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Joe Mantello Gifts $1M to University of North Carolina School of the Arts
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 26, 2025

The School of Drama at UNCSA has announced a $1 million gift from acclaimed actor and two-time Tony Award-winning director of stage and screen Joe Mantello, a graduate of the school’s class of ’84.

Bandits on the Run to Tour with The Wood Brothers
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 8, 2025

Theatrical indie-pop band, Bandits on the Run, have announced a string of national tour dates supporting The Wood Brothers, in the midst of an ongoing residency at New York's Bowery Electric. 

Bandits on the Run Release New Single 'Back Home'
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 12, 2024

Ahead of a monthly residency in NYC, Bandits on the Run release the new single, “Back Home,” just in time for holiday travel playlists. The single has become an anthem for found family, especially during a chaotic and alarming chapter in the world. Listen to it here!

Norbert Leo Butz, Donna McKechnie, J. Harrison Ghee And More Come To Legacy Theatre In 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2024

Branford's Legacy Theatre has announced a star-studden lineup for the 2025 Sunday Broadway Concert Series lineup for the historic theatre's 5th anniversary season.

Interview: Adrian Blake Enscoe is the November 2024 Debut of the Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 27, 2024

Read BroadwayWorld's November Debut of the Month interview with Adrian Blake Ensue, who is currently starring in Swept Away on Broadway, featuring the music of The Avett Brothers.

Meet the Cast of CULT OF LOVE, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2024

Cult of Love begins previews tonight, November 20, on Broadway at Second Stage's Helen Hayes Theater. Meet the cast of Cult of Love here!

Lauren Patten, Jelani Remy, and More Will Present Songs From New Musicals at Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Gala
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2024

Over 25 artists will appear live at Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's gala 'Songs of our Summer from Rhinebeck to Chelsea' at Chelsea Table + Stage. Selections from 8 new musicals developed this year in Rhinebeck will be presented.

Video: How Well Does Norbert Leo Butz Recall His Old Lines?
by Joey Mervis - Nov 1, 2024

We know him as Fiyero, Edward Bloom, Carl Hanratty, and more- but how well does Norbert Leo Butz know those characters? We're putting him to the test in the latest edition of BroadwayWorld's Line Please! In this video, watch as he tries to guess which shows he said each of these lines.

BWW Q&A: Brittany Bradford of LEROY AND LUCY at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Oct 31, 2024

BWW Q&A: Brittany Bradford of Leroy and Lucy at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Meet the Cast of SWEPT AWAY, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2024

The Avett Brothers new musical Swept Away begins previews tonight, Tuesday, October 29. The official opening will be on Tuesday, November 19 at the Longacre Theatre. Meet the cast of Swept Away here!

Zachary Quinto, Shailene Woodley & More Will Star in CULT OF LOVE on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 18, 2024

Leslye Headland’s CULT OF LOVE, directed by Trip Cullman, has just found its cast! The New York Premiere production of CULT OF LOVE will begin previews on November 20th and will officially open on December 12th at the Helen Hayes Theater. Check out who will star in the production here!

HOW NOT TO KILL YOUR FAMILY Comes to The Center at West Park
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2024

'How Not to Kill Your Family,' a new darkly comedic one-woman show written and performed by Bree Rosen, directed by Quinn Jackson, will premiere for one night only, Thursday, September 19, at 7:30pm at The Center at West Park 165 WEST 86TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY, 10024 as part of the Evolution Festival.

Meet the Cast of OUR TOWN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2024

Thornton Wilder’s Our Town will begin previews on Tuesday, September 17 ahead of an opening on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre for a strictly limited engagement. Meet the cast of Our Town here!

Original Cast Members Will Return For SWEPT AWAY on Broadway; Full Cast Revealed!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2024

The Avett Brothers’ new musical Swept Away will star the returning principal cast members from the show’s run at Berkeley Repertory and Arena Stage. Learn more about the full cast here!

Norbert Leo Butz and Lillias White Will Join Seth Rudetsky's Broadway Concert Series at The Studebaker Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2024

Two nights of Broadway magic will come to Chicago with Seth's Broadway Concert Series at The Studebaker Theater in the historic Fine Arts Building, 410 S Michigan Ave.

Cast Set For SOMEONE SPECTACULAR at The Pershing Square Signature Center
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2024

Full casting has been announced for someone spectacular, the world premiere of a new play by Domenica Feraud, directed by Tatiana Pandiani.

Norbert Leo Butz, Ana Gasteyer And Seth Rudetsky To Star In SETH'S BROADWAY CONCERT SERIES
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2024

Experience two nights of Broadway magic with Norbert Leo Butz, Ana Gasteyer, and Seth Rudetsky at The Studebaker Theater on July 28-29, 2024.

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Reveals Residencies For 24 Writers Of Nine New Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2024

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat has revealed the residencies for 24 writers to develop nine new musicals. Learn more about the artists!

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Reveals Residencies For 24 Writers Of Nine New Musicals
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2024

For its 14th summer, Rhinebeck Writers Retreat is hosting 24 award-winning musical theatre writers of nine new musicals for nine consecutive weeklong residencies between June 23 and August 25. Each writing team will live in a private home in the Hudson Valley for one week to focus solely on writing their musical.

Adam Guettel, Austin Pendleton and More Will Be Honored with Dramatists Guild Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 19, 2024

The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.