Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Milwauke Rep Will Undergo $78 Million Renovation

Demolition will soon begin for the $78 million renovation of the Milwaukee Repertory Theater, aimed at enhancing accessibility and theatrical capabilities at the downtown Milwaukee complex.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54PM

The Outsiders Is Going on the Road in 2025 by Margaret Hall

The musical will launch its North American tour from Tulsa, Oklahoma.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Check Out Photos of West End Return of Heathers the Musical by Andrew Gans

The musical adaptation of the 1989 cult film favorite features a book, music, and lyrics by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O'Keefe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Previously Canceled FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG to Premiere Off-Broadway in August

The previously canceled Broadway run of Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole A Song, has found a new home! The show will be presented at Theater555 on West 42nd Street. Learn more and see ho…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:32PM

Maryann Plunkett (‘The Notebook’) on paying tribute to her mother and how Older Allie’s emotional arc is ‘a journey towards joy’ [Exclusive by David Buchanan

“We represent this beautiful, beautiful play and this beautiful company,” says Maryann Plunkett on how she and Dorian Harewood, her costar in the new musical “The Notebook,” feel abo…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:30PM
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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The Outsiders Is Set to Rumble Across North America in Fall 2025 by Darryn King

The Outsiders, the Tony-nominated musical based on the novel by S.E. Hinton and the 1983 film, will embark on a national tour. The tour will kick off in Tulsa—where the story is set—at t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM

Michael Urie to Join Sutton Foster in Once Upon a Mattress on Broadway by Hayley Levitt

Michael Urie will join Sutton Foster in the Broadway revival of Once Upon a Mattress this summer. Urie returns to the role of Prince Dauntless while Foster reprises her performance as Winn…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM

Al Hirschfeld Foundation Celebrates Pride With 'Drag Show' Exhibition Curated by Charles Busch

The Al Hirschfeld Foundation is celebrating Pride Month with its latest online exhibition, “Hirschfeld’s Drag Show,” now live online through August 15. The special guest curator for…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

Go Behind the Scenes at Broadway's Merrily We Roll Along by Margaret Hall

Leana Rae Concepcion took fans backstage while taking over Playbill's Instagram.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Watch Amber Riley, Loretta Devine, More in Trailer for World Premiere of Preacher's Wife Musical by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Tituss Burgess and Azie Dungey's stage musical version of the 1996 film plays Atlanta's Alliance Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Where Did the 77th Annual Tony Award Nominees Go to College? by Molly Higgins

Find out which colleges and universities have the most alumni among this year's Tony nominees.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Laughs in Spanish at Coral Gables is oh-so Miami by Bill Hirschman

By Raquel V. Reyes Laughs in Spanish is like a Friday night in Wynwood without the next day’s hangover. The one-act play by Alexis Scheer, Laughs in Spanish is making its Florida premiere …

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 11:24AM

Final Days To Vote For the 21st Annual Theatre Fans' Choice Awards

The latest standings have been announced for the 21st Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards, honoring and celebrating the best of New York Theater - as decided …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:12AM

Tony Winner David Cromer to Direct New Musical I’m Almost There at 2024 Edinburgh Fringe by Margaret Hall

Written and performed by Todd Almond , the piece is a poignantly modern love story.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Hadestown's Zachary James to Offer Crazy Coqs Cabaret by Molly Higgins

James currently stars as Hades in the musical's West End production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Lempicka, The Wiz Cast Albums Get Updated Release Dates by Logan Culwell-Block

June will be an excellent month for Broadway fans when it comes to new cast albums!

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Photos: Step Inside Ben Platt's Palace Theatre Concert Residency by Margaret Hall

For the inaugural performance, Platt was joined by seven-time Grammy winner Kacey Musgraves.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Michael Urie to Reprise His Prince Dauntless in Once Upon a Mattress Broadway Revival by Logan Culwell-Block

Sutton Foster is leading the new revival this summer, a transfer from New York City Center Encores!

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Michael Urie Joins Sutton Foster In Broadway-L.A. Revival Of ‘Once Upon A Mattress’ by Greg Evans

Michael Urie will reprise his Off Broadway performance opposite Sutton Foster in the upcoming Broadway summer transfer of Once Upon A Mattress, the Mary Rodgers musical newly adapted by Amy …

SOURCE: Deadline at 11:02AM

Mira Nadon, a Once-in-a-Generation Dancer at City Ballet by Gia Kourlas

Mira Nadon, the rising New York City Ballet principal, is coming off her best season yet. And it’s only the beginning.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:00AM
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Broadway Grosses w/e 5/26/2024 by Ken Davenport

The top 10 grossing shows from the week ending on... The post Broadway Grosses w/e 5/26/2024 first appeared on Ken Davenport.

SOURCE: kendavenport.com at 10:38AM

Michael Urie Joins Sutton Foster in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS on Broadway

 Drama Desk Award winner and SAG Award nominee Michael Urie will star alongside Tony Award winner Sutton Foster in Once Upon A Mattress on Broadway this summer! Tickets are on sale no…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:32AM

THE OUTSIDERS Will Launch National Tour in 2025

Tony-nominated Best Musical The Outsiders, the new musical based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark motion picture, will officially open a North Am…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:32AM

CHICAGO Celebrates 35,000 Performances Worldwide

The record-breaking hit Chicago is celebrating 35,000 performances worldwide. The first tour of Chicago launched in 1997 and has continued in both North America and abroad ever since.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:32AM

Video: Wicked Gets Brickified With Full-Length LEGO Trailer by Andrew Gans

Four Wicked-Themed LEGO sets will be released this fall to celebrate the upcoming film of the international musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Can Box Office Predict Tony Wins? by Logan Culwell-Block

Best Revival of a Musical nominees Cabaret and Merrily We Roll Along, plus Best Musical nominee Hell's Kitchen were all at the top of the list last week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Cast Complete for London's The Baker's Wife Revival, Starring Lucie Jones, Clive Rowe by Andrew Gans

Gordon Greenberg will direct the Menier Chocolate Factory production of the Stephen Schwartz-Joseph Stein musical with choreography by Matt Cole.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Julie Benko and Matt Bogart Star in Theatre Raleigh's Jane Eyre Beginning May 29 by Andrew Gans

Megan McGinnis directs the chamber version of the Paul Gordon-John Caird musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Workshop of Jordan Luke Gage's Redcliffe Musical Begins May 29 by Andrew Gans

London's Other Palace presents the public performances of the new musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Broadway Box Office Slips A Tad In First Week Of 2024-2025 Season; 34 Productions Take In $35M by Greg Evans

Broadway box office was down just a bit last week, about 3%, with the first week of the 2024-2025 season reporting a total gross of $35,295,405 for 34 productions. Total attendance was off j…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:22AM
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Two Pieces of Local Theatre Preservation News by Trav S.D.

Item One: Coney Island. A couple of weeks ago the Daily News announced a plan by Thor Equities to build a casino and other commercial retail in Coney Island. Though Thor has behaved rapaciou…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:54AM

LEMPICKA Delays Release of Cast Recording to June 12

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Lempicka is still on its way, but fans will just have to wait a bit longer. The album, which was originally set to be released digitally today, May 29…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:42AM

Video: Watch the WICKED Trailer Made Entirely Out of LEGOs

An all new version of the trailer for the forthcoming Wicked movie has been released - and this time it has been made entirely out of LEGOs! 

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:18AM

Breaking down the designs of the 2024 Tony Award nominees for Best Costume Design of a Play by Ruthie Fierberg

The artists behind “An Enemy of the People,” “Appropriate,” “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” “Purlie Victorious” and “Stereophonic” reveal storytelling details in the co…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:12AM

Tell Us In 10: Deborah Ayorinde by Jennifer Dickson

In our profile series Tell Us In 10, we ask cast members and creatives of top London shows to tell us all about themselves in just 10 questions. From the best part of their jobs to the harde…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:08AM

Video: Watch the All New Teaser Trailer For Disney's MOANA 2

Walt Disney Animation Studios has released an all new teaser trailer for the highly anticipated film, Moana 2. This comes after a new poster was revealed yesterday. Check out the video here!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:06AM
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Video: Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer Shares What 'The Lady of the Lake' is Doing Post-Broadway

Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer took to social media to share a fun video she made detailing what 'Lady of the Lake' is up to post-Broadway. This refers, of course, to the character Kritzer played …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:36AM

5 minutes with a Tony honoree: Dramatists Guild Foundation by Ruthie Fierberg

Shortly after their Tony Honor for Excellence was announced, Broadway News talked with Andrew Lippa and Rachel Routh of the foundation.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:29AM

Travel Back to Oz with New Highlights of WICKED on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: On October 30, 2003, a little show called Wicked opened at the Gershwin Theatre... the rest is history. Let us be glad! Let us be grateful and rejoycify that it…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:24AM

Behold the Beast! Highlights from KING KONG on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: KING KONG opens tonight, Thursday November 8, at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway) and you can check out a first look at the cast in action below! Learn mo…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:24AM

Highlights of David Rossmer & Steve Rosen in THE OTHER JOSH COHEN! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The critically-acclaimed musical comedy THE OTHER JOSH COHEN opens Off-Broadway tonight, Monday November 12, at the Westside Theatre (407 West 43rd Street). The…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:24AM

Becky Gulsvig Perform 'Me And The Sky' and More Highlights from COME FROM AWAY on Tour by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at Come From Away on Tour! Check out the video below! The touring production of Come From Away stars Kevin Carolan (Di…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:24AM

Time to Dance! Highlights from THE PROM on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Formal attire requested! The Prom is now in performances at Broadway's Longacre Theatre and officially open tonight, November 15, 2018! Check out highlights of …

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:24AM

Get Back in the Line with Highlights from New York City Center's A CHORUS LINE! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: New York City Center will soon present the 75th Anniversary gala presentation of A Chorus Line. The production will star Jay Armstrong Johnson (Bobby), Kate Bai…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:24AM

Dance All Night with New Highlights of Laura Benanti in MY FAIR LADY! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Tony Award winner Laura Benanti just assumed the role of Eliza Doolittlein its award-winning production of Lerner & Loewe's My Fair Lady, directed by Bartlett S…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:24AM

Highlights From Houston Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Houston Ballet returns home for the holidays this season as Stanton Welch's production of The Nutcracker takes center stage at the Wortham Theater November 23-D…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:24AM

It's a Beautiful Life! Highlights from CLUELESS, THE MUSICAL! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The New Group is currently presenting Clueless, the Musical by Amy Heckerling in a world premiere production with choreography by Kelly Devine, directed by Kris…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:24AM

Highlights of Bryan Cranston & More in NETWORK on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: NETWORK opened just last week at Broadway's Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street). NETWORK is directed by Tony and Olivier Award winner Ivo van Hove (The Damn…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:24AM

Ruben and Clay Get Merry and Bright to Preview Their Broadway Holiday Show! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken join forces for a monumental, one-of-a-kind Holiday spectacular Broadway show. A family affair, the spectacular will see Ruben and…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:24AM

Highlights of Gavin Lee in HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Two-time Tony Award®-nominated Broadway actor Gavin Lee steals Christmas this season in the title role of the Grinch in Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christ…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:24AM

Carmen Cusack & More Preview Encores! CALL ME MADAM by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: For the second time in Encores! history-and to honor City Center's 75th Anniversary Season-the series is reviving one of its own revivals. A highlight o…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:24AM

Highlights of Ethan Hawke & Paul Dano in TRUE WEST on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Roundabout Theatre Company's new Broadway production of Sam Shepard's Tony & Pulitzer Prize-nominated drama True West, directed by James Macdonald (The Chil…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:24AM

Song and Dance Man Tony Yazbeck Kicks Off American Songbook Series- Highlights! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Lincoln Center's American Songbook series just kicked off on Wednesday, January 30 with a thrilling performance of classic Broadway song and dance numbers by T…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:24AM

The play that changed my life: Complicité’s A Minute Too Late was a matter of life and death by Emily Woof

Our series on transformative theatrical discoveries continues with the moving 1984 show exploring our buttoned-up approach to mortality I had been brought up in Newcastle where the RSC used …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:24AM

MURIEL'S WEDDING THE MUSICAL Will Make its UK Premiere in 2025

Leicester’s Curve theatre will stage the UK premiere of MURIEL’S WEDDING THE MUSICAL next year! Performances will run from 10 April to 10 May 2025. Learn more about the upcoming producti…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18AM

Charles Busch is Curating a 'Drag Show' Hirschfeld Gallery for Pride Month by Logan Culwell-Block

The online exhibition celebrates queer-themed and queer-coded performances from Harvey Fierstein, Julie Andrews, BD Wong, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:02AM

Behind The Curtain with Cheyenne Jackson by Call Me Adam

How did I get my 2013 interview with Actor & Singer Cheyenne Jackson? FULL Behind-The-Curtain on my entertainment platform, Call Me Adam! #CheyenneJackson #BehindTheCurtain #CallMeAdam #Ce…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:00AM
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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ToB: Wednesday, May 29, 2024; NY Classical’s Stephen Burdman by Matt Tamanini

Richard Sherman Dies, ‘JOB’ Sets Bway Plans, NY Classical’s Burdman Joins Grace “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

The 2023 - 2024 Season Stand Outs by JK

Last week was the official end of the 2023-2024 Broadway season, and it was remarkable, if for nothing else than the sheer quantity of offerings! We envy all of you that got the chance to se…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:32AM

Photos: Inside Opening Night of BEN PLATT: LIVE AT THE PALACE

All new photos have been released of Tony®, GRAMMY®, and Emmy® Award winner Ben Platt’s historic reopening of Broadway’s Palace Theatre. Check out the photos here!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:18AM

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 29, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 29, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:02AM
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Sydney to Host Special Sing-Along Performance of ‘& Juliet’ This Friday by Belaid S

Sydney, Australia – Prepare to unleash your inner superstar this Friday, 31 May, as the Sydney Lyric Theatre hosts a

SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 06:09AM

Rita Moreno dishes on acting career, upcoming CT appearance and if Broadway return is in the stars by Christopher Arnott

Living legend Rita Moreno is the keynote speaker at this year's United Way Women United event on June 6 at the Connecticut Convention Center.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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New Intimate Theatre ‘Foundry Theatre’ Set to Open at Sydney Lyric by Belaid S

Sydney, Australia – A new chapter in Sydney’s vibrant theatre scene is unfolding as the transformation of the underutilised rear

SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 05:58AM

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's daughter Vivienne drops his last name in 'The Outsiders' Playbill

Vivienne Jolie-Pitt dropped her dad Brad Pitt's last name — and kept only her mom Angelina Jolie's maiden name — in “The Outsiders” Playbill, ...

SOURCE: Google at 05:18AM

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's Daughter Vivienne Credited Without Dad's Last Name in 'The ... - MSN

The news of Vivienne's name change being featured in The Outsiders Playbill comes weeks after the April premiere at the Jacobs Theater in New York, ...

SOURCE: Google at 05:18AM

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's Daughter Vivienne Credited Without Dad' - WHAS11

According to multiple reports, the Playbill for the Broadway production of The Outsiders -- which the Maleficent actress, 48, and her daughter ...

SOURCE: Google at 05:18AM
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Opera Australia brings a chart-topping tenor, a celebration of Puccini and ‘Brooklyn’s post-millennial Mozart’ to Melbourne by Aussie Theatre

Date: 26 July Venue: Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne The operatic adaptation of Lars von Trier’s sensational film Breaking the

SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 03:19AM
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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REVIEW: King Arthur, Mercury Theatre Colchester ✭✭✭✭ by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies Paul T Davies reviews King Arthur at the Mercury Theatre Colchester. This post REVIEW: King Arthur, Mercury Theatre Colchester ✭✭✭✭ first appeared on British Theatre…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 02:57AM
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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How Australia Ranks In The Worldwide Gambling Statistics? by Aussie Theatre

To the citizens of Down Under Australia, gambling is not a foreign entertainment activity. From the legendary Melbourne Cup horse

SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 01:43AM
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Kacey Musgraves & Ben Platt: "Rainbow" LIVE at the Palace by bwaySHO

Kacey Musgraves joins Ben Platt for opening night of his 3 week residency at the historic Palace Theatre. Tuesday was the reopening of the Palace. The superstar duo sang @KaceyMusgraves' hi…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:43AM

Samstag’s Kudlila season transcribes place and culture in two stirring exhibitions

The post Samstag’s Kudlila season transcribes place and culture in two stirring exhibitions appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:38AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards