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Broadway Rewind: Beat the Drum- THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE Is Back 15 Years Later
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 6, 2020

Today we rewind to 2018 for the 15th Anniversary concert of Thoroughly Modern Millie! The musical opened on Broadway on April 18, 2002 at the Marquis Theatre, where it ran for 903 performances.

Broadway Rewind: AMERICAN IDIOT Takes a Holiday on Broadway in 2010
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 3, 2020

Today we rewind to 2010, when American Idiot opened on Broadway at the St. James Theatre, where it played for 422 performances. Directed by Michael Mayer, it starred John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands, Michael Esper, Tony Vincent, Rebecca Naomi Jones and Christina Sajous. 

#TBT: Lena Hall Celebrates Opening Of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH
by Linnae Medeiros - Jan 30, 2020

Ladies and gentleman, whether you like it or not, Hedwig! We're celebrating the birthday of Tony Award winner Lena Hall by looking back at her opening night of Hedwig and the Angry Inch at Broadway's Belasco Theatre! Check out the video to see Lena alongside Neil Patrick Harris, composer Stephen Trask, book writer John Cameron Mitchell, and more celebrating Hedwig's arrival on Broadway!

VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals With NYC Ballet's Sara Mearns in LA TRAVIATA at The Met
by Alan Henry - Jan 7, 2020

New York City Ballet principal dancer Sara Mearns, a guest performer in this season's revival of a?oeLa Traviata,a?? rehearses on the Met stage. Production: Michael Mayer. 2019a?"20 season. Videography by Pete Scalzitti / Met Opera

TV: Looking Back At Harry Connick Jr.'s Opening Night In ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER
by Linnae Medeiros - Dec 12, 2019

Harry Connick Jr. is making his official return to Broadway tonight with the opening night of Harry Connick, Jr. - A Celebration of Cole Porter. To celebrate, we're looking back at his turn in Broadway's On a Clear Day You Can See Forever opposite Tony winner Jessie Mueller. Check out this video to get a peek inside the show's opening night festivities, including a special peek at Jessie's first time ever meeting Harry's former co-star Kelli O'Hara!

VIDEO: Jonathan Groff Talks FROZEN 2 & LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 21, 2019

Jonathan Groff was a guest on Wednesday night's episode of Late Night With Seth Meyers to talk about his recent projects. During the interview, Groff talks about performing a?oeLet It Goa?? with Idina Menzel at a London gay bar, bringing his nieces to the premiere of Frozen 2 and spitting on David Fincher while performing in Little Shop of Horrors.

VIDEO: Jonathan Groff Dressed as Mary Poppins for Halloween
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 22, 2019

Jonathan Groff, who stars in the new Off-Broadway 'Little Shop of Horrors,' was a guest on Monday night's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Groff is such a big fan of Julie Andrews, who was the other guest on the show that night, that he shared the story of how he once dressed up as Mary Poppins for Halloween.

TV: Come-a, Come-a, Come and Check Out Highlights from Opening Night of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by TV - Opening Night Special - Oct 18, 2019

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, starring Jonathan Groff, Tammy Blanchard and Christian Borle, opened just last night, October 17 at The Westside Theatre (407 W. 43rd St, NYC), where it plays through January 19, 2020. We're taking you inside opening night below!

VIDEO: The Avett Brothers Perform 'Tell the Truth' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 9, 2019

The Avett Brothers performed 'Tell the Truth' on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday. 

TV: Jonathan Groff, Christian Borle, Alan Menken, and More Talk Bringing LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Back to New York
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2019

Little Shop of Horrors is headed back to New York!

VIDEO: On This Day, June 27- Happy Birthday, Michael Mayer!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2019

On this day, we're wishing a happy birthday to Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer!

VIDEO: Keri Russell Talks About Her First Time on Broadway in BURN THIS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 19, 2019

Kerri Russell was a guest on Wednesday's episode of Live With Kelly and Ryan to talk about starring on Broadway in Burn This. During the interview, Russell talks about the experience of doing Broadway for the first time.

VIDEO: Adam Driver Talks BURN THIS and His Arts in the Armed Forces Program
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 3, 2019

Adam Driver was a guest on Monday morning's episode of 'Good Morning America' to talk about starring on Broadway in Burn This. Driver talks to GMA host Lara Spencer about his Tony-nominated performance in the play, and he also talks about his Arts in the Armed Forces program, which aims to bring American theatre to active duty service members.

TV: Meet the UK Tour cast of AMERICAN IDIOT
by Jamie Body - May 17, 2019

BroadwayWorld UK reporter Jamie Body met the UK tour cast of Green Day's American Idiot to talk about the 10th Anniversary UK tour prodution and to get an exclusive acoustive performance of Good Riddance.

VIDEO: On The Red Carpet At The BURN THIS Opening Night Party
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2019

Tonight BroadwayWorld hit the red carpet at opening night of the first Broadway revival of Burn This. Get the scoop on the fiery new revival starring Keri Russell and Adam Driver before it opens at the Hudson Theatre tomorrow night below!

VIDEO: Get A First Look At RIGOLETTO at The Met Opera
by Alan Henry - Feb 12, 2019

Verdi's tragic jester returns in Michael Mayer's neon-bedecked, Las Vegas-themed production. Baritones Roberto Frontali and George Gagnidze share the title role, and soprano Nadine Sierra reprises her portrayal of Gilda, the role that helped launch her now-blossoming Met career. Tenors Vittorio Grigolo and Bryan Hymel share the role of the lascivious Duke, and Nicola Luisotti conducts.

VIDEO: On This Day, February 1- Happy Birthday, Michael C. Hall!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2019

On this day, we're celebrating the birthday of stage and television star, Michael C. Hall!

VIDEO: Get a Behind the Scenes Look at 'Skittles Commercial: The Broadway Musical'
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2019

Get a look behind the scenes as the full cast of "Skittles Commercial: The Broadway Musical" record one of the original tracks from the show - "Advertising Ruins Everything." Watch the video below!

VIDEO: Get A First Look At LA TRAVIATA at The Met
by Alan Henry - Dec 4, 2018

Yannick Nezet-Seguin conducts Michael Mayer's richly textured new production, featuring a dazzling 19th-century setting that changes with the seasons. Soprano Diana Damrau plays the tragic heroine, Violetta, and tenor Juan Diego Florez returns to the Met for the first time since 2015 to sing the role of Alfredo, Violetta's hapless lover. Baritone Quinn Kelsey is Alfredo's father, Germont, who destroys their love. Later performances feature Anita Hartig, Stephen Costello, Artur Ruci?ski, and Placido Domingo.

VIDEO: HEAD OVER HEELS Performs at the Parade
by Robert Diamond - Nov 22, 2018

The cast of Head Over Heels brought their beat to the 2018 Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS!

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