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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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Review Roundup: Julie Bowen Stars in Larissa FastHorse’s FAKE IT UNTIL YOU MAKE IT at Center Theatre Group
Review Roundup: Julie Bowen Stars in Larissa FastHorse’s FAKE IT UNTIL YOU MAKE IT at Center Theatre Group
February 26, 2025

xCritics our sounding off on the Julie Bowen led production of Center Theatre Group’s world premiere of Fake It Until You Make It, written by acclaimed playwright Larissa FastHorse. The comedy, directed by Michael John Garcés, runs through March 9, 2025, at the Mark Taper Forum in downtown Los Angeles.

Photos: Helen Hunt & Robert Sean Leonard in BETRAYAL Revival at the Goodman Theatre
Photos: Helen Hunt & Robert Sean Leonard in BETRAYAL Revival at the Goodman Theatre
February 25, 2025

Get a first look at Susan V. Booth’s major revival of Harold Pinter’s Nobel Prize-winning drama Betrayal. The trio at its heart are portrayed by Oscar, Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Helen Hunt as Emma; Tony Award winner Robert Sean Leonard as Jerry; and Tony Award nominee and Outer Critics Circle Award winner Ian Barford as Robert, with Jeff Award nominee Nico Grelli as the Waiter.

Video: First Look at Canadian Premiere of A STRANGE LOOP
Video: First Look at Canadian Premiere of A STRANGE LOOP
February 25, 2025

Get a first look at the cast of The Musical Stage Company, Soulpepper Theatre, Crow’s Theatre, and TO Live's production of  A Strange Loop. Featuring direction by Ray Hogg, A STRANGE LOOP will be on stage at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts from April 22nd through June 1, 2025.

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Tour Recoups After Five Months
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Tour Recoups After Five Months
February 25, 2025

After five months on tour, A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical has recouped its investment and broken records in several cities, with producers citing strong attendance and audience engagement.

Primary Stages: 'WE WILL NOT COMPLY' With New NEA Funding Mandates
Primary Stages: 'WE WILL NOT COMPLY' With New NEA Funding Mandates
February 20, 2025

Primary Stages announces that new National Endowment for the Arts mandates may jeopardize current and future federal grants, prompting a board matching grant and a call for donations.

Video: Adam Lambert on His Response to Audiences Laughing at Jewish Joke in CABARET
Video: Adam Lambert on His Response to Audiences Laughing at Jewish Joke in CABARET
February 19, 2025

Adam Lambert has recently gone viral for the way he has played a particular scene in Cabaret. He commented on this moment in the show during a recent appearance on The View.

Arts Council England Delays Project Funding Overhaul to September Following Sector Feedback
Arts Council England Delays Project Funding Overhaul to September Following Sector Feedback
February 18, 2025

Arts Council England delays its planned overhaul of National Lottery Project Grants and Developing Your Creative Practice funding until September, following sector feedback. This pause will allow for extended consultations to ensure the new policies provide fair access and realistic funding opportunities.

Joan Rivers Play, COME FROM AWAY, ANASTASIA & More Set for Cape Playhouse 2025 Summer Season
Joan Rivers Play, COME FROM AWAY, ANASTASIA & More Set for Cape Playhouse 2025 Summer Season
February 18, 2025

Discover the Cape Playhouse's 2025 'Season of Hope,' featuring productions like BUDDY, RENT, ANASTASIA, and more. The season will run June 4 to September 20 at the historic Cape Playhouse in Dennis, MA.

Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda, John Mulaney, Nathan Lane & More in SNL50 Musical Sketch
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda, John Mulaney, Nathan Lane & More in SNL50 Musical Sketch
February 16, 2025

On tonight's star-studded lineup for NBC’s highly anticipated 'SNL50: The Anniversary Special,' John Mulaney led another one of his signature musical sketches. The segment featured songs from Les Misérables, Hamilton (with guest Lin-Manuel Miranda), The Lion King (with special guest Nathan Lane), and more.

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.



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