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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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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.

Video: Making Snow for Met Opera's LA BOHÈME
Video: Making Snow for Met Opera's LA BOHÈME
October 31, 2024

The snowfall in Act III of Franco Zeffirelli’s staging of Puccini’s La Bohème is one of the most breathtaking moments on the Met stage. Go behind the scenes and watch how the Met Stagehands make the magic happen.

BWW Q&A: Brittany Bradford of LEROY AND LUCY at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
BWW Q&A: Brittany Bradford of LEROY AND LUCY at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
October 31, 2024

BWW Q&A: Brittany Bradford of Leroy and Lucy at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Cyndi Lauper & Theresa Rebeck's WORKING GIRL, Julia Child Play & More Set For La Jolla Playhouse 2025/26 Season
Cyndi Lauper & Theresa Rebeck's WORKING GIRL, Julia Child Play & More Set For La Jolla Playhouse 2025/26 Season
October 31, 2024

La Jolla Playhouse has announced their 2025/2026 season featuring new works from Cyndi Lauper & Theresa, a new play about Julia Child and more.

Video: TITANIC at North Shore Music Theatre First Look
Video: TITANIC at North Shore Music Theatre First Look
October 31, 2024

Get a first look at Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre's (NSMT) production of TITANIC. This majestic musical cruises onto the NSMT stage through Sunday, November 10, 2024. 

Video: SOME LIKE IT HOT National Tour First Look
Video: SOME LIKE IT HOT National Tour First Look
October 29, 2024

Get a first look at all new video of Some Like It Hot on tour. Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, SOME LIKE IT HOT is story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they catch a cross-country train for the life-chasing, life-changing trip of a lifetime.

The Baltimore Sun Ends Features Section Including Theatre Reviews
The Baltimore Sun Ends Features Section Including Theatre Reviews
October 29, 2024

The Baltimore Sun has eliminated its features section, reassigning some of its renowned writers to other news departments, the Baltimore Sun Guild announced. The decision marks the end of the newspaper’s dedicated culture coverage for the first time since 1888.

LES MISÉRABLES' Adam Pearce Raises Awareness On World Stroke Day
LES MISÉRABLES' Adam Pearce Raises Awareness On World Stroke Day
October 29, 2024

Adam Pearce, currently starring in Les Misérables in London’s West End, is using World Stroke Day to raise awareness about stroke recovery. After surviving a stroke in December 2022, the 40-year-old actor has returned to the stage and is now sharing his journey to encourage others facing similar challenges.

Cynthia Erivo Says She 'Probably Should've Called Friends' Over WICKED Poster Frustrations
Cynthia Erivo Says She 'Probably Should've Called Friends' Over WICKED Poster Frustrations
October 29, 2024

After voicing her frustration over fan-made edits of the Wicked movie poster, Cynthia Erivo clarifies her stance on the controversy, emphasizing her protective feelings toward Elphaba, with Ariana Grande expressing solidarity.

Broadway Across America Partners With City of Frisco On New Performing Arts Center & Broadway Series
Broadway Across America Partners With City of Frisco On New Performing Arts Center & Broadway Series
October 28, 2024

Broadway Across America joins a public-private partnership with Prosper ISD and the City of Frisco to create a new performing arts center featuring a 2,800-seat main hall, community space, and a potential Broadway Frisco series.

Mike Birbiglia Brings New Standup Show THE GOOD LIFE at NYC's Beacon Theatre
Mike Birbiglia Brings New Standup Show THE GOOD LIFE at NYC's Beacon Theatre
October 28, 2024

Comedian Mike Birbiglia will bring his new standup show, titled The Good Life, to the Beacon Theatre in New York City from March 19-22.

Harry Potter Read-a-thon Launches to Support Bungay's Fisher Theatre
Harry Potter Read-a-thon Launches to Support Bungay's Fisher Theatre
October 28, 2024

More than 70 volunteers have begun a Harry Potter read-a-thon to raise £10,000 for The Fisher Theatre in Bungay, Suffolk. The Great Harry Potter Marathon involves reading every book in J.K. Rowling’s famed series—over one million words across 3,407 pages—spanning 120 hours.

BWW Q&A: Jacob Dickey of The Prince of Egypt at OFC Creations Theatre Center
BWW Q&A: Jacob Dickey of The Prince of Egypt at OFC Creations Theatre Center
October 28, 2024

Running December 5-29, 2024, at OFC Creations Theatre Center, Rochester, NY, The Prince of Egypt remains one of the most beloved animated feature films of all time, now brought to life in a new musical. 

Video: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Theatre Under the Stars Houston
Video: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Theatre Under the Stars Houston
October 25, 2024

Get a first look at Theatre Under The Stars' (TUTS) brand-new production of Little Shop of Horrors!

San Diego Opera Unveils Five Year Plan Ahead of 60th Season Launch
San Diego Opera Unveils Five Year Plan Ahead of 60th Season Launch
October 25, 2024

San Diego Opera will commence its 60th anniversary season on November 1 with a performance of Puccini's 'La bohème,' the same opera that inaugurated the company on May 5, 1965, at the San Diego Civic Theatre.

Video: RUTKA: A New Musical at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Video: RUTKA: A New Musical at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
October 25, 2024

Get a firstt look at RUTKA, a new indie-rock musical adapted from Rutka’s Notebook: A Voice from the Holocaust, making its world premiere at Ohio's Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.

Community Rallies For Son After Passing Of Lisa Barrett, Former Ridgefield Playhouse Marketing Director
Community Rallies For Son After Passing Of Lisa Barrett, Former Ridgefield Playhouse Marketing Director
October 25, 2024

The Ridgefield community is mourning the loss of Lisa Barrett, a cherished mother and former marketing director of The Ridgefield Playhouse. Barrett passed away on Tuesday at the age of 55 after a battle with stage 4 cancer.

BWW Q&A: Trent Stork of Disney's FROZEN at Paramount Theatre
BWW Q&A: Trent Stork of Disney's FROZEN at Paramount Theatre
October 24, 2024

The first locally staged production of Disney’s Frozen the Broadway Musical is receiving its Midwest Regional Premiere at the historic Paramount Theatre in downtown Aurora. The cast will feature Emily Kristen Morris in her Paramount debut as Elsa. Beth Stafford Laird, Belle in Paramount’s Beauty and the Beast in 2019, plays Anna.

Singer and Actor Jack Jones Dies at 86
Singer and Actor Jack Jones Dies at 86
October 24, 2024

Jack Jones, the renowned American singer and actor best known for his smooth pop vocals and contributions to the Great American Songbook, passed away on October 23, 2024, at the age of 86. Jones's career spanned over six decades, during which he won two Grammy Awards and received a total of five nominations.



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