Wake Up With BWW 5/24: Inside the Drama League Awards, Alex Newell on THE VOICE, and More!
Plus, a special free performance of Prima Facie with understudy Dani Arlington going on as Tessa will take place on Friday May 26 at 2pm.
May. 24, 2023
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Scroll down for the latest news.
On Friday, May 19, the best of Broadway gathered to celebrate the 89th Annual Drama League Awards, which were held at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. Check out video from inside the event!
A special free performance of Prima Facie with understudy Dani Arlington going on as Tessa will take place on Friday May 26 at 2pm. Learn more about the show below!
Plus, watch Alex Newell, who is starring in Shucked on Broadway, perform 'Independently Owned' on The Voice, marking the first Broadway performance on the television show.
Read more about these and other top stories below!
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