VIDEO: Colleen Ballinger Vlogs At Her WAITRESS Final PerformanceSeptember 18, 2019Sugar, butter, Colleen! Waitress said goodbye to one of its stars, Colleen Ballinger, this past weekend as she took her final bow as Dawn. Colleen took her fans behind the scenes throughout the day of her last performance in her latest vlog, including a curtain call speech from director Diane Paulus. Check out the full video below!
VIDEO: Ethan Slater Performs '(Just a) Simple Sponge' at 54 BelowSeptember 18, 2019Ethan Slater, recent Tony Award nominated star of Spongebob Squarepants, made his Feinstein's/54 Below debut earlier this summer with songs that explored the question, 'why do I write?' Now we have a peek inside his show with his performance of '(Just a) Simple Sponge'. Check out the full video!
Everything To Know About The Broadway Flea Market And Grand Auction!September 21, 2019It's time to break out your show shirts and Playbills because the annual Broadway Flea Market and Grand Auction is returning to the theatre district this Sunday, September 22nd. To prepare you to experience the ultimate theatrical treasure hunt, we've put together a guide to the ins and outs of the Broadway Flea Market, from the show tables to the autograph table and the auctions. Check it all out!
Meet the ANASTASIA Tour's Dmitry, Jake Levy!September 18, 2019Welcome to his Petersburg! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Jake Levy is set to assume the role of Dmitry on the national tour of Anastasia beginning on October 8th at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles. To prepare you to meet the kid on the fly, we're getting to know the star by looking at some of his most memorable performances. Check it all out!
VIDEO: Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Bringing FROZEN's Sven To LifeSeptember 17, 2019We're heading to Arendelle to get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to bring Sven to life in the hit Broadway musical Frozen. Check out the video below to see the magic that goes into Andrew Pirozzi and Adam Jepsen performing as the iconic reindeer on the stage of the St. James Theatre.
VIDEO: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Cast Makes Flower ArrangementsSeptember 17, 2019We're heading down to Skid Row for a look at the cast of Pasadena Playhouse's Little Shop of Horrors chatting about the production while trying their hand at arranging their own bouquet of flowers. Check out the video to see MJ Rodriguez, Kevin Chamberlin, and more making their arrangements!
BWW Readers Sound Off About the Use of Cell Phones In The TheatreSeptember 17, 2019We asked, and you answered! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, discussion has been stirring about the use of cell phones in the theatre after Slave Play's playwright, Jeremy O. Harris, shared on social media that the production held the curtain briefly for pop-star Rhianna - and that she texted him during the show. With the debate in full swing, we asked BroadwayWorld readers to share their opinions on the subject with us. Check out some of the answers!
Ask BWW: Understudies vs. Swings. vs. StandbysSeptember 19, 2019You asked, and we've answered! We asked BroadwayWorld readers to give us their most burning questions about theatre's inner workings, and we received a question about the difference between understudies, swings, and standbys. So we've put together a guide to understand the differences and to give you a peek into what it's like filling these roles on stage. Check it all out!
BWW Roundup: Broadway Remembers Phyllis NewmanSeptember 16, 2019As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the legendary Phyllis Newman just passed away at the age of 86. Many of Broadway's best have taken to social media to share their fond memories of the Tony-winning actress, who was also known for raising awareness of women's health issues and needs in the entertainment industry. Check out responses from Bernadette Peters, Kristin Chenoweth, Barbara Streisand, and more!
MEAN GIRLS' Jonalyn Saxer Takes Over Instagram Sunday!September 21, 2019This is so fetch! Jonalyn Saxer is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story this Sunday, September 22nd, at the national tour of Mean Girls. Be sure to tune in throughout the day to get a behind-the-scenes look for a two-show day at the Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo, New York.
Meet the MEAN GIRLS Tour's Regina, Mariah Rose Faith!September 21, 2019This is so fetch! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Cady, Regina, Janis, and the whole gang from the hit Tony-nominated musical Mean Girls is heading on the road! To celebrate the production beginning performances and bringing North Shore High all across the country, we're getting to know the queen bee herself, Mariah Rose Faith! Check it all out to learn all about the star and see some of her most memorable performances!
BWW Readers Speak Up About the Importance of Arts in Education!September 10, 2019We've asked, and you've answered! This week marks the National Arts in Education Week, celebrating the vitality of art forms, including theatre, in our school systems. In honor of the occasion, we asked BroadwayWorld readers to tell us why the arts are so crucial to education. Check out some of the most heartfelt answers, and keep checking back in throughout the week as we add even more responses!
TV: Celebrate National Read a Book Day With a MATILDA Opening Night Throwback!September 6, 2019Attention, maggots: it's time to head to Crunchem Hall because we're celebrating National Read a Book Day by looking back at the Broadway opening of Matilda the Musical! Check out the video to see Lesli Margherita, Bertie Carvel, Gabriel Ebert, and more of the show's revolting children celebrating this miracle of a show!
Meet MEAN GIRLS' New Regina, Renee Rapp!September 9, 2019Her name is Renee Rapp, and she is a massive deal. As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Jimmy Award winner Renee Rapp is set to take over the role of Regina George in the hit Broadway production of Mean Girls. To get ready to see her head to North Shore High, we're looking back at some of her most memorable performances. Check it all out!
BWW Flashback: Look Back At Taylor Louderman's MEAN GIRLS Journey!September 7, 2019Her name is Taylor Louderman, and she is a massive deal. As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the queen bee herself is taking her final bow as Regina George in the Broadway production of Mean Girls this Sunday, September 8th. To celebrate, we're looking back at her journey at North Shore High, from the casting announcement to the D.C. run to Broadway opening and beyond. Check it all out!