Harvey Fierstein on Gay Marriage Decision: 'Idiots Like Bill Maher' Don't Understand Why the Arts Matter by Jessica Showers

KINKY BOOTS book writer and Broadway star Harvey Fierstein penned a guest column for The Hollywood Reporter following today's Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage. He credits the arts…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 7:32pm on June 26, 2015[SHARE]

Mayor De Blasio Remarries Tom Kirdahy and Terrence McNally! by Jessica Showers

Mayor De Blasio marked the Supreme Court's landmark decision on same-sex marriage today by remarrying his college roommate, THE VISIT producer Tom Kirdahy, and his husband, playwright Terren…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 5:27pm on June 26, 2015[SHARE]

THE O.C. MUSICAL Will Arrive in Los Angeles This August by Jessica Showers

The creators of THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY OF CRUEL INTENSIONS, currently running at Rockwell Table amp Stage in Los Angeles, have another drama-filled adaptation in the wings -- THE O.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 4:55pm on June 26, 2015[SHARE]

WAKE UP with BWW 6/26/2015 - 'FIVE POINTS', GREY GARDENS Auction and More! by Jessica Showers

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 NYC readings, a GREY GARDENS au…

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Harry Potter's Parents to Take Center Stage in New West End Play by Jessica Showers

You won't need a Time Turner to flash back to the days before Harry Potter became a legend. The Daily Mail writes that HARRY POTTER author J.K. Rowling and ONCE director John Tiffany have cr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 7:45pm on June 25, 2015[SHARE]

WAKE UP with BWW 6/25/2015 - AMAZING GRACE, RUTHLESS! and More! by Jessica Showers

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 AMAZING GRACE arrives on Broadway, RUT…

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WAKE UP with BWW 6/24/2015 - A NEW BRAIN, BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM and More! by Jessica Showers

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 Jonathan Groff is looking for A NEW BR…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 9:18am on June 24, 2015[SHARE]

WAKE UP with BWW 6/23/2015 - Peters Signs 'STELLA & CHARLIE', HAIRSPRAY at The Muny! by Jessica Showers

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 Bernadette Peters signs hernew kids bo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 9:03am on June 23, 2015[SHARE]

WAKE UP with BWW 6/22/2015 - Kleban Prize, 'MIDSUMMER' in Theaters and More! by Jessica Showers

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 Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre i…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 9:40am on June 22, 2015[SHARE]

WAKE UP with BWW 6/19/2015 - Father's Day Weekend! by Jessica Showers

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 Benefits, readings, concerts, a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:13am on June 19, 2015[SHARE]

WAKE UP with BWW 6/18/2015 - SIGNIFICANT OTHER, 'FAUSTUS', Parsons and More! by Jessica Showers

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 off-Broadway openings and a starry…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 9:02am on June 18, 2015[SHARE]

BWW Interviews: Todd Graff Talks 'Rivalries, Love Affairs & Sensational Musical Numbers' of CAMP 2; Plus How YOU Can Be in the Movie & Pick th by Jessica Showers

As BroadwayWorld revealed yesterday, director Todd Graff unexpectedly unveiled a website for a sequel to his 2003 cult indie movie musical CAMP.In the wake of Graff's announcement, BroadwayW…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:01am on June 17, 2015[SHARE]

WAKE UP with BWW 6/17/2015 - ON YOUR FEET! Opens in Chicago and More! by Jessica Showers

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 ON YOUR FEET opensin Chicago, Broadway…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 8:58am on June 17, 2015[SHARE]

WAKE UP with BWW 6/16/2015 - THE TEMPEST in the Park and More! by Jessica Showers

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 TEMPEST, with Jesse Tyler Ferguson…

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WAKE UP with BWW 6/15/2015 - GLORIA, MY FAIR LADY at The Muny & More! by Jessica Showers

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 another big night for off-Broadwa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 9:14am on June 15, 2015[SHARE]

WAKE UP with BWW 6/12/2015 - ANASTASIA, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, ALLEGIANCE and More! by Jessica Showers

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 new ANASTASIA musical gets …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 9:20am on June 12, 2015[SHARE]

WAKE UP with BWW 6/11/2015 - TAJ, CONSENT, POLITICS, DREAM Open Off-Broadway! by Jessica Showers

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 an off-Broadway extravaganza with…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 9:19am on June 11, 2015[SHARE]

WAKE UP with BWW 6/10/2015 - Lane & THE NANCE, 10 OUT OF 12, Marion as Joan and More! by Jessica Showers

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 Nathan Lane appears for a screening of…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 9:07am on June 10, 2015[SHARE]

WAKE UP with BWW 6/9/2015 - Jason Alexander Joins 'FISH' and More! by Jessica Showers

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 Jason Alexander comes home to Broadway…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 9:03am on June 9, 2015[SHARE]

WAKE UP with BWW 6/8/2015 - A Night of Reunions - BOMBSHELL, 'HONEYMOON' and More! by Jessica Showers

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 cast of NBC's SMASH reunites on Br…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 9:28am on June 8, 2015[SHARE]

WAKE UP with BWW 6/5/2015 - Tonys, Tonys, Tonys! by Jessica Showers

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 TONY AWARDS What else

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 8:22am on June 5, 2015[SHARE]

WAKE UP with BWW 6/4/2015 - Silverstone is 'GOOD STOCK' and More! by Jessica Showers

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 Alicia Silverstone returns to the stag…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 8:37am on June 4, 2015[SHARE]

WAKE UP with BWW 6/3/2015 - HEISENBERG, SCHOOL OF ROCK Concerts and More! by Jessica Showers

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 plays open off-Broadway, Andrew Ll…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 8:49am on June 3, 2015[SHARE]

WAKE UP with BWW 6/2/2015 - Eisenberg's THE SPOILS, Estefan's ON YOUR FEET! and More! by Jessica Showers

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 Jesse Eisenberg returns to the stage, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 9:04am on June 2, 2015[SHARE]

WAKE UP with BWW 6/1/2015 - Theatre World Awards, Sondheim in Philly and More! by Jessica Showers

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 Three awards ceremonies take place ton…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 9:49am on June 1, 2015[SHARE]