Laura Heywood

Tonight's Performance Of A STRANGE LOOP Canceled
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2023

Tonight's performance of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, A Strange Loop,'was canceled just as the audience arrived at the theatre.

Photos: See Heidi Blickenstaff, Bligh Voth & More at Opening Night of MAY WE ALL World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2022

The world premiere of May We All: A New Country Musical will play through July 17, 2022 at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville, TN. The company of May We All features Bligh Voth, Brandon J. Ellis, Patsy Detroit, Ryan Link, Matt Manuel, Lauren 'LOLO' Pritchard and Heidi Blickenstaff. Check out photos from opening night!

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Cancels May 14th and 15th Performances Due to Covid Within Cast
by Marissa Tomeo - May 14, 2022

Today and tomorrow's performances of Broadway's smash hit Moulin Rouge! The Musical have been cancelled. An Instagram story post from the show's official account broke the news. The notice reads, 'Due to positive COVID cases in the company, performances today and tomorrow of Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway are cancelled.' 

Photos: Mark MacKillop Brings DUETS To Birdland
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2022

Mark Mackillop star of West Side Story, Anastasia and Dirty Dancing, made his Birdland debut with a concert called 'Duets' on Monday, March 14.

Auction of Memorabilia from Broadway's Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley for Cancer Support Community to be Held This Month
by Gigi Gervais - Oct 10, 2021

On what would have been beloved Broadway legend Marin Mazzie’s 61st birthday, the Cancer Support Community (CSC) and Applause Shop announced an auction of theatrical memorabilia from Mazzie and her husband and fellow Broadway star Jason Danieley.

TEDxBroadway TEN to be Held at New World Stages in March 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2021

Today, organizers are announcing plans for TEDxBroadway TEN to be held Tuesday, March 8, at 1pm Eastern at New World Stages and simultaneously livestreaming on Stellar.

VIDEO: Norm Lewis Shouts Out Broadway Debuts at CHICKEN & BISCUITS First Preview
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2021

Last night, September 23, marked the first preview of the play Chicken & Biscuits,  by Douglas Lyons, directed by directed by Zhailon Levingston. Following the performance, one of the play's stars, Norm Lewis read the names of every person making their Broadway debut in the production, in onstage and off-stage roles, and invited them onto the stage to be celebrated.

VIDEO: COME FROM AWAY Reopens On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 22, 2021

The Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Come From Away returned to Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre tonight, September 21, 2021.

VIDEO: WAITRESS and Amanda Kloots Pay Tribute to Nick Cordero on Opening Night
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2021

Go inside the show's emotional curtain call, including a curtain speech from its Tony-nominated composer and star Sara Bareilles, and the full company paying tribute to late original cast member, Nick Cordero with a singalong to his original tune, 'Live Your Life.'

LISTEN: Ethan Slater and Nick Blaemire Talk EDGE OF THE WORLD on TAKE A BOW Podcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2021

Tony nominee Ethan Slater and Drama Desk Nominee Nick Blaemire joined Take A Bow on the eve of the launch of their new project, Edge of the World. The two have teamed up to create a new concept album as the composers and stars of the album.

Broadway Makers Celebrates the Return of Live Theatre A Virtual Shopping Experience, PLACES PLEASE!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2021

A new virtual shopping experience is coming to Broadway fans this weekend thanks to a dedicated group of Broadway vendors and members of the Broadway Makers Alliance. 

Student Blog: Confusing Change in the Broadway Industry: What Does This Mean for the Everyday Performer
by Student Blogger: Meguire Hennes - Apr 28, 2021

Let’s dive into the changes happening in the Broadway community and how it’s not only affecting Broadway as a business, but actors, producers, casting directors, directors across the industry.

Social Roundup: The Theater Community Gathers for a March on Broadway
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Apr 22, 2021

A March on Broadway was held today, April 22. See tweets, photos, and videos from those in attendance at today's event.

Laura Heywood and Susan Vargo Launch Online Marketplace 'Applause Shop' to Help Theatre Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2021

Laura Heywood and producer Susan Vargo (The SpongeBob Musical) have launched Applause Shop, an online marketplace designed to help theatre artists make ends meet, find joyful new homes for Broadway merchandise and memorabilia, and contribute to arts and social issues charities through financial support.

BroadwayWorld's 100 People To Follow on Twitter in 2021
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Feb 10, 2021

It's time for the 2021 edition of 100 Theatre Twitter Accounts You MUST Follow! We chose accounts we find interesting for a number of reasons - be it news, comedy, backstage info, Twitter-savvy performers, or just because we happen to enjoy their feed.

Patti Murin, Colin Donnell, Jelani Alladin, Annaleigh Ashford and More to Take Part in DRUNKEN ARTISTS DRINKING GAME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2021

As Americans celebrate the New Year, Nocking Point Wines has launched their first collaboration of 2021 with Broadway and TV stars Patti Murin and Colin Donnell. The extraordinarily talented married duo has fashioned a Cabernet Sauvignon/Malbec red blend called Eleven O'Clock Number.

Sara Bareilles, Alex Brightman, Kelli O'Hara, and More to Take Part in the 'Drunken Artists Drinking Game' Fundraising Event
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2021

To celebrate the release of 'Eleven O'Clock Number,' a new red wine collaboration between with Patti Murin and Colin Donnell, Nocking Point Wines is hosting a virtual game night to support the arts & entertainment industry!

BWW Blog: Local Arts Organizations Pivot to New Models - Frosty's World #2
by Student Blogger: Laura Frost - Oct 26, 2020

My fellow Arts Management majors and other students at Baldwin Wallace University scored a day off of classes to attend the sixth annual Arts Innovation Summit sponsored by our University and Cuyahoga Arts and Culture (CAC).

Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, October 20- with John Logan, James Monroe Iglehart, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 20, 2020

Today (October 20) in live streaming: This is Our Youth is presented by Broadway's Best Shows, John Logan visits The Producer's Perspective, and so much more!

TEDxBroadway Announces Virtual Event for November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2020

TEDxBroadway organizers announced today the 9th annual event will be held online this year. The date is set for the virtual event for Tuesday, November 17 at 1pm Eastern.