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Nichelle Lewis and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including The Wiz's Nichelle Lewis, and many more. See the full lineup! 

Interview: Charles Kirsch Celebrates Iconic Broadway Flops at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 5, 2025

The star-studded 2/19 show (also being live-streamed) shines a spotlight on gems from that musicals that never made it, introduced and sung by members of the original casts of the shows they came from.

See Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis & More in February at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See the full lineup featuring stars including Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis and more. Learn more.

Backstage Babble: Beyond the Walls of Joe Allen Restaurant Comes to 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025

54 Below will present a special edition of Backstage Babble Live celebrating under-appreciated musicals, including those on the iconic “flop wall” at Joe Allen Restaurant.

Feature: 11 of the Best Cabaret Tribute Shows of 2024
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 1, 2025

One popular cabaret sub-genre is the tribute show, diving into the work of a specific singer, songwriter, or show. Here are some of the best tribute concerts from the past year, as chosen by the BroadwayWorld Cabaret team

The Hippodrome Joins No Times Square Casino Coalition, Citing Risks To Office District
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2024

The Hippodrome, a Class A office building at 1120 Avenue of the Americas, has joined the No Times Square Casino Coalition.

Adrienne Warren to Perform at The Hobby Center in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2024

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts will welcome musical theater triple threat Adrienne Warren Live in Concert as part of its Beyond Broadway series. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The United Federation of Teachers Joins Coalition Opposing Casino in Times Square
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2024

The United Federation of Teachers is joining the No Times Square Casino Coalition which opposes a casino in the Theater District. Learn more about the new development here.

Review: THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL, The Other Palace
by Kat Mokrynski - Dec 2, 2024

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an adaptation of the first book in the hit series by Rick Riordan, which follows Percy Jackson, a young boy who discovers that he is a demi-god, the son of Poseidon, and that he must stop a war between the gods by finding and returning Zeus’s master weapon, his lightning bolt.

Video: Bernadette Peters Remembers First Time Meeting Stephen Sondheim
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 24, 2024

Tony-award-winning performer Bernadette Peters visited Late Night with Seth Meyers on Wednesday to talk about her upcoming Carnegie Hall performance as part of their Originals Concert Series. She also recalled her first time meeting composer Stephen Sondheim. Watch the interview now!

Full Cast Set to Join Max Harwood in THE LIGHTNING THIEF
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2024

The full cast has been announced for the highly anticipated London premiere of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical.

Interview: Grover Dale Reflects on a Life in the Theater
by Team BWW - Oct 3, 2024

Grover Dale’s life story reads like the ultimate show bio. After all, there are few performers who can count the original Broadway production of West Side Story among their credits. Or say that Sir Noel Coward hand picked them to appear in one of his musicals.

Adrienne Warren to Make Cafe Carlyle Debut in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2024

Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren, known for her performances in Tina - The Tina Turner Musical and much more, is set to make her debut at Cafe Carlyle in December. Learn more about what to expect from the performances and see how to purchase tickets.

PUFFS Comes to St. Dunstan's Theatre Guild Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2024

St. Dunstan’s Theatre Guild has announced its upcoming production of PUFFS, a play by Matt Cox. Directed by Kevin Fitzhenry (Grosse Pointe Woods), PUFFS is a fast-paced, clever parody that offers a new perspective on a familiar wizarding world, seen through the eyes of the 'Puffs,' a group of lovable, underdog students with a knack for not being in the spotlight.

Video: Idina Menzel and Adrienne Warren Perform 'Take Me or Leave Me' From RENT
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2024

During her concert at New York City's Beacon Theatre last night, August 15, Idina Menzel called onstage a special guest, much to the surprise of her fans in attendance. Adrienne Warren took the stage alongside Menzel to perform 'Take Me or Leave Me' from Rent. Check out the video here!

Sutton Foster, Adrienne Warren & More Set for 2024-25 Season at the Hobby Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2024

Sutton Foster and more are set to perform in the 2024-25 'Beyond Broadway' series at the Hobby Center. Learn about the full lineup and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Jim Walton Sings 'Our Time' from MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG at 54 Below
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 14, 2024

Watch Jim Walton, who originated the role of Franklin Shepard in Merrily We Roll Along on Broadway, sing 'Our Time' at 54 Below in the video here.

Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren Will Lead First Broadway Production of THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 16, 2024

Still hurting over the end of the Broadway season? BroadwayWorld has just learned that that singer, songwriter and actor Nick Jonas and Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren will return to Broadway to star as 'Jamie' and 'Cathy' in the first ever Broadway production of Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown's beloved THE LAST FIVE YEARS. We have all of the details!

Review: Backstage Babble Uncovers Broadway Flop History at 54 Below
by Rob Lester - May 5, 2024

Not every Broadway show is a smash. A focus on 14 hidden gems from shows that disappeared too quickly fueled an entertaining evening at 54 Below last Sunday on April 29th. Hosted by Charles Kirsch of Backstage Babble podcast and Robert W. Schneider, the evening was a success.

Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup �" April 29 to May 5, 2024
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 29, 2024

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Sheldon Harnick's birthday celebration and Kyle Dunnigan's new hour.