Orange County's top girls water polo teams to play Bill Barnett Holiday Cup this weekend

Top-ranked Orange Lutheran and No. 2 Foothill headline a county contingent featuring Newport Harbor, Mater Dei, Laguna Beach and Corona del Mar.

Watch the Crew of Broadway's I Need That Clean Up a Cluttered Set in Under 90 Seconds by Molly Higgins

Danny DeVito stars in the Roundabout Theatre Company production.

31 Days of Holiday Cheer: Pentatonix Performs a Snappy 'White Winter Hymnal' by Talaura Harms

Tune in every day this month as we share holiday music videos from our favorite Broadway stars, as well as a few new original videos.

Jessica Chastain Kills Strindberg, Kristin Chenoweth Shucks Corn: The Wildest Red Carpet Moments of 2023 by Jeffrey Vizcaíno

Playbill's Director of Social Media on his favorite moments from the red (and green and orange) carpets of this year.

Video: Amber Ardolino Performs 'Forever in Blue Jeans' From Broadway's A Beautiful Noise by Andrew Gans, Talaura Harms

The former Back to the Future actor will star in the Neil Diamond biomusical next month.

Harmony at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on West 47th Street by Richard Seff

What we have here on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre is a consortium of over FIFTY “producers” who gathered together to sponsor a musical comedy–something to which they could t…

A Look Back at 2023 by Mirvish Productions

This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 12/28/2023

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 12/28/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

The Book of Mormon Passes Jersey Boys, Becomes 12th-Longest-Running Broadway Show

Lance Bass Joins SCISSORHANDS: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE as Producer; Production Aims for NYC, London, Toronto

SCISSORHANDS: A Musical Tribute ran from November through January 2023 at The Bourbon Room. Lance Bass has joined the Scissorhands as a producer, as the production eyes a run in NYC, London,…

The Book of Mormon Passes Jersey Boys to Become 12-Longest-Running Broadway Show

My Review of Off-Broadway's 'Walk on Through' Starring Gavin Creel by Frank Rizzo

The show: “Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice” at Manhattan Class Company. What makes it special?: Tony Award-winner Gavin Creel (“Hello, Dolly!” “Thoroughly Modern M…

‘The Book of Mormon’ to Surpass ‘Jersey Boys’ Broadway Run by Billy

The company of 'The Book of Mormon' celebrates their milestone with a Franki Valli-infused cover of 'Man Up.' The post ‘The Book of Mormon’ to Surpass ‘Jersey Boys’ Broadway Run appe…

Heather Christian’s ‘Terce’ Extends at HERE by Billy

Due to popular demand, the Obie award-winning HERE extends the world premiere of 'Terce: A Practical Breviary' to February 4, 2024.  The post Heather Christian’s ‘Terce’ Extends …

For a Times Critic on Deadline, a Dramatic Reversal by Jesse Green

Stories evolve. But a recent review proved to a theater critic that people can change even more.

Remember AIM? A New Play Explores Old Gay Flirtations by Billy

Ryan Drake discusses his upcoming play 'You Don't Have to Do Anything,' which runs February 9–23, 2024 at HERE. The post Remember AIM? A New Play Explores Old Gay Flirtations appeared firs…

Snap, Click!: Playbill's Favorite Photos of 2023 by Heather Gershonowitz, Vi Dang, Michaelah Reynolds

From Danielle Brooks in repose to a Hamlet dance party, Playbill's photo team look back on a year in theatre.

Video: Watch American Songbook Association's Complete Tribute to Tony Winner Betty Buckley by Andrew Gans

Jessie Mueller, Ellen Burstyn, Bonnie Milligan, Stephen Schwartz, and more were part of the evening honoring Buckley with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Amber Ardolino Performs "Forever In Blue Jeans" | THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE by A Beautiful Noise Musical

The story of the legendary Neil Diamond comes to life on stage in a gripping and uplifting new musical. Now on Broadway. Tickets now on sale! Learn more about #ABeautifulNoiseMusical at htt…

Amid national theater crisis, Denver has staged a comeback. Will it last? by John Wenzel

Unlike other cities, there have been no major closures. Instead, the buzz for some shows has built far in advance of their openings, while upcoming titles for next year have recorded impress…

2024 Ushers in a Vibrant Array of New Musicals in the UK by Belaid S

The UK theatre scene is set for a dynamic transformation in 2024 with 20 new musicals slated for debut, encompassing

The Book of Mormon Becomes 12th Longest-Running Show in Broadway History December 28 by Andrew Gans

Also, watch cast members of the Tony-winning musical comedy pay tribute to Jersey Boys in a new video.

Gavin Creel Admits He’s Sad. Here’s Why Writing a Musical Kind of Helped by Talaura Harms

The Tony winner’s new original musical, Walk on Through, is currently running Off-Broadway.

Thriller Dead Brains Returns in a Site-Specific Staging

Tamika Lawrence and Caleb Teicher Join Lineup for KTP's Juke Joint Jubilee

Back by popular demand, KTP’s Juke Joint Jubilee is a bimonthly artist salon created and curated by Broadway veteran Kyle Taylor Parker and presented by Midnight Theatre; a new luxury perf…

Interview: Jenna Lea Rosen Is Bringing Jo March Into the 21st Century in JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL

BroadwayWorld checks in with Jenna Lea Rosen to learn more about Jo – The Little Women Musical, her take on the classic character, and so much more.

Video: Watch a Montage of PURLIE VICTORIOUS on Broadway

Watch a montage of Purlie Victorious on Broadway, starring Leslie Odom Jr. & more!

Melanie La Barrie: Words for the fans by bwaySHO

& Juliet original cast member Melanie La Barrie wants to thanks the fans

Video: HADESTOWN West End Cast Performs 'Way Down Hadestown'

Watch a clip of the West End cast of Hadestown performing 'Way Down Hadestown'!

THE BOOK OF MORMON Passes JERSEY BOYS to Become Broadway's 12th Longest Running Show

Tonight, Broadway’s The Book of Mormon plays its 4643rd performance, passing Jersey Boys to become the 12th longest running show in Broadway history.

Video: Get a First Look at Amber Ardolino Performing 'Forever In Blue Jeans' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE

Watch a clip of Amber Ardolino singing 'Forever in Blue Jeans' from A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical.

I Need That | Backstage 360° Scene Transition by Roundabout Theatre Company

Our incredible I NEED THAT crew can clean up Sam's house in just under 90 seconds. Enjoy this exclusive behind-the-scenes, 360°-look at the full scene transition that happens on Broadway ea…

Robert Nolan, Former President of ATPAM and Company Manager for Cameron Mackintosh Shows, Dead at 69

Robert Nolan, Former President of ATPAM, Dies at 69 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Nolan worked extensively with producer Cameron Mackintosh in the latter half of the 20th century.

Top Reads in 2023 by New York Theater

An 89-year-old Broadway producer complaining about Broadway ticket prices was the most popular post yet again on my NewYorkTheater.me blog in 2023, although the post is from May, 2022. It ju…

Dead Brains: A Psychosexual Thriller

Knitting Factory at Baker Falls

Meet the Physical Therapist That Keeps MJ The Musical Dancing by Hayley Levitt

Broadway dancers make their work look effortless, but it takes a village to keep a performer healthy enough to get on stage eight times a week. MJ The Musical—featuring Christipher Wheeldo…

Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda, Cynthia Erivo, and Tituss Burgess Perform at the Kennedy Center Honors

Des McAnuff Among Winners of Chicago's 2023 Heartstring Awards by Margaret Hall

The awards honor the ingenuity and creativity in the Chicago theatre market.

Video: Get a Sneak Peek at John Jarboe's Rose: You Are Who You Eat, Coming to La MaMa by Meg Masseron

The heartfelt and humorous tribute to Jarboe's twin consumed in womb features original music.

Mbongeni Ngema, South African theatre legend behind the musical ‘Sarafina!’, killed in car crash by Roisin O'Connor

Writer, musician and director was praised for work that reflected ‘the spirit of resistance’

Character Breakdown: PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC Cast Unpacks Their Roles

In this video, watch as the cast of Prayer for the French Republic on Broadway unpacks their roles!

One Critic’s Journal: LA Theater in 2023 by Steven Morris

Land of Idiots By Steven Leigh Morris There’s almost nobody I’ve spoken with who doesn’t anticipate 2024 with dread. The most optimistic assessment is that we’ll be lucky if we ca…

Watch West End Cast of Hadestown Perform 'Way Down Hadestown' by Andrew Gans

Rehearsals are currently underway for the London return of the Tony-winning musical.

Showtools and CHAUVET Professional PXL Curve 12 Reflect Musical History at Mushroom 50 by Michael Eddy

Lighting Director Hugh Taranto, and Programmer/Operator Chad Spenser artfully deployed the fully pixel-mappable CHAUVET Professional COLORado PXL Curve 12 motorized battens to accent the pro…

Robert Nolan, Former President of ATPAM and Manager for Cameron Mackintosh Shows, Passes Away at 69

Robert Nolan, an ATPAM Manager since 1989 and former President, died on Wednesday December 27th at Mt. Sinai West Hospital after a brief illness, surrounded by family and friends. Robert wa…

Why Oprah Didn't Make a Cameo in THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical

Oprah Winfrey is opening up about the surprise cameo in The Color Purple and why she didn't make one herself. While she turned down a potential appearance in the film, the media mogul thinks…

Interview: How HAMILTON Standby Marc delaCruz Took on Two Different Roles in the Same Night

In an exclusive interview, Marc delaCruz discusses the experience of stepping into multiple roles at Hamilton on Broadway.

Video: Watch 'Joyous Montage' From Broadway's Purlie Victorious, Starring Leslie Odom Jr. and Kara Young by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The first-ever Broadway revival of the Ossie Davis play was previously extended through February.

South African Composer Mbongeni Ngema Dies in Car Crash by Margaret Hall

Mr. Ngema was the creative mind behind Sarafina! and the vocal arranger for The Lion King.

The Siegel Column-The 2023-24 Season At The Crossroads by Sandi Durell

By Barbara & Scott Siegel . .  . Here we are at the crossroads of the 2023-24 season. As always, there are things to praise and things left better unspoken. But the bigger picture is mo…

GREASE – Melbourne by Aussie Theatre

Aussie Theatre has 5 x double passes to giveaway to GREASE at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Melbourne on Wednesday 3rd

Video: AMDA Students On 'A Day in the Life' of an Undergraduate

At AMDA, students curate their artistic journey according to their goals, interests and skill sets. While on campus with world-renowned faculty guiding them, they discover their own voice, d…

Kimberly Akimbo’s Alli Mauzey Breathes in the Magic of Being Back on Broadway by Hayley Levitt

Alli Mauzey has been donning her double arm casts as Kimberly Akimbo’s quirky matriarch Pattie for over a year now at Broadway’s Booth Theatre. As a five-time Broadway veteran who launch…

Lesli Margherita to Star in Kevin McDonald: Superstar Concerts by Molly Higgins

The rock opera will be presented at Los Angeles' Hayworth Theatre.

Andrea McArdle to Offer Confessions of a Broadway Baby Next Year by Andrew Gans

The Annie star will return to 54 Below in March.

“I LIKE THE KIDS”: THE CREATION OF “ON THE TOWN”

December 28, 2023: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler

“I LIKE THE KIDS”: THE CREATION OF “ON THE TOWN” by Ron Fassler

Youth and work (and play): Leonard Bernstein at the piano, Jerome Robbins, Betty Comden and Adolph Green.December 28, 2023: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler It’s hard to imagi…

Videos: Watch Tituss Burgess, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Perform at the Kennedy Center Honors

This year's honorees include Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah, and Dionne Warwick. Watch videos of Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ariana DeBose, Tituss Burgess, Dove Ca…

Pete Davidson slated to revive comedy tour at Foxwoods. Here are some fun facts for his anticipated return by Christopher Arnott

Pete Davidson is performing Jan. 6 at Foxwoods' Premier Theater. It's his first show back after the abrupt cancellation of a dozen shows on his current tour.

Listen to Natalie Douglas Sing Cole Porter Classic 'Begin the Beguine' From Upcoming Album by Andrew Gans

Back to the Garden will be available in February from Club44 Records.

Watch Complete 46th Kennedy Center Honors, Celebrating Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Dionne Warwick, More by Andrew Gans

The broadcast features Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ariana DeBose, Ben Platt, Tituss Burgess, and Sigourney Weaver, among many others.

Circle the date: More than 150 things to look forward to around Pittsburgh in 2024 by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Top Seattle-area arts and culture happenings of 2023 by Margo Vansynghel, Michael Rietmulder, Moira Macdonald and Gemma Wilson

From the return of Bumbershoot and Cinerama to the Swift Quake and "Boys in the Boat" premiere, relive the biggest moments in Seattle arts & culture this year.

Wilson (1944) by Trav S.D.

Today marks the 100th anniversary of Woodrow Wilson’s last birthday (he passed away in February, 1924). We’ve previously done posts on Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Lincoln, Teddy Roosev…

The Night of the Iguana ** by Barry Gordin

By: David Sheward December 27, 2023: The revival of Tennessee Williams’ The Night of the Iguana from La Femme Productions at the Pershing Square Signature Center sounded so promising (N…

The Beauties of Life | Rodgers & Hammerstein: In Their Own Words by Rodgers & Hammerstein

The final "In Their Own Words" installment for our 80th anniversary celebration of Rodgers & Hammerstein. Listen to Oscar Hammerstein II discuss seeking the beauties of life. AUDIO EXCERPTS…

Some Like It Pop: Matt and Jenn’s 2023 Pop Culture Favorites by Matt Tamanini

On this episode of “Some Like It Pop,” Jennifer McHugh and Matt Tamanini break down their favorite pop culture items from the year that was 2023. They discuss their favorite TV shows, mo…

Mbongeni Ngema, South African playwright and creator of 'Sarafina!,' has died at 68 by The Associated Press

Renowned South African playwright Mbongeni Ngema was killed in a car crash, his family said. He was best known for creating the hit "Sarafina!," which premiered on Broadway in 1988.

Mbongeni Ngema, South African Musician and ‘Sarafina!’ Creator, Dies at 68 by Patrick Frater

Mbongeni Ngema, a distinguished South African musician and creator of the musical “Sarafina!,” died on Wednesday in a car accident. He was 68. “Ngema was killed in a head-on car accide…

Mbongeni Ngema, Renowned South African Playwright and Creator of ‘Sarafina!,’ Dies at 68 by Georg Szalai

Renowned South African playwright, producer and composer Mbongeni Ngema has died in a car crash at the age of 68, his family said. “Ngema was killed in a head-on car accident while returni…

Arts attendance remains erratic in Pittsburgh, with the symphony lagging the most by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 28th, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 28, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

The Glass Menagerie–Inspired The Whole of Time Begins December 28 by Margaret Hall

The play is staged in the former Chelsea townhouse of acclaimed actors Rip Torn and Geraldine Page.

"Two Truths and One Lie" with Shirine Babb | THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE by A Beautiful Noise Musical

The story of the legendary Neil Diamond comes to life on stage in a gripping and uplifting new musical. Now on Broadway. Tickets now on sale! Learn more about #ABeautifulNoiseMusical at htt…