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LIFE OF PI Tour is Coming to Wharton Center in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2025

Tickets for LIFE OF PI, the Tony Award winning theatrical experience, at The Wharton Center are now available. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

What Broadway Shows Are On Tour Across North America in 2025? - A Complete Guide
by Joshua Wright - Jan 27, 2025

Looking for a show to see in a city near you? Check out our guide of current and upcoming Broadway tours, and learn about each production as they make their way across the United States and Canada on their North American routes, including musicals and plays.

LIFE OF PI Comes to the Eccles in April
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2025

Tickets for LIFE OF PI in Salt Lake City will go on sale Friday, January 10, 2025 for performances on April 1-6, 2025. Learn more about this upcoming performance here!

LIFE OF PI Comes to Providence Performing Arts in February
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2024

 LIFE OF PI is currently embarking on a multi-city tour, with a stop at the Providence Performing Arts Center in February. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

Review Roundup: LIFE OF PI Launches National Tour
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024

Performances are now underway for the US tour of LIFE OF PI, Lolita Chakrabarti’s stage adaptation of Yann Martel’s best-selling novel. Read the reviews so far here!

Tickets to LIFE OF PI at The Paramount to go on Sale Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2024

Tickets for LIFE OF PI, the Tony Award-winning theatrical experience at The Paramount, will go on sale next week. Lolita Chakrabarti’s dazzling stage adaptation of LIFE OF PI is based on Yann Martel’s best-selling novel. Learn more!

LIFE OF PI North American Tour Reveals Full Cast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2024

The cast has been revealed for the US tour of LIFE OF PI. Lolita Chakrabarti’s stage adaptation of Yann Martel’s best-selling novel is a worldwide phenomenon that will now tour across the US. See what cities the tour is coming to and learn how to purchase tickets.

Interview: John Tartaglia on Bringing Broadway to FRAGGLE ROCK
by Michael Major - Mar 27, 2024

John Tartaglia is heading back to Fraggle Rock for a new season of Apple TV's beloved reboot! Ahead of the new season, BroadwayWorld sat down with Tartaglia to discuss what to expect from the new season, the differences between puppeteering for stage versus screen, and bringing Jim Henson's work to Broadway.

Photos: Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Honors Lynn Nottage at the 22nd Monte Cristo Awards
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2023

Last night, the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center presented the 22nd Monte Cristo Award to award-winning playwright and screenwriter Lynn Nottage.  Check out photos here!

Photos: First Look at the Cast (and Puppets) of WINNIE THE POOH
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 21, 2021

Pooh Bear is bring the Hundred Acre Wood to midtown Manhattan! Disney's Winnie The Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation created by Jonathan Rockefeller begins performances today, October 21, 2021, at Theatre Row and BroadwayWorld has your first look at the cast in action!

VIDEO: Corbin Bleu Performs Theme Song From WINNIE THE POOH Musical
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2021

Corbin Bleu performed The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh theme song alongside a montage of puppets ahead of the upcoming off-Broadway run of Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Adaptation, coming to New York City this October.

Cast Announced for WINNIE THE POOH: THE NEW MUSICAL STAGE ADAPTATION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2021

Rockefeller Productions has announced its cast and creative team for their highly anticipated debut of Disney’s Winnie The Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation created by Jonathan Rockefeller beginning performances on October 21, 2021, at Theatre Row. 

VIDEO: Original AVENUE Q Cast and More Reunite for 'Only For Now' Virtual Performance
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2020

More than 40 people and puppets from the Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q have reunited in a special music video of the hit finale, “Only For Now.”

Alice Ripley, Christina Sajous and More Join SPEAK UP, SING OUT Concert at Weathervane
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2020

Weathervane has announced Speak Up, Sing Out: Voices of Generations United - Weathervane's first ever drive in concert.

Wake Up With BWW 6/19: FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME and GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTY on Broadway, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 19, 2019

Today's top stories: Freestyle Love Supreme and Girl From The North Country are heading to Broadway, and more!

TV Exclusive: Broadway Sessions Says Goodbye to AVENUE Q
by Ben Cameron - Jun 18, 2019

Broadway Sessions bid farewell to Avenue Q recently. Current cast members as well as Q alumni joined together to celebrate the Tony winning musicals 16 year run in NYC. And yes, there was plenty of puppet action! Enjoy these highlights featuring Rick Lyon, Jennifer Barnhart, Ben Durocher, Lisa Helmi Johanson, Maggie Lakis, Erin Quill, Carmen Ruby Floyd, Sharon Wheatley, Joshua Holden, Imari Hardon, Jed Resnick as well as our Rising Star Cassandra Giovinne.

Photo Flash: Broadway Sessions Celebrates AVENUE Q At The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2019

Last night, Broadway Sessions will held the ultimate AVENUE Q Farewell/Reunion Show. The show's current cast will joined Q alumni for a night of story and song that was uniquely Q.

Broadway Sessions Bids Adieu To AVENUE Q With Reunion Show
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2019

BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway cast twice monthly. The show is created and hosted by Ben Cameron (Bway Wicked, Aida, Footloose, Dance Captain Dance Attack web series) and features musical director Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano. This Thursday night, May 23rd Broadway Sessions will hold the ultimate AVE Q Farewell/Reunion Show. Current cast will join Q alumni for a night of story and song that is uniquely Q.

Photo Coverage: AVENUE Q Celebrates 15th Anniversary With Cake Before The Show
by Walter McBride - Aug 1, 2018

The official 15th anniversary performance of Avenue Q was last night, and BroadwayWorld was in attendance! Check out the photos of the cast, original cast members, and special guests, arriving below! In addition, the cast celebrated with a cake before the show, and photos of that can be found below as well!

Photo Coverage: The Cast of AVENUE Q Takes Their Bows at the 15th Anniversary Performance
by Walter McBride - Aug 1, 2018

Avenue Q recently celebrated its 15th Anniversary, with big events such as a concert at Feinstein's/54 Below. In addition, in the weeks leading up to the show's big night, original cast members made appearances in the show. The official 15th anniversary performance was last night, and BroadwayWorld was in attendance! Check out the photos below!