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Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells to Reunite on CELEBRITY WHEEL OF FORTUNE
Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells to Reunite on CELEBRITY WHEEL OF FORTUNE
by Josh Sharpe - September 06, 2024


Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells will reunite once again! On Thursday, Gad took to social media to tease an upcoming appearance with his Gutenberg! co-star on the new season of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.

Cast and Full Route Set For 2024 Tour of ELF THE MUSICAL
Cast and Full Route Set For 2024 Tour of ELF THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - September 06, 2024


ELF THE MUSICAL announced its full casting and tour route for the upcoming national tour, bringing holiday cheer to cities across the country.

Up on the Marquee: ROMEO + JULIET
Up on the Marquee: ROMEO + JULIET
by Jennifer Broski - September 06, 2024


Rehearsals are now underway for Sam Gold’s hotly anticipated new Broadway production of ROMEO + JULIET. Check out photos of the marquee at the Circle in the Square Theatre!

Photos: A WONDERFUL WORLD Cast Parades to Studio 54
Photos: A WONDERFUL WORLD Cast Parades to Studio 54
by Bruce Glikas - September 06, 2024


A special event was held yesterday, September 5, to celebrate the box office opening for A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical. Check out photos here!

NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL BROADWAY Comes to 54 Below
NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL BROADWAY Comes to 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - September 06, 2024


54 Below will present “Now That’s What I Call Broadway!” Bringing you everyone’s favorite hits from Tony Award®-winning shows of the past 30 years performed by Broadway veterans and Manhattan’s rising stars.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 6, 2024
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 6, 2024
by - September 06, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 6, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Tony-Winner Marianne Elliott Is Hoping for A COMPANY Film
Tony-Winner Marianne Elliott Is Hoping for A COMPANY Film
by A.A. Cristi - September 05, 2024


Acclaimed director Marianne Elliott revealed that she is hoping to make a film of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's COMPANY. 

Photos: DEATH BECOMES HER Drops New Artwork for Broadway Run
Photos: DEATH BECOMES HER Drops New Artwork for Broadway Run
by A.A. Cristi - September 05, 2024


See new key art for the Broadway premiere of the drop-dead hilarious new musical comedy DEATH BECOMES HER.

Rachel Brosnahan & David Corenswet to Star in HOLIDAY Reading
Rachel Brosnahan & David Corenswet to Star in HOLIDAY Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 05, 2024


The Acting Company by special arrangement with Eric Falkenstein, will present Holiday, a new adaptation by Tony Award winning playwright Richard Greenberg starring Rachel Brosnahan and David Corenswet. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Kyle Selig Joins WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway
Photos: Kyle Selig Joins WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 05, 2024


WATER FOR ELEPHANTS welcomed Broadway’s Kyle Selig to the role of Jacob Jankowski on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. See photos here!

Joy Woods, Amber Ardolino & More to Join Broadway Cares' NEXTGEN SPOTLIGHT
Joy Woods, Amber Ardolino & More to Join Broadway Cares' NEXTGEN SPOTLIGHT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 05, 2024


The lineup has been revealed for NextGen Spotlight, a concert directed and hosted by Back to the Future: The Musical’s Jelani Remy and presented by NextGen Advocates to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Learn more about the event.

Video: Survival Jobs Unpacks the Journey to a Broadway Debut
Video: Survival Jobs Unpacks the Journey to a Broadway Debut
by Survival Jobs - September 05, 2024


In this video, your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with four incredible actors who made their Broadway debuts during the 2023-2024 season; Chad Carstarphen and Jackie Leon who star in Hell’s Kitchen, Carson Stewart who is starring in The Notebook and Morgan Anita Wood who made her Broadway debut in Hamilton, the week before this panel was recorded!

Nominate Your Arts Educator for the 2025 Excellence in Theatre Education Award
Nominate Your Arts Educator for the 2025 Excellence in Theatre Education Award
by Team BWW - September 05, 2024


Do you have a theatre teacher who has made a major impact on your life? There's no better way to show your appreciation than by submitting them for the 2025 Excellence in Theatre Education Award!

BETWEEN THE LINES Will Stream on BroadwayHD This Month
BETWEEN THE LINES Will Stream on BroadwayHD This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 05, 2024


BroadwayHD will present the world streaming premiere of the Off-Broadway musical, Between the Lines this month. Learn more about the show and see how to watch.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS to Unveil 'Audrey II' Times Square Installation
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS to Unveil 'Audrey II' Times Square Installation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 05, 2024


Little Shop of Horrors will unveil an “Audrey II” Times Square Installation this month. Learn more about the event and see how to attend.

NAS, Kim Dracula, and More Join WARRIORS Album From Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis
NAS, Kim Dracula, and More Join WARRIORS Album From Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis
by Josh Sharpe - September 05, 2024


Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis have unveiled the fourth group of voices for the star-studded cast of the concept album, WARRIORS. 

The Shed Unveils 24-25 Season Including Kenneth Branagh in KING LEAR & More
The Shed Unveils 24-25 Season Including Kenneth Branagh in KING LEAR & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 05, 2024


The Shed has revealed its 2024 – 25 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Cynthia Erivo Joins Peacock's POKER FACE Season 2
Cynthia Erivo Joins Peacock's POKER FACE Season 2
by Josh Sharpe - September 05, 2024


Cynthia Erivo, the Tony Award winner and star of the upcoming Wicked movie, will guest star in the second season of Peacock's Poker Face. Other guest stars for the upcoming season include Margo Martindale, BJ Novak, Giancarlo Esposito, and Katie Holmes.

WICKED Novel Collector's Edition to Be Released This Month
WICKED Novel Collector's Edition to Be Released This Month
by Josh Sharpe - September 05, 2024


In honor of the Wicked movie, HarperCollins will be releasing several special editions of Gregory Maguire's original novel that spawned the hit musical, including a new deluxe hardback collector's edition.

Producers Of GHOST OF JOHN MCCAIN Pen Open Letter To Meghan McCain
Producers Of GHOST OF JOHN MCCAIN Pen Open Letter To Meghan McCain
by Joshua Wright - September 05, 2024


The producers of The Ghost of John McCain have penned an open letter to Meghan McCain inviting her to the production's opening night following her calling out the production on social media.

Video: Second WICKED Movie Trailer With Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo & More
Video: Second WICKED Movie Trailer With Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo & More
by Josh Sharpe - September 05, 2024


The second full trailer for part one of the Wicked movie has been released. Watch the video featuring new looks at Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, and more! Wicked: Part One will be released on November 22, 2024.

EMILIA PEREZ Soundtrack Selections Released
EMILIA PEREZ Soundtrack Selections Released
by Josh Sharpe - September 05, 2024


A selection of five songs has just been released for Emilia Perez, the upcoming Spanish-language musical starring Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón, and Selena Gomez. The movie is set to be released on Netflix on November 13 in the US, Canada, and the UK following a theatrical release in select theaters on November 1.

Photo: AGATHA ALL ALONG Poster Inspired by THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
Photo: AGATHA ALL ALONG Poster Inspired by THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - September 05, 2024


Marvel has released four new posters for Agatha All Along, each inspired by a different movie or series. One such poster honors The Rocky Horror Picture Show, with Kathryn Hahn's Agatha Harkness taking on the iconic pose of Frank-N-Furter.

McDonald, Bareilles, Cumming & More Set For New Yorker Festival
McDonald, Bareilles, Cumming & More Set For New Yorker Festival
by Stephi Wild - September 05, 2024


This year's New Yorker festival is set to take place next month, and includes a host of Broadway names on its slate. The lineup will include talks with Alan Cumming, Audra McDonald, Ayad Akhtar, Sara Bareilles, and more. Additionally, a screening of the new film adapation of The Piano Lesson will be held.

THE OUTSIDERS on Broadway to Perform Thursday Matinees
THE OUTSIDERS on Broadway to Perform Thursday Matinees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 05, 2024


The Outsiders on Broadway will be adding Thursday matinees to their performance schedule! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.


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