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Idina Menzel has returned to Broadway in Redwood, now playing at the Nederlander Theatre! Menzel famously got her start in Rent on Broadway, and has gone on to star in iconic productions including Wicked, Hair, Aida, The Wild Party, and more.

Platt revealed his original plan for the films at nominees breakfast for the Producers Guild of America. “I remember going to the movies as a kid and watching musicals or Lawrence of Arabia that had intermissions in it, and that was actually my dream for Wicked, that we could do it with intermission. That was one battle I lost.”

Riverdance is back in North American in 2025! Watch in this video as Riverdance Principal Dancer Amy-Mae Dolan speaks from the stage on the Riverdance 30 – The New Generation Tour in North America, which just launched a 40-city North American Tour.

Broadway veteran Kara Lindsay shared yesterday that she was diagnosed with Stage 2 Brast Cancer and has been undergoing chemotherapy.

Some of the shows that the Orpheum has been best known for are Stomp, which ran there for an astounding 29 years, from 1994 to 2023, and the original production of Little Shop of Horrors which spent over five years at the theater from 1982 to 1987. 

Disney Parks is having fun with Jeremy Jordan on their official Instagram page. Learn whether Jeremy Jordan ever makes it to Santa Fe in the video here!

Rehearsals are officially underway for the world premiere production of Joshua Harmon's We Had A World at Manhattan Theatre Club, directed by Trip Cullman. Watch in this video as Andrew Barth Feldman, Joanna Gleason and Jeanine Serralles to chat about what the new play is all about.

Dave Malloy's THREE HOUSES, which ran at Signature Theatre last year, will release a cast recording on February 10, according to the album's page on Bandcamp

Long before the phantom began its multi-decade reign, Evan Hansen waved through a window, or Valjean defended the barricade, musicals have been one of the most beloved fors of live entertainment. When did musicals become a thing? It might be earlier than you think!

The Great Gatsby' Tess Soltau is taking over our Instagram today! Follow along here as Soltau takes our Instagram followers behind-the-scenes of the hit Broadway musical. She recently joined the company as Catherine and the understudy for Myrtle.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of actor Larry Ross, who died at the age of 88 in Philadelphia. Ross died at home on February 5, 2025. Mr. Ross enjoyed a career as an actor, dancer, singer and teacher of the performing arts.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of stage and screen actor Tony Roberts. He was 85 years old.

In an excerpt from a conversation with CBS News Sunday Morning, Cynthia Erivo shed light on her recording process and what listeners can expect from the album, which is partly autobiographical. Watch the video now!

Check out this week's top virtual show programs from BroadwayWorld's Stage Mag! This week includes productions from Find Your Light, Pump House Theatre Watford, and Crossett High School Auditorium. 

The initial line-up of stars has been set for Vineyard Theatre's Annual Gala. The Gala will honor Emmy Award-winning actor and longtime Vineyard artist Joe Morton. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season has officially begun. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending February 7, 2025 with videos from Urinetown, Just In Time, and more!

What is Urinetown? Urinetown is now! Check out more scenes from Urinetown at New York City Center Encores!, including 'Mr. Cladwell,' 'Follow Your Heart,' and 'Privelege to Pee.'

Nothing says 'I love you' like tickets to a Broadway show! This February 14, celebrate love and romance from the audience of a Broadway theatre. Need help picking the perfect production? We've got you covered! Check out eight Broadway shows that are perfect for you and your loved one to check out this Valentine's Day.

The all-teen musical 355 that went viral on TikTok is coming to 54 Below! 355 is an original musical entirely written and performed by teens that follows spies in war-stricken 18th century New York City. Watch their viral rehearsal videos!

A first look at Idina Menzel in Redwood on Broadway has arrived. The new photos feature De’Adre Aziza, Michael Park, Zachary Noah Piser, and Khaila Wilcoxon in the new musical, now in previews at the Nederlander Theatre.

Kelsie Watts' Broadway debut has been a longtime coming. Watch a video of The Voice alum performing songs from Wicked, Cats, The Bodyguard, and Dreamgirls before she makes her Broadway debut as Jane Seymour in SIX.

Annaleigh Ashford, Tim Meadows, and David Cross, joined Lin-Manuel Miranda this week in All In: Comedy About Love at the Hudson Theatre. See photos here!

Performances are now underway for Encores! City Center's production of Urinetown, featuring Jordan Fisher, Keala Settle, Rainn Wilson, and more. Check out photos from inside rehearsals here.

Winners have been announced for the 27th CDGA (Costume Designers Guild Awards), including Paul Tazewell for his costume work on the Wicked movie adaptation. Take a look at the full list of winners here!

The Colt Coeur production of Still by Lia Romeo and directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt, stars Melissa Gilbert and Mark Moses. The 8-week return engagement just opened at The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture’s Loreto Theater. Check out what the critics are saying about the new production!