In the Heights will hit theaters on June 26, 2020, released by Warner Bros., who picked up the movie last month after a heated bidding war following the rights' release from The Weinstein Co. The film's script will be written by Quiara Alegría Hudes. Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians) will direct the movie-musical. Anthony Bregman, Mara Jacobs and Scott Sanders are set to produce.
The musical genius that is composer / lyricist Jason Robert Brown took center stage for his one night only performance of An Evening with Jason Robert Brown, part of the Lyrics & Lyricists event at The 92nd Street Y, New York on May 9, 2024. This reviewer was overwhelmed by the awe-inspiring compilation of melodies.
Emmy Award-winner & Tony and Drama Desk Award-nominee Holland Taylor and Drama League and Outer Critics Circle Nominee, and Theatre World Award-winner Ana Villafañe will star as “N” and “A”, respectively in the world premiere of the new play N/A by Mario Correa. We have all of the details!
After 25 years, AMPHIBIAN STAGE announces a leadership change with Founding Artistic Director passing the baton.
Palm Beach Opera welcomes James Barbato as its new General Director. Barbato, an OPERA America Leadership
Diversionary Theatre has announced an extension for the world premiere of the new musical TL;DR: Thelma Louise; Dyke Remix, book and lyrics by EllaRose Chary, music and lyrics by Brandon James Gwinn, direction by Sherri Eden Barber, and musical direction by E. Renée Gamez.
The Kennedy Center has announcedits highly anticipated Summer Film Series @ The REACH. Learn more about the lineup here!
In an innovative twist on Tennessee Williams, the Tennessee Williams Theatre Company presents a unique creation perfect for anyone who knows how to get to Sesame Street.
Crow's Theatre has announced its 41st season, the largest and most ambitious season in the company's history. Learn more about the season here!
New York City Ballet is currently presenting Kyle Abraham's LOVE LETTER (ON SHUFFLE) alongside LAW OF MOSAICS, THIS BITTER EARTH, and HERMAN SCHMERMAN (PAS DE DEUX) at New York City Center through Friday, May 24th.
The song paves the way for the arrival of her sixth full-length album, Timeless, out June 7 via Epic. The track, which Meghan considers her favorite on the album, builds towards an upbeat, dance music-inspired chorus with pounding bass as Meghan sings, “I got a spaceship, come get in it for the ride of your life.” Listen to the new song now!
On Sunday, May 5 at 6:30p.m., experience Compagnia de'Colombari's Whitman on Walls! (WoW!) Harlem at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park inside the Robert Frederick Smith Center for Performing Arts (679 Riverside Drive at 145th Street in Harlem).
Tom Viertel, who has been a member of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center board for nearly three decades and its Chairman since 2000, will step down from his role at the end of the O'Neill's 2024 season in August. Learn more.
The tour will include festival appearances at Colorado City Music Fest (Hilldale, UT) and Brat Fest (Madison, WI). The Phoenix, AZ-based modern rock trio are also excited to announce they’ll be returning as a headlining act at Roger Clyne & The Peacemaker’s annual Circus Mexicus festival set in Puerto Penasco, MX from June 6-9 as it celebrates its 25th year anniversary. See full dates listed below. Tickets are on sale now.
Ra Ra Riot is excited to be releasing their first new music in five years, with their single “The Wish”. The release comes just a day before Ra Ra Riot plays a few Northeast headline shows – May 2nd at the 9:30 Club in DC, May 3rd at Royale in Boston and May 4th at Brooklyn Steel in Brooklyn, NY. Then in July the band will join up with Vampire Weekend for a week of Midwest dates. Listen to the single here!
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced all jazz programming running April 29th - May 12th.
Experience a one-night-only concert at Lucille Lortel Theatre featuring JAIME LOZANO & THE FAMILIA: SONGS BY AN IMMIGRANT UNPLUGGED on May 30. Don't miss this unique musical event.
The Fisher Center at Bard has revealed SummerScape 2024’s Spiegeltent programming. Learn how to purchase tickets!
BroadwayWorld spoke with playwright Jocelyn Bioh about her inspiration for Jaja's African Hair Braiding, why the success of the play was so meaningful, her organization Black Women on Broadway, and much more. Read the interview here!
Producers announced an industry reading of the new musical in development WATCHER IN THE WOODS. Check out all of the details on who will star and who leads the creative team here.
Previews begin tonight, April 24, for Illinoise, the theatrical adaptation of Grammy- and Oscar-nominated Sufjan Stevens’ concept album Illinois. Performances will continue through August 10 at the St. James Theatre. Meet the cast of Illinoise here!
SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young will host its 22nd Annual Benefit Gala, on Monday, May 6, 2024 in New York City. Learn how to purchase tickets.
A musical adaptation of Crazy Rich Asians is set to hit the Broadway stage! The contemporary romantic comedy is based on the 2013 novel by Kevin Kwan and 2018 Warner Bros. Pictures film directed by Jon M. Chu.
Acclaimed Irish indie rock band Pillow Queens is diving into intoxicating feelings with punchy, cathartic track and official video 'Heavy Pour' out now ahead of their LP release on Friday, April 19. The band's triumphant third studio album Name Your Sorrow is due out April 19 and available for pre-order now. This June, Pillow Queens will perform live across the UK and will support Snow Patrol in Limerick, IR on July 12 ahead of their biggest show to date on July 13 at Dublin, Ireland's Iveagh Gardens. Watch the music video for the new song here!
Following yesterday's social media tease, BroadwayWorld can confirm Rachel Zegler (Steven Spielberg's West Side Story) and Kit Connor (Netflix's Heartstopper) will star as Juliet and Romeo respectively in a revival of William Shakespeare's most famous play on Broadway this fall.
Universal Music Publishing Group has announced that legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli has been signed to an exclusive, global publishing agreement through UMPG's Classics & Screen department.
2005 | Waterford, CT (Regional) |
Reading Waterford, CT (Regional) |
2007 | Off-Broadway |
Original Off-Broadway Production Off-Broadway |
2008 | Broadway |
Broadway Transfer Broadway |
2009 | US Tour |
First National Tour US Tour |
2011 | US Tour |
Work Light Productions National Tour US Tour |
2015 | West End |
West End Production West End |
2018 | Washington, DC (Regional) |
Kennedy Center Concert Production Washington, DC (Regional) |
2020 | Motion Picture |
2020 Motion Picture Motion Picture |
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