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In Italy during the 18th century, an average of 5,000 boys were castrated

annually. Almost exclusively, they came from poor families. Their treble voices intact, castration promised those who survived a chance to earn fame and fortune by singing female roles in the opera. A few made it, but most didn’t and were swept aside.



Stiletto, a new musical with Music and Lyrics by three-time Grammy nominee, Oscar and Golden Globe nominee Matthew Wilder (Disney’s Mulan), Book by double Olivier Award nominee Tim Luscombe (Noël Coward’s Easy Virtue, Terrence Rattigan’s The Browning Version and Harlequinade), is set in Venice, Europe’s opera capital.



During the winter of 1730-31, Venice is a city bristling with opportunity where fortunes can be made but life is cheap. A city of lustre and intrigue with plenty of chances of success for Marco, who was castrated as a child to retain his perfect voice. Opera stars being the rock stars of their day, Marco is on course to be an 18th-century Jagger or Bowie, to snag a powerful patron and play leading roles.



In a busy square he meets Gioia, confident, strong willed... and supremely

talented. But despite her musical gifts, being the daughter of an African slave there’s no chance for her to fulfil her dreams. Marco recognises her talent and, sensing that they are both outsiders as well as sharing a love for music, they fall in love.



In an attempt to get her on stage, Marco introduces Gioia to society and his patron, the Contessa Azzurra, but at the end of the evening, a body lies dead and Gioia is hauled off to prison. To free her, Marco must overcome the demons of his past and the morally corrupt forces of the present.


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Dolly Diamond Leads RUTHLESS THE MUSICAL! at the Alex Theatre in March 2024
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2023


Dolly Diamond takes the stage in 'Ruthless the Musical!' in Melbourne next year. Learn more about the musical and how to get tickets here!

Review Roundup: DICKS: THE MUSICAL, Starring Nathan Lane and More!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2023


A24's first-ever movie musical, Dicks: the Musical, made its premiere at Toronto International Film Festival this week. The new film from comedians Aaron Jackson and Josh Sharp stars Nathan Lane, Megan Mullally, Bowen Yang, and Grammy-winner Megan Thee Stallion. Read the reviews for Dicks: The Musical here!

Video: Go Inside the First Day of Rehearsals for HARMONY on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2023


Get a first look at video of the first rehearsal for Harmony on Broadway! See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Listen: HARMONY Cast Recording Out Now Featuring Sierra Boggess, Julie Benko & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2023


Discover the captivating melodies of the HARMONY cast recording. Stream or download the soundtrack today and experience the magic of this extraordinary musical. Don't miss out on this incredible musical experience!

Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman to Open HARMONY Box Office at the Barrymore Theatre This Thursday
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 3, 2023


The box office at Broadway's Barrymore Theatre will officially open Thursday, September 7 at 10:00 a.m. ET, and the first 100 people in line will have an opportunity to meet Barry and Bruce until 11:00 a.m. ET, and receive a personal autograph on their ticket.

Burlesque Star Jo Weldon to Present WHAT I WORE TO WORK at The Laurie Beechman Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2023


Explore the captivating world where fashion and adult entertainment intersect in Jo Weldon's WHAT I WORE TO WORK. Don't miss this New York premiere at The Laurie Beechman Theater.

Listen: HARMONY Releases Second Single 'Every Single Day'; Full Digital Album Drops This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 21, 2023


Ghostlight Records and producers Ken Davenport, Sandi Moran and Garry Kief have released “Every Single Day,” the second single from the upcoming Broadway production of Harmony – the new musical by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman with direction and choreography by Warren Carlyle. “Every Single Day” is sung by Danny Kornfeld who plays 'Young Rabbi' in the musical.

Rising Country Artist Hannah Ellis Pours Out Summer Fun With 'Wine Country'
by Michael Major - Jul 6, 2023


Rising Country Artist Hannah Ellis is pouring out fun with her new Curb Records single “Wine Country”, available now. Joyfully bringing boujee to the backroads, Ellis is making an impact with the  song as it was most added at Radio and is quickly becoming the Country song of the summer. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Video: Watch the Cast of HARMONY Wish Barry Manilow a Happy Birthday
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 18, 2023


Watch Sierra Boggess, Julie Benko, Chip Zien, and the cast of Harmony wish Barry Manilow a happy birthday!

Sierra Boggess Joins the Broadway Cast of HARMONY
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2023


Sierra Boggess will reprise her role as ‘Mary’ in the Broadway production of Harmony, the new musical by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman. The production is set to play the Barrymore Theatre this October. Learn more about how to purchase tickets to Harmony here!

Review: ONLY AN OCTAVE APART at Spoleto Festival USA
by Perry Tannenbaum - Jun 12, 2023


Starring Anthony Roth Costanzo and Justin Vivian Bond, ONLY AN OCTAVE demonstrates how much we've changed - and how much we haven't - since Carol Burnett and Beverly Sills first sang the song in 1976, one year before Spoleto arrived in Charleston. But what about 2011, when Taylor Mac strutted onstage and proclaimed, 'This is my festival bitches!'?

Julie Benko Joins the Cast of Barry Manilow & Bruce Sussman's HARMONY on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2023


Julie Benko is set to join the company of Harmony, the new musical by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman, playing the role of “Ruth”. 

The Comedian Harmonists From HARMONY Will Join Barry Manilow on Stage at Radio City Music Hall
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2023


The six actors that play the “Comedian Harmonists” in Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman's musical Harmony will be Manilow's guests at his five highly anticipated concerts at Radio City Music Hall May 31 – June 4.

Chip Zien to Star in Barry Manilow & Bruce Sussman's HARMONY on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2023


Chip Zien is set to star in the role of “Rabbi” in the new musical Harmony by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets!

AMID FALLING WALLS (TSVISHN FALNDIKE VENT) & More Set for National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene's 109th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2023


National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene is raising the curtain on a dynamic 109th season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!

Review: THE 11TH ANNUAL NEW YORK ASIAN BURLESQUE FESTIVAL Overflows With Talent and Some Gotta Have a Gimmick
by Cary Wong - May 6, 2023


It was quite an eye-opening night. The audience was certainly enthusiastic and welcoming. And there were people like myself whose curiosity was certainly sated by a diverse and delightful evening.

Photos: THE 11TH ANNUAL NEW YORK ASIAN BURLESQUE FESTIVAL at City Winery
by Stephen Mosher - May 2, 2023


The NYC Asian Burlesque Extravanga presented their 11th year of their Burlesque Festival and Broadway World Cabaret has the photos to show off the festivities.

Find Out Who is Starring as The Harmonists in Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman's HARMONY on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2023


The producers of Harmony have announced the actors who will portray The Harmonists, the legendary real-life musical group in Harmony, the new musical by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman.

Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman's HARMONY Will Transfer to Broadway in October
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2023


BroadwayWorld has learned that Harmony will transfer to Broadway at the Barrymore Theatre later this year! Direct from its sold-out, award-winning downtown run, Harmony, a New York Times Critic's Pick, begins performances on Broadway October 18th.

Asian Burlesque Fest Comes to City Winery This Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2023


The New York Asian Burlesque Festival is not only the biggest Asian burlesque event on the international calendar, it is the only one of it's kind, and brings the finest of Asian burlesque and cabaret artists from all over the world to New York City for a night of spectacular performance!

Calamity Chang & Thirsty Girl Present The 11th Annual New York Asian Burlesque Festival, April 29
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2023


Join Hostess Calamity Chang and an amazing international cast for The 11th Annual NY Asian Burlesque Festival at City Winery on Saturday April 29th, 2023.

RAGTIME, SUNSET BOULEVARD & More Lead Florida's April 2023 Theater Top Picks
by BWW Staff - Mar 21, 2023


Orlando is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Our picks for April 2023 include Misery, Ragtime, Sunset Boulevard, and more!

Amphibian Productions Will Launch in April With the Indian Stage Premiere of BENT
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2023


​​​​​​​A core principle of AMPHIBIAN PRODUCTIONS’ mission is to give voice to the stories of marginalized populations. BENT is the ground-breaking drama about the Nazi persecution of homosexuals, an attempted genocide which is a standout in the long history of global violence against sexual minorities.

LEATHER LUNGS: HIGHER LOVE Returns to Adelaide
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2023


After winning Best Cabaret Weekly Awards in 2020 and 2021 the queen of falsetto and stiletto returns to Adelaide, revealing all with a heart-stopping 4-octave vocal range in a brand-new sensual celebration of all things liberation, restoration and vocal freakin' sensation! 

Coolidge Corner Theatre Launches New Season of Big Screen Classics
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2022


The Coolidge Corner Theatre ('the Coolidge') has announced the early lineup for its Winter / Early Spring 2023 Big Screen Classics series. 

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