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'90s Teen Comedy CAN'T HARDLY WAIT is Being Adapted into a Musical
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2024


The 1998 teen comedy Can't Hardly Wait is being adapted into a musical.

3 Broadway Shows Close Today
by Sidney Paterra - June 23, 2024


Today, June 23, 2024, Broadway says goodbye to two limited-run productions and one open-run production. An Enemy of the People takes its final bow at the Circle in the Square Theatre following 23 previews and 112 regular performances; Patriots will conclude its run at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre following 21 previews and 72 regular performances; and The Heart of Rock and Roll concludes at the James Earl Jones Theatre following 24 previews and 72 regular performances.

Rialto Chatter: Could THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE Transfer to Broadway This Spring?
by Rialto Chatter - June 22, 2024


Sam Mendes' The Motive and the Cue, which ran at The National Theatre and then in the West End, is hoping to transfer to 'a Shubert theater this spring,' says Baz Bamigboye for Deadline.

Video: Watch Highlights from Day 1 of WEST END LIVE 2024
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2024


West End LIVE, Europe’s biggest free musical theatre festival, returned Saturday, June 22nd, transforming Trafalgar Square into an open-air theatre like no other. Watch highlights from the performances here!

Photos: Carson Kressley and Douglas Carter Beane Visit THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2024


Carson Kressley and Douglas Carter Beane visited the James Earl Jones Theatre to catch one of the final performances of THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL. Check out photos here!

Broadway Jukebox: Broadway's Best Quartets
by Sidney Paterra - June 22, 2024


Enjoy songs from musicals like: Songs for a New World, Hairspray, Newsies, Falsettos, Anastasia, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Next to Normal, On the Town, Sweeney Todd, The Secret Garden and more.

Play BroadwayWorld's Daily Word Game - 6/22/2024
by Team BWW - June 22, 2024


Today's BroadwayWorld Daily Word Game is now live - can you guess today's word or phrase? The solution can be any theatre related word or phrase - a show title, performer, recognizable lyrical phrase, and more.

Jessica Vosk Releases New Singles 'Paparazzi' and 'The Love Medley' - Listen Here!
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2024


Jessica Vosk has released two new singles: a cover of Lady Gaga's 'Paparazzi' and 'The Love Medley,' which includes 'Different Drum,' 'I Don't Know How to Love Him' from Jesus Christ Superstar, and 'Everybody Says Don't' from Anyone Can Whistle. Listen here!

Photos: First Look at Jodi Benson in HELLO, DOLLY! at Encore Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2024


Check out photos from Encore! Performing Arts' production of the iconic musical “Hello, Dolly!” starring Jodi Benson, a Tony Award Nominee and Disney Legend, here!

What Is a Rock Opera?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - June 22, 2024


This time, the reader question was: What is a rock opera, and what is their history on Broadway?

Photos: Norm Lewis, Kate Baldwin & More Perform FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2024


See photos of Norm Lewis, Kate Baldwin and more performing Follies in concert at Carnegie Hall!

Judy Garland Museum Launches Fundraiser to Acquire Pair of Ruby Slippers From THE WIZARD OF OZ
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2024


The Judy Garland Museum in Minnesota has launched a fundraising campaign to acquire one of the pairs of ruby slippers worn by Garland in the The Wizard of Oz

Video: Watch an All-New Trailer for HAMILTON on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2024


Get a first look at a new trailer for Hamilton on Broadway! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Listen: Jeremy Jordan Sings 'For Her' From THE GREAT GATSBY
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2024


Listen to Jeremy Jordan sing 'For Her' in The Great Gatsby!

Roles Revealed for Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis, and Eva Longoria in ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING
by Josh Sharpe - June 21, 2024


On the official Only Murders in the Building Instagram, a new photo has teased the roles played by Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis, and Eva Longoria in the upcoming season. Take a look at the post here!

Video: Being a Lion with Kyle Ramar Freeman
by Robert Bannon - June 21, 2024


Kyle has been on a roller coaster since making his Broadway debut in A Strange Loop! He tells the story of his Broadway journey and what led him to The Wiz! This was an inspiring chat, just in time for Pride, about trusting your gut, living free and fearless, and soaring. Watch the full interview in this video!

NOW CIRCA THEN, ROALD DAHL'S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, HEART HELD AT KNIFE POINT– Check Out This Week's Top Stage Mags
by Lauren Hilton - June 21, 2024


Each week, we'll be highlighting the top virtual show programs from BroadwayWorld's Stage Mag! Want to create a FREE Stage Mag for your own show? This week includes productions from Capital Stage, The Coterie Theatre, and Broadwater Mainstage.

Video: Watch Music Video 'Ray' From Kate Nash's New Album Feat. Broadway Performers
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2024


Platinum-selling artist Kate Nash has released her anticipated new album 9 Sad Symphonies. Along with the album, she also shares the music video for her new single “Ray.' The video features professional Broadway dancers including Tony nominee Karine Plantadit, SYTYCD winner Gaby Diaz, original Hamilton cast members Thayne Jasperson and Morgan Marcell, among others. Watch it now!

Summer 2024 NYC Theatre Guide: Broadway, Off-Broadway & Outdoors
by Sidney Paterra - June 21, 2024


There's nothing like summer in the city! Summer 2024 in New York City will bring with it a handful on new Broadway, off-Broadway, and outdoor productions to take in this June July and August. Let BroadwayWorld be your guide!

Broadway By Design: HELL'S KITCHEN
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2024


We continue with the five Tony-nominated creatives from Hell's Kitchen- Scenic Designer Robert Brill, Projection Designer Peter Nigrini, Lighting Designer Natasha Katz, Sound Designer Gareth Owen, and Costume Designer Dede Ayite.

Video: Tiffany Mann Sings 'One Night Only' in Rehearsals at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - June 21, 2024


Get a peek behind the scenes as Tiffany Mann, who stars as Effie Melody White in The Muny's production of Dreamgirls, sings a selection from 'One Night Only.' She is accompanied by Musical Director/Conductor Anne Shuttlesworth. Watch the video here!

Video: Watch Sundance Hit Short Film 'F^¢K '€M R!GHT B@¢K' Starring Kara Young
by Josh Sharpe - June 21, 2024


The Sundance hit short film F^¢K '€M R!GHT B@¢K, which stars rapper Emmanuel 'DDm' Williams and newly minted Tony Award Winner Kara Young, has been released as a Vimeo Staff Pick. The film can now be streamed for free on Vimeo. ^¢K '€M R!GHT B@¢K premiered in the 2022 Sundance Film Festival where it was named one of IndieWire’s 10 Must-See Short Films. Watch the film!

THE CONNECTOR Cast Album Now Available; Plus Watch the Cast Recording 'The Whole World Changed'
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2024


The original cast recording of MCC Theater’s acclaimed world premiere production of The Connector is available today! Plus, watch Hannah Cruz, Scott Bakula and the cast record 'The Whole World Changed'.

Jeremy Pope Releases Debut EP 'LAST NAME: POPE'
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2024


Grammy, Emmy, Golden Globe and Tony-nominated artist, Jeremy Pope, has released his debut EP titled LAST NAME: POPE. The EP consists of six original soulful records, all written and produced by Pope.

Interview: Meet the Jimmy Awards Inspiring Teachers, Jacqueline McLean & Paul Fillingim
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2024


Jacqueline McLean, Le Roy Jr. Sr. High School (Rochester, NY) and Paul Fillingim, Ronald Reagan High School (San Antonio, TX) will be bestowed with the Inspiring Teacher Award at the Jimmy Awards!


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