All stories by Stephanie Wild on BroadwayStars

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Brief 5/29: Megan Hilty and Cynthia Erivo Perform at the Memorial Day Concert, Go Inside the Obie Awards, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Megan Hilty and Cynthia Erivo performed at the National Memorial Day Concert, go inside the Obie Awards, and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:04AM
Sunday, May 27, 2018

CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD Plays its Final Performance Today by Stephanie Wild

The acclaimed Broadway revival of Mark Medoff's Children of a Lesser God plays its final performance at Studio 54 tonight, Sunday, May 27, 2018.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM
Friday, May 25, 2018

David Mamet's Weinstein Play Eyes London Bow and John Malkovich as its Lead by Stephanie Wild

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, David Mamet has written a play about the sexual assault scandal surrounding Harvey Weinstein. The play is titled 'Bitter Wheat,' which the playwright re…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:36AM

Harvey Weinstein Turns Himself In and is Charged by Stephanie Wild

CNN has reported that Harvey Weinstein has turned himself in to authorities this morning. Weinstein was arrested and charged with rape, committing a criminal sex act, sexual abuse and sexual…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:36AM

Brief 5/25: HAIR LIVE!, First Look at SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories HAIR is NBC's next live musical, get a first look at SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:06AM
Thursday, May 24, 2018

Brief 5/24: Outer Critics Circle Awards Ceremony, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories The Outer Critics Circle Awards ceremony will be held tonight at Sardi's, and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:06AM
Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Brief 5/23: THE BEAST IN THE JUNGLE and PEACE FOR MARY FRANCES Open, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories The Beast in the Jungle and Peace for Mary Frances both open off-Broadway today

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:54AM
Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Chilina Kennedy Opens New Musical Theatre Company in Toronto by Stephanie Wild

Broadway star Chilina Kennedy, currently starring in Beautiful The Carole King Musical, is launching her own theatre company in Toronto, according to The Globe and Mail.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:18AM

Brief 5/22: MTC's SUGAR IN OUR WOUNDS Begins Previews, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories MTC's Sugar in Our Wounds begins previews tonight, and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:54AM
Monday, May 21, 2018

MOANA, Featuring Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Wins Billboard Music Award for Top Soundtrack by Stephanie Wild

Add another award to Lin-Manuel Miranda's list The composerlyricistactor best known for Hamilton has picked up a Billboard Music Award for Moana The soundtrack to the hit Disney animated fil…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:12AM

Brief 5/21: Obie Awards Ceremony, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories the Obie Awards will be presented tonight, hosted by John Leguizamo, at Terminal 5

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:42AM
Sunday, May 20, 2018

George H.W. Bush Wears HAMILTON Socks to Catch a Performance of the Show by Stephanie Wild

Former President George H.W. Bush recently saw a production of Hamilton in Houston...and wore his Hamilton socks for the occasion

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:48PM

WATCH NOW: Idina Menzel Goes Incognito on UNDERCOVER BOSS - Full Episode by Stephanie Wild

Tony Award-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and actress Idina Menzel was featured in an episode of Undercover Boss last night. The actress got a makeover, rendering herself unrecogni…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:42PM
Friday, May 18, 2018

David Henry Hwang Would Like to See Hillary Clinton at SOFT POWER by Stephanie Wild

The world premiere of 'Soft Power' by David Henry Hwang play and lyrics and Jeanine Tesori opened May 16 at the Ahmanson Theatre.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:48AM

Brief 5/18: Drama League Awards, Idina Menzel on UNDERCOVER BOSS, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories the Drama League Awards ceremony is held tonight, Idina Menzel will appear on Undercover Boss, and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:42AM
Thursday, May 17, 2018

Meet DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Touring Evan, Ben Levi Ross! by Stephanie Wild

BroadwayWorld has just announced that Ben Levi Ross will play Evan in the touring production of Dear Evan Hansen Meet the newest Evan by checking out some of our favorite past performances o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:48AM

Brief 5/17: Learn More About Idina Menzel-Led SKINTIGHT, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories learn more about Skintight, led by Idina Menzel, and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:36AM
Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Brief 5/16: HAMILTON Performs for George HW Bush, Go Inside the Vineyard Theatre Gala, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories the touring cast of Hamilton performed for George HW Bush, we took you inside the Vineyard Theatre gala, and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:18AM
Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Brief 5/15: Alex Boniello Joins DEAR EVAN HANSEN, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Alex Boniello begins performances as Connor Murphy in Dear Evan Hansen, and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:12AM
Monday, May 14, 2018

Brief 5/14: The Actors Fund Gala, Broadway Bets, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories The Actors Fun holds its annual gala tonight, and Steve Martin, Michael Cera, Tony Yazbeck, and more will appear at Broadway Bets

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:06AM
Saturday, May 12, 2018

THE BOYS IN THE BAND Cancels Saturday Evening Performance; Will Resume on Monday by Stephanie Wild

Due to a minor cast member injury, The Boys in the Band has canceled its performance this evening.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:33PM

VIDEO: Watch Andrew Rannells' Full Live From Lincoln Center Concert Now by Stephanie Wild

Acclaimed for his standout performances in Broadway's 'The Book of Mormon' and Lena Dunham's 'Girls,' versatile performer Andrew Rannells shows he can do just about anything in a daringly di…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:42PM

CBS Cancels 'Scorpion,' Starring Katharine McPhee, After Four Seasons by Stephanie Wild

According to Deadline, CBS has cancelled its show Scorpion after four seasons. Scorpion starred Katharine McPhee, who is currently playing Jenna in Waitress on Broadway.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:24PM

Colin Firth Will Star in 'The Secret Garden' Film Adaptation by Stephanie Wild

The Secret Garden is officially coming to the big screen According to Variety, Global Road Entertainment has acquired the North American distribution rights.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:24PM

TV Pilot Roundup: Which Broadway Stars Will We See on the Small Screen Next Season? by Stephanie Wild

Many Broadway favorites have filmed pilots this year including Phillipa Soo, Lesli Margherita, Brian d'Arcy James, Andy Karl, and more. As the year continues, the networks are beginning to m…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06PM
Friday, May 11, 2018

Singer Dion Eyes Broadway With Biographical Musical THE WANDERER by Stephanie Wild

Dion, the singer known for his songs 'The Wanderer' and 'Runaround Sue,' among others, is the subject of two musicals, one of which is eyeing Broadway

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:42AM

Get In, Losers! MEAN GIRLS Will Embark on a National Tour in Fall 2019 by Stephanie Wild

Get in, losers Mean Girls is going on a national tour According to Broadway News, the tour will launch in the fall of 2019. Dates, cities, and casting has yet to be announced.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:42AM

Brief 5/11: Lin-Manuel Miranda on DUCK TALES, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Lin-Manuel Miranda makes his Duck Tales debut, and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:18AM
Thursday, May 10, 2018

Rosie O'Donnell Eyes Broadway With One Woman Show by Stephanie Wild

Could Rosie O'Donnell be bringing a one woman show to Broadway Extra chatted with Rosie on Tuesday night where she confirmed that she is hoping to do so.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:42AM

Brief 5/10: THE GENTLEMAN CALLER Opens Off-Broadway, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories The Gentleman Caller opens off-Broadway tonight, and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:33AM

Tonya Pinkins Directed BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL Opens Today at Black Spectrum Theatre by Stephanie Wild

A production of Bring it On The Musical directed by Tony winning actress Tonya Pinkinsbeginsperformances tonightat Black Spectrum Theater in Queens.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:04AM