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Video: Schele Williams Opens Up About Her Two-Show Season
Video: Schele Williams Opens Up About Her Two-Show Season
by Survival Jobs - September 19, 2024


In this episode, Williams spills the tea on her friend and co-director, Michael Grief, who called her to join him in directing The Notebook and how they worked together so seamlessly to maintain one vision.

Review Roundup: Kathryn Hahn Stars in Marvel's AGATHA ALL ALONG
Review Roundup: Kathryn Hahn Stars in Marvel's AGATHA ALL ALONG
by Josh Sharpe - September 19, 2024


Agatha is back! On Wednesday, September 18 the WandaVision spinoff Agatha All Along hit Disney+ with a two-episode premiere. The series sees Kathryn Hahn reprising her role as the titular witch. Find out what critics think here!

Video: ¡VIVA! BROADWAY Exhibit Spotlighted on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
Video: ¡VIVA! BROADWAY Exhibit Spotlighted on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - September 19, 2024


On Thursday, Good Morning America featured a special segment highlighting the new ¡Viva! Broadway exhibit at the Museum of Broadway, which celebrates Latiné and Hispanic heritage on Broadway. Luis A. Miranda Jr., father of Lin-Manuel Miranda, was interviewed along with EGOT winner Rita Moreno. 

Estelle Parsons and Mary Beth Peil to Star in Irish Rep's THE DEAD, 1904
Estelle Parsons and Mary Beth Peil to Star in Irish Rep's THE DEAD, 1904
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 19, 2024


Academy Award winner Estelle Parsons and Obie Award winner and Tony Award nominee Mary Beth Peil will come to The American Irish Historical Society townhouse for the long-awaited return of The Dead, 1904. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: A WONDERFUL WORLD Parades to Studio 54
Video: A WONDERFUL WORLD Parades to Studio 54
by Joey Mervis - September 19, 2024


A Wonderful World has found a new home on Broadway! The new musical, which played in Chicago and New Orleans last year, has officially arrived at Studio 54, and the company made sure that all of the theatre district knew about it. In the video, watch as the company leads a Second Line parade and chats more about what audience can expect!

Max Chernin & Talia Suskauer Will Lead PARADE On Tour
Max Chernin & Talia Suskauer Will Lead PARADE On Tour
by Joshua Wright - September 19, 2024


BroadwayWorld has learned that Max Chernin and Talia Suskauer will lead the tour of Broadway revival of Parade as Leo and Lucille Frank, which will tour in 2025.

Video: The Best of Danny Burstein
Video: The Best of Danny Burstein
by Sidney Paterra - September 19, 2024


Gypsy has found a Herbie in Tony winner Danny Burstein, who will join previously announced Audra McDonald in the much-anticipated new revival. While we await the start of previews, recap some of his greatest onstage highlights with these videos.

Sherie Rene Scott and Nicholas Christopher Are the Next Stars of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRO
Sherie Rene Scott and Nicholas Christopher Are the Next Stars of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Nicole Rosky - September 19, 2024


Sherie Rene Scott and Nicholas Christopher will soon join the off-Broadway cast of the hit revival of Little Shop of Horrors as 'Audrey' and 'Seymour' respectively. Check out all of the details about when they join the cast here!

Virginia Rep Faces Permanent Closure Without Urgent $600K Support
Virginia Rep Faces Permanent Closure Without Urgent $600K Support
by Joshua Wright - September 19, 2024


Virginia Repertory Theatre, Central Virginia’s largest professional theatre company, is facing an urgent financial crisis that could lead to its permanent closure. The theatre announced that unless it can raise $600,000 in the coming weeks, its current production of Stephen King’s Misery will be its last.

Joaquina Kalukango, John Clay III & Rodd Cyrus Join RAGTIME at City Center
Joaquina Kalukango, John Clay III & Rodd Cyrus Join RAGTIME at City Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 19, 2024


Additional cast members will be joining the Annual Gala Presentation Ragtime at New York City Center, including Joaquina Kalukango, John Clay III and more. Ragtime follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

HELL'S KITCHEN & More to Offer Tickets Supporting The Entertainment Community Fund
HELL'S KITCHEN & More to Offer Tickets Supporting The Entertainment Community Fund
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 19, 2024


Hell’s Kitchen, Cabaret and The Lion King will host performances with tickets dedicated to supporting The Entertainment Community Fund. Learn more about how to support The Fund, and see how to purchase tickets.

OH, MARY! Extends Through January 2025
OH, MARY! Extends Through January 2025
by Stephi Wild - September 19, 2024


Following five record-breaking weeks at the Lyceum Theatre, the producers of Oh, Mary! announced that Cole Escola's hit comedy has extended through January 19, 2025.

Danny Burstein Will Join Audra McDonald in GYPSY
Danny Burstein Will Join Audra McDonald in GYPSY
by Nicole Rosky - September 19, 2024


Tony Award Winner Danny Burstein will star as “Herbie” opposite six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald “Rose” in GYPSY. We have all of the details here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 19, 2024
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 19, 2024
by - September 19, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 19, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos/Video: Roustabout Theatre Presents LITTLE RED RIDING COULD
Photos/Video: Roustabout Theatre Presents LITTLE RED RIDING COULD
by A.A. Cristi - September 18, 2024


See production photos from Roustabout Theatre production of Little Red Riding Could, a playful and mischievous retelling of the original fairytale written and directed by Toby Hulse, with music by Robin Hemmings. See photos and video from the show.

Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez Working on New Stage Musical
Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez Working on New Stage Musical
by Josh Sharpe - September 18, 2024


A new stage project is in development from songwriting duo Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez. The most recent stage project from the Lopezes is the stage adaptation of Frozen, which has seen enormous success on Broadway, on tour, and in global markets

Video: Hanging with the Broadway-Bound Cast of MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
Video: Hanging with the Broadway-Bound Cast of MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Joey Mervis - September 18, 2024


Maybe Happy Ending is getting ready for Broadway and the excitement is real. In this video, watch as the full company tells us more about what the new musical is all about!

Exclusive: Hillary Has Her Say in Song from GHOST OF JOHN MCCAIN
Exclusive: Hillary Has Her Say in Song from GHOST OF JOHN MCCAIN
by Nicole Rosky - September 18, 2024


Hillary Clinton finally reflects on the pain from the 2016 election and shares the song that's deep inside her soul. Check out an exclusive video clip of 'I Told Ya So' from The Ghost of John McCain, now in performances at SoHo Playhouse.

Zachary Quinto, Shailene Woodley & More Will Star in CULT OF LOVE on Broadway
Zachary Quinto, Shailene Woodley & More Will Star in CULT OF LOVE on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - September 18, 2024


Leslye Headland’s CULT OF LOVE, directed by Trip Cullman, has just found its cast! The New York Premiere production of CULT OF LOVE will begin previews on November 20th and will officially open on December 12th at the Helen Hayes Theater. Check out who will star in the production here!

Orville Peck Working on Broadway Project in Early Development
Orville Peck Working on Broadway Project in Early Development
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 18, 2024


Country singer Orville Peck has set his sights on Broadway. Learn more!

John Mulaney, Fred Armisen & More to Join The Bengsons in ALL IN at the Hudson Theatr
John Mulaney, Fred Armisen & More to Join The Bengsons in ALL IN at the Hudson Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 18, 2024


Musical duo The Bengsons will be performing songs live on stage from The Magnetic Fields including from the esteemed album “69 Love Songs,” in the world premiere of All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Neil Patrick Harris & More in SHIT. MEET. FAN First Rehearsal
Video: Neil Patrick Harris & More in SHIT. MEET. FAN First Rehearsal
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 18, 2024


Check out footage from the first rehearsal of SHIT. MEET. FAN at MCC Theater. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Congressional Gold Medal Honoree Billie Jean King Visits SUFFS
Photos: Congressional Gold Medal Honoree Billie Jean King Visits SUFFS
by Bruce Glikas - September 18, 2024


See photos of Billie Jean King at Suffs! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Alyssa Milano Makes her Broadway Debut in CHICAGO
Photos: Alyssa Milano Makes her Broadway Debut in CHICAGO
by Bruce Glikas - September 18, 2024


See photos of Alyssa Milano's first Broadway bow in Chicago! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Anna Chlumsky, Steven Boyer & More Join MISS LULU BETT at Classic Stage Company
Anna Chlumsky, Steven Boyer & More Join MISS LULU BETT at Classic Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 18, 2024


Classic Stage Company will present a reading of Miss Lulu Bett by Zona Gale and directed by Tony Award nominee Sheryl Kaller. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.


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