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Interview: Matt Hobbs And Travis Sharp, creators of HOT JAMBALAYA at Horizon Theatre Company
by Joseph Harrison - Jun 8, 2026

The new musical HOT JAMBALAYA is currently heating up the stage at Horizon Theatre in Atlanta through June 21st, bringing audiences a wildly entertaining mix of murder mystery, comedy, New Orleans flavor, and original music. Created by Atlanta theatre artists Matt Hobbs (Songwriter for WOMAN OF THE YEAR and BLACK NERD, and the viral sensation, PUPPY SONGS) and Travis Sharp (LAWRENCEBURG, SONG OF THE LIVING DEAD, MUSICALS SUCK: THE MUSICAL, and WICKET), the show has been years in the making and has already developed a passionate following after its original run at Dad’s Garage last year.

Photos: Inside the 2026 Tony Awards Ceremony
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 8, 2026

Last night saw the 79th Annual Tony Awards, celebrating the incredible theater work seen on Broadway this past year. Take a look inside the CBS and Pluto TV broadcasts below, including presenters, performances, and acceptance speeches from shows like The Lost Boys, Schmigadoon!, Ragtime, Titaníque, and more.

Exclusive: Inside the Music of Apple’s WONDER PETS: IN THE CITY with Jeffrey Lesser
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 2, 2026

In a new exclusive video, viewers can go into the recording studio with the FILMharmonic Orchestra to see how music is brought to life in Apple's musical series Wonder Pets: In the City. Check out the behind-the-scenes look now.

Vanessa Williams to Receive Distinguished Artist Award at Third Street Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2026

Third Street Music School Settlement will honor Vanessa Williams with the Distinguished Artist Award at its Spring Gala at Cipriani Wall Street, hosted by Michelle Buteau.

Betsy Wolfe Will Take Over as 'Madeline Ashton' in DEATH BECOMES HER
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 20, 2025

Betsy Wolfe will take over as ‘Madeline Ashton’ in DEATH BECOMES HER starting January 16, 2026, replacing Megan Hilty. Get the latest updates!

WRITE OUT LOUD and More Set for 54 Below Lineup Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including WRITE OUT LOUD, FEAT. TAYLOR IMAN JONES, JULIA KNITEL, plus more. See the full lineup here!

TikTok's Paloma Diamond and More Set for 54 Below September Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paloma Diamond, Chester Gregory, and many more! See the full lineup here.

Interview: Jarius Miquel Cliett of THE BOOK OF MORMON at The Fox Theatre
by Joseph Harrison - Jun 21, 2025

The record-setting, multi-Tony Award winning musical THE BOOK OF MORMON will make its return to Atlanta from June 24 - 29 as the final production in the 2024 - 2025 Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta season at The Fox Theatre. Among the cast is Jarius Miquel Cliett, who plays Mafala Hatimbi and who has deep roots in Atlanta. I had the chance to catch up with Jarius to discuss his journey in the theatre, his experiences with the show, and his excitement about performing for a hometown crowd.

Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON, King's Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 15, 2025

The New York Times calls it ‘The best musical of this century.’ The Washington Post says, 'It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.’ And Entertainment Weekly raves, 'Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.' It’s The Book of Mormon, the nine-time Tony Award and four-time Olivier Award-winning Best Musical.

Cast Set For I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE at The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2025

In May, Significant Productions will present I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change - Music by Jimmy Roberts, Book & Lyrics by Joe DiPietro, as the first 2025 summer production at The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol. Learn more.

Children's Musical Theater San Jose Names Kikau Alvaro as New Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025

Children’s Musical Theater San Jose Board of Directors and Managing Director Dana Zell named Kikau Alvaro as the new Artistic Director, succeeding Kevin Hauge, who will retire at the end of the current season. Learn more!

Betsy Wolfe Will Lead Off-Broadway Premiere of JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025

Betsy Wolfe will lead the off-Broadway premiere of JOY: A New True Musical, based on the life of trailblazing businesswoman and inventor Joy Mangano.

See Santino Fontana, WRITE OUT LOUD & More Next Week At 54
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2024

54 Below announced next week's lineup featuring performances by Broadway stars, including a tribute to Stephen Sondheim and a night with Tony Award winner Alice Ripley.

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL National Tour Reunion & More at 54 Below Next Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2024

54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond in September. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Dramatists Guild Foundation Will Honor Tom Kitt and Mindy Rich at Annual Gala
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2024

Dramatists Guild Foundation has announced that it will honor orchestrator, and arranger Tom Kitt, the Tony, Emmy, Grammy, and Pulitzer Prize Award-winning Composer, Orchestrator, and Arranger; and producer Mindy Rich, Chairman at Rich Holdings Inc., Executive Chair at Rich Entertainment Group (REG), and Producing Partner at Grove Entertainment.

BWW Q&A: Betsy Wolfe on CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' at the Pasadena POPS
by Joshua Wright - Aug 21, 2024

For the Pasadena POPS August 24th California Dreamin' concert, Betsy Wolfe will be singing songs from her home state along with Hugh Panaro, and conducted by Principal Pops Conductor, Michael Feinstein.

'Let It Go' From FROZEN Reaches RIAA Diamond Status
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 14, 2024

'Let It Go” from Walt Disney Records’ Frozen Original Soundtrack has been RIAA® certified Diamond, signifying 10 Million in sales. At D23: The Ultimate Fan Event, Disney Music Group President Ken Bunt presented a Diamond plaque to Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Bobby Lopez.

54 Below to Host THE NINTH ANNUAL HARVARD-YALE CANTATA Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 11, 2024

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will again present a cast of Harvard and Yale grads and current students in The Ninth Annual Harvard-Yale Cantata on September 12 at 9:30 pm.

Bebe Neuwirth, Huey Lewis, Jeremy Jordan, Set for Broadway Teachers Workshop
by Blair Ingenthron - May 25, 2024

Celebrating its 24th year, the Broadway Teachers Workshop is an enormously popular three-day series of interactive workshops and seminars with prominent Broadway artists, tickets to four (4) hit shows, and post-show discussions with cast and crew.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 15, 2024
by - Apr 15, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 15, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.