Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 13, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 13, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 

But first...

Exclusive: Watch Eden Espinosa and Andrew Samonsky Sing 'Speed' in LEMPICKA
by Nicole Rosky
Eden Espinosa is at last a Tony nominee for her performance in Lempicka, and this exclusive clip is proof that the honor was well earned. Watch as she duets with Andrew Samonsky in 'Speed' from the show's second act!. (more...) 

Photos: APPROPRIATE's Sarah Paulson Receives Portrait at Sardi's
by Bruce Glikas
Sarah Paulson, currently appearing in Appropriate on Broadway, was honored with her portrait at Sardi's recently. BroadwayWorld was there for the unveiling and you can check out photos here!. (more...)

STEREOPHONIC Original Cast Album Available to Stream Now; Listen to Exclusive Tracks
by Josh Sharpe
With a record-breaking 13 Tony Award nominations, Sony Masterworks Broadway has released the digital version of the Stereophonic (Original Cast Recording). The album includes the singles, “Masquerade” and “Brightv1,” plus exclusive, brand-new songs not performed in full on stage and only available on the cast album. Listen to the album now! . (more...)

Jon M. Chu Says Cynthia Erivo 'Blew Us Away' on Set of WICKED Film
by Josh Sharpe
In a new interview with Variety, Wicked director Jon M. Chu discussed his first meeting with Cynthia Erivo and their time together on the set of the highly anticipated movie. He highlighted the magic of Erivo's performance in the film, specifically citing the powerful anthem Defying Gravity.. (more...) 

Willemijn Verkaik & More Will Lead & JULIET in Germany
by Joshua Wright
Stage Entertainment has announced the cast of & JULIET in Hamburg. For this translated production, the title has been renamed to & JULIA, to be consistent with the German translation of the Shakespeare play which inspired the musical.. (more...)

Holland Taylor and Ana Villafañe Will Lead Political Play, N/A
by Nicole Rosky
Emmy Award-winner & Tony and Drama Desk Award-nominee Holland Taylor and Drama League and Outer Critics Circle Nominee, and Theatre World Award-winner Ana Villafañe will star as “N” and “A”, respectively in the world premiere of the new play N/A by Mario Correa. We have all of the details!. (more...) 

Video: Amber Riley and Akron Lanier Watson Perform 'It Ain't That Serious' From THE PREACHER'S WIFE
by Stephi Wild
Get a first look at Amber Riley and Akron Lanier Watson performing the song 'It Ain't That Serious' from the new musical THE PREACHER'S WIFE during the sneak-peek, preview event 'Behind the Musical' that took place on April 17. Check out the video here!. (more...) 

Matt Doyle

Other birthdays on this date include:

Hunter Parrish
Zoe Wanamaker
Harvey Keitel 

See you bright and early tomorrow, BroadwayWorld!