Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 9, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 9, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 

Storm Lever, Dillon Klena, and More Will Lead RENT at Cape Playhouse
by Stephi Wild
The Cape Playhouse will continue its summer season with the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical RENT about the timeless struggles and aspirations of young artists searching for love and purpose.. (more...)

ROMY AND MICHELLE Musical Heads Off-Broadway This Fall
by A.A. Cristi
It’s time to lie about inventing Post-Its… again. The musical adaptation of the cult classic comedy Romy and Michelle is heading Off-Broadway this fall.. (more...) 

MTI Launches Senior Collection, Developed for Older Performers
by Nicole Rosky
Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International announced the official launch of Broadway Senior—a collection of musicals specifically developed for the needs and abilities of older adult performers. . (more...)

Lea Michele Discusses New Tour and Future Broadway Return in New Interview
by Josh Sharpe
Broadway's Lea Michele recently joined the hit podcast Therapuss, hosted by Jake Shane, to discuss her multifaceted career, including her new tour, Glee, and her return to Broadway in Funny Girl. Check out the full conversation here. . (more...)

Trump Nominates Mary Anne Carter to Lead National Endowment for the Arts Amid Agency Turmoil
by Joshua Wright
President Trump has nominated former chair Mary Anne Carter to lead the National Endowment for the Arts, as the agency faces budget threats and widespread grant terminations.. (more...) 

Adam Pascal Will Direct Premiere of FEELS LIKE THE FIRST TIME – THE FOREIGNER MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild
The legendary rock band FOREIGNER will develop and stage the world premiere production of “Feels Like The First Time – The Foreigner Musical,' directed by Adam Pascal. Learn more here!. (more...) 

See you bright and early tomorrow, BroadwayWorld!