Original Little Shop of Horrors Choreographer, Edie Cowan, Has Died by Margaret Hall

Ms. Cowan was originally a performer, appearing in the original Broadway productions of Annie and Funny Girl.

Actress and Choreographer Edie Cowan Passes Away at 88

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actor, dancer, and choreographer Edie Cowan passed away on May 22 at the age of 83. A multi-faceted artist, she lent her talents to numerous producti…

Ramin Karimloo on Conquering Comedy as the King of Pirates! The Penzance Musical by Brooke Frischer

If you’ve seen Ramin Karimloo on stage, chances are you’ve seen him capture audiences in a troubled but lovable role (Les Miz’s Jean Valjean, Funny Girl’s Nick Arnstein, The Phantom …

LIGHTS OUT is Unforgettable! by New York Theatre Workshop

EXTENDED RUN through JUNE 29 only! Tickets and more at https://www.nytw.org/show/lights-out-nat-king-cole/ *** *** *** On December 17th, 1957, it was LIGHTS OUT on "The Nat ‘King’ Cole…

Frank DiLella and Gracie Lawrence Join HELLO, DOLLY! Concert at Carnegie Hall

Spectrum News NY1's Frank DiLella will join Lee Roy Reams to co-host Hello, Dolly!, the company's one-night-only concert on Monday, June 23, at 8:00 p.m. at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium/…

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 29, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 29, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele & Nicho…

Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele & Nicholas Christopher Will Lead CHESS on Broadway- Watch Promo Video

It's official! As BroadwayWorld first reported last week, Chess is coming back to Broadway. Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit (Moulin Rouge), Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele (Funny Girl) and Nich…

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 23, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 23, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: Michael Mayer-Directed CHESS To Open…

Michael Mayer-Directed CHESS To Open On Broadway In Fall 2025

The long-rumored Broadway revival of Chess is officially moving forward. A series of newly released Equity casting notices confirm that the cult-favorite musical will return to Broadway in F…

Lea Michele Discusses New Tour and Future Broadway Return in New Interview

Broadway's Lea Michele recently joined the hit podcast Therapuss, hosted by Jake Shane, to discuss her multifaceted career, including her new tour, Glee, and her return to Broadway in Funny …

Colman Domingo & Patricia reflect on Nat King Cole's legacy in LIGHTS OUT: NAT "KING" COLE by New York Theatre Workshop

"He ran his leg of the race so that we can now run ours." GET TICKETS: https://www.nytw.org/show/lights-out-nat-king-cole/ *** *** *** On December 17th, 1957, it was LIGHTS OUT on "The Nat…

Harvey Fierstein to Receive Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre by Darryn King

Four-time Tony-winning playwright, actor, author and quilter Harvey Fierstein will receive the 2025 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre at this year's Tony Awards. �…

Annie: Dance Arrangement with David Dabbon | Stratford Festival 2025 by Stratford Festival

Step into the rehearsal hall with us as… Broadway composer and arranger David Dabbon talks about the additional dance music he has arranged and orchestrated for Annie. David's job is to ta…

Beanie Feldstein Joins Upcoming Season of Only Murders in the Building by Logan Culwell-Block

The Funny Girl and Hello, Dolly! Broadway star joins a cast including fellow stage alum Steve Martin and Martin Short.

Odds & Ends: Gloria Estefan to Co-Host Talkback at Real Women Have Curves, Beanie Feldstein Joins Only Murders in the Building and More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Gloria Estefan and Joy Huerta to Host Special Talkback at Real Women Have Curves On April 22, Gloria Estefan and Joy Huerta (of the…

“BYE BYE BIRDIE” AT 65: THAT’S A LOT OF LIVING by Ron Fassler

Chita Rivera and Dick Van Dyke perform “Rosie” in “Bye Bye Birdie” (1960).Producer Edward Padula was worried. He liked the show he was working hard to raise money for, but he was ta…

Lea Michele’s New Tour Is a Musical Memoir 30 Years in the Making by Paul Wontorek

Lea Michele is thrilled to share a milestone moment: “April marks 30 years that I’ve been working on Broadway!” she gushed during an interview for an upcoming episode of The Broadway S…

Lea Michele on Her Concert Tour & Broadway Career by Broadway.com

GLEE, SPRING AWAKENING and FUNNY GIRL favorite Lea Michele speaks with Broadway.com Editor-in-Chief Paul Wontorek about her upcoming concert tour.

On March 26, 1964: Funny Girl Opens on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The musical and subsequent film would make an international star of Barbra Streisand.

Superb cast makes first national tour of ‘Funny Girl’ especially memorable by Alan Smason

By ALAN SMASON, WYES-TV Theatre Critic (“Steppin’ Out“) It’s hard to believe, but until three years ago there had never been a revival of Funny Girl on Broadway. The starring vehicle…

Odds & Ends: Dorian Gray Star Sarah Snook and Glengarry's Kieran Culkin Have a Succession Reunion on Broadway and More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. A Succession reunion on Broadway On Tuesday, former onscreen siblings Kieran Culkin and Sarah Snook—both beginning performances …

Lea Michele Announces Solo Concert Tour by Molly Higgins

The Funny Girl star will offer songs she performed on Glee, in Spring Awakening, and more.

Amber Ardolino Joins Titanique as Céline Dion by Darryn King

Amber Ardolino will join the downtown musical comedy Titanique as Céline Dion. She replaces Dee Roscioli, who will play her final performance at the Daryl Roth Theatre on March 16.  Ard…

Lea Michele Hints at the Return of GLEE's Rachel Berry

Could Lea Michele be reprising her role of Rachel Berry from Glee? The Funny Girl star has recently been teasing a musical announcement and is now asking her followers what songs Rachel Berr…

At This Theatre: The Majestic by JK

At This Theatre: The Majestic Lately, the Majestic Theatre has been in the news lately. First, after more than three and a half decades, it lost its longest-running tenant, The Phantom of t…

Playlist: The Greatest Broadway Love Songs

Enjoy songs from musicals like The Bridges of Madison County, Hadestown, Wicked, Carousel, The Sound of Music, The Color Purple, Aida, West Side Story, The Phantom of the Opera, South Pacifi…

Hello, Gorgeous!: “Funny Girl” Makes Its Kravis Center Debut by Samara Smukler

This Broadway classic is back! Funny Girl, which embarked on a national tour following its hit Broadway revival, is dazzling audiences at the Kravis Center all week long. Directed by Michae…

Broadway Games: Where Haven't We Seen You Before III: Wicked Edition by JK

Broadway Games: Where Haven't We Seen You Before III Wicked Edition Pick the one show each Wicked cast member hasn't been in: 1. Eden Espinosa (former Elphaba)     A. Broadway: Brooklyn…

My Take: Broadway's "Gypsy" Starring Audra McDonald by Frank Rizzo

The show: The Broadway revival of the musical “Gypsy.” …

Idina Menzel performs 'Don't Rain On My Parade' | Olivier Awards 2013 with Mastercard by Official London Theatre

Broadway legend Idina Menzel performs Funny Girl's 'Don't Rain On My Parade' at the Olivier Awards 2013 with Mastercard. Official London Theatre is the number one site to get theatre ticket…

'Funny Girl,' Totally Rad fest, RV Show and more things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette