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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.

Video: Jonathan Bailey Recalls Juggling WICKED, BRIDGERTON, and FELLOW TRAVELERS All at Once
by Josh Sharpe - June 11, 2024


As part of Variety's 'Actors on Actors' series, Naomi Watts and Jonathan Bailey sat down to discuss their latest projects. One such project is the highly anticipated screen adaptation of Broadway's Wicked, where Bailey will be playing the role of Fiyero. During the interview, he recalled working on Bridgerton and Fellow Travelers at the same time he was rehearsing for the major movie musical.

Photos: Get a First Look at GATSBY World Premiere at A.R.T.
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2024


Get a first look at photos of the world premiere of Gatsby at American Repertory Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Pittsburg Theatre Company Loses Props, Costumes, & Equipment in Warehouse Fire
by Joshua Wright - June 11, 2024


The Pittsburg Theatre Company has been deeply affected, as the fire consumed the warehouse where they stored their props and costumes.

2024 Tony Awards Viewing Parties in New York City
by Stephi Wild - June 11, 2024


If you're looking for a place to enjoy the Tony Awards with other Broadway superfans, look no further! Check out our roundup of all of the Tony Awards viewing parties that will be taking place across New York City this weekend.

Video: Idina Menzel Recalls Winning the Tony for WICKED
by Josh Sharpe - June 11, 2024


Idina Menzel stopped by Live With Kelly and Mark to discuss the Tony Awards, both past and present. In 2004, the performer won the Tony for her role as Elphaba in Wicked and will be also presenting this Sunday at the ceremony for the 77th Annual Tony Awards. Watch the clip!

THE CONNECTOR Original Cast Recording to be Released This Month
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2024


Concord Theatricals Recordings will release MCC Theater’s THE CONNECTOR this month! Learn more about the show.

Video: Check Out New Rehearsal Footage of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL at PAC NYC
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2024


Check out new footage of Cats: “The Jellicle Ball” at PAC NYC. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Contest: Win Two Tickets To THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway
by BWW Contests - June 11, 2024


Dreaming of a night out on Broadway? Enter to win two tickets to The Great Gatsby on Broadway! live on stage. Enter today! The party's roaring on Broadway! Starring Jeremy Jordan (Newsies) as Jay Gatsby and Eva Noblezada (Hadestown) as Daisy Buchanan, THE GREAT GATSBY is a great, big Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy.

Amber Gray and More Will Lead THE ROYAL PYRATE Workshop Tour
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2024


HADESTOWN’S Amber Gray is joining the cast of the new musical The Royal Pyrate in the role of Mary Hallet, the fabled ‘Witch of Wellfleet,’ a figure of American myth for over 300 years. Learn more about where to catch the show here!

Video: Sky Lakota-Lynch Talks Personal Connection to THE OUTSIDERS on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - June 11, 2024


Sky Lakota-Lynch stopped by Good Morning America on Monday to discuss his recent Tony nomination for his performance as Johnny Cade in the new hit musical The Outsiders. He went on to highlight the personal connection he had to the material prior to being involved with the project. Watch the full interview!


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