BWW Readers Name Their Weirdest Theatre Experiences!December 17, 2019We asked, and you delivered! We recently asked BroadwayWorld readers to name the weirdest theatre experiences they've either seen on stage or experienced while performing. Now we've gathered some of the standout answers for you to enjoy, with experiences from shows including Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Newsies, If/Then, and more. Check it all out!
VIDEO: Meet the London Cast of BE MORE CHILLDecember 9, 2019C-c-c'mon! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the viral hit musical Be More Chill is making its UK premiere this February at The Other Palace, and we're getting a first look at the cast that's bringing Jeremy Heere, Michael Mell, The Squip, and more to life in this new video. Check it out!
BWW Camp Guide - Everything You Need to Know About French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts in 2020December 5, 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 French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts to hear all about its focus on campers creating their own individualized programs with over 90 different activities to choose from.
BWW College Guide - 25 Major Universities Share How They Keep Their Theatre Programs RelevantDecember 5, 2019With college theatre program auditions in full swing, we're delving into some of the country's most prestigious theatre programs to learn more about everything from their audition processes to how they're preparing students for post-grad life, and more. Today we're chatting with twenty-five different major universities to find out how they ensure that their programs continue to stay as relevant as possible over the years.
BWW Readers Name Their Most Memorable Stage Door Experiences From Hamilton, Anastasia, and More!December 3, 2019We asked, and you answered! We recently asked BroadwayWorld readers to name the most memorable moments they've ever had at the stage door of a show. We've gathered some of the standout answers for you to enjoy, with hilarious and heartfelt interactions with cast members from shows including Hamilton, Mean Girls, Anastasia, and more. Head down memory lane with these responses!
VIDEO: Get a Sneak Peek at THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: LIVE ON STAGE!December 3, 2019December 7th is going to be far from a typical Bikini Bottom day because The Spongebob Musical: Live On Stage! is coming to Nickelodeon! We're getting a sneak peek at the Tony-nominated musical is coming to the small screen with stars from its original Broadway cast, including Ethan Slater, Danny Skinner, Gavin Lee, and more. Have the best day ever with this video!
VIDEO: Jordan Fisher Prepares To Join DEAR EVAN HANSENDecember 3, 2019All we see is sky because Jordan Fisher is officially Broadway's next Evan Hansen! We're getting a first look at the star preparing to take his first bow in the Tony-winning hit musical Dear Evan Hansen. Check out the video to see Jordan talk about his first experience seeing the show, what he looks forward to in playing the role, and more!
BWW College Guide - Everything You Need to Know About The Hartt School in 2019/2020December 2, 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 Hartt School at the University of Hartford, including its guest directors and artists, senior showcase, and more.
BWW College Guide - Everything You Need to Know About Elon University in 2019/2020November 27, 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 Elon University's Department of Performing Arts, with its focus on the art and business.
BWW Exclusive: Get A Behind The Scenes Look At BETWEEN THE LINES At Second StageNovember 26, 2019We're getting an exclusive look behind the scenes at at the new musical Between the Lines, which is set to begin performances at Off-Broadway's Tony Kiser Theater at Second Stage this April! Check out the video to see the show's songwriting team, Elyssa Samsel & Kate Anderson, giving us a look at what the show is all about and what audiences can expect!
BWW Readers Name Their Favorite Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances!November 27, 2019We asked, and you answered! To get ready for this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, we asked BroadwayWorld readers to name their favorite Broadway performances from the parade have been their favorites in years past. Now we've compiled of the most popular answers for you to enjoy, including Mean Girls, The Prom, Anastasia, Newsies, and more. Check them all out!
TINA's Kayla Davion Takes Over Instagram For The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!November 26, 2019This is simply the best! Kayla Davion from Tina - The Tina Turner Musical is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story this Thursday, November 28th, at the show's performance on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Be sure to tune in to get a behind-the-scenes look at the cast rollin' on the parade with a special performance!
Video Roundup: SIX Fans Bring The Queens To TikTokNovember 25, 2019We're getting welcomed to the show to the historemix thanks to fans of the hit musical SIX taking to TikTok! Anne Boleyn, Katherine Howard, and the rest of the queens have come to the new social media platform through the show's songs including 'Don't Lose Ur Head,' 'All You Wanna Do' and 'Get Down.' We've compiled some of the standout posts for you to enjoy, including ones from the show's queens themselves; check them all out!
BWW Readers Name The Shows Their Colleges Are Performing This Fall, Including Fun Home, Dogfight, and More!December 2, 2019We asked, and you answered! To celebrate the importance of arts in education, we asked BroadwayWorld readers to let us know which shows their colleges are performing this fall. We received so many responses that we've now gathered even more of the most popular answers for you to enjoy, with roles ranging from classics like Pippin and Guys and Dolls to newer additions like Fun Home and A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder! Check them all out!
#TBT: Billy Porter Works on a 'More Masculine' Lola On TURNING THE TABLESNovember 21, 2019We're getting welcomed to the Land of Lola as we look back at the second season of the hit web series Turning the Tables! Check out this episode to see as Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award winner Billy Porter gets some help in the audition room creating a more masculine Lola from Kinky Boots thanks to Ellyn Marie Marsh, Andrew Briedis, Andrew Chappelle, and Julia Mattison!
BWW Readers Sound Off About Why They Love Theatre!November 21, 2019It's time to celebrate all things theatre because yesterday was Love Theatre Day! To get in the spirit, we asked BroadwayWorld readers to let us know what made them fall in love with theatre. We've now gathered some of the standout responses from both onstage and offstage Broadway lovers, with answers ranging from theatre's acceptance of everyone to casts becoming family and beyond. See the huge impact that theatre can have by checking out all of the answers!
VIDEO: Ryan McCartan Performs 'Don't Wanna Fight' At Feinstein's/54 BelowNovember 19, 2019Ryan McCartan, who can currently be seen as Mac in Roundabout Theatre Company's Scotland, PA, just made his solo show debut at Feinstein's/54 Below. We're getting a peek inside the concert with his performance of 'Don't Wanna Fight' by Alabama Shakes. Check it out with the video!