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Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of A WONDERFUL WORLD in New Orleans
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2023

A Wonderful World, A New Musical about the Life and Loves of Louis Armstrong recently played at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans. See photos from opening night below!

Photos: A WONDERFUL WORLD Begins Rehearsals For Pre-Broadway Engagement
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2023

The 26-member cast of A Wonderful World, A New Musical about the Life and Loves of Louis Armstrong began rehearsals last week in New York City. Check out photos from rehearsal here!

Full Cast Revealed For A WONDERFUL WORLD Musical; Vanessa Williams Joins Producing Team
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2023

Full casting has been announced for A Wonderful World, A New Musical about the Life and Loves of Louis Armstrong, which was previously announced to star James Monroe Iglehart.  The production also welcomes multiple Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award nominee Vanessa Williams to the lead producing team.  Find out more about the show, and the cast, here!

The Firehouse Theatre Returns to the Mainstage with ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by Lorens Portalatin - Jul 6, 2021

For the first time in a year and a half, The Firehouse Theatre will bring live theatre back to their Mainstage with Matilda the Musical. Roald Dahl's beloved novel, produced as a film adaptation in 1996, is a bright new Tony-award winning Broadway musical! Matilda the Musical will run July 14-August 8 with performances Wednesdays-Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2:30 PM.

Photo Coverage: Broadway Gets Freaky! On the Red Carpet for the Premiere of FREAKY FRIDAY
by Jennifer Broski - Jul 31, 2018

Disney Theatrical Productions just celebrated its first stage-to-television collaboration with the Disney Channel in adapting its original stage musical Freaky Friday for a worldwide televised premiere on the Disney Channel on Friday, August 10th.

Photo Flash: Marriott Theatre Celebrates NEWSIES Opening NIght!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 3, 2017

From the bustling streets of New York City at the turn of the 20th century comes the Tony Award-winning new American musical, NEWSIES, making headlines at the Marriott Theatre just in time for the holidays, running October 25 through December 31 at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire.

TV: NEWSIES Seizes the Day at Marriott Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2017

From the bustling streets of New York City at the turn of the 20th century comes the Tony Award-winning new American musical, NEWSIES, making headlines at the Marriott Theatre just in time for the holidays, running October 25 through December 31 with a press opening on Wednesday, November 1 at 8 p.m. at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Featuring an electrifying score with music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken and lyrics by Jack Feldman, and book by four-time Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein, NEWSIES is the ultimate story of courage and overcoming one's fears. Jeff Award nominee Alex Sanchez (Marriott Theatre: Evita, On the Town, Mary Poppins) brings his high-octane energy and brilliance to direct and choreograph the heartwarming piece, with Musical Direction by Jeff Award winner Ryan T. Nelson.

Photo Flash: Seize the Day! First Look at Patrick Rooney, Eliza Palasz and More in NEWSIES at The Marriott Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2017

From the bustling streets of New York City at the turn of the 20th century comes the Tony Award-winning new American musical, NEWSIES, making headlines at the Marriott Theatre just in time for the holidays, running now through December 31 with a press opening on Wednesday, November 1 at 8 p.m. at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

NEWSIES to Carry the Banner to the Marriott Theatre Stage This October
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2017

From the bustling streets of New York City at the turn of the 20th century comes the Tony Award-winning new American musical, NEWSIES, making headlines at the Marriott Theatre just in time for the holidays, running October 25 through December 31 with a press opening on Wednesday, November 1 at 8 p.m. at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire.

VIDEO: FREAKY FRIDAY, Starring Heidi Blickenstaff and Emma Hunton, Arrives in Houston
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2017

Freaky Friday has made its way to Houston! See stars Heidi Blickenstaff and Emma Hunton talk about the show with Houston Life Reporter, Stephanie Gonzalez in the video below!

Heidi Blickenstaff and Emma Hunton to Reprise Roles in FREAKY FRIDAY at the Alley Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2017

The Alley Theatre announces the cast and creative team of its 2016-2017 season finale production - Disney's new musical Freaky Friday.

The New Disney Musical FREAKY FRIDAY Puts a Contemporary Spin on a Beloved Classic
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 30, 2017

Cleveland Play House will close out their 2016-17 season with the joyful new musical romp, Freaky Friday. Based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers which spawned two hit Disney films, Freaky Friday tells the story of a mother and daughter who magically swap bodies for 24 chaotic hours. The contemporary update of this American classic includes a hilarious new book by Bridget Carpenter ("Parenthood," "Friday Night Lights"), and a pop?rock score by Tony Award® and Pulitzer Prize winners Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey (Next to Normal, If/Then). Directed by Christopher Ashley, Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse, it has been hailed as "a polished, peppy, modern fairy tale" by The Washington Post. With high-energy choreography by Sergio Trujillo (Memphis, Jersey Boys), this vivacious production is "delightfully spunky" with "timeless appeal" (Variety).

FREAKY FRIDAY Musical Extends Again at La Jolla Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2017

Due to overwhelming demand, La Jolla Playhouse is adding a seventh week of performances for Disney's Freaky Friday.  The show will extend its run through March 19. 

BIG FISH Makes Collegiate Premiere at Abilene Christian University This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2014

The Abilene Christian University Theatre, under special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide, Inc., is proud to announce the Collegiate Premiere of BIG FISH for its 2014 Homecoming Musical.

STAGE TUBE: Backstage at ACU's Collegiate Premiere of BIG FISH
by Stage Tube - Sep 30, 2014

The Abilene Christian University Theatre, under special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide, Inc., is presenting the Collegiate Premiere of BIG FISH for its 2014 Homecoming Musical. In the following video blog, entiteld 'Zachy Files, Episode 2,' watch as the cast takes us backstage. Check it out below!

STAGE TUBE: Take a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Collegiate Premiere of BIG FISH
by Sally Henry Fuller - Sep 20, 2014

The Abilene Christian University Theatre, under special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide, Inc., is presenting the Collegiate Premiere of BIG FISH for its 2014 Homecoming Musical. In the following video blog, entiteld 'Zachy Files,' the cast takes us through a rehearsal.

BIG FISH to Make Collegiate Premiere at Abilene Christian University, 10/10-12
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2014

The Abilene Christian University Theatre, under special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide, Inc., is proud to announce the Collegiate Premiere of BIG FISH for its 2014 Homecoming Musical.

Photo Flash: First Look at Nadia Vynnytsky, Bailey Purvis & Zuri Washington in BRING IT ON National Tour
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 3, 2014

Big League Productions, Inc. and Troika Entertainment recently kicked off the national tour of the musical comedy Bring It On: The Musical. Bring It On: The Musical began previews January 16-18 in New Haven, CT at the Shubert Theatre and opened on January 21 in Macon, GA at the Grand Opera House. Bring It On: The Musical will culminate with a 3-week engagement at Theatre Orb in Tokyo from July 9 to July 27. Check out a first look at the cast in action below!

BRING IT ON to Launch National Tour in New Haven; Nadia Vynnytsky, Zuri Washington and More to Star!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 10, 2014

Big League Productions, Inc. and Troika Entertainment, LLC are pleased to announce the cast for the new musical comedy Bring It On: The Musical. Bring It On: The Musical will preview January 16-18 in New Haven, CT at the Shubert Theatre and open onJanuary 21 in Macon, GA at the Grand Opera House. Bring It On: The Musical will culminate with a 3-week engagement at Theatre Orb in Tokyo from July 9 to July 27.

Suzi Bass Awards- RESULTS
by Matt Tamanini - Nov 2, 2012

ATLANTA- On Monday, November 5th, the Atlanta theatre community will celebrate the 8th Annual Suzi Bass Awards. The awards recognize the best of Atlanta's professional theatre scene, and Broadway World Atlanta will be updating the results live throughout the evening. You can follow along here or follow us on Twitter @BWW_Atlanta. For additional insights, videos, and photos follow BWW Atlanta Contributing Editor Matt Tamanini on Twitter @ATLTheatreMatt.