Exclusive: Aisha Jackson is Getting Ready to Spotlight Black Excellence on Broadway

Video: Watch Highlights of Nicholas Christopher, Billy Porter & More in JELLY'S LAST JAM [BroadwayWorld]( Daily Newsletter Feb. 22, 2024 [Sponsor Image]( BROUGHT TO YOU BY... NYC OFF-BROADWAY WEEK The excitement is back! NYC Off-Broadway Week returns from February 12 to March 3. [Click Here for More Info]( [] [Exclusive: Aisha Jackson is Getting Ready to Spotlight Black Excellence on Broadway]( [Exclusive: Aisha Jackson is Getting Ready to Spotlight Black Excellence on Broadway]( In this video, watch as Broadway's Aisha Jackson chats more about her upcoming show and gives BroadwayWorld an exclusive sneak peek of 'Being Good Isn... [Read Article]( [fb]( [tw]( [] [Video: Watch Highlights of Nicholas Christopher, Billy Porter & More in JELLY'S LAST JAM]( [Video: Watch Highlights of Nicholas Christopher, Billy Porter & More in JELLY'S LAST JAM]( In this video, watch highlights of Jelly's Last Jam at New York City Center Encores!.... [Read Article]( [fb]( [tw]( [] [Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for JELLY'S LAST JAM at Encores!]( [Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for JELLY'S LAST JAM at Encores!]( In this video, watch as the cast of Encores! Jelly's Last Jam meets the press and gives a special sneak peek of 'Jelly's Jam' and 'Play the Music for ... [Read Article]( [fb]( [tw]( BWW Quick Poll Are you planning a trip to Southern California in the next 6-12 months? [Yes]( [No]( [] [Review: HADESTOWN, Lyric Theatre]( [Spacer] [Review: HADESTOWN, Lyric Theatre]( Created with director Rachel Chavkin, it’s a story of tragic love and politics, defeat and defiance. An epic anthem for the lovers and the runaways. The actors mostly new to Hadestown, Hades’ underground factory, with only Gloria Onitiri returning as... [Read Article]( [fb]( [tw]( [ALADDIN To Celebrate 10 Years On Broadway With A Special Performance In March!]( [Spacer] [ALADDIN To Celebrate 10 Years On Broadway With A Special Performance In March!]( Disney's hit musical adventure Aladdin will celebrate ten years on Broadway with a very special performance on March 28.... [Read Article]( [fb]( [tw]( [DEAR ENGLAND Stage Play Set For BBC Series; Joseph Fiennes to Reprise Role in James Graham's Adaptation]( [Spacer] [DEAR ENGLAND Stage Play Set For BBC Series; Joseph Fiennes to Reprise Role in James Graham's Adaptation]( The BBC has commissioned Dear England, a new drama series adapted from James Graham’s (Sherwood, The Way, Quiz) hit National Theatre play. Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid’s Tale, Shakespeare in Love) will star as Gareth Southgate. Rupert Goold (Judy, Ki... [Read Article]( [fb]( [tw]( [Photos: Mary Kate Morrissey Shares Photos from Rehearsals for WICKED on Broadway]( [Spacer] [Photos: Mary Kate Morrissey Shares Photos from Rehearsals for WICKED on Broadway]( WICKED will welcome new cast members to the Gershwin Theatre this spring. The newest Elpheba on Broadway, Mary Kate Morrissey, shared photos from the rehearsal room. See the latest additions to Oz!... [Read Article]( [fb]( [tw]( [Video: Get A First Look At BEETLEJUICE in Brazil]( [Spacer] [Video: Get A First Look At BEETLEJUICE in Brazil]( Get a first look at the Brazil company of Beetlejuice performing The Whole Being Dead Thing in an all-new video. Based on Tim Burton's dearly beloved film, BEETLEJUICE tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose life changes ... [Read Article]( [fb]( [tw]( [Video: Watch Taylor Swift Play Maria in THE SOUND OF MUSIC in Resurfaced Footage]( [Spacer] [Video: Watch Taylor Swift Play Maria in THE SOUND OF MUSIC in Resurfaced Footage]( After photos of the Taylor Swift playing Sandy in Grease surfaced earlier this year, new videos of the GRAMMY-winner playing Maria in a youth production of The Sound of Music is gaining traction on TikTok. Swift played the role in a childrens product... [Read Article]( [fb]( [tw]( [THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA to Continue International Tour in China in 2024]( [Spacer] [THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA to Continue International Tour in China in 2024]( Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera will be continuing its international tour, opening in Shenzhen, China on July 2, 2024.... [Read Article]( [fb]( [tw]( [Jonathan Groff, Jessica Lange, Kandi Burruss & Schele Williams to be Honored at 2024 Drama League Awards]( [Spacer] [Jonathan Groff, Jessica Lange, Kandi Burruss & Schele Williams to be Honored at 2024 Drama League Awards]( The Drama League has revealed the 2024 Special Recognition Honorees of The 90th Annual Drama League Awards. Learn about the honorees!... [Read Article]( [fb]( [tw]( [L. Morgan Lee, Bonnie Milligan, Julie Benko & More to Join CSC's CLASSICS GONE MAD!]( [Spacer] [L. Morgan Lee, Bonnie Milligan, Julie Benko & More to Join CSC's CLASSICS GONE MAD!]( Classic Stage Company will present Classics Gone Mad!, a benefit event directed by Cara Akselrad and Eric Ulloa. See which stars are taking part and learn how to purchase tickets!... [Read Article]( [fb]( [tw]( [Broadway Producer and Manager Ira Bernstein Passes Away at 94]( [Spacer] [Broadway Producer and Manager Ira Bernstein Passes Away at 94]( BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the death of Broadway producer Ira Bernstein, who passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 21, 2023 in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was 94 years old.... [Read Article]( [fb]( [tw]( [Up on the Marquee: PATRIOTS]( [Spacer] [Up on the Marquee: PATRIOTS]( Check out photos of the new Broadway marquee at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, where Patriots will open later this season.... [Read Article]( [fb]( [tw]( [Photos: Go Behind-the-Scenes of the Broadway-Bound SMASH Workshop]( [Spacer] [Photos: Go Behind-the-Scenes of the Broadway-Bound SMASH Workshop]( SMASH is soon heading to Broadway, but first, it had a workshop, which was presented in NYC. Check out behind-the-scenes photos from the cast & creatives!... [Read Article]( [fb]( [tw]( Hot This Week [Vanessa Williams Will Play Miranda Priestly in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical]( [Spacer] [Vanessa Williams Will Play Miranda Priestly in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical]( Vanessa Williams will take on the role of Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada musical, coming to London this year... [Read Article]( [fb]( [tw]( [Limited-Edition WICKED Record to be Released for Record Store Day 2024]( [Spacer] [Limited-Edition WICKED Record to be Released for Record Store Day 2024]( A special Wicked record is set to be released for this year's Record Store Day, taking place on April 20, 2024! ... [Read Article]( [fb]( [tw]( [Inside the WICKED Movie Teaser Trailer: What's New & What You Might Have Missed]( [Spacer] [Inside the WICKED Movie Teaser Trailer: What's New & What You Might Have Missed]( Check out a shot-by-shot analysis of the Wicked movie musical teaser trailer, showcasing what's new for the film adaptation and what you may have missed on your first watch, including new scenes for the film, what may be expanded, and what we can ass... [Read Article]( [fb]( [tw]( [Rialto Chatter: Will SWEENEY TODD Close Following Departure of Aaron Tveit & Sutton Foster?]( [Spacer] [Rialto Chatter: Will SWEENEY TODD Close Following Departure of Aaron Tveit & Sutton Foster?]( Will Sweeney Todd on Broadway close following the departure of its current stars Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster? Learn more about the show here.... [Read Article]( [fb]( [tw]( [Christian Borle, Krysta Rodriguez, & Ephraim Sykes Will Lead Kennedy Center's BYE BYE BIRDIE]( [Spacer] [Christian Borle, Krysta Rodriguez, & Ephraim Sykes Will Lead Kennedy Center's BYE BYE BIRDIE]( Christian Borlw, Krysta Rodrigues, and Ephraim Sykes will lead The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts's Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie. With direction by Marc Bruni, the production runs from June 7th through June 15th,... [Read Article]( [fb]( [tw]( [Tyne Daly Expected to Make Full Recovery Following Hospitalization]( [Spacer] [Tyne Daly Expected to Make Full Recovery Following Hospitalization]( Tyne Daly is expected to make a full recovery following her recent hospitalization and subsequent withdrawal from the Broadway production of Doubt. Read more about Daly here.... [Read Article]( [fb]( [tw]( Click [here]( to manage your e-mail alerts. All Materials-Copyright 2024 Wisdom Digital Media, Inc. 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