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Update: Sir Ian McKellen Will Not Return to PLAYER KINGS in London Following Onstage Fall
by Joshua Wright - June 20, 2024


It has been announced that Sir Ian McKellen will not return to Player Kings at the Noel Coward Theatre in London after he suffered a fall during a performance earlier this week.

Jonathan Groff's Mentor Responds to Tony Acceptance Speech Shoutout
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2024


Jonathan Groff's Tony Award acceptance speech for Merrily We Roll Along has been making waves across the internet for its touching nature. His mentor Sue Fisher has spoken out about Groff's shoutout and his Tony win.

Is an Immersive Production of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Coming to New York?
by Joshua Wright - June 19, 2024


Is an immersive production of The Phantom of the Opera coming to New York? A casting notice for 'POTO, LLC' is seeking performers for an off-Broadway contract with a list of characters that reads exactly like those from Andrew Lloyd Webber's recently closed musical - which was an institution on Broadway for decades.

Exclusive: THE NOTEBOOK Cast Takes the Stage at Broadway Sessions
by Ben Cameron - June 19, 2024


Performers included: Hilary Fisher ('What Baking Can Do'), Dorcas Leung ('No One Else'), Happy McPartlin ('Never Enough'), Alex Benoit ('Leave the Light On'), Kim Onah ('White Boys'), Charlie Webb ('Barrett's Song'), Carson Stewart ('I Chose Right'), and Juliette Ojeda ('Saving All My Love for You'), with up and comers Rae Martinez ('I'm a Star), Daniel Peters ('Moving Too Fast') and Cayla Rose ('The Girl in 14G').

Photos: Inside the Tony Awards After Party at the Carlyle
by Bruce Glikas - June 19, 2024


BroadwayWorld is taking you inside the annual Tony Awards afterparty at The Carlyle Hotel with photos from inside the exclusive event!

What is the History of Summer Shows on Broadway?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - June 19, 2024


This time, the reader question was: There are several new Broadway productions coming this summer. What is the history of shows opening between June and August?

5 Facts About PURLIE VICTORIOUS
by Team BWW - June 19, 2024


Before you enjoy the Great Performances production, check out these five fascinating facts about the history and recent production of this groundbreaking play.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 19, 2024
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 19, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 

Photos: STEREOPHONIC and THE OUTSIDERS Meet Up For A Post-Tonys Celebration
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2024


Today before their first show back as Tony winners, the casts and creative teams of STEREOPHONIC and THE OUTSIDERS, met in the alleyway that they share on 45th Street. The famed alleyway is where the stage door is for the Golden and Jacob’s Theatres. See the photo!

Video: SUFFS Celebrates Shaina Taub's History Making Tony Wins
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2024


On Sunday night, composer Shaina Taub took home the Tony Awards for 'Best Book of a Musical' and 'Best Score' for her outstanding work on Suffs. See the show celebrate their history-making author! Watch the video!

Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Celebrates Tony Wins With Mid-Show Ovation
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2024


The dreams of the trio of pals at the heart of Merrily We Roll Along jumped off of the stage and into reality this week as the show scooped up an armful of 2024 Tony Awards! Watch the video of their mid-show celebration!

Photo Exclusive: Inside THE OUTSIDERS Tony Award Celebration!
by Bruce Glikas - June 18, 2024


The Outsiders, the new musical based on the S.E. Hinton novel, took home the top prize of Best Musical at this year's Tony Awards and BroadwayWorld was on hand at their post-show celebration! Party with the company of the show in our exclusive photos below!

ANGEL OF ARKANSAS Directed By Susan Stroman To Receive Second Industry Presentation In New York
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2024


Susan Stroman's ANGEL OF ARKANSAS will have a second industry presentation in New York, showcasing the new musical to potential producers and investors.

ILLINOISE Adds Three Matinee Performances To Broadway Run
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2024


The Tony Award-winning new musical ILLINOISE featuring Tony-winning choreography by Justin Peck has added three matinee performances to its strictly limited engagement through Saturday, August 10 at the St. James Theatre

Video: Laura Benanti Performs Original Song 'Mama's A Liar' from Solo Show NOBODY CARES
by Lauren Hilton - June 18, 2024


Watch Laura Benanti sing 'Mama's a Liar' from her solo show Nobody Cares, which was recorded live during a sold-out run at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre in New York City. 

Josh Gad to Produce and Star in SPACEBALLS Sequel From Producer Mel Brooks
by Josh Sharpe - June 18, 2024


Josh Gad is set to produce and appear in the long-awaiting sequel to Mel Brooks' 1987 comedy Spaceballs, which is in development at Amazon MGM Studios. Brooks will return as a producer on the film. Multiple outlets have reported the news, following a tease from Gad on his Instagram last week.

Jinkx Monsoon Dreams of Starring in SWEET CHARITY & GYPSY
by Joshua Wright - June 18, 2024


Jinkx Monsoon revealed she dreams of starring in Sweet Charity and Gypsy when she's older. Monsoon will return in the role of Matron 'Mama' Morton for 20 performances only, Thursday, June 27 through Friday, July 12

Shoshana Bean, Laura Benanti, Wayne Brady & More to Join 3rd Sailing of The Broadway Cruise
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2024


Join your favorite stars of the theatre and creative luminaries on the 3rd sailing of The Broadway Cruise. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.

Ethan Hawke to Star in BLUE MOON Film About Lyricist Lorenz Hart
by Josh Sharpe - June 18, 2024


Blue Moon, Richard Linklater's film about lyricist Lorenz Hart, is a go at Sony Pictures Classics and features a starry cast that includes Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley, Bobby Cannavale, and Andrew Scott. The film will begin production this summer in Dublin.

Photos: First Look at Tatiana Maslany & More in PRE-EXISTING CONDITION
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2024


Get a first look at photos of Marin Ireland's Pre-Existing Condition Off-Broadway.

VIDEO: First Look At LES MISERABLES at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - June 18, 2024


The first production of The Muny's 2024 summer season is Les Misérables starring John Riddle, Jordan Donica, Teal Wicks, Red Concepción, Jade Jones, Ken Page, Emily Bautista, Gracie Annabelle Parker, Peter Neureuther and James D. Gish. Get a first look at the cast in action!

Nathan Lane and Matt Bomer to Star in Hulu Sitcom MID-CENTURY MODERN
by Josh Sharpe - June 18, 2024


According to a new report, Tony Award-winning actor Nathan Lane and Golden-Globe-winning actor Matt Bomer will be co-starring in a new Hulu comedy inspired by the fan-favorite show Golden Girls. The series, titled, Mid-Century Modern, was created by Max Mutchnick and David Kohan of Will & Grace. Ryan Murphy is set to executive produce the show.

Tony-Winning MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Will Be Filmed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 18, 2024


The Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along is being filmed this week, a production spokesperson told BroadwayWorld.

Amber Gray, Jessica Hecht & More to Star in EUREKA DAY on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 18, 2024


The full cast has been revealed for the Broadway premiere of Eureka Day, written by Jonathan Spector and directed by Anna D. Shapiro. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 6/16/24 - CABARET, WICKED & More Top the List
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2024


Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 6/16/2024.


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