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Shop to Support Out-of-Work Theatre Artists with the SurTHRIVING Catalog!

The holidays might be over, but that doesn't mean that the shopping has to stop. Kick off 2021 by supporting out-of-work artists with via the Artists SurTHRIVING Catalog. The website, which launched in early December, features the unique art of over 100 theatre professionals.
The Happy Hour Guys And Gun Hill Brewing Co. To Release Curtain Up Beer To Benefit The Actors Fund

The Happy Hour Guys and Gun Hill Brewing Company announced today the launch of Curtain Up– Save the Arts, the sixth beer in the Broadway Brews six-pack that will help raise funds for     The Actors Fund, the national human services organization for everyone in entertainment and performing arts. 
York Theatre Company's 2020 MTTP SUMMER PROGRAM INTENSIVE Begins Tonight

The York Theatre Company is presenting the 2020 Musical Theatre Training Program (MTTP) Summer Program Intensive, a special 4-week virtual journey nurturing the next generation of students and songwriters.
York Theatre Company's 'Uniquely York' Online Auction Adds New Items

The York Theatre Company has added new items to its 50th Anniversary 'Uniquely York' Online Auction. Bidding has been extended and will now conclude Sunday evening, July 5, 2020 at 11:55PM.
The York Theatre Company Reunites The Cast and Creative Team of DON'T BOTHER ME, I CAN'T COPE

The York Theatre Company will reunite the cast and creative team of the 2016 Musicals in Mufti production of the 1971 hit Broad-way revue Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope, a musical entertainment by Micki Grant, conceived by Vinnette Carroll, for a Virtual Company Reunion as part of the live weekly streaming panel series 'Show! (and Tell)'.
Pamela Hunt, Glory Crampton and More To Take Part in The York Theatre Company's Online Weekly Activities

The York Theatre Company will host special online weekly activities to include past York events, live chats and panel discussions with past production and creative team members, and special 'Happy Hour' Members Nights with a few games of York trivia thrown in.
VIDEO: HAMILTON 'Broadway Brews Project' Episodes Now Streaming on The STAGE Network

Celebrating a three year 'run' at the Richard Rogers, and now sold at Madison Square Garden, Citifield and more, new episodes of The Broadway Brews Project's first craft beer collaboration, Rise Up Rye, with the original cast of the smash Broadway musical 'Hamilton' and Gun Hill Brewing Company is now streaming on the STAGE Network.
COME FROM AWAY Partners With The Happy Hour Guys On Beer Collab, Islander Pale Ale

The Tony Award-winning musical COME FROM AWAY is partnering with The Happy Hour Guys to create Islander Pale Ale, the fifth beer in the Broadway Brews collection with a special collaboration between Brooklyn-based brewery Five Boroughs Brewing Co. and Newfoundland-based brewery YellowBelly Brewery.
WAITRESS Brews 'Its for Adrienne Cream Ale' for a Good Cause

The smash hit Broadway musical, Waitress is the latest Broadway show to create a craft beer for charity and partner with The Broadway Brews Project. A portion of the proceeds benefits The Adrienne Shelly Foundation, a NY-based charity that supports women in film.
Photo Flash: SCHOOL OF ROCK Joins Broadway Brews Project with 'School of Hops' IPA

Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash hit Broadway musical, School of Rock, is the latest Broadway show to create a craft beer for charity and partner with The Broadway Brews Project. A portion of the proceeds benefits Sing for Hope, a NY-based charity that brings the arts to those in need. Scroll down for a peek at the show's new IPA!
World Premiere of ON THE RAILS Begins Tonight Off-Broadway

Algonquin Theater Productions and Jason Hewitt welcome Lindsay Nicole Chambers (Lysistrata Jones, Legally Blonde, Hairspray), Mel Johnson Jr. (Jekyll & Hyde, Hot Feet, The Lion King, Big Deal, The Rink, Eubie!, On the Twentieth Century), and James Ludwig (Spamalot, Little Shop of Horrors) for the world premiere of ON THE RAILS, a new musical with book by Tony Sportiello (Second Chance, National Pastime), music and lyrics by Al Tapper (Sessions, An Evening at the Carlyle), arrangements and musical direction by David Wolfson, and directed by Misti B. Wills (In Search of Euphoria).
Breaking: Lindsay Nicole Chambers, Mel Johnson Jr. and James Ludwig Join the World Premiere of ON THE RAILS

Algonquin Theater Productions and Jason Hewitt have announced Broadway actors Lindsay Nicole Chambers (Lysistrata Jones, Legally Blonde, Hairspray), Mel Johnson Jr. (Jekyll & Hyde, Hot Feet, The Lion King, Big Deal, The Rink, Eubie!, On the Twentieth Century), and James Ludwig (Spamalot, Little Shop of Horrors) have joined the cast of the world premiere of ON THE RAILS, a new musical with book by Tony Sportiello (Second Chance, National Pastime), music and lyrics by Al Tapper (Sessions, An Evening at the Carlyle), arrangements and musical direction by David Wolfson, and directed by Misti B. Wills (In Search of Euphoria).
VIDEOS: HAMILTON's Rise Up Rye Beer Benefits Elizabeth Hamilton's Graham Windham

Broadway actors Mark Aldrich and Jimmy Ludwig came up with the idea of matching hit shows with local breweries.
Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, June 8 - KINKY BOOTS, BOOK OF MORMON and More Prep for the Tonys!

It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up. Today's photos feature a Broadway illustrator and the casts of KINKY BOOTS, THE BOOK OF MORMON, THE FANTASTICKS, MOTOWN and more prepping for tomorrow night's Tony Awards ceremony, plus pics from MATILDA (here and in the UK), JERSEY BOYS, NICE WORK, ANN, THE NANCE, NEWSIES, TOP HAT in the West End, Paper Mill's THE LITTLE MERMAID, WEST SIDE STORY on tour, 42ND STREET at Pittsburgh CLO with Joey Fatone, and more!
The BWW Q&A: TOP HAT's Kristen Beth Williams

We ask the tough questions of the lady stepping into Ginger Rogers's shoes...
Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, April 13, Part 2 - MATILDA and MOTOWN Celebrate Broadway Openings & More!

BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our April 13th SIP round-up. Yesterday evening's photos featured MATILDA's opening SIPs, as well as a warm welcome to the show from the casts of PIPPIN and WEST SIDE STORY, and KINKY BOOTS' tribute to MOTOWN, which opens tonight. Plus, check out shots from MAMMA MIA!, LUCKY GUY, Cuba Gooding Jr. in THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, CINDERELLA, BOOK OF MORMON, HERE LIES LOVE at the Public Theater, off-Broadway's F#%KING UP EVERYTHING and A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN, FLASHDANCE, PETER PAN, JEKYLL & HYDE, JERSEY BOYS, WICKED, HAIR, SENSE & SENSIBILITY in Denver and more!
Photo Coverage: Rory O'Malley, Eric Michael Krop and More Perform in 'When Love Takes Over' Benefit

The 2012 Broadway Impact ING NYC Marathon team's fundraiser WHEN LOVE TAKES OVER was hosted by Sara Haines from NBC's The Today Show. The party took place last night, October 7th at Le Poisson Rouge, and you can check photos from the event below!
Farah Alvin, Adam Kantor, Corey Mach and More Set for Broadway Impact Hosts 2012 Marathon Team Fundraiser WHEN LOVE TAKES OVER, 10/7

What does equality sound like to you? Come support the 2012 Broadway Impact ING NYC Marathon team's fundraiser WHEN LOVE TAKES OVER to find out. Hosted by Sara Haines from NBC's The Today Show, the party starts at 10pm ET/PT tonight, October 7th, 2012 at NYC's Le Poisson Rouge.
Farah Alvin, Adam Kantor, Corey Mach and More Set for Broadway Impact Hosts 2012 Marathon Team Fundraiser WHEN LOVE TAKES OVER, 10/7

What does equality sound like to you? Come support the 2012 Broadway Impact ING NYC Marathon team's fundraiser WHEN LOVE TAKES OVER to find out. Hosted by Sara Haines from NBC's The Today Show, the party starts at 10pm ET/PT on Sunday, October 7th, 2012 at NYC's Le Poisson Rouge.
STAGE TUBE: Gene's Time: Gene Joins The Cast of 101 DALMATIANS

Gene ventures out on the road with the Nat'l Tour of '101 Dalmatians' and encounters two of showbiz most infamous co-stars, children and animals. With special guests Jimmy Ludwig, the 101 kids and the amazing trained dalmatians courtesy of Joel Slaven Professional Animals.

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