THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA's Solea Pfeiffer Takes Over Instagram Saturday!December 20, 2019The beauty is when you realize that The Light in the Piazza's Solea Pfeiffer is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story this Saturday, December 21st! Be sure to tune in throughout the day to get a behind-the-scenes look at Solea alongside Renee Fleming, Rob Houchen, and more in this classic Adam Guettel musical!
VIDEO: THE LION KING's Three Hyenas Celebrate 5000 Broadway PerformancesDecember 19, 2019We're heading to the Pridelands to get a behind-the-scenes look at the three hyenas of Disney's smash hit musical The Lion King: James Brown-Orleans (Banzai), Enrique Segura (Ed), and Bonita Hamilton (Shenzi) as the trio celebrates 5000 performances together on Broadway. Check it out with this video!
VIDEO: Get A Peek Inside The FROZEN Tour's Set Load-InDecember 19, 2019Let the storm rage on because we're getting an inside look at the Frozen tour with this special time-lapse of everything that it takes to load in the production's show-stopping set at each tour stop. Head to Arendelle by checking out the video!
VIDEO: Meet THE LION KING Tour's Simba, Brandon A. McCallDecember 16, 2019We're heading to the Pridelands to get to know Brandon A. McCall, who is currently playing Simba in the North American tour of the smash hit musical The Lion King. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Disney classic with the video!
VIDEO: Isaac Powell Sings WEST SIDE STORY's 'Something's Coming'December 16, 2019Something great is coming! With the Broadway revival of West Side Story currently in previews, the show's very own Tony, Isaac Powell, took to the stage at Live from Here with Chris Thile to perform the show's iconic song 'Something's Coming.' Check out the full performance with this video!
BWW Camp Guide - Everything You Need to Know About Stagedoor Manor in 2020December 16, 2019With the new year quickly approaching, 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 Stagedoor Manor and hearing all about its focus on letting all of its students shine and more. Find out all of their answers!
BWW College Guide - Everything You Need to Know About Abilene Christian University in 2019/2020December 17, 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 Abilene Christian University's theatre department, including its summer Shakespeare Festival and more.
BWW College Guide - Everything You Need to Know About Webster University in 2019/2020December 16, 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 everything from audition advice to real world experience and more. Today we're looking at Webster University's Conservatory of Theatre Arts, including its association with professional theatre companies and more.
BWW Camp Guide - Everything You Need to Know About Coastal Broadway Collaborative in 2020December 13, 2019With the new year quickly approaching, 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 the Coastal Broadway Collaborative to hear all about its guest artists, intense musical theatre training, and more. Find out all of their answers!
BWW College Guide - Everything You Need to Know About Anderson University in 2019/2020December 13, 2019It's that time of year when students all across the country are heading into auditions for college theatre program, so we're taking a closer look some of the country's standout theatre programs. We're chatting with members of the schools' faculty to give you a better idea at what to expect from their programs, with insight into the audition advice, life after graduation, and more. Today we're looking into The South Carolina School for the Arts at Anderson University, including their relationships with regional theatre and their professional networks around the world.
VIDEO: Erika Jayne Prepares To Make Broadway Debut In CHICAGODecember 12, 2019The name on everybody's lips is gonna be Erika Jayne! The star of 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' is set to joining the cast of the long-running hit musical Chicago as Roxie Hart this January, and we're getting a look as she prepares to make her Broadway debut in the production. Check it out with this video!
TV: Looking Back At Harry Connick Jr.'s Opening Night In ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVERDecember 12, 2019Harry Connick Jr. is making his official return to Broadway tonight with the opening night of Harry Connick, Jr. - A Celebration of Cole Porter. To celebrate, we're looking back at his turn in Broadway's On a Clear Day You Can See Forever opposite Tony winner Jessie Mueller. Check out this video to get a peek inside the show's opening night festivities, including a special peek at Jessie's first time ever meeting Harry's former co-star Kelli O'Hara!
VIDEO: Norm Lewis Performs THE WIZ's 'Home' At Feinstein's/54 BelowDecember 12, 2019Feinstein's/54 Below is going to be a place where there's love overflowing when Tony nominee Norm Lewis takes the stage this December! Norm recently gave a preview of his upcoming concert with a performance of the classic song 'Home' from The Wiz! Check out the full song!
BWW Readers Name The Best Broadway Performances Of The Decade!December 17, 2019We asked, and you answered! With the decade coming to a close, we asked BroadwayWorld readers to name the standout Broadway performances that they think were the best of the 2010s. Now we've compiled some of the most popular answers for you to enjoy, including ones from fan favorite shows like Dear Evan Hansen, Hamilton, Newsies, and more. Take a trip down memory lane by checking it all out!
Broadway Reacts To The IN THE HEIGHTS Movie TrailerDecember 12, 2019Lights up in Washington Heights! The trailer for the upcoming film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony-winning musical In the Heights was just released, and the Broadway community is buzzing with excitement for Washington Heights coming to the big screen! Stage favorites including Lea Salonga, Karen Olivo, Josh Gad, Telly Leung, and more have taken to Twitter to express their emotions about the new trailer. Check out what they all had to say!
VIDEO: See How THE LION KING's Elephant Is Brought To LifeDecember 11, 2019We'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 elephant, to life eight times a week with the help of four of the show's cast members. Check it out with this video!
LOVE ACTUALLY?'s Kayla Catan Takes Over Instagram Sunday!December 14, 2019It's time to get in the holiday spirit because Kayla Catan is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story at Off-Broadway's Love Actually? this Sunday, December 15th at The Jerry Orbach Theater. Be sure to tune in throughout the day to get a peek behind the scenes of Off-Broadway's unauthorized musical parody of the classic holiday film. Love is going to be all around, so you're not gonna want to miss it!
BEETLEJUICE Fans Respond To The Production Announcing ClosingDecember 10, 2019Fans of the ghost with the most took to Twitter to express their emotions about the announcement of Beetlejuice taking its final bow at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre, with the hashtag #SaveBeetlejuice trending on Twitter and several petitions popping up on Change.org in an attempt to save the production. We've gathered some of the standout social posts for you to enjoy, including cast members' reactions to the outpouring of love of the haunting show. Check it all out!