Latest BroadwayWorld.com News, Reviews, and More... en-us Copyright 2023 BroadwayWorld.com 10 https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/2014/images/newbroadwayworld-logo-trans6-265-compressed.png Pop star Billie Eilish, who is currently up for her second Academy Award for the song, 'What Was I Made For?' from Barbie, revealed at the Grammys that she would be open to writing for the theatre someday. https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/MATILDA-Superfan-Billie-Eilish-Would-Love-To-Write-A-Musical-Someday-20240205 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/MATILDA-Superfan-Billie-Eilish-Would-Love-To-Write-A-Musical-Someday-20240205 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 21:53:03 EST iTheatrics and the Junior Theater Group have revealed the full lineup of performers, adjudicators, playwrights, songwriters and educators who will take part in the 2024 Junior Theater Festival West. https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Andrew-Barth-Feldman-Taylor-Iman-Jones-and-More-to-Appear-at-2024-Junior-Theater-Festival-West-20240205 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Andrew-Barth-Feldman-Taylor-Iman-Jones-and-More-to-Appear-at-2024-Junior-Theater-Festival-West-20240205 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 17:25:46 EST See photos from opening night of After Midnight at Paper Mill Playhouse! https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photos-Go-Inside-Opening-Night-of-AFTER-MIDNIGHT-at-Paper-Mill-Playhouse-20240205 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photos-Go-Inside-Opening-Night-of-AFTER-MIDNIGHT-at-Paper-Mill-Playhouse-20240205 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 16:12:35 EST Goodman Theatre is presenting The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets! https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Jennifer-Morrison-to-Lead-All-Women-Cast-of-THE-PENELOPIAD-at-Goodman-Theatre-20240205 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Jennifer-Morrison-to-Lead-All-Women-Cast-of-THE-PENELOPIAD-at-Goodman-Theatre-20240205 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 15:58:03 EST Chicago, Broadway’s longest running American Musical, had its highest grossing non-holiday performance week in the show’s 27-year history. https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/CHICAGO-Has-Best-Non-Holiday-Performance-Week-In-the-Shows-History-20240205 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/CHICAGO-Has-Best-Non-Holiday-Performance-Week-In-the-Shows-History-20240205 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 15:49:42 EST The 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards will be presented on Monday, June 10, 2024. https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/68th-Annual-Drama-Desk-Awards-to-be-Held-in-June-Nominations-to-be-Revealed-in-April-20240205 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/68th-Annual-Drama-Desk-Awards-to-be-Held-in-June-Nominations-to-be-Revealed-in-April-20240205 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 15:45:19 EST Gabi Campo took to TikTok to share a tender video from the moment she found out she would be playing 'Frenchie' in the upcoming Broadway revival, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Video-Watch-the-Exciting-Moment-Gabi-Campo-Learned-She-Booked-CABARET-AT-THE-KIT-KAT-CLUB-on-Broadway-20240205 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Video-Watch-the-Exciting-Moment-Gabi-Campo-Learned-She-Booked-CABARET-AT-THE-KIT-KAT-CLUB-on-Broadway-20240205 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 15:13:49 EST Get a first look at photos and video of After Midnight at Paper Mill Playhouse! https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photos-Video-Get-a-First-Look-at-AFTER-MIDNIGHT-at-Paper-Mill-Playhouse-20240205 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photos-Video-Get-a-First-Look-at-AFTER-MIDNIGHT-at-Paper-Mill-Playhouse-20240205 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 13:51:47 EST Okieriete Onaodowan (Hamilton) will join the cast of Encores! Jelly’s Last Jam as Buddy Bolden and Alaman Diadhiou will make his New York stage debut as Young Jelly. See the full cast and learn how to purchase tickets! https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Okieriete-Onaodowan-Alaman-Diadhiou-Complete-the-Cast-of-Encores-JELLYS-LAST-JAM-20240205 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Okieriete-Onaodowan-Alaman-Diadhiou-Complete-the-Cast-of-Encores-JELLYS-LAST-JAM-20240205 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 12:38:19 EST Illinoise, the theatrical adaption of Grammy- and Oscar-nominated Sufjan Stevens’ concept album Illinois, is coming to Park Avenue Armory March 3-23, 2024, following a run at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater from January 28-February 18, 2024. Let's see what the critics have to say! https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-Sufjan-Stevens-Justin-Peck-and-Jackie-Sibblies-Drurys-ILLINOISE-at-Chicago-Shakespeare-Theater-20240205 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-Sufjan-Stevens-Justin-Peck-and-Jackie-Sibblies-Drurys-ILLINOISE-at-Chicago-Shakespeare-Theater-20240205 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 12:17:21 EST Audra McDonald's London Palladium Concert, The Public Theater’s production of Hamlet, Elton John And Bernie Taupin: The Library Of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song concert special and a star-studded Rogers & Hammerstein celebration are coming to PBS. The specials will feature Ato Blankson-Wood, Aaron Tveit, Marisha Wallace, and more. https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/GREAT-PERFORMANCES-to-Air-Audra-McDonald-Concert-Public-Theatres-HAMLET-More-This-Spring-20240205 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/GREAT-PERFORMANCES-to-Air-Audra-McDonald-Concert-Public-Theatres-HAMLET-More-This-Spring-20240205 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 12:12:03 EST In this video, watch as the cast of Doubt: A Parable chats about their roles in the new Broadway revival. https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Character-Breakdown-DOUBT-Cast-Unpacks-Their-Roles-20240205 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Character-Breakdown-DOUBT-Cast-Unpacks-Their-Roles-20240205 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 11:41:45 EST 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, February 5, 2024. https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Broadway-Buying-Guide-February-5-2024--Get-Tickets-to-SWEENEY-TODD-HADESTOWN-and-More-20240205 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Broadway-Buying-Guide-February-5-2024--Get-Tickets-to-SWEENEY-TODD-HADESTOWN-and-More-20240205 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 09:55:31 EST Check out photos of Broadway's best hit the red carpet at the GRAMMYs last night. Annaleigh Ashford, Josh Groban, Micaela Diamond, Fantasia Barrino, Liz Callaway, Kandi Burruss, and more. Newly-minted GRAMMY-winner Natasha Yvette Williams was also present, photographed as she took home a trophy for her work on the Some Like It Hot cast recording. https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photos-Broadway-at-the-GRAMMYs-See-Annaleigh-Ashford-Natasha-Yvette-Williams-More-on-the-Red-Carpet-20240205 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photos-Broadway-at-the-GRAMMYs-See-Annaleigh-Ashford-Natasha-Yvette-Williams-More-on-the-Red-Carpet-20240205 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 09:52:01 EST Marc Shaiman took to social media to share a video of his reaction to winning the Grammy for Best Musical Theater album for the musical Some Like It Hot. https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Video-Marc-Shaiman-Reacts-to-Grammy-Win-For-SOME-LIKE-IT-HOT-20240205 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Video-Marc-Shaiman-Reacts-to-Grammy-Win-For-SOME-LIKE-IT-HOT-20240205 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 07:53:01 EST This weekend, Purlie Victorious took its final bow at the Music Box Theatre following 23 previews and 151 regular performances. The final show took place on February 4. Check out a video of the final curtain call here! https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Video-PURLIE-VICTORIOUS-Takes-its-Final-Bows-on-Broadway-20240205 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Video-PURLIE-VICTORIOUS-Takes-its-Final-Bows-on-Broadway-20240205 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 07:34:32 EST Actress and model Cara Delevingne will make her stage debut as Sally Bowles in Cabaret in the West End! She will be joined by Olivier Award-winning actor Luke Treadaway in the role of The Emcee. The pair begin performances from 11 March 2024 until 1 June 2024. https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Cara-Delevingne-Will-Make-Stage-Debut-in-CABARET-in-the-West-End-Alongside-Luke-Treadaway-20240205 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Cara-Delevingne-Will-Make-Stage-Debut-in-CABARET-in-the-West-End-Alongside-Luke-Treadaway-20240205 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 07:28:15 EST All new rehearsal images have been released from The Addams Family live in concert, starring Ramin Karimloo and Michelle Visage. The Addams Family will play at the London Palladium from 12-13 February 2024. Check out the photos here! https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photos-Inside-Rehearsal-For-THE-ADDAMS-FAMILY-Concert-Starring-Ramin-Karimloo-and-Michelle-Visage-20240205 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photos-Inside-Rehearsal-For-THE-ADDAMS-FAMILY-Concert-Starring-Ramin-Karimloo-and-Michelle-Visage-20240205 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 07:45:32 EST Complete casting has been announced for the newly reimagined Broadway production of The Who’s TOMMY.  Find out who is starring in the show here! https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Full-Cast-Set-For-THE-WHOS-TOMMY-on-Broadway-20240205 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Full-Cast-Set-For-THE-WHOS-TOMMY-on-Broadway-20240205 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 09:00:20 EST The gender-swapped production of Company, which has previously run on Broadway and London's West End, and is now embark on a North American tour, will open in Sweden this year. Performances begin on August 29 at Sergels torg , Stora scenen, floor 2. https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Gender-Swapped-COMPANY-Will-Premiere-in-Sweden-This-Year-20240205 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Gender-Swapped-COMPANY-Will-Premiere-in-Sweden-This-Year-20240205 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:30:52 EST Harmony officially concluded its run on Broadway on February 4. Producer Ken Davenport shared a video of the show's final curtain call, which included a speech by Chip Zien. Check out the video here! https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Video-Chip-Zien-Gives-Speech-at-HARMONY-Closing-Night-Curtain-Call-20240205 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Video-Chip-Zien-Gives-Speech-at-HARMONY-Closing-Night-Curtain-Call-20240205 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:24:40 EST New York City Center Encores! season kicked off with Once Upon a Mattress, which officially closed on February 4, 2024. BroadwayWorld was there to celebrate the show's final performance. Check out photos of the cast taking their final bows and celebrating at the after party. https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photos-New-York-City-Center-Encores-ONCE-UPON-A-MATTRESS-Celebrates-Closing-Night-20240205 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photos-New-York-City-Center-Encores-ONCE-UPON-A-MATTRESS-Celebrates-Closing-Night-20240205 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 08:37:14 EST It’s been almost a week, but I’m still having trouble processing the loss of Chita Rivera. I expected to see her onstage again. What always struck me about Rivera, the ultimate gypsy (a term she clung to after others eschewed it in the name of political correctness), is, even in later years, she still seemed like a dancer first, a star second. https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/What-Did-Chita-Rivera-Think-Was-the-Best-Musical-Number-She-Performed-20240205 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/What-Did-Chita-Rivera-Think-Was-the-Best-Musical-Number-She-Performed-20240205 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 09:29:40 EST Watch Chip Zien perform Rabbi's final monologue from Harmony here! https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Video-Watch-Chip-Zien-Perform-Rabbis-Final-Monologue-from-HARMONY-A-NEW-MUSICAL-Closing-Today-20240204 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Video-Watch-Chip-Zien-Perform-Rabbis-Final-Monologue-from-HARMONY-A-NEW-MUSICAL-Closing-Today-20240204 Sun, 04 Feb 2024 11:32:58 EST The Franklin Performing Arts Company will continue their 2023-24 season with a reimagined immersive production of Tarzan the Broadway musical starring Broadway's original Tarzan Josh Strickland March 8-17 at THE BLACK X in Franklin, MA. https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Franklin-Performing-Arts-Company-To-Present-Re-imagined-TARZAN-Starring-Broadways-Original-Tarzan-Josh-Strickland-20240202 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Franklin-Performing-Arts-Company-To-Present-Re-imagined-TARZAN-Starring-Broadways-Original-Tarzan-Josh-Strickland-20240202 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 20:46:39 EST