback to the good old days. To raise money, LCT produced — in two days — a retro staging of…

3 Romeos. 1 epic NSYNC cover. by & Juliet Broadway

Tearin' Up My Heart (Romeos' Version) feat. Ben Jackson Walker, Makai Hernandez, Daniel J. Maldonado, & a super dope guitar gifted to us by Sam Ash Music #shorts #broadwaymusicals #theatreki…

Creativity Isn’t Locked Away In This Shed by Joe Patti

Rochester Institute of Technology (RTI) has a new building that puts creative spaces right next to each other. The Student Hall for Exploration and Development (SHED) has acting and and danc…

On the Couch with Sarah Prestwidge

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A Complicated Woman in Rehearsal: "I Chose Love" by Goodspeed Musicals

Christian Brailsford and L Morgan Lee rehearse "I Chose Love" from A Complicated Woman. A Complicated Woman: A New Musical The Terris Theatre, Chester May 10 - June 2, 2024 Tickets & Info:…

New Australian comedy Share House: The Musical to premiere at Arts Centre Melbourne

The post New Australian comedy Share House: The Musical to premiere at Arts Centre Melbourne appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

TINA opens in September at the Princess Theatre by Aussie Theatre

The critically acclaimed smash hit TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL opens at the Princess Theatre, Melbourne in September and

The same crowd never gathers twice

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Club Origami by Aussie Theatre

Sydney Dance Company presents its first ever season for pre-school aged children, with the Australian premiere of the critically acclaimed

Disney And Make-A-Wish Partner To Make Teen's Broadway Dream Come True

Wishes are what the good folks at Disney do best and this week they made the Broadway dreams of one lucky teen come true. Gabby Bubrick, an 18-year-old battling cancer, got her wish of app…

Full program announced for 71st Sydney Film Festival

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