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Sidney Paterra

Sidney Paterra

Sidney is a Contributing Editor at BroadwayWorld and has been a superfan of theatre and all things Broadway for her entire life. She joined the BroadwayWolrd team as an Assistant Editor in 2021. Originally from North Carolina, she currently calls New York City home. When she is not covering the theater beat, you're likely to find her in the yoga studio or hanging with her dog, Hank, in Central Park.




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First Show:

Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella

Favorite Show:

Les Miserables will always be my favorite musical of all time, but I'm also a huge fan of Anastasia and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

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Broadway Jukebox: The New Musicals of 2024 (So Far)
Broadway Jukebox: The New Musicals of 2024 (So Far)
September 7, 2024

Did you know that  between now and the end of the year, seven muscials will open on Broadway? From revivals of beloved classics to brand new works from some of our favorite writers, this star-studded fall season is very much underway. 

How Is Patti LuPone Back on Broadway Without an Equity Card?
How Is Patti LuPone Back on Broadway Without an Equity Card?
September 4, 2024

How is Patti LuPone now, in 2024, starring in a Broadway show without her Equity card? Has she rejoined Actors' Equity Association? We're breaking it down.

All But 6 Broadway Shows Will Go Dark for Election Night 2024
All But 6 Broadway Shows Will Go Dark for Election Night 2024
August 31, 2024

Most Broadway shows have announced that they will not have performances that Tuesday. On election night, only Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Left on Tenth, McNeal, The Outsiders, The Roommate, and Suffs will hold performances.

Top Off-Broadway Shows for September 2024
Top Off-Broadway Shows for September 2024
September 2, 2024

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre in the month of September.

Which Celebs Are Coming to Broadway in Fall 2024
Which Celebs Are Coming to Broadway in Fall 2024
September 1, 2024

Do you know which Hollywoods stars will perform on Broadway this season? Check outa. full list of household names the will arrive for the Fall/Winter 2024 season here!

Broadway Jukebox: The Best of Elton John
Broadway Jukebox: The Best of Elton John
September 2, 2024

While we await new recordings from Elton John's latest projects, jam to this playlist featuring his theatre work along with his songs as featured in musicals.

Broadway Jukebox: A Broadway Vacation
Broadway Jukebox: A Broadway Vacation
August 31, 2024

The Fall 2024 Broadway season is going to transport audiences all over the world- from the hills of California to the balconies of fair Verona; the streets of Grover's Corners to the soundstages of old Hollywood. But why wait for the new season to start up when you can travel the world with the magic of music?

30 Iconic Shakespeare Quotes About Life
30 Iconic Shakespeare Quotes About Life
August 24, 2024

Never has there lived a writer who has been better at capturing the complexities of the human condition like William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s writing about life resonates across time because it examines the essence of what it means to be human, and not since the Bard have the realities of existence been articulated so profoundly. Study up on some of his best with these 30 iconic Shakespeare quotes about life.

Broadway Jukebox: Purely Patti LuPone
Broadway Jukebox: Purely Patti LuPone
August 24, 2024

One of Broadway's brightest stars, Patti LuPone, returns to Broadway this season opposite Mia Farrow in The Roommate, which begins previews next week at the Booth Theatre. While her latest gig isn't a musical, Patti has given us plently to sing about over the course of her epic, five decades onstage. 

What Are the 4 Basic Forms of Theatre?
What Are the 4 Basic Forms of Theatre?
August 17, 2024

Despite the many different types of theatrical forms, most scholars agree that just four represent the most fundamental approaches to storytelling and performance in theatre, each with its own distinct style and purpose. Let's break them down...

Broadway Jukebox: Absolutely Aaron Tveit
Broadway Jukebox: Absolutely Aaron Tveit
August 17, 2024

Aaron Tveit is back on Broadway this summer! Did you know that Aaron made his Broadway debut almost 20 years ago as a replacement in Hairspray? Since then, he has picked up a Tony Award for his performance in Moulin Rouge!- a role he is currently reprising at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

THE WIZ Concludes Broadway Run
THE WIZ Concludes Broadway Run
August 18, 2024

Broadway says goodbye to The Wiz, which takes its final bow at the Marquis Theatre Theatre following 18 previews and 142 regular performances. The venue will soon be home to Stranger Things: The First Shadow, which begins performances on March 28, 2025.

ONCE UPON A MATTRESS on Broadway- A Complete Guide
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS on Broadway- A Complete Guide
August 13, 2024

Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about Once Upon a Mattress! on Broadway. Check out all the details here!

Broadway's Best Fairy Tale Musicals
Broadway's Best Fairy Tale Musicals
August 11, 2024

It's no surprise that many of our favorite musicals have been adapted from beloved books or films. More specifically, however, some of Broadway's most delightful shows have come straight from even more humble origins- fairytales! Once Upon a Mattress is offically back on Broadway and to celebrate, you can study up on even more musicals with a happily ever after.

Everything to Know About Theater Spaces and Stages
Everything to Know About Theater Spaces and Stages
August 10, 2024

Not all stages are created equal. Theater structures vary widely depending on their historical context, cultural influences, and intended purpose. Each type of theater structure offers unique opportunities and challenges for performance, influencing how the audience experiences the production and how the performance is staged and directed.

ILLINOISE Concludes Broadway Run
ILLINOISE Concludes Broadway Run
August 10, 2024

Broadway says goodbye to Illinoise, which takes its final bow at the St. James Theatre Theatre following 116 regular performances. The venue will soon be home to Sunset Boulevard, which begins performances on September 28, 2024.

Broadway Jukebox: Animals of Broadway
Broadway Jukebox: Animals of Broadway
August 3, 2024

We are celebrating Broadway Barks 2024 with a salute to all kinds of Broadway animals. Enjoy songs from musicals like: The Lion King, Seussical, Cats, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, Water for Elephants, The Little Mermaid, The Wiz, Tarzan, Annie, and more!

Broadway Jukebox: Strictly Sutton Foster
Broadway Jukebox: Strictly Sutton Foster
August 10, 2024

Can't get enough Sutton? We get it. Sing along to this playlist featuring just 50 of her greatest hits. Enjoy songs from musicals like: Thoroughly Modern Millie, Little Women, Shrek, Violet, Young Frankenstein, Anything Goes, The Drowsy Chaperone, The Music Man, and more!

Top Off-Broadway Shows for August 2024
Top Off-Broadway Shows for August 2024
August 1, 2024

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre in the month of August.

Where Broadway's Newest Shows Got Their Start
Where Broadway's Newest Shows Got Their Start
July 27, 2024

The 2024/25 Broadway season is here at last, with many new productions set to arrive before the end of the year. For eight of those shows (Home, The Roommate, Yellow Face, McNeal, Our Town, Left on Tenth, Romeo + Juliet, and Gypsy), Broadway is the first stop, but the other twelve have have already enjoyed runs all over the world. Check out where this fall's shows were developed here.



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