Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 22, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 22, 2024 and it’s time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 

But first…

Photos: CAA’s Joe Machota Receives Portrait at Sardi’s
by Bruce Glikas
Head of CAA’s theater department Joe Machota recently received his portrait at Sardi’s and BroadwayWorld was there to celebrate. Check out photos here! . (more…) 

Idina Menzel and More Will Receive National Medal of Arts
by Stephi Wild
Idina Menzel and more will receive a National Medal of Arts during a ceremony today, October 21. Among the other recipients are Eva Longoria, Missy Elliott, Spike Lee, Steven Spielberg, Queen Latifah, and more.. (more…) 

Starbucks to Release Exclusive WICKED Drinks & Themed Merchandise
by Josh Sharpe
It’s thrillifying…and delicious! Starbucks is partnering with Universal Pictures to release new, exclusive handcrafted beverages to coincide with the upcoming Wicked movie. The coffee giant will also release new merchandise, such as themed drinkware and Oz-inspired Starbucks Cards.. (more…) 

DEATH BECOMES HER Digital Lottery And Rush Policies Announced
by A.A. Cristi
DEATH BECOMES HER, which begins performances this Wednesday, October 23, 2024, announces its Digital Lottery and Rush Policy for the new musical comedy. . (more…)

Kerry Butler and Santino Fontana Will Lead Industry Reading of THE GRISWOLDS’ BROADWAY VACATION
by Stephi Wild
Kerry Butler and Santino Fontana will lead an upcoming industry reading of The Griswolds’ Broadway Vacation.. (more…)

LIFE OF PI North American Tour Reveals Full Cast
by Chloe Rabinowitz
The cast has been revealed for the US tour of LIFE OF PI. Lolita Chakrabarti’s stage adaptation of Yann Martel’s best-selling novel is a worldwide phenomenon that will now tour across the US. See what cities the tour is coming to and learn how to purchase tickets.. (more…)

See you bright and early tomorrow, BroadwayWorld!