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Video: Meet the New Stars of the FUNNY GIRL Tour- Hannah Shankman & Stephen Mark Lucas
by Joey Mervis - Oct 29, 2024

Hannah Shankman and Stephen Mark Lucas are bringing Fanny Brice and Nick Arnstein to a city near you over the next six months in the national tour of Funny Girl. In this video, watch as the duo chats about their friendship offstage, why they love performing this piece across the country, and more.

Video: RAGTIME Rehearses for New York City Center
by Joey Mervis - Oct 24, 2024

Something's beginning at New York City Center next week. The annual gala presentation for 2024 is Ragtime. In this video, watch as the cast and creative team get ready for the start of performances and talk about how they're approaching the production!

Video: To Adrienne Warren, THE LAST FIVE YEARS Is a 'Huge Responsibility'
by Joey Mervis - Oct 24, 2024

It's been 23 years since Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years premiered at Chicago's Northlight Theatre. Whitney White was there to see it, and this season, she is at the helm of the first ever Broadway production. watch as she tells us more in this video.

Video: Jessica Vosk on Joining HELL'S KITCHEN- 'It Feels Right!'
by Joey Mervis - Oct 23, 2024

Jessica Vosk will return to Broadway in Hell's Kitchen, replacing Shoshana Bean, who originated and received a Tony Nomination for her role. Watch as she explains more in this video.

Video: Meet the Other Norma Desmonds- Mandy Gonzalez & Caroline Bowman
by Joey Mervis - Oct 22, 2024

Jamie Lloyd's new revival of Sunset Boulevard opened at the St. James Theatre, marking Nicole Scherzinger's Broadway debut in the Olivier Award-winning role. She isn't the only Norma Desmond, however. Mandy Gonzalez takes her first bow as the Norma Alternate, performing in certain performances every week. She explains in this video!

Video: Meet the Cast of Kennedy Center's 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Joey Mervis - Oct 11, 2024

Can YOU spell the word that stumped Richard? Watch in this video to find out and catch sneak peeks of the title song, 'Magic Foot', and 'Prayer of the Comfort Counselor' in a preview of the Kennedy Center's production of the 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE.

Video: Original Cast of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Reunites and Hits the Road
by Joey Mervis - Oct 12, 2024

The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the longest-running theatrical release in film history, is celebrating its 49th anniversary and embarking on three national tours stopping in over 50 cities this fall. This year, original cast members, Barry Bostwick, Nell Campbell and Patricia Quinn are touring the US and Canada simultaneously. Watch in this video as all three check in with BroadwayWorld ahead of the launch of the tour.

Video: Darryn de Souza Is Bringing Broadway Back to Brampton
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Oct 8, 2024

Darryn de Souza is back in Brampton this fall to curate 'This is Brampton: Re-Imagined: A Theatre Concert'. In this video, watch as Darryn gives an extra special sneak peek into what audiences can expect!

Video: Jesse L. Martin Is Heading Into Season 2 of THE IRRATIONAL
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 8, 2024

Stage and screen star Jesse L. Martin is back on NBC this fall in the second season of The Irrational, which premieres tonight, October 8 (10/9c). Watch in this video as he tells us more about Season 2 and what he loves most about being on TV.

Video: Inside Opening Night of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA
by Joey Mervis - Oct 4, 2024

The Hills of California are alive on Broadway! Jez Butterworth's new play celebrated its opening night earlier this week at the Broadhurst Theatre. Watch as we take you inside the big opening night with the entire cast and cretive team in this video.

Video: MCNEAL Cast Unpacks Their Roles
by Joey Mervis - Oct 5, 2024

In this video, watch as the cast of Broadway's McNeal unpacks their roles and find out even more about the new play here!

Video: THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Cast Unpacks Their Roles
by Joey Mervis - Oct 1, 2024

In this video, watch as the cast of Broadway's The Hills of California unpacks their roles ahead of opening night.

Video: DEATH BECOMES HER Is Getting Ready for Broadway
by Joey Mervis - Oct 1, 2024

Death Becomes Her is getting ready to start previews at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on October 23, 2024. Watch in this video as the cast takes a break from rehearsals to meet the press.

Video: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Takes Over Times Square
by Joey Mervis - Sep 24, 2024

Little Shop of Horrors just marked its 5th anniversary with a Times Square installation unveiling of the 8-foot tall, Audrey II statue, which will be on display through October 17. In this video, watch as the current cast, led by Andrew Barth Feldman and Sarah Hyland, come together to perform 'Skid Row' in Times Square and celebrate the special day.

Video: Hanging with the Broadway-Bound Cast of MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Joey Mervis - Sep 18, 2024

Maybe Happy Ending is getting ready for Broadway and the excitement is real. In this video, watch as the full company tells us more about what the new musical is all about!

Exclusive: EMPIRE RECORDS Is Hitting High Notes at the McCarter
by Joey Mervis - Sep 18, 2024

Empire Records is raising the volume in Princeton, New Jersey! An all-star cast has come together for the debut of the new musical, based on the 1995 film, at the McCarter Theatre Center- just a short train ride from New York City. In this video, watch exclusive highlights from the show and behind the scenes interviews from the cast and creative team. 

Video: Hanging with Nicole Scherzinger & the Company of SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Joey Mervis - Oct 1, 2024

In this video, watch as Nicole Scherzinger and the company of Sunset Boulevard gets ready for their close-ups at Starchild at Civilian.  

Video: Come to the CABARET with New Stars Adam Lambert & Auli'i Cravalho
by Joey Mervis - Sep 12, 2024

What good is sitting alone in your room when you can be at the August Wilson Theatre Kit Kat Club instead? There's no better time than this fall, when two new stars step into the roles of Sally and the Emcee. In this video, watch as Adam Lambert and Auli’i Cravalho chat about joining the cast!

Video: The Cast of OUR TOWN Gets Ready for Broadway
by Joey Mervis - Sep 11, 2024

Small town USA is coming to big city NYC this fall. Tony winning director Kenny Leon has assembled a cast of 28 for the fifth Broadway revival of Our Town, which opens on October 10 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. In this video, watch as the cast takes a break from rehearsals to chat about this exciting new revival!

Video: Marcus Choi Unpacks MAYBE HAPPY ENDING- 'An Analog Musical in a Digital World'
by Joey Mervis - Sep 21, 2024

Maybe Happy Ending will finally get its own happy ending when it arrives on Broadway this fall. The musical reaches this finish line after years of development, and Marcus Choi has been along for the ride. In this video, watch as Choi chats more about reuniting with director Michael Arden, working with co-stars Darren Criss, Helen J Shun and Dez Duron, and more!

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