Riley Thad Young

Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Jenn Colella, and more. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and More to Perform at 54 Below in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and more. See the full March programming here!

Derek Klena, Kerry Ellis & More to Perform at 54 Below in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2024

In January, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Derek Klena, Kerry Ellis, and many more! Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Launches New Version Under 3 Hours
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2024

Performances began the new Broadway company performing a brand-new version of the show with a running time now under three hours. Get a first look at photos here! 

Video: New HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Cast Takes Its First Broadway Bow
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2024

The new cast of witches and wizards of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway took their first bows on Broadway this week! See video of their first curtain call!

Video: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Year 6 Cast Heads Into Rehearsal
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2024

Hogwarts will welcome a new crop of students this season, as the Year 6 cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child prepares to make magic on Broadway! Watch the video below as Broadway's newest witches and wizards head into the rehearsal room!

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD to Debut New Version Under Three Hours
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2024

A brand-new version of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, now with a running time under three hours including intermission, will have its Broadway debut next month. Learn more about the change to the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Matthew James Thomas and More Will Join HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2024

All new cast members are joining the Broadway company of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, beginning performances at New York's Lyric Theatre on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Learn more about the cast here!

Kate Rockwell, Elizabeth Teeter, Jim Hogan & More to Star in TO SIR WITH LOVE Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2023

Ogunquit Playhouse in association with Lythgoe Family Productions will present a reading of the new musical To Sir With Love, based on the autobiographical novel by E.R. Braithwaite, on November 13, 2023 in New York.

Wake Up With BWW 6/21: SPRINGSTEEN to Allow Guests Vaccinated With WHO-Approved Vaccine, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2021

Today's top stories: Springsteen on Broadway will allow guests vaccinated with WHO- and FDA-approved vaccines, listen to Jennifer Hudson perform a new song from the upcoming film RESPECT, and more!

Catching Up with the Jimmy Awards Alumni- Part 2
by Team BWW - Jun 20, 2021

Before we get to know this year's Jimmy Awards nominees, BroadwayWorld is catching up with some of the program's alumni! Below, get to know just a few, including: Nora Cullinan, Emily Emmett, Arella Flur, Caleb Jingo, Alyssa McDonald, Tony Moreno, Morgan Roberts, Michelle Rubich, Alex Syiek, and Riley Thad Young.

December 19th Update: HAIRSPRAY - Theatre Memphis Leads Best Musical Category in the BWW Memphis Awards Voting
by BWW Staff - Dec 19, 2019

We're heading into the final week of voting for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Memphis Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Memphis Awards
by BWW - Dec 16, 2019

There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Memphis Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

BroadwayWorld Memphis Awards Update: HAIRSPRAY - Theatre Memphis Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 9, 2019

There's just a few weeks left to make your voice heard and submit your votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Memphis Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

December 2nd Update - Current Standings for the BWW Memphis Awards!
by BWW - Dec 2, 2019

It's December! Voting is now underway for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Memphis Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized. Check out the first set of stats below.

JIMMYS BLOG: Riley Thad Young- Reflecting on the Big Night!
by Guest Blogger: Riley Thad Young - Jun 28, 2018

BroadwayWorld has been bringing you the inside scoop on this year's Jimmy Awards with student blogger Riley Thad Young- a nominee from Memphis' Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards, who made it to the top eight! Earlier this year, he won the title of Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Grasshopper in Hernando High School's James and the Giant Peach.

Renee Rapp and Andrew Barth Feldman Win Big at the Jimmy Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 26, 2018

The 2018 Jimmy® Awards took place on Monday, June 25, 2018 at 7:30pm at the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway. Laura Benanti hosted.

TV: Laura Benanti, Ari'el Stachel & More Hit the Red Carpet at the Jimmy Awards!
by TV - Red Carpets - Jun 26, 2018

Just last night, a record 80 high school students from across America took part in the Jimmy Awards to compete for Best Performance by an Actor and Actress, which went to Renee Rapp and Andrew Barth Feldman. Tony Award Winner Laura Benanti hosted the presentation which was live streamed from the Minskoff Theatre. Below, we're taking you to the red carpet with Benanti and more!

Video: High School Theatre Comes to Broadway at the 2018 Jimmy Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 25, 2018

The Jimmy Awards has announced the nominees that will compete for Best Performance by an Actor and Actress as well as other honors and scholarships at the tenth annual awards ceremony.

Photo Flash: Go Inside Rehearsals for the 10th Annual Jimmy Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 25, 2018

Tonight's the night! A record 80 high school students from across America will take part in the Jimmy Awards, to compete for Best Performance by an Actor and Actress as well as other honors and scholarships at the tenth annual awards ceremony. Tony Award Winner Laura Benanti will host the presentation which will take place at 7:30PM at the Minskoff Theatre. Click here for a full list of nominees.