Interview: Patrick Wetzel & His History With THE PROM
by Gil Kaan - Aug 5, 2022
The national touring company of The Prom lands at the Ahmanson August 10, 2022 (with a preview August 9th). The story of a group of Broadway divas meshing with a small-town high school results in hijinks and lots of fantastic dancing. Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw reprises his Broadway directing and choreographic duties on this tour. Got a chance to throw some questions out to Patrick Wetzel, who plays one of the Broadway superstars Barry Glickman.
Theatre in the Park Presents SCHOOL OF ROCK, July 1- July 9
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2022
Dewey Finn gets kicked out of his band as well as fired from his record store job, so what does he do? Becomes a substitute teacher in an uptight private school and creates a rock band with his students! That’s the story in the hit movie “School of Rock” starring Jack Black - and now the musical version will shake the stage at Theatre in the Park opening Friday, July 1.
Who Will Win at the 2022 Tony Awards?
by Team BWW - Jun 11, 2022
Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will win a Tony Award? BroadwayWorld has rounded up the winners of the Tony Awards, the Drama Desk Awards, the Drama League Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the last fifty years to compare winners year by year.
VIDEO: The Best of Ariana DeBose- Host of the 2022 Tony Awards!
by Team BWW - May 4, 2022
As BroadwayWorld reported this morning, Broadway has found a Tonys host in Ariana DeBose! The Academy Award winner and Tony Award nominee will host the 75th Annual Tony Awards from the legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday, June 12, 2022.
Ariana DeBose Will Host the 2022 Tony Awards
by Team BWW - May 4, 2022
The Tony Awards announced today that Academy Award winner and Tony Award nominee, Ariana DeBose (West Side Story, Summer: The Donna Summer Musical) will host the 75th Annual Tony Awards from the legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday, June 12, 2022 (8:00 – 11:00 PM, LIVE ET/5:00 – 8:00 PM, LIVE PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming live and on demand on Paramount+.
LA-Based Duo The Monroes Release Single, 'Better Half of Me'
by Marissa Tomeo - May 1, 2022
Today, (Friday, April 29th) Newly formed LA-based duo The Monroes, comprised of Molly Kate Kestner and Brock Monroe, released the single and accompanying music video for “Better Half of Me” out now on all streaming platforms. Kestner is best known for her viral hit “His Daughter,” which gained her worldwide attention in 2014.
James Corden Announces Departure From THE LATE LATE SHOW
by Michael Major - Apr 29, 2022
Last night, during his opening monologue, James Corden took a moment to share that he has signed a contract to host 'THE LATE LATE SHOW' for one more year, but that it will be his last as the show's host. Watch Corden announce his departure during his opening monologue in a new video now!
The Grand Theatre to Present the World Premiere of GROW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2022
Is the grass always greener on the other side? From April 19 to 30, this age-old question will be theatrically explored as London’s Grand Theatre presents the World Premiere of the Canadian musical comedy GROW.
Jelani Remy to Star as The Master of Ceremonies in CABARET at Goodspeed Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2022
Goodspeed Musicals will kick off its first full season of musicals since 2019 with the spring production of Kander and Ebb’s dazzling and daring classic, Cabaret. The Kit Kat Klub comes alive for the first time on the Goodspeed stage from May 13 – July 3 at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn.
BWW Review: THE PROM at The Overture Center
by Scott Rawson - Mar 23, 2022
The Prom is a hilarious romp about a very weighty and far-reaching issue. The issue of course is that actors are perceived as narcissistic and shallow. Well, that and a high school in Indian is canceling the prom so that out of the closet lesbian Emma (Kaden Keaney) won't attend.
THE PROM Comes To Overture This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2022
Put on your prom dresses and tuxedos and get ready for a memorable night out… The National Tour of the 2019 Drama Desk Award winner for Outstanding Musical THE PROM will play at Overture Center from Tuesday, March 22 through Sunday, March 27.