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BALLAD OF DREAMS THE MUSICAL Studio Cast Recording Now Available
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2022

Multihyphenate Allyson Hernandez, Author and Composer of Ballad of Dreams, an Amazon number one best-seller novel and number one new release in musicals released a companion album on November 11, 2022.

SXSW Hit LGBTQ Film SEE YOU THEN Sets Theatrical & Home Release Date
by Michael Major - Mar 21, 2022

See You Then is directed by Mari Walker in her directorial debut, and stars Iranian-American actress and trans rights activist Pooya Mohseni, and Taiwanese-American actress and singer Lynn Chen. The film tackles complex issues of gender identity, gender expression and transgender acceptance. Check out the official trailer now!

Breaking Glass Pictures to Release SEE YOU THEN This April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2022

Breaking Glass Pictures has announced the April release of the captivating, entertaining and heartbreaking SXSW breakout LGBTQ drama SEE YOU THEN.

Andy Kelso Returns to the Cast of KINKY BOOTS Next Week
by Julie Musbach - Jan 3, 2019

Andy Kelso will return to the Tony Award-winning musical at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on Friday, January 11, 2019.

Exclusive Photo Coverage: KINKY BOOTS Cast Gets In the Christmas Spirit for Carols For A Cure!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 25, 2018

Below, check out exclusive photos of the cast of Kinky Boots as they record their track, 'O Christmas Tree.'

Callum Francis Suits Up Joining the Cast of KINKY BOOTS as Lola
by Julie Musbach - Nov 8, 2018

Callum Francis, star of the UK and Australian Tours of Boots, will make his Broadway debut as 'Lola' in the Tony Award-winning musical at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street) beginning on Friday, January 11, 2019.

KINKY BOOTS Will Welcome UK Pop Star Conor Maynard
by Julie Musbach - Oct 11, 2018

Kinky Boots producers Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig announced today British pop star Conor Maynard will take over the role of 'Charlie Price' in the Tony Award-winning musical at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre

KINKY BOOTS Will Close On Broadway This Spring
by Alan Henry - Sep 29, 2018

Producers Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig announced today that the Tony Award-winning, record-shattering Broadway production of Kinky Boots will play its final performance on April 7, 2019. At the time of its closing, the musical will be the 25th longest-running production in Broadway history, having played 2,507 regular performances and 34 previews.

Mark Ballas Will Strut His Stuff in KINKY BOOTS For Two More Weeks
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2018

Kinky Boots announce today that Emmy-nominated and two-time 'Dancing with the Stars' champion Mark Ballas will take over the role of 'Charlie Price' in the Tony Award-winning musical beginning on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. He will play a limited run through Sunday, November 4, 2018. Ballas succeeds David Cook who will play his last performance on Sunday, September 9, 2018.

JERSEY BOYS Alum Mark Ballas Will Strut His Stuff as Charlie in KINKY BOOTS
by Julie Musbach - Aug 9, 2018

Kinky Boots announce today that Emmy-nominated and two-time "Dancing with the Stars" champion Mark Ballas will take over the role of 'Charlie Price' in the Tony Award-winning musical beginning on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. He will play a limited run through Sunday, November 4, 2018. Ballas succeeds David Cook who will play his last performance on Sunday, September 9, 2018.

ICYMI: From Bet Hatikva to the Rock and Beyond! Watch Highlights from THE BAND'S VISIT, COME FROM AWAY and More at Broadway in Bryant Park
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 28, 2018

Broadway in Bryant Park has returned for the 2018 season, bringing the best of Broadway together for free performances for six consecutive weeks through Thursday, August 16. The Bryant Park stage is located at 6th Avenue between 40th and 42nd Streets. Lawn seating is first-come, first-serve.

Brief 7/27: On The Red Carpet at Opening Night of HEAD OVER HEELS, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2018

Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: We're taking you inside opening night of Head Over Heels, and more!

Photo Coverage: THE BAND'S VISIT, COME FROM AWAY, KINKY BOOTS and More Take the Stage at Broadway in Bryant Park
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jul 27, 2018

Broadway in Bryant Park is back! The 2018 program will bring the best of Broadway together for free performances for six consecutive weeks through Thursday, August 16. New Yorkers and visitors to the Big Apple are invited to come at 11 a.m. every Thursday with performances running from 12:30 p.m. EST - 1:30 p.m. EST on the Bryant Park Stage. Hosted by 106.7 LITE FM's on-air personalities, this year's annual presentation continues this week.

VIDEO: THE BAND'S VISIT, COME FROM AWAY, And More Perform In Bryant Park!
by Alan Henry - Jul 26, 2018

This week's performers will include: Come From Away (Petrina Bromley, Geno Carr, Alex Finke, De'Lon Grant, Joel Hatch, Tony LePage, Lee MacDougall, Julie Reiber, Caesar Samayoa, Pearl Sun, Astrid Van Wieren, and Sharon Wheatley); Kinky Boots (Mia Gentile, John Jeffrey Martin, and Stephane Duret); The Band's Visit (Katrina Lenk, John Cariani, Ari'el Stachel, and Etai Benson); This Ain't No Disco (Will Connolly, Tony d'Alelio, Hannah Florence, Chilina Kennedy, Peter LaPrade, Krystal Mackie, Nicole Medoro, Ian Paget, Theo Stockman, and Samantha Marie Ware)

Katrina Lenk, Ari'el Stachel, Chilina Kennedy & More Will Perform at Broadway in Bryant Park Today!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 26, 2018

This week's performers will include: Come From Away (Petrina Bromley, Geno Carr, Alex Finke, De'Lon Grant, Joel Hatch, Tony LePage, Lee MacDougall, Julie Reiber, Caesar Samayoa, Pearl Sun, Astrid Van Wieren, and Sharon Wheatley); Kinky Boots (Mia Gentile, John Jeffrey Martin, and Stephane Duret); The Band's Visit (Katrina Lenk, John Cariani, Ari'el Stachel, and Etai Benson); This Ain't No Disco (Will Connolly, Tony d'Alelio, Hannah Florence, Chilina Kennedy, Peter LaPrade, Krystal Mackie, Nicole Medoro, Ian Paget, Theo Stockman, and Samantha Marie Ware)

THE BAND'S VISIT, KINKY BOOTS, and COME FROM AWAY Perform at Broadway in Bryant Park Today!
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2018

This week's performers will include: Come From Away (Petrina Bromley, Geno Carr, Alex Finke, De'Lon Grant, Joel Hatch, Tony LePage, Lee MacDougall, Julie Reiber, Caesar Samayoa, Pearl Sun, Astrid Van Wieren, and Sharon Wheatley); Kinky Boots (Mia Gentile, John Jeffrey Martin, and Stephane Duret); The Band's Visit (Katrina Lenk, John Cariani, Ari'el Stachel, and Etai Benson); This Ain't No Disco (Will Connolly, Tony d'Alelio, Hannah Florence, Chilina Kennedy, Peter LaPrade, Krystal Mackie, Nicole Medoro, Ian Paget, Theo Stockman, and Samantha Marie Ware)

Katrina Lenk, Ari'el Stachel, Chilina Kennedy & More Will Perform at Broadway in Bryant Park This Week!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 24, 2018

This week's performers will include: Come From Away (Petrina Bromley, Geno Carr, Alex Finke, De'Lon Grant, Joel Hatch, Tony LePage, Lee MacDougall, Julie Reiber, Caesar Samayoa, Pearl Sun, Astrid Van Wieren, and Sharon Wheatley); Kinky Boots (Mia Gentile, John Jeffrey Martin, and Stephane Duret); The Band's Visit (Katrina Lenk, John Cariani, Ari'el Stachel, and Etai Benson); This Ain't No Disco (Will Connolly, Tony d'Alelio, Hannah Florence, Chilina Kennedy, Peter LaPrade, Krystal Mackie, Nicole Medoro, Ian Paget, Theo Stockman, and Samantha Marie Ware)

Charlie's Back! David Cook Returns to KINKY BOOTS Tonight
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 17, 2018

As BroadwayWorld previousuly reported,  David Cook ('American Idol' Winner, 7th Season) will return to the role of 'Charlie Price' in the Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street) beginning today, Tuesday, July 17, 2018. He will play a limited run through Sunday, September 9, 2018. Cook succeeds Tyler Glenn (lead singer of the multi-platinum rock band, Neon Trees) who played his last performance on Sunday, July 15, 2018.

David Cook Will Return to KINKY BOOTS Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 19, 2018

Kinky Boots producers Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig announced today that David Cook ("American Idol" Winner, 7th Season) will return to the role of 'Charlie Price' in the Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street) beginning on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. He will play a limited run through Sunday, September 9, 2018. Cook succeeds Tyler Glenn (lead singer of the multi-platinum rock band, Neon Trees) who will play his last performance on Sunday, July 15, 2018.

Tyler Glenn of Neon Trees to Make Broadway Debut in KINKY BOOTS; Carrie St. Louis and J. Harrison Ghee to Join Cast
by Julie Musbach - Apr 11, 2018

Kinky Boots announced today that Tyler Glenn (lead singer of the multi-platinum rock band, Neon Trees) will take over the role of "Charlie Price" in the Tony Award®-winning musical Kinky Boots.