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Date of Death: March 14, 1991

Birth Place: Baltimore, MD, USA

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Broadway Buying Guide: January 29, 2024
by Team BWW - Jan 29, 2024


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, January 29, 2024.

What Broadway Shows Are On Tour Across North America For The 2024/2025 Season? - A Complete Guide
by Joshua Wright - Jan 26, 2024


Looking for a show to see in a city near you? Check out our guide of current and upcoming Broadway tours, and learn about each production.

T.3's New EP OPTION UP, Featuring Shoshana Bean & More Now Available on CD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2024


T.3, the viral vocal trio, releases their new EP 'OPTION UP' featuring Broadway special guests SHOSHANA BEAN, MORGAN JAMES, and AISHA JACKSON. Now available on CD.

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST To Premiere North American Tour In June 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2024


Disney’s Beauty and the Beast North American tour is set to premiere in June 2025.

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST At MPAC Announces Lead Sponsor And Audition Schedule
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2024


MPAC has announced that its 2024 spring production will be Disney's Beauty and the Beast.

Casting Set For FreeFall's GOD BLESS YOU, MR. ROSEWATER
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2024


Kurt Vonnegut's God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater, pays homage to Vonnegut's witty humor and energetic dialogue with an infectious score by the Oscar-winning team of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman.

Single Tickets On Sale Tomorrow For Music Theater Works 2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2024


Music Theater Works has announced single tickets for its 2024 season of productions at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd. go on sale Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 12 p.m.

Broadway Buying Guide: January 22, 2024
by Team BWW - Jan 22, 2024


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, January 22, 2024.

Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films
by Michael Major - Jan 21, 2024


Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS & More Set for 5-Star Theatricals 2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2024


5-STAR THEATRICALS has revealed its 2024 season of shows!  All of 5-Star’s productions are locally produced, auditioned and rehearsed in Southern California, and this year, will perform in both the Kavli and Scherr Forum Theatres at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center.  

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Comes to Singapore in April
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2024


Little Shop of Horrors is coming soon to Sing'theatre! Performances run from 12 to 28 April 2024, at SOTA Drama Theatre. Learn more about the show here!

Disney's ALADDIN Comes to Alaska PAC in April
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2024


Disney's Aladdin comes to Alaska PAC in April. Performances will run April 10 - 21, 2024.

Oliver Mawdsley and Laura Jane Matthewson Will Lead UK Tour of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, Full Cast Set!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2024


The cult classic rock ‘n’ roll musical Little Shop of Horrors is returning to UK theatres with a brand-new co-production for spring 2024. Learn more about who is starring in the musical's cast here!

Video: Watch ALADDIN Perform 'Friend Like Me' on Disney's Christmas Day Parade
by Michael Major - Dec 26, 2023


The Broadway and national tour casts of Aladdin came together to perform 'Friend Like Me' during Disney's Christmas Day Parade. Michael James Scott, who plays the Genie on Broadway, led the performance, joined by Adi Roy, who plays the title role in the national tour. Watch the video now!

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Cabaret Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Updated: Darren Criss and Evan Rachel Wood Will Star in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Beginning in January
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 23, 2023


According to Darren Criss, he and Evan Rachel Wood will be headed to Skid Row for a short run as Seymour and Audrey, beginning in late January through the end of March.

DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR. & More Set for The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati's 24-25 MainStage Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2023


The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati will bring an exciting 24-25 Season full of magic to the Taft Theatre stage.  

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Cabaret Awards; Current Live Standings
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Broadway Touring Production of Disney's ALADDIN Takes the BJCC Concert Hall Stage in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2023


Casting has been announced for the Birmingham engagement of Disney’s ALADDIN. This hit Broadway musical comedy is part of the 23–24 BROADWAY IN BIRMINGHAM series and will begin performances at the BJCC Concert Hall on Wednesday, January 24 for a limited engagement through Sunday, January 28.

BWW Q&A: Julia Udine of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Walnut Street Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Dec 12, 2023


Walnut Street Theatre (WST) continues its 215th season with one of the most beloved stories of all time, Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. This magical musical is a timeless, enchanting story of love and hope and a delightful holiday season treat for the entire family. Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST begins previews on November 21, opens November 29, and runs through the holiday season ending December 31, 2023. The production is directed by Glenn Casale and choreographed by Kim Arnett.

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