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Meet the Cast of CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway Photo Meet the Cast of CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - April 01, 2024

The Kit Kat Club is now open! Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, starring Academy Award and Tony Award winner Eddie Redmayne and introducing Gayle Rankin, begins previews tonight, April 1, at the August Wilson Theatre. Meet the cast of Cabaret here!...


Broadway Legend Chita Rivera Passes Away at 91 Photo Broadway Legend Chita Rivera Passes Away at 91
by Nicole Rosky - January 30, 2024

BroadwayWorld is deeply saddened to report the passing of Broadway icon Chita Rivera, who, as shared by her beloved daughter Lisa Mordente, died peacefully on January 30, 2024 in New York after a brief illness. ...


Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 21, 2024 Photo Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 21, 2024
by - March 21, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 21, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours....


THE COLOR PURPLE, Colman Domingo, and More Take Home NAACP Image Awards - Full List o Photo THE COLOR PURPLE, Colman Domingo, and More Take Home NAACP Image Awards - Full List of Winners!
by Blair Ingenthron - March 17, 2024

The 55th Annual NAACP Image Awards were announced during a ceremony on Saturday, March 16th. See the full list of winners here!...


The Chita Rivera Awards Set 2024 Date Photo The Chita Rivera Awards Set 2024 Date
by Stephi Wild - January 23, 2024

The 2024 Chita Rivera Awards will take place on Monday, May 20 at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more about the awards ceremony here!...


Diego Luna and Tonatiuh Join Jennifer Lopez in KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Photo Diego Luna and Tonatiuh Join Jennifer Lopez in KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN
by Josh Sharpe - April 09, 2024

Diego Luna and Tonatiuh have joined the upcoming film based on the Broadway musical. In Kiss of the Spider Woman, Diego Luna and Tonatiuh will play Valentin Arrequi and Luis Molina, respectively. Led by Jennifer Lopez, Kiss of the Spider Woman tells the story of these two men as they attempt a menta...


Broadway Streaming Guide: February 2024 - Where to Watch DICKS THE MUSICAL & More Photo Broadway Streaming Guide: February 2024 - Where to Watch DICKS THE MUSICAL & More
by Michael Major - February 01, 2024

This February, Broadway fans will be treated to new albums, movies, and television shows to binge. Check out what's coming to streaming this month, including Dicks the Musical coming to streaming, star-studded new series, a Jennifer Lopez movie musical, Feud: Capote vs. the Swans, Abbott Elementary,...


THE COLOR PURPLE Tops NAACP Image Award Nominations - Full List of Nominees! Photo THE COLOR PURPLE Tops NAACP Image Award Nominations - Full List of Nominees!
by Michael Major - January 25, 2024

The NAACP Image Award Nominations have been announced, with The Color Purple leading with a total of 16 nominations, with nods for Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Halle Bailey, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, and more. Check out the full list of nominations ...


Photo: Rita Moreno Honors Chita Rivera on The Oscars Red Carpet Photo Photo: Rita Moreno Honors Chita Rivera on The Oscars Red Carpet
by Michael Major - March 10, 2024

Rita Moreno is paying tribute to the late Chita Rivera on the Oscars red carpet. The Oscar winner honored her West Side Story counterpoint on the Academy Awards red carpet with black hair. Rivera originated the role of Anita in West Side Story on Broadway in 1957. Moreno later took on the role for a...


Photos: THE NOTEBOOK's Dorian Harewood Receives Portrait at Sardi's Photo Photos: THE NOTEBOOK's Dorian Harewood Receives Portrait at Sardi's
by Jonah Hale - March 24, 2024

Dorian Harewood, “Older Noah” in the new Broadway musical The Notebook, based on the bestselling novel that inspired the iconic film, received a Sardi’s portrait on Friday, March 22nd. Check out photos from the event here!...


Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Emma Stone & More Win Oscars - Full List of Winners! Photo Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Emma Stone & More Win Oscars - Full List of Winners!
by Michael Major - March 10, 2024

The 96th Oscars are currently underway at the Dolby Theatre. Notable nominees include Danielle Brooks, Bradley Cooper, Maestro, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Colman Domingo, Carey Mulligan, Emily Blunt, Emma Stone, and more. Find out who won as we share LIVE updates below and check back later for the full l...


Shannon & the Clams Announce New Album 'The Moon Is in the Wrong Place' Photo Shannon & the Clams Announce New Album 'The Moon Is in the Wrong Place'
by Michael Major - January 25, 2024

Shannon & The Clams are set to release their most personal — and game-changing — album to date: entitled The Moon Is In The Wrong Place, the record — which was produced by longtime collaborator Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys. Shannon & The Clams will be touring throughout 2024 to support The Moon Is...


Broadway Jukebox: The Best of Chita Rivera Photo Broadway Jukebox: The Best of Chita Rivera
by Sidney Paterra - February 03, 2024

While Broadway pauses to mourn the passing of Chita Rivera, fill your day with a little bit of Chita and hum along to the glorious music that she left us with....


Young Vic Theatre Announces New Work From Taking Part and The Creators Program Photo Young Vic Theatre Announces New Work From Taking Part and The Creators Program
by Stephi Wild - April 16, 2024

The Young Vic Theatre has announced brand new work from Taking Part and the Creators Program.  Learn more about the upcoming works here!...


Video: Watch CHICAGO Pay Tribute to Chita Rivera: 'A Broadway Giant Now Dancing With Photo Video: Watch CHICAGO Pay Tribute to Chita Rivera: 'A Broadway Giant Now Dancing With the Angels'
by Michael Major - January 31, 2024

New York institutions like Chicago on Broadway and the Apollo Theatre paid tribute to Chita Rivera. Amra-Faye Wright, who currently plays the role of Velma Kelly in Chicago, made a speech during the production's curtain call last night. Watch the video, also featuring the Apollo Theatre changing the...


MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, INTO THE WOODS, And More Win 2024 Artios Awards for Casting Photo MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, INTO THE WOODS, And More Win 2024 Artios Awards for Casting
by A.A. Cristi - March 08, 2024

Winners have been announced for the Casting Society 39th Artios Awards!...


New York City Children's Theater To Host 2024 Gala LIGHT THE LIGHTS: BROADWAY CELEBRA Photo New York City Children's Theater To Host 2024 Gala LIGHT THE LIGHTS: BROADWAY CELEBRATES NEW YORK CITY CHILDREN'S THEATER
by A.A. Cristi - February 15, 2024

Join Broadway stars and industry professionals at the 'Light the Lights: Broadway Celebrates New York City Children's Theater' Gala on May 6th, 2024. Vanessa Williams will receive the Luminary Award, and Russ Kaplan and Sara Wordsworth will receive the Family of Artists Award. The event raises funds...


Musicals Affected By the TikTok-Universal Fallout: WICKED, PHANTOM & More Banned From Photo Musicals Affected By the TikTok-Universal Fallout: WICKED, PHANTOM & More Banned From the App
by Michael Major - March 06, 2024

Decca Broadway, a frequent contributor of Broadway cast recordings and movie musical soundtracks, is a subsidary of Universal Music Group, therefore all its releases have been taken off TikTok. This includes Wicked, Mamma Mia, Les Miserables, SHREK the Musical, Phantom of the Opera, Spring Awakening...


March BIRTHDAY Feature and a QUIZ:
Honoring Those Born in March Photo March BIRTHDAY Feature and a QUIZ: Honoring Those Born in March
by Rob Lester - March 01, 2024

Let's march into March with a quiz about the music notables born in that month. Check out this BroadwayWorld quiz to see how much you know about them. A March Multiple Choice Quiz about our multiple birthday honorees....


Photos: Broadway Theatres Dim Lights in Memory of Chita Rivera Photo Photos: Broadway Theatres Dim Lights in Memory of Chita Rivera
by Jonah Hale - February 20, 2024

The Broadway community honor the memory of Chita Rivera, the two-time Tony Award-winning actress, and recipient of the 2018 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement. Check out photos from the moment of honor here....


Video: Behind the Scenes of Vanessa Williams' New Music Video 'Legs (Keep Dancing)' Photo Video: Behind the Scenes of Vanessa Williams' New Music Video 'Legs (Keep Dancing)'
by Stephi Wild - April 16, 2024

Stage and screen star Vanessa Williams will release new music this month! The first single, 'Legs (Keep Dancing)', is available to preorder and pre-save now. The official music video for the song will premiere on April 26th....


Vanessa Williams & Jordan Fisher to Announce The 2024 Drama League Award Nominations Photo Vanessa Williams & Jordan Fisher to Announce The 2024 Drama League Award Nominations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 12, 2024

Grammy, Emmy, and Tony nominee Vanessa Williams and television and stage star Jordan Fisher will be the co-hosts of the 2024 Drama League Awards Nominations announcement. Learn more about the Drama League Awards!...


Broadway Legend Chita Rivera Passes Away at 91 Photo Broadway Legend Chita Rivera Passes Away at 91
by Nicole Rosky - January 30, 2024

BroadwayWorld is deeply saddened to report the passing of Broadway icon Chita Rivera, who, as shared by her beloved daughter Lisa Mordente, died peacefully on January 30, 2024 in New York after a brief illness. ...


Meet the Cast of THE NOTEBOOK, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight! Photo Meet the Cast of THE NOTEBOOK, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - February 10, 2024

The Notebook, the new musical based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film, begins previews on Broadway toinght, February 10, at Broadway’s Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, ahead of a Thursday, March 14, 2024 opening night. Meet the cast of The Notebook here!...


Interview: Hiro Iida, an Electronic Music Designer Making Waves Worldwide Photo Interview: Hiro Iida, an Electronic Music Designer Making Waves Worldwide
by Ayaka Ozaki - April 13, 2024

Hiro Iida: Known as an electronic music designer making waves worldwide, he's a sound craftsman designing the sound of musicals. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, he has won two Grammy Awards. Some of his notable works include 'The Notebook THE MUSICAL,' 'THE GREAT GATSBY,' 'Kimberly Akimbo,' ...






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