Friday, March 15, 2024

"Listen" from Broadway Backwards 2024 featuring Jordan Fisher and John McGinty by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

Broadway Backwards swelled with sniffles and sobs when John McGinty played a deaf college student confronting his mother about her insensitivities around his sexuality and hearing impairment…

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

‘Broadway Backwards’ raises $917,651 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS by Michael Abourizk

The annual benefit concert took place at the New Amsterdam Theatre.

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Julie Benko, Jordan Fisher, Shoshana Bean and More Present a Record-Breaking Broadway Backwards by Darryn King

Broadway Backwards, the annual, one-night-only performance of show tunes with an LGBTQ+ twist, played the New Amsterdam Theatre on March 11. The event raised a record-breaking $917,651 to be…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06PM

Luck Be a Lady - Broadway Backwards 2024 by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

Breakout star Julie Benko opened the 2024 edition of Broadway Backwards with a flirty and fierce rendition of “Luck Be a Lady” from Guys and Dolls. She coquettishly rolled the dice along…

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Photos: Alex Newell, Shoshana Bean, and More Perform at BROADWAY BACKWARDS

Tony Award winners, Broadway legends and newcomers alike spectacularly shared LGBTQ+ stories through show tunes at Broadway Backwards at Broadway’s New Amsterdam Theatre on March 11, 2024…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:48AM
Thursday, February 29, 2024

Julie Benko, Norbert Leo Butz, Joshua Henry & More Join Broadway Backwards by Hayley Levitt

Additional stars have joined the lineup for the 2024 edition of Broadway Backwards, the annual one-night-only benefit concert that has Broadway stars reimagine classic show tunes as queer a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12PM
Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Disney's Aladdin to Celebrate a Decade on Broadway Next Month by Andrew Gans

The musical has been riding a magic carpet at the New Amsterdam Theatre since 2014.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM
Thursday, February 15, 2024

Shoshana Bean, Alex Newell, Jordan Fisher & More to Perform at Broadway Backwards by Hayley Levitt

Over a dozen Broadway stars have joined the lineup for this year's Broadway Backwards, the annual one-night only benefit concert featuring show tunes reimagined as queer anthems and love b…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:36PM

Aladdin Star Sonya Balsara Celebrates Her First Anniversary as Broadway Royalty by Hayley Levitt

When The Broadway Show last checked in with Sonya Balsara, she was just beginning her debut run as Princess Jasmine in Disney’s Aladdin. Now, not only is the musical celebrating its landma…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:36PM
Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Broadway Backwards, Benefiting Broadway Cares and The LGBT Community Center, Returns by Darryn King

Broadway Backwards, the annual, one-night-only performance of show tunes with an LGBTQ+ twist, will play the New Amsterdam Theatre on March 11, with creator Robert Bartley returning to direc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:06PM

BROADWAY BACKWARDS RETURNS MARCH 11 by Sandi Durell

Cherished legends, storied stars and rising talent will come together with reimagined twists on favorite show tunes that share LGBTQ+ stories when Broadway Backwards returns on Monday, Mar…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:26AM
Thursday, January 4, 2024

Aladdin’s Electrician Jimmy Maloney Takes Us Wonder by Wonder Through the Musical’s Broadway Magic by Hayley Levitt

Broadway electricians don’t necessarily want audiences dissecting every bit of stage magic they engineer. Nevertheless, it’s important to know that behind every awe-inspiring technical f…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM
Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Video: See Michael James Scott, Adi Roy, and the Company of Aladdin Perform at the Disney Christmas Celebration by Molly Higgins

The hit musical continues at the New Amsterdam Theatre on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM
Friday, December 8, 2023

Video: Watch J. Harrison Ghee, Bonnie Milligan, Jelani Remy, More in Highlights From Red Bucket Follies by Andrew Gans, Molly Higgins

After a four-year hiatus, the star-studded variety show, produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares, returned to Broadway's New Amsterdam Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM
Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Red Bucket Follies' Return Raises Over $4.5 Million for Broadway Cares by Molly Higgins, Andrew Gans

After a four-year hiatus, the star-studded variety show returned December 4-5 at Broadway's New Amsterdam Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:32PM
Friday, October 27, 2023

Tales By the Ghostlight: John Rapson and the The Showgirl of the New Amsterdam Theatre

Jeanine Tesori's Broadway Journey, From "Thoroughly Modern Millie" to "Kimberly Akimbo". Playbill•2.9K views · 3:01 · Go to channel. BBC Ghosts | Sir ...

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Tales By the Ghostlight: John Rapson and the The Showgirl of the New Amsterdam Theatre by Playbill

Sweeney Todd's John Rapson shares the allegedly true story of Olive Thomas, one of Broadway's most notorious ghost.

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Tales By the Ghostlight: The Showgirl Who Haunts the New Amsterdam Theatre by Playbill Staff

Sweeney Todd's John Rapson shares the allegedly true story of Olive Thomas, one of Broadway's most notorious ghost.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:33PM
Monday, August 21, 2023

Video: Go Inside Michael James Scott's Broadway Crib

When Michael James Scott isn't making magic onstage in Broadway's Aladdin, you'll find him backstage at the New Amsterdam Theatre in his fully decked out dressing room. Check out a full tour…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:49AM
Sunday, June 25, 2023

2023 Backwards Love Who You Love v1 by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

Every Pride Month, we celebrate the moments that encourage us to live as our full selves, like when Lea Salonga performed "Love Who You Love" at this year's Broadway Backwards. The affirmati…

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

Broadway Backwards 2023 - "One Day More" by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

At Broadway Backwards 2023, Les Misérables‘ inspiring anthem “One Day More” was set among a modern-day, ragtag group of activists preparing for an equality march in Washington. Philip…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:36AM
Monday, March 20, 2023

Photos: See Disney's Aladdin Celebrate 9 Years on Broadway by Andrew Gans

Since opening at the New Amsterdam Theatre March 20, 2014, Aladdin and Jasmine have flown over 100 miles on the magic carpet.

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Photos: ALADDIN Celebrates 9th Anniversary on Broadway

It was a magical day at the New Amsterdam Theatre yesterday! Disney's Aladdin celebrated its 9th anniversary on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the special day and you can check out …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:43AM

Broadway Who's Who: Heather Headley by JK

This month's honoree is Tony and Grammy Award winner, Heather Headley. With 5 studio albums - two certified Gold - she's made an impact on the music world. With starring roles in such televi…

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Broadway Backwards 2023 raises record-breaking $765,069 by Caitlin Hornik

The 2023 iteration of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ annual “Broadway Backwards” event raised $765,069 setting a new record. The total tops the previous $758,582, which was set in …

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Lea Salonga at Broadway Backwards 2023 by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

A vibrant air of support and community flooded #Broadway’s New Amsterdam Theatre last night as the incomparable Lea Salonga led the #BroadwayBackwards ensemble in a tender rendition of "Lo…

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Monday, March 13, 2023

Video: Relive the Best of BROADWAY BACKWARDS

Tonight's the night! Broadway Backwards, the only annual LGBTQ+ celebration on Broadway returns to the New Amsterdam Theatre.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:38PM
Monday, March 6, 2023

Aladdin Star Sonya Balsara Reveals Her Previous Run-In with Jasmine by Caitlin Hornik

Sonya Balsara grew up watching Disney’s animated Aladdin and actually played Jasmine in her middle school production of Aladdin, Jr. Now, she takes the stage as the famed princess at Broad…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:40AM
Friday, March 3, 2023

Stage Door Speed Round: ALADDIN’s Sonya Balsara 

The star is making her Broadway debut in the Disney musical, currently playing at the New Amsterdam Theatre. 

SOURCE: Theatrely at 10:00AM

Additional performers announced for Broadway Backwards 2023 by Caitlin Hornik

Several additional Broadway performers have been announced for this year’s “Broadway Backwards” concert. F. Murray Abraham, Eden Espinosa, Robbie Fairchild, Barrett Foa, Beth Leavel, B…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 12:06AM
Thursday, March 2, 2023

‘Aladdin’ star Sonya Balsara reveals her previous run-in with Jasmine by Caitlin Hornik

Sonya Balsara grew up watching Disney’s animated “Aladdin” and actually played Jasmine in her middle school production of “Aladdin, Jr.” Now, she takes the stage as the famed princ…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:29PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards