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Phillip Boykin Takes Over for Patrick Page in West End HADESTOWN Following Injury Photo
Phillip Boykin Takes Over for Patrick Page in West End HADESTOWN Following Injury
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 16, 2025

Patrick Page has been out of the West End production of Hadestown following an ankle injury. He now writes that while he will participate in the pro-shot capture later this month, Phillip Boykin will assume the role of Hades for the rest of the planned run. 
Yara Arts Group To Bring THE MAGIC OF LIGHT To La MaMa In March Photo
Yara Arts Group To Bring THE MAGIC OF LIGHT To La MaMa In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2025

From March 7 to 16, La MaMa and Yara Arts Group will present Yara's 'The Magic of Light,' an innovative theater piece that interweaves puppetry, languages, music and poetry to illustrate the cultural and spiritual awakening of an artist in the 1870s.
Ben Vereen, Christine Pedi, and Tony Yazbeck to Join York Theatre Spring Gala Photo
Ben Vereen, Christine Pedi, and Tony Yazbeck to Join York Theatre Spring Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025

The York Theatre will present their Spring Gala, a special one-night-only concert featuring Ben Vereen, Christine Pedi, and Tony Yazbeck. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: HADESTOWN Original Cast in West End Rehearsals Photo
Video: HADESTOWN Original Cast in West End Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2025

The original cast Broadway cast of Hadestown joins the West End production of the Tony Award winning musical at the Lyric Theatre. See footage of Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada, Amber Gray, and more in rehearsals!
Patrick Page Out of HADESTOWN West End Due to Injury Photo
Patrick Page Out of HADESTOWN West End Due to Injury
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2025

Patrick Page, who is currently starring as Hades in the West End production of Hadestown, took to social media to reveal that he will be out of performances due to an injury. Learn more about the show.
A/Park Productions To Present A Reading of Ben Beckley's SATURN'S CHILDREN Photo
A/Park Productions To Present A Reading of Ben Beckley's SATURN'S CHILDREN
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2025

A/PARK PRODUCTIONS (La Musica Deuxième) will present an invitation-only reading of SATURN'S CHILDREN: AN OCCASIONALLY SERIOUS NEW COMEDY ABOUT THE FRENCH REVOLUTION.
Photos: Eva Noblezada Welcomes Reeve Carney to the Pacific Jazz Orchestra Stage Photo
Photos: Eva Noblezada Welcomes Reeve Carney to the Pacific Jazz Orchestra Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025

Check out photos of Broadway star Eva Noblezada as she joins the Pacific Jazz Orchestra in concert. Noblezada shared the stage twice in the evening, welcomingher longtime partner Reeve Carney to sing “All I’ve Ever Known” from the Tony-winning Hadestown.
 La MaMa Presents IN THROUGH THE DOORWAY OUT Photo
 La MaMa Presents IN THROUGH THE DOORWAY OUT
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2025

IN THROUGH THE DOORWAY OUT will be presented at LaMaMa Experimental Theatre, Community Art Space. Running February 7, 8 and 9, 2025. IN THROUGH THE DOORWAY OUT is the second original production by the TUT (Teens Ukraine Theatre).
2024 Obie Awards Winners- The Full List Photo
2024 Obie Awards Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 2, 2025

The American Theatre Wing has just announced the winners of the esteemed Obie  Awards-Off and Off-Off-Broadway’s Highest Honor. We have the full list here!
HADESTOWN to Be Filmed in London With Original Broadway Stars Photo
HADESTOWN to Be Filmed in London With Original Broadway Stars
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025

The upcoming West End production of Hadestown will be filmed live at the Lyric Theatre across three performances, next month. The production will star the original Broadway cast!
Full Cast Set For HADESTOWN in London Photo
Full Cast Set For HADESTOWN in London
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

Original cast members of The National Theatre production and the Broadway productions of Hadestown will reprise their roles for a limited run at the Lyric Theatre. Now, the full cast has been announced. Learn more here!
West Bank Cafe Re-Opens its Doors Under New Ownership Photo
West Bank Cafe Re-Opens its Doors Under New Ownership
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2025

Broadway producers Tom D’Angora and Michael D’Angora are welcoming diners, Hell’s Kitchen neighbors, and Broadway Community back to the beloved West Bank Cafe, re-opening for dinner today, Thursday, January 23rd.
Tracey Ullman and Jordana Brewster Join ELSBETH Season 2 as Guest Stars Photo
Tracey Ullman and Jordana Brewster Join ELSBETH Season 2 as Guest Stars
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 17, 2025

Tracey Ullman and Jordana Brewster are both set to appear as guest stars in Season 2 of the CBS crime drama. The guest star generally serves as the murderer in the episode, with the audience following along with attorney Elsbeth Tascioni as she attempts to solve the case.
West Bank Cafe Will Re-Open This Month Photo
West Bank Cafe Will Re-Open This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025

After ongoing efforts to save the venue, The West Bank Cafe will be reopening this month, with the Laurie Beechman Theatre expected to reopen in February. Learn more here!
John Douglas Thompson To Be Honored At Red Bull Theater Benefit Photo
John Douglas Thompson To Be Honored At Red Bull Theater Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2025

Red Bull Theater has announced that John Douglas Thompson will be presented with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit.
Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman To Receive GMHC 2025 Howard Ashman Award  Photo
Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman To Receive GMHC 2025 Howard Ashman Award 
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2025

GMHC will honor legendary songwriters Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman with the 2025 Howard Ashman Award. The award will be presented at GMHC's 10th annual Cabaret & Howard Ashman Award, a fundraising event hosted by Joe's Pub at The Public Theater.
Photos: Best of 2024 Cabaret in Photos Photo
Photos: Best of 2024 Cabaret in Photos
by Rebecca Kaplan - Dec 27, 2024

Here are some of BWW's favorite shows and shots from this year. Photographer Conor Weiss shared photos from some of his favorite shows from the year including Carolyn Montgomery, Andre de Shields, and more.
Flashback: Relive Highlights of the HADESTOWN Original Cast Photo
Flashback: Relive Highlights of the HADESTOWN Original Cast
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 26, 2024

Hadestown fans have lots to be happy about this holiday season, as it was just announced that the original cast will reunite next year in the West End production. In celebration of the news, we're looking back at some of our favorite highlights of the original cast!
HADESTOWN Original Broadway Cast Members Will Join London Production Photo
HADESTOWN Original Broadway Cast Members Will Join London Production
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024

Original cast members of the National Theatre production and the Broadway productions of Hadestown will reprise their roles for a limited run at the Lyric Theatre beginning in February, 2025. Get the scoop on who is joining the cast and on how to get tickets.
Photo Special: Celebrating BC/EFA Executive Director Tom Viola Photo
Photo Special: Celebrating BC/EFA Executive Director Tom Viola
by Robert Diamond - Dec 16, 2024

All of us here at BroadwayWorld wanted to pay tribute to Tom, and to our strong partnership, by taking a look back with this photo gallery below. 
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