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New York Theatre Workshop Introduces New Series Highlighting WE LIVE IN CAIRO
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2024

New York Theatre Workshop has announced the FOR THE CULTURE series for WE LIVE IN CAIRO, featuring post-show discussions and community events to explore the themes of the musical and its cultural impact.

Ali Louis Bourzgui & More to Star in WE LIVE IN CAIRO at New York Theatre Workshop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2024

New York Theatre Workshop revealed the full cast & creative team for We Live in Cairo. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Work by Colman Domingo & More Set for New York Theatre Workshop 2024/25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2024

New York Theatre Workshop has revealed its 2024/25 Season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Exclusive Photos: First Look At Desi Oakley & More in WAITRESS at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - May 10, 2024

BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at Ogunquit Playhouse's first production of their 2024 season, Waitress. Check out the cast in action!

Desi Oakley to Lead WAITRESS at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2024

Ogunquit Playhouse has revealed the cast of their first production of their 2024 season, Waitress. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Theatre503 Reveals Cast For A WOMAN WALKS INTO A BANK
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2023

Theatre503 has announced the cast and full creative team for Roxy’s Cook’s debut play A Woman Walks Into a Bank with Keith Dunphy (Under Black Rock, Arcola) playing C/A Debt Collector, Giulia Innocenti (Inspector Sands’ Wuthering Heights) playing A/An Old Woman, and Sam Newton (Big Big Sky, Hampstead) playing B/A Young Man. The part of a cat, Sally is played by all three.

Winner Announced For 2023 Theatre503 International Playwriting Award
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2023

Emerging  playwright Roxy Cook was announced today as the winner of the 2023 Theatre503 International Playwriting Award for her first play A Woman Walks Into a Bank. Roxy accepted the Award from Erica Whyman, Chair of the Award Judging Panel at an event taking place in the shell of the 503Studio at Nine Elms, which will become a world-class centre for debut playwrights.

Finalists Announced For the 2023 Theatre503 International Playwriting Award
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2023

Five outstanding new writers from the UK, US and Eastern Europe are the finalists for the 2023 Theatre503 International Playwriting Award. Olga Braga, Georgia Bruce, Roxy Cook, Charlotte Cromie, and Nia Akilah Robinson's plays were chosen from 1,466 scripts sent in from 49 countries.

American Repertory Theater Names Dayron J. Miles New Associate Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2023

American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University has appointed Dayron J. Miles A.R.T.’s Associate Artistic Director.

WAITRESS Tour is Seeking a Child Actress to Appear as Lulu in Cleveland Stop of the Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2022

The touring production of Waitress, playing a limited engagement at Playhouse Square’s Hanna Theatre May 26 – June 26, is looking for two young girls to alternate performing the role of “Lulu” during the five-week run. Auditions for Lulu will take place on Monday, May 9th, at Playhouse Square.

Auditions for the Role of Lulu in WAITRESS to be Held Locally in Charlotte
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2022

The producers of Waitress and Blumenthal Performing Arts announced casting for the hit Broadway musical, which will return to Charlotte for a special five-week engagement April 19–May 22, 2022 in the Booth Playhouse, followed by a five-week engagement at Cleveland’s Playhouse Square May 26–June 26, 2022 in the Hanna Theatre.

Stephanie Torns Will Lead WAITRESS National Tour; Full Cast Announced
by Alan Henry - Mar 14, 2022

Stephanie Torns will star in the lead role as Jenna Hunterson after understudying the role at the American Repertory Theater, prior to the Broadway run, as well as on Broadway. Stephanie also played supporting and ensemble roles throughout the original Broadway run and the show's restaging in 2021.

WAITRESS To Launch Limited 2nd Equity Tour In Charlotte
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2022

Blumenthal Performing Arts announced that the hit Broadway musical Waitress will return to Charlotte for a special 5-week engagement, April 19 - May 22, 2022, in the intimate 442-seat Booth Playhouse. Charlotte is the opening city on this special tour hitting just a handful of markets around the country.

Joshua Henry and Tyrone Davis, Jr. to Star in WAITRESS on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2021

It has been announced that two-time Tony Award nominee Joshua Henry will take over the role of Dr. Pomatter in Waitress on Broadway, and current cast member Tyrone Davis, Jr. will take over the role of Ogie on Monday, November 29.

Ciara Renée Will Take Over as Jenna in WAITRESS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 2, 2021

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Ciara Renée will join the cast of Waitress on Broadway as Jenna starting November 29, 2021. Renée replaces Jennifer Nettles, who will play her final performance on November 24.

Video: Sara Bareilles and Christopher Fitzgerald Take Their Final Bows in WAITRESS on Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2021

This weekend Tony-nominated composer Sara Bareilles, original cast member Christopher Fitzgerald, and both young actors who portray Lulu, Hattie Cecelia Tutalo and Nora Lincoln Weiner, took their final bows at Waitress on Broadway!

Photo: First Look at Jennifer Nettles as Jenna in WAITRESS on Broadway!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2021

Grammy Award Winner Jennifer Nettles takes the stage in Broadway’s Waitress as Jenna next Tuesday October 19 – get a first look at Nettles in character!

WAITRESS Adds Sunday and Monday Evening Performances Beginning November 1
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2021

Producers Barry and Fran Weissler today announced added Monday and Sunday evening performances starting November 1st for the hit Broadway musical Waitress, currently playing at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street, NYC) through January 9, 2022. The schedules for the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s can be found below.

Nik Dodani and Ben Thompson to Join the Cast of WAITRESS Alongside Jennifer Nettles
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2021

The producers of Broadway’s Waitress announced today that on Tuesday October 19, Nik Dodani will take over the role of Ogie and Ben Thompson will step into Earl’s shoes. They join Jennifer Nettles, who will play Jenna through November 24.

Barrymore Theatre Box Office Opens Today For WAITRESS on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2021

Sara Bareilles, the Grammy Award-winning composer of Waitress, will star in the lead role of Jenna Hunterson September 2 through October 17. Learn more about the production and how to purchase tickets here!