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SLEEPLESS - THE NEW MUSICAL to Take Romance Across the Pond This Spring
by Jessica Khan - July 21, 2016

SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE will keep theatergoers awake all night across the pond, starting this spring - complete with a new name and a new creative team....


BWW Preview: Gladiator Powers Activate! It's time for SCANDAL Season Five
by Jennifer McHugh - September 23, 2015

The long wait is finally over and SCANDAL will return on Thursday. Are Olivia and Fitz finally together? Are Cyrus and Mellie really out of Fitz's life? Are Huck and Quinn the only ones working at Pope and Associates now? Will David Rosen ever get more screen time? Before we look forward, let's look...


Misty Copeland Talks Historic Achievement as ABT's First Black Principal Ballerina
by Caryn Robbins - July 02, 2015

At just 32 years old, Misty Copeland has made history and helped pave the way for future dancers of color....


Amy Irving Joins THE GOOD WIFE; Michael J. Fox to Return for Season 7
by TV News Desk - July 24, 2015

THE GOOD WIFE is set to see a familiar face and gain another Broadway vet for its seventh season....


BWW Review: Searing BLUES FOR MISTER CHARLIE from The Williams Project
by Jay Irwin - August 04, 2016

Dear Readers, I have some really great news for you. The Williams Project, the incredible company that gave us the scintillating 'Orpheus Descending' last year, is back in Seattle and their latest offering, 'Blues for Mister Charlie' by James Baldwin just provides further proof that this is a top n...


Billie Takes a Holiday! Audra McDonald to Bring LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL Across the Pond This Summer
by Jessica Khan - January 14, 2016

Billie Holiday will be traveling across the pond this summer! Six-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald will make her West End debut as the legendary jazz icon in LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL for a ten-week run at Wyndham's Theatre from 25 June 2016....


Tony Nominee Laura Benanti to Make Cafe Carlyle Debut This September!
by Caryn Robbins - August 17, 2016

BroadwayWorld has confirmed the great news that Laura Benanti will make her Café Carlyle debut this September....


BWW Review: UMA TEMAKERIA Now at Gotham West in Hells Kitchen
by Julia Katherine - December 03, 2015

Uma Temakeria, the popular grab-and-go sushi spot in Chelsea now has an outpost at Gotham West in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood....


Check Out Monologue Highlights from LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS, 10/6
by Caryn Robbins - October 07, 2015

Below check out 'Late Night with Seth Meyers' monologue highlights from last night's broadcast...


Playwright David Adjmi Wins Legal Battle Over Play '3C'
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2015

Great news! Playwright David Adjmi has won his legal battle with DLT Entertainment. The writer was accused of copyright infringement for his play '3C', a dark parody of THREE'S COMPANY, which originally ran off-Broadway at Rattlestick Playwrights Theatre in 2012....


Tony & Emmy Winner Andrea Martin Joins Cast of NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE!
by Caryn Robbins - August 18, 2016

Andrea Martin (PIPPIN, NOISES OFF) has joined the cast of NBC's upcoming HAIRSPRAY LIVE! The Tony Award winner will portray 'unhinged helicopter mother Prudy Pingleton,' mother of Penny Pingleton, who will be played by Ariana Grande....


ABT Principal Dancer and ON THE TOWN Star Misty Copeland to Perform in 2015 'PEARL JUBILEE' at the City Center
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2015

Misty Copeland, an American Ballet Theatre principal ballerina and one of the stars of Broadway's ON THE TOWN, will perform 'Paganini,' a solo created by ABT star Marcelo Gomes at Career Transition For Dancers' 30th ANNIVERSARY PEARL JUBILEE: A STAR-STUDDED RETROSPECTIVE on Monday, September 28....


TV Exclusive: Roslyn Kind Returns to 54 Below May 1-3
by Robert Diamond - May 01, 2015

It was hard to believe that it had been 20 years since Roslyn Kind has appeared in a nightclub in New York City before Kind made her sold out, first appearance at 54 Below last year. Well, great news world -- she's back this weekend, and we're told that the show will feature even more songs for the ...


Grammy Winner Kirk Franklin Makes History w/ New #1 Single 'Wanna Be Happy?'
by Caryn Robbins - September 10, 2015

Nine-time GRAMMY® winning recording artist, songwriter and super producer Kirk Franklin, continues his track record of making a strong impact on popular music with the release of his new single “Wanna Be Happy?”...


Justin Lin, Marlon Wayans, Will Packer and Tracey Wigfield Join As Judges for the 11th Annual NBCUniversal SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - September 14, 2016

As part of the company's ongoing initiatives to find new voices, the NBCUniversal SHORT FILM FESTIVAL unveiled the judging panel for its 11th annual festival. The diverse group of award-winning directors, writers, producers and actors include director Justin Lin(Fast & Furious 6, Star Trek Beyond), ...


Organised Chaos Productions to Tour LIGHTSPEED This Summer
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2015

The award winning theatre production company Organised Chaos Productions bring their latest collaboration of the North West's finest new and emerging talent with the successful script from their script call last year: Lightspeed by Clem Haran....


New Section of Rockaway Boardwalk Opens Ahead of Schedule
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2016

NYC Parks announced today that the third section of new construction on the climate-resilient Rockaway Beach boardwalk (Phase 4a) has opened to the public, ahead of schedule.  In total, New Yorkers and visitors can now enjoy 1.5 miles of rebuilt boardwalk along the City's largest beach, from Beach 7...


Lea Salonga Interviews LES MISERABLES' New 'Fantine' Rachelle Ann Go
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2015

Rachelle Ann Go will join Les Miserables at the Queen's Theatre in London next month as 'Fantine'. The actress just spoke with original 'Fantine' Lea Salonga for Inquirer.net about playing the legendary role and more. Scroll down for excerpts, and click here to read the full interview!...


Ovalhouse Awarded First Stage of Major Arts Council Grant for New Theatre in Brixton
by Christina Mancuso - January 07, 2016

The legendary London arts centre Ovalhouse received a major boost today in its bid to relocate to a new purpose built home in the heart of Brixton. Arts Council England has announced an initial grant of £130,600 as the first stage of an overall £3 million large capital grant proposal to help facilit...


Tony Taccone Will Now Direct AUBERGINE at Berkeley Rep in 2016
by Tyler Peterson - October 21, 2015

Berkeley Repertory Theatre today announced that Michael Liebert Artistic Director Tony Taccone will direct the upcoming production of Aubergine, by Julia Cho, which is scheduled to have its world premiere performances at the Theatre in February 2016. Liesl Tommy, Berkeley Rep's former associate dire...


Lea Salonga Interviews LES MISERABLES' New 'Fantine' Rachelle Ann Go
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2015

Rachelle Ann Go will join Les Miserables at the Queen's Theatre in London next month as 'Fantine'. The actress just spoke with original 'Fantine' Lea Salonga for Inquirer.net about playing the legendary role and more. Scroll down for excerpts, and click here to read the full interview!...


Amy Irving Joins THE GOOD WIFE; Michael J. Fox to Return for Season 7
by TV News Desk - July 24, 2015

THE GOOD WIFE is set to see a familiar face and gain another Broadway vet for its seventh season....


New Melbourne Venue Bird's Basement to Open in March
by Tyler Peterson - January 21, 2016

The jazz corner of the world is now extended to Melbourne. Bird's Basement opens on March 1 with a stellar line up of breathtaking musicians from the best international and local performers, including US jazz legends Ravi Coltrane and Lee Ritenour....


Breaking News: IF/THEN Tour Cast Update! Jackie Burns, Tamyra Gray & Matthew Hydzik Join; Anthony Rapp to Stay!
by Robert Diamond - December 07, 2015

JACKIE BURNS (Elizabeth) is thrilled to be starring in If/Then, returning to many of the same cities she visited playing Elphaba in Wicked, a role for which she received an IRNE Award nomination. She subsequently played Elphaba on Broadway, to great acclaim. Other Broadway: Hair (Revival, Original C...


Sutton Foster, Titus Burgess, Rosie O'Donnell & More Will Play ABC's MATCH GAME
by Tyler Peterson - June 15, 2016

It's bawdy, irreverent and a whole lot of fun. The iconic panel game show "Match Game" returns to primetime, beginning on SUNDAY, JUNE 26 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), hosted by Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin...






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