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Cast Set For FreeFall's Production of Sondheim and Weidman's ROAD SHOW
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025

Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s much-traveled musical Road Show is directed by freeFall Artistic Director Eric Davis and is the fifth Sondheim musical produced by the company.

Cassie Bradley and Barney White Join ONE DAY WHEN WE WERE YOUNG at the Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2025

Cassie Bradley and Barney White have been announced as the cast of Nick Payne’s One Day When We Were Young, presented by Greenwich Theatre in association with Park Theatre. 

PRIMA FACIE, MACBETH, And More National Theatre Live Screenings Announced At Shakespeare Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2025

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced National Theatre Live screenings coming to Harman Hall this February. Kicking off the month of screenings is The Donmar Warehouse production of Macbeth: David Tennant & Cush Jumbo.

The Best Reviewed Broadway Shows of 2024
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 4, 2025

44 Broadway shows opened in 2024, and while not all of them were loved by the critics, there were plenty of standouts all year long. We're breaking down the best Broadway shows of 2024 by month.

Mia Khan and Kyle Ndukuba Will Lead ROMEO AND JULIET at The Belgrade Theatre Coventry
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2024

Initial casting has been announced for the 2025 world premiere of ROMEO AND JULIET, an innovative new version of Shakespeare's play, originally scored with rap and R&B, opening at the Belgrade Theatre.

The Society Of Composers & Lyricists Reveals Nominations For The 2025 SCL Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2024

The Society of Composers & Lyricists has revealed the nominations for the 2025 Annual SCL Awards, which celebrate excellence and innovation in music for visual media. Learn more!

THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Concludes Broadway Run Today
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 22, 2024

Broadway says goodbye to The Hills of California, which concludes its limited run at the Broadhurst Theatre following 18 previews and 97 regular performances. The venue will soon be home to Boop! The Betty Boop Musical.

Video: Brian d'Arcy James Performs With Daughter, Grace
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2024

Broadway veteran Brian d'Arcy James was recently joined on stage by his daughter, Grace,  at his concert at Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago. Check out the video here!

A History of GYPSY's Mama Rose and the Women Who Have Played Her
by Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2024

Gypsy is back on Broadway, starring Audra McDonald in the iconic role of Mama Rose. BroadwayWorld is looking back on some of the performers who have taken on the musical's lead role, from Ethel Merman to Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, and more.

Video: Watch Brian d'Arcy James Sing 'I Miss the Mountains' From NEXT TO NORMAL at MISCAST
by Michael Major - Dec 2, 2024

Watch Brian d'Arcy James sing 'I Miss the Mountains' from Next to Normal at MCC Theater's MISCAST24. Brian d'Arcy James created the role of Dan Goodman in the original Off-Broadway production of Next to Normal. Watch the video!

20th Annual Fred Ebb Award To Be Presented Tonight at The Todd Haimes Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2024

The Fred Ebb Foundation in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more!

Broadway Buying Guide: December 2, 2024- HELL'S KITCHEN, REDWOOD Get a Parade Boost
by Team BWW - Dec 2, 2024

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 2, 2024.

Andrew Barth Feldman Joins Joanna Gleason in Joshua Harmon's WE HAD A WORLD
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2024

Manhattan Theatre Club has just announced additional casting for its 2025 Off-Broadway season, including Andrew Barth Feldman in the premiere of We Had a World. Check out who else has joined the upcoming season here.

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Ian McKellen and More Named to Evening Standard's 'The Standard 100' List
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2024

Several West End and theatrical-adjacent figures showed up on this year's list, including Andrew Lloyd Webber, James Graham, Sonia Friedman, Tom Holland, Sir Ian McKellen and more!

Gabrielle Stravelli, Klea Blackhurst, and Graham Rowat Join SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2024

The Fred Ebb Foundation and Birdland Jazz Club announced additional performers for Sing Happy: The Lyrics of Fred Ebb, which will take place next week at Birdland Jazz Club.

Kevin Chamberlin to Make NYC Cabaret Debut at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2024

Kevin Chamberlin, a three-time Tony Award nominee, will make his NYC cabaret debut with 'FINDING THE JOY' at THE GREEN ROOM 42 this month. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Broadway Buying Guide: November 18, 2024- MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Arrives on Broadway
by Team BWW - Nov 18, 2024

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, November 18, 2024.

CHICAGO cumple 28 años en Broadway
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Nov 14, 2024

Si bien EL FANTASMA DE LA ÓPERA es el musical más longevo de la historia de Broadway y LOS MISERABLES lo es del West End, el puesto a la producción estadounidense más longeva de la historia de la Great White Way se lo lleva el revival de CHICAGO, que hoy cumple la friolera de 28 años ininterrumpidos en Broadway.

Broadway Jukebox: The Best of Bernadette Peters
by Sidney Paterra - Nov 16, 2024

Sing along to this playlist featuring just 60 of Bernadette Peters' greatest hits. Enjoy songs from musicals like: Into the Woods, Follies, Song and Dance, Sunday in the Park with George, Annie Get Your Gun, and many more!

Videos You Missed This Week: RAGTIME, WICKED, and More
by Sidney Paterra - Nov 8, 2024

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway shows are opening soon. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending November 8, 2024 with videos from Ragtime, Wicked, Suffs, and more!

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