Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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TDF's Graduation Gift to Partner with CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL

TDF is offering free one-year TDF Memberships to all graduating seniors from NYC public and charter high schools for the third year in a row. A TDF Membership provides access to the performi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:39AM

Annie Ziegler's Evening All Afternoon Will Make World Premiere at Donmar Warehouse by Meg Masseron

Diyan Zora will direct the new play starring Anastasia Hille and Erin Kellyman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

Get a 1st Look at Nicholas Braun and Kara Young in Gruesome Playground Injuries Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph's play is at the Lucille Lortel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Photos: Meg Donnelly Is Giving Blonde Satine in Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Paddington the Musical to Release Cast Album in 2026 by Margaret Hall

The Paddington character is one of the most popular children's characters of all time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27AM

The Outsiders, Oklahoma!, and More Creative PLAYBILLDER Covers From Around the Country by Natan Zamansky

When you make a Playbill with PLAYBILLDER, you can also design your own covers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

Get a 1st Listen to Kennedy Caughell's 'I'm Not That Girl'-'Defying Gravity' Mash-Up by Meg Masseron

Currently on tour in Hell's Kitchen, Caughell will release the single November 21 to celebrate Wicked: For Good in movie theatres.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:23AM

Photos: TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) on Broadway

You can now get a first look at photos of the new musical comedy Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) which opens on Broadway tonight, Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Longacre Theatr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:21AM

Video: Cynthia Erivo Blind Ranks Her WICKED Songs on THE TONIGHT SHOW

Despite recently losing her voice, Cynthia Erivo didn't let that get in the way of a scheduled visit to The Tonight Show on Wednesday. During her appearance, the Tony winner talked about all…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:20AM

5 Reasons The Magic Flute Is the Perfect Beginner Opera by Natan Zamansky

Since 2006, Julie Taymor's production of The Magic Flute has been a beloved holiday tradition at the Metropolitan Opera.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:17AM

An Entertaining, Enchanting Evening: FAU University Theatre Hosts the 48th Annual Carbonell Awards by Samara Smukler

From the moment I set foot on Florida Atlantic University’s campus, I knew Monday, November 17 was going to be an unforgettable night. After all, for one glittering evening, the University…

SOURCE: southfloridatheater.com at 11:04AM

“Liebe Mit Taktgefühl” By Barbara Raue-Flajs, At Piccolo Teatro Haventheater, Bremerhaven: Directorial Reflections by Daniel Meyer-Dinkgräfe

Since August 2019, I have owned and run the chamber theatre, piccolo teatro Haventheater, in Bremerhaven. The theatre seats a total of 54; it was founded in 2011 by my predecessor, actor and…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 11:00AM

Video: Kristin Chenoweth Reflects on Playing Jackie Siegel in THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES

Tony Award-winner Kristin Chenoweth is back on Broadway in The Queen of Versailles, a new musical in which she reunites with Wicked songwriter Stephen Schwartz. She stars as real-life social…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:00AM
Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Photos: Jeff Goldblum Poses with New Madame Tussauds Wax Figure

Just days before the global premiere of Wicked: For Good, Madame Tussauds has revealed a brand-new wax figure of actor and musician Jeff Goldblum. During a special reveal at Madame Tussauds …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:38AM

Frank Wildhorn's WONDERLAND Available For Licensing From Music Theatre International

Music Theatre International has announced that licensing is now available for Frank Wildhorn's musical Wonderland. A spin on the classic story of Alice and her Looking-Glass World, Wonderlan…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:38AM

Of Dr. West’s Medicine Show and Junk Band, Norman Greenbaum, and “Spirit in the Sky” by Trav S.D.

November 20 is the birthday of that great purveyor of Americana…Norman Greenbaum (b. 1942). I wish I’d remembered his earlier work in time to include him in the radio show I did with Wil…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:24AM

Video: Cynthia Erivo Performs 'No Good Deed' in New WICKED: FOR GOOD Clip

A new clip has just debuted from Wicked: For Good, which officially opens in theaters on Friday. In the video, Cynthia Erivo can be seen performing Elphaba's iconic number "No Good Deed" at …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

See & Juliet's 3rd-Anniversary Celebration on Broadway by Meg Masseron

The cast was joined by former Juliets for a special performance of Ariana Grande's "Yes, And?."

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

ShowTown Theatricals Announces New Hires by Meg Masseron

The Broadway general management firm is onboarding Amanda Feldman, Megan Curren, Miguel Ortiz, and Siani Woods.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Milo Rau's Hate Radio, Luke Murphy's Scorched Earth to Play St. Ann's Warehouse by Meg Masseron

The two productions join the season lineup alongside the Off-Broadway venue's upcoming Anna Christie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Waiting For Godot, Starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, Recoups On Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The Jamie Lloyd-helmed revival earned back its initial investment in just eight weeks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

See Cynthia Erivo Belt Out 'No Good Deed' in New Clip from Wicked: For Good by Margaret Hall

The final installment of the two-part adaptation of Broadway's Wicked hits movie theatres November 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Kristin Chenoweth plays ‘Queen of Versailles’ better than Jackie Siegel, according to her kids by Caitlin Hornik

Exclusive: Siegel opens up about her relationship with Chenoweth, who stars as the titular reality star in the new musical, ‘The Queen of Versailles’

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 10:02AM

Review: Chess at the Imperial Theatre by Cameron Kelsall

Even great singing and flashy lighting can't get our critic to care about chess. Cameron Kelsall reviews. The post Review: Chess at the Imperial Theatre appeared first on Exeunt Magazine NYC.

SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 10:00AM
Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Jonathan Groff Sets Final Splash in Just in Time on Broadway by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

The Tony winner has starred in the Bobby Darin biomusical since it opened last spring at the Circle in the Square Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM

Photos: Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty in TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK)

BroadwayWorld has your first look at Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). The production stars Olivier Award-winning actor Sam Tutty, in his Broadway debut as Dougal, and Broadway l…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54AM

That's All: Tony Winner Jonathan Groff Sets Final Performance in Just in Time on Broadway by Beth Stevens

Tony winner Jonathan Groff will play his final performance as Bobby Darin in Just in Time at Broadway’s Circle in the Square Theatre on March 29, 2026. His replacement will be announced at…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:36AM

Broadway general management firm ShowTown Theatricals announces new hires by Andy Lefkowitz

Megan Curren, Amanda Feldman, Miguel Ortiz and Siani Woods join the firm.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:30AM

TDF’s ‘Graduation Gift’ program returns for third year, partnering with ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ by Andy Lefkowitz

Each student who signs up can enter for the chance to see the upcoming Broadway production of “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” on Broadway.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:21AM

My cultural awakening: I moved across the world after watching a Billy Connolly documentary by Melanie Brehaut; As Told To Emma Loffhagen

A chance viewing of the comic’s World Tour of Scotland made me swap Australia for the Highlands, although things didn’t quite go to plan … I was 23 and thought I had found my path in l…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:18AM

The Scouse Christmas Carol review – knockabout comedy with a potty mouth by Mark Fisher

Royal Court theatre, LiverpoolPaul Duckworth’s sweary Scrooge has romantic history with Marley’s widow in a pun-heavy festive show Whether it’s Paul Hilton at London’s Old Vic this w…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:18AM

Ride the Cyclone review – teens sing for their salvation in cult musical by Anya Ryan

Southwark Playhouse Elephant, LondonA rollercoaster accident leaves six choristers in limbo, each having to make their case for a second chance on Earth in this eccentric show Well, this is …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:18AM

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 11/20/2025; Jobs In Talent Management, Crew & More

Looking for a job in the theater? BroadwayWorld is here to help! Check out new job listings from the past week, ending 11/20/2025. To catch up on anything that you might have missed, visit o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:13AM

Jamie Lloyd’s WAITING FOR GODOT Recoups Broadway Investment

Jamie Lloyd’s Broadway production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, has recouped its initial investment of $7.5 million in just eight weeks (w…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:12AM

Photos: Meg Donnelly, Christian Douglas, and More in MOULIN ROUGE!

All new photos have been released of the current Broadway cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, now starring Meg Donnelly as Satine, Christian Douglas as Christopher, Robert Petkoff as Harold Z…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:09AM

Jonathan Groff Sets Exit Date For Broadway Musical ‘Just In Time’ by Patrick Hipes

Jonathan Groff will play his final performance as Bobby Darin in the jukebox musical Just In Time on March 29, 2026, almost a year to the day the show first began its performances on Broad…

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:01AM

Jonathan Groff sets final performance date as Bobby Darin in bio-musical ‘Just in Time’ by Andy Lefkowitz

Groff was Tony Award-nominated for his turn as the 1960s performer.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:00AM

Jonathan Groff To Depart JUST IN TIME In March 2026; New Block of Tickets On Sale

Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff will play his final performance as Bobby Darin in the Grammy Award-nominated musical Just in Time on Sunday, March 29, 2026. A new block of tickets is now on…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:00AM

Jonathan Groff Sets Final ‘Just in Time’ Performance by Lexi Carson

The Tony winner will portray Bobby Darin in the Broadway show for the last time March 29, 2026.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00AM
Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Broadway Ad Campaigns For SUNSET BLVD., DEATH BECOMES HER, and More Receive Clio Entertainment Awards

Several Broadway agencies and companies were honored by the 2025 Clio Entertainment Awards, which recognize 'excellence in marketing and communications' across the entertainment industry, in…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:16AM

Q&A: Al Jardine reanimates Beach Boys’ musical legacy: ‘It’s new all over again’ by Tribune News Service

SAN DIEGO — Al Jardine’s endless summer officially began when he was 18 and co-founded the Beach Boys in 1961. It hasn’t stopped yet. “I’m still enjoying this too much to think of …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 08:00AM

New Survey of Artists Highlights Challenges of Sustaining Creative Work by American Theatre Editors

The study by Mellon Foundation and NORC at the University of Chicago set out to paint a comprehensive portrait of the realities of pursuing work an artist in today’s economy.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AM
Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 by Matt Tamanini

What did critics think of Tom Hanks and Kelli O’Hara in ‘This World of Tomorrow?’ ‘Hamilton’ coming to high schools, ‘& Juliet’ performs Ariana Grande song in anniversary c…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

Music Theatre International Is Now Licensing a Revised Version of Frank Wildhorn's Wonderland by Logan Culwell-Block

The Alice in Wonderland-inspired musical played a brief Broadway run in 2011.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:48AM

Review: Salman Rushdie still at top of his powers with ‘Eleventh Hour’ by Tribune News Service

Call him a master wordsmith, formal innovator, Booker prize winner, Nobel laureate-in-waiting, a sorcerer. Call him Sir Salman Rushdie. He slips into a story as gracefully as Laurence Olivie…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:30AM

The play that changed my life: ‘It was frightening at first but The Inheritance let me discover myself’ by Paul Hilton

Roles as EM Forster and a young, gay American dying of Aids in the 2018 play allowed an opportunity for deep personal and social reflection In 2018 I had recently lost my mother, so I was lo…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:02AM

Review: An artist and his would-be boyfriend are ‘Minor Black Figures’ by Tribune News Service

Brandon Taylor’s fourth book, “Minor Black Figures,” begins in New York City in the aftermath of the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. As political and societal tides shi…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:00AM
Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Review: ‘Thoughts & Prayers’ examines shooter preparedness in the face of political apathy by Tribune News Service

"Thoughts & Prayers," which premiered Tuesday on HBO, is a documentary film about the $3 billion "active shooter preparedness industry," that space where American failure meets American …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:45AM

How evil can you be on the Eras tour? Sofia Isella is carving a dark new lane in pop by Tribune News Service

LOS ANGELES — It takes a certain composure, as a teenager, to walk out onto Taylor Swift's stage in a sold-out stadium and play an opening set to tens of thousands of fans who have never h…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:30AM

All eyes in publishing are turned to the 76th annual National Book Awards by The Associated Press

By HILLEL ITALIE NEW YORK (AP) — The 76th National Book Awards will unveil this year’s winners Wednesday night, with novels by Megha Majumdar and Karen Russell, and a memoir by Yiyun Li …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:05AM
Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Theater as a Safe Space? ‘Practice’ Demolishes That Idea. by Tim Teeman

Nazareth Hassan’s darkly witty satire follows an imperious director who pushes his eager actors to extremes.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:12AM

PHOTOS: Sting performs at Mohegan Sun Arena by Mark Maglio

Sting performed to a full house at the Mohegan Sun Arena, Tuesday night. 

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 05:05AM

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 20, 2025- Inside WICKED: FOR GOOD NY Premiere and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 20, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: NEW - BWW For You, Personalized…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:01AM

In a Reimagined ‘Our Town,’ Dance and Poetry Run for the Woods by Gia Kourlas

In “My Town,” Jack Ferver’s one-person take on the Wilder classic with hints of “Wisconsin Death Trip,” movement and storytelling are deftly intertwined.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:00AM
Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Kennedy Center’s Big “Christ is Born!” Show, Hastily Announced by Trump Stooge Richard Grenell, Not Selling Tickets (Exclusive) by Roger Friedman

Poor Richard Grenell. He’s driven the Kennedy Center into the ground. A stooge for Donald Trump, Grenell has seen Kennedy Center ticket sales plummet all year as he’s erased anything int…

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 02:36AM

Tom Hanks Play Opens to Mixed-Negative Reviews (Except the NY Times), Celeb Pals Martin Short, Meryl Streep Hit Opening Night by Roger Friedman

Tom Hanks’s play “This World of Tomorrow” opened off Broadway last night. The reviews were mixed to not good. The Washington Post headline is The Tom Hanks Play Is Bad. Ok? Got the pic…

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 02:36AM
Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Sterntaler

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Led Zepplified

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Abba Fab 2026

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Journey USA 2026

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Dave Barnes

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Thursday, November 20, 2025 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Marjorie Prime, Starring June Squib, Danny Burstein and Cynthia Nixon, Launches on Broadway Tonight by Darryn King

Marjorie Prime, Jordan Harrison’s sci-fi-infused family drama, stars legendary actress June Squibb, two-time Tony winner Cynthia Nixon,  Tony winner Danny Burstein and  Christopher L…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:54AM

Broadway ad campaigns honored with 2025 Clio Entertainment Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

Campaigns for “Buena Vista Social Club,” “Once Upon a Mattress” and more took home prizes. 

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 12:38AM

Review: Laowang, a Chinatown King Lear at Primary Stages by Lorin Wertheimer

This Shakespeare adaptation doesn't live up to its premise. Lorin Wertheimer reviews. The post Review: Laowang, a Chinatown King Lear at Primary Stages appeared first on Exeunt Magazine NYC.

SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 12:22AM

Broadway’s ‘& Juliet’ announces partnerships with Lady Pink and Farmgirl Flowers by Andy Lefkowitz

The Tony Award-nominated musical recently celebrated its third anniversary on Broadway.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 12:18AM

Marjorie Prime, Starring June Squibb, Begins Performances on Broadway November 20 by Margaret Hall

Cynthia Nixon, Danny Burstein, and Christopher Lowell co-star in the upcoming Broadway bow of Jordan Harrison's Pulitzer finalist play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

The New York Pops: Mandy Gonzalez, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Megan Hilty and Now Stephen Schwartz by Suzanna Bowling

Drawing by Ken Fallin The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall on Friday brings Everything I Know: Mandy Gonzalez Sings Lin-Manuel Miranda  at 8:00 p.m. and on Friday, December 19 and Saturday, D…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 12:05AM

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