Industry Pro Newsletter: BWW 20th Hosts Announced, A Tentative Agreement Between AEA and the Broadway League
by Alex Freeman - December 05, 2022 Nothing has been more exciting than our announcement last week of our 20th Anniversary Celebration set to take place on May 21, 2023 at Sony Hall in the theatre district. The event will be hosted by none other than BroadwayWorld’s Richard Ridge and Tony Award-Winning Broadway Legend Chita Rivera....
Interview: Marcia Marcia Marcia of FLIP PHONE XXL: SHORT SHORTZ at First Avenue
by Jared Fessler - August 09, 2023 A Summer Dance Party starring Marcia Marcia Marcia, featuring Nocturna Lee Mission, Onya Deek, Ken Doll, and Aranya, with guests Epiphany Kali (CA) and Chevelle Brooks (TX), music by DJ Queenduin and hosted by Sasha Cassadine....
Staff Picks: BroadwayWorld Selects Our Favorite Heart-Touching Scores!
by Nicole Rosky - April 09, 2020 As theatre fans everywhere prepare for another two months without Broadway, BroadwayWorld wants to make sure that you stay sane while social distancing. What better time to brush up on some of the movie musicals you always wanted to see, but never had the time to; or to listen to that cast recording...
National Comedy Center To Celebrate Ernie Kovacs with Centennial Exhibit
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 24, 2019 The National Comedy Center will celebrate the centennial year of legendary comedy innovator Ernie Kovacs with the acquisition and display of never-before-seen material and rare artifacts courtesy of the comedian's estate. The acquisition and exhibit were announced today – on Ernie Kovacs' 100th birt...
Interview: Ben Chavez of FROZEN at Theatre Under The Stars
by Brett Cullum - December 14, 2024 Ben Chavez is a singer, actor, and dancer who currently lives here in Houston. He recently was in the THEATRE UNDER THE STARS production of NEWSIE. He's done a national Broadway tour with Disney’s ALADDIN. He's done New York performances on Broadway....
Student Blog: A Letter to Summer in the City
by Student Blogger: Breanna Ebisch - July 27, 2021 There are so many irreplaceable things to be done during the warmer months that can't be missed. Whether you're walking the High Line, visiting Little Island, getting a view of the city from one of the many observation decks or exploring independently and locally owned stores, life in New York durin...
Feature: 30 Days Of Cabaret Gratitude - Day Sixteen: The Champions
by Stephen Mosher - November 16, 2022 Broadway World Cabaret is looking at the work of a duo we call THE CHAMPIONS....
Industry Editor Exclusive: New York Stage and Film- Broadway's Upstate Playground
by Cara Joy David - July 09, 2018 What do HAMILTON, THE HUMANS, DOUBT, SIDE MAN, THE WOLVES and AMERICAN IDIOT all have in common? They all started with New York Stage and Film (NYSAF). Since 1985, the non-profit's summer program, set at Vassar College, has presented a variety of readings, workshops and productions of in-development...
Can Broadway Rebound in 2023?
by Cara Joy David - December 05, 2022 It’s no secret that Broadway has not rebounded to pre-pandemic levels. The Thanksgiving week box office gross was $37,475,773, compared to $41,687,333 for Thanksgiving week 2019. (While fewer shows were playing, capacity was also down, as was average ticket price.) The list of reasons for this is lo...
Latest Standings Released For The For 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - December 27, 2022 The final standings have been announced as of Tuesday, December 27th for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...
National Comedy Center Officially Designated As The United States' Cultural Institution Dedicated To Comedy
by A.A. Cristi - March 13, 2019 The National Comedy Center was formally designated as the nation's official cultural institution dedicated to the art form of comedy on Tuesday, March 12. In a tremendous bi-partisan show of support, both the Senate and House of Representatives passed this bill in February, and the president signed ...
Jeffrey Seller Will Release 'Theater Kid' Memoir in May 2025
by Stephi Wild - October 23, 2024 Producer Jeffrey Seller is releasing a memoir! Simon & Schuster will publish the new book, Theater Kid, on May 6, 2025. ...
Student Blog: When in NYC
by Student Blogger: Ava Karlstad - October 25, 2024 Over fall break, I had the opportunity to visit NYC with my parents and twin sister in order to celebrate our birthday coming up on October 30 (and it's Wicked Day!). Here were my favorite moments from the weekend!...
NYC Musicians' Union, AFM Local 802, Announces #SaveNYCMusicians Campaign
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 24, 2020 Members of the New York City musicians' union (AFM Local 802) announce the launch today of #SaveNYCMusicians, a campaign to share the stories of NYC musicians and ask the public for support....
Latest Standings Released For The For 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - December 27, 2022 The final standings have been announced as of Tuesday, December 27th for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...
2022 MAC Award Nominees Announced; View the Full List
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 07, 2022 The Manhattan Association of Cabarets has announced the 2022 MAC Award nominees. The nominees were determined by votes cast by the active MAC membership, except for the song and recording categories, which were determined by special committees. ...
Interview: Garrett Clayton of IT: A MUSICAL PARODY at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Stephen Mosher - October 22, 2022 Garrett Clayton is in town doing two shows nightly as an evil sewer clown in IT: A MUSICAL PARODY but that didn't keep him from sitting down with Broadway World Cabaret for a chat and a photo shoot....
Great Jazz On The Great Hill Takes Over Central Park
by Stephi Wild - August 09, 2019 Jazzmobile once again partners with Central Park Conservancy to present GREAT JAZZ ON THE GREAT HILL (GJGH), this Saturday, August 10, 4:00 - 7:00 pm on the Great Hill, 106th Street & Central Park West. Don't miss trombonist Wycliffe Gordon, the all-female jazz and blues ensemble Sage, award-winning...
Tony Winner Cynthia Nixon Announces Candidacy for New York Governor
by Nicole Rosky - March 19, 2018 Stage and screen star Cynthia Nixon has finally broken the silence about her political ambitions. She just announced via Twitter that she'll run for Governor of New York this year....
More Than 78,000 Attend Sixth Rochester Fringe
by Stephi Wild - November 16, 2017 The 2017 KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival (September 14-23) was our most successful Fringe yet, reports the non-profit board of directors that organizes this fast-growing, multi-genre arts festival. Attendance at more than 500 performances and events 175 of them free of charge is estimated* a...
BWW Interview: Michael Fabiano Talks RIGOLETTO at the Royal Opera House
by Nicole Ackman - December 07, 2017 Michael Fabiano is returning to the Royal Opera House this month to star as the Duke of Mantua in Sir David McVicar's production of Verdi's Rigoletto. In addition to being an acclaimed tenor, he's the founder of ArtSmart, a non-profit organisation that provides free voice lessons to pupils at underp...
Latest Standings Released For The For 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - December 12, 2022 Voting is now open for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites....
Rochester Fringe To Host USAFF Conference In 2018
by Stephi Wild - December 04, 2017 Organizers of the KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival announce today that it has been chosen to host the 2018 United States Association of Fringe Festivals (USAFF) annual conference from November 5 7 in Rochester, NY....
BWW Review: Tanya Moberly Sets The Standard With I LOVE NEW YORK SONGWRITERS PART II at Don't Tell Mama
by Stephen Mosher - October 19, 2021 Audiences should flock to Tanya Moberly's new show to see a true-blue musical monologist in action, and to get to know the works of the cream of the crop of New York songwriters....
Over 78,000 Attend Sixth Rochester Fringe Festival
by Caryn Robbins - November 16, 2017 The 2017 KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival (September 14-23) was our most successful Fringe yet, reports the non-profit board of directors that organizes this fast-growing, multi-genre arts festival.... |