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Wednesday, March 18

CATS: The Jellicle Ball begins previews on Broadway

Becky Shaw begins previews on Broadway

Video: Miriam Silverman Unpacks the Nuance of Acting for Stage vs. Screen by Robert Bannon Tony Award winner Miriam Silverman joins me for a BroadwayWorld Exclusive to reflect on her unforgettable Broadway journey — from her acclaimed, Tony-winning performance in The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window to the whirlwind of awards season and what it means to be recognized by the theatre community at that level. Miriam opens up about the craft, the discipline, and the heart it takes to sustain a career rooted in powerful storytelling.. (more…)

Photos: Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett in Rehearsals for BEACHES on Broadway by Chloe Rabinowitz You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for the upcoming Broadway production of Beaches, A New Musical at the Majestic Theatre. The production stars Jessica Vosk, Kelli Barrett and more.. (more…)

Photos: Aubrey Plaza Visits The New Queens of SIX on Broadway by Chloe Rabinowitz Aubrey Plaza and her sister, Renee Plaza, visited the new Queens of Six on Broadway at the Lena Horne Theatre. See photos of Aubrey and Renee with the cast of Six! . (more…)

Photos: Mark William Performs ‘If I Can Dream’ Album Celebration Show by Genevieve Rafter Keddy Three-time BroadwayWorld Award winner Mark William packed The Green Room 42 once again to celebrate the release of his album ‘If I Can Dream. Check out photos below!. (more…) Photos: Highlights From the 98th Oscars: Barbra Streisand, MOULIN ROUGE! Reunion & More by Josh Sharpe The 98th Academy Awards aired on Sunday, and we have collected photos from some of our favorite moments from the ceremony below, featuring Barbra Streisand, Josh Groban, Moulin Rouge! stars Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman and more. Check out the photos below.. (more…) Photos: Inside the MEXODUS Musical Showcase at SXSW with Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson by Josh Sharpe On Sunday at SXSW 2026, Audible presented SXSW’s first-ever showcase of a musical with “Mexodus: A Musical Journey Across Borders” performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson. Check out photos from the event here. . (more…)

The Business Behind National Tours and Their Effect on Broadway
by Ben Waterhouse
It’s the heart of Broadway Touring announcement season, where venues around the country announce what shows they are planning to present across the country over the next year. Over 50 venues have already announced their seasons for next year, and there are hundreds more still yet to come. . (more…)

CEO Matt Upshaw Acquires Advertising and Marketing Agency Serino Coyne
by Stephi Wild
Current CEO of Serino Coyne, Matt Upshaw, has assumed independent ownership of the advertising and marketing agency. Learn more about the acquisition here!. (more…)

SINNERS and THE PITT Among Winners at 63rd Annual ICG Publicists Awards

by Josh Sharpe

The 63rd Annual ICG Publicists Awards were recently unveiled, with major awards going to the publicity campaigns for Sinners and The Pitt, with Kate Hudson awarded the Motion Picture Showperson of the Year Award.. (more…)

Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at the Carrollwood Cultural Center

by Peter Nason

We forgive any flaws in the production because, with Patty Smithey as Jesus and Evan Lomba as Judas, it’s triumphant.. (more…)

Review: ANCIENT GREASE, The Vaults

by Franco Milazzo

At The Vaults, Ancient Grease arrives with impeccable comic timing. The leather-jacketed mythology of Grease has rarely been far from London’s cultural bloodstream. Indeed, the city has been particularly well supplied with it of late thanks to Secret Cinema, which mounted Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical in Battersea Park last year.. (more…)

Review: VIKINGS: THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE, Dock X

by Franco Milazzo

After the recent avalanche of historical exhibitions which have stretched the “immersive” beyond the point of plausibility, is Vikings worth the trek to Dock X? . (more…)

Michael James Scott Will Depart ALADDIN in May

by Stephi Wild

Michael James Scott, Aladdin’s longest-running Genie and an original cast member, will play his final performance Sunday, May 3. Learn more about Scott and Aladdin here!. (more…)

CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Launches Digital Lottery and Rush Policies
by Stephi Wild
Digital lottery and rush policies have been announced for the new Broadway production of the wildly acclaimed, award-winning CATS: The Jellicle Ball, which begins preview performances Wednesday, March 18.. (more…)

28 Off-Broadway Shows Will Offer $20 Tickets as Part of 20at20 Promotion
by Stephi Wild
28 Off-Broadway productions will participate in the 20th Anniversary edition of 20at20, the biannual celebration of Off-Broadway theater. Learn more about the participating shows here!. (more…)

THE FEAR OF 13 Launches In-Person Rush and Digital Lottery Policies
by Stephi Wild
In-person rush and digital lottery policies have been announced for the Broadway premiere of Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe Award nominee Tessa Thompson.. (more…)

Full Cast Set for MEAN GIRLS Regional Premiere at La Mirada
by Chloe Rabinowitz

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment have revealed full casting for the Southern California regional theatre premiere of Mean Girls, book by Tina Fey.. (more…)

AGATHA CHRISTIE’S THE HOLLOW Will Embark on UK & Ireland Tour Beginning in October
by Stephi Wild
Producers Fiery Angel and director Lucy Bailey partner once again to bring one of Agatha Christie’s most psychologically charged mysteries to the stage. Learn more here!. (more…)

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