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3 days ago | broadwaydirect.com | Leigh Scheps

Some of Broadway’s brightest stars currently headlining marquees, including Boop! The Musical’s Jasmine Amy Rogers, Dead Outlaw’s Julia Knitel, and The Great Gatsby’s Ryan McCartan, all got their professional start at the Jimmy Awards. Monday night at the Minskoff Theatre, home of The Lion King, a new crop of talented teenagers showed off their impressive musical theater skills at the National High School Musical Awards. Look out – many of them could be the new fresh face of Broadway.

1 week ago | broadwaydirect.com | Leigh Scheps

It’s a five-minute walk between the theatres where married actors Erika Henningsen and Kyle Selig are each starring on Broadway. Henningsen plays Sandra Dee in the new Bobby Darin biomusical, Just In Time, at the Circle in the Square Theatre. Her husband is performing alongside a troupe of singers in Sondheim’s Old Friends at the Friedman Theatre. The couple wed on May 22, 2023, in New York City after starring together in Mean Girls on Broadway.

2 weeks ago | broadwaydirect.com | Felicia Fitzpatrick

Curtain up; light the lights! The 2025 Tony Awards was one for the books. Wicked star and 2016 Tony winner Cynthia Erivo took the stage as the night’s host for the first time, but with her performance prowess and comedic capabilities, we’re hoping it won’t be her last. Returning to New York City’s iconic Radio City Music Hall, the 78th annual Tony Awards celebrated this season’s talented theatremakers with unforgettable performances, moving acceptance speeches, and its signature razzle-dazzle.

3 weeks ago | broadwaydirect.com | Felicia Fitzpatrick

Have you ever wondered how Jason Isaacs developed the voice of his character Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter films? Or why the Harry Potter story continues to resonate with audiences, according to Ginny Weasley actor Bonnie Wright? Luckily for Audience Rewards members, they learned the answers at two postshow Q&As April 30 and May 1 when the Harry Potter film stars took the stage with cast members from Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

3 weeks ago | broadwaydirect.com | Paul Smith

Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff is back on Broadway in Just In Time and is now celebrating another Tony nomination for his turn as Bobby Darin in the new Broadway musical.