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Cast Set For HENRY IV at Theatre For a New Audience
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2025

Henry IV will open at Theatre For a New Audience this month. Learn more about the show and the full cast for the production and find out how to get tickets here!

Stage and Screen Star Linda Lavin Dies at 87
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2024

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Broadway veteran Linda Lavin has died at age 87, following complications from lung cancer. Read Linda Lavin's obituary here.

Video: Broadway at the Kennedy Center Honors
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 22, 2024

The 46th Annual Kennedy Center Honors are coming up and we are celebrating the special occasion with some of our favorite videos of past Broadway performances. Check out the full list!

All Roads Theatre Company To Present ONE FOR MY BABY World Premiere And More At El Portal Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2024

All Roads Theatre Company has announced its inaugural season at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood, beginning with the World Premiere Musical ONE FOR MY BABY, with a score by the incomparable Harold Arlen and headlined by Broadway stars LANA GORDON and LUBA MASON.

Bell Shakespeare Will Present HENRY 5
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2024

The first production in Bell Shakespeare’s 35th anniversary season in 2025 will be a new contemporary staging of Henry 5, starring  newcomer JK Kazzi in his mainstage theatre debut.

Chita Rivera KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Tony Award Fetches 70K at Bonham's Auction
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2024

One-of-a-kind costumes, awards, photographs, and ephemera from the extraordinary career of Broadway legend Chita Rivera (1933-2024) were auctioned online at Bonhams this week.

Interview: Hugh Panaro’s Happy to Be A MAN WITHOUT A MASK
by Gil Kaan - Nov 22, 2024

Broadway leading man Hugh Panaro celebrates the release of his new CD Man Without a Mask with a one-nighter December 5, 2024, at the Catalina Bar & Grill. Songs from the CD recorded over two nights at 54 Below will be featured amongst some other favorites of Hugh.

Video: John Kander Joins CABARET Cast to Celebrate 58th Anniversary of Original Broadway Production
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024

Last night, legendary Broadway composer John Kander and the cast of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre celebrated the 58th anniversary of the original Broadway production. Check out the video here!

Musical Theater Showcase By MusiCoLab Set for This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 16, 2024

The original work of six local musical theater writing teams will be presented in the twelfth installment of MusiCoLab's Showcase Series, at the Proscenium Theater at The Drake in Philadelphia.

The Estate of Chita Rivera to be Auctioned at Bonhams
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2024

One-of-a-kind costumes, awards, photographs, and ephemera from the extraordinary career of Broadway legend Chita Rivera (1933-2024) will be auctioned online at Bonhams.

Interview: The Ageless Gedde Watanabe Returns to PACIFIC OVERTURES After 48 Years
by Gil Kaan - Nov 12, 2024

Stephen Sondheim’s Pacific Overtures has just opened at the East West Players. Former EWP Artistic director Tim Dang returns to direct the cast led by Jon Jon Briones and Gedde Watanabe with Scott Keiji Takeda, Brian Kim McCormick, Adam Kaokept, Kerry K. Carnahan, Ashley En-Fu Matthews, Kavin Panmeechao, Kurt Kanazawa, Sittichai Chaiyahat, Nina Kasuya, Aric Martin, Gemma, Kit Dezolt and Norge Yi. Gedde found time after the opening to answer a few of my queries.

Isabella Esler, Jake Epstein, Chilina Kennedy & More Will Star in LIFE AFTER in Toronto
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 4, 2024

The full cast and creative team for the new musical LIFE AFTER at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre has just been announced. The new musical will play a limited engagement from Wednesday, April 16 – Sunday, May 4, 2025 as part of the 2024/25 Off-Mirvish Season. Check out who is joining the cast here!

Photos: The Porters Of Hellsgate Opens HENRY IV PARTS 1 & 2
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 2, 2024

The Porters of Hellsgate have announced their upcoming production of HENRY IV, PARTS 1 AND 2, by William Shakespeare, directed by Margaret Shigeko Starbuck, current Associate Artistic Director of Boston Court Pasadena. Check out photos here!

New Production of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Will Embark on North American Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2024

Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, featuring Maria Björnson’s design, will launch a new multi-year North American tour in November 2025. Learn more about the tour here!

Ann Talman Stars In ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND THE SHADOW OF HER SMILE BC/EFA Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2024

Ann Talman will present a benefit performance at Don't Tell Mama on December 1, featuring stories and songs inspired by Elizabeth Taylor, supporting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Exclusive Video: Beth Leavel in Rehearsal at 54 Below
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 26, 2024

Get a look inside sound check for Beth Leavel's 54 Below show Beth Leavel Sings Sondheim, which ends tonight, in the video here. Songs include 'Children Will Listen,' 'Rose's Turn,' & 'You'll Never Get Away From Me.'

Tony-Winner Beth Leavel To Appear At Franklin Performing Arts Company Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2024

The Franklin Performing Arts Company will hold their annual Gala hosted by Broadway’s Ben Cameron (original cast of Wicked) on Saturday, November 9 at 6:00 pm at THE BLACK BOX. 

Spotlight: MANDY PATINKIN at Keswick Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - Oct 21, 2024

Mandy Patinkin Live in Concert - March 7 in Glenside PA

Review: LIFE IS A DREAM at Upstream Theater
by Steve Callahan - Oct 21, 2024

Dont miss this rare opportunity to see this gem of Spain's 'Golden Age of Drama' - Calderón's 'Life is a Dream'.

See Beth Leavel, Linda Eder & More at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2024

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Beth Leavel, and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets to upcoming shows.