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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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Kennedy Center Removes LGBTQ+ Pride Concert Following Trump Takeover
Kennedy Center Removes LGBTQ+ Pride Concert Following Trump Takeover
February 14, 2025

Amidst administrative shifts, the Kennedy Center has deleted the National Symphony Orchestra's WorldPride 2025 concert from its listings, raising concerns about the impact of the Trump administration on LGBTQ+ cultural events.

Review Roundup: Broadway-Bound Stephen Sondheim's OLD FRIENDS Opens in Los Angeles
Review Roundup: Broadway-Bound Stephen Sondheim's OLD FRIENDS Opens in Los Angeles
February 14, 2025

What did the critics think of Cameron Mackintosh's production of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, starring two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga at Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles?

Video: First Listen to 'Normal' from DEAD OUTLAW
Video: First Listen to 'Normal' from DEAD OUTLAW
February 14, 2025

Get a first listen to 'Normal' from the upcoming Broadway run of Dead Outlaw, which made its premiere off-Broadway last year. Written by Itamar Moses, featuring music and lyrics from David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna, and directed by David Cromer, Dead Outlaw will open on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre on April 27, 2025.

Video: 'I Won't Say (I'm In Love)' from Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
Video: 'I Won't Say (I'm In Love)' from Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
February 14, 2025

Get a first listen to 'I Won't Say (I'm In Love) from the Hamburg Production of Disney's Hercules in this all-new video.

Video: First Look at San Diego Music Theatre's HELLO, DOLLY!
Video: First Look at San Diego Music Theatre's HELLO, DOLLY!
February 14, 2025

Get a first look at San Diego Musical Theatre's production of HELLO, DOLLY! which runs from February 7th through March 9th, 2025.

Carolina Actors Studio Theatre Marks Triumphant Return After Decade-Long Hiatus
Carolina Actors Studio Theatre Marks Triumphant Return After Decade-Long Hiatus
February 14, 2025

After a hiatus of over a decade, Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST) is set to stage a comeback with its upcoming production of Alabaster, a play by Audrey Cefaly. The theater, known for its immersive and experiential productions, will run the show from February 27 through March 16, 2025 at the Van Every Auditorium in the Mint Museum Randolph.

Video: Sara Bareilles Sings 'What's Inside' With Audience at WAITRESS Mexico
Video: Sara Bareilles Sings 'What's Inside' With Audience at WAITRESS Mexico
February 13, 2025

Watch Sara Bareilles sing 'What's Inside' with the audience at the Mexican production of Waitress which begins performances at Teatro San Rafael on February 13, 2025. The production stars Aitza Terán.

Isabelle McCalla & More Will Lead REGENCY GIRLS at San Diego's Old Globe
Isabelle McCalla & More Will Lead REGENCY GIRLS at San Diego's Old Globe
February 13, 2025

Casting and the creative team has been announced for The Old Globe's pre-Broadway engagement of the world premiere of Regency Girls. This raucous and daring new musical comedy features a book by Emmy-winning writers Jennifer Crittenden and Gabrielle Allan, music by three-time Emmy nominated composer Curtis Moore, and lyrics by two-time Tony and Grammy nominee Amanda Green.

Video: Rainn Wilson Sings 'Don't Be the Bunny' in URINETOWN at New York City Center
Video: Rainn Wilson Sings 'Don't Be the Bunny' in URINETOWN at New York City Center
February 13, 2025

Watch Rainn Wilson (as Caldwell B. Cladwell), best known by audiences as Dwight Schrute from The Office, perform 'Don't Be The Bunny' from New York City Center's Encores production of URINETOWN. The production is now on stage through February 16th, 2025.

Video: Inside Rehearsals for THE WIZ On Tour
Video: Inside Rehearsals for THE WIZ On Tour
February 12, 2025

Get a first look at the cast of The Wiz in rehearsals ahead of the tour's first performances at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre in Rochester, NY. The tour begins performances on February 22nd, 2025. Watch the cast perform 'Be A Lion,' 'Ease On Down The Road,' and more.

Video: First Look At PARADE National Tour Starring Max Chernin, Talia Suskauer and More
Video: First Look At PARADE National Tour Starring Max Chernin, Talia Suskauer and More
February 10, 2025

Check out first look video of the new touring production of Michael Arden's Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Parade, now on tour across the United States. The production is led by Max Chernin (Parade on Broadway) and Talia Suskauer as Leo and Lucille Frank.

Natalie Dessay Led Production of GYPSY Premieres in Paris This April
Natalie Dessay Led Production of GYPSY Premieres in Paris This April
February 10, 2025

Experience the premiere of Gypsy at the Philharmonie de Paris, a musical production exploring the ambitions of a vaudeville family in the late 1920s. Performances run from April 16-19, 2025, under the direction of Laurent Pelly with music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.

Brown/Trinity MFA Programs in Acting and Directing Indefinitely Paused
Brown/Trinity MFA Programs in Acting and Directing Indefinitely Paused
February 7, 2025

Following a pause initiated in 2023, Brown University and Trinity Repertory Company have decided to indefinitely suspend new admissions to their MFA programs in acting and directing as they explore new training paradigms.

Boston Arts Organizations Face Uncertainty Over Federal Funding
Boston Arts Organizations Face Uncertainty Over Federal Funding
February 7, 2025

Amidst a federal directive to freeze grants, Boston arts leaders express concerns and mobilize responses, fearing impacts on programming and strategic planning. This directive, which was later rescinded, still looms as a potential threat under President Donald Trump's administration.

Alton Little Theater Completes Misconduct Investigation, Plans Organizational Changes
Alton Little Theater Completes Misconduct Investigation, Plans Organizational Changes
February 7, 2025

Alton Little Theater has concluded its internal investigation into allegations of misconduct, with potential changes to bylaws and policies on the horizon, according to statements from the organization's executive director.

VIDEO: SCHMIGADOON! World Premiere at the Kennedy Center
VIDEO: SCHMIGADOON! World Premiere at the Kennedy Center
February 7, 2025

The stage version of Schmigadoon! has made its world premiere at the Kennedy Center. Get a first look at the cast in action in all-new video. Schmigadoon! is based on the Emmy® Award–winning Apple Original series from Broadway Video, executive produced by Saturday Night Live creator, executive producer, and 2021 Kennedy Center Honoree Lorne Michaels.

Matt Bogart, Chelsea Packard, & Jessica Grové Will Lead Revised SENSE & SENSIBILITY at Encore Musical Theatre
Matt Bogart, Chelsea Packard, & Jessica Grové Will Lead Revised SENSE & SENSIBILITY at Encore Musical Theatre
February 7, 2025

The Encore Musical Theatre Company will present the Michigan premiere of Sense & Sensibility, a romantic new chamber musical with book, music, and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Paul Gordon (Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Daddy Long Legs) and based on the novel by Jane Austen.

Video: Nienke Latten & Vajèn van den Bosch Sing 'I Can't Lose You' from Disney's FROZEN
Video: Nienke Latten & Vajèn van den Bosch Sing 'I Can't Lose You' from Disney's FROZEN
February 7, 2025

Watch an all new music video from the company of Disney's Frozen in the Netherlands performing 'I Can't Lose You.' The musical tells the story of the two sisters Anna and Elsa, in the fictional kingdom of Arendelle that has fallen into eternal winter due to Elsa's hidden powers. As the cold continues, both sisters must learn that only an act of true love can melt a frozen heart.

VIDEO: Debbie Allen Offers Free Dance Classes to LA Wildfire Victims
VIDEO: Debbie Allen Offers Free Dance Classes to LA Wildfire Victims
February 6, 2025

Legendary performer Debbie Allen hosts free dance classes for victims of the LA wildfires, aiming to uplift spirits with her initiative 'Dancing in the Light: Healing Through the Arts' at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy.

Video: Maggie Lacey, Steve Kazee, & More in APPROPRIATE at The Old Globe
Video: Maggie Lacey, Steve Kazee, & More in APPROPRIATE at The Old Globe
February 6, 2025

Get a first look at The Old Globe's San Diego premiere of Appropriate by Tony Award-winning playwright and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.






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