McKenzie Kurtz played her final performance as Heather Chandler in Heathers The Musical on Monday, December 15. The production will welcome back Jodie Steele in her original West End role as Heather Chandler fo…

Beaches, A New Musical will open on Broadway this spring at the Majestic Theatre. Based on the New York Times bestselling novel that inspired the blockbuster film, the Broadway premiere will star Jessica Vosk…

The Riverdance creator’s feet blew away a century of tradition, yet he’s oddly absent from this docuseries about young dancers preparing for the World Championships. Why? ‘Irish dancing was completely dif…

Bridge theatre, London Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s fairytale adventure follows its archetypal characters into real-world emotion, brilliantly drawn and sung Can Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s e…

TDF will present the return of Costumes & Cocktails, a glamorous party and benefit celebrating its exceptional Costume Collection, on Monday, April 13, 2026 at TAO Downtown. The evening will also include th…

McKenzie Kurtz has been enjoying a longer-than-expected run as “demon queen of high school” Heather Chandler in Heathers The Musical at New World Stages Off-Broadway. The musical black comedy is an adaptati…

Learn how to fluff your hair into Heather Chandler’s signature ponytail in this new video.

Let Aurelia Williams sing on our stage... and we're happy! Watch her belt out this classic Irving Berlin tune as Martha in White Christmas! Irving Berlin's White Christmas Nov 14 - Dec 31, 2025 Goodspeed Music…

In the first episode of Hogwarts Express, Aidan Close hangs out with his dressing room companion Emmet Smith, watches cartoons with castmates and reveals how he goes from brunette to blonde with the help of th…

Aidan Close plays Scorpius Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway. For six weeks, he’s taking fans backstage to see where the real magic happens. In the first installment, Close hangs out wi…

By HELENA ALVES AMADORA, Portugal (AP) — One mural, “No Poverty,” shows a Black woman tenderly braiding the hair of a white woman — a snapshot of family bonds that grew out of difficult times. Another, …

"Snow" Irving Berlin's White Christmas Nov 14 - Dec 31, 2025 Goodspeed Musicals East, Haddam, CT Learn More: https://www.goodspeed.org/shows/white-christmas Directed by Hunter Foster Choreographed by Kelli …

"Snow" Irving Berlin's White Christmas Nov 14 - Dec 31, 2025 Goodspeed Musicals East, Haddam, CT Learn More: https://www.goodspeed.org/shows/white-christmas Directed by Hunter Foster Choreographed by Kelli …

Dundee RepThis hazily dramatised show is full of pizzazz and features the voice of Brian Cox but in making Jack as cynical as his mum it loses the story’s heart Do not be misled by the title. This is a takeov…

The revival of August Wilson's Joe Turner’s Come and Gone has completed casting. As previously announced, production stars Taraji P. Henson and Cedric “The Entertainer,” with performances set to beg…

Omar Lopez-Cepero sings "Count Your Blessings" (also featured: Sofie Nesanelis) Irving Berlin's White Christmas Nov 14 - Dec 31, 2025 Goodspeed Musicals East, Haddam, CT Learn More: https://www.goodspeed.org/…

The director worked with theatre colossus Tom Stoppard on two smash hits. Here, he remembers their heated rehearsals, the night they stayed up watching Jaws – and the last four cigarettes they smoked together…

“We were so inspired by everything,” says Wicked: For Good Hair and Make-up Designer Frances Hannon on reshaping WICKED from stage to screen.

You can now get a first look at Roundabout Theatre Company's Off-Broadway production of Archduke! Archduke began previews on Thursday, October 23, 2025, and opened officially on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at …

Paper Mill Playhouse began rehearsals this week for the beloved musical Disney’s Frozen. The production begins performances Wednesday, November 26 ahead of a Sunday, November 30 opening night. Due to popul…

As the Harry Potter actor brings Draco Malfoy to Broadway and is set to star in a Jimmy Carr-penned spoof period drama alongside Damian Lewis, the eternal bad boy will answer your questions It can’t be easy b…

The dynamic dancing duo Clyde Alves and Jonalyn Saxer lead the cast of White Christmas in "I Love A Piano." Irving Berlin's White Christmas Nov 14 - Dec 31, 2025 Goodspeed Musicals East, Haddam, CT Learn Mor…

Lea Michele spoke with CBS Sunday Morning in a new interview, which you can watch here! Currently starring in Chess on Broadway, Michele is known for playing Rachel Berry in GLEE, along with performances in mul…

Real Talk? The union is US. Our collective power is what gets things done, whether that’s raising our voices at a rally or developing new language in a contract committee. We need every voice – and every op…

Jonalyn Saxer and Lauren Nicole Chapman perform "Sisters" Irving Berlin's White Christmas Nov 14 - Dec 31, 2025 Goodspeed Musicals East, Haddam, CT Learn More: https://www.goodspeed.org/shows/white-christmas …

An all new "Reel Talk" is here! Check out @cheriebtay in this week’s episode on workplace safety, and find out what you can do if things at your job aren’t feeling all that secure… Safety first! #Equity…

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 winter or Marti Pello…

Schiff’s book so slavishly follows her screenplay without adding new material that there is nothing much to wait for. The lyrics by Sanford and Jay alternate between not scanning and extremely simple rhymes. …

Rules, rights and protections, oh my! It’s time for Episode 2 of “Reel Talk,” brought to you by the Member Education and Engagement Action Team! @misskimizzo gives us the 411 on some of the provisions cov…

Vape! The Grease Parody is now open Off-Broadway at Theater 555. A new musical by Catie Hogan & Sketchworks Comedy, with Lyrics & Additional Book by Billy Recce and Danny Salles, Read the reviews! Vape!…

In “Working Girl,” an upwardly mobile Melanie Griffith embodied Tess McGill, a secretary from Staten Island with big hair and even bigger dreams. She thought her new boss (played by Sigourney Weaver in the …

Read reviews for the magical, special Broadway engagement of Rob Lake Magic with Special Guests The Muppets! The production includes appearances from Special Guests Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and more! Curren…

Rob Lake Magic with Special Guests The Muppets announced an early closing. The production will play its final show at the Broadhurst Theatre on Sunday, November 16. The show will have played 20 preview perform…

By David Sheward November 11, 2025: Michael Urie proves he is as adept at Shakespearean tragedy as he is at musical comedy and TV sitcoms in a powerful staging of the Bard’s Richard II from Red Bull Theater …

To achieve Elphaba's iconic green hue, Wicked star Lencia Kebede requires the aid and artistry of Wicked Makeup Supervisor Christa Kaimimoku-Wong and Hair Department Head Mary Kay Yezerski-Bondoc. The sisterhoo…

The production will feature original music by Kris Bowers, scenic design by Teresa L. Williams, costume design by Dede Ayite, lighting design by Amanda Zieve, sound design by Justin Ellington and Connor Wang, h…

David Auburn’s Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning play Proof is now on sale. Starring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle with Samira Wiley and Jin Ha, Proof is set to play the Booth Theatre starting on March 31, …

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Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Design Magic for Joe Turner’s Come and Gone A first-rate creative team has been announced for the Broadway revival of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’…

BOOP! The Musical is heading out on a North American tour. The hit Broadway show will launch in fall 2026, opening at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre in Rochester, New York to kick off its 50-week run. With m…

The Importance of Being Earnest October 28 - November 15 https://www.westportplayhouse.org/show/the-importance-of-being-earnest/ Oscar Wilde’s most famous comedy comes to the Playhouse for the first time! M…

The cast of "The Importance of Being Earnest" gathered for a delightful tea party as they prepare to step onto the stage, from tomorrow through November 15. Surrounded by laughter, wit, and plenty of charm, the…

Tony Award nominee Will Swenson (A Beautiful Noise, Hair, 110 In The Shade) will star as “Sweeney Todd” and Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita (Gypsy, Matilda, Dames at Sea) will star as “Mrs. Lovett�…

Tickets are now on sale for Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, returning to New York in a new production starring Luke Evans as Frank-N-Furter and directed by Oh, Mary! Tony winner Sam Pinkleton. The …

Feminism and fashion were on full display on opening night of Liberation at the James Earl Jones Theatre. Stars Betsy Aidem, Susannah Flood, Audrey Corsa, Kayla Davion, Kristolyn Lloyd, Irene Sofia Lucio, Char…

Beauty and the Beast and The Hobbit star Luke Evans will make his Broadway debut as Frank-N-Furter in Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show. Directed by Oh, Mary! Tony winner Sam Pinkleton, the productio…

Sadler’s Wells, LondonThe mythological piece for 12 female dancers was developed in Saudi Arabia and pulsates with physical intensity and ancestral rage Akram Khan is a choreographer at his best when he seems…

by Edward Precht. @pertoltprecht. UPPER WEST SIDE, NY – Well, that was a waste of time. I just got out of an early screening of Wicked: For Good , and while I thought the movie was phenomenal, I couldn’t fu…

The first-ever New York revival of David Auburn’s Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning play Proof has found its Broadway home. Starring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle, Proof will play at the Booth Theatre. Perf…

A new video has been released, featuring clips from Theatre Under The Stars' all-new production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The production will run October 21 – November 2. Check out the vi…

Watch a first look at the company of Into The Woods in London on their first day of rehearsals. The production, helmed by director Jordan Fein with set and costume designer Tom Scutt, will begin previews on Tue…

Witty but poignant tribute to the strength of family ties as all around disintegrates There’s a line in the late Richard Greenberg’s 2013 play that refers to a recently elected showbiz type turned politicia…

The first-ever New York revival of David Auburn’s Proof has found its Broadway home. David Auburn's Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning play, starring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle, will begin the Booth Theatre.…

Proof has found its Broadway home! The first ever Broadway revival of David Auburn’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play Proof, starring Emmy, SAG, and Golden Globe Award winner Ayo Edebiri and Academy…

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 27, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend. NEW - BWW For You, Personalized Story Picks, Click Here …

Acting, singing, dancing- Colman Domingo can do it all. But, in addition to his talent as a performer, the Tony nominee is also an ordained minister with several weddings under his belt. During a recent visit t…

& Juliet is giving an inside look at an impressive 30-second quick change in the beginning of their show! In a new video on social media, Gianna Harris – who currently plays Juliet – runs backstage afte…

Heathers The Musical has revealed cast updates for production, which was recently extended through January 25, 2026. Heathers is playing at New World Stages. McKenzie Kurtz (Heather Chandler) and Olivia Hardy (…

There are a lot of Broadway stars making their return this season, and we are all the better for it! Do you remember the roles that got them started? Broadway Games: Stars of Today...and Yesterday  DIRECTION…

We sat down with our incredible cast of 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙀𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙩 for a special Q&A and let’s just say, you’re going to love getting to know…

“HAIR” stands as perhaps the most iconic musical of the 1960s—the first Broadway production to truly capture the nation’s political and generational unrest. Premiering in 1967 on the heels of San Franci…

If ever a play seemed tailor-made — tailor-braided? — for the Mark Taper Forum stage, at least in the 2020s, it’s “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.” The most intimate of the three Music Center theaters…

Tickets are now on sale for Schmigadoon!, the stage adaptation of the Apple TV+ musical comedy series. Starring Alex Brightman and Sara Chase, the production will play a limited engagement at Broadway's Nederl…

Alex Brightman and Sara Chase are returning to the Golden Age of musical theater in Schmigadoon! on Broadway. The pair will reprise the roles of Josh Skinner and Melissa Gimble, which they originated at the Ken…

Oscar winner and Tony nominee Diane Keaton has died at the age of 79. People first reported the news on Saturday, October 11. A family member confirmed to The Associated Press on Sunday that Keaton passed away…

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of acclaimed actor Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of stage and screen. Keaton's death was first reported on Saturday, October 11. According to People magazi…

Diane Keaton, who died today at the age of 79, made her Broadway debut in the original company of “Hair” (above is a publicity photograph of her for the musical.) But the actress who went on to a stellar fi…

Ms. Keaton was a member of the original Broadway production of Hair, long before film stardom took her away from the stage.

Kate Rockwell begins her run in Heathers The Musical as Westerberg High’s guidance counselor, Ms. Fleming, tonight, Friday, October 10, through Monday, November 10. See photos here! Kerry Butler returns to He…

Broadway's Stranger Things: The First Shadow takes place 24 years before the events of the Netflix show, so the prequel play is rife with references for fans. It also features 34 people on stage, 50 wigs and, …

It’s time to cue the glitter! The divine Miss Piggy is headed to Broadway, joining Kermit the Frog for a special guest appearance in Rob Lake Magic With Special Guests The Muppets. The holiday spectacular beg…

Sarah Hyland joins Just in Time, the Bobby Darin musical at the Circle in the Square Theatre starring Jonathan Groff, on October 8. She succeeds Gracie Lawrence, who was nominated for a Tony Award, in the ro…

Liberation, Bess Wohl's memory play about a group of women who gather for  "consciousness-raising" meetings in 1970s Ohio, begins its Broadway run at the James Earl Jones Theatre on October 8. The official ope…

Critics and audiences agree - SATURDAY CHURCH is FABULOUS! Tickets and more at https://www.nytw.org/show/saturday-ch... Video by ZANNI Productions *** *** *** Saturday Church tells the story of Ulysses�…

My friend’s daughter had a 10 year old named Serena with long curly hair who wore frilly dresses like her older sister. One day she showed up at school with short hair and wearing overalls and announced his n…

Vape! The Grease Parody will launch a 10-week Off-Broadway engagement this month! Performances will begin on Thursday, October 30 at Theater 555. Vape! is a new musical by Catie Hogan & Sketchworks Comedy, …

PARIS (AP) — Military regalia met bohemian ease at Enfants Riches Déprimés on Thursday, where designer Henri Alexander Levy once again proved his penchant for contradictions. A military-looking, shiny-butto…