The Festival: What to Know About Broadway’s Weekend Event, How to Get Tickets, the Lineup and More
Here is your complete guide to everything happening at The Festival, the three-day Broadway event taking place this August.
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THE FESTIVAL Unveils Programming With Audra McDonald, Jason Robert Brown, Eva Noblezada and More
The Festival has released initial programming for the three-day outdoor event taking place at Kingston’s historic Hutton Brickyards.
17 Facts You May Not Know About RENT as Jonathan Larson’s Musical Turns 30
It’s been 30 years since Jonathan Larson’s rock opera Rent opened at the Nederlander Theatre on April 29, 1996, and arguably changed the theatrical landscape of Broadway.
Photos: Jenn Colella, Alex Newell and More Celebrate THE FESTIVAL at the CIVILIAN Hotel
The Festival, the three-day outdoor event taking place at Kingston’s historic Hutton Brickyards, celebrated a cocktail party at the CIVILIAN Hotel with special performances by Tony Award winner Alex Newell, Jenn Colella, and more! See photos here.
RENT Will Have Live Broadway Concert Later This Year
BroadwayWorld has learned that a live concert performance of Rent will be taking place this year! The concert will feature RENT’s original musical director, Tim Weil, on the keys, with the original Rent band.
Video: Alex Newell, Talia Suskauer And Jenn Colella Preview Performances For THE BROADWAY FESTIVAL
BroadwayWorld has your first look at the A-list lineup set to appear at The Broadway Festival this summer.
Taye Diggs, Aiko Nakasone and More Join THE FESTIVAL Outdoor Celebration of Broadway
Taye Diggs, Aiko Nakasone, and Mitch Wood will join the star-studded line-up for The Festival, the three-day outdoor event taking place at Kingston’s historic Hutton Brickyards.
Video: John Cameron Mitchell Talks OH, MARY!, HEDWIG & More on Bob the Drag Queen's Podcast
Oh, Mary! star John Cameron Mitchell sat down with Moulin Rouge! star Bob the Drag Queen to discuss starring in Cole Escola's hit Broadway play.
Cynthia Erivo Wins NAACP Image Award for WICKED: FOR GOOD - Full List of Winners
Cynthia Erivo, Viola Davis, Colman Domingo, Angela Bassett, and more took home awards this past weekend at the 57th NAACP Image Awards.
Jodi Benson Set to Guest Star in Season 2 of DISNEY JR ARIEL Series
Disney Legend Jodi Benson, who voiced Ariel in the original 1989 animated feature film The Little Mermaid, will guest-star in Season 2 of “Disney Jr.
The History of Musicals Starting Off-OFF-Broadway
The history of shows that have transferred from off-Broadway to Broadway is well documented.
Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, & More Nominated for NAACP Image Awards
The NAACP has announced the full list of “NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with nominees including Wicked: For Good, Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, and more.
Misty Copeland's Farewell From ABT Will Get Free Simulcast
Misty Copeland’s historic farewell from ABT at the Company’s Fall Gala will be streamed live to Alice Tully Hall.
RENT Movie Gets 4K Ultra HD Release for 20th Anniversary
In honor of the film's 20th anniversary, a special new edition of Rent will debut on 4K Ultra HD next month.
Videos You Missed This Week: HELL'S KITCHEN, ART, and More
Fall has officially arrived and a new season is very much in swing.
Videos You Missed This Week: THE OUTSIDERS, HADESTOWN, and More
Fall has officially arrived and a new season is very much in swing.
Video: How Well Do Wayne Brady & Taye Diggs Remember Their Old Lines?
We know them as Benny, Lola, Fiyero, The Wiz and more- but how well do Wayne Brady and Taye Diggs know those characters? We're putting them to the test in the latest edition of BroadwayWorld's Line Please! In this video, watch as they try to guess which shows they said each of these lines.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 18, 2025- ART Opens On Broadway and More
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 18, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
How Did Broadway's Long-Runners Fare This Summer?
many shows struggled this summer, particularly long running shows that tend to do well with international tourists.
For Wayne Brady & Taye Diggs, MOULIN ROUGE! Is a Return to Home
Wayne Brady and Taye Diggs recently joined the cast of the Moulin Rouge! as Harold Zidler and The Duke of Monroth, respectively.
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