• Bringing a Bit of Broadway to Worcester

    Worcester Living Magazine

    Eric Butler Nurtures City’s Thriving Theater Scene

    For quite a while Broadway in Worcester has been giving its Facebook page a very Worcester theatrical look by having pictures of local personalities superimposed on Broadway shows, and pictures from Broadway shows superimposed on local settings and landmarks.

  • 2024-2025 Season

    Megan Hilty, Christine Ebersole, Gavin Creel Will Be Part of Broadway in Worcester Season

    July 23, 2024

    Broadway in Worcester's 2024–2025 season in Worcester, Massachusetts, will feature several Broadway favorites at the Jean McDonough Arts Center BrickBox Theater.

    The concert series will launch September 13 with An Evening With Megan Hilty, just weeks before the Smash and Wicked star returns to Broadway in the new musical Death Becomes Her.

  • 'Tootsie' Tony-winner coming to BrickBox Theater for Broadway in Worcester

    Telegram & Gazette

    February 25, 2024

    Tony Award-winner Santino Fontana has taken many roles as an actor and singer, so there's not much danger of him being type-cast.


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Broadway’s Gavin Creel, who died Monday at 48, was to have appeared in Worcester in March (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)

 "It is with a heavy heart Broadway in Worcester shares the loss of Gavin Creel," said Broadway in Worcester founder Eric Butler in a statement on Tuesday.

"The immensely charming Tony winner was scheduled to share his many talents with our community in March. My condolences go out to his family, friends, and fans. His generous spirit, commitment to social justice, and unparalleled artistry will remain a beacon of light and source of inspiration for many in the years to come," Butler said.

Broadway Star Megan Hilty Coming to Worcester for One-Night Show at the JMAC on September 13 (Radio Worcester)

Eric Butler, the man behind Broadway in Worcester, stops by Talk of the Commonwealth to tell us about the latest artist he is bringing to Worcester. Broadway star Megan Hilty.

Tony Winner Jessie Mueller and Seth Rudetsky will be in town for Broadway in Worcester (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)

Actor and singer Jessie Mueller is no stranger to Broadway but she will be making her first visit to Worcester when she teams up with pianist Seth Rudetsky for a one-night special event concert at 8 p.m. Sept. 22 as as part of the 2023-24 Broadway in Worcester season.

Santino Fontana Live: Worcester’s BrickBox (Radio Worcester)

See Tony Award winner Santino Fontana live at Worcester’s BrickBox Theater. Come celebrate a spontaneous, intimate, and bespoke evening of his and your favorite songs- intermixed with hilarious showbiz tales about everything from James Earl Jones to Ryan Gosling.

New Broadway in Worcester Season to features Tony Award Winners Jessie Mueller and Santino Fontana (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)

The Broadway in Worcester series will feature Tony Award winners Jessie Mueller and Santino Fontana in its 2023-24 season.

Jessie Mueller Holds Master Class at Holy Cross Courtesy of Broadway in Worcester (METRMAG)

When college theatre students learn from professional performers they are learning from years of application, dedication and experience. They also learn about fortitude, required now more than ever in the highly competitive and ever-changing business of entertainment.

Broadway In Worcester: Tony Award Winners Jessie Mueller and Santino Fontana to Perform in 2023-2024 Season! (Radio Worcester)

Eric Butler tells us how you can see these two fantastic performers at intimate venues in Worcester. Jessie Mueller at the new theater at Holy Cross and Santino Fontana at the JMAC

Five Questions with Eric Butler- Founder of Broadway in Worcester (Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce)

Worcester native Eric Butler founded Broadway in Worcester in March 2022 and in just 10 months he has brought three of Broadway’s biggest names to Worcester.

Tony Award-winner Kelli O'Hara to sing solo show, talk with Worcester area students (Worcester Magazine)

Tony Award winner Kelli O’Hara is coming to the end of a busy year that has included a role on the acclaimed HBO drama series “The Gilded Age” and being one of three women from different eras but who are interconnected in the Metropolitan Opera’s world premiere production of the opera “The Hours.”

Interview with Eric Butler on the Voice of Business Podcast (Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce)

Eric Butler sits down to discuss the story behind Broadway In Worcester and its upcoming 2022 season.

Chita Rivera brings Broadway to Worcester (Boston Globe)

Celebrated musical theater star Chita Rivera stayed quietly at home during the worst of the pandemic, but the minute she could, she got right back on stage. The 89-year-old’s busy schedule of appearances included introducing the National Symphony Orchestra’s performance of “America” from “West Side Story,” as part of July’s PBS special “A Capitol Fourth,” and she hasn’t stopped since.

Theater legend Chita Rivera comes to Broadway in Worcester at BrickBox Theater (Telegram and Gazette)

Chita Rivera has been in some of the greatest shows in Broadway history, including originating the roles of Anita in "West Side Story," Velma Kelly in "Chicago," and the title role in "Kiss of the Spider Woman."

The Chamber Exchange (Spectrum)

Cait Lubelczyk, Vice President of Marketing and Communications speaks with Eric Butler, the founder of Broadway In Worcester about special guest Chita Rivera coming to Worcester.

Talk of the Commonwealth with Hank Stolz (Radio Worcester)

Broadway in Worcester founder Eric Butler talked with Radio Worcester on September 21 about bringing legendary Broadway star Chita Rivera to Worcester this Friday at the JMAC!

Chita Rivera to Launch 2nd Season of Broadway in Worcester (Playbill.com)

Tony winner Chita Rivera will kick off the second season of Broadway in Worcester alongside Seth Rudetsky: An Evening with Chita Rivera and Seth Rudetsky will be presented September 23 at the Jean McDonough Arts Center’s BrickBox Theatre in Massachusetts.

Broadway in Worcester kicks off season in September with Chita Rivera (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)

Broadway in Worcester will launch its second season with Broadway legend Chita Rivera in "An Evening with Chita Rivera and Seth Rudetsky" at 8 p.m. Sept. 23 at the BrickBox Theater at the Jean McDonough Arts Center, 20 Franklin St.

Q&A: Startup is bringing Broadway to Worcester (Worcester Business Journal)

Eric Butler’s new concert series, Broadway in Worcester, aims to bring top performers straight to his hometown for intimate performances, as well as powerful youth workshops. The first installment will take place on March 18 with Laura Benanti at the Jean McDonough Arts Center’s BrickBox Theater.

Connell Sanders: Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti to lead free workshop for Worcester high schoolers (Worcester Magazine)

Even if you don’t know her by name, you know Laura Benanti — the Tony Award-winning actress and singer who is Worcester bound next month

Will the Neon Lights Be Bright in Worcester? (Radio Worcester Podcast)

Promoter Eric Butler is bringing Broadway to Worcester. The Broadway in Worcester Celebrity Series kicks off on Friday March 18th at the BrickBox Theater at the JMAC. Tony Award winner Laura Benanti will perform Laura will sing songs and tell anecdotes from throughout her career.

Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti bringing some 'Broadway in Worcester' March 18 (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)

Growing up in New Jersey, Tony Award-winning actress and singer Laura Benanti said she was drawn to her mother's "incredible record collection" which had the soundtracks of a number of Broadway shows.

Burncoat High students to participate in masterclass with Broadway star Laura Benanti (Spectrum News 1)

If you’re looking for the opportunity to see some popular names on Broadway perform locally, Worcester native Eric Butler is launching "Broadway in Worcester."

Broadway’s Stars Take the Stage in Worcester (WBZ News Radio)

Eric Butler, the mastermind behind the new pilot "Broadway in Worcester", talks with Nichole about his history in the arts and his efforts to bring Broadway talent up from the Big Apple to perform in Central Massachusetts. He also has details about the first performance as part of the program: five-time Tony winner Laura Benanti.

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