BWW Readers Name The TV Shows That Should Get Stage Adaptations!January 13, 2020We asked, and you answered! The classic television show The Nanny is being developed as a musical with the help of Fran Drescher, Peter Marc Jacobson, and Rachel Bloom. To celebrate we asked BroadwayWorld readers to name the other TV shows that they'd like to see come to the stage. Now we've gathered some of the most popular answers for you to enjoy, from classics like The Golden Girls and Bewitched to more recent favorites like Smash and The Good Place.
BWW Flashback: Celebrate BEAUTIFUL's Anniversary By Looking Back At Opening Night!January 12, 2020Today is truly one fine day because it is the sixth anniversary of the hit musical Beautiful opening at Broadway's Stephen Sondheim Theatre! In honor of the occasion, we're looking back at the cast and creative team feeling the earth move on the show's opening night! Check out the video to see Jessie Mueller, Anika Larsen, Jarrod Spector, and more celebrating the special night!
VIDEO: Austin Scott Sings 'Slow Train Coming' from Broadway-Bound GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRYJanuary 9, 2020The upcoming Broadway production of the acclaimed musical Girl from the North Country has partnered with Facebook for an exclusive 'First Listen' series of videos, recorded live from their downtown NYC Studio. The latest video in the series features Austin Scott performing Bob Dylan's 'Slow Train Coming,' joined by fellow cast members Jeannette Bayardelle, Kimber Elayne Sprawl and Mare Winningham. Check out the full video!
#TBT: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Becomes The Longest-Running Musical In Broadway HistoryJanuary 9, 2020The legendary musical The Phantom of the Opera has been bringing the music of the night to Broadway audiences for over 31 years, and 14 years ago today, the production surpassed Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats to become the longest-running musical in Broadway history! To celebrate the history-making anniversary, we're throwing it back to that special night with the Tony-winning original Phantom Michael Crawford and Howard McGillin commemorating the special occasion!
Everything To Know About YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN!January 9, 2020It's alive! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, ABC will debut its latest live musical event this fall with 'Young Frankenstein Live!', produced by the legendary Mel Brooks. With the show about bring the Transylvania Mania to television audiences across the country, we've gathered all the info you need to know, from the original classic film to its Broadway adaptation. Put on the ritz by checking it all out!
EMOJILAND's George Abud Takes Over Instagram Saturday!January 10, 2020Get ready because George Abud is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story at the new Off-Broadway musical Emojiand this Saturday, January 11th! Be sure to tune in throughout the day for a behind-the-scenes look at a two-show day with Lesli Margherita, Josh Lamon, Ann Harada, and more!
BWW Camp Guide - Everything You Need to Know About Acting Manitou Theater Camp in 2020January 8, 2020With 2020 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 Acting Manitou Theater Camp and hearing all about its focus on community, lasting friendships, and more. Find out all of their answers!
BWW Readers Name The Shows That Should Get Live Musical TV Adaptations!January 8, 2020We asked, and you answered! As BroadwayWorld previously announced, the Mel Brooks musical Young Frankenstein is getting a live musical adaptation on ABC this fall. In anticipation of the television musical event, we asked BroadwayWorld readers to name the other shows that they would like to see come to the small screen and get the live musical treatment. Now we've gathered some of the most popular answers for your to enjoy!
BWW Camp Guide - Everything You Need to Know About Broadway Artists Alliance in 2020January 6, 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 Broadway Artists Alliance's summer intensives and hearing all about its variety of electives, private coaching, and more.
VIDEO: WAITRESS Takes Its Final Broadway BowJanuary 5, 2020Sugar, butter, farewell! Broadway said happy trails to the smash-hit musical Waitress on Sunday January 5th. BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the emotional goodbye speeches from the show's creative team, including director Diane Paulus and composer and lyricist Sara Bareilles. Head to the diner by checking out the video!
TV: Look Back At FUN HOME's Opening NightJanuary 3, 2020It's time to come to the Fun Home! As BroadwayWord previously reported, Academy Award-nominated actor Jake Gyllenhaal will produce an upcoming big screen adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical Fun Home, where he will also portray Bruce Bechdel. To celebrate and get ready to head back to Maple Avenue, we're looking back at the show's Broadway opening night. Check out the video to get a peek at Michael Cerveris, Judy Kuhn, Beth Malone, and more on the big night!
#TBT: Look Back At WAITRESS's Opening Night On Broadway!January 2, 2020Sugar, butter, Waitress! As Broadway's smash hit musical Waitress gets ready to close up shop at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on Sunday January 5th, we're heading to the diner for a look back at the show's opening night! Check out the video to see the production's original stars Jessie Mueller, Drew Gehling, Keala Settle, and more celebrating the show's official first bow and giving us a taste of why Waitress is something special!
BWW Readers Name The Best Broadway Songs Of The Decade!January 2, 2020We asked, and you answered! With the decade officially at an end, we asked BroadwayWorld readers to determine what Broadway's song of the decade is with the help of our very own bracket! Now we've compiled some of the top picks for you to enjoy, including songs from fan-favorite shows like Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, Be More Chill, and more. Get your headphones ready and check out all of the songs!
BWW Readers Name The Musicals That Should Be Revived In The 2020s!December 30, 2019We asked, and you answered! With the 2010s coming to a close, we asked BroadwayWorld readers to name the revivals that they'd like to see in the new decade. Now we've gathered some of the most popular answers for you to enjoy, from musical classics like Mame and Parade to more recent favorites like Bonnie & Clyde and The Great Comet. Get a look at all of the picks!
BWW Readers Name The Movies, TV Shows, and Books That Should Be Adapted For The Stage In The 2020s!December 27, 2019We asked, and you answered! With the decade coming to a close, we asked BroadwayWorld readers to name the recent films, televisions shows, and books that they would most like to see adapted for the stage in the 2020s. Now we've compiled some of the most popular answers for you to enjoy, including The Greatest Showman, Love Simon, and more. Take a trip down memory lane by checking it all out!
VIDEO: CHICAGO in Mexico Cast Members Perform 'Jingle Bell Rock'December 23, 2019Jingle bell time is a swell time to see a special performance from the cast of Chicago! Four of the men from the show's Mexico production took to the stage for a razzle dazzling Spanish version of 'Jingle Bell Rock' to celebrate the holiday season. Check it out with the video!
BWW College Guide - Everything You Need to Know About Middlebury College in 2019/2020December 23, 2019We're taking a in-depth look at some of the country's most prestigious college theatre programs to help students learn all about the variety of options they have at their disposal to further their education. With the help of the schools' faculty, we're highlighting insights about everything from audition advice to real world experience and more. Today we're taking a look at the Middlebury College's Department of Theatre, including its Off-Broadway theatre company and more.