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51st Annual Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards Announced - Full List of Winners!

Robert Downey Jr., Dwayne Wade, and Buddy Valastro win their first-ever Daytime Creative Arts Emmys at the 51st awards ceremony. Discover the highlights and other winners from this prestigious event.

Video: Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, and the Cast of SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Take Final Bows

Sondheim's Old Friends played its final show in London at the Gielgud Theatre on 6 January. Led by Broadway Legends Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga, watch the cast take their final bows in the video here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 15th, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 15, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Interview: Kelly Jenrette Doesn't Draw LINES IN THE DUST

Collaborative Artists Bloc & Support Black Theatre will West Coast premiere Nikkole Salter’s Lines in the Dust November 4, 2023 at the Matrix Theatre. Desean K. Terry directs the cast of Kelly Jenrette, Erica Tazel and Tony Pasqualini, with Kelly and Erica playing the dual roles of Beverly and Denitra. Kelly was most gracious to make time out of her rehearsals to answer a few of my queries.

BWW Interview: Director Casey Hushion Giving A CLUE Into Her Multitude of Projects

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment will west coast premiere playwright Sandy Rustin’s adaptation of Jonathan Lynn’s screenplay CLUE September 24, 2021. Prolific director Casey Hushion steers a cast of Jeff Skowron, Heather Ayers, Ted Barton, Mary Birdsong, Sarah Hollis, John Shartzer, Cassie Simone, Harrison White, Rachel McLaughlan, Michael Cavinder, and James Tolbert. Had the opportunity to learn some behind-the-scenes of CLUE and other productions Casey has worked on.

BWW Interview: Artist/Actor Austin Spangler On Performing All Over The World & IN THE MOON

The Broad Stage will west coast premiere the chamber opera BIRDS IN THE MOON September 1, 2021; outdoors on Santa Monica’s Lot 27. With music by Mark Grey and libretto by Júlia Canosa i Serra, Elkhanah Pulitzer directs Maria Elena Altany and Austin Spangler, backed by the Friction Quartet.

BWW Interview: Luke Walker On Channeling THE WAKE OF DICK JOHNSON

Writer/director Luke Walker’s THE WAKE OF DICK JOHNSON will west coast premiere live onstage at the Hudson Theatres as part of the 2021 Hollywood Fringe Festival. DICK JOHNSON begins its eight-performance run August 5, 2021. Had the chance to delve into Luke’s head on his journey to THE WAKE OF DICK JOHNSON.

BWW Interview: Scott Silven On Making His Magical JOURNEY During These Isolating Times

Mentalist/performance artist Scott Silven will west coast premiere his virtual creation THE JOURNEY for The Broad Stage opening October 20, 2020. Storyteller Scott will weave illusions and feats of imagination into his tales of his Scottish heritage for a maximum of 30 fortunate households per online performance.

BWW Interview: Brian Gallagher - So Lucky To Make Music Around Family

Musician/songwriter/actor/family man Brian Gallagher will west coast premiere live his latest concept album BROADWAY STARS SING THE MUSIC OF BRIAN GALLAGHER at the Colony Theatre for one night only October 19, 2019. Performing his songs will be Carly Hughes, Matt Cusson, Carrie Manolakos and, a star in her own right, Brian's wife Megan Hilty (and others, yet to be announced). I had the chance to pepper Brian Gallagher about his creative process and his not-so-secret weapon.

BWW Interview: Playwright Bekah Brunstetter On MISS LILLY & Her Other Writing Loves

The much in-demand playwright Bekah Brunstetter will west coast premiere her latest MISS LILLY GETS BONED in a Rogue Machine production opening September 21, 2019 at the Electric Lodge. Robin Larsen directs Brunstetter's story involving a captive elephant and its unexpected effects on a virginal Sunday school teacher. Bekah managed to find a few moments of what little spare time she has (between making last minute notes for MISS LILLY's opening, and penning the much anticipated musical adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' The Notebook) to answer a few of my queries.

BWW Feature: THE DREAM TEAM Concludes With SERIES FINALE

Shenandoah Conservatory's popular web series The Dream Team concluded its story with a riveting series finale last week. The Dream Team is an original series created by two Shenandoah University students in October of 2015, it currently has garnered 12 thousand views on YouTube, over 180 subscribers, and upwards of 340 FaceBook likes. Each episode centered around a freshman theatre class living out their first year of college at the fictional Betsey Bell Conservatory.

BWW Interview: Shenandoah University's Four Leading Guys & Dolls

Winchester, Virginia's very own Shenandoah Conservatory's production of Guys and Dolls runs this weekend only, from Friday, February 24th through Sunday, February 27th in the Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre on the campus of Shenandoah University. The boisterous and witty musical is led by Carolyn Coulson (Director), with Rick Edinger (Music Direction), and Jacob Brent (Choreography). I was lucky enough to sit down with four of the show's leading guys and dolls: Taylor Bloom (Sky Masterson), Adia J Seckel (Sarah Brown), Stevie Bovo (Nathan Detroit), and Freya Falkenstein (Miss Adelaide) and hear about their personal experiences working on the Shenandoah production.

Yoshi's Sets Record of 32 Club Shows in 35 Days

For the June print calendar (June 2 - July 6) Yoshi's San Francisco aka 'YSF' has reached an all-time record with '32' club concerts in 35 days. While the foundation remains jazz, bookings in the R&B / Funk and Country / Rock genres continue to increase. June 11 marks the one-year anniversary with our resident Drummer, Educator, Band Leader: Tommy Igoe. Featuring 15 of the Bay Area's finest musicians, special guest performances and theme nights, The Tommy Igoe Big Band Tuesday Night Residency has become a must-see event in San Francisco. YSF also offers Free Live Music concerts in The Lounge from 6:30-10pm Wednesdays through Saturdays. Click here for full schedule. We thank you in advance for your continued support.

COMPANY Opens at Pennsylvania Playhouse Tonight

The Tony-Award winning musical, Company is set to open at the Pennsylvania Playhouse this month.

COMPANY to Open at Pennsylvania Playhouse, 4/12

The Tony-Award winning musical, Company is set to open at the Pennsylvania Playhouse this April.

2012 BWW Columbus Awards Winners Announced - Shots in the Dark Theater Wins Big!

Votes are cast, polls are closed, and results have been tabulated! This was our BIGGEST year yet! After a record number of voters in over 30 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is VERY excited to announce the 2012 Columbus Winners! Thanks to all who voted and HUGE congrats to all the winners!

2012 BWW Columbus Regional Awards - LIVE Update 12/24 - Final Week to Vote!

Voting is now underway for the Columbus Awards and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January.

2012 BWW Columbus Regional Awards - LIVE Update - Moreno, Scarlata and More Lead - 12/17!

Voting is now underway for the Columbus Awards and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January. Check out the live standings below.

2012 BWW Columbus Regional Awards - LIVE Update Stev Guyer and More in the Lead - 12/10!

Voting is now underway for the Columbus Awards and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January. Check out the live standings below.

2012 BWW Columbus Regional Awards - LIVE Update - 12/3!

Voting is now underway for the Columbus Awards and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January. Check out the live standings below.