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Photos: The New Dramatists Honor Michael Greif At Annual Luncheon
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 15, 2024


The New Dramatists recently hosted its Annual Spring Luncheon Tribute on Tuesday, May 14 at the New York Marriott Marquis. See photos from inside the event. 

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD National Tour Sets New Records
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2024


The TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD national tour sets new records, showcasing the enduring popularity and impact of this classic story across the country.

Video: Jackie Burns and the Cast of BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL Show Off Their Best Burlesque!
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2024


Burlesque the Musical, the first ever stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s movie Burlesque, is headed for the stage! See the cast of the show, featuring Broadway's Jackie Burns, as they show off their best burlesque moves ahead of their June opening!

Photo: First Look at The Company of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL at PAC NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2024


Get a first look at the company of Cats: “The Jellicle Ball” at PAC NYC! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Kecia Lewis Is Fulfilling a Childhood Dream in HELL'S KITCHEN
by Joey Mervis - May 14, 2024


Did you know that Kecia Lewis has starred in ten Broadway shows, including the original productions of Big River, Ain't Misbehavin', Once On the Island, The Drowsy Chaperone, and Dreamgirls? Now, four decades after her Broadway debut, she is a Tony nominee for her incredible work in Hell's Kitchen.

Video: Jeff Calhoun Opens Up About His Most Personal Project- A COMPLICATED WOMAN
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - May 14, 2024


John Kenley was a theatre impresario who brought Hollywood stars like Gene Kelly and Ann Miller to Ohio’s summer stock stages. But when summer ended, he wintered in Florida where John disappeared… and Jean came to life. A Complicated Woman is a new musical that features a Golden Age score and a gender-diverse cast. Watch as Jeff Calhoun chats more about the exciting new project in this video!

Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy & More to Join 2024 WP Theater Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2024


WP Theater has revealed the presenters and performers for its 2024 Annual Gala. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: LAURA BENANTI: NOBODY CARES Opens At the Minetta Lane
by Bruce Glikas - May 14, 2024


Audible is presenting an encore engagement of Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares, starring Tony Award winner Laura Benanti, live at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre. Check out photos from opening night.

POP CULTURE JEOPARDY! Spin-Off to Highlight Broadway, Movies & More
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2024


Pop Culture Jeopardy! is a brand-new twist on the classic quiz show’s “answer-and-question” format that combines the academic rigor of Jeopardy! with the excitement and unpredictability of pop culture. Contestants, playing in teams of three, will need to be experts in categories from Alternative Rock to The Avengers; Broadway to MMA; Gen Z to Zendaya as they compete in a tournament-style event for the grand prize and ultimate bragging rights.

RAGTIME & More Set for New York City Center 2024 - 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2024


NEW YORK CITY CENTER has revealed programming for the 2024 – 2025 Season. See the lineup of shows and learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Whoopi Goldberg Says She Had 'No Business' Doing Musicals
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2024


EGOT winner and host of The View Whoopi Goldberg stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show on Monday to discuss her new memoir, Bits and Piece: My Mother, My Brother, and Me. In addition to her memoir, Goldberg talked about her history in musicals, such as Sister Act and other projects. Watch the interview!

Video: Jonathan Bailey Calls Grande and Erivo 'Amazing Talents'
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2024


Jonathan Bailey, who will be playing the character of Fiyero in the two-part film adaptation of Wicked, stopped by The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Monday to discuss his upcoming projects which include Bridgerton, Jurassic World, and Wicked. Watch the interview!

See the New WICKED Movie Poster
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2024


A new poster for part one of the Wicked movie has been released, ahead of the new trailer coming tomorrow. The poster features a new look at Ariana Grande's Glinda and Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba reaching for one another, with Emerald City in the background. Look at the poster here!

2024 Theatre World Award Honorees; THE WIZ, STEREOPHONIC, and More!
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024


The 2024 Honorees have been announced for the Theatre World Award for an Outstanding Debut Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Production. Learn more about the honorees here!

Maia Reficco to Make Broadway Debut as 'Eurydice' in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2024


Maia Reficco will make her Broadway debut as ‘Eurydice’ in Hadestown on Broadway. Learn more about Reficco and see how to purchase tickets.

Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Will Lead MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - May 14, 2024


Darren Criss will return to the stage alongside Helen J Shen in the Broadway premiere of the new romantic musical comedy Maybe Happy Ending with music by Will Aronson, lyrics by Hue Park and book by both Aronson and Park. We have all of the details!

Videos: Watch the Cast of HELL'S KITCHEN Perform 'Fallin' and 'Kaleidoscope' on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2024


As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,'  Shoshana Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon, Maleah Joi Moon, and more from the cast of Hell's Kitchen stopped by the show on Tuesday to perform from the newly Tony-nominated musical. Watch the performances now!

Video: Watch Alicia Keys Reveal the Release Date of HELL'S KITCHEN Cast Recording
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2024


As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,' Grammy-Winner Alicia Keys stopped by the show on Tuesday to discuss her newly Tony-nominated musical Hell's Kitchen- and reveal some exciting news for those eager to listen to the music at home. Watch the interview!

Photos: First Look at Maya Boyd in & JULIET on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024


All new photos have been released of Maya Boyd in & Juliet on Broadway. Boyd stars in the role of Juliet beginning tonight, Tuesday, May 14. 

Video: Watch Brody Grant and the Cast of THE OUTSIDERS Perform 'Great Expectations' on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2024


As part of Today's annual 'Best of Broadway Week,' producer Angelina Jolie and the cast of The Outsiders stopped by the show on Monday morning to discuss the newly Tony-nominated musical and perform the song Great Expectations from the show. Watch the interview and performance here!

Alexis Michelle & Tom Story Will Lead LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Barrington Stage
by Joshua Wright - May 14, 2024


Barrington Stage Company (BSC) has announced casting for the launch of its 30th anniversary season with the new production of the multi-Tony Award-winning musical, La Cage aux Folles.

Video: Behind the Scenes of ALADDIN's Autism Friendly Performance
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024


Go behind the scenes of Aladdin's recent Autism Friendly Performance in an all new video posted on Instagram. Among the attendees was social media personality 'Sweet P', who is living with microcephalic primordial dwarfism as well as Limb Girdle muscular dystrophy, and her family.

Listen: Sarah Paulson Calls Out Trish Hawkins For Criticizing Her Performance in TALLEY'S FOLLY
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024


Sarah Paulson hasn't forgotten the actress who criticized a performance she gave over 10 years ago, and she has spoken out about it on a recent episode of Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett’s “Smartless” podcast.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 14, 2024
by - May 14, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 14, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Review Roundup: HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Opens At New York Theater Workshop
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2024


New York Theatre Workshop and Tectonic Theater Project present Here There Are Blueberries, co-written by NYTW Usual Suspect and Tony & Emmy award nominee Moisés Kaufman (The Laramie Project) & Emmy Award nominee Amanda Gronich (The Laramie Project) and conceived & directed by Moisés Kaufman. Read reviews!


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