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Sidney Paterra

Sidney is a Contributing Editor at BroadwayWorld and has been a superfan of theatre and all things Broadway for her entire life. She joined the BroadwayWolrd team as an Assistant Editor in 2021. Originally from North Carolina, she currently calls New York City home. When she is not covering the theater beat, you're likely to find her in the yoga studio or hanging with her dog, Hank, in Central Park.




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First Show:

Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella

Favorite Show:

Les Miserables will always be my favorite musical of all time, but I'm also a huge fan of Anastasia and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

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2 Broadway Shows Close Today
2 Broadway Shows Close Today
July 21, 2024

On July 21, 2024, Broadway says goodbye to two productions. Home takes its final bow at the Todd Haimes Theatre following 19 previews and 48 regular performances; and The Who's Tommy will conclude its run at the Nederlander Theatre following 20 previews and 132 regular performances.

Is This the Year of ROMEO AND JULIET?
Is This the Year of ROMEO AND JULIET?
July 20, 2024

2024 is clearly the season of Shakespeare, as productions of one of his greatest tragedies, Romeo and Juliet, are abundant. Can't keep track of all of the Capulet and Montague? Let us help!

Broadway Jukebox: Iconically Idina Menzel
Broadway Jukebox: Iconically Idina Menzel
July 27, 2024

Can't wait for Idina Menzel's return to Broadway? Sing along to this playlist featuring just 50 of her greatest hits. Enjoy songs from musicals like: Wicked, The Wild Party, If/Then, Frozen, Rent, See What I Wanna See, and more!

OH, MARY! on Broadway- A Complete Guide
OH, MARY! on Broadway- A Complete Guide
July 12, 2024

Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about Oh, Mary! on Broadway.

Take a Tour of Oscar Hammerstein II's Home in Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Take a Tour of Oscar Hammerstein II's Home in Doylestown, Pennsylvania
July 10, 2024

Looking for a summer excursion to help escape New York City for a weekend? Take in a beautiful mornin' at Doylestown's Oscar Hammerstein Museum, where you can schedule a tour of the lyricist's home at Highland Farm.

Theatre and Literature: Musical Adaptations of Classic Novels
Theatre and Literature: Musical Adaptations of Classic Novels
July 14, 2024

Which classic books have been made for the stage? Check out the full list here!

50 Iconic Shakespeare Quotes About Love
50 Iconic Shakespeare Quotes About Love
July 13, 2024

Has there ever lived a more romantic writer than William Shakespeare? When it came to words of love, no one did it better than the Bard. Looking for an iconic line to add to your wedding vows, anniversary card, or love letter? Look no further than these 50 iconic Shakespeare quotes about love.

Broadway Jukebox: Just Jeremy Jordan
Broadway Jukebox: Just Jeremy Jordan
July 13, 2024

Can't get enough Jeremy Jordan? We get it. Sing along to this playlist featuring just 50 of his greatest hits.

Broadway Jukebox: A Broadway 4th of July
Broadway Jukebox: A Broadway 4th of July
July 4, 2024

Happy Fourth of July!  Kick off the holiday weekend with 55 of our favorite patriotic showtunes and get ready to party like it's 1776.

Broadway Jukebox: Best Songs About Friendship
Broadway Jukebox: Best Songs About Friendship
July 6, 2024

This weekend marks the final performance of the Tony-winning revival of Merrily We Roll Along. What do you say, old friend? Need a playlist to mark the occasion and celebrate good times with your Broadway bestie?

Everything You Need to Know About CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
Everything You Need to Know About CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
June 29, 2024

Cats: The Jellicle Ball has arrived at PAC NYC and audiences and critics can't get enough of this exciting new adaptation. What makes this Cats different from the iconic original? Let's break it down...

Unpacking the 6 Aristotelean Elements of Drama
Unpacking the 6 Aristotelean Elements of Drama
June 29, 2024

If you find yourself trying to break down the key elements of a perfect play, you need look no further than the Greeks! Aristotle's analysis of drama in his work Poetics identifies six key elements that create a comprehensive framework for understanding and evaluating dramatic literature and performance. BroadwayWorld has assembled a guide to all things Aristotelean.

Top Off-Broadway Shows for July 2024
Top Off-Broadway Shows for July 2024
July 1, 2024

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre in the month of July.

Broadway Jukebox: All Instrumentals
Broadway Jukebox: All Instrumentals
June 29, 2024

Enjoy songs from musicals like: Carousel, The Sound of Music, Company, West Side Story, An American in Paris, Ragtime, On the Town, Hadestown, Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Lion King, and more.

3 Broadway Shows Close Today
3 Broadway Shows Close Today
June 30, 2024

Broadway says goodbye to two limited-run productions and one open-run production. A Beautiful Noise takes its final bow at the Broadhurst Theatre following 35 previews and 657 regular performances; Appropriate will conclude its run at the Belasco Theatre following 23 previews and 194 regular performances; and Mary Jane closes at the Samuel J. FriedmanTheatre following 19 previews and 80 regular performances.

Summer 2024 NYC Theatre Guide: Broadway, Off-Broadway & Outdoors
Summer 2024 NYC Theatre Guide: Broadway, Off-Broadway & Outdoors
June 21, 2024

There's nothing like summer in the city! Summer 2024 in New York City will bring with it a handful on new Broadway, off-Broadway, and outdoor productions to take in this June July and August. Let BroadwayWorld be your guide!

Video: Watch All 14 Jimmy Awards Opening Numbers
Video: Watch All 14 Jimmy Awards Opening Numbers
June 24, 2024

It took years for the Jimmy Awards to grow as big as they are now. Below, check out videos of all 14 opening numbers from ceremonies past, starting with 2009, which featured just 32 students!

Broadway Jukebox: Broadway's Best Quartets
Broadway Jukebox: Broadway's Best Quartets
June 22, 2024

Enjoy songs from musicals like: Songs for a New World, Hairspray, Newsies, Falsettos, Anastasia, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Next to Normal, On the Town, Sweeney Todd, The Secret Garden and more.

3 Broadway Shows Close Today
3 Broadway Shows Close Today
June 23, 2024

Today, June 23, 2024, Broadway says goodbye to two limited-run productions and one open-run production. An Enemy of the People takes its final bow at the Circle in the Square Theatre following 23 previews and 112 regular performances; Patriots will conclude its run at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre following 21 previews and 72 regular performances; and The Heart of Rock and Roll concludes at the James Earl Jones Theatre following 24 previews and 72 regular performances.

Recap THE GREAT GATSBY's Trendiest Moments
Recap THE GREAT GATSBY's Trendiest Moments
June 17, 2024

The Great Gatsby, which just earned a Tony Award last night (Best Costume Design of a Musical for Linda Cho), is roaring on... and there isn't a cast on Broadway with more trend-worthy social media moments. Have you caught them all, old sport? Check out eight of our favorites here!



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