TV: Watch BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge Make His Broadway Debut in THE PROM!
by Nicole Rosky - May 18, 2019
BroadwayWorld's own Richard Ridge has been covering the Broadway beat for 27 years. From rehearsals to curtain calls, dressing rooms to awards shows, he's been around for it all, sharing the magic of Broadway with the masses in his own singular way. This week, however, he celebrated a first.
THE PROM's Becca Lee Takes Over Instagram Today!
by Linnae Medeiros - May 19, 2019
It's time to dance because The Prom's Becca Lee is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story tomorrow, May 20th! Be sure to tune in as Becca takes you behind the scenes of the show's special performance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert! Life's no dress rehearsal, so you're not gonna want to miss this!
They Just Want to Sing with You! THE PROM Releases Vocal Selections
by Julie Musbach - May 9, 2019
The Broadway stage has always been a place for shows to push boundaries and address important issues facing society. From Rodgers and Hammerstein's iconic South Pacific, to the 90's smash hit Rent, many of these musicals have found success not just through their subject manner, but from great direction, music numbers, and overall performances. Hal Leonard now presents the vocal selections of the latest of these shows to hit Broadway: The Prom
Photo Flash: Chasten Buttigieg Stops By THE PROM
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2019
Last night, Chasten Buttigieg, Indiana theater teacher and husband of president hopeful Pete Buttigieg, made an appearance at The Prom! After the show he took photos with the cast. Check them out below!
BWW Interview: How THE PROM's Casey Nicholaw Made a Musical with a Message
by Nicole Rosky - April 26, 2019
Ever since Casey Nicholaw stepped off of the Beacon Theatre stage on June 12, 2011, his career has gone into hyperdrive. The director/choreographer, who won a Tony Award that year for his work on The Book of Mormon, went on to helm Mean Girls, Aladdin, Something Rotten! and Tuck Everlasting- three of which are still enjoying long Broadway runs.
THE PROM's Caitlin Kinnunen Will Perform 'Unruly Heart' at the GLAAD Media Awards
by Nicole Rosky - April 26, 2019
GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced today that star of the Broadway LBGTQ-themed musical phenomenon "The Prom," Caitlin Kinnunen, will perform the show's LGBTQ youth anthem 'Unruly Heart' with the NYC Youth Pride Chorus at the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York on Saturday, May 4, 2019.
THE PROM to Perform at WorldPride Closing Ceremony
by Julie Musbach - April 23, 2019
BroadwayWorld has just learned that The Prom will perform at the WorldPride Closing Ceremony on June 30th in Times Square. Melissa Etheridge will headline the Closing Ceremony, which will also include performances by Jake Shears & MNEK. Additional talent will be announced in the weeks ahead.
TV: Why Broadway is Getting Behind THE PROM on Stage and Screen!
by Nicole Rosky - April 10, 2019
Ryan Murphy was making it clear that last night belonged to The Prom. The six-time Emmy Award winner Ryan Murphy hosted a special performance of the hit show to benefit Hetrick Martin, GLAAD and The Trevor Project, and the performance was followed by an equally special curtain call announcement.
BWW Invite: RSVP Now to Watch a Live Q&A With the Cast & Creative Team of THE PROM!
by Nicole Rosky - April 5, 2019
On Friday, April 12 (2pm), join us at the Robin Williams Center (247 W 54th St) for a Q&A with the cast and creators of Broadway Musical The Prom: Matthew Sklar -Music, Chad Beguelin -Lyrics & Book, Bob Martin - Book, and Cast Members Brooks Ashmanskas, Beth Leavel, Christopher Sieber, and Angie Schworer. Click here to RSVP!
Photo Coverage: Sardi's Unveils Portrait of THE PROM Star Beth Leavel!
by Walter McBride - March 27, 2019
It was a big day at Sari's yesterday, as the iconic venue just unveiled a brand new Broadway portrait! Friends and family joined Tony Award winner and star of The Prom Beth Leavel, as her portrait joined the historic collection on the restaurant's walls, honoring Broadway's finest for more than 85 years. Check out photos from the special day below!