THE SOUND OF MUSIC's Tally Sessions Takes Over Instagram Saturday!November 15, 2019The hills are alive because Tally Sessions is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story at Asolo Repertory Theatre's The Sound of Music this Saturday, November 16th! Be sure to tune in throughout the day to get a peek behind the scenes of the iconic musical exactly 60 years after the original Broadway production opened!
BWW College Guide - Everything You Need to Know About California Institute of the Arts in 2019/2020November 7, 2019With college theatre program auditions just around the corner, we're highlighting some of the most prestigious theatre programs from all across the United States to give you insight into what to expect from their programs, from audition advice to real world experience and more. Today we're chatting with faculty from the California Institute of the Arts' School of Theater about its professional performance opportunities and support of original student plays.
NEWSIES' Chaz Wolcott Takes Over Instagram Sunday!November 9, 2019The world will know that Chaz Wolcott is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story at Arena Stage's production of Newsies this Sunday, November 10th! Be sure to seize the day and follow along throughout the day for a look behind the scenes at a two-show day with Jack, Davey, Katherine, and all of the kings of New York!
BWW Readers Tell Us Even More Funny On-Stage Mishaps!November 7, 2019We asked, and you delivered! We recently asked BroadwayWorld readers to name the funniest on-stage mishaps they've either seen on stage or experienced while performing. We received so many hilarious responses for our first roundup that we've gathered even more for you to enjoy, with mishaps from shows including Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Waitress, Newsies, and more. Get ready to laugh with these responses!
BWW Flashback: Celebrate JERSEY BOYS' 14th Anniversary With a Look Back at the Show's Journey!November 6, 2019It's just too good to be true! Today marks fourteen years since Jersey first came to the Great White Way with Jersey Boys! To celebrate the anniversary of The Four Seasons walking like a man, we're looking back at the show's journey, from its first Broadway rehearsals all the way through its final performance at the August Wilson Theatre. Check out the show's memorable moments, including some of its standout performances, along with photos from BroadwayWorld's archives!
BWW College Guide - Everything You Need to Know About College of the Ozarks in 2019/2020November 11, 2019With college theatre program auditions just around the corner, we're highlighting some of the most prestigious theatre programs from all across the United States to give you insight into what to expect from their programs, from audition advice to real world experience and more. Today we're chatting with faculty from the College of the Ozarks Theatre department about being a work study college and more!
BWW College Guide - Everything You Need to Know About University of Oklahoma in 2019/2020November 5, 2019With college theatre program auditions just around the corner, we're highlighting some of the most prestigious theatre programs from all across the United States to give you insight into what to expect from their programs, from audition advice to real world experience and more. Today we're chatting with faculty from University of Oklahoma's Weitzenhoffer School of Musical Theatre about its performance opportunities and major creative leaders.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL's Hannah Elless Takes Over Instagram Thursday!November 6, 2019Get ready for some holiday cheer because A Christmas Carol's Hannah Elless is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story this Thursday, November 7th! Be sure to tune in throughout the day to get a peek inside the show's first preview at the Lyceum Theatre. You're not gonna want to miss this takeover that is sure to bring joy to the world!
BWW College Guide - Tips From 25 Major Universities About College Program AuditionsNovember 4, 2019With college theatre program auditions just around the corner, we're taking a closer at some of the most prestigious theatre programs from all across the country and learning about everything from from the audition process to real world experience and more thanks to the schools' faculty. Today we're looking at what advice from twenty-five different major universities about auditioning for their programs. Hear what schools from AMDA, University of Michigan, and more had to say!
BWW College Guide - Everything You Need to Know About Missouri State University in 2019/2020November 6, 2019With college theatre program auditions just around the corner, we're highlighting some of the most prestigious theatre programs from all across the United States to give you insight into what to expect from their programs, from audition advice to real world experience and more. Today we're chatting with faculty from Missouri State University's Theatre Department about its professional summer theatre and showcases on both coasts.
BWW Readers Recall Their Most Memorable Theatre Experiences!November 1, 2019We asked, and you answered! We recently asked BroadwayWorld readers to name their most memorable theatre experiences, whether in the audience or on stage. Now we've gathered some of the standout answers for you to enjoy, with answers involving Hamilton, The Prom, Head Over Heels, and more. Head down memory lane with these responses!
VIDEO: BEETLEJUICE Holds Halloween Costume ContestOctober 31, 2019Fans of Beetlejuice headed to the Netherworld every Thursday throughout October to show off their costumes inspired by the ghost with the most at the show's costume contests. Check out this video to get a look at some of the standout entries, including Beetlejuice, Lydia, the Girl Scout, and more!
#TBT: Katherine McPhee Makes Her Broadway Debut in WAITRESSOctober 31, 2019Katherine McPhee is heading back to the diner! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the star is making her return to the role of Jenna in Waitress for the show's final weeks. To get ready for the return of this queen of kindness and goodness, we're looking back at our chat with her and co-star Drew Gehling just days before opening up in the show in April 2018. Check it out with this video!
VIDEO: Shoshana Bean Performs Rendition Of Sondheim's 'Finishing the Hat'October 30, 2019We're getting a peek inside Shoshana Bean's latest dressing room session, this time performing Stephen Sondheim's classic song 'Finishing the Hat' from Sunday in the Park with George. Bean states in the video's description, 'Sondheim is the musical theater Bible. . .and Sunday in the Park is one of my favorite shows of all time.' Check out the video below to see Bean, alongside Nir Felder in guitar, give their new take on the musical theatre staple!
VIDEO: Four Evans From DEAR EVAN HANSEN Perform 'For Forever'October 29, 2019All we see is sky because the four Evans from the Tony-winning Dear Evan Hansen's Broadway, Tour, London, and Toronto productions are giving us special performance of 'For Forever.' Check out the video to see Andrew Barth Feldman, Stephen Christopher Anthony, Sam Tutty, and Robert Markus perform the iconic Pasek & Paul song together.
Where is the WICKED Original Cast Now?October 30, 2019Oh what a celebration we'll have today because it's the sixteenth anniversary of Wicked, which opened at Broadway's Gershwin Theatre on October 30, 2003. We're helping our fellow Ozians rejoicify by looking back at what the show's original cast has been up to since leaving the smash hit, including Idina Menzel, Kristin Chenoweth, Norbert Leo Butz, and more. Check it all out!
BWW Readers Show Off Their Broadway Halloween Costumes!October 30, 2019Crank the bass, it's Halloween! With spooky season officially underway, we asked BroadwayWorld readers to show off their Broadway Halloween costumes! Now we've compiled some of this year's standout costumes to get you in the Halloween spirit! Get a peek at some of the most iconic costumes, with characters from current Broadway favorites like Beetlejuice and Hadestown to musical classics like Les Miserables and Beauty and the Beast!