Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Monday, November 20, 2023

'I've been trying to do this for over 30 years' — Billy Porter sings on his terms by Phil Harrell

Following star-making roles in Broadway's Kinky Boots and FX's Pose, Billy Porter has released an original album that plays out like mini-autobiographies: Black Mona Lisa.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:02PM
Friday, November 17, 2023

New Elton John Musical Tammy Faye Is Coming to Broadway by Darryn King

Tammy Faye, a musical about the heavily made-up American televangelist with music by Elton John, is headed to Broadway for the 2024-25 season. In addition to John's music, the score features…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:06AM
Sunday, October 22, 2023

A glittering, high-energy ‘Kinky Boots’ from Rooftop Productions by Dana Roberts

Passion and sparkly glamor strut their stuff in this fun, catchy musical at the Hylton Performing Arts Center. By DANA ROBERTS

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 08:04PM
Wednesday, October 18, 2023

What to expect from The Devil Wears Prada musical 👠 by Official London Theatre

The Devil Wears Prada is a new musical based on the blockbuster film and bestselling novel, strutting into London’s Dominion Theatre in October 2024. It features an original score by music…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:03AM
Tuesday, October 3, 2023

40 Years of Broadway: By Request: Differences of Opinion by JK

40 Years of Broadway: By Request: Differences of Opinion  Before we started our celebration I asked you to make suggestions of the kinds of things we should post about. You had a lot of r…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:33AM
Monday, October 2, 2023

40 Years of Broadway: Creative Influencers: The Designers by JK

40 Years of Broadway: Creative Influencers: The Designers I've been so fortunate to see some of the greatest stage designs of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Many of the master in…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:55AM
Monday, September 25, 2023

40 Years of Broadway: 2003 - 2013: The Standout Performances by JK

40 Years of Broadway: 2003-2013:The Standout Performances Over the years, I've had the great privilege of seeing some of the greatest performers in Broadway history. Some I've caught at th…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:43AM
Friday, September 22, 2023

Broadway/Off-Broadway Update by Barry Gordin

The Wiz, Madwomen of the West By: David Sheward September 25, 2023: The new production of The Wiz has found a Broadway theater and announced dates. The all-African-American cast will eas…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 08:00PM
Sunday, September 17, 2023

“Kinky Boots” Rocks the World with Radical Acceptance—at Berkeley Playhouse by Erin Weitzman

Millennial Notes Lauper & Fierstein’s Musical Mixes Shoemakers & Drag Queens by Erin Weitzman Berkeley Playhouse invites everybody to say “Yeah” to “Kinky Boots”! This is a…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:00PM
Friday, August 18, 2023

Broadway Games: When Pop Musicians Write Musicals! by JK

 Broadway Games: When Pop Musicians Write Musicals! Over the years, many musicians who are famous in the world of popular music have tried their hand at writing original Broadway scores. W…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:25AM
Monday, July 24, 2023
Thursday, July 20, 2023

‘KINKY’ SUITS: HOW THE PRODUCER OF A HIT MUSICAL LANDED IN A BANKRUPTCY COURT BATTLE (EXCLUSIVE) by Philip Boroff

Successful producers rarely publicly discuss filing for bankruptcy. Hal Luftig — whose Kinky Boots  had a lucrative six-year Broadway run — said last week that personal bankruptcy may …

SOURCE: Broadway Journal at 01:45PM
Friday, June 23, 2023

10 Musicals & Plays to Stream This Weekend For Pride

PrideFrom Kinky Boots to Rent, many musicals and plays with LGBTQIA+ representation are available to stream this weekend to celebrate Pride Month. Check out som theatre favorites that you ca…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:13AM
Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Wayne Brady to Star as Title Role in The Wiz on Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

Casting for the title role in the national tour and subsequent Broadway engagement of The Wiz has been announced. Emmy Award winner Wayne Brady will take on the role during the production…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:49PM

Wayne Brady Set For Broadway’s ‘The Wiz’ In Title Role; Alan Mingo Jr. Plays Character On Most Tour Dates by Greg Evans

Five-time Emmy winner and Grammy Award nominee Wayne Brady will play the title character in The Wiz revival when it lands on Broadway in spring 2024, producers announced today, with Doom Pat…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:45AM

Wayne Brady and Alan Mingo Jr. Will Lead THE WIZ on Broadway and Tour

Emmy winner and Grammy Award nominee Wayne Brady (Hamilton, Whose Line Is it Anyway?) and Alan Mingo Jr. (Kinky Boots, Doom Patrol) will lead the production as the Wiz in the all-new …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:33AM
Tuesday, June 6, 2023

You Really Like Them! Complete List of Broadway.com Audience Choice Award-Winning Stars by Broadway.com

A Hiran Abeysekera: Favorite Breakthrough Performance for Life of Pi (2023) Nick Adams: Favorite Diva Performance for Priscilla Queen of the Desert (2011), Favorite Breakthrough Performance …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:25AM
Monday, June 5, 2023

Pride Anthems: In celebration of Pride Month - Millennium Stage (June 10, 2023) by The Kennedy Center

Subscribe to The Kennedy Center! http://bit.ly/2gNFrtb Live Tonight on Millennium Stage: Join us as we celebrate Pride Month with a journey through the past 50 years of Pride Anthems. From …

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:02PM
Wednesday, May 17, 2023

KINKY BOOTS, FALSETTOS & More Among BroadwayHD's Pride Month Selections

BroadwayHD is delivering a variety of titles this June for viewers to stream featuring themes of acceptance, individuality, family dynamics, censorship, freedom of expression, and LGBTQ+ iss…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM

Some Like It Hot, Leopoldstadt Among Outer Critics Circle Award Winners by Caitlin Hornik

The winners of the 2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards were announced on May 16. Broadway’s Some Like It Hot took home the most awards of all productions with five wins. In addition to Outsta…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:42AM
Tuesday, May 16, 2023

2023 Outer Critics Circle Winners Announced: Some Like it Hot, Leopoldstadt Lead Honors by Lauren Yarger

Joshua Satine in Leopoldstadt. Photo: Joan Marcus The cast of Some Like it Hot. Photo: Marc J. Franklin The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 10:29AM
Friday, April 28, 2023

Jerry Mitchell to Receive 2023 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award by Caitlin Hornik

Director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell will receive the 2023 Isabelle Stevenson Award. The Tony Awards Administration Committee has recognized Mitchell for his dedication and contribution…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:32AM
Thursday, April 27, 2023

BroadwayHD by Barry Gordin

Surprise Mother with the Gift of Theater from BroadwayHD for only $99.99/year on her special day! April 27, 2023: This Mother’s Day give your mom the gift of theatre with a BroadwayHD s…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 12:29PM

2023 Outer Critics Circle Nominations Announced by Lauren Yarger

Broadway musical New York, New York leads the pack with twelve nominations, followed by Some Like It Hot with ten nods. Downstate and Leopoldstadt lead the plays, with six nominations each. …

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 07:20AM
Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Broadway’s smash-hit Kinky Boots set to take Auckland and Wellington in 2023 by Belaid S

Prepare to be enthralled, New Zealand, as the internationally acclaimed musical Kinky Boots is set to dazzle audiences in Auckland

SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 09:06PM
Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Easter Bonnet Competition - Top Fundraisers by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

After wins by Hamilton, Sunset Boulevard, Kinky Boots and more, which show will take home the prize of Top Fundraiser at next week's Easter Bonnet Competition? 🏆 Get tickets to be there i…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:54PM
Sunday, April 9, 2023

Exclusive: Oh My Pod You Guys- Thank Goodness! It's Carrie St. Louis

This week, Jayke is joined by Broadway's Carrie St. Louis to talk about her incredible theatrical career, including her time as Glinda in Wicked. Carrie shares her experience playing Sherrie…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06PM
Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Video: Celebrate 10 Years of KINKY BOOTS

Today is the 10th anniversary of Kinky Boots! To celebrate, watch videos of the original, London, and off-Broadway casts!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:24PM
Sunday, March 26, 2023

LIVE Audience Arrivals from SWEENEY TODD Opening Night Red Carpet by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge is LIVE from the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre with the red carpet arrivals for opening night of SWEENEY TODD! For the first time since 1980, Broadway audiences can …

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:32PM
Wednesday, February 22, 2023

West End vs Broadway: & Juliet — Oliver Tompsett and Stark Sands by TheaterMania

Well, do we have a "Larger Than Life" edition of West End vs. Broadway for you today?! Now that the hit jukebox musical & Juliet is taking New York by storm, we thought we'd set up a little…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:27AM

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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
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