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 Broadway stars Skylar Astin, Norm Lewis and Brian Stokes Mitchell will complete the glittering cast of Broadway luminaries for Everybody Rise! A Sondheim Celebration on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at the Hollywood Bowl. They are joined by previously announced three-time Tony Award-winner Patti LuPone, Sierra Boggess and Sutton Foster for this unforgettable concert program curated by Robert Longbottom and Kevin Stites and conducted by Stites. https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Skylar-Astin-Norm-Lewis-And-Brian-Stokes-Mitchell-Join-Sondheim-Celebration-At-Hollywood-Bowl-20230525 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Skylar-Astin-Norm-Lewis-And-Brian-Stokes-Mitchell-Join-Sondheim-Celebration-At-Hollywood-Bowl-20230525 Thu, 25 May 2023 20:17:37 EST Drama Book Shop will host a signing event for the published script of KIMBERLY AKIMBO on Tuesday, May 30 at 7:30pm. Tony Award nominees Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire will kick off the event with a Q&A moderated by a Drama Book staff member and will sign scripts for event attendees. https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/KIMBERLY-AKIMBO-Writing-Team-Jeanine-Tesori-and-David-Lindsay-Abaire-To-Hold-Script-Signing-Event-At-The-Drama-Book-Shop-20230525 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/KIMBERLY-AKIMBO-Writing-Team-Jeanine-Tesori-and-David-Lindsay-Abaire-To-Hold-Script-Signing-Event-At-The-Drama-Book-Shop-20230525 Thu, 25 May 2023 19:30:29 EST Immersive Everywhere's critically acclaimed immersive production of The Great Gatsby will now begin performances on June 6, ahead of an official opening night on June 25, 2023. Adapted and directed by Alexander Wright, the UK's longest-running immersive production will make its American and New York debut at The Gatsby Mansion at the Park Central Hotel New York (870 Seventh Avenue), a Highgate managed hotel.   https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Immersive-THE-GREAT-GATSBY-Announces-New-Preview-And-Opening-Night-Dates-20230525 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Immersive-THE-GREAT-GATSBY-Announces-New-Preview-And-Opening-Night-Dates-20230525 Thu, 25 May 2023 19:17:24 EST Roundabout Theatre Company celebrates the opening of Primary Trust by Eboni Booth, directed by Knud Adams tonight! https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/PRIMARY-TRUST-By-Eboni-Booth-Opens-Tonight-May-25-20230525 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/PRIMARY-TRUST-By-Eboni-Booth-Opens-Tonight-May-25-20230525 Thu, 25 May 2023 18:57:08 EST The epic pop-culture musical smash sensation that revolutionized the theater, The Who’s Tommy, is reimagined anew at Goodman Theatre this summer. The cast and crew of the production went began rehearsals this week! Go behind the scenes and meet the cast with new photos and video! https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/PhotosVideo-The-Company-of-THE-WHOS-TOMMY-Kicks-Off-Rehearsals-At-Goodman-Theatre-20230525 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/PhotosVideo-The-Company-of-THE-WHOS-TOMMY-Kicks-Off-Rehearsals-At-Goodman-Theatre-20230525 Thu, 25 May 2023 18:10:53 EST Pasadena Playhouse has announed its five mainstage productions for the 2023/2024 season, plus a new holiday tradition! https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/JELLYS-LAST-JAM-And-More-Annouced-For-Pasadena-Playhouse-2023-24-20230525 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/JELLYS-LAST-JAM-And-More-Annouced-For-Pasadena-Playhouse-2023-24-20230525 Thu, 25 May 2023 16:05:37 EST Recorded on Sunday, May 21st The Boston Pops performed a symphonic version of Ragtime, prepared by the original creators Terrence McNally, Lynn Ahrens, and Stephen Flaherty, especially for the Pops. https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Listen-Elizabeth-Stanley-Nikki-Rene-Daniels-and-Lead-RAGTIME-Symphonic-Recording-from-Boston-Pops-20230525 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Listen-Elizabeth-Stanley-Nikki-Rene-Daniels-and-Lead-RAGTIME-Symphonic-Recording-from-Boston-Pops-20230525 Thu, 25 May 2023 13:45:26 EST Watch Santino Fontana sing 'As Fast As I Can' from The Violet Hour! https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Video-Santino-Fontana-Sings-As-Fast-As-I-Can-From-THE-VIOLET-HOUR-20230525 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Video-Santino-Fontana-Sings-As-Fast-As-I-Can-From-THE-VIOLET-HOUR-20230525 Thu, 25 May 2023 13:22:06 EST Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts' production of Dial “M” for Murder will star Mamie Gummer, Rosa Gilmore, Erich Bergen, Max Gordon Moore and Reg Rogers. Learn how to purchase tickets! https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Erich-Bergen-Mamie-Gummer-More-to-Star-in-DIAL-M-FOR-MURDER-Directed-by-Walter-Bobbie-20230525 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Erich-Bergen-Mamie-Gummer-More-to-Star-in-DIAL-M-FOR-MURDER-Directed-by-Walter-Bobbie-20230525 Thu, 25 May 2023 13:00:55 EST From classic showstoppers to modern interpretations, take a look at our favorite tap numbers that shuffled off to Broadway! https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Celebrate-National-Tap-Dance-Day-With-Our-Favorite-Broadway-Tap-Numbers-20230525 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Celebrate-National-Tap-Dance-Day-With-Our-Favorite-Broadway-Tap-Numbers-20230525 Thu, 25 May 2023 13:28:42 EST Kandi Burruss, the Tony Award® and Emmy Award®-nominated, and Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, actress, entrepreneur, alongside Todd Tucker, will join the producing team for an all-new production of The Wiz.  https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Kandi-Burruss-Todd-Tucker-Join-THE-WIZ-Producing-Team-20230525 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Kandi-Burruss-Todd-Tucker-Join-THE-WIZ-Producing-Team-20230525 Thu, 25 May 2023 11:38:49 EST His Story: The Musical, the world-premiere musical is now playing at the new state-of-the-art Broadway Tent at Grandscape in Texas.  Check out an all new behind the scenes video here! https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Video-First-Look-at-the-World-Premiere-of-HIS-STORY-THE-MUSICAL-20230525 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Video-First-Look-at-the-World-Premiere-of-HIS-STORY-THE-MUSICAL-20230525 Thu, 25 May 2023 10:45:57 EST Back to the Future: The Musical begins Broadway performances Friday, June 30, 2023 and officially opens Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre. In this video, watch as Casey Likes, Roger Bart, and the rest of the cast get ready for Broadway! https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Video-BACK-TO-THE-FUTURE-Company-Is-Getting-Ready-for-Broadway-20230525 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Video-BACK-TO-THE-FUTURE-Company-Is-Getting-Ready-for-Broadway-20230525 Thu, 25 May 2023 11:17:15 EST John Kander received the Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards this week. Watch a video of his acceptance speech here! https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Video-John-Kander-Accepts-the-Lifetime-Achievement-Award-at-the-Chita-Rivera-Awards-20230525 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Video-John-Kander-Accepts-the-Lifetime-Achievement-Award-at-the-Chita-Rivera-Awards-20230525 Thu, 25 May 2023 10:19:01 EST A new block of tickets is now on sale for the nine-time Tony Award nominated new musical, NEW YORK, NEW YORK. Tickets are now available for performances through Sunday, January 14, 2024. https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/New-Block-of-Tickets-On-Sale-For-NEW-YORK-NEW-YORK-20230525 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/New-Block-of-Tickets-On-Sale-For-NEW-YORK-NEW-YORK-20230525 Thu, 25 May 2023 10:11:46 EST Manhattan Theatre Club will present the world premiere of Brooklyn Laundry, written and directed by Pulitzer Prize winner John Patrick Shanley. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here! https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/World-Premiere-Of-John-Patrick-Shanleys-BROOKLYN-LAUNDRY-Comes-to-Manhattan-Theatre-Club-Next-Year-20230525 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/World-Premiere-Of-John-Patrick-Shanleys-BROOKLYN-LAUNDRY-Comes-to-Manhattan-Theatre-Club-Next-Year-20230525 Thu, 25 May 2023 10:05:16 EST In this video, watch as Broadway's best dancers walk the red carpet at the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards! https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Video-Broadways-Best-Dancers-Gather-on-the-Red-Carpet-at-the-2023-Chita-Rivera-Awards-20230525 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Video-Broadways-Best-Dancers-Gather-on-the-Red-Carpet-at-the-2023-Chita-Rivera-Awards-20230525 Thu, 25 May 2023 10:16:16 EST In this video, watch as Tony nominee J. Harrison Ghee chats more about bringing this iconic story to Broadway, why this role was so important to them, and so much more. https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Video-J-Harrison-Ghee-Is-Heating-Up-This-Tonys-Season-20230525 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Video-J-Harrison-Ghee-Is-Heating-Up-This-Tonys-Season-20230525 Thu, 25 May 2023 13:08:23 EST & Juliet and Phenomenal Media are partnering to benefit The Phenomenal Theatre Fund, an initiative to champion the next generation of visionary storytellers at the most critical stages of their artistic journey. https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/-JULIET-Partners-With-Meena-Harris-Phenomenal-Media-With-Exclusive-Confident-Sweatshirt-20230525 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/-JULIET-Partners-With-Meena-Harris-Phenomenal-Media-With-Exclusive-Confident-Sweatshirt-20230525 Thu, 25 May 2023 09:31:43 EST This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 5/25/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry. https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/This-Weeks-New-Classifieds-on-BWW-5252023-20230525 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/This-Weeks-New-Classifieds-on-BWW-5252023-20230525 Thu, 25 May 2023 14:41:04 EST Mischief has announced the release of a brand new series of their podcast MISCHIEF MAKERS hosted by original Mischief member Charlie Russell who will help us discover everything (well almost) about Peter Pan Goes Wrong. https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Mischief-Launch-A-New-Series-Of-Their-Podcast-MISCHIEF-MAKERS-With-New-Host-Charlie-Russell-20230525 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Mischief-Launch-A-New-Series-Of-Their-Podcast-MISCHIEF-MAKERS-With-New-Host-Charlie-Russell-20230525 Thu, 25 May 2023 07:03:46 EST Adrienne Warren, who played the role of Tina Turner in the Broadway production of Tina - The Tina Turner Musical, took to Instagram to pay tribute to the iconic star after learning of her passing yesterday. https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Video-TINA-Musical-Star-Adrienne-Warren-Pays-Tribute-to-Tina-Turner-20230525 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Video-TINA-Musical-Star-Adrienne-Warren-Pays-Tribute-to-Tina-Turner-20230525 Thu, 25 May 2023 05:54:16 EST This afternoon at the iconic theatre district’s Sardi’s, the Tony nominated songwriting team of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman were honored with original portraits as they join the legendary walls full of their esteemed peers. Before revealing their new caricatures, Shaiman brought Darlene Love and Annie Golden to the piano with him. He paused the ceremony to acknowledge the passing of the Queen of Rock and Roll, Tina Turner. Taking a moment to honor all she has contributed to music, he began to play “River Deep, Mountain High” with Darlene and Annie on vocals. Soon the whole room joined in the sing-along to honor her memory. See the video! https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Video-The-Company-of-SOME-LIKE-IT-HOT-and-Darlene-Love-Pay-Tribute-To-Tina-Turner-At-Sardis-20230524 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Video-The-Company-of-SOME-LIKE-IT-HOT-and-Darlene-Love-Pay-Tribute-To-Tina-Turner-At-Sardis-20230524 Wed, 24 May 2023 23:55:18 EST Top stories: We're taking you inside the Drama Critics Circle Awards, Adam Pascal will direct a production of RENT on Long Island, and more! https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Wake-Up-With-BWW-525-Inside-the-Drama-Critics-Circle-Awards-Adam-Pascal-to-Direct-RENT-and-More-20230525 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Wake-Up-With-BWW-525-Inside-the-Drama-Critics-Circle-Awards-Adam-Pascal-to-Direct-RENT-and-More-20230525 Thu, 25 May 2023 05:04:25 EST Check out photos of Rachel Zegler visiting Hadestown on Broadway! https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photos-Rachel-Zegler-Visits-HADESTOWN-on-Broadway-20230524 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photos-Rachel-Zegler-Visits-HADESTOWN-on-Broadway-20230524 Wed, 24 May 2023 17:17:42 EST