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Feature: Monthly Musical 'Birthday' Salute: TAKE THE QUIZ!
by Rob Lester - Aug 1, 2024

Have a little fun, take a little bit of a lucky guess, and learn a little more about famous music folks all born in August. Our Broadway World cabaret birthday hunter couldn't decide on just one person to salute in the usual 'born this month' feature, so instead there's a trivia quiz that name-drops a whole bunch of them. Drop by BWW and give it a try.

Interview: Deborah Tedrick of GEARHEADS: THE MUSICAL at Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre
by Brian Hilbrand - Aug 1, 2024

The Premier performance of GEARHEADS, playing at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre at the University of Michigan, is an original musical comedy, that follows the goings-on at an auto repair shop on a Saturday, when the shop’s owner and service manager are away, leaving the mechanics to run things. When a customer shows up needing a simple repair, she can’t get anyone to help her, because the guys would rather be anywhere else than at work. They turn their break room into a pseudo-frat house, and over the day, love is lost and found, the youngest mechanic has a coming-of-age experience, and the shop becomes a place where everyone belongs.

Meet the Cast of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2024

Once Upon A Mattress will begin previews on Broadway tonight, Wednesday, July 31, 2024. The revival will celebrate its opening night on Monday, August 12, 2024, for the limited engagement through November 30, 2024, at The Hudson Theatre. Meet the cast of Once Upon a Mattress here!

CAPA, Six String Concerts Present BOTH SIDES NOW In October At The Lincoln Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2024

CAPA and Six String Concerts will present Both Sides Now on Saturday, October 26, at the Lincoln Theatre (769 E. Long St.)

Meet Audra McDonald With Two Tickets to GYPSY Through Charity Buzz Auction
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2024

Bid for a chance to meet six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald in an exclusive auction event. Proceeds will support arts education programs. Learn how to bid!

Sutton Foster, Adrienne Warren & More Set for 2024-25 Season at the Hobby Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2024

Sutton Foster and more are set to perform in the 2024-25 'Beyond Broadway' series at the Hobby Center. Learn about the full lineup and see how to purchase tickets.

54 Below to Debut New Drag Brunch Series Hosted By Marti Cummings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2024

54 Below is introducing a new drag brunch series hosted by NYC drag icon Marti Cummings. Learn how to purchase tickets.

BWW Q&A: Kyra Kennedy on BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Maine State Music Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Jul 30, 2024

Kyra recently completed a run of Beautiful at Papermill Playhouse - also playing the role of Carole King. Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of 'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,' a captivating journey through the life of one of music’s most iconic songwriters. The production, a co-production with the Fulton Theatre, will run from August 7 to August 24.

Joaquin Phoenix Reveals Lady Gaga's Reaction the First Time He Sang for JOKER: FOLIE A DEUX
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 29, 2024

In a new interview, Joaquin Phoenix shared some details about the nature of his singing in the upcoming film Joker: Folie á Deux- including the reaction of his co-star Lady Gaga. The actor talked about his approach to the musical material required for his role as Arthur Fleck, which he reprises from the 2019 film in this sequel.

54 SINGS PEOPLE WHO SING LIKE PEOPLE to be Presented This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2024

Join Joshua Turchin, Noah Manumaleuga, and their ensemble at 54 BELOW for a night of Broadway impressions this week. Learn how to purchase tickets.

A World Premiere & More Set for York Theatre Company Fall 2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2024

The York Theatre Company has revealed its 2024 Fall Season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: SUMMERTIME: AWA SAL SECKA SINGS LADIES OF JAZZ at Signature Theatre
by Roger Catlin - Jul 29, 2024

The talented actress and sometime playwright has appeared in dozens of shows in D.C. — and several at Signature, including an award-winning performance in its Ragtime last year. Here, she shares her passion for jazz singers from the golden era that have never gone out of style in a personable revue backed by a couple of ace musicians.

KAHN ARTIST: MADELINE AND ME Returns To Don't Tell Mama
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2024

Kahn you believe it? KAHN ARTIST: Madeline And Me returns to Don't Tell Mama beginning Wednesday July 31 for an encore run of shows: July 31, August 8, September 9, and October 16, all at 7pm.

25 Theater Books for Your Summer 2024 Reading List
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 28, 2024

From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 25 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Summer 2024 reading list.

COLORED SILK: A CIVIL WAR ODYSSEY Comes to Rochester Fringe Festival 2024
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 28, 2024

Echoes of Our Ancestors African American History & Song will present Colored Silk: A Civil War Odyssey, a play upon the life of Elizabeth Keckley, formerly enslaved artisan whose skillfulness led to the White House as Mary Todd Lincoln's dressmaker. School of The Arts, will present two performances September 14 at 12 noon, and September 15 at 1:30 pm.

Joe Iconis & Family, Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp, and More to Play 54 Below
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 28, 2024

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. Check out the full lineup here!

Paloma Dineli Chesky Embarks On First International Tour
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 27, 2024

Paloma Dineli Chesky, a rising star in New York's music scene, embarks on her first international tour, performing at the Nervi Festival in Genoa and Anfiteatro Falcone e Borsellino in Sicily.

SNL Stars on the Broadway Stage
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2024

Ana Gasteyer is not the only Saturday Night Live alum to have flexed her acting muscles on the Broadway stage. BroadwayWorld is rounding up your favorite SNL stars who are also Broadway stars. Check out our list here!

Q&A: EDINBURGH 2024: Hannah Whittingham on DEATH BECOMES US
by Kat Mokrynski - Jul 27, 2024

BWW caught up with Hannah Whittingham on bringing Death Becomes Us to the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Video: Cynthia Erivo and Michelle Yeoh Talk Bringing WICKED to Life on Screen: 'You'll Recognize the Show'
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 26, 2024

In Paris for the 2024 Olympics, Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Michelle Yeoh sat down with TODAY to discuss the highly anticipated movie and tease what viewers can expect from the film. Watch the interview now!