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WICKED to Return to Philadelphia's Academy of Music, June 26-Aug. 4

After breaking box office records and selling out in record time in 2010, Wicked, Broadway's biggest blockbuster, will return to the Academy of Music beginning June 26 - August 4 as part of the Broadway Season, presented by The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. (more...)

Matt Shingledecker, Jenna Leigh Green and More Set for STANDBY at NYMF

Dwelvan David (Caroline, or Change, The Wiz, Songs for a New World), Jenna Leigh Green (Wicked, Bare, "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch"), Alex Goley (Big River, The Berenstain Bears Live!), Eryn Murman (Spring Awakening), Darren Ritchie (Wonderland, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Dracula The Musical, Little Shop of Horrors, Nerds) and Matt Shingledecker (West Side Story, Rent, Spring Awakening) will lead the cast of STANDBY, an Official Selection of the 2013 New York Musical Theatre Festival Next Link Project. (more...)

South Bend Civic Theatre Announces Summer Camps

Youth from kindergarten to high school will have opportunities to explore the magic of making theatre. Taught by experienced and enthusiastic instructors, these camps will give kids the skills in acting, musical theatre, improv, and more fun subjects. Choose from week-long day camps or two week performance camps with a chance to put on a full show at the end! (more...)

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 5/19/13

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 5/19/2013. (more...)

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 5/20; PIPPIN Breaks Another House Record

Welcome to this week's edition of our new WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS, part of our new Industry Insights section that will feature insider industry information, commentary and insights! Read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, 5/19/2013. (more...)

New PBS Documentary, Premiering on June 28, Features the Broadway Revival of ANNIE

'Everyone knows ANNIE. Even my dog knows ANNIE,' says Tyrah Odom, currently appearing as one of the orphans in the new Broadway revival of the beloved musical. (more...)

Broadway Inspirational Voices' 3rd Annual Spring Concert Set for 6/2

Creator Michael McElroy (TONY nomination, BIG RIVER) will lead The Broadway Inspirational Voices in their 3rd Annual Spring concert to create an evening of hope, joy, and inspiration. With members representing such shows as Motown: The Musical, The Lion King, Wicked, Spiderman, The Book of Mormon, Annie, Kinky Boots, and many more, "Expect the Great" will include a wide array of inspirational repertoire, including a few original pieces by McElroy. (more...)

Laura Benanti, Frances Ruffelle and More Set for 54 Below, Now thru 6/1

Coming up at 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. 54 Below also launched its series of late night events. Joining Tuesday nights' popular "Backstage" with Susie Mosher is the "54 Piano Bar," a new vocal competition - 'The Callback," and more, including: stage and television star Laura Benanti, High Fidelity in Concert, WGBO Jazz Series: Karrin Allyson Quartet, Tony winner Frances Ruffelle, Charlie Rosen's Broadway Big Band, Sondheim Unplugged and Simply Streisand. (more...)

MIKE BIRBIGLIA'S MY GIRLFRIEND'S BOYFRIEND Plays Carnegie Hall for Final Performance, 6/2

Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's Boyfriend, (www.GirlfriendsBoyfriend.com) written by and starring Mike Birbiglia, will have its final performance at the famed Carnegie Hall on June 2. (more...)

Theatre Raleigh Opens I DO! I DO!, 5/29

On the heels of the successful run of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Theatre Raleigh gets ready for the next engagement of their popular Hot Summer Nights Series with I Do! I Do! This is the touching story of two soul mates navigating the perils of life, set to the strains of a tuneful, charming score. The show opens on Wednesday, May 29 and runs through Sunday, June 9at Kennedy Theater at the Duke Energy Center. (more...)

McCarter's Autism-Friendly INTO THE WOODS Performance Set for Tomorrow

McCarter Theatre Center has announced an autism-friendly performance of Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods on Tuesday, May 21 at 7:00 p.m. Following in the footsteps of successful autism-friendly performances of The Lion King and Mary Poppins on Broadway, this special performance will enable individuals with autism and their families and caregivers the opportunity to experience live musical theater in a supportive and judgment-free environment. (more...)

Photo Flash: Miss NY, ANNIE Orphans and More Perform at West Side YMCA Benefit

On Monday May 13th, the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater in the historic West Side YMCA played host to a completely sold out crowd for their 3rd annual 'Little Theater, Big Dreams' benefit cabaret. Scroll down for photos from the evening! (more...)

BWW Awards Update 5/18: 12 Days to Go - Mann & Chase TIED!

Voting opened on May 2, 2013 and runs through May 31, 2013 for the 11th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards! Here are the current standings as of 5/18 with just 12 days to go in voting! (more...)

BWW TV Exclusive: Meet the 2013 Tony Nominees- KINKY BOOT's Annaleigh Ashford on Her Tonys Powerball Win!

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tonys Meet & Greet on May 1, 2013, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you Annaleigh Ashford, a nominee for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for Kinky Boots. Check out what she had to say below! (more...)

Win Tickets To WEST END EUROVISION!

Want to win tickets to West End Eurovision? Then we have the competition for you! (more...)

THE WIZARD OF OZ Opens Tomorrow Night at Boulder's Dinner Theatre

Click your heels together and join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Lion as they journey off to see the Wizard through the magical Land of Oz. In their search for their heart's desires, they encounter the inhabitants of Oz: Munchkins, Crows, Trees, Poppies, Winkies, Flying Monkeys, and a few witches, and learn that no matter how far our journeys take us - there's no place like home. Playing at Boulder's Dinner Theatre, The Wizard of Oz runs all summer long, tomorrow, May 18 - August 31, 2013. (more...)

SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 5/17/2013

BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 5/17/2013. (more...)

BWW Awards Update 5/17 - 13 Days to Go!

Voting opened on May 2, 2013 and runs through May 31, 2013 for the 11th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards! Here are the current standings as of 5/17 with just 13 days to go in voting! (more...)

54 Below Announces Late Night Events for This Week

For those craving a show after the show, stop by 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street. (more...)

From Musical Mondays at Splash to AVENUE Q: John Bantay Talks to Richard Jay-Alexander About His Farewell Night on Monday, May 20th

And this Monday, May 20th, John Bantay will do his farewell SPIN as he leaves to continue pursuing his career and becomes a stage manager at the long-running musical, Avenue Q. Speaking to John Bantay, I, of course, was curious as to what his favorite video clips have been over the years. He was reticent to put them in 'Top 10' format because, to him, he considers them all number 1's. So here's his hit list, in no particular order: (more...)

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