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Theatre Producers of Color Reveals 2024 Cohort
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2024

Theatre Producers of Color has revealed their 2024 cohort for the fourth-annual education program – “Producing 101'. Learn about the new cohort and the program!

Theatre Producers of Color Announces 2023 Cohorts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2023

Theatre Producers of Color, the newly formed organization committed to supporting the next generation of BIPOC producers by providing access to education, training, and mentorship, announced their 2023 cohort for the third-annual education program – “Producing 101'.

Riza Takahaski Announced as Host of Broadstream's New Digital Series AUTHENTICALLY YOU
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2022

Broadstream announced today that Authentically You, a new digital series hosted by Riza Takahaski (Mean Girls), is now available for streaming exclusively on the new, free-for-user streaming platform.

TPOC Announces Cohort for 'Commercial Theatre Producing 101'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2022

Theatre Producers of Color (TPOC), a newly formed organization committed to supporting the next generation of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) producers by providing access to education, training, and mentorship, announced today their 2022 cohort for the second-annual educational program – “Commercial Theatre Producing 101.”

Photos: Isabelle McCalla, Shereen Pimentel and More Sing The Music Of Ben Caplan at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2021

On Friday, November 12th Feinstein's/54 Below hosted the return of composer Ben Caplan with Heart Of The Moment.

Linda Eder, Natalie Walker & More to Perform Next Week at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2021

Next week, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Megan Hilty, Linda Eder, Mykal Kilgore & More to Perform at Feinstein's/54 Below in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2021

Next month, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Isabelle McCalla, Storm Lever, Dan DeLuca and More to Sing The Music of Ben Caplan at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2021

FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present The Music of Ben Caplan: Heart Of The Moment on November 12th, 2021, at 9:45pm. 

Ahava Theatre Presents Virtual Fundraiser Featuring Music From FUNNY GIRL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2020

Ahava Theatre Company will present Hello Gorgeous: Funny Folx in Concert, a virtual fundraiser for International Sanctuary. International Sanctuary is a nonprofit organization that empowers girls and women escaping human trafficking in growing community centers across the globe.

VIDEO: Grey Henson And the Cast of MEAN GIRLS Perform 'Stop'
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2020

Quarantine is so not fetch, To make matters a little easier for Mean Girls fans, the production gifted us some much needed Broadway! Check out the show's original Damien, Tony-nominee Grey Henson and the talented cast of Mean Girls on Broadway tapping into their worst impulses in the number, 'Stop'!

LISTEN: Hear 'Bossed Up' A Cut Song From MEAN GIRLS!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2020

Get a first listen to Mean Girls' original Act Two opener, 'Bossed Up'

Photo Coverage: Go Inside Sabrina Carpenter's First Night in MEAN GIRLS
by Katherine Lee - Mar 11, 2020

Singer, songwriter and actress Sabrina Carpenter is making her Broadway debut in the role of Cady Heron! She played her first performance yesterday, Tuesday, March 10th at the August Wilson Theatre.

James Van Der Beek, Carly Hughes, Mallory Bechtel, Harvey Fierstein, & More Will Lead BYE BYE BIRDIE at the Kennedy Center
by Alan Henry - Mar 5, 2020

BroadwayWorld has learned upcoming casting for the Kennedy Center production of Bye Bye Birdie!

Sabrina Carpenter to Make Broadway Debut as Cady Heron in MEAN GIRLS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2020

The producers of Mean Girls announced today that singer, songwriter and actress Sabrina Carpenter will make her Broadway debut in the role of 'Cady Heron' beginning Tuesday, March 10th at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street). She will play a limited 14-week engagement through Sunday, June 7th. For information regarding Sabrina's specific performance schedule, please refer to www.MeanGirlsonBroadway.com.

Wake Up With BWW 12/26: Ethan Slater Performs '(Just A) Simple Sponge' and More!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 26, 2019

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! We hope everyone who celebrates had a great Christmas, full of family, friends, and love.

TV: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas at Broadway Sessions!
by Ben Cameron - Dec 24, 2019

Happy Holidays from Broadway Sessions! Our Annual All-Star Holiday Show this past Thursday the 19th was such a joyous occasion. Belting, tapping, singalongs and laughing- oh my! Our All-Star lineup included Paige Davis (Chicago, Trading Spaces), Patrick Page (Hadestown) Jewelle Blackman (Hadestown), Max Chernin (Sunday in The Park), Rhaamell Burke-Missouri (King Kong), Hernando Umana (School of Rock), Nicole Vanessa Ortiz (Smokey Joe's Cafe), Riza Takahashi (Mean Girls), Gianna Yanelli (Mean Girls), Jessica Juanich (Bat Out Of Hell), Imari Hardon (Avenue Q), Robert Mantano (Radio City Christmas Spectacular), Eric Sebek (Radio City Christmas Spectacular), The Honey Taps, Colleen Harris, Michael Kirk Lane, Katryna Marttala, and Anthony Fett. 

Photo Flash: Paige Davis, Jewelle Blackman and More at Broadway Sessions HOLIDAY SHOW at The Beechman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2019

Last night Broadway Sessions offered up it's annual All Star Holiday Show at The Laurie Beechman. Broadway Sessions alumni will reunited for an evening of holiday music, magic, laughs and love.

Broadway Sessions Presents Annual ALL-STAR HOLIDAY SHOW This Thursday
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2019

This Thursday night, December 19th, Broadway Sessions offers up it's annual All Star Holiday Show. Broadway Sessions alumni will reunite for an evening of holiday music, magic, laughs and love. 

Catherine Brunell Joins The Broadway Cast Of MEAN GIRLS Beginning Tonight
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2019

Catherine Brunell (Something Rotten!, Thoroughly Modern Millie) will join the cast of Mean Girls as 'Mrs. Heron / Ms. Norbury / Mrs. George' beginning tonight, Wednesday, December 11. Tony Award nominee Jennifer Simard played her final performance in the roles on Sunday, December 8.

Tina Fey And Busy Philipps Host MEAN GIRLS Day Facebook Live Event Tomorrow!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2019

Celebrate a?oeMean Girls Daya?? tomorrow a?" October 3rd a?" as the award-winning hit Broadway musical comedy Mean Girls partners with Paramount Pictures and Facebook to honor the 15th anniversary of the iconic film and host the ultimate film viewing party on Facebook Live. Get Reminded before the stream begins at 8:00pm ET, broadcast live from New York City.