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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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U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Hear Garth Drabinsky’s Union Blacklist Case
U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Hear Garth Drabinsky’s Union Blacklist Case
December 11, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to review Broadway producer Garth Drabinsky’s lawsuit challenging the Actors’ Equity Association’s decision to include him on a do not work list.

SWEPT AWAY Pushes Back Broadway Closing Date
SWEPT AWAY Pushes Back Broadway Closing Date
December 10, 2024

The Broadway production of Swept Away has extended its run at the Longacre Theatre through Sunday, December 29, due to a surge in ticket sales following the previous announcement of its closing.

Video: 'Let It Go' From TUTS Houston's Production of Disney's FROZEN
Video: 'Let It Go' From TUTS Houston's Production of Disney's FROZEN
December 10, 2024

Watch Jenna Lea Rosen sing 'Let It Go' from Theatre Under The Stars' production of Disney's Frozen, now on stage through December 29th, 2024.

BWW Q&A: Scott Golden on A GHOST STORY OF CHRISTMAS at Big Bear Theatre Project
BWW Q&A: Scott Golden on A GHOST STORY OF CHRISTMAS at Big Bear Theatre Project
December 4, 2024

The Big Bear Theatre Project proudly revives its own original adaptation of Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ honoring the style of Dickens’ own telling of the tale with a spectacular one man presentation and featuring vocals and special effects to enhance the timeless tale. Starring Scott Golden from our recent hit production of Little Shop of Horrors. 

BWW Q&A: Kelly Prendergast on SHREK THE MUSICAL at the Eccles Theater
BWW Q&A: Kelly Prendergast on SHREK THE MUSICAL at the Eccles Theater
December 4, 2024

Shrek the musical runs at the Eccles Theater from December 27th to 29th. We spoke to Kelly Prendergast who plays Fiona about the upcoming production. Check out the interview!

BWW Q&A: Spencer Whale on KIN at Making Our Space Theatre Co.
BWW Q&A: Spencer Whale on KIN at Making Our Space Theatre Co.
December 4, 2024

This December, experience the magic of “Kin” as Anna, an Ivy-League poet scholar, and Sean, an Irish personal trainer, fall in love. In this play, however, we rarely see the two lovers together. The story is composed instead of scenes that might otherwise be found on the cutting room floor of a romantic dramedy. Audiences will come to know Anna and Sean’s love through a deeper look into their secondary relationships: Anna’s eccentric best friend, Sean’s agoraphobic mother, Anna’s distant father, and more. Friend and family ties stretch across Ireland and New York, revealing the complexities of connection and community.

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 11/28/2024; Jobs In Operations, Marketing, Choreography & More
BroadwayWorld Classifieds 11/28/2024; Jobs In Operations, Marketing, Choreography & More
November 29, 2024

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 11/28/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Blue Man Group to End New York and Chicago Runs After Over 30 Years
Blue Man Group to End New York and Chicago Runs After Over 30 Years
November 23, 2024

Blue Man Group, the renowned theatrical troupe known for its wordless performances featuring drum-beating and paint-splashing bald blue characters, will conclude its New York run on February 2.

Jack O'Brien Directed THE SOUND OF MUSIC Tour Will Resume in 2025
Jack O'Brien Directed THE SOUND OF MUSIC Tour Will Resume in 2025
November 13, 2024

BroadwayWorld has learned that producers Concord Theatricals and NETworks Presentations will relaunch the Jack O'Brien-directed tour of The Sound of Music in September 2025.

Supreme Court Petition Filed by Garth Drabinsky in Dispute with Actors' Equity Association
Supreme Court Petition Filed by Garth Drabinsky in Dispute with Actors' Equity Association
November 13, 2024

Garth Drabinsky, the Broadway producer known for Ragtime, Show Boat, and Paradise Square, has taken his case to the U.S. Supreme Court, petitioning for a review of his ongoing legal dispute with the Actors' Equity Association (Equity).

White Supremacist Demonstrators Protest THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK in Michigan
White Supremacist Demonstrators Protest THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK in Michigan
November 11, 2024

A white supremacist demonstration took place on Saturday, November 9, outside American Legion Post 141, where Fowlerville Community Theatre was staging a production of The Diary of Anne Frank.

BWW Q&A: Denyce Graves on THE PASSION OF MARY CARDWELL DAWSON at North Carolina Opera
BWW Q&A: Denyce Graves on THE PASSION OF MARY CARDWELL DAWSON at North Carolina Opera
November 6, 2024

Mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves’ career has garnered unparalleled popular and critical acclaim. Ms. Graves’ acclaimed appearances as Carmen and Dalila in Samson et Dalila have resounded in the world’s greatest opera houses, and her success has been recognized in notable television appearances, interviews, masterclasses, and magazines.

Video: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre
Video: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Signature Theatre
November 5, 2024

Get an exclusive first look at Signature Theatre's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart.

Review Roundup: Kokandy Productions' INTO THE WOODS
Review Roundup: Kokandy Productions' INTO THE WOODS
November 5, 2024

Read the reviews for Kokandy Productions' immersive production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s classic Into The Woods, the first Chicago storefront production of the beloved musical in over a decade.

Broadway League Steps Back from Light-Dimming Announcements Following Backlash
Broadway League Steps Back from Light-Dimming Announcements Following Backlash
November 4, 2024

The Broadway League will no longer be involved in announcing the traditional dimming of marquee lights that honors the memories of deceased performers, writers, and other influential figures in the Broadway community.

Producers of THE ROOMMATE Respond Following Comments on HELL'S KITCHEN Noise Levels
Producers of THE ROOMMATE Respond Following Comments on HELL'S KITCHEN Noise Levels
November 3, 2024

Patti LuPone has faced backlash over comments related to the sound levels of the musical Hell's Kitchen, which features music by Alicia Keys and is currently running next door to The Roommate at the Booth Theatre, where LuPone stars.

Gavin Creel Memorial Celebration & Broadway Lights Dimming Set For December
Gavin Creel Memorial Celebration & Broadway Lights Dimming Set For December
November 4, 2024

Friends and family of beloved Broadway actor Gavin Creel will host a memorial celebration at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th St, NYC) on Monday, December 2nd at 4:00PM.  The event will be open to the public.

Kecia Lewis Calls Out Patti LuPone For Calling HELL'S KITCHEN 'Too Loud'
Kecia Lewis Calls Out Patti LuPone For Calling HELL'S KITCHEN 'Too Loud'
November 2, 2024

Patti LuPone is facing criticism after an incident involving comments she made about musical Hell's Kitchen, featuring music by Alicia Keys, which neighbors The Booth Theatre where she's currently starring in The Roommate.

Broadway-Bound ALI Musical Cancels Chicago Run
Broadway-Bound ALI Musical Cancels Chicago Run
November 1, 2024

The Chicago run of ALI, the new musical celebrating the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali, has canceled what it had billed as a pre-Broadway engagement in Chicago.

New Team Joins Search for Missing Broadway Dancer Zelig Williams
New Team Joins Search for Missing Broadway Dancer Zelig Williams
October 31, 2024

The search for Zelig Williams, a 28-year-old Broadway dancer and native of Columbia, South Carolina, has expanded as a new team of investigators, We Are the Essentials, joins the mission to find him. Williams, known for his performances in Hamilton and MJ the Musical, has been missing since Thursday, October 3, with his SUV later discovered near the Palmetto Trail Trailhead by Congaree National Park.






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