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Video: Ryan McCartan Sings 'Something's Coming' From WEST SIDE STORY at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by Alan Henry - Jun 13, 2023

Get a first look at Ryan McCartan performing 'Something's Coming' in an all-new video. Ryan McCartan, Kanisha Marie Feliciano, Brett Thiele, Amanda Castro, and Yurel Echezarreta are headlining Lyric Opera of Chicago's production of Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim's groundbreaking American musical West Side Story.

Video: First Look at Ryan McCartan, Kanisha Marie Feliciano & Yurel Echezarreta in WEST SIDE STORY at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2023

Get a first look at Ryan McCartan, Kanisha Marie Feliciano, Brett Thiele, Amanda Castro, and Yurel Echezarreta in West Side Story at Lyric Opera of Chicago!

Wake Up With BWW 4/13: FAT HAM Reviews, JOSEPH... Film, Plus a Message From Danny Burstein!
by - Apr 13, 2023

Top stories: Read reviews for Fat Ham, a new film adaptation of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is in the works, plus watch a video message from Danny Burstein in honor of BroadwayWorld's anniversary!

Ryan McCartan & Kanisha Marie Feliciano to Star in WEST SIDE STORY at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2023

Ryan McCartan, Kanisha Marie Feliciano, Brett Thiele, Amanda Castro, and Yurel Echezarreta will headline Lyric Opera of Chicago’s production of West Side Story. See how to purchase tickets!

Broadway Trivia League Returns With New Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2021

They are back! Ellyn Marsh and Brett Thiele created Broadway Trivia League as a way for the Broadway Community to have a post show trivia night! Teams of actors, crew, merch, orchestra and locals made teams and played for cash and tons of prizes. And they are doing it again! 

New York Theatre Barn Presents a First Look at New Musicals From Nico Juber, Shannon Hunt and Justin Mortelliti
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 27, 2020

New York Theatre Barn will host a free live stream of the 31st installment of its virtual New Works Series on Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020 at 7PM EDT, featuring excerpts from the new musicals The Ladies Man and Millennials Are Killing Musicals.

Isabelle McCalla, Ryann Redmond, Jamie Cepero and More Set for New York Theatre Barn's December Virtual Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2020

New York Theatre Barn will continue to host weekly free live streams of its New Works Series each Wednesday evening at 7PM ET. Available on New York Theatre Barn's YouTube channel and Broadway on Demand, each installment of the live 45-minute series includes excerpts from two new musicals and a conversation with the writers and creative team.

Sara Esty, Jeffrey Schecter And More to Lead Cape Playhouse's A CHORUS LINE
by Julie Musbach - Jul 9, 2019

The Cape Playhouse at the Cape Cod Center for the Arts announces complete casting for their upcoming production of the Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning musical A Chorus Line.

It's Time to Watch! A Guide to 2019 Tony Awards Viewing Parties!
by Paul Smith - Jun 4, 2019

The Tony Awards are almost here, it's time to start planning! Like many people watching, you might not be able to make it to Radio City on June 9, but that's not the only place to have some Tony fun. While you might not be in the room with Tony host James Corden, these are same places that'll happily host you and others dying to view the award show.

Treadwell Park Will Host Tony Awards Viewing Party on June 9!
by Nicole Rosky - May 22, 2019

The theater nerd SuperBowl, The Tony Awards, is June 9th! Want to join a bunch of pals and eat delicious food and scream while watching 10 TVs? Ok then! From the hosts of the Broadway Trivia League, join Brett Thiele and Ellyn Marie Marsh at Treadwell Park (510 West 42nd Street) on Tony night for a free viewing party. Enjoy trivia during commercial breaks, a red carpet and a photo booth sponsored by Maker's Mark, as well as free Aperol Spritz's. Come dressed to the nines for the event. There will also be a Tony Pool and the winner will receive a gift card to Treadwell Park.

Global Roundup 5/10 - HUGH JACKMAN, 1776 on Broadway, AUGUST RUSH, and More!
by BWW Special - May 10, 2019

BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature HUGH JACKMAN, 1776 on Broadway, AUGUST RUSH, and More!

BWW Review: WEST SIDE STORY at Lyric Opera
by Rachel Weinberg - May 6, 2019

Lyric Opera has staged a grand, traditional WEST SIDE STORY that serves as a veritable primer for this iconic musical. With director Francesca Zambello at the helm, who is no stranger to directing classic musicals, Lyric's production celebrates the beauty and complexity of Leonard Bernstein's stunning score and Stephen Sondheim's lyrics. All the hallmarks of a classic WEST SIDE STORY are present here, starting with the urban-yet-polished set design from Peter J. Davison (with that famous balcony intact)

Photo Flash: First Look at Corey Cott and More in WEST SIDE STORY at Lyric
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2019

Lyric's new grand-scale coproduction of Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim's masterpiece West Side Story opens tonight and features Broadway star Corey Cott as Tony and rising star Mikaela Bennett as Maria. Additional lead casting includes Brett Thiele (Riff),Amanda Castro (Anita), Manuel Stark Santos (Bernardo), and Adam Soniak (Action). Performances run through June 2, 2019 at the Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. Tickets are on sale now starting at $29 and can be purchased at lyricopera.org/wss or by calling 312-827-5600.

Corey Cott and Mikaela Bennett to Lead Lyric Opera's WEST SIDE STORY
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2019

Acclaimed Broadway performer Corey Cott and rising star Mikaela Bennett will headline Lyric Opera of Chicago's premiere of Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim's groundbreaking American musical West Side Story, presented from May 3 - June 2, 2019 at the Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago (press opening May 4, 2019).

VIDEO: Get A First Look At Lyric Opera's WEST SIDE STORY
by Alan Henry - May 1, 2019

Lyric's coproduction of Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim's West Side Story opens next month and features Broadway star Corey Cott as Tony and rising star Mikaela Bennett as Maria.

Photo Flash: First Look at Corey Cott, Mikaela Bennett, and the Cast of WEST SIDE STORY
by Julie Musbach - Apr 16, 2019

Lyric's coproduction of Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim's West Side Story opens next month and features Broadway star Corey Cott as Tony and rising star Mikaela Bennett as Maria. We've got a first look at the company in action, check out the photos below!

Full Cast Announced for Lyric's WEST SIDE STORY
by Julie Musbach - Mar 18, 2019

The Chicago premiere of Lyric's new coproduction of Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim's masterpiece West Side Story features nearly 100 artists from Chicago and across the country.

Photo Flash: Go Inside Broadway Trivia League at Treadwell Park!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 30, 2019

Wanna show off your knowledge? Broadway Trivia League, the brain child of Ellyn Marie Marsh and Brett Thiele, is open to everyone- performers, crew, orchestra, people who have just seen a show or even just night owls who like trivia after 10pm!  

Wake Up With BWW 1/17: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Toronto Cast, Live-Action HUNCHBACK Musical, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2019

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! It's almost Friday! Power through the rest of your week by reading the top Broadway stories!

TV Exclusive: The Cast of CLUELESS Throws Back to the 90's at Broadway Sessions!
by Ben Cameron - Jan 16, 2019

Broadway Sessions partied like it was 1999 recently as we welcomed the cast of The New Group production of Clueless, The Musical. Cast members took the stage to perform their favorite 90's jams, tapping into the song book of Whitney, Mariah, Celine, Cher, Christina, Britney and even Hanson. Enjoy highlights from performances by Zurin Villanueva, Katie Goffman, Justin Mortelliti, L'ogan J'ones, Jeff Kuhr, Talya Groves, Brett Thiele and more. Plus special performances by our Rising Star, 16 year old Fiona Scott.