Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 21, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 21, 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...

Photos: Jonathan Groff and Lucy Lawless Visit MAMA, I’M A BIG GIRL NOW!
by Bruce Glikas
Jonathan Groff and Lucy Lawless recently paid a visit to the off-Broadway production of MAMA, I’M A BIG GIRL NOW! BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of them backstage with the cast here!. (more...) 

DEATH BECOMES HER To Release Original Broadway Cast Album in Spring 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz
The new musical DEATH BECOMES HER, set to open on Broadway at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, will release an Original Broadway Cast Album in Spring 2025. Learn more about the production and about the cast recording! . (more...)

Lady Gaga Was Originally in Talks to Play Elphaba in the WICKED Film
by Stephi Wild
Lady Gaga was originally in talks to take on the role of Elphaba in the Wicked film adaptation, which was originally set to be directed by Stephen Daldry. Learn more here!. (more...)

Cynthia Erivo Signs First Look Deal with Universal
by Josh Sharpe
Cynthia Erivo's production company Edith's Daughter is partnering with Universal on a new first-look deal. The performer is currently starring in Universal's Wicked, which opens in theaters in just two short days.. (more...) 

GWYNETH GOES SKIING Will Come to New York and Los Angeles in 2025
by Stephi Wild
Gwyneth Paltrow ski trial-inspired musical, Gwyneth Goes Skiing, will embark on a world tour from January 2025, with stops in New York City, Los Angeles, and more. Learn more about when and where to catch the show here!. (more...)

Meet the Cast of CULT OF LOVE, Now In Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild
Cult of Love is now in previews at Broadway's Second Stage Helen Hayes Theater. Meet the cast of Cult of Love here!. (more...)

Video: Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard & More in DEATH BECOMES HER
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Get a first look at footage of Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard and more in Death Becomes Her on Broadway. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.. (more...) 

Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call
by Stephi Wild
Swept Away officially opened on Broadway this week. The cast was joined on stage for a special performance by The Avett Brothers during the show's curtain call. Check out the video here!. (more...)

See you bright and early tomorrow, BroadwayWorld!