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Kidding follows Jeff, aka Mr. Pickles, an icon of children's television, a beacon of kindness and wisdom to America's impressionable young minds and the parents who grew up with him

BWW Blog: The Theatre Kid's Guide To Gift-Giving Photo BWW Blog: The Theatre Kid's Guide To Gift-Giving
by Student Blogger: Maggie Cummins - November 13, 2020

We’re inherently creative people, too, which means one thing is for sure: we will inevitably find  ways to turn anything you buy us into our next prop. Happy spending! ​​​​​​​...


Lauren Patten Talks JAGGED LITTLE PILL, FUN HOME, Pride, and More on Backstage LIVE W Photo Lauren Patten Talks JAGGED LITTLE PILL, FUN HOME, Pride, and More on Backstage LIVE With Richard Ridge
by Stephi Wild - July 02, 2020

Nothing can stop BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge from bringing you interviews with your favorite Broadway stars! On July 1, he chatted with Jagged Little Pill star Lauren Patten!...


David Byrne's 'Reasons to be Cheerful' Announces 'We Are Not Divided', A Multimedia E Photo David Byrne's 'Reasons to be Cheerful' Announces 'We Are Not Divided', A Multimedia Editorial Project
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 17, 2020

Today Reasons to be Cheerful, the solutions-based online magazine founded by David Byrne, has announced We Are Not Divided, a six-week collaborative journalistic exploration of our capacity to overcome division. ...


Melissa Ramondelli Shares a Dance Captain Memory - Next on Stage Photo Melissa Ramondelli Shares a Dance Captain Memory - Next on Stage
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - June 16, 2020

We're chatting with the contestants in the top 10 for Next on Stage! Melissa shares what she's been up to during quarantine....


Pharrell Williams Musical Film ATLANTIS Dated for 2025; Features New Songs Co-Written Photo Pharrell Williams Musical Film ATLANTIS Dated for 2025; Features New Songs Co-Written by Pasek & Paul
by Josh Sharpe - August 29, 2024

Universal will release the movie musical on May 9, 2025, which features new songs written by Pharrell Williams and Tony Award-winning songwriting team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul....


Quinta Brunson & Anderson .Paak Join Cast of Upcoming Pharrell Williams Musical Photo Quinta Brunson & Anderson .Paak Join Cast of Upcoming Pharrell Williams Musical
by Josh Sharpe - June 05, 2024

According to reports, Quinta Brunson and Anderson .Paak have been cast in the upcoming musical film from Pharrell Williams and Michel Gondry. They join the previously announced Tim Meadows, Jaboukie Young-White, Jamilah Rosemond, Jayson Lee, Janelle Monáe, Missy Elliott, Brian Tyree Henry, Kelvin Ha...


Pharrell Williams Musical Film ATLANTIS Dated for 2025; Features New Songs Co-Written Photo Pharrell Williams Musical Film ATLANTIS Dated for 2025; Features New Songs Co-Written by Pasek & Paul
by Josh Sharpe - August 29, 2024

Universal will release the movie musical on May 9, 2025, which features new songs written by Pharrell Williams and Tony Award-winning songwriting team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul....


Jo Koy Spokane Show Postponed Until October 24th Photo Jo Koy Spokane Show Postponed Until October 24th
by Stephi Wild - March 14, 2020

At the direction of the city of Spokane and local health authorities, the Spokane, WA date of the Jo Koy Just Kidding World Tour originally scheduled for March 20, will be postponed due to COVID-19 health concerns....


Livestreamed Concert With Elena Moon Park & Friends Announced as 'Just Kidding' Seaso Photo Livestreamed Concert With Elena Moon Park & Friends Announced as 'Just Kidding' Season Final Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 02, 2022

The award-winning family artist Elena Moon Park and her band will perform a livestreamed one-hour, all-ages concert from the Leonard Nimoy Thalia theatre in NYC on Saturday, March 12. This is the last show of Symphony Space's legendary Just Kidding season, and one of the Passport to the World series...


Lena Hall, Bobby Conte Thornton, Michael Cassady & More to Star in FOUR CHORDS AND A Photo Lena Hall, Bobby Conte Thornton, Michael Cassady & More to Star in FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN Presented by Play-PerView
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 14, 2021

On Saturday, June 26th at 7:30pm EST (on demand through June 30), Play-PerView will stream a LIVE performance of Four Chords and A Gun by John Ross Bowie (“The Big Bang Theory,” “Speechless”)....


David Byrne's 'Reasons to be Cheerful' Announces 'We Are Not Divided', A Multimedia E Photo David Byrne's 'Reasons to be Cheerful' Announces 'We Are Not Divided', A Multimedia Editorial Project
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 17, 2020

Today Reasons to be Cheerful, the solutions-based online magazine founded by David Byrne, has announced We Are Not Divided, a six-week collaborative journalistic exploration of our capacity to overcome division. ...


ARDN Releases New Single 'Are U Kidding' Photo ARDN Releases New Single 'Are U Kidding'
by Michael Major - June 02, 2023

Rising rapper ARDN releases the single “ARE U KIDDING,” the third record from his forthcoming Capitol Records debut EPThe Bronze Age. He is joined by Chicago rapper femdot. who delivers a complimentary verse of what it’s like to defy odds. ...


Listen: HAMILTON Alums Andrew Chappelle and Raven Thomas Join SCHOOL, STAGE & SCREEN Photo Listen: HAMILTON Alums Andrew Chappelle and Raven Thomas Join SCHOOL, STAGE & SCREEN Podcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 12, 2021

The latest episode of 'School, Stage & Screen' features Hamilton stars Andrew Chappelle (BFA Musical Theatre, '09) and Raven Thomas (BFA Musical Theatre, '16). The 11-part series releases new episodes every Monday through June 14, 2021....


Desert Roots Craft Beer & Music Festival Announced At Scarizona Festival Grounds Photo Desert Roots Craft Beer & Music Festival Announced At Scarizona Festival Grounds
by A.A. Cristi - January 27, 2022

Following the success of the Summer Roots festival that brought reggae and surf rock entertainment to SoCal last summer, Brew Ha Ha Productions has expanded the event with the announcement of Desert Roots – a new music and craft beer festival coming to Arizona this spring. Desert Roots Craft Beer & ...


Reneé Rapp Is Developing New Acting Projects; Misses Acting on Stage Photo Reneé Rapp Is Developing New Acting Projects; Misses Acting on Stage
by Michael Major - February 28, 2024

Reneé Rapp says that after a year away from acting in Mean Girls, she is developing new projects with people she 'really, really' likes. Rapp recently told us that she's thinks it would be 'really cool' to write music for a Broadway musical with 'the right story.'...


Reneé Rapp Is Developing New Acting Projects; Misses Acting on Stage Photo Reneé Rapp Is Developing New Acting Projects; Misses Acting on Stage
by Michael Major - February 28, 2024

Reneé Rapp says that after a year away from acting in Mean Girls, she is developing new projects with people she 'really, really' likes. Rapp recently told us that she's thinks it would be 'really cool' to write music for a Broadway musical with 'the right story.'...


Original Star Of SIX Annabel Marlow to Make Solo Debut At The Edinburgh Fringe Festiv Photo Original Star Of SIX Annabel Marlow to Make Solo Debut At The Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 14, 2023

Annabel Marlow originated the role of Katherine Howard in SIX at the Edinburgh Festival at the tender age of 18. Now, the 2023 Musical Theatre Awards finalist is making her solo comedy debut at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with a jam-packed show full of songs, jokes, stories and more....


Casting Announced For Final Week Of The Blank Theatre's 29th Annual Young Playwrights Photo Casting Announced For Final Week Of The Blank Theatre's 29th Annual Young Playwrights Festival
by Stephi Wild - July 27, 2021

The plays are Makeup with Mallory: Special 29th Birthday Babe Edition!! with book, music, and lyrics by Alyssa Ho (age 17, from Pasadena, CA) and Miya Matsumune (age 17, from Upland, CA); Clean Clothes by Simon Hamrick (age 16, from Charleston, SC); and The Fantastic Adventures of Bonnie and Fran by...


Weekly Roundup: Our Top Ten Theater TikToks of the Week - Henry Winkler, Joshua Henry Photo Weekly Roundup: Our Top Ten Theater TikToks of the Week - Henry Winkler, Joshua Henry, Marisha Wallace, and More!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 27, 2020

We're rounding up our top ten TikToks of the week, featuring Henry Winkler, Joshua Henry, Marisha Wallace, Zach Adkins, and many more! ...


Ripple Effect Presents A COUGAR REUNION at Triad Theater Photo Ripple Effect Presents A COUGAR REUNION at Triad Theater
by Stephi Wild - May 04, 2023

COUGAR THE MUSICAL unleashes three divine but disillusioned dames who develop a taste for hot,young men. Uncaging their inner beasts, the lady-triumverate sets out to findlove … self-love that is … and empowerment....


Award-Winning Puppetry is Coming to Symphony Space In March Photo Award-Winning Puppetry is Coming to Symphony Space In March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 06, 2020

Two acclaimed companies will present family-friendly puppetry shows with music in March: The last month of the 2019-20 Just Kidding family performing arts season presents a lively and exciting roster of kid-centric shows every Saturday. The March lineup includes colorful and humorous puppetry from t...


Video: Bowen Yang Shares How Ariana Grande Helped Him Star in WICKED Photo Video: Bowen Yang Shares How Ariana Grande Helped Him Star in WICKED
by Josh Sharpe - November 20, 2024

In a new interview on TODAY, Wicked star and SNL cast member Bowen Yang shared that he asked Jon M. Chu for a part in the new film. He also credits Ariana Grande for helping him get permission from SNL boss Lorne Michaels to miss shows. Watch the interview!...


Gotye & Kimbra Re-Release 'Somebody (2024)' By FISHER & Chris Lake Photo Gotye & Kimbra Re-Release 'Somebody (2024)' By FISHER & Chris Lake
by Michael Major - February 09, 2024

The party-rousing take on the iconic 2011 Gotye hit ‘Somebody That I Used To Know (feat. Kimbra)' has become a crowd favourite over the past year, having played a starring role in FISHER and Chris Lake's record-breaking Coachella set and becoming a TikTok sensation ever since, with 5 million views a...


BWW Blog: Tradition! Photo BWW Blog: Tradition!
by Student Blogger: Maggie Cummins - November 20, 2020

Happy (almost) Thanksgiving, BroadwayWorld readers!  ...


A RED PLAID SHIRT Comes to The Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre Photo A RED PLAID SHIRT Comes to The Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre
by Stephi Wild - July 17, 2024

Ever wonder what home life would be like for Betty and Wilma if Fred and Barney retired? Well, that’s the flavor of our second summer show, A Red Plaid Shirt, by Canadian playwright Michael G. Wilmot, directed by Paul Fearn. ...






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