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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Video: Recap Broadway's Danciest Musicals
Video: Recap Broadway's Danciest Musicals
April 26, 2024

Some musicals from Broadway past, however, have used dance as the driving force of the musical narrative. Today, Justin Peck continues in that tradition with Illinoise, now running on Broadway at the St. James Theatre. To celebrate it's arrival, check out a collection of musicals in which dance is truly the star. 

What Do the Drama League Nominations Mean for the 2024 Tony Awards?
What Do the Drama League Nominations Mean for the 2024 Tony Awards?
April 22, 2024

Bebe Neuwirth and Vanessa Williams announced the 2024 Drama League Awards nominees. What does today's news mean for the rest of awards season? Does love from the Drama League usually mean that a Tony nomination will follow?

What You Need to Know About the CABARET Prologue
What You Need to Know About the CABARET Prologue
April 19, 2024

The current revival of Cabaret just opened on Broadway at The August Wilson Theatre- a space that has been transformed into the Kit Kat Club, with an in-the-round auditorium and sinfully dreamlike spaces. To get the full experience, you've gotta show up for the Prologue.  Let BroadwayWorld be your guide!

Video: Celebrate 30 Years of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Video: Celebrate 30 Years of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
April 18, 2024

30 years ago, on April 18, 1994, Disney's Beauty and the Beast opened on Broadway at the Palace Theatre. The musical would go on to run for 46 previews and 5462 regular performances, making it the 10th longest-runing Broadway show of all time. 

Broadway Jukebox: Songs About NYC
Broadway Jukebox: Songs About NYC
April 20, 2024

Start spreading the news! Hell's Kitchen officially arrives on Broadway, opening at the Shubert Theatre. From the Bronx to the Battery, Broadway has always been all about the city it calls home. Wanna be a part of it? BroadwayWorld has pulled together 75 of our favorite showtunes about New York City and all of its neighborhoods.

THE OUTSIDERS on Broadway- A Complete Guide
THE OUTSIDERS on Broadway- A Complete Guide
April 12, 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 The Outsiders on Broadway.

Tamara de Lempicka- The Artist You Probably Never Heard Of
Tamara de Lempicka- The Artist You Probably Never Heard Of
April 13, 2024

The life and works of Tamara de Lempicka come to life on Broadway this weekend. The character at the center of the new musical, opening Sunday, April 14 at the Longacre Theatre, left behind a lasting legacy that continues to inspire and influence generations of artists... but how much do you know about her?

Broadway Jukebox: Broadway's Greatest Female Anthems
Broadway Jukebox: Broadway's Greatest Female Anthems
April 13, 2024

Broadway gets a new leading lady to love tomorrow when Lempicka officially arrives at the Longacre Theatre. Feeling the girl power? Celebrate with this playlist of female anthems of Broadway!

Broadway Goes Mainstream- A Spring 2024 Listening Guide
Broadway Goes Mainstream- A Spring 2024 Listening Guide
April 14, 2024

A new Broadway season has arrived at last, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, two are based on concept albums, two on existing catalogs of music, and four are original scores by music icons.

International Producer and Industry Pioneer Toby Simkin Passes Away at 59
International Producer and Industry Pioneer Toby Simkin Passes Away at 59
April 9, 2024

Simkin is perhaps best known for his work in ushering the theatre industry into the internet age in the 1990s, creating the first online ticketing system.

What's Closing Soon on Broadway & Off Broadway- April 2024
What's Closing Soon on Broadway & Off Broadway- April 2024
April 4, 2024

It's closing time! Last call to catch some of your favorite stars in action on and off Broadway, including two-time Tony winner Victoria Clark, stage and screen stars Liev Schreiber and Amy Ryan, the hilarious ensemble of Spamalot, and more. Get your tickets to these shows now before they are gone for good.  

The 15 Best Cities Around the World to See Theatre
The 15 Best Cities Around the World to See Theatre
April 6, 2024

Ready for a vacation and want to fit some theatre-going into your intinerary? You're in luck, because all the world's a stage. Literally! BroadwayWorld has pulled together a list of the fifteen best cities around the world for seeing theatre. 

Meet the Trailblazing, History-Making Women of SUFFS
Meet the Trailblazing, History-Making Women of SUFFS
April 7, 2024

Who are the suffs of Suffs? Did you know that the characters of one of Broadway's newest musicals are based on real, trailblazing women? Before you watch them make history on stage at the Music Box Theatre, get to know the ladies who changed the world over 100 years ago.

Broadway Jukebox: The Best of the Golden Age
Broadway Jukebox: The Best of the Golden Age
April 6, 2024

Widely regarded as the greatest period of growth for musical theatre as an artform, the artists of the Golden Age are to thank for the creation and development of musicals as we know them today. During this period, musical theatre took center stage in popular culture, rapidly gaining visibility worldwide and influence on television, film, and popular music.

THE NOTEBOOK's John Cardoza Held At Gunpoint on Easter
THE NOTEBOOK's John Cardoza Held At Gunpoint on Easter
April 1, 2024

John Cardoza, currently starring as 'Young Noah' in The Notebook on Broadway, was held at gunpoint inside a Dunkin Donuts after extending an offer to buy food for his assailant.

Michael Stuhlbarg Attacked By Homeless Man Ahead of PATRIOTS Previews
Michael Stuhlbarg Attacked By Homeless Man Ahead of PATRIOTS Previews
April 1, 2024

Michael Stuhlbarg, who is appearing on Broadway this season in Patriots, was attacked by a homeless man on the Upper East Side on Sunday night. 27-year-old Xavier Israel, who has been previously arrested for assault and robbery, hit Stuhlbarg on the back of his neck with a rock. 

CORRUPTION, JORDANS & More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows for April
CORRUPTION, JORDANS & More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows for April
April 1, 2024

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

What Was Vaudeville- A Brief History
What Was Vaudeville- A Brief History
March 31, 2024

Not long ago, venues across the country were selling out houses and packing in crowds- and it wasn't for plays, musicals, or concerts as we know them today. Vaudeville, while its time in the spotlight was short, laid the groundwork for many aspects of modern entertainment and had a profound impact on live theatre. Learn all about it here!

Broadway Jukebox: Broadway's Best Rock Musicals
Broadway Jukebox: Broadway's Best Rock Musicals
March 30, 2024

If Broadway's newest arrival has you craving some more head-banging, adrenaline-pumping rock anthems, you're in luck! BroadwayWorld has pulled together 75 of our favorite rock songs from the musical theatre canon.

THE WHO'S TOMMY on Broadway- A Complete Guide
THE WHO'S TOMMY on Broadway- A Complete Guide
March 29, 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 The Who's Tommy on Broadway. Check out all the details below!






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