A deaf theater company staged a musical that snagged 3 Tony nominations
In September 2015, a revival of the musical "Spring Awakening" opened at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on Broadway. But half of the actors couldn't hear the music. That's business as usual for Deaf West...
View Article'Hamilton' creator Lin-Manuel Miranda is leaving the show soon — and prices...
The face of Broadway's hit hip-hop historical musical "Hamilton" is about to change, literally.It's been confirmed that creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda's last day in the show will be July 9, USA...
View ArticleHere are the 17 best live musicals you can watch right now
One day, perhaps "Hamilton" won't be so hard to see.Show creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda confirmed that the original cast's performance of the hit musical will be filmed prior to his departure on...
View Article12 photos that perfectly sum up the 'Hamilton' craze
"Hamilton" has completely taken over Broadway. The blockbuster play created by Lin-Manuel Miranda won 11 Tony Awards this year and is home to the most expensive Broadway seats in history, with premium...
View ArticleI moved to New York City 2 years ago — here’s what I tell my friends who say...
After falling in love with New York City during a summer internship in college, I moved here two weeks after graduating from college and haven't even entertained the thought of leaving since.Despite...
View ArticleWatch 'Hamilton' creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda freestyle rap with...
Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast of "Hamilton" visited the White House in March 2016 to test a new educational program linked to the musical sensation. The cast performed several numbers from the show...
View Article'Hamilton' is releasing a new mixtape album with chart-topping artists
"Hamilton" fever is in full swing again.After over a year of waiting, "The Hamilton Mixtape" has a full tracklist, artist lineup, and release date. Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator and original star of...
View ArticleHow Broadway is fighting for diversity and getting involved in politics under...
With its work on behalf of Hillary Clinton, help for victims of the Orlando nightclub shootings, and the hit hip-hop musical "Hamilton," Broadway got quite political in 2016.It might seem that the...
View ArticleThe cast of 'Hamilton' had a message for Mike Pence after the audience booed him
The cast of the Broadway musical "Hamilton" addressed Vice President-elect Mike Pence who was in attendance at the show Friday night.At the end of the show, cast member Brandon Victor Dixon urged Pence...
View ArticleWatch Mike Pence get booed while attending the musical ‘Hamilton’
Vice President-elect Mike Pence says he was not offended by the cast and crowd after getting booed during a showing of the popular musical, “Hamilton.”Follow BI Video: On TwitterJoin the conversation...
View ArticleThe 'Harry Potter' play is coming to America in 2018
The new "Harry Potter" play is coming to America!"Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" is currently in talks to come to Broadway in spring of 2018, according to a release sent out Thursday afternoon.The...
View ArticleHow Broadway is learning from Netflix and revolutionizing theater for the...
Broadway has caught up to the Netflix age.In June 2016, the Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of “She Loves Me” became the first musical ever to be streamed live thanks to BroadwayHD. Then on...
View ArticleGrey Gardens — the famous subject of a documentary, HBO film, and Broadway...
The East Hamptons home from the documentary "Grey Gardens" is on sale for nearly $20 million. Built in 1897, the home was refurbished in 1979 by the current owner. The documentary then sparked an HBO...
View ArticleAn actor explains why he left Broadway at 40 years old to become a mime
When he was 40 years old, actor Bill Bowers left his gig at "The Lion King" on Broadway — one of the highest-earning musicals in history — to become a mime. We talked to Bowers about why he took up...
View ArticleMichael Moore aims to 'bring down' Trump with a new Broadway show
Michael Moore is taking aim at Donald Trump from a Broadway stage, bringing his solo show, “Michael Moore on Broadway: The Terms of My Surrender” to the Belasco Theater.Michael Mayer, the director...
View ArticleHere's the full list of 2017 Tony Award nominations
“Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812” shot ahead of the pack during the 71st annual Tony Award nominations, which were announced live on Tuesday morning.Christopher Jackson and Jane Krakowski...
View ArticleThe 'Harry Potter' play everyone went crazy for in London is finally coming...
The INSIDER Summary:"Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" is coming to the US next year.The opening show will be Sunday, April 22, 2018.Tickets will go on sale in the fall.The cast will be revealed in...
View ArticleThis 3-year-old startup has sold $100 million in Broadway tickets, and it's...
If you stand outside just about any Broadway show in New York City, you'll see a few cheerful people in bright red "TodayTix" t-shirts handing out tickets to theatergoers as they walk inside.For the...
View ArticleNBC's next live musical is 'Jesus Christ Superstar'
NBC has selected “Jesus Christ Superstar” as the next live musical to head to the network, Variety has learned.The show follows in the footsteps of NBC’s successful run of live musical events,...
View ArticleStephen Colbert predicts Trump impeachment at the Tony Awards
Stephen Colbert found a way to bash President Donald Trump while presenting the award for best revival of a musical at Sunday's Tony Awards.Before announcing the nominees, the "Late Show" host compared...
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