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Theatre Communications Group Names James Rhee as Plenary Speaker at 33rd TCG National Conference
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2024


Theatre Communications Group has named James Rhee as the Plenary Speaker. Learn more about

'r Kids Family Center to Present THE GOOD ADOPTEE at Cabaret On Main
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2024


Join 'r kids Family Center as they present THE GOOD ADOPTEE at Cabaret on Main in East Haven. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Idina Menzel Will Bring TAKE ME OR LEAVE ME Tour to the Charleston Gaillard Center
by Team BWW - Apr 26, 2024


Multi-platinum-selling singer/songwriter and Tony Award-winning performer, Idina Menzel announced the “Take Me or Leave Me Tour” in North America this upcoming Summer 2024, including a stop at the Charleston Gaillard Center on Saturday, August 3.

Kenita R. Miller, Julia Murney and More Will Take Part in WATCHER IN THE WOODS Reading
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2024


Producers announced an industry reading of the new musical in development WATCHER IN THE WOODS. Check out all of the details on who will star and who leads the creative team here.

Photos: First Look at STUPID BORING STRAIGHT PEOPLE at the Players Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2024


Get a first look at Stupid Boring Straight People, now playing at The Players Theatre! Check out the all new photos here!

Marti Cummings Documentary QUEEN OF NEW YORK to Premiere on Advocate Channel
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 15, 2024


LGBTQIA+ cultural media giant equalpride and hair color and styling brand göt2b® announced that they have joined forces for the very first time in support of “Queen of New York,” a new documentary about drag queen and LGBTQIA+ activist Marti Cummings.  As part of the new deal, the media company will make the film available online for free starting April 15th.

LaChanze And Lar Lubovitch To Be Honored At Boston Conservatory Commencement
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2024


Join the Boston Conservatory at Berklee as they honor three-time Tony Award-winning actor and producer LaChanze and internationally acclaimed dancer and choreographer Lar Lubovitch at their commencement ceremony on May 11.

Pittsburgh CLO Announces Three New Programs To Make Theater More Family Accessible
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2024


Pittsburgh CLO is implementing changes to make theater more accessible for families. Discover how they're removing barriers and promoting inclusivity in the world of Broadway.

Ucross Announces Key Leadership Promotions
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2024


Discover the changes happening within the team of the renowned Wyoming-based foundation, UCROSS.

Pittsburgh CLO Presents Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra At The Benedum Center In June
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2024


Pittsburgh CLO will present JEFF GOLDBLUM & THE MILDRED SNITZER ORCHESTRA at the Benedum Center for one performance only on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 7:30PM.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 4, 2024
by - Apr 4, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 4, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Billy Porter, Idina Menzel, Kristin Chenoweth, and More Sign Letter Against Use of AI in Art
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2024


Over 200 musicians, stage stars, and artists have signed an open letter against the use of AI  (artificial intelligence) to 'infringe upon and devalue the rights of human artists' including numerous Broadway favorites.

Meet the Cast of HELL'S KITCHEN, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2024


Hell's Kitchen, the new musical conceived by Alicia Keys, begins previews tonight, March 28, with an opening night set for Saturday, April 20 at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Meet the cast of Hell's Kitchen here!

STUPID BORING STRAIGHT PEOPLE To Premiere At The Players Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2024


STUPID BORING STRAIGHT PEOPLE, written by Seth Barnes and directed by Elena Cramer, will premiere at The Players Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Ghee, Hewitt & Boggess to Star in MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2024


Goodman Theatre has revealed the initial cast for Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Cast Album Will Be Recorded Next Week; Released on Ghostlight Records
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 20, 2024


GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced plans for an original cast recording of the new Broadway musical Water for Elephants. Learn more here!

Meet the Cast of LEMPICKA, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 19, 2024


Performances begin tonight, March 19, at the Longacre Theatre for Lempicka, the new musical celebrating the true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka.  Meet the cast of Lempicka here!

Reneé Rapp, FELLOW TRAVELERS & More Win GLAAD Media Awards
by Michael Major - Mar 15, 2024


Reneé Rapp, Fellow Travelers, and more received GLAAD Media Awards at last night's Los Angeles ceremony. Nominees included The Color Purple, Rustin, Billy Porter, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, and more. Check out the winners from the Los Angeles ceremony now!

Initial Cast and Additional Dates Set For HAIRSPRAY UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2024


Initial casting and further tour dates have been announced for the 2024/25 UK and Ireland tour of Hairspray. Learn more about who is starring in the musical here, and where you can catch the show!

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