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BACK TO THE FUTURE Launches Digital Lottery and Rush Policies
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2023


BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical begins previews on Broadway tomorrow, Friday, June 30th, 2023, at Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway). The production has announced its digital lottery and rush ticket policies. Learn more about how to get discounted tickets to Back to the Future!

Stephen Schwartz, Pasek and Paul & More to Join MUSICAL THEATRE FEST at The Wallis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2023


The ASCAP Foundation and the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts will present The ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre Fest. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets!

Wake Up With BWW 6/27: Casey Cott Joins MOULIN ROUGE!, Jimmy Awards Winners, and More!
by - Jun 27, 2023


Top stories: Casey Cott is the next Christian in Moulin Rouge! the Musical,, plus find out who won at the Jimmy Awards, and more!

Lynn Nottage and John Legend Are Developing IMITATION OF LIFE Musical, Directed by Liesl Tommy
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 26, 2023


Universal Theatrical Group (UTG), Universal Pictures’ live theater division, announced development of the musical IMITATION OF LIFE, based on the novel by Fannie Hurst and the Universal Pictures films, with book by Lynn Nottage, music and lyrics by John Legend, and directed by Liesl Tommy.

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Releases New Block of Tickets Through Early June 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2023


A new block of tickets are on sale now for A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical. Learn how to purchase tickets!

BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL Extends Performances in the West End
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2023


BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical's performances at the Adelphi Theatre in London's West End will extend to 11 February 2024. Learn more about how to get tickets here!

Review: AN AMERICAN TAIL THE MUSICAL at Children's Theatre Company
by Jared Fessler - May 1, 2023


What did our critic think of AN AMERICAN TALE THE MUSICAL at Children's Theatre Company?

INTO THE WOODS, SWEENEY TODD, A DOLL'S HOUSE & More Lead in Nominations for 2023 Drama League Awards
by Team BWW - Apr 25, 2023


The Drama League has announced the 2023 Drama League Awards Nominees. See the full list!

Photos/Video: First Look at Sean Hayes and More in GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR Ahead of Tonight's Opening Night
by Show Highlights - Apr 24, 2023


The new American play, Good Night, Oscar starring Sean Hayes opens on Broadway tonight, April 24, at the Belasco Theatre. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winner Doug Wright and directed by Lisa Peterson, Good Night, Oscar’s 20-week limited engagement will end on August 27. Check out all new photos and video footage of the production here!

Wake Up With BWW 4/12: FAT HAM Opens, Tony Awards Eligibility, Plus a Message From Benj Pasek!
by - Apr 12, 2023


Top stories: Fat Ham opens tonight, The Tony Awards Administration determine further eligibility, plus watch a video message from Benj Pasek in honor of BroadwayWorld's 20th anniversary!

Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Nicole Scherzinger, and More Will Lead a Private Reading Of DEATH BECOMES HER
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2023


Universal Theatrical Group will host a private reading for the new musical comedy DEATH BECOMES HER in New York City this week. Based on the 1992 Universal Pictures film written by Martin Donovan and David Koepp.

Rush and Digital Lottery Policies Set For GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2023


Broadway's Good Night, Oscar starring Sean Hayes has announced the Rush and Digital Lottery policies for the show which is now in previews at The Belasco Theatre.

GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR Starring Sean Hayes Begins Previews On Broadway Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2023


Broadway previews begin tomorrow, Friday, April 7 for Good Night, Oscar starring Sean Hayes. See how to purchase tickets!

Stephen Schwartz Helmed ASCAP Musical Theatre Workshop Now Accepting Submissions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2023


Aspiring musical theatre composers have the chance of a lifetime to workshop their new musical with iconic composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz at the upcoming 2023 ASCAP Foundation/Universal Theatrical Group Musical Theatre Workshop.

Video: Neil Diamond Talks Life with Parkinson's and A BEAUTIFUL NOISE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 2, 2023


Watch Neil Diamond discuss his journey with Parkinson's disease and A BEAUTIFUL NOISE on Broadway on CBS Sunday Morning.

Interview: Katie Spelman of AN AMERICAN TAIL at Children's Theatre Company
by Jared Fessler - Mar 29, 2023


An army of cats forces young Fievel Mousekewitz and his family to escape from Russia by boat. When a storm at sea separates them, Fievel arrives alone in the vast city of New York. In this riveting new musical based on the beloved animated film, the steadfastly optimistic Fievel makes his way as a new immigrant, encountering friends and foes (including a few scene-stealing cockroaches!). Despite everything stacked against him, Fievel clings to his dreams of a better life and reuniting with his family. Are they Somewhere Out There?

Liana Hunt, Jelani Remy, Nathaniel Hackmann & More Complete the Cast of BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2023


The full Broadway cast of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical has been revealed! See who is starring, performance dates, and how to purchase tickets!

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Will Embark on Tour in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2023


A multi-year North American Tour of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical will conduct technical rehearsals and launch at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) in Providence, RI in the Fall of 2024.

Full Cast Announced For GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR as Rehearsals Begin
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2023


Broadway rehearsals began for the upcoming new Broadway play, Good Night, Oscar starring Sean Hayes. Full casting has also been revealed for the production. Learn more about the show and its cast here!

Breaking: Casey Likes Joins Roger Bart in BACK TO THE FUTURE on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 1, 2023


Casey Likes will star as “Marty McFly” in the Broadway production of the 2022 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical, BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical.

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