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Joshua Wright

Joshua Wright

Joshua Wright, a native of Boston, MA, has been captivated by Broadway since childhood. When he's not penning articles for BroadwayWorld.com, Joshua can be found swimming at the local pool, crafting intricate woodworks, or diving into DIY home renovation projects. Joshua also dedicates significant time to animal rescue efforts, helping furry friends find loving homes.




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Jack O'Brien Directed THE SOUND OF MUSIC Tour Will Resume in 2025
Jack O'Brien Directed THE SOUND OF MUSIC Tour Will Resume in 2025
November 13, 2024

BroadwayWorld has learned that producers Concord Theatricals and NETworks Presentations will relaunch the Jack O'Brien-directed tour of The Sound of Music in September 2025.

Supreme Court Petition Filed by Garth Drabinsky in Dispute with Actors' Equity Association
Supreme Court Petition Filed by Garth Drabinsky in Dispute with Actors' Equity Association
November 13, 2024

Garth Drabinsky, the Broadway producer known for Ragtime, Show Boat, and Paradise Square, has taken his case to the U.S. Supreme Court, petitioning for a review of his ongoing legal dispute with the Actors' Equity Association (Equity).

White Supremacist Demonstrators Protest THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK in Michigan
White Supremacist Demonstrators Protest THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK in Michigan
November 11, 2024

A white supremacist demonstration took place on Saturday, November 9, outside American Legion Post 141, where Fowlerville Community Theatre was staging a production of The Diary of Anne Frank.

BWW Q&A: Denyce Graves on THE PASSION OF MARY CARDWELL DAWSON at North Carolina Opera
BWW Q&A: Denyce Graves on THE PASSION OF MARY CARDWELL DAWSON at North Carolina Opera
November 6, 2024

Mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves’ career has garnered unparalleled popular and critical acclaim. Ms. Graves’ acclaimed appearances as Carmen and Dalila in Samson et Dalila have resounded in the world’s greatest opera houses, and her success has been recognized in notable television appearances, interviews, masterclasses, and magazines.

Video: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre
Video: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre
November 5, 2024

Get an exclusive first look at Signature Theatre's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart.

Review Roundup: Kokandy Productions' INTO THE WOODS
Review Roundup: Kokandy Productions' INTO THE WOODS
November 5, 2024

Read the reviews for Kokandy Productions' immersive production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s classic Into The Woods, the first Chicago storefront production of the beloved musical in over a decade.

Broadway League Steps Back from Light-Dimming Announcements Following Backlash
Broadway League Steps Back from Light-Dimming Announcements Following Backlash
November 4, 2024

The Broadway League will no longer be involved in announcing the traditional dimming of marquee lights that honors the memories of deceased performers, writers, and other influential figures in the Broadway community.

Producers of THE ROOMMATE Respond Following Comments on HELL'S KITCHEN Noise Levels
Producers of THE ROOMMATE Respond Following Comments on HELL'S KITCHEN Noise Levels
November 3, 2024

Patti LuPone has faced backlash over comments related to the sound levels of the musical Hell's Kitchen, which features music by Alicia Keys and is currently running next door to The Roommate at the Booth Theatre, where LuPone stars.

Gavin Creel Memorial Celebration & Broadway Lights Dimming Set For December
Gavin Creel Memorial Celebration & Broadway Lights Dimming Set For December
November 4, 2024

Friends and family of beloved Broadway actor Gavin Creel will host a memorial celebration at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th St, NYC) on Monday, December 2nd at 4:00PM.  The event will be open to the public.

Kecia Lewis Calls Out Patti LuPone For Calling HELL'S KITCHEN 'Too Loud'
Kecia Lewis Calls Out Patti LuPone For Calling HELL'S KITCHEN 'Too Loud'
November 2, 2024

Patti LuPone is facing criticism after an incident involving comments she made about musical Hell's Kitchen, featuring music by Alicia Keys, which neighbors The Booth Theatre where she's currently starring in The Roommate.

Broadway-Bound ALI Musical Cancels Chicago Run
Broadway-Bound ALI Musical Cancels Chicago Run
November 1, 2024

The Chicago run of ALI, the new musical celebrating the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali, has canceled what it had billed as a pre-Broadway engagement in Chicago.

New Team Joins Search for Missing Broadway Dancer Zelig Williams
New Team Joins Search for Missing Broadway Dancer Zelig Williams
October 31, 2024

The search for Zelig Williams, a 28-year-old Broadway dancer and native of Columbia, South Carolina, has expanded as a new team of investigators, We Are the Essentials, joins the mission to find him. Williams, known for his performances in Hamilton and MJ the Musical, has been missing since Thursday, October 3, with his SUV later discovered near the Palmetto Trail Trailhead by Congaree National Park.

Video: Making Snow for Met Opera's LA BOHÈME
Video: Making Snow for Met Opera's LA BOHÈME
October 31, 2024

The snowfall in Act III of Franco Zeffirelli’s staging of Puccini’s La Bohème is one of the most breathtaking moments on the Met stage. Go behind the scenes and watch how the Met Stagehands make the magic happen.

BWW Q&A: Brittany Bradford of LEROY AND LUCY at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
BWW Q&A: Brittany Bradford of LEROY AND LUCY at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
October 31, 2024

BWW Q&A: Brittany Bradford of Leroy and Lucy at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Cyndi Lauper & Theresa Rebeck's WORKING GIRL, Julia Child Play & More Set For La Jolla Playhouse 2025/26 Season
Cyndi Lauper & Theresa Rebeck's WORKING GIRL, Julia Child Play & More Set For La Jolla Playhouse 2025/26 Season
October 31, 2024

La Jolla Playhouse has announced their 2025/2026 season featuring new works from Cyndi Lauper & Theresa, a new play about Julia Child and more.

Video: TITANIC at North Shore Music Theatre First Look
Video: TITANIC at North Shore Music Theatre First Look
October 31, 2024

Get a first look at Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre's (NSMT) production of TITANIC. This majestic musical cruises onto the NSMT stage through Sunday, November 10, 2024. 

Video: SOME LIKE IT HOT National Tour First Look
Video: SOME LIKE IT HOT National Tour First Look
October 29, 2024

Get a first look at all new video of Some Like It Hot on tour. Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, SOME LIKE IT HOT is story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they catch a cross-country train for the life-chasing, life-changing trip of a lifetime.

The Baltimore Sun Ends Features Section Including Theatre Reviews
The Baltimore Sun Ends Features Section Including Theatre Reviews
October 29, 2024

The Baltimore Sun has eliminated its features section, reassigning some of its renowned writers to other news departments, the Baltimore Sun Guild announced. The decision marks the end of the newspaper’s dedicated culture coverage for the first time since 1888.

LES MISÉRABLES' Adam Pearce Raises Awareness On World Stroke Day
LES MISÉRABLES' Adam Pearce Raises Awareness On World Stroke Day
October 29, 2024

Adam Pearce, currently starring in Les Misérables in London’s West End, is using World Stroke Day to raise awareness about stroke recovery. After surviving a stroke in December 2022, the 40-year-old actor has returned to the stage and is now sharing his journey to encourage others facing similar challenges.



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