NYC Mayor's Office Names King Kong Court Outside The Broadway Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2019
In celebration of the 86th anniversary of the iconic original film of King Kong, the New York City Mayor's Office will recognize the Broadway musical King Kong and its contribution to the culture of New York City by declaring the area outside of the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway at 53rd Street) King Kong Court with a ceremonial street renaming on Wednesday, March 6.
BEETLEJUICE Will Offer $33.33 Preview Tickets To First 100 Patrons in Black and White Tomorrow
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2019
Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures (Mark Kaufman) and Langley Park Productions (Kevin McCormick) announced that The Winter Garden Theater Box Office (1634 Broadway) will open for ticket sales for the new Broadway musical comedy BEETLEJUICE on Thursday, February 14, 2019, at 10am. The first 100 patrons to show up at the Winter Garden Theatre box office dressed in BEETLEJUICE black and white (BEETLEJUICE prefers stripes) can purchase 2 specially priced weekday orchestra preview tickets for $33.33 each (In honor of the 30th Anniversary of Tim Burton's film - say it 3 times!).
Producers Donna Gigliotti and Glenn Weiss Announce OSCARS Production Team
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 7, 2019
Producers Donna Gigliotti and Glenn Weiss today announced 11 key members of the production team for the 91st Oscars, which will air live on Sunday, Feb. 24, on ABC. It was previously announced that Weiss would be returning as director for his fourth consecutive year, while sharing producing duties with Gigliotti for the first time.
VIDEO: It's (Almost) Showtime! Watch New Promo for BEETLEJUICE on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 16, 2019
The new musical comedy Beetlejuice will open on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway) on April 25, 2019, but first the musical will have its world premiere at The National Theatre in Washington D.C., officially opening today, Sunday, November 4, 2018.
The Drama League Announces Complete Cast For DIRECTORFEST 2019
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2019
The Drama League (Executive Artistic Director Gabriel Stelian-Shanks) has announced casting for DirectorFest 2019: The 35th Annual Directors Festival, the only festival in the United States exploring the art of contemporary stage directing. DirectorFest takes place at various locations around NYC: New Ohio Theatre (154 Christopher Street), The Drama League Theater Center (32 Avenue of the Americas), LaGuardia Performing Arts Center (31-10 Thompson Avenue, Long Island City), and Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street). Festival programming, tickets and additional details are available at www.directorfest.org, or by calling (212) 244-9494.
The Stars Align: 19 Broadway People to Watch in 2019!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 1, 2019
2018 is over and we can't help but look ahead to the 2019 Broadway season, which is bound to be filled with countless star-making (and star-preserving) performances. Who should you keep your eye on as the spring season begins and awards season approaches?
Tickets for KING KONG Now On Sale Through September 1, 2019
by Julie Musbach - Dec 20, 2018
Tickets for King Kong are now on sale through September 1, 2019. The new Broadway musical is playing at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway) where it opened on Thursday, November 8 (previews began October 5, 2018).
John Cameron Mitchell & Adam Trent Coming To The National Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2018
Two very special events bring two dynamic performers to the National Theatre's historic stage in February 2019 - THE MAGIC OF ADAM TRENT on Saturday, February 2 and THE ORIGIN OF LOVE: THE SONGS AND STORIES OF HEDWIG with John Cameron Mitchell on Friday, February 8.
Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, Dec. 9
by Audition Roundup - Dec 9, 2018
Updated this week! Check out upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, December 9, 2018 for both productions in your area and around the country including what/when/where and how to audition!
Spring Into 2019 With This Year's Upcoming Broadway Shows!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 1, 2019
2018 is coming to a close, and that could only mean one thing...we're gearing up for the new shows coming in 2019! Between now and the Tony Awards, this spring will bring fan favorites like Be More Chill and Hadestown, a much-anticipated revival of Kiss Me, Kate, and many more. BroadwayWorld brings you a look at all of the shows you can get excited for. Mark your calendars now!
Casting Announced For SCHOOL OF ROCK D.C. Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2018
Casting has been announced for the Washington, D.C. premiere of Broadway legend Andrew Lloyd Webber's high-octane Broadway and West End hit School of Rock - The Musical, coming to the National Theatre for a limited engagement from January 16 - 27, 2019.
Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, Dec. 2
by Audition Roundup - Dec 2, 2018
Updated this week! Check out upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, December 2, 2018 for both productions in your area and around the country including what/when/where and how to audition!
Ogunquit Playhouse Announces Cast And Creative Of ELF
by Julie Musbach - Nov 16, 2018
The Music Hall and the Ogunquit Playhouse announce the cast and creative team of Elf The Musical, on stage November 28 - December 16 at The Music Hall in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Up on the Marquee: BEETLEJUICE at the National Theatre
by Walter McBride - Nov 4, 2018
The new musical comedy Beetlejuice will open on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway) on April 25, 2019, but first the musical will have its world premiere at The National Theatre in Washington D.C., officially opening today, Sunday, November 4, 2018. We've got your first look at the marquee for the show's pre-Broadway run! Check out the photos below!