Meet MEAN GIRLS' New Cady Heron, Sabrina Carpenter!February 11, 2020We see stars! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Sabrina Carpenter will make her Broadway debut in the role of 'Cady Heron' beginning Tuesday, March 10th at the August Wilson Theatre, replacing original cast member Erika Henningsen. She will play a limited 14-week engagement through Sunday, June 7th. To celebrate Sabrina heading to North Shore High, we're getting to know the star and looking back at some of her most memorable performances! Check it all out!
TV: Look Back At IF/THEN's Opening Night To Celebrate James Snyder's Birthday!February 7, 2020Today, February 7th, marks the birthday of Broadway's current Harry Potter himself, James Snyder! To celebrate the special occasion, we're looking back at his opening night of Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey's original musical If/Then, alongside Idina Menzel, Anthony Rapp, LaChanze, Jenn Colella, and more! Check out the video to get a peek at the cast celebrating the special night!
TV: Looking Back At Darren Criss's Opening In HOW TO SUCCEEDFebruary 5, 2020There is wonderful music in the very sound of his name! Today we're celebrating the birthday of Emmy winner Darren Criss by looking back at his Broadway debut as J. Pierrepont Finch in the most recent revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Check out the video to see Darren alongside Beau Bridges, Rose Hemingway, and more as they celebrate Darren's opening night!
BWW Readers Name The Musicals They Want To See Filmed For Movie Theaters!February 4, 2020We asked, and you answered! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Lin-Manuel Miranda announced on Twitter that Disney will present the Hamilton movie featuring the original Broadway cast filmed live on stage ). To celebrate, we asked BroadwayWorld readers to name the other productions, past or present, that should be filmed for movie theaters. Now we've gathered the most popular answers for you to enjoy, including Wicked, Beetlejuice, and The Great Comet.
TV: Looking Back At GROUNDHOG DAY's Opening NightFebruary 2, 2020Who is that emerging from his borough? Today, February 2nd, officially marks Groundhog Day, the annual holiday that celebrates the legendary groundhog Punxsutawney Phil. In honor of the occasion, we're looking back at the musical adaptation of the classic movie, Groundhog Day. Check out the video to see stars Andy Karl, Barrett Doss, and more celebrating the opening night of the Tony-nominated production!
Exclusive: Joshua Colley Sings 'She Used to Be Mine' At Feinstein's/54 BelowJanuary 30, 2020It's time to head to the diner for a look at Joshua Colley performing Waitress's show-stopping song 'She Used to Be Mine' at Feinstein's/54 Below as part of 'Tuesdays at 54... with Robbie Rozelle!' accompanied by Luke Williams on the piano. Check out the video to see the Newsies and Les Miserables star perform this iconic number!
#TBT: Lena Hall Celebrates Opening Of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCHJanuary 30, 2020Ladies and gentleman, whether you like it or not, Hedwig! We're celebrating the birthday of Tony Award winner Lena Hall by looking back at her opening night of Hedwig and the Angry Inch at Broadway's Belasco Theatre! Check out the video to see Lena alongside Neil Patrick Harris, composer Stephen Trask, book writer John Cameron Mitchell, and more celebrating Hedwig's arrival on Broadway!
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING'S Kenny Tran Takes Over Instagram Sunday!January 25, 2020Get ready because Kenny Tran is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story this Sunday, January 26th, at the new musical Maybe Happy Ending, directed by Tony nominee Michael Arden! Be sure to tune in throughout the day to get a peek inside a two-show day at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre!
VIDEO: Sarah Brightman Performs 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina' In 1999January 23, 2020The truth is she never left us! Broadway's legendary star and original Christine in The Phantom of the Opera, Sarah Brightman, is performing the classic song 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina' from Evita in this throwback video from 1999. Check out the video to get a peek at Brightman portraying Eva Person and magnificently taking on the legendary music of Andrew Lloyd-Webber!
BEETLEJUICE's Kerry Butler Takes Over Instagram Saturday!January 24, 2020Get ready to head to the Netherworld because Beetlejuice's Kerry Butler is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story this Saturday, January 25th! Be sure to tune in throughout the day to get a peek inside the show's BroadwayCon panel and a two-show day at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre! All you gotta do is say his name as tune in!
BWW Flashback: Looking Back At PORGY AND BESS's Opening Night!January 21, 2020With David Alan Grier making his official return to Broadway tonight as Sergeant Vernon C. Waters in Roundabout Theatre Company's A Soldier's Play, we're looking back at his Tony-nominated turn as Sportin' Life in 2012's Tony-nominated production of The Gershwin's Porgy and Bess on the show's opening night. Check out the video to see Grier alongside Audra McDonald, Norm Lewis, Phillip Boykin, Joshua Henry, and more as they celebrate the special night!
BWW Readers Name The Top Jukebox Musical!January 21, 2020We asked, and you answered! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, reliable sources have reported that the Britney Spears musical Once Upon A One More Time is heading to Broadway. To celebrate, we asked BroadwayWorld readers to determine the best jukebox musical with the help of our bracket! Now we've gathered some of the most popular answers for your to enjoy, from classics like Jersey Boys and Mamma Mia to newer additions like Head Over Heels and Jagged Little Pill.
BWW Camp Guide - Everything You Need to Know About Camp Broadway in 2020January 20, 2020With the new year officially here, we're looking ahead to this coming summer and getting an in-depth look at some of the country's most prestigious summer theatre camps! We're chatting with the camps' faculty to find out about everything from the day-to-day life of campers to the variety of activities they get to experience. Today we're looking at Camp Broadways's summer programs and hearing all about being the little league of Broadway and more. Find out all of their answers!
#TBT: Looking Back At HAMILTON's Off-Broadway Opening In Honor Of Lin-Manuel Miranda's BirthdayJanuary 16, 2020They'll tell the story of tonight becuase today, January 16, marks the birthday of legendary In the Heights and Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda. In honor of the ocassion, we're looking back at where the story of the ten-dollar founding father began: The Public Theater. Check out the video to see Lin alongside Leslie Odom Jr., Phillipa Soo, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and more celebrating the show's Off-Broadway opening night!
BWW Readers Name The Jukebox Musicals Their Picks For The Next Jukebox Musical!January 20, 2020We asked, and you answered! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, reliable sources have reported to BroadwayWorld that the Britney Spears musical Once Upon A One More Time will begin Broadway previews at the Marquis Theatre on June 26th, 2020, with an official opening night set for July 30th. To celebrate, we asked BroadwayWorld readers to name the jukebox musicals that they'd like to see take the stage. Now we've gathered some of the most popular answers for you to enjoy!
VIDEO: See How THE LION KING's Giraffe Is Brought To LifeJanuary 16, 2020We're heading to the Pridelands to get a behind-the-scenes look at how Disney's smash hit musical The Lion King brings one of its animals, the giraffe, to life eight times a week with the help of four of the show's cast member, Ray Mercer. Check it out with the video!
VIDEO: Ari Afsar Performs 'We Won't Sleep' From The Upcoming Musical JEANNETTEJanuary 15, 2020Ari Afsar, who was the original Eliza Hamilton in Chicago's production of Hamilton, has released the first song from the upcoming musical Jeannette, which she created and is the composer and lyricist for. Check out the new music video to see Ari alongside Musicality, perform 'We Won't Sleep,' which she wrote with Nathan Fertig!
Celebrate National Swing Day With A Look At Broadway's Current Swings!January 15, 2020It's time to celebrate the people who keep so many shows afloat with their work ethic, adaptability and brains full of choreography: swings! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Actors Equity is celebrating its fifth annual Swing Day today, honoring the hard-working performers who stay ready to go on at a moment's notice, for multiple roles. We're getting in on the celebration by highlighting some of the swings that are lighting up the stage both on Broadway and on national tours.
Meet FROZEN's New Elsa And Anna: Ciara Renée And McKenzie Kurtz!January 15, 2020For the first time in forever, Disney's smash hit musical Frozen is getting a new pair of royal sisters! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Ciara Renée and McKenzie Kurtz will join the cast of Broadway's Frozen as Elsa and Anna on February 18 alongside Ryan McCartan as Hans. They take over the roles from Caissie Levy, Patti Murin, and Joe Carroll. To get you ready for coronation day, we're getting to know the show's two new leading ladies.
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals For GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRYJanuary 14, 2020The music of Bob Dylan is coming to Broadway this February with The Girl From the North Country, and we're getting a peek inside rehearsals! Check out the video to see what happens in the rehearsal room as the show's cast and creative prepare to move into the Belasco Theatre!