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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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Broadway Jukebox: The Best of the Golden Age
Broadway Jukebox: The Best of the Golden Age
April 6, 2024

Widely regarded as the greatest period of growth for musical theatre as an artform, the artists of the Golden Age are to thank for the creation and development of musicals as we know them today. During this period, musical theatre took center stage in popular culture, rapidly gaining visibility worldwide and influence on television, film, and popular music.

THE NOTEBOOK's John Cardoza Held At Gunpoint on Easter
THE NOTEBOOK's John Cardoza Held At Gunpoint on Easter
April 1, 2024

John Cardoza, currently starring as 'Young Noah' in The Notebook on Broadway, was held at gunpoint inside a Dunkin Donuts after extending an offer to buy food for his assailant.

Michael Stuhlbarg Attacked By Homeless Man Ahead of PATRIOTS Previews
Michael Stuhlbarg Attacked By Homeless Man Ahead of PATRIOTS Previews
April 1, 2024

Michael Stuhlbarg, who is appearing on Broadway this season in Patriots, was attacked by a homeless man on the Upper East Side on Sunday night. 27-year-old Xavier Israel, who has been previously arrested for assault and robbery, hit Stuhlbarg on the back of his neck with a rock. 

CORRUPTION, JORDANS & More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows for April
CORRUPTION, JORDANS & More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows for April
April 1, 2024

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month.

What Was Vaudeville- A Brief History
What Was Vaudeville- A Brief History
March 31, 2024

Not long ago, venues across the country were selling out houses and packing in crowds- and it wasn't for plays, musicals, or concerts as we know them today. Vaudeville, while its time in the spotlight was short, laid the groundwork for many aspects of modern entertainment and had a profound impact on live theatre. Learn all about it here!

Broadway Jukebox: Broadway's Best Rock Musicals
Broadway Jukebox: Broadway's Best Rock Musicals
March 30, 2024

If Broadway's newest arrival has you craving some more head-banging, adrenaline-pumping rock anthems, you're in luck! BroadwayWorld has pulled together 75 of our favorite rock songs from the musical theatre canon.

THE WHO'S TOMMY on Broadway- A Complete Guide
THE WHO'S TOMMY on Broadway- A Complete Guide
March 29, 2024

Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about The Who's Tommy on Broadway. Check out all the details below!

Video: Watch Recovered Footage of Young Orson Welles in Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT
Video: Watch Recovered Footage of Young Orson Welles in Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT
March 27, 2024

Wellesnet has just uncovered vintage video footage of stage and screen legend Orson Welles at the ripe age of 17. Check out footage from a dress rehearsal for a production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night in 1933.

MOTHER PLAY Starring Lange, Parsons & Keenan-Bolger Delays First Preview
MOTHER PLAY Starring Lange, Parsons & Keenan-Bolger Delays First Preview
March 26, 2024

Second Stage Theater's Mother Play has delayed its first preview. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: The Lincoln Project Releases 'Phantom of the MAGA' Anti-Trump Parody
Video: The Lincoln Project Releases 'Phantom of the MAGA' Anti-Trump Parody
March 25, 2024

Watch 'Phantom of the MAGA' a The Phantom of the Opera, anti-Trump parody music video.

Broadway Stage and Screen- A Spring 2024 Watch Guide
Broadway Stage and Screen- A Spring 2024 Watch Guide
March 30, 2024

A new Broadway season has arrived at last, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 10 are already films that you can watch from home. If you are seeing any of the below productions in 2024, check out how you can study up beforehand or unpack afterwards!

From La Jolla Playhouse to Broadway - A Brief History
From La Jolla Playhouse to Broadway - A Brief History
March 24, 2024

Learn more about some of the Broadway productions that you may not have realized began their journey at La Jolla Playhouse! 

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway- A Complete Guide
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway- A Complete Guide
March 22, 2024

Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about Water for Elephants on Broadway. Check out all the details here.

Broadway Jukebox: 100 of Broadway's Angriest Songs
Broadway Jukebox: 100 of Broadway's Angriest Songs
March 23, 2024

Enjoy songs from musicals like: Jagged Little Pill, The Color Purple, Caroline, Or Change, Jesus Christ Superstar, Next to Normal, Dear Evan Hanse, Mean Girls, Ragtime, Six, Into the Woods, and more!

Celebrate 10 Years of ALADDIN on Broadway
Celebrate 10 Years of ALADDIN on Broadway
March 20, 2024

It's been a shining, shimmering, splendid run for Aladdin, Jasmine, Genie and the whole crew from Agrabah as Disney's hit musical adventure celebrates ten years on Broadway. Recap the show's decade on Broadway here.

The Plays of William Shakespeare- A Complete Guide
The Plays of William Shakespeare- A Complete Guide
March 17, 2024

Looking to brush up your Shakespeare? Though they were written over 400 years ago, the his plays continue to enthrall readers and theater enthusiasts alike. Let BroadwayWorld be your guide to insights and appreciation for the enduring brilliance of the Bard's literary legacy.

THE NOTEBOOK on Broadway- A Complete Guide
THE NOTEBOOK on Broadway- A Complete Guide
March 15, 2024

Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about The Notebook on Broadway.

Broadway Jukebox: 50 Showtunes About Growing Up
Broadway Jukebox: 50 Showtunes About Growing Up
March 16, 2024

A brand new coming of age musical begins performance on Broadway tonight! The Outsiders, the new musical based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton & Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark motion picture, begins previews. To mark the special day, we've rounded up 50 showtunes about growing up, growing old, and gaining perspective.

Video: The Best of Donna McKechnie
Video: The Best of Donna McKechnie
March 12, 2024

Tony Award-winner Donna McKechnie is back on Broadway this spring! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, she just assumed the role of Madame Morrible in Wicked. To celebrate Donna's triumphant return to the Broadway stage, we've rounded up just a few videos of our favorite performances from Broadway past.

A Complete 2024 Broadway Awards Season Calendar
A Complete 2024 Broadway Awards Season Calendar
March 12, 2024

The 2024 theatre awards season is quickly approaching, and keeping track of all of the important dates for the many ceremonies and their corresponding nomination announcements is no easy feat. BroadwayWorld has all of the details!



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