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BWW Draws the Curtain on 2013: This Year's Hottest News Stories

By: Dec. 31, 2013
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As 2013 comes to a close, BroadwayWorld takes one last look at this season's brightest moments before the curtain comes down, showcasing what readers - and audiences - loved most. Over the next few days, we'll bring you a look back at what defined 2013 on Broadway, including this year's most-viewed news articles, interviews, production photos, highlights and more!

Today, check out some the industry's biggest news in 2013, featuring favorites from BWW's readers and editors, and catch up on anything that you might have missed within the last 12 months!



Breaking News: Disney's ALADDIN to Play Pre-Broadway Tryout in Toronto Starting November 2013; Broadway Spring 2014


Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart to Lead NO MAN'S LAND & WAITING FOR GODOT on Broadway in Fall 2013


OSCARS: Anne Hathaway Wins for LES MISERABLES


SCOOP: Meryl Streep to Play the Witch in INTO THE WOODS Film; Arranger David Krane Confirms!


Newly Redesigned THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Tour to Hit North America in November


Big Breaking News! Idina Menzel to Return to Broadway Spring 2014 in If/Then by Next to Normal Team after DC Tryout


It's Official! Michelle Williams to Star Opposite Alan Cumming in CABARET, Opening April 24 at Studio 54


Re-Imagined SIDE SHOW to Play La Jolla Playhouse in Fall 2013; Kennedy Center in June 2014


2013 Tony Awards Winners List - KINKY BOOTS, PIPPIN, VIRGINIA WOOLF, VANYA & SONYA Take Top Prizes and More!


BREAKING: Shakespeare's Globe's TWELFTH NIGHT & RICHARD III to Transfer to Broadway in the Fall; Mark Rylance to Star


Breaking News: Neil Patrick Harris to Star in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway - Spring 2014! Update - Michael Mayer Directs


GLEE Star Cory Monteith Dies at 31; Press Conference Details Revealed


Breaking News: Audra McDonald, Laura Benanti and Christian Borle Join NBC's THE SOUND OF MUSIC Broadcast!


Casting Scoop! Jessie Mueller to Star in BEAUTIFUL - THE Carole King MUSICAL; Show Now to Start Previews Fall 2013 at Sondheim Theatre on Broadway


WORLD EXCLUSIVE! New Confirmed Casting For the INTO THE WOODS Movie, Starring Streep & Depp


Breaking News: BARE Composer Damon Intrabartolo Passes Away at 39


Photo Flash: LES MISERABLES Raises the Barricade in Toronto; First Look at Ramin Karimloo, Earl Carpenter & More on Stage!


BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: SPIDER-MAN Actor In 'Serious Condition' After Onstage Injury


Breaking: LES MISERABLES Announces First Wave of 2014 Broadway Cast - Ramin Karimloo, Will Swenson, Nikki M. James & Caissie Levy




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