Broadway’s lights are shining brightly, but behind the scenes, producers are feeling the squeeze. Rising costs have made it harder than ever for shows to break even. “It’s just so difficult for producers …

Tonight's the night! Who will make the Top 10 of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, December 5 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out! This season is presented by AMDA …

As 2025 draws to a close, so does the first quarter of the 21st century. There have been 24 Tony Award-winning Best Musicals (thank you, pandemic) in that time, and that's what today's quiz is all about! Good l…

Voting is now open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students. This week is MTI week- celebrating one of our sponsors, Music Theatre Internat…

You can now get a first look at photos of the North American Tour of KINKY BOOTS. The tour opened on November 19, 2025 at the Clemens Center in Elmira, NY and will continue across North America, making stops in…

RuPaul's Drag Race winner Onya Nurve, aka Justin Woody, has exited the upcoming national tour of Kinky Boots. While no specific reason was given, the production revealed that Omari Collins ("Scarlett D. Von'Du"…

Matt Henry wins Best Actor in a Musical for Kinky Boots at the 2016 Olivier Awards with Mastercard Ceremony hosted by Michael Ball. The Olivier Awards with Mastercard are not only world-renowned, they’re the…

For theatre tickets, the latest news and more about the Olivier Awards visit https://officiallondontheatre.com/oli... Kinky Boots wins Best Musical at the 2016 Olivier Awards with Mastercard Ceremony hosted by…

Everybody say “Yeah!” and let Kinky Boots lift your spirits to high-heeled heights! Winner of every Best Musical award, including the Tony®, Grammy®, and London’s Olivier Award, Kinky Boots captivates a…

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Begin Again Musical Gets Train on Board It's about to begin again, again. A new musical inspired by the 2013 film starring Keira Knightley and Mark Ruf…

BEGIN AGAIN, inspired by the Academy Award-nominated film written and directed by John Carney (Once), will make its world premiere at The Old Globe in San Diego as part of its 2026 season with performances from…

The new musical Begin Again, inspired by the Academy Award nominated film written and directed by John Carney, will have its pre-Broadway engagement next year. With an original score by Pat Monahan of the Gramm…

Election Day may be over, but voting is still open for the first round of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage! Each week, contestants will be voted on by the general public and judged by an all-star panel of judges, …

The new musical Alice in Neverland will host invite-only industry presentations at New 42 Studios on Thursday, November 6, 2025, and Friday, November 7, 2025, in New York City. The new musical features book, mu…

Broadway’s Hell’s Kitchen is doing the character shuffle. Kelsee Kimmel, currently the standby for Jersey, will step into the role officially from December 2 through January 11. Lamont Walker II, who origi…

A work in progress presentation of Azul The Musical will be produced by Prospect musicals, and be performed in residence at Baruch College. The cast features an acclaimed lineup of stage talent, including Tony …

Voting is now open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students. Season 6 is bigger and better than ever thanks to presenters AMDA (American Mu…

The producers of the North American Tour of the globally beloved musical sensation, Kinky Boots, are thrilled to announce full casting. Leading the tour will be Justin C. Woody (drag superstar “Onya Nurve�…

The full cast has been revealed for the North American Tour of KINKY BOOTS. The multi-year tour kicks off on November 19, 2025, in Elmira, NY and will continue across North America, making stops in cities inclu…

Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein's stage adaptation won the 2013 Tony for Best Musical.

Step into the spotlight for a rare and dazzling afternoon as New 42 marks its 35th anniversary! Tony Award winner J. Harrison Ghee (Some Like It Hot, Kinky Boots), powerhouse performer Mandy Gonzalez (Hamilton,…

On October 10th, a recording of a new musical from songwriters Steven Jamail and Krystin Crain Johnson entitled “Witch Hunt: The Musical” will be released featuring tales from the most infamous historical, …

We know them as Benny, Lola, Fiyero, The Wiz and more- but how well do Wayne Brady and Taye Diggs know those characters? We're putting them to the test in the latest edition of BroadwayWorld's Line Please! In t…

We know them as Benny, Lola, Fiyero, The Wiz and more- but how well do Wayne Brady and Taye Diggs know those characters? We're putting them to the test in the latest edition of BroadwayWorld's Line Please! In t…

Producers of the smash-hit Broadway musical The Great Gatsby announced today that stage and screen star Ryan McCartan will play his final performance in the title role on Sunday, November 9, 2025. The award-win…

Wayne Brady, who is currently appearing as the Duke of Monroth in Moulin Rouge! through November 9, has a busy fall. The actor will make his West End debut in two concert performances of a new musical adapt…

A workshop is set to be presented of British Invasion, a musical directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, La Cage Aux Folles, Pretty Woman, On Your Feet!), with a …

Age: 32 Hometown: Towson, MD Current Role: Christian Douglas has traded in his tour bus for the subway as he transitioned from playing Christian in Moulin Rouge! on tour to playing the role on on Broadway. P…

We can all use a little more Harvey Fierstein in our lives. The multi-Tony (and more) award-winning actor and playwright who many of us recognize from recent local productions of “La Cage Aux Folles,” “Ki…

The former Kinky Boots actor is currently making his Broadway debut playing Christian at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

“Kinky Boots” struts right into the heart of Alexandria audiences with flashing lights and skyscraping heels at The Little Theatre of Alexandria. The Tony Award-winning “Kinky Boots,” with book by Harve…

The Hollywood Bowl is bringing back its tradition of staging large-scale summer musicals, a programming staple that had largely gone dark in the wake of the pandemic. This weekend's production of Jesus Christ S…

West End star Tosh Wanogho-Maud will take over the role of Lola in the European leg and additional UK dates of the Kinky Boots tour The post Kinky Boots Announces Tosh Wanogho-Maud as Lola for European and…

Billy Porter is now playing the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club and, ahead of opening night, the Tony-winner stopped by TODAY to share his thoughts on joining the production. Having previously played the c…

As the Tony Award winner returns to Broadway, he remembers what his mother once told him: ‘God’s delay is not denial.’ Originally published on Parade.comView this story online The timing is finally right…

CJ ENM is developing a new stage musical based on its 2012 film Dancing Queen, with plans to debut the production in Korea in 2027 and expand to global markets. As reported by The Korea Times, the company has e…

Taye Diggs and Wayne Brady return to Broadway in Moulin Rouge! beginning July 22 as the Duke of Monroth and Harold Zidler, respectively. Both will play limited engagements at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, wi…

Justin Woody, best known as drag queen Onya Nurve, will take on the role of Lola in the North American tour of Kinky Boots, alongside Noah Silverman as Charlie Price. The tour kicks off on November 19, in Elmir…

Initial cast members for the North American Tour of KINKY BOOTS has been revealed! Justin Woody (drag superstar “Onya Nurve”) will take on the role of Lola, and Noah Silverman will play Charlie Price; addit…

Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein's stage adaptation won the 2013 Tony for Best Musical.

The producers of the North American Tour of the globally beloved musical sensation, Kinky Boots, are thrilled to announce the lead casting. Justin Woody (drag superstar “Onya Nurve”) will take on the role …

Following a record-breaking UK, Ireland and European tour, Kinky Boots The Musical will return to the West End in a brand-new production starring Johannes Radebe

Direct from their smash-hit run in London, Tony®️, GRAMMY®️ and Emmy Award winner BILLY PORTER (Kinky Boots, “Pose”) and two-time Olivier Award nominee MARISHA WALLACE join “the hottest show on Broa…

Direct from their smash-hit run in London, Tony®️, GRAMMY®️ and Emmy Award winner BILLY PORTER (Kinky Boots, “Pose”) and two-time Olivier Award nominee MARISHA WALLACE join “the hottest show on Broa…

TDF will conclude its 13th season of Autism Friendly Performances with Hamilton, the first time the production has participated in the program. Tailored for families with members on the autism spectrum or with …

Direct from their smash-hit run in London, Tony®, GRAMMY® and Emmy Award winner BILLY PORTER (Kinky Boots, “Pose”) and two-time Olivier Award nominee MARISHA WALLACE join “the hottest show on Broadway�…

Age: 26 Hometown: Sacramento, California Current Role: Bella Coppola plays Chloe Zervoulian, the associate director-choreographer of Bombshell—a Marilyn Monroe meta-musical-in-the-making dramatized in Smash…

Ashley Loren and Christian Douglas will take over the roles of Satine and Christian in Moulin Rouge! The Musical beginning July 22 at Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre. They join the company alongside Wayne Br…

Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Harvey Fierstein took the stage to accept a special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with Broa…

Pride meets prohibition at Joe’s Pub this June 17 with THE BIG GAY SPEAKEASY — a one-night-only theatrical fundraiser celebrating LGBTQ+ history through music, joy, and resistance. Showtime is 7:00 p.m. Tra…

For some, as the lyric goes, the seaweed is always greener in somebody else’s lake. But for actor Kyle Taylor Parker, it’s all about relishing in your own path, and taking pride in “authentically bein…

Real Gone Music will release the Kinky Boots – Original Broadway Cast Recording on vinyl for the first time ever. The long-awaited 2-LP set will arrive in stores on July 11, pressed on striking fuchsia-colore…

Broadway in Charleston has announced a six-show lineup for the 2025–26 season in a news release on Friday. The season will feature a wide variety of genres and themes, opening with “The Book of Mormon” in…

Carrie St. Louis, Katie Rose Clarke and Quinn Titcomb will be the trio of actors to star as Dolly Parton in Dolly: An Original Musical, having its pre-Broadway world premiere at the Fisher Center in Nashvill…

Todrick Hall will direct and choreograph the West End Premiere of Burlesque the Musical at the Savoy Theatre in London.  This new musical, based on Steven Antin's film starring Christina Aguilera and Cher, wil…

Age: 30 Hometown: Aline Mayagoitia (uh-LEEN ma-ya-GOY-tya) grew up in Austin, Texas, but spent her first 10 years in Mexico City where much of her family still lives. “I claim both with equal pride.” Curr…

A pair of sold-out reunion concerts of Broadway's Avett Brothers musical, Swept Away, was held April 28 at Bowery Ballroom. The concerts featured the full original Broadway cast, led by Tony winner John Gallagh…

Taye Diggs and Wayne Brady will return to Broadway in Moulin Rouge! as the Duke of Monroth and Harold Zidler, respectively, beginning July 22 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Both will play limited engagements, …

Betty Boop is boop-oop-a-dooping her way into 2025. In this episode of “Theater: All the Moving Parts,” host Patrick Pacheco pulls back the curtain on “BOOP! The Musical,” Broadway’s bold, feminist …

Four-time Tony-winning playwright, actor, author and quilter Harvey Fierstein will receive the 2025 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre at this year's Tony Awards. “Harvey Fierstein’…

“Kinky Boots” is a joyous musical about how acceptance of others and ourselves is the way to find happiness in your life. It is based on the 2005 British film of the same name, written by Geoff Deane and Ti…

EXCLUSIVE: A federal bankruptcy judge has approved a reorganization plan for Hal Luftig Co. that gives the busy producer breathing room in his six-year court battle against a deep-pocketed investor. The litigat…

EXCLUSIVE: A federal bankruptcy judge has approved a reorganization plan for Hal Luftig Co.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn of the passing of actor Joe Coots, known for starring in the national tour of Kinky Boots and more. Learn more about Coots' life and career.

It seems by design in Jamie Lloyd's Sunset Boulevard, that the ensemble is impactful but nondescript. After all, it's Norma's movie, and no one stands out. Except that the reality is that each member is a rema…

https://playbill.com/article/the-wiz-tour-finds-full-cast. 2) 'Kinky Boots' to Launch Non-Equity Tour This Fall https://playbill.com/article/new ...

Crossroads Live North America is thrilled to announce that a new tour of the smash-hit musical Kinky Boots will launch in fall 2025. Cities and casting will be announced in the coming months. The winner of six …

Kinky Boots will hit the road on an all new tour, launching in the Fall of 2025. Cities and casting will be announced in the coming months. Learn more here!

First look rehearsal images are released for the brand new production of KINKY BOOTS which starts its UK & Ireland tour at Curve, Leicester on 17 January 2025

Relaunch of Elton John musical needs further tinkering still It's second time only quasi-lucky for The Devil Wears Prada, the stage musical adaptation of the much-loved Meryl Streep film from 2006 that nosediv…

At This Theatre: The Al Hirschfeld On November 11, the Al Hirschfeld Theatre turned 100 years old! Back then, it was known as the Martin Beck Theatre, and it stayed that way until June 21, 2003, when the name …

One of the main achievements of DRAG: The Musical, which premiered at the New World Stages in New York, is that it redefined the place of drag queens in the narrative. If in the famous Broadway shows La Cage Au…

Gird your loins! A new musical based on the blockbuster film and bestselling novel, The Devil Wears Prada features an original score by Elton John, lyrics by Shaina Taub & Mark Sonnenblick, book by Kate Wetherh…

Emmy and Tony winner Billy Porter and two-time Olivier Award nominee Marisha Wallace will star as the Emcee and Sally Bowles in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at London’s Playhouse Theatre. Porter and Wallace…

December may be the time of year when people switch off and embrace the holidays. But there's very little rest in the ever-busy world of London theater, which is more crowded this year than ever. For more on Sa…

Norwegian Cruise Line CEO Harry Sommer revealed that the company is leaning away from Broadway-style performances moving forward. Following the closure of cruise adaptations of Summer: The Donna Summer Musical,…