The popular Broadway play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which has been running at the Lyric Theatre since April 22, 2018, announced a major cast change of 27 members, including the lead roles of Harry Potter and Hermione Granger, starting March 20, 2019. At Broadway brings you the latest news straight from New York! Harry Potter and the Cursed …Read more
The hit musical Jersey Boys made its Off-Broadway return at New World Stages on November 22, 2017. Here is a rare look behind the scenes of this beloved production, offering an exclusive video glimpse into the backstage world of the show. Jersey Boys Tickets and Show Information The story of the legendary pop group The Four Seasons Set in the …Read more
The Broadway revival of “Kiss Me, Kate,” opening in February 2019, has released a new rehearsal video, so here is a first look. Kiss Me, Kate tickets and show details “Kiss Me, Kate” begins performances on February 14, 2019 The classic musical “Kiss Me, Kate,” often cited as a touchstone for modern Broadway jazz style, begins preview performances in February. …Read more
The hit Broadway musical “Waitress,” which began performances at the Lena Horne Theatre on March 25, 2016, has announced that Sara Bareilles—the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter who wrote all the music and lyrics for the show—will return to the stage. Here’s the latest update for Broadway fans. Waitress Tickets and Show Information Limited engagement: January 7 – February 3 Based on the …Read more
The Broadway play “To Kill a Mockingbird” officially opened at the Shubert Theatre on December 13, 2018. Based on the bestselling novel with over 50 million copies sold worldwide, this long-awaited stage adaptation drew a host of celebrities to its opening night. Here’s a look at the premiere and the creative team behind this acclaimed production. To Kill a Mockingbird …Read more
After running for over 15 years since its premiere in 2003, the beloved puppet musical “Avenue Q” is coming to an end. The show won three Tony Awards in 2004 — Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, and Best Original Score — before briefly closing on Broadway and returning in 2009 as an Off-Broadway production due to popular demand. …Read more
The groundbreaking Broadway musical “Hamilton” made history at the 2016 Tony Awards, earning 16 nominations and winning 11 awards, including Best Musical – the most wins in Tony history at the time. Its creator and star, Lin-Manuel Miranda, who wrote the book, music, and lyrics, will now receive another honor: a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, unveiled on …Read more
The blockbuster Broadway musical “Dear Evan Hansen”, which opened on December 4, 2016 and continues to sell out performances, has upsized into a major motion picture. The original Tony-Award winning lead Ben Platt handed over the torch to Taylor Trensch on stage, yet the musical’s popularity remains unwavering. We’re excited to share that a live-action film adaptation has been officially …Read more
The hit musicals “School of Rock” and “Kinky Boots” have already announced their Broadway closing dates, as covered in our earlier news updates (July 17 and September 30). Now, three more beloved Broadway productions have revealed their final performance dates. Some of these shows will end as early as December, meaning this could be your last chance ever to see …Read more
New York’s Broadway is home to the world’s most celebrated musicals. With more than fifty shows running simultaneously across Broadway and Off-Broadway venues, the total box office for the week of November 25 to December 1, 2018 came to an astonishing $37,805,785.34 (approx. ¥4.28 billion). Below are the top 10 musical productions by weekly gross during that period. *Updated December …Read more
