Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 18, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 18, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 

But first...

WICKED, EMILIA PEREZ, and More Win BAFTA Film Awards
by Stephi Wild
The winners of the 2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards were announced this weekend in a ceremony hosted by David Tennant at The Royal Festival Hall in London. Check out the full list here!. (more...)

Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda Reprises HAMILTON Role in SNL50 Special
by Michael Major
Lin-Manuel Miranda donned his classic Hamilton costume for a musical medley on the SNL50 special. The musical medley featured 'My Shot' from Hamilton, as well as songs from Les Miserables, The Lion King, Little Shop of Horrors, and more. See photos!. (more...) 

Photos: Kamala Harris Attends GYPSY and Poses with Audra McDonald and Company
by Nicole Rosky
Just yesterday, former Vice President Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff stopped by the Majestic Theatre to attend the critically acclaimed, sold-out hit musical GYPSY starring six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald.

Video: Learn How Nathan Lane Got Bill Burr Cast in GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Nathan Lane has revealed how he helped get Bill Burr cast in the upcoming Broadway revival of Glengarry Glen Ross, which begins performances at The Palace Theatre in March!

ROMEO + JULIET Recoups on Broadway
by Stephi Wild
Sam Gold’s production of ROMEO + JULIET recouped its $7 million capitalization during its extended, standing-room-only, 20-week limited engagement at  Broadway’s Circle in the Square Theatre.. (more...)

Dancers to Protest Trump Takeover Outside the Kennedy Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz
BroadwayWorld previously reported that President Trump was elected as the chairman of the board of trustees of the Kennedy Center. Dancers are now protesting Trump's involvement and the  changes at the Kennedy Center. Learn more.. (more...) 

Video: Sabrina Carpenter Sings 'Defying Gravity' in SNL50 'Domingo' Sketch
by Michael Major
Sabrina Carpenter was featured in a continuation of the 'Domingo' storyline – started by Ariana Grande last year – leading her to perform an off-key rendition of 'Defying Gravity.' Watch the SNL50 video, also with Bad Bunny, Martin Short, and more.. (more...)

Video: Adam Lambert Performs 'I Don't Care Much' From CABARET on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe
During a visit to The View on Monday, Cabaret star Adam Lambert took the stage to perform his rendition of I Don't Care Much from the current revival. During his visit, the performer also shared why the show continues to remain timely. Watch his appearance here!. (more...)  

Christopher Sieber

Other birthdays on this date include:

Susan Egan
Regina Spektor
John Travolta
Molly Ringwald

See you bright and early tomorrow, BroadwayWorld!