Pioneer Theatre to Stage First U.S. Professional Production of Frank Wildhorn's THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO; Marcia Milgrom Dodge to Direct! by Jessica Khan

Revenge never tasted so sweet...According to an exciting casting notice, Salt Lake City's Pioneer Theatre Company is holding auditions this November for the first-ever U.S. professional prod…

John Cariani Will Adapt His Play ALMOST, MAINE into Young Adult Novel by Jessica Khan

John Cariani's play ALMOST, MAINE, a staple in schools and theaters throughout the country, is zeroing in on a large segment of its audience-- young adults -- in a new way.

HAMILTON Is a Fourth of the Way to Recouping After Just Two Months by Jessica Khan

Our 10 Founding Father is breaking the bank on Broadway

WAKE UP with BWW 10/13/2015 - UGLY LIES THE BONE Opens, IF/THEN, NEWSIES & LOVE LETTERS on Tour! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it Today's big news Mamie Gummer returns to the stage, CHI…

Tori Amos Wants to Bring THE LIGHT PRINCESS to Broadway by Jessica Khan

The cast recording of Tori Amos and Samuel Adamson's musical THE LIGHT PRINCESS, which originally premiered in 2013 at the National Theatre in London, was released last week. But Amos has ev…

WAKE UP with BWW 10/12/2015 - CLEVER LITTLE LIES Opens, BARE Reunites and More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it Today's big news CLEVER LITTLE LIES opens, and the orig…

WAKE UP with BWW 10/9/2015 - NY Pops, COMEDY OF ERRORS, KING CHARLES III and More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it This weekend's big news The NY Pops launches its 2015-1…

Julian Ovenden to Lead ITV's Live THE SOUND OF MUSIC This Christmas by Jessica Khan

ITV is putting on its own live version of Rodgers and Hammerstein's THE SOUND OF MUSIC this Christmas, and, according to the Daily Mail,Julian Ovendenwill star as 'Captain Von Trapp'.

Father & Son Plan FROZEN Princess Halloween Costumes; Internet Explodes with Love by Jessica Khan

When Paul Henson's son, Caiden, told him he wanted to dress up as 'Elsa' from Disney's FROZEN for Halloween, Henson's response earned him the Father of the Year award from the Internet.

Roundabout Resumes Performances of THERESE RAQUIN Tonight After Keira Knightley's Injury by Jessica Khan

As BroadwayWorld recently reported, last night's performance of THERSE RAQUIN wascancelled becauseKeira Knightley suffered a minor injury. We have just confirmed that performances will resum…

Elaine Paige to Lead A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM for BBC; Concert DVD/CD Out Soon by Jessica Khan

Olivier winner Elaine Paige has lined up her next project, and it's ShakespeareThe stage star published an extensive blog update today, in which she revealed she will be starring in a TV ada…

WAKE UP with BWW 10/8/2015 - FOOL FOR LOVE Opens, LES MIS Hits 30 in London! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it Today's big news FOOL FOR LOVE andBARBECUE open tonight…

HAMILTON Cast Recording to Make History with No. 12 Debut on Billboard 200 by Jessica Khan

Just like the founding father it's based on, the HAMILTON Original Cast Recording is beating the odds, climbing the charts and breaking the mold.

WAKE UP with BWW 10/7/2015 - Tim Minchin Hits 40 and More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it Today's big news It's MATILDA composerlyricist Tim Minc…

WAKE UP with BWW 10/6/2015 - OLD TIMES, ALLEGIANCE, BULLETS and More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it Today's big news OLD TIMES opens on Broadway, ALLEGIANC…

WAKE UP with BWW 10/5/2015 - ON YOUR FEET!, GROSS INDECENCY, Karaoke and More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it Today's big news Get ON YOUR FEET for Gloria Estefan's …

WAKE UP with BWW 10/2/2015 - SYLVIA Brings Canine Companionship to Broadway! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it This weekend's big news SYLVIA starts on Broadway tonig…

Fellowes, Drewe & Stiles to Bring New WIND IN THE WILLOWS Musical to the Stage Next Fall by Jessica Khan

Another children's classic is headed to the theatre DOWNTON ABBEY creator Julian Fellowes and MARY POPPINS songwriting team Anthony Drewe and George Stiles are joining forces to adapt THE WI…

Gary Barlow Ropes Pop Stars for EDDIE THE EAGLE Biopic Soundtrack by Jessica Khan

Get ready for some '80s-inspired tunes in the background of the upcoming EDDIE THE EAGLE biopic. The Daily Mail writes that FINDING NEVERLAND composer Gary Barlow has gathered a group of '80…

John Travolta to Play 'Herbie' Opposite Lady Gaga as 'Louise' in Barbra Streisand's GYPSY Movie? by Jessica Khan

Casting for Barbra Streisand's newGYPSY film is starting to move beyond rumors and clandestine meetings.

The Tony Awards Still on the Hunt for a New Home by Jessica Khan

As previously reported, The Tony Awards will have to forego another year at Radio City Music Hall. The Beacon Theater was rumoredto be thesecond-choice locationfor the awards ceremony, but T…

WAKE UP with BWW 10/1/2015 - Keira Knightley Onstage and More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it Today's big news Keira Knightley makes her Broadway deb…

WAKE UP with BWW 9/30/2015 - GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE, SOUND OF MUSIC Tours! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it Today's big news Two national tours kick off today, two…

Michael Riedel Column Cut to Once a Week at NY Post; Daily News Cuts Arts by Jessica Khan

WAKE UP with BWW 9/29/2015 - New Ruler for THE KING AND I, Nyong'o Onstage, BROADWAY SALUTES and More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it Today's big news THE KING AND I gets a new ruler, Lupit…

Hal Prince Chats Reworking PRINCE OF BROADWAY for Japan, Broadway by Jessica Khan

The Umeda Arts Theater world premiere production of PRINCE OF BROADWAY began rehearsals on September 3 in New York City. Hal Prince justtalked to Deadline about the once-stalled show's upcom…

WAKE UP with BWW 9/28/2015 - DADDY LONG LEGS Opens and More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it Today's big news DADDY LONG LEGS opens off-Broadway, Ar…

WAKE UP with BWW 9/25/2015 - The Pope, SPRING AWAKENING, Broadway Flea Market and More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it This weekend's big news The Pope visits NYC, BWW, slews…

Hari Dhillon and More to Lead DINNER WITH FRIENDS at Park Theatre This Autumn by Jessica Khan

According to the Daily Mail,Donald Margulies' Pulitzer-winning play DINNER WITH FRIENDS will bring food, love and relationships to the table with Sara Stewart,Shaun Dooley, Finty Williams an…

J.K. Rowling's HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD's 'Epic' Story to Be Staged in Two Parts by Jessica Khan

Big news on the HP front today J.K. Rowling took to Twitter to reveal that her upcoming play with Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, will be staged in two parts.

WAKE UP with BWW 9/24/2015 - DAMES AT SEA, IN YOUR ARMS and More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it Today's big news DAMES AT SEA sails into previews, IN Y…