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Video: Amy Ryan 'Freaked Out' After Accepting DOUBT Role
by Josh Sharpe - June 12, 2024


Amy Ryan, who has been nominated for a Tony Award for her performance as Sister Aloysius in the Broadway production of Doubt, visited Live with Kelly and Mark on Wednesday to talk about some of her latest projects. During the interview, she recalls preparing for her role in the play with only a week's notice. Watch the interview!

Video: Daniel Radcliffe Discusses His Broadway Career on CBS Mornings
by Josh Sharpe - June 12, 2024


As of their Road to the Tonys series, CBS Mornings sat down with Daniel Radcliffe to discuss his Tony-nominated turn in Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, which is now playing at the Hudson Theatre. Radcliffe went on to discuss his Broadway debut in the play Equus and his musical theater turn as J. Pierrepont Finch in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Watch the interview!

Video: The Teen Critics Go Gaga for THE GREAT GATSBY
by Joey Mervis - June 12, 2024


We are continuing the series with Liora (14), Nicoletta (15), and Justin (16), who recently headed to the Broadway Theatre to check out The Great Gatsby on Broadway. Curious about what they thought of the show? Find out in this video!

Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE at La Jolla Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - June 12, 2024


La Jolla Playhouse world-premiere musical, The Ballad of Johnny and June is now on stage! The new musical has book by Robert Cary (SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical) and Playhouse Director Emeritus and two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys, The Who’s Tommy), music and lyrics by Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash and others, directed by Des McAnuff.

Video: Eddie Redmayne Recalls an Audience Member Asking Him for a Selfie During CABARET
by Josh Sharpe - June 12, 2024


On Tuesday, Eddie Redmayne stopped by Late Night With Seth Meyers to discuss Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, which is now playing at the August Wilson Theatre. In Cabaret, Redmayne plays 'The Emcee', a role played by Joel Grey in the 1966 and 1987 Broadway productions. During the interview, he discussed his long attachment to the material and a time when an audience member asked him for a selfie during a performance. Watch the interview here!

STEREOPHONIC Will Perform at the Tony Awards
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2024


BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Stereophonic will be performing at the Tony Awards this weekend, despite earlier reports that they would not.

Video: Leigh Silverman Is Happy to Bring SUFFS to the Finish Line
by Joey Mervis - June 12, 2024


In this video, watch as Tony nominee Leigh Silverman chats about Suffs' long road to Broadway, recounts her days at Carnegie Mellon, and so much more! 

Photos: Inside and Backstage at the 78th Annual Theatre World Awards
by Bruce Glikas - June 12, 2024


The historic 78th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony was held on Monday evening, June 10, 2024 at the Marquis Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the big night here!

Video: Gaten Matarazzo and Ben Platt Perform 'Agony' From INTO THE WOODS
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2024


Ben Platt was joined on stage by Stranger Things and Broadway star Gaten Matarazzo during tonight's performance of Ben Platt: Live at the Palace for a rendition of 'Agony' from Into The Woods.  Check out videos here!

Photos: Inside The Black Women on Broadway Awards
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2024


The Black Women on Broadway Awards returned for their third annual in-person event at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers on June 10.

National Sawdust Ushers Unionize With IATSE Local 306
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2024


17 ushers at Brooklyn’s National Sawdust venue will join the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 306 after voting to unionize in a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) election last week. Learn more!

Jon Bon Jovi Has No Interest in Doing a Musical: 'I've Been Asked to Do That 100 Times'
by Josh Sharpe - June 11, 2024


In a new interview, music legend Jon Bon Jovi admitted that he is not interested in pursuing a Broadway musical inspired by his work, despite many offers over the years. “I’ve been asked to do that 100 times,” he told Variety.

Photos: Backstage with the Drama Desk Awards Winners
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - June 11, 2024


Check out photos from backstage with the winners of the 2024 Drama Desk Awards!

Video: Jocelyn Bioh Wants a Tony for JAJA
by Joey Mervis - June 11, 2024


In this video, watch as Tony nominee Jocelyn Bioh chats about creating the characters of Jaja's African Hair Braiding, explains why this nomination means so much to her, and so much more! 

Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet at the Drama Desk Awards
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - June 11, 2024


Winners for the 2024 Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced last night at NYU Skirball Center. Tony Award Winners Sutton Foster and Aaron Tveit hosted the ceremony. Check out photos from the red carpet here!

Exclusive: On the History and Hope of PURLIE VICTORIOUS
by Team BWW - June 11, 2024


In this edition, we hear from producer Jeffrey Richards​​​​​​​, who contributed the below essay about his six-time Tony-nominated Best Revival of a Play, Purlie Victorious.

SLEEP NO MORE to Play Final Performance in September
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2024


Sleep No More will play its final performance on Sunday, September 29. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Blog: Every Second Counts
by Atlantic Theater Company - June 11, 2024


As I began my career, my ability for storytelling was equal parts fun and frustration. For a long time I looked for some kind of logic to explain my lack of motivation. Cue 2020 – in the middle of a freaking pandemic, my artistic journey was obviously not the top priority. But somehow, this need to explain my incongruence kept looming over me.

Video: Highlights From TITANIC at New York City Center Encores!
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2024


Watch highlights from Titanic at New York City Center Encores!

Video: Sarah Pidgeon Got Her Ticket to the Tony Awards
by Joey Mervis - June 11, 2024


In this video, watch as Tony nominee Sarah Pidgeon chats about her unexpected journey with Stereophonic, recounts her days at Carnegie Mellon, and so much more! 

Video: Jenn Colella Talks Tony Noms for SUFFS and Why the Show Resonates Today
by Josh Sharpe - June 11, 2024


Jenn Colella, who plays suffragette Carrie Catt in the hit musical Suffs, recently stopped by Good Morning America to discuss the show, which has received 6 Tony nominations. In the interview, she recalled celebrating the nominations and went on to highlight how, even though the story takes place 100 years ago, the themes still resonate today. Watch the full interview!

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 6/9/24 - THE LION KING, MERRILY & More Top the List
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2024


Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 6/9/2024.

Photos: First Look at the Los Angeles Revival of REEFER MADNESS
by Joshua Wright - June 11, 2024


Get a first look at the Los Angeles revival of Reefer Madness The Musical with all-new photos. The production features additional songs and material by the original creative team.

Erich Bergen to Host 'Tony Awards First Impressions Cam'
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2024


City National will present the “Tony Awards First Impressions Cam” to celebrate this year’s winners in their first moments off-stage. Learn more!

Watch: Bette Midler Releases New Trump Parody Video
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2024


Bette Midler has released a new Trump parody video. Watch now.


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