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Photos: CABARET Cast Serves Double the Red Carpet Looks on Opening Weekend
by Bruce Glikas - April 24, 2024


Rebecca Frecknall's production of Cabaret celebrated not one, but two opening nights at the August Wilson Theatre and you can check out photos of all of the best fashions from both nights here.

Kathleen Turner Will Announce Nominations For the 68th Drama Desk Awards Next Week
by Stephi Wild - April 24, 2024


Stage and screen's Kathleen Turner will announce the nominations for the 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards next week. The announcement will be made live on NBC’S New York Live on Monday, April 29.

Andrew Lloyd Webber Appointed Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter by King Charles
by Stephi Wild - April 24, 2024


Andrew Lloyd Webber has been appointed Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter by King Charles.

OH, MARY! Will Transfer to Broadway This Summer
by Stephi Wild - April 24, 2024


Following its sold out, twice extended world premiere run at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, the comedy Oh, Mary! will transfer to Broadway this summer!

THE GREAT GATSBY Will Release Original Broadway Cast Recording This Summer
by Stephi Wild - April 24, 2024


The new Broadway musical The Great Gatsby will release its Original Broadway Cast Recording this summer! Learn more about how to preorder the album here!

Up on the Marquee: ILLINOISE
by Jennifer Broski - April 24, 2024


Illinoise moves to Broadway direct from two critically acclaimed sold-out productions at the Park Avenue Armory and Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Check out photos of the new Broadway marquee!

Photos: PATRIOTS Company Celebrates Opening Night
by Jennifer Broski - April 24, 2024


Michael Stuhlbarg is back on Broadway in Patriots, the timely new play by Peter Morgan, and directed by two-time Olivier Award winner Rupert Goold. The production officially opened earlier this week at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre and BroadwayWorld was there for the celebration. Check out photos of the cast and creative team on the red carpet here!

Exclusive: Get A First Look at Signature Theatre's HAIR
by Alan Henry - April 24, 2024


Get a first look at the cast of Signature Theatre's production of the rock musical HAIR in action in this all-new video. Hair has music by Galt MacDermot and book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado.

Video: Inside Rehearsal For SUNSET BOULEVARD in Australia, Starring Sarah Brightman
by Stephi Wild - April 24, 2024


An all new rehearsal video has been released for Opera Australia and GWB Entertainment's production of Sunset Boulevard, starring Sarah Brightman! Check out the video here!

Photos: Former Cast Member Elle Fanning Visits APPROPRIATE Cast
by Bruce Glikas - April 24, 2024


Former cast member Elle Fanning recently stopped by Appropriate to visit with the cast! Fanning left the show last month, and the role of River was taken over by Ella Beatty. Check out photos of Elle Fanning backstage with the cast of Appropriate here!

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of MARY JANE
by Bruce Glikas - April 24, 2024


Mary Jane, led by Rachel McAdams, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, officially opened on Broadway last night, April 23. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the opening night red carpet here!

Photos: MARY JANE Celebrates Opening Night at After Party
by Bruce Glikas - April 24, 2024


Mary Jane, led by Rachel McAdams, opened on Broadway last night, April 23. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the opening night after party here!

Photos: Rachel McAdams and the Cast of MARY JANE Celebrate Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - April 24, 2024


Mary Jane, led by Rachel McAdams, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, officially opened on Broadway last night, April 23. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the cast on opening night here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 24, 2024
by A.A. Cristi - April 24, 2024


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

Meet the Cast of ILLINOISE, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - April 24, 2024


Previews begin tonight, April 24, for Illinoise, the theatrical adaptation of Grammy- and Oscar-nominated Sufjan Stevens’ concept album Illinois. Performances will continue through August 10 at the St. James Theatre. Meet the cast of Illinoise here!

Review Roundup: Rachel McAdams Stars In MARY JANE Opening Tonight on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - April 23, 2024


Film star Rachel McAdams comes to Broadway in Manhattan Theatre Club’s Broadway premiere of Mary Jane, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog. Read the reviews!

MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO Headed for 2025 West End Bow; Is Broadway Next?
by A.A. Cristi - April 23, 2024


The multi-award-winning stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro which recently wrapped up a successful return engagement the at Barbican Theatre, will transfer to London's West End in early 2025.

& JULIET to Present Encore Sing-Along Performance in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2024


The Broadway musical & JULIET, featuring music from legendary five-time Grammy Award-winning songwriter/producer Max Martin, will present a new Sing-Along performance. Learn how to take part!

Photos: See Jessica Lange, Jim Parsons & Celia Keenan-Bolger in MOTHER PLAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2024


Get a first look at photos of Jessica Lange, Jim Parsons and Celia Keenan-Bolger in Mother Play. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

What Do the Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations Mean for the 2024 Tony Awards?
by Team BWW - April 23, 2024


Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers covering New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers, national publications and other media beyond Broadway, today announced the nominees for the 2023-24 season. What does today's news mean for the rest of awards season? Does love from the Outer Critics Circle usually mean that a Tony nomination will follow?

MARY JANE Starring Rachel McAdams Opens Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2024


Manhattan Theatre Club’s Broadway premiere of Mary Jane opens tonight. See who is starring and learn more about the production!

Lindsay Mendez Ties the Knot to J. Alex Brinson in Central Park Wedding
by Lauren Hilton - April 23, 2024


Lindsay Mendez & J. Alex Brinson tied the knot in an intimate Central Park wedding, with Mendez' Merrily We Roll Along co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Jonathan Groff by their side to celebrate the momentous occasion.

Exclusive: 'Miles Away from Boston' from RIDE at The Old Globe
by Joshua Wright - April 23, 2024


Get a first look at 'Miles Away from Boston' from the American premiere of Ride at The Old Globe. The track is sung by Alex Finke and Livvy Marcus and mixed by Justin Goldner.

Interview: Jocelyn Bioh on JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2024


BroadwayWorld spoke with playwright Jocelyn Bioh about her inspiration for Jaja's African Hair Braiding, why the success of the play was so meaningful, her organization Black Women on Broadway, and much more. Read the interview here!

See the Nominations for 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2024


Read the full list of 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations! Leading the nominations are Stereophonic and Dead Outlaw.


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