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Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Connor Palace
by Roy Berko - May 17, 2023


Dear Evan Hansen at Connor Palace is a top-ranking musical drama that highlights social anxiety, suicide, family angst, and teenage drug addiction. Based on real-life incidents, it explores the complexities of mental health and societal investigation. With a pop-contemporary musical theatre sound, it is a must-see musical for those interested in boundary-pushing storytelling.

2023 Second Stage Theater Uptown Series to Present TOROS By Danny Tejera This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2023


Second Stage Theater will present TOROS, written by Danny Tejera and directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch, this summer at Second Stage Theater Uptown.

WOLF PLAY, TITANIQUE & More Win at the 2023 Lucille Lortel Awards
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2023


The 2023 Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were handed out this evening to recipients in 15 categories, with four honorary awards also bestowed. The Awards were distributed in a ceremony at NYU Skirball hosted by stars of stage and screen: Kevin Cahoon (Tony nominee, 'Shucked'), D'Arcy Carden ('The Thanksgiving Play'), Crystal Lucas-Perry (Tony nominee, 'Ain't No Mo''), Bonnie Milligan (Tony nominee, 'Kimberly Akimbo'), Arian Moayed (Tony nominee, 'A Doll's House'), and Tamara Tunie (The New Group's 'Bernarda's Daughters'). The Lucille Lortel Awards are produced by the Off-Broadway League and Lucille Lortel Theatre, with additional support provided by TDF.

WOLF PLAY, TITANIQUE & More Win at the 2023 Lucille Lortel Awards
by Blair Ingenthron - May 7, 2023


The 38th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were presented on, Sunday, May 7, 2023 at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm EST. Check out the winners here!

Kate Burton, Eden Espinosa, and More Announced for Two River Theater's Spring Fundraising Gala
by Blair Ingenthron - May 2, 2023


Three-time Tony Award nominee and Emmy nominee Kate Burton, Broadway's Eden Espinosa, three-time Tony nominee Christopher Fitzgerald, Barrymore Award winner and Drama Desk Award nominee Orville Mendoza, and Brazilian singer, actor, and songwriter Marina Pires will regale attendees with a fun-filled musical concert celebrating the announcement of Two River Theater's 30th Anniversary 2023/2024 season.  

Previews: Sneak peak of QUERIDO EVAN performing songs from their upcoming opening show at the International Book Fair of Buenos Aires
by Felicitas de la Fare - May 3, 2023


On Saturday, April 29th, the cast of Querido Evan performed some of the songs of their upcoming opening show, at the International Book Fair in Buenos Aires

Ucross Welcomes Anne Pendergast As Trustee
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2023


​​​​​​Ucross today announced that Anne Pendergast of Big Horn, Wyoming, has joined the artist residency program's Board of Trustees. Born and raised in Maine, Pendergast earned a BA from Bowdoin College and an MS in geology from Oregon State University, then moved to Wyoming in 1983 to work with an oil and gas exploration company in Casper. She served on the Board of Trustees for The Nature Conservancy Wyoming for 16 years and the National Advisory Council for The Brinton Museum for six years.

INTO THE WOODS, SWEENEY TODD, A DOLL'S HOUSE & More Lead in Nominations for 2023 Drama League Awards
by Team BWW - Apr 25, 2023


The Drama League has announced the 2023 Drama League Awards Nominees. See the full list!

Photos: First look at Worthington Community Theatre's DOGFIGHT
by Jerri Shafer - Apr 20, 2023


Worthington Community Theatre's After Dark brings you the hauntingly beautiful musical, Dogfight. Dogfight takes audiences on a romantic and heartbreaking theatrical journey that stays with you long after the performance.

DOGFIGHT to Open At Cal State Fullerton Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 15, 2023


The final theatrical production of the Spring 2023 season, the musical “Dogfight,” begins April 21, 2023 and runs through May 6, in the Young Theatre on campus. “Dogfight” is written by Peter Duchan with music and lyrics by Pasek & Paul, and is directed by Josh Grisetti with musical direction by Sarah Grandpre and choreography by Courtney Ozovek.

Photos: TheaterWorksUSA Performs at The White House Easter Egg Roll
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2023


TheaterWorksUSA performed at The White House Easter Egg  Roll on April 10, 2023.  Check out photos here!

CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL to be Presented at TheaterWorkUSA This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2023


Following the success of Dog Man: The Musical, TheaterWorkUSA’s new musical adaptation of  Dav Pilkey’s acclaimed and bestselling Cat Kid Comic Club series will debut at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

Wake Up With BWW 4/12: FAT HAM Opens, Tony Awards Eligibility, Plus a Message From Benj Pasek!
by - Apr 12, 2023


Top stories: Fat Ham opens tonight, The Tony Awards Administration determine further eligibility, plus watch a video message from Benj Pasek in honor of BroadwayWorld's 20th anniversary!

TV: Guido Balzaretti en un nuevo spot de QUERIDO EVAN en Buenos Aires
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Apr 10, 2023


La primera producción en español se estrenará en Argentina el próximo 4 de mayo.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN Comes To Playhouse Square in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2023


 Dear Evan Hansen producer Stacey Mindich has announced complete casting for year four of the Tony Award-winning musical's critically-acclaimed, record-breaking North American Tour. 

WOLF PLAY, TITANIQUE, HARMONY & More Nominated for 38th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards - See the Full List!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2023


Nominations for the 38th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway have been announced! See the full list!

Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of SHUCKED
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 5, 2023


Shucked is officially open at the Nederlander Theatre! The stars came out to celebrate yesterday and BroadwayWorld was on the red carpet for all of the excitement. Check out photos below!

Works From Britton Smith, Kate Douglas & More to be Featured in Second Stage Theater's 2023 New Voices Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2023


Second Stage Theater is continuing its commitment to nurturing American playwrights with THE 2023 JUDITH CHAMPION READING SERIES and the inaugural NANCY DENOVAN MUSICAL READING. 

Matt Zarley to Premiere New Musical Web Series 11 O'CLOCK NUMBER
by Michael Major - Mar 27, 2023


“11 O’Clock Number” features songs from Wicked, Rent, Once on This Island, Waitress, Miss Saigon, Aspects of Love, A Chorus Line, Ghost: The Musical, The Last Five Years, The Greatest Showman and The Color Purple. Watch the trailer video for the new web-series now!

Matt Zarley to Premiere New Musical Web Series 11 O'CLOCK NUMBER Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 25, 2023


Broadway veteran and award-winning recording artist Matt Zarley will premiere a new, twelve-episode musical web series, “11 O'Clock Number,” on Monday, March 27, 2023, at 11 p.m. ET.

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