Thursday, April 25, 2024

Video: Jonathan Bailey Joins Season Three of HEARTSTOPPER

Jonathan Bailey, who will be playing the character of Fiyero in the two-part film adaptation of Wicked, has joined the third season of the Netflix series Heartstopper. He will be making a ca…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

From the Piazza to the Hudson, Merrily We Roll Along’s Katie Rose Clarke Walks Through Her Broadway Resume by Hayley Levitt

Merrily We Roll Along, Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s reverse chronological musical about the heartbreak of growing up, is often touted as a piece for a trio. Katie Rose Clarke, howev…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:18AM

Wicked Ascends to Historic Heights in West End Theatre by Belaid S

In a night filled with magic and nostalgia, ‘Wicked’ enchanted its way into history as it became the tenth longest-running

SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 06:40AM
Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Video: WICKED Composer Stephen Schwartz Joins Melissa Errico To Perform 'For Good'

Broadway icon Stephen Schwartz, the composer behind the blockbuster hit Wicked, hit the stage with songstress Melissa Errico for a very special performance at 54 Below.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:12PM

Video: Watch Wicked's Current Glinda, Alexandra Socha, Perform Stephen Schwartz's 'Popular' by Andrew Gans

Lissa deGuzman, who understudies the role of Elphaba, also belted out "The Wizard and I" at the Broadway Celebrates Earth Day concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Theatre Photography of Joan Marcus and Carol Rosegg Get an Exhibition at New York Public Library for the Performing Arts by Margaret Hall

The exhibit features images from Wicked, The Lion King, Hamilton, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Wicked Becomes 10th Longest-Running Production in West End History April 24 by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical continues at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM
Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Tony Winner Idina Menzel to Launch Take Me or Leave Me Concert Tour by Hayley Levitt

Tony Award winner Idina Menzel will launch a North American concert tour this summer, aptly titled the Take Me or Leave Me Tour, inspired by the popular duet she famously sang in Rent on B…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:42PM

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/21/24 - THE WIZ, WICKED & More Top the List

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 4/21/2024.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:42PM

Idina Menzel To Launch Career-Spanning North American Tour This Summer by Greg Evans

Tony winner Idina Menzel will launch a North American tour this summer featuring signature songs from her stage career – including Wicked and Rent – and albums including her latest, Dram…

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:32PM
Sunday, April 21, 2024

Sho Bean chats Eden Espinosa by bwaySHO

Sho Bean getting emotional about Eden Espinosa opening Lempicka on Broadway! This weekend we celebrate Shoshana Bean & the company of Hell’s Kitchen on Broadway! #shobean #wicked #lempick…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:02PM

The wizard of ‘Wicked’ returns to CT after thousands of performances in the Broadway hit musical by Christopher Arnott

The musical "Wicked" returns to The Bushnell for a three-week run April 24 through May 12.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Saturday, April 20, 2024

Their Wobbly Books Cause "Lempicka" and "Suffs" to Stumble More Than They Should by Jan Simpson

What’s the hardest job in show business?  There are obviously lots of contenders but right now as one musical after another is opening on Broadway, I’ve been thinking that the answer to…

SOURCE: Broadway & Me at 01:06PM
Friday, April 19, 2024

Jennifer Holliday, Norbert Leo Butz, Donna Murphy and More Will Perform Follies in Concert at Carnegie Hall by Darryn King

A huge, all-star cast will perform the Stephen Sondheim-James Goldman musical Follies for one night only at Carnegie Hall. The concert, part of Transport Group’s Anne L. Bernstein Concert …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:48PM
Thursday, April 18, 2024

“Other” Returns to the Rez in Triumph—at The Marsh by Robert M. Gardner

Elaine Magree Shares Brilliant Native Recollections by Robert M. Gardner A trip to The Marsh in Berkeley is always an exciting experience and Saturday, April 13 was no exception with the ope…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 02:01PM

REVIEW: Water For Elephants by JK

Review of the Saturday, April 13, 2024 evening performance at the Imperial Theatre in New York City. Starring Grant Gustin, Samantha Gershman, Gregg Edelman, Paul Alexander Nolan, Stan Brown…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:32AM
Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Crazy Rich Asians Broadway Musical in Development With Director Jon M. Chu and Composer Helen Park by Darryn King

A new Broadway musical version of Crazy Rich Asians is in the works, with Jon M. Chu attached to direct in his Broadway directorial debut. The book will be by Leah Nanako Winkler, with musi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:32AM

Crazy Rich Asians Will Be Turned Into a Musical by Diep Tran

Jon M. Chu, who directed the film (and the upcoming Wicked films), will oversee.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM

Jon M. Chu To Direct ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Broadway Musical by Greg Evans

Wicked director Jon M. Chu will make his Broadway directorial debut with a new stage adaptation of his 2018 hit film Crazy Rich Asians, producers announced today. The new musical, still in d…

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:01AM
Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Designing the Scene | Edward Pierce | American Theatre Wing's Master Class Series by American Theatre Wing

On this American Theatre Wing's Master Class, Tony Nominated Scenic Designer Edward Pierce (Wicked, Angels in America) takes us behind the scenes into the world of Shiz/Oz, while sharing the…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:02PM

WICKED Star Jonathan Bailey Circling JURASSIC WORLD

Jonathan Bailey, who will be playing the character of Fiyero in the two-part film adaptation of Wicked, may have found his next big project. According to reports, the actor is in talks to st…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:02PM
Monday, April 15, 2024

Eden Espinosa (‘Lempicka’) returns to Broadway after a 16 year absence in a ‘gift’ of a role that uses ‘every part’ of her range [Exclusiv by Sam Eckmann

It has been 16 years since Eden Espinosa graced a Broadway stage. After showcasing her powerhouse vocals in “Wicked,” “Brooklyn,” and the final cast of “Rent,” the actress took t…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 02:30PM
Friday, April 12, 2024

Hey, Tony and Olivier Awards: It’s time to honor wig, hair and makeup artists by Jacob Sarkisian

Imagine “Wicked” without wigs, hair, or makeup. Or “The Lion King.” Or “The Phantom of the Opera.” Or “Cats.” Frankly, it would all be a bit bizarre and lackluster. None of t…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 02:00PM
Thursday, April 11, 2024

Wicked Films to Feature Peter Dinklage as the Voice of Dr. Dillamond by Hayley Levitt

At Universal's CinemaCon presentation for Wicked—the blockbuster musical's two-part film adaptation—Game of Thrones alum Peter Dinklage was revealed to be voicing the character of Dr. …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM

WICKED Film Unveils New Footage and Details at CinemaCon Presentation

On Wednesday, the highly anticipated film version of the Broadway musical Wicked, debuted new footage at a CinemaCon panel at Caesars Palace. According to reports, actors Cynthia Erivo, Ar…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48AM

Today on Broadway: Thursday, April 11, 2024 by Matt Tamanini

Cast Announced for Florence Welch’s ‘Gatsby’ at ART, Encores’ ‘Titanic’ Completes Incredible Cast, ‘Wicked’ Film’s Dr. Dillamond Revealed “Today on Broadway” is a daily…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM
Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Peter Dinklage Joins Upcoming Wicked Film by Molly Higgins, Logan Culwell-Block

The Emmy-winning actor will play Dr. Dillamond in Jon M. Chu's screen adaptation of the Broadway hit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32PM

Emmy-Winner Peter Dinklage Revealed As Dr. Dillamond In WICKED Film

From Westeros to Wicked! It was revealed this afternoon that Emmy Award-winning actor Peter Dinklage will supply the voice of Dr. Dillamond in the upcoming film adaptation of the blockbuster…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:32PM
Tuesday, April 9, 2024

See Who's Joining Cast of Wicked National Tour by Andrew Gans

The Stephen Schwartz-Winnie Holzman musical will welcome several new company members in May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

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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