Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 10/8-10/9/2016

Every theatre kid has that one wild cast party that everybody still talks about when you're back home for the holidays. During his hosting gig on SNL last night, Lin-Manuel Miranda took us all back to the time when the hopeful possibility of doing next year reigned supreme—Check out the video! (more...)

Tonight Lin-Manuel Miranda hosted Saturday Night Live on SNL to great acclaim! Check out the video of his opening number on the show below! What did you think of Lin-Manuel as SNL host? Tweet us @BroadwayWorld with #SNLinManuel. (more...)

Tonight Lin-Manuel Miranda hosted Saturday Night Live on SNL to great acclaim! BroadwayWorld was on hand, providing our fans on Twitter with fun GIFS as the episode aired. We've rounded up our favorites and have made them available for you to share below! (more...)

Last night Lin-Manuel Miranda hosted Saturday Night Live on SNL to great acclaim! Check out the videos of all his numbers and sketches on the show below! What did you think of Lin-Manuel as SNL host? Tweet us @BroadwayWorld with #SNLinManuel. (more...)

The West End production remains as sold-out and beloved as ever, and rumors have long been circulating that Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will make a Broadway transfer. Now, according to Page Six, the eight Harry Potter story will make its debut at the Al Hirschfeld next season. Currently home to the long-running Kinky Boots, if Cursed Child were to move into the Al Hirschfeld, it would be a major score for Jujamcyn, which has already announced that the expected Disney juggernaut, Frozen, will move into the St. James following a major renovation to accommodate Elsa'a ice castle. (more...)

After winning a Tony Award for her performance as Hedwig's husband, Yitzhak, in the Broadway revival of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, originally starring Neil Patrick Harris, Lena Hall stayed with the production through three more Hedwigs. Now, she's joined the national tour in her iconic role, but tonight, she takes an even more legendary step: For the first time in history, the role of Hedwig and Yitzhak will be played by the same actor within a production. Hall will steps into the international song stylist's shoes for one performance per week, while her understudy will perform the role of Yitzhak.  (more...)

Last night, Broadway superstar, Lin-Manuel Miranda hosted Saturday Night Live to great acclaim. Although some may have doubted whether someone whose fame stems from a theatre career would have the star wattage necessary to pull in a nationwide audience, the ratings have proven otherwise! According to CarterMatt: 'As a whole, the show drew a 5.2 household rating on average, which ties the best total for a second episode since James Franco hosted all the way back with Kings of Leon in 2008. Meanwhile, its 18-49 demo rating of a 2.4 is the best for the show since 2013, which is when Miley Cyrus served as both the host and the musical guest for the evening.' This bodes well not only for Mr. Miranda, but hopefully for the future of other theatre industry powerhouses and crossover talents, such as Laura Benanti, receiving hosting spots as well! (more...)

As BroadwayWorld reported earlier, tonight Lena Hall is making history when she goes on for the title role in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, making her the first performer in history to play both Yitzhak and Hedwig in the same production. Today Hall posted an Instagram photo montage of all the photos taken during her photoshoot for Hedwig marketing materials. Check out the stunning transformation series below! (more...)

Broadway's first a cappella musical In Transit begins performances on Thursday, November 10, 2016 and officially opens on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at the Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street). (more...)

Leading up to last night's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE broadcast, host Lin-Manuel Miranda surprised fans waiting on the SNL standby line with pizza & some #Ham4Ham love. (more...)

According to Page Six, Allison Janney will make her return to Broadway next season in the first Broadway revival of Six Degrees of Separation. No director has been announced, but the original director, Jerry Zaks, will be represented on Broadway this season with A Bronx Tale and Hello, Dolly! (more...)

UK Theatre has announced the winners of the UK Theatre Awards 2016 - the only awards to honour outstanding achievement in performing, producing and management in theatres throughout the United Kingdom. (more...)

On Saturday, October 8, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and family attended a performance of MATILDA, THE MUSICAL, at Toronto's Ed Mirvish Theatre. (more...)

Leona Lewis will sing her final 'Memory' today, before her time with Cats becomes just that. After taking on the role of Grizabella after pop star Nicole Scherzinger decided to depart the revival in favor of being a judge on The X Factor, Lewis joined the production in time for the Broadway transfer, which opened July 31st. She will be succeeded in the role of The Glamour Cat by her understudy, Mamie Parris, who begins performances as Grizabella on October 17th. (more...)

After over 600 performances on Broadway, it's time to say farewell to AN AMERICAN IN PARIS. Opening on April 12, 2015, An American in Paris quickly leapt into fans hearts as it merged the gap between ballet and musical theater. (more...)

Last night Lin-Manuel Miranda hosted Saturday Night Live on SNL to great acclaim! Check out his tweets from today, which reveal behind-the-scenes moments, below! What did you think of Lin-Manuel as SNL host? Tweet us @BroadwayWorld with #SNLinManuel. (more...)

The cast of Les Liaisons Dangereuses took their first preview bows on Broadway last night, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the excitement. Check out the photos below! (more...)

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on October 9 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events! (more...)

BROADWAY: THE GOLDEN AGE (2004) is the greatest documentary ever made about the pleasures and pitfalls of working in the arts. Directed by Rick McKay, Broadway: The Golden Age received countless awards from over 17 different film festivals. In this in depth interview, Rick tells Rob & Kevin the inspiration behind the documentary, how Bea Arthur's mail triggered an incredible roster of subjects to interview, and reveals what incredible goodies are in store for the next two movies in the series! (more...)

Composers Daniel and Laura Curtis have pulled together an array of Broadway and West End stars for their OVERTURE album- now available for pre-order onwww.danandlauracurtis.com and released 24th October. (more...)