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Idina Menzel, Maude Apatow, Bowen Yang, and more will be guest judges on the new season of RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars. Mainstay judges Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews and Ts Madison are returning alongside RuPaul. Watch the new video trailer for the upcoming season now!

Broadway World is saddened to report that Jerry Springer has passed away at the age of 79. Srpinger was seen on Broadway as The Narrator in The Rocky Horror Show. He was also seen as Billy Flynn in Chicago. A rock opera based on Springer's talk show premiered Off-Broadway in 2018 after winning numerous awards in London.

Apple TV+'s musical series Schmigadoon! has changed Emmy categories. The streaming service as submitted Schmigadoon's second season in the scripted variety series category, after previously being placed in comedy series for season one. However, actors like Jane Krakowski, Kristin Chenoweth, and more will still compete in comedy serues categories.

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 4/27/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

On the final week of his Late Late Night Show, James Corden enlists Jane Krakowski and Josh Gad to perform one last musical in the crosswalk on Beverly Blvd. in front of CBS. With tunes from 'There’s No Business Like Show Business,' 'Singin' In The Rain' and 'La La Land' the trio pays homage to the industry. Watch the video now!

A new cast album will be released for the acclaimed Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. The album will be available later this year.

Second Stage Theater has announced that Larissa FastHorse's play, THE THANKSGIVING PLAY, directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin, has extended one week and will now run through Sunday, June 11. THE THANKSGIVING PLAY opened on April 20 at Second Stage's Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street).

Last night, NBC honored Carol Burnett with a special honoring her legendary career. The evening included musical performances from Bernadette Peters, Billy Porter, Jane Lynch, Katy Perry, Kristin Chenoweth, Sutton Foster, and Darren Criss. Watch video performances of 'Side By Side By Side,' 'Easy Street,' 'Old Friends,' and more now!

Following rave reviews and an overwhelming response from Broadway audiences, Prima Facie will extend its limited run by two weeks. The production, originally scheduled to run through Sunday, June 18, 2023, will now run through Sunday, July 2, 2023 only at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). 

In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical “Wish,” Asha (voice of Ariana DeBose) and a little ball of boundless energy called Star prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen. Watch the video of the first teaser trailer now!

The first footage of the Wicked movie was shown at CinemaCon in Las Vegas last night. Audio of 'Defying Gravity' and 'Popular' were played, giving attendees a first listen to Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo singing Stephen Schwartz's iconic music. New shots of Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible and Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard were also revealed.

The hit Broadway revival of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson is featured in the latest episode of “Working in the Theatre” with director LaTanya Richardson Jackson and set designer Beowulf Boritt. The episode features exclusive interviews and discussion on their collaboration on August Wilson's The Piano Lesson.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK opened on Broadway last night, Wednesday, March 26th, 2023, at Broadway’s St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out video footage of the cast taking their opening night bows here!

The Muny has announced that Ashley Blanchet, Ben Crawford, Claybourne Elder, Ann Harada, Kelvin Moon Loh, Eric Jordan Young, Holly Ann Butler, Tommy Bracco, Harrison White, Debby Lennon and Michael Hobin will star in the magical production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, June 22 - 30, 2023.

Tony and BAFTA Award-winning Ralph Fiennes will star as Macbeth and Olivier Award-winning Indira Varma will star as Lady Macbeth in an intimate new production of William Shakespeare's MACBETH which will open in Liverpool this November.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK opens on Broadway tonight, Wednesday, March 26th, 2023, at Broadway’s St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). Read reviews for the show!

Nathan Lane stopped by Late Night With Seth Meyers last night to promote his new film, Beau Is Afraid. See video of his visit.

Prospect Theater Company has announced the performers for their annual Spring Gala, being held Monday, May 1st at The Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street): Hannah Elless (Bright Star), Julia Murney (Baby, The Wild Party), Allie Trimm (Wicked), Genesis Adelia Collado (Prospect's Notes From Now), Darron Hayes (Prospect's Notes From Now), Matthew McGloin (Prospect's The Hello Girls), and Miyuki Miyagi (Allegiance, West Coast Premiere).

The theater community rallied together once again with spirited skits, dynamic dance and brilliant bonnets as Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ Easter Bonnet Competition returned April 24 and 25, 2023. The performances celebrated in-theater Red Bucket appeals that raised $3,601,355 for meals and medication, health care and hope for those who need them most.

The Tony Awards and United Palace will present a series of community events in celebration of The 76th Annual Tony Awards which will broadcast live from the historic United Palace for the first time on Sunday, June 11, 2023.  

To celebrate one month until the release of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” the live-action reimagining of the studio’s animated musical classic, character posters have been released. The photos offer a new look at Flouder, Sebastian, and more! Advance IMAX tickets for the film are now available for purchase at Fandango or wherever tickets are sold.

See new photos of Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque as Satine, Derek Klena as Christian and more in Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway.

Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque appeared on The View this morning to perform Katy Perry's 'Firework' from Moulin Rouge! on Broadway. Before the performance, JoJo sat down with the ladies of The View to discuss why she is 'having the time of [her] life' in the role. Watch videos of the interview and the performance now!

Check out footage from the opening night red carpet of MTC's Summer, 1976!

Get a first look at footage of New York, New York on Broadway!