Hairspray

Family Reunion: Marissa Jaret Winokur Rejoins HAIRSPRAY Dec. 9

The producers of the hit Broadway musical Hairspray have announced that Marissa Jaret Winokur will reprise her Tony Award-winning performance as Tracy Turnblad when she rejoins the cast Tuesday, December 9 through the final performance Sunday, January 4, 2009 at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre. (more...)

BWW TV: CHICAGO 'Talkback Tuesdays' with William Ivey Long

CHICAGO's "Talk Tuesdays" were designed to provide theatergoers with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of CHICAGO! The latest "Talkback" " featured a post-show conversation with five-time Tony Award-winning costume designer William Ivey Long. (more...)

SISTER ACT: The Musical Opens at London Palladium 6/2

Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment have announced that they will produce the Premiere of SISTER ACT, a divine new musical comedy based on the international hit movie. The show will open at the home of family entertainment, the London Palladium, on Tuesday June 2, 2009, with previews from Wednesday May 6th. (more...)

BWW TV: Off-Broadway's Cherry Lane Struggles with Economy

As the oldest, continuously running Off-Broadway theatre in New York, the Cherry Lane Theatre is one of the many businesses in the city that are beginning to feel the pressure of a collapsing economy. James Sims reports... (more...)

Photo Coverage: HAIRSPRAY Welcomes Back Harvey!

Harvey Fierstein returned to his Tony-winning role as the greatest Broadway mother of them all, Edna Turnblad in Hairspray on Tuesday, November 11th. BroadwayWorld was there to cheer our favorite "Mama" on as he celebrated becoming a "Hairhopper" again! (more...)

BWW TV: Upright's West Side Stories: 'Spring Awakening' Opens in LA

BroadwayWorld.com, the premiere theatre site on the internet, is proud to continue its newest offering in the streaming video space. 'Upright's West Side Stories' chronicles the adventures Upright Cabaret producer/hosts Chris Isaacson and Shane Scheel as they travel the left coast in search of great theatre... and a few cocktails. (more...)

'Go Mama Go Go Go!' Fierstein Returns to HAIRSPRAY Tonight, 11/11

Harvey Fierstein will reprise his Tony-winning performance as Edna Turnblad beginning tonight! (more...)

Photo Flash: GLIMPSES OF THE MOON at the Algonquin

GLIMPSES OF THE MOON, a Jazz Age musical with book & lyrics by Tajlei Levis and music by John Mercurio, choreographed by Denis Jones, and directed by Marc Bruni, premiered with a sold-out run in the Oak Room last winter. GLIMPSES OF THE MOON is back by popular demand for an ongoing run at Off-Broadway's Oak Room in the Algonquin Hotel (59 West 44th Street, between 5th and 6th Ave.). Performances began Sunday, October 26. (more...)

Special BroadwayWorld Offer: Tickets Now on Sale for WEST SIDE STORY on Broadway

This spring, WEST SIDE STORY returns to Broadway in a groundbreaking new production. (more...)

Baltimore/Washington Backstage - November 8, 2008

Theater news from Broadway and the Baltimore/Washington area. (more...)

Photo Flash: La Cage Aux Folles at the Playhouse Theatre

Chocolate Factory Productions, Sonia Friedman Productions, David Ian Productions, The Ambassador Theatre Group, David Mirvish, Tulchin/Bartner and Jamie Hendry will present La Cage aux Folles with music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman and a book by Harvey Fierstein. (more...)

Donna Vivino Soars as Elphaba in WICKED Tour Starting 11/5

The North American tour of WICKED, Broadway’s biggest blockbuster, welcomes Donna Vivino as Elphaba starting tomorrow, November 5th at The Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis. (more...)

Mauzey, Dodd, Kern, and O'Malley Join WICKED Cast 11/11

Now entering its 6th year on Broadway, the musical blockbuster WICKED will welcome new cast members in the coming week. Beginning performances Tuesday, November 11, MARCIE DODD will assume the role of Elphaba and ALLI MAUZEY will assume the role of Glinda. Also joining the company are KEVIN KERN in the role of Fiyero and BRYNN O'MALLEY as Nessarose. ALEX BRIGHTMAN will assume the role of Boq on Tuesday, November 4. (more...)

Photo Coverage: 'The Broadway Workshop' with HAIRSPRAY Film Star Nikki Blonsky!

The Broadway Workshop, Manhattan's fastest growing acting program for young artists, teamed up with Golden Globe nominated TV and movie star Nikki Blonsky, for its one day 'Hairspray' musical workshop. THE HAIRSPRAY WORKSHOP, took place on November 1, 2008 in New York City. This Workshop gave students the opportunity to work on every area of musical theater performance. (more...)

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Spencer Liff of 'Equus'...Yes, 'Equus'!

The former child performer and reigning 'best dancer on Broadway' takes a dramatic non-human role. (more...)

Photo Coverage: 'TalkBack Tuesdays' at CHICAGO with William Ivey Long

Designed to provide theatergoers with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of Chicago, the latest "Talkback Tuesdays" offering took place on Tuesday, October 28, 2008. It featured a post-show conversation with five-time Tony Award-winning costume designer William Ivey Long. (more...)

BWW TV: 4th Annual BROADWAY CABARET FESTIVAL at Town Hall

The 4th Annual Broadway Cabaret Festival concluded on Sunday, October 19th with Broadway Originals! After the concert the cast took a few short steps next door to Spanky's BBQ for a little post show celebrating, our BWW TV cameras were there to bring you all the fun! (more...)

Photo Coverage: Laura Bell Bundy Performs JUST ME at Feinsteins

Laura Bell Bundy made her Feinstein's debut with JUST ME last night, Thursday, October 30th. JUST ME features Laura Bell singing Broadway songs as well as her own original material. There is an encore performance on Saturday Nov 1st, 2008. BroadwayWorld was there to cheer our favorite Broadway Belle on! (more...)

BWW Asks: 'What's Your Favorite Halloween Memory?'

Monsters, Witches and Ogres... OH MY! What better place to celebrate the spooks and creeps of HALLOWEEN than The Great Fright Way? In the spirit of good fun and festivities, BroadwayWorld asked some of New York's finest Broadway and Off-Broadway actors to share their craziest MEMORIES of Halloween... with PHOTOS! (more...)