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Billy Porter Releases 'Leap (Sgt Slick Discotizer Remix)'
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 2, 2024

Global powerhouse and visionary iconoclast Billy Porter has shared a new remix for his new single “Leap” from Sgt slick. The original version of the song, released last month, was the first preview of the upcoming EP Black Mona Lisa Vol 2: The Cookout Sessions, coming soon. Listen to the remix here!

Alex Sampson Releases New Single 'If You Were My Girl'
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 2, 2024

Continuing a breakout summer, buzzing singer, songwriter, and vocal powerhouse Alex Sampson unveils a shimmering new single entitled “If You Were My Girl” out now. The track is the second single from his forthcoming EP.

Review Roundup: CELLINO V. BARNES
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 2, 2024

Cellino V. Barnes, a darkly funny play following the tumultuous partnership between the infamous lawyers of the same names, has officially arrived Off-Broadway. Let's see what the critics are saying!

Interview: 'It's Always Been a Role I've Loved': Actor Zizi Strallen on RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S OKLAHOMA! IN CONCERT
by Kat Mokrynski - Aug 2, 2024

Oklahoma! arrives at Theatre Royal Drury Lane for two nights to celebrate the show’s 80th anniversary. We had the chance to walk with Zizi Strallen about taking on the role of Laurey. We discussed her love for Oklahoma!, what it is like to perform in a concert version of a show and even the songs she is most looking forward to performing!

Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts Celebrates 25 Years of Composer Portraits
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2024

Miller Theatre celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Composer Portraits with a performance by Courtney Bryan and a 'Photo Call' lobby exhibition on September 12.

Tayla Parx to Embark on 'Many Moons, Many Suns' Fall Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 1, 2024

Multi-faceted multiple GRAMMY-Award nominated singer/songwriter, producer, actress, and entrepreneur Tayla Parx is set to launch her Many Moons, Many Suns petite tour this fall, in support of her recently released third album Many Moons, Many Suns.

Britney Spears Biopic In The Works From WICKED's Marc Platt & Jon M. Chu
by Joshua Wright - Aug 1, 2024

Britney Spears took to Facebook to reveal that she is working on a 'secret' new project with WICKED producer Marc Platt.

BACK TO THE FUTURE & More Lead Chicago's August 2024 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Aug 1, 2024

Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for August 2024 include Back to the Future and more!

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL & More Lead Washington, DC's August 2024 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Aug 1, 2024

Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for August 2024 include Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and more.

Kevin Del Aguila, Francis Jue, Ryan Eggold & More Join YELLOW FACE on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 1, 2024

Roundabout Theatre Company just announced complete casting for the new production of Yellow Face by David Henry Hwang directed by Leigh Silverman. Check out who will join the cast here!

Cher Releasing Career Spanning Compilation Album 'Forever'
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 1, 2024

Warner Records will release of a special collection of 21 beautifully remastered Cher songs, personally curated by the legend herself, spanning the course of her astonishing seven decades and “still going strong” career in music.

Review: BLOOD OF THE LAMB Brings Rave Reviews to B St. Theatre
by Courtney Symes - Aug 1, 2024

There are few issues as polarizing as that of women’s reproductive rights in the United States. In the wake of the June 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade, several states have enacted laws making abortion illegal, while many others have bans in place or are currently considering them. This is the crux at the heart of Arlene Hutton’s mesmerizing new play, Blood of the Lamb. It’s been performed to rave reviews in Scotland, Australia, and Alaska, and will be at the B St. Theatre for a limited engagement before opening Off-Broadway this fall.

Broadway Streaming Guide: August 2024 - Where to Watch ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING & More
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 1, 2024

This August, enjoy another month of summer with highly anticipated new seasons of your favorite shows including Only Murders in the Building and Emily in Paris. Take a look here to find out what movies, television, and music you should tune into this month!

Q&A: EDINBURGH 2024: Amadeo Fusca on THE CONDUCTOR
by Kat Mokrynski - Aug 1, 2024

BWW caught up with Amadeo Fusca about bringing The Conductor to the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

The Tank's LimeFest Kicks Off This Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 1, 2024

The Tank has announced the lineup for LimeFest, a festival spotlighting zesty new works by emerging artists and creative teams who identify as women, nonbinary, or gender non-conforming.

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.

Q&A: EDINBURGH 2024: Sydney Green on THE GOSPEL OF JOAN (CRAWFORD)
by Kat Mokrynski - Jul 31, 2024

BWW caught up with Sydney Green about bringing The Gospel of Joan (Crawford) to the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Theatre 4 the People Announces Workshop Cast Of LITHIUM, XANAX AND ALL MY FRIENDS
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2024

Theatre 4 the People has announced the NYC workshop of LITHIUM, XANAX AND ALL MY FRIENDS by Robert M. Coles, directed by Haley Rice.

Dyke Theater Co. Announces Programming At The Tank's LIMEFEST
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2024

The Tank has announced the lineup for LimeFest, a festival spotlighting zesty new works by emerging artists and creative teams who identify as women, nonbinary, or gender non-conforming.

CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Extends for Third Time Off-Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 31, 2024

The Jellicle Ball will party on! BroadwayWorld has just learned that the show has been extended for the third time, through September 8, 2024. It was previously scheduled to conclude its limited run at the Perelman Performing Arts Center on August 22.