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Contest: Win Two Tickets To La Jolla Playhouses THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE
by BWW Contests - June 03, 2024


Enter to win a pair of tickets to THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE at La Jolla Playhouse. This world-premiere musical is the iconic love story of country music royalty Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, featuring hit songs Ring of Fire, I Walk The Line and many more. The winner can select the performance date of their choosing from June 14 to July 5, subject to availability. Tickets to be redeemed directly by La Jolla Playhouse.

Liza Minnelli Documentary to Feature Lost Footage
by Josh Sharpe - June 03, 2024


Tribeca 2024 will see the world premiere of a new documentary centered on the legendary Broadway performer, Liza Minnelli. According to a new interview with director Bruce David Klein, viewers will be privy to new footage that was buried, of all place, in Minnelli's closet.

Video: Ben Platt Performs 'Right Kind of Reckless' and 'All American Queen'
by Josh Sharpe - June 03, 2024


On Monday, Ben Platt visited The TODAY Show to discuss and perform from his newly released studio album, Honeymind. On the show, Platt talked also about performing for an audience as himself, rather than as a character. Watch the performances!

Georgie Buckland & Amy Di Bartolomeo to Star as Andy & Emily in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA in London
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2024


Georgie Buckland and Amy Di Bartolomeo have joined the cast of The Devil Wears Prada in London as Andy and Emily! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Review Roundup: Tituss Burgess' THE PREACHER'S WIFE World Premiere
by Joshua Wright - June 03, 2024


The reviews are starting to roll in for The Alliance Theatre's world premiere musical, THE PREACHER’S WIFE, inspired by the 1996 film of the same name

John Stamos and More Sing First Songs From WILLY'S CANDY SPECTACULAR, Parody of Failed Willy Wonka Immersive Experience
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2024


A new musical is on its way, a parody of the infamous failed Willy Wonka immersive experience that took place in Glasgow earlier this year, Willy's Chocolate Experience. 

Video: Now You Know... Lindsay Mendez Is a Tony Nominee
by Joey Mervis - June 03, 2024


In this video, watch as Tony nominee Lindsay Mendez chats about her truly incredible year, why Merrily We Roll Along means so much to her, and so much more.

Video: Watch Ben Platt Perform 'Cherry on Top' From 'Honeymind'
by Josh Sharpe - June 03, 2024


Tony-award winner Ben Platt stopped by The Jennifer Hudson Show to discuss and perform from his new album, Honeymind, which his fiance inspired. Before singing Cherry on Top, Platt talked about some of his Broadway experiences, including when Beyonce came to see Dear Evan Hanson. Watch the performance and interview now!

Leslie Odom, Jr. Will Embark on 2024 Christmas Tour
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2024


Leslie Odom, Jr. has announced that he will embark on a Christmas tour this holiday season! The Broadway veteran and singer revealed that he will be performing 'holiday classics, seasonal favorites, and some surprises!'

Exclusive: Watch the Opening Number from THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL at Signature
by Joshua Wright - June 03, 2024


Signature Theatre in Washington DC will present the second production of The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical by Joe Iconis as part of their 2024/2025 season. Watch Gabriel Ebert and company perform the opening number from the show in this exclusive video.

Broadway Buying Guide: June 3, 2024- Ben Platt is Back
by Team BWW - June 03, 2024


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, June 3, 2024.

Kate Baldwin, Beth Leavel, and More Join FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2024


The complete cast has now been announced for Transport Group's concert production of Follies. The sold-out event will play one night only—Thursday, June 20, at 8:00 p.m. at Carnegie Hall.

Temple University Welcomes University of the Arts Students Following School's Closure
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2024


Temple University revealed that they are welcoming students from the University of the Arts, which announced it will close, suddenly and abruptly, on June 7th.

Listen: Ingrid Michaelson Shares Early Draft of 'My Days' From THE NOTEBOOK The Musical
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2024


Ingrid Michaelson has taken to TikTok to share an early draft of the song My Days from The Notebook The Musical. Listen to the clip here!

Video: Ben Platt and Adrienne Warren Sing 'If Momma Was Married' From GYPSY
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2024


Ben Platt was joined on stage by Adrienne Warren during his residency at The Palace Theatre. The pair performed 'If Momma Was Married' from Gypsy. Check out the video here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 3, 2024
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 3, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Video: Shaina Taub Knew Making SUFFS Would Be Hard, But She Kept Marching
by Joey Mervis - June 02, 2024


In this video, Tony nominee Shaina Taub chats about why Suffs means so much to her, the challenges she faced in getting to Broadway, and so much more.

Tituss Burgess Didn't Think He'd Be The One to Turn THE PREACHER'S WIFE Into A Musical
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2024


Tituss Burgess spoke to People about his new musical based on the film The Preacher's Wife, which is currently running at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta.

Ticketmaster Was Hacked by 'Criminal Threat Actor' Says Live Nation
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2024


According to Variety, Live Nation has filed an SEC report on the hacking incident on May 20th, following an investigation by 'industry-leading forensic investigators to understand what happened.'

Students Respond to Philly's University of the Arts Closure
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2024


In a new article from WHYY, University of the Arts students are now responding to the school's closure, with many left scrambling to figure out their college plans.

Video: Watch 'I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman' from & JULIET on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2024


In celebration of Pride Month, & Juliet has released footage of 'I’m Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman' from the Broadway production. Watch here!

Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Kimberly Marable is Serving on Broadway
by Jayke Workman - June 02, 2024


This week I am joined by Broadway performer and activist Kimberly Marable to talk all about her work in the theater and beyond. A co-founder of Broadway Serves, Kimberly has bridged the worlds of performing arts and community service in such beautiful ways.

Video: Peck, Drury, and More Discuss ILLINOISE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2024


Watch Justin Peck, Jackie Sibbles Drury, and Shara Nova discuss ILLINOISE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING in the video here!

A SIGN OF THE TIMES Plays Final Performance Off-Broadway Today
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2024


A Sign of the Times, a new musical featuring the songs of Petula Clark, Lesley Gore, Dusty Springfield, and other classic pop hits of the 1960s, will conclude its Off-Broadway run, as scheduled, with the matinee on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at New World Stages

Video: Audra McDonald Talks GYPSY on TODAY
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2024


Watch Audra McDonald discuss imposter syndrome, stage fright, and GYPSY on Today with Hoda and Jenna in the video here!


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