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Video: Dame Maggie Smith Discusses Career with Kathleen Turner in Final Recorded Inte
Video: Dame Maggie Smith Discusses Career with Kathleen Turner in Final Recorded Interview
by Blair Ingenthron - October 05, 2024


Fane Productions has released a conversation between Maggie Smith, Kathleen Turner, and host Gyles Brandreth, recorded in April of 2021, which is believed to be Smith's final recorded interview. Watch the full conversation in the video here.

Video: 'Prologue' from RAGTIME at City Center
Video: 'Prologue' from RAGTIME at City Center
by Blair Ingenthron - October 04, 2024


Watch the 28-piece Orchestra play “Prologue” from the Annual Gala Presentation of RAGTIME, led by Music Director James Moore, in the video here! The concert production will play New York City Center, October 30 – November 10, 2024. 

Photos/Video: Sam Morrison in Broadway-Bound SUGAR DADDY at The Wallis
Photos/Video: Sam Morrison in Broadway-Bound SUGAR DADDY at The Wallis
by Blair Ingenthron - October 04, 2024


Sugar Daddy, comedian and actor Sam Morrison’s hilariously funny, unexpectedly moving one-man show, is currently playing the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, CA through October 13, 2024, before coming to Broadway in 2025. Check out a first look at the new production in the photos here!

Videos You Missed This Week: TEETH, SPELLING BEE, YELLOW FACE, and More
Videos You Missed This Week: TEETH, SPELLING BEE, YELLOW FACE, and More
by Sidney Paterra - October 04, 2024


Catch up on all the latest from the week ending October 4, 2024 with videos from Sunset Boulevard, Teeth, Yellow Face, and more!

Petition Launched to Dim the Lights of All Broadway Theatres to Honor Gavin Creel
Petition Launched to Dim the Lights of All Broadway Theatres to Honor Gavin Creel
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 04, 2024


A petition has been launched calling for the lights of every Broadway theater to be dimmed in honor of Tony and Olivier award winning performer Gavin creel, who passed away this week. Learn more about the petition.

Photo: Questlove Visits MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL on Broadway
Photo: Questlove Visits MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 04, 2024


Questlove (from The Roots) visited Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway! Check out a photo, and learn more about the production including who is starring, how to purchase tickets, and more!

Video: Inside Opening Night of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA
Video: Inside Opening Night of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA
by Joey Mervis - October 04, 2024


The Hills of California are alive on Broadway! Jez Butterworth's new play celebrated its opening night earlier this week at the Broadhurst Theatre. Watch as we take you inside the big opening night with the entire cast and cretive team in this video.

Video: Alyssa Milano Is the Merry Murderess of the Moment
Video: Alyssa Milano Is the Merry Murderess of the Moment
by Robert Bannon - October 04, 2024


In this video, We sat down with Alyssa Milano to hear all about it! What made her do this? How has it been? What is next? Find out on this week’s Roundtable!

Exclusive Photos & Video: TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Second National Tour
Exclusive Photos & Video: TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Second National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 04, 2024


TINA – The Tina Turner Musical kicked off an all-new North American Tour. Get an exclusive first look at the all-new production photos and montage here! 

Broadway Theatre Lights Will Partially Dim in Memory of Gavin Creel
Broadway Theatre Lights Will Partially Dim in Memory of Gavin Creel
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 04, 2024


To honor the memory of beloved Broadway actor Gavin Creel, Broadway theatres will dim their lights. Learn more about the life and career of Creel.

THE WIZARD OF OZ Spin-Offs to Watch Before WICKED: A Guide
THE WIZARD OF OZ Spin-Offs to Watch Before WICKED: A Guide
by Josh Sharpe - October 04, 2024


To prepare for the big moment of seeing the tale on screen, BroadwayWorld has put together a list of film projects that we think are worth viewing or revisiting before Wicked flies into theaters on November 22.

Andrew Lloyd Webber Says Nicole Scherzinger Gives the 'Best Performance' of His Work
Andrew Lloyd Webber Says Nicole Scherzinger Gives the 'Best Performance' of His Work
by Michael Major - October 04, 2024


Andrew Lloyd Webber has some high praise for Sunset Boulevard star Nicole Scherzinger. In a new backstage video, the famed composer states that the former Pussycat Doll is giving 'the best performance' of his work. Watch the video now!

Video: Carolee Carmello Is Scrabble Queen in This 1989 Game Show Appearance
Video: Carolee Carmello Is Scrabble Queen in This 1989 Game Show Appearance
by Sidney Paterra - October 04, 2024


Was the star of the Kimberly Akimbo tour born for anagrams? Watch in this video as Carolee (a 'singer') takes her shot in a 1989 episode of the game show.

Video: GOOD BONES at The Public Theater
Video: GOOD BONES at The Public Theater
by Stephi Wild - October 04, 2024


Performances are underway for The Public Theater's GOOD BONES by James Ijames and directed by Saheem Ali. Check out all new clips from the show in the video here!

Video: Adam Lambert Talks Getting 'Naughty' in CABARET on Broadway
Video: Adam Lambert Talks Getting 'Naughty' in CABARET on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - October 04, 2024


Adam Lambert appeared on the Kelly Clarkson Show recently where he talked about starring as The Emcee in Cabaret. Watch the full video here!

Video: Broadway for Harris Drops Music Video With Julie Benko & More
Video: Broadway for Harris Drops Music Video With Julie Benko & More
by Michael Major - October 03, 2024


Directed and edited by Bruce Johnson, the song, conducted by Roosevelt André Credit, features 11 women Broadway singers including Julie Benko, Ali Ewoldt, Allyson Tucker, Stephanie Pope Lofgren, Danielle Nicole Chambers, Alie B. Gorie, Rosemary Loar, Jennifer Smith, Nandita Shenoy, and more. Watch the video now!

MCNEAL on Broadway- A Complete Guide
MCNEAL on Broadway- A Complete Guide
by Sidney Paterra - October 03, 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 McNeal on Broadway.

Exclusive: Highlights from SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED at BAM
Exclusive: Highlights from SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED at BAM
by Nicole Rosky - October 03, 2024


The new musical Safety Not Guaranteed, inspired by Derek Connolly’s acclaimed indie film of the same name, opens tonight at the BAM Harvey Theater. Check out a first look at the cast in action in this video!

Video: Whoopi Goldberg Teases ANNIE Role on THE VIEW
Video: Whoopi Goldberg Teases ANNIE Role on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - October 03, 2024


On The View, Whoopi Goldberg teased her performance as the villainous Miss Hannigan in the tour of Annie, which hits Madison Square Garden in December. Goldberg will play the role for a limited engagement from Wednesday, December 11 through January 5.

Listen: Survival Jobs Takes on the Bridgeport Film Fest Red Carpet
Listen: Survival Jobs Takes on the Bridgeport Film Fest Red Carpet
by Survival Jobs - October 03, 2024


Survival Jobs Co-Host Samantha Tuozzolo and The Art of Kindness Podcast Host Robert Peterpaul are live at the 2024 Bridgeport Film Fest Opening Night Red Carpet on Friday, September 13, 2024. Listen in this special bonus episode!

Video: The YELLOW FACE Cast Plays 'Fact or Fiction'
Video: The YELLOW FACE Cast Plays 'Fact or Fiction'
by Joey Mervis - October 03, 2024


How well does the cast of Broadway's Yellow Face know each other? We're about to find out with a friendly game of Fact or Fiction! Watch in this video.

André De Shields Named Grand Marshal of Village Halloween Parade
André De Shields Named Grand Marshal of Village Halloween Parade
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 03, 2024


This year’s Grand Marshal for The Village Halloween Parade will be the legendary Tony Award-winning actor André De Shields.

Andrew Lloyd Webber Says That Dynamic Pricing is 'Racketeering'
Andrew Lloyd Webber Says That Dynamic Pricing is 'Racketeering'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 03, 2024


Andrew Lloyd Webber recently discussed the rising cost of tickets for live entertainment, including in the West End, stating that dynamic pricing is 'racketeering'. Learn more about the theatre icon's thoughts on ticket prices and more.

Sean Astin to Make Broadway Debut as Santa in ELF
Sean Astin to Make Broadway Debut as Santa in ELF
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 03, 2024


Academy Award nominee and Screen Actors Guild Award-winning actor Sean Astin will make his Broadway debut this holiday season as Santa, in Elf The Musical. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets!

Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of YELLOW FACE
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of YELLOW FACE
by Bruce Glikas - October 03, 2024


The stars aligned at the Todd Haimes Theatre to celebrate opening night of Roundabout Theatre Company's new production of Yellow Face by David Henry Hwang.


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