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Sidney Paterra

Sidney Paterra

Sidney is a Contributing Editor at BroadwayWorld and has been a superfan of theatre and all things Broadway for her entire life. She joined the BroadwayWolrd team as an Assistant Editor in 2021. Originally from North Carolina, she currently calls New York City home. When she is not covering the theater beat, you're likely to find her in the yoga studio or hanging with her dog, Hank, in Central Park.




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First Show:

Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella

Favorite Show:

Les Miserables will always be my favorite musical of all time, but I'm also a huge fan of Anastasia and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

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Video: Viral Group Boy Throb Sings Parody Cover of 'Maybe' from ANNIE
Video: Viral Group Boy Throb Sings Parody Cover of 'Maybe' from ANNIE
March 26, 2026

The viral acapella group, Boy Throb has released its latest viral video, a cover of “Maybe” from the classic musical, Annie. Check out the performance below as the group sings their hopes to bring bandmate, Darshan Magdum, to join them in Los Angeles.

Sardi’s To Close Temporarily As Shubert Organization Acquires Theatre District Landmark
Sardi’s To Close Temporarily As Shubert Organization Acquires Theatre District Landmark
March 26, 2026

Sardi’s, the historic Theatre District restaurant known for its celebrity caricatures, will temporarily close for renovations after being acquired by the Shubert Organization. The landmark venue is expected to reopen later this year with upgrades to infrastructure and new management. The restaurant has served as a central hub for the Broadway community since 1927.

Celebrate the Many Musicals of Elton John
Celebrate the Many Musicals of Elton John
March 25, 2026

It is the 79th birthday of music legend and theatre icon Elton John. In celebration of the big day, jam to this playlist featuring his theatre work along with his songs as featured in musicals.

All About DOG DAY AFTERNOON: How the Story Evolved from Page, to Screen, to Stage
All About DOG DAY AFTERNOON: How the Story Evolved from Page, to Screen, to Stage
March 14, 2026

xFew crime stories have captured the public imagination quite like Dog Day Afternoon. What began as a shocking real-life bank robbery in the 1970s quickly evolved into one of the most celebrated crime dramas in film history—and now, decades later, the story has found new life on the Broadway stage. 

Everything to Know About DEATH NOTE: THE MUSICAL
Everything to Know About DEATH NOTE: THE MUSICAL
March 13, 2026

If you are new to Death Note, there is a lot to catch up on. It has inspired multiple adaptations across television, film, novels, video games, and even stage productions, becoming one of the most influential franchises in contemporary Japanese pop culture. The musical features a score by Tony, Grammy and Emmy nominee Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Jack Murphy and a book by Ivan Menchell. Wildhorn and Murphy's past collaborations include The Civil War, Swing, Wonderland, Carmen, and Count of Monte Cristo. Wildhorn is perhaps best known for Jekyll & Hyde, Bonnie & Clyde, The Scarlet Pimpernall, and Dracula. Wildhorn's work on Death Note led to more manga adaptations, including Fist of the North Star in 2021 and Your Lie In April in 2022. I see Death Note as this total international, breaking the glass ceiling of what manga can be musically, around the world,' Wildhorn recently told BroadwayWorld.

Reading Into It- Broadway Books for 2026
Reading Into It- Broadway Books for 2026
March 15, 2026

A new Broadway season is here, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, some are based on books or the lives of famous people or real events, which you can add to your reading list. If you are seeing any of the these productions in 2026, check out how you can study up beforehand or unpack afterwards!

Broadway Stage and Screen- A Spring 2026 Watch Guide
Broadway Stage and Screen- A Spring 2026 Watch Guide
March 7, 2026

The new Broadway season is in full swing, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 12 have related films or series that you can watch from home. If you are seeing any of the below productions in 2026, check out how you can study up beforehand or unpack afterwards!

Playlist: Broadway Songs to Jumpstart Your Morning
Playlist: Broadway Songs to Jumpstart Your Morning
March 7, 2026

Spring is about to spring forward! Tonight, we will roll our clocks forward for the start of Daylight Savings Time, which means that tomorrow, we'll lose an hour. Get your morning going early with BroadwayWorld's specially curated list of showtunes to jumpstart your brand new day.

2 Broadway Shows Close Today
2 Broadway Shows Close Today
March 8, 2026

Broadway says goodbye to two productions. All Out: Comedy About Ambition takes its final bow at the Nederlander Theatre following 95 regular performances; and Bug plays its final performance at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre after 23 previews and 69 regular performances. The theatres will soon be home to Schmigadoon! and The Balusters respectively.

Kennedy Center Honors to Be Renamed 'Trump Kennedy Center Honors' for 2026 Ceremony
Kennedy Center Honors to Be Renamed 'Trump Kennedy Center Honors' for 2026 Ceremony
February 27, 2026

The Kennedy Center Honors will be renamed the “Trump Kennedy Center Honors,” according to The New York Times. The ceremony will relocate during the Kennedy Center’s planned two-year renovation.

Playlist: The Greatest Broadway Love Songs
Playlist: The Greatest Broadway Love Songs
February 14, 2026

Enjoy songs from musicals like The Bridges of Madison County, Hadestown, Wicked, Carousel, The Sound of Music, The Color Purple, Aida, West Side Story, The Phantom of the Opera, South Pacific, Parade, Follies, Cinderella, Funny Girl, Rent, Falsettos, and so many more!

HAIRSPRAY Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
HAIRSPRAY Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
February 28, 2026

It’s… Hairspray! BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this beloved musical has been up to since the show first graced the Broadway stage!

Encores! HIGH SPIRITS Brings Steven Pasquale & Phillipa Soo Together Onstage at Last
Encores! HIGH SPIRITS Brings Steven Pasquale & Phillipa Soo Together Onstage at Last
February 9, 2026

Broadway superstars Steven Pasquale and Phillipa Soo have been married for almost a decade, and yet New York City audiences have not yet seen them together onstage... until now! This February, the duo joins forces on the New York City Center stage for the first show of the Encores! season, High Spirits. 

Complete Guide to the 2026 Broadway Awards Season
November 30, -0001

The 2026 theatre awards season is here and keeping track of all of the important dates for the many ceremonies and their corresponding nomination announcements is no easy feat. Stay up to date on all the need-to-know facts with BroadwayWorld's full Awards Season Calendar below!

Lauren Gunderson Responds to Appearance in the Epstein Files- 'I'm Appalled'
Lauren Gunderson Responds to Appearance in the Epstein Files- 'I'm Appalled'
February 4, 2026

With the Justice Department's recent release of the Epstein Files, certain individuals have been implicated in the 3.5 million emails that were made public on Janury 30. One of them in the theatre community was playwright Lauren Gunderson, who is named 9 times in the files.

2026 Tony Awards FAQ: Everything You Need to Know
November 30, -0001

Broadway's biggest night will be back in 2026! The Tony Awards, Broadway's most beloved tradition, returns in June, honoring theater professionals for distinguished achievement in the 2025/2026 Broadway season. What can you expect this time around? We've got the scoop!

See Which Stars Have Played Mary Todd Lincoln in OH, MARY!
See Which Stars Have Played Mary Todd Lincoln in OH, MARY!
January 28, 2026

In light of the news that Oh, Mary! will be launching a U.S. Tour in 2026, BroadwayWorld is looking back at all of the stars who have played the title role of Mary Todd Lincoln! 

Martha Graham Dance Company Cancels Kennedy Center Engagement
Martha Graham Dance Company Cancels Kennedy Center Engagement
January 16, 2026

The Martha Graham Dance Company has canceled its scheduled April engagement at the Kennedy Center, removing the stop from its nationwide centennial tour.

Seattle Children’s Theatre Reconsidering Kennedy Center Run Of YOUNG DRAGON
Seattle Children’s Theatre Reconsidering Kennedy Center Run Of YOUNG DRAGON
January 12, 2026

Seattle Children’s Theatre is reviewing whether to move forward with a planned engagement of YOUNG DRAGON: A BRUCE LEE STORY at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Playlist: New Year, New You!
Playlist: New Year, New You!
January 3, 2026

2026 is here at last! What better time than the start of a new year to try to be your best self? Whether its sage advice for the body, mind, or spirit, there's nothing better than a good, old-fashioned makeover song to get you motivated. Check out 50 showtunes that will leave you feeling like a brand-new you!



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