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Joshua Wright

Joshua Wright

Joshua Wright, a native of Boston, MA, has been captivated by Broadway since childhood. When he's not penning articles for BroadwayWorld.com, Joshua can be found swimming at the local pool, crafting intricate woodworks, or diving into DIY home renovation projects. Joshua also dedicates significant time to animal rescue efforts, helping furry friends find loving homes.




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Video: First Look At SWEENEY TODD At Cena Musical
Video: First Look At SWEENEY TODD At Cena Musical
January 10, 2025

After a sold-out season in 2022, the critically acclaimed production of Sweeney Todd – The Cruel Barber of Fleet Street returns to Brazil, running on the main stage of Teatro Santander through January 26, 2025. See video of the production.

Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City Establishes Fund To Support Proffessional Theaters
Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City Establishes Fund To Support Proffessional Theaters
January 10, 2025

The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City has announced the creation of a new fund dedicated to supporting professional theater companies in Kansas City and throughout the United States and Canada.

WICKED Tour Cancels January 10th Performance Due To Los Angeles Wildfires
WICKED Tour Cancels January 10th Performance Due To Los Angeles Wildfires
January 10, 2025

Tonight's performance of WICKED (January 10th, 2025 at 8:00 PM) in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre has been cancelled due to extreme winds and fire conditions. 

WICKED Tour Cancels January 9th Performance Due To Los Angeles Wildfires
WICKED Tour Cancels January 9th Performance Due To Los Angeles Wildfires
January 9, 2025

Tonight's performance of WICKED (January 9th, 2025 at 7:30 PM) in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre has been cancelled due to extreme winds and fire conditions. 

Video: SWEENEY TODD Returns to Brazil in 2025
Video: SWEENEY TODD Returns to Brazil in 2025
January 9, 2025

After a sold-out season in 2022, the critically acclaimed production of Sweeney Todd – The Cruel Barber of Fleet Street is set to return to Brazil in January 2025. This macabre Victorian tale, masterfully adapted by Stephen Sondheim, will run on the main stage of Teatro Santander from January 9 to January 26, 2025. 

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Will Stage 42 BALLOONS North American Premiere
Chicago Shakespeare Theater Will Stage 42 BALLOONS North American Premiere
January 9, 2025

Chicago Shakespeare Theater will stage the North American premiere of the new musical 42 Balloons. From the multi-award-winning producers Kevin McCollum (Oh, Mary!, Rent), Andy Barnes and Wendy Barnes (SIX), and Sonia Friedman Productions (Merrily We Roll Along), 42 Balloons is an ‘80s-inspired musical based on the unbelievable true story of Larry Walters' daring lawn chair flight.

Daniel Breaker & Merle Dandridge Will Join HADESTOWN on Broadway
Daniel Breaker & Merle Dandridge Will Join HADESTOWN on Broadway
January 9, 2025

Tony Award nominee Daniel Breaker and BAFTA winner and SAG Award and Grammy Award nominee Merle Dandridge will join the cast of the Tony® and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, Hadestown, on Broadway beginning Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

WICKED Tour Cancels January 8th Performance Due To Los Angeles Wildfires
WICKED Tour Cancels January 8th Performance Due To Los Angeles Wildfires
January 8, 2025

Tonight's performance of WICKED (January 8th, 2025) in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre has been cancelled due to extreme winds and fire conditions. 

Legacy Theater Surpasses $75K Fundraising Goal Goal For Cost-Saving Upgrades
Legacy Theater Surpasses $75K Fundraising Goal Goal For Cost-Saving Upgrades
January 8, 2025

The Legacy Theater surpassed its $75,000 fundraising challenge, enabling solar panel installation and equipment upgrades to cut costs and expand programming options.

Theatre Group Asia Will Present INTO THE WOODS This Summer
Theatre Group Asia Will Present INTO THE WOODS This Summer
January 8, 2025

Theatre Group Asia, the team behind the acclaimed Request sa Radyo, is bringing Stephen Sondheim’s beloved musical Into the Woods to life this August 2025 at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater. Known for blending iconic fairy tales with a modern, thought-provoking twist, Into the Woods promises an evening of enchantment, humor, and heart.

Donna Vivino and Dominic Scaglione Jr. Light Up SOPAC’s Cabaret in the Loft Series
Donna Vivino and Dominic Scaglione Jr. Light Up SOPAC’s Cabaret in the Loft Series
January 8, 2025

The South Orange Performing Arts Center welcomes Donna Vivino and Dominic Scaglione Jr. to its Cabaret in the Loft series, celebrating two Broadway vocal powerhouses with strong local ties.

The Muny Cancels West Coast 2025 Season Auditions Due to California Wildfires
The Muny Cancels West Coast 2025 Season Auditions Due to California Wildfires
January 8, 2025

The Los Angeles Equity auditions for the 107th season at The Muny in St. Louis have been cancelled due to the current wildfires devastating the region. In an update the union shared today that 'Due to the wildfires threatening LA county, these calls for tomorrow and Friday have been cancelled.'

BWW Q&A: Jodi Benson on GYPSY at OFC Creations Theatre Center
BWW Q&A: Jodi Benson on GYPSY at OFC Creations Theatre Center
January 7, 2025

Gypsy continues OFC’s 2024-2025 Broadway In Brighton Series with a focus on bringing beloved shows and stories of heroes of generations to the stage, many that are not typically performed in Rochester. The series also includes Anything Goes and closing out the 2024-2025 season will be the hugely popular Jersey Boys, produced locally for the first time.

Syracuse Opera Files for Bankruptcy, Ending 50 Year Run
Syracuse Opera Files for Bankruptcy, Ending 50 Year Run
January 7, 2025

Syracuse Opera has officially ended its 50-year run, filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in mid-December. The move follows the company’s cancellation of the remainder of its 2023-24 season and the furlough of all staff last November.

Video: New Trailer for Repertory Theatre of St. Louis' ATHENA 
Video: New Trailer for Repertory Theatre of St. Louis' ATHENA 
January 6, 2025

Watch an all new trailer for The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis' production of Athena by Gracie Gardner. The production runs in the Emerson Studio of the Loretto-Hilton Center on the campus of Webster University January 15 - February 9, 2025.

Video: Inside Rehearsals of Philadelphia Theatre Company's NIGHT SIDE SONGS
Video: Inside Rehearsals of Philadelphia Theatre Company's NIGHT SIDE SONGS
January 6, 2025

Get a first look inside rehearsals of Philadelphia Theatre Company's NIGHT SIDE SONGS, which runs February 21, 2025 through March 9th, 2025. A ground-breaking ninety-minute new musical, Night Side Songs explores the intimacy of illness, mortality, and the incredible dignity of caregivers through the story of Yasmine Holly, a fictional character informed by interviews with real doctors, hospital staff, and patients, many from right here in Philadelphia.

Family of Zelig Williams Shares Search Update Three Months After Disappearance
Family of Zelig Williams Shares Search Update Three Months After Disappearance
January 3, 2025

The search for Zelig Williams, a 28-year-old Broadway dancer and Columbia, South Carolina native, has now reached the three-month mark. Williams, known for his roles in MJ The Musical and Hamilton, vanished under mysterious circumstances on October 3rd, 2024. Despite exhaustive efforts, his case remains unsolved.

GYPSY Cancels December 26th Evening Performance
GYPSY Cancels December 26th Evening Performance
December 26, 2024

Gypsy on Broadway has canceled this evening's (December 26 at 8pm) performance of Gypsy on Broadway starring Audra McDonald due to illness in the company.

GYPSY Cancels December 26th Matinee Performance
GYPSY Cancels December 26th Matinee Performance
December 26, 2024

After canceling the production's December 23rd and 25th performances, Gypsy on Broadway has cancelled this afternoon's (December 26 at 2pm) performance of Gypsy on Broadway starring Audra McDonald due to illness in the company.

Reddit Cofounder Alexis Ohanian Predicts Surge In Theater's Popularity from AI Fatigue
Reddit Cofounder Alexis Ohanian Predicts Surge In Theater's Popularity from AI Fatigue
December 20, 2024

Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian anticipates that as AI saturates screens, live theater and sports will gain popularity for their authentic human connection.



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