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New Musical About the Life and Music of Harry Chapin To Hold Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025

A new musical exploring the life and music of American singer/songwriter, philanthropist, and activist Harry Chapin will host an industry reading on Friday, January 24. Learn more about the new musical and the reading.

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; ALICE BY HEART at Debut Theatre Company Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; Debut Theatre Company Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; ALICE BY HEART at Debut Theatre Company Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Tuacahn To Present A Musical Version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 23, 2024

Tuacahn will present a musical version of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol.

STAGES St. Louis Announces Full Casting for DISNEY'S NEWSIES
by James Lindhorst - Jun 27, 2024

STAGES St. Louis has announced the full cast of their 2024 production of Disney’s NEWSIES, performing July 26- August 25 at The Ross Family Theatre at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. The show will be led by Daniel Marconi as Jack Kelly and Taylor Quick as Katherine. St. Louis’ Matthew Cox will be making his STAGES St. Louis Debut when he takes on the role of Crutchie.   Steve Bebout, immediately off of his St. Louis Theatre Circle win as Best Director of a Comedy for last year’s hit show CLUE, will return to STAGES to direct Disney’s NEWSIES. Bebout’s CLUE set box office records as the best-selling production in the history of STAGES St. Louis. Choreography will be created by STAGES newcomer, Lindsay Joy Lancaster. 

Play On Shakespeare Announces Fall 2023 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2023

Play On Shakespeare, the not-for-profit organization dedicated to exploring the world of Shakespeare in performance through translation and adaptation, today announces their Fall 2023 Season.

Video: Watch the Emotional Closing Night Speeches at PARADE
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 7, 2023

In this video, watch as Jason Robert Brown, Michael Arden, and Alfred Uhry give emotional closing night speeches following the final curtain call for Parade.

PARADE Plays Final Performance on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 6, 2023

The two-time Tony-winning revival of Parade closes at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, following 21 previews and 166 regular performances.

What Michael Arden Said During His Censored Tony Awards Acceptance Speech
by Michael Major - Jun 12, 2023

When Michael Arden accepted his Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for staging the new revival of Parade on Broadway, he was censored while discussing his upbringing. Read what he said during the acceptance speech!

PARADE Will Perform At White House Event In Celebration Jewish American Heritage Month
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2023

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will welcome Parade composer Jason Robert Brown and stars Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond to a White House event celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month. Learn more about how to tune in here!

Video: The Company of PARADE Records 'The Old Red Hills of Home'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2023

Watch the company of Parade on Broadway in the studio recording 'The Old Red Hills of Home'!

Photos: Check Out All New Portraits of the Cast of PARADE
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2023

All new portraits have been released of the cast of the new revival of Parade, which opened last week at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Check out the photos here!

Photos: Stars Arrive on the Red Carpet at Opening Night of PARADE
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 18, 2023

Parade is back on Broadway! The revival, starring Tony Award winner Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, directed by two-time Tony nominee Michael Arden, opened last night, March 16, at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out our photos of attendees Sara Bareilles, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Jeremy Jordan, Rachel Zegler, and more as they walk the red carpet here!

Photos: The Cast of PARADE Walks the Red Carpet on Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 17, 2023

Parade is back on Broadway! The revival, starring Tony Award winner Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, directed by two-time Tony nominee Michael Arden, opened last night, March 16, at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out our photos of the cast walking the red carpet here!

Photos: Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond and the Cast of PARADE Take Their Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 17, 2023

The new Broadway production of Parade, starring Tony Award winner Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, directed by two-time Tony nominee Michael Arden, opened last night, March 16, at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows!

Video: Jason Robert Brown Addresses The Crowd As PARADE Takes Its Opening Night Bows
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2023

The new Broadway production of Parade starring Tony Award winner Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, directed by two-time Tony nominee Michael Arden, opens tonight on Broadway at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. As part of the opening night celebration, the show's Tony Award-winning composer, Jason Robert Brown took to the stage to address the crowd. See full video of his remarks.

Review Roundup: PARADE Opens On Broadway Starring Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond & More
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2023

The new Broadway production of Parade starring Tony Award winner Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, directed by two-time Tony nominee Michael Arden, opens tonight on Broadway at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Read reviews for the production!

Video: See Highlights From PARADE On Broadway Starring Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond & More
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2023

The new Broadway production of Parade starring Tony Award winner Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, directed by two-time Tony nominee Michael Arden, opens tonight on Broadway at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Check out a first look at the cast in action!

Video: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of PARADE
by Red Carpet - Mar 16, 2023

The new Broadway production of Parade starring Tony Award winner Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, directed by two-time Tony nominee Michael Arden, opens tonight, March 16, at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Tune right here at 5:45pm ET as BroadwayWorld takes you to the red carpet!