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Photos: Chris Jackson and Christina Sajous Drop In On the Talented Kids Of the 2024 GARDEN OF DREAMS Talent Show
by A.A. Cristi - May 02, 2024


The annual Garden of Dreams Talent Show will return to Radio City Music Hall on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 7:00PM. To help prepare for their big moment, Broadway stars came out to Radio City to provide advice and encouragement to these talented young people.

Photos: First Look At Kyra Sedgwick, Madison Ferris And More In ALL OF ME At The New Group
by A.A. Cristi - May 01, 2024


The New Group has released first look photos of All of Me, by Laura Winters, with Madison Ferris, Danny J. Gomez, Lily Mae Harrington, Florencia Lozano, Brian Furey Morabito and Kyra Sedgwick. 

Leslie Uggams And Liz Callaway Join The Honorary Board Of The York Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - May 01, 2024


The York Theatre Company has announced that Broadway leading ladies Leslie Uggams and Liz Callaway have been added to the starry list of the company's Honorary Board of Directors.

Trans Student Removed From Production of OKLAHOMA! in Texas
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 01, 2024


Tyson Bennett is out as his position of Superintendent following a transgender student being denied a role in the school production of Oklahoma!.

Broadway Cares #RedBuckets Raise $4,702,394
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 01, 2024


Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ Spring Fundraising Competition topped $4,702,394. Learn more!

Video: Alfred Molina Talks New Production of UNCLE VANYA
by Josh Sharpe - May 01, 2024


In a new interview, actor Alfred Molina breaks down his career from his onscreen appearances in films like Spider-Man 2 to his role as Alexander Serebryakov​​​​​​​ in Uncle Vanya, which is currently running on Broadway. He discussed what drew him to the project, his co-stars, and his approach to the material. Watch the video here!

Video: Go Inside Opening Night of PATRIOTS on Broadway
by Joey Mervis - May 01, 2024


Peter Morgan's work is back on Broadway this season with Patriots, led by Tony nominee Michael Stuhlbarg and directed by Rupert Goold. In this video, watch as the cast and creative team celebrate the big opening night!

Tickets to HELL'S KITCHEN On Sale Through January 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 01, 2024


A new block of tickets are now on sale for the Broadway premiere of the new musical HELL'S KITCHEN. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Elizabeth A. Davis, Tally Sessions & More to Star in HENRY 6 Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 01, 2024


The Old Globe has revealed cast and creative team for the world premiere of HENRY 6, an adaptation of Shakespeare's Henry VI. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

THE NOTEBOOK's Ingrid Michaelson Offers Solace to Those Overlooked by the Tonys
by Lauren Hilton - May 01, 2024


On her Instagram page, Ingrid Michaelson, the composer of 'The Notebook,' shared a message of comfort for fellow artists and productions who might have felt overlooked by this year's Tony nominations.

Broadway Performer Thay Floyd Has Passed Away
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 01, 2024


Broadway performer Thay Floyd has passed away. Learn more about Floyd's life and career.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD School Edition Now Available For Global Licensing
by Joshua Wright - May 01, 2024


The school edition of the award-winning and record-breaking Broadway and West End play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, is now available for worldwide licensing via Broadway Licensing Global. The school edition is specifically tailored for high school and secondary school productions and can be licensed for productions beginning as early as fall 2024.

Video: Go Inside Opening Night of STEREOPHONIC on Broadway
by Joey Mervis - May 01, 2024


The music plays on at the Golden Theatre, where the critical darling of the spring season, David Adjmi’s Stereophonic, recently celebrated its opening night. In this video, go inside the big night with the team and cast.

Shop Pre-Broadway DEATH BECOMES HER Musical Merch in the Theater Shop
by Team BWW - May 01, 2024


Shop the complete lineup of merch, including a number of Siempre Viva branded items including a tote bag, pullover sweater, ornament, as well as production logo t-shirts and magnets!

Daniel Radcliffe 'Really Sad' About J.K. Rowling's Transphobic Comments
by Joshua Wright - May 01, 2024


Daniel Radcliffe, currently starring on Broadway in Merrily We Roll Along, has once again voiced his support for the LGBTQ+ community in response to J.K. Rowling's most recent attacks on the transgender community.

Breaking Down the 2024 Tony Awards Nominations
by Nicole Rosky - May 01, 2024


Still thinking about the Tony nominations? Us too! Check out some takeaways from yesterday's big announcement.

Rialto Chatter: TITANIQUE Eyes West End Run
by Stephi Wild - May 01, 2024


Titanique may be setting sail for London! While no official dates or details have been revealed at this time, it is believed that the show will open sometime within 2024.

Photos: Joan Marcus and Carol Rosegg Exhibition Opens
by Bruce Glikas - May 01, 2024


The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center is highlighting the theater photography of Joan Marcus and Carol Rosegg in a new exhibition, opening May 1 through September 28, 2024. Check out photos from the exhibit's opening here!

Video: The Cast of DEATH BECOMES HER Takes Their First Bows
by Stephi Wild - May 01, 2024


Performances for the World Premiere of DEATH BECOMES HER began last night, April 30, 2024, at Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre. An all new video has been posted to the show's Instagram of the cast taking their first bows! Check out the video here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 1, 2024
by - May 01, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 1, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Josh Gad-Directed Chris Farley Biopic Picked Up By New Line Cinema
by Josh Sharpe - April 30, 2024


Tony Award-nominated actor Josh Gad will make his directorial debut with a biopic centering on legendary comic Chris Farley.

THE NOTEBOOK Original Cast Album Debuts At #1 On MusicConnect Top Broadway Chart
by A.A. Cristi - April 30, 2024


Following its April 19th release by Atlantic Records, The Notebook (Original Broadway Cast Recording) debuted at #1 on the Top Broadway chart in Music Connect.

Photos: STEREOPHONIC Celebrates Tony Nominations With A Champagne Toast
by A.A. Cristi - April 30, 2024


The company of David Adjmi’s acclaimed Broadway play, Stereophonic, gathered outside of the Golden Theatre to celebrate the show's 13 Tony Award nominations! See a photo of their champagne toast.

A STRANGE LOOP To Have Canadian Premiere In 2025!
by A.A. Cristi - April 30, 2024


The Musical Stage Company, Soulpepper Theatre, and Crow's Theatre will collaborate to present the highly anticipated Canadian premiere run of Michael R. Jackson's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical, A STRANGE LOOP.

Anna Zavelson And More Named 14th Annual Clive Barnes Award Winners
by A.A. Cristi - April 30, 2024


American Ballet Theatre soloist Jake Roxander, New York-based dancer Frances Samson, and musical theatre actress Anna Zavelson have been named winners of the 14th Annual Clive Barnes Award for Dance and Theatre.


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