Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 10/26-10/27/2013

On Wednesday, October 30th, the blockbuster musical, WICKED, will celebrate its 10th Anniversary on Broadway, a milestone achieved by only ten other Broadway productions in history. The creative team and many of the musical's previous cast members will celebrate WICKED's first decade with a special performance, followed by a company party, on October 30th at 7:00pm. BroadwayWorld will be counting down to the milestone with daily flashbacks of Wicked's biggest events, most memorable cast members, and best performances. In today's installment, highlight Wicked around the world! (more...)

Emmy Award-winning stage and screen star Bobby Cannavale plays a newly written part in the contemporary big screen movie remake of classic family-friendly musical ANNIE, that of chief political advisor to Benjamin Stacks - that is, a re-appropriated Daddy Warbucks, played in the film by Jamie Foxx - and the first look at the charismatic actor in action, filming on location is now available. (more...)

Let's see what the critics had to say... (more...)

Yesterday's SIPs include shots from the men of Bucks County Playhouse's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW taking on the title character, CINDERELLA's Laura Osnes, the national tours of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER and EVITA, and more! (more...)

With Halloween creeping around the corner, BroadwayWorld profiles some of the Great White Way's most infamous evildoers, from the downright depraved to the sneakily sinister. Check out our list below, and let us know your favorite Broadway villain! (more...)

The hit run of HONEYMOON IN VEGAS, which opened to a great set of reviews plays its final performances today at 1:30 and 7pm before the show closes. (more...)

Performances began tonight for the world premiere of 'The Black Suits,' at the Center Theatre Group/Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. Opening night is November 3 and performances run through November 24, 2013. The cast features Jimmy Brewer, Harrison Chad, Veronica Dunne, Coby Getzug, Annie Golden and Will Roland. Take a look behind the scenes of the musical below! (more...)

Tonight's the night as Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz, and Rafe Spall open on Broadway in Harold Pinter's Betrayal, directed by ten-time Tony Award-winner Mike Nichols. The production is a strictly limited engagement, running 14 weeks only, through January 5, 2014. Check out the photos below, get your tickets now and check back later for reviews and more! (more...)

Some of Broadway's best and brightest have opened up about their own personal backstage superstitions to the New York Post - from not uttering 'Macbeth,' to good luck charms, nothing's off the table when it comes to making sure everything runs smoothly on stage. (more...)

Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for an filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. The most recent conversation featured stage, screen and television star Cherry Jones, moderated by BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge, and you can check it out below! (more...)

The hit Off-Broadway musical, SISTAS recently celebrated its third year running at St. Luke's Theatre in the heart of Broadway. Now the play is about to celebrate yet another milestone. Today, October 27th a film version of the musical will air nationally, on BET at 1:00pm (EST), expanding the opportunity for millions who might not otherwise be able to see the stage version of this emotionally compelling story. (more...)

New Poll - Which Broadway Villain is the Most Horrible? (more...)

In the original report, the Daily Mail wrote that a source claimed that the in-demand actress had been offered 'a lot of money' to join the production, with 'advanced negotiations' currently underway. Mulligan and Leveaux previously worked together in 2011's THROUGH A GLASS DARKLY on Broadway. (more...)

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on October 27 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events! (more...)

A new behind-the-scenes peek of Walt Disney's FROZEN has been revealed, featuring Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, and Jonathan Groff in the recording studio - check it out below! (more...)

92nd Street Y has announced that Jordan Roth, President of Jujamcyn Theaters, continues his popular interview series, 'Broadway Talks with Jordan Roth,' with award winning stage and screen star Cherry Jones tonight, October 27 at 7:30 p.m. Ms. Jones, the Emmy and Tony Award-winning star of '24' and Doubt, will return to the Broadway stage this season as Amanda Wingfield in Tennessee Williams's The Glass Menagerie. (more...)

Happy Birthday Elena Roger! In 2006, after a lengthy search, Argentinean actress Elena Roger became an overnight sensation starring in the title role in Michael Grandage's widely hailed production of EVITA in the West End and later brought the role to Broadway. A complete unknown to the rest of the world, Roger Starred in multiple theatrical productions and television shows in her native Argentina. Most recently Roger won the 2009 Olivier Award for Best Actress for her performance as Edith Piaf in The Donmar Theatre production of Piaf. (more...)

'SING FOR A CURE', a concert benefiting Breast Cancer Awareness, will feature the talents of Ciara Renee (Big Fish), Libby Servais (Wicked, Lysistrata Jones), Jason Lee Garrett (Big Fish, Evita), Chris McCarrell (The Bubble Boy Musical), Kennedy Caughell (American Idiot), Jillian Kates (Wicked), Jamal Shuriah (American Idiot), Sam Bolen (Encores' Gentlemen...Blondes, It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman), Hannah Rose, Shelby Bartelstein, and Andrew Garrett Karl. (more...)

'The Black Suits', with music and lyrics by Joe Iconis and book by Joe Iconis and Robert Maddock, will be directed by John Simpkins in its World Premiere at CTG's Kirk Douglas Theatre, tonight, October 27 through November 24, 2013. (more...)

54 Below is proud to continue our ongoing series which debuts new work from some of New York's favorite musical theatre writers. Each month, we'll feature a trio of outstanding composers/lyricists each showcasing their newest and most exciting compositions. (more...)