Australian Pops Orchestra announces a star-studded line up for New Year’s Eve!

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2026 District Fringe Review: ‘The River’ by Molly Jane Brennan (3 ½ stars) by Aileen Johnson

The staged reading offered poignant and engaging theater, and impressive performances showcased the play’s enormous potential.  By AILEEN JOHNSON

Writing With Our Ancestors by American Theatre Editors

A ceremony from the writing room, and how to keep it at your own desk.

Oscar Winner Mark Sonnenblick Pens New Song for Muny Meet Me in St. Louis by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Beth Leavel will perform "That's Enough of That" in the upcoming production at the outdoor venue.

See Who's Joining Grammy Winner Zachary James in Carousel for REV Theatre Company by Andrew Gans

The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic will play the New York venue later this summer.

Cast and Creative Team Set for After All These Years: The Musicals of Al Tapper Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Brian Childers will direct the limited run at the AMT Theater.

Woodmere presents Arc of Promise by Pamela J. Forsythe

Woodmere celebrates 250 through its own mission for showcasing Philly artists, marking America’s big birthday with works from 1790 to the present that reflect honestly on our history. Pame…

Video: Reeve Carney Sings the National Anthem for the New York Mets

Reeve Carney stepped off the stage at the Broadway Theatre and onto the baseball field, performing the national anthem for the New York Mets. Watch a video of the musical's current 'Jay Gats…

A Summer of Reflection by Guesteditor

For our guest columnist’s final column (for now), she reconnects with past students and asks teachers how they’re educating a new generation.

Broadway’s ‘MJ’ to open in the Netherlands by Andy Lefkowitz

The staging will feature Dutch dialogue and songs in English.

The Whoopi Monologues by TotalTheater

off-Broadway – Lincoln Center Theater’s Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater: 150 West 65 Street. July 13-Aug. 30, 2026. Comedy-Drama. Author: Whoopi Goldberg. Director: Whitney White. 1 hr, 45 min…

Matt Doyle & Bonnie Milligan, and More to Kick Off MATCHBOOK FEST 2026 This Week

MATCHBOOK FEST 2026, the brand-new five-week summer festival is launching this week with legendary duos and new works. MATCHBOOK FEST 2026 was created to celebrate the creative process, the …

Watch Austin Powers Parody Oh, Behave! From Broadway Bares 2026 by Andrew Gans

More than 200 dancers took part in the recent, record-breaking fundraiser for Broadway Cares.

Video: Watch Ramin Karimloo Star in SWEENEY TODD in New Trailer

Ramin Karimloo stars as Sweeney Todd in Birmingham Rep's production of Sondheim’s classic musical, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Watch a first look video of the productio…

Kate Baldwin, Norbert Leo Butz and More to Join BROADWAY SINGS FOR AARON LAZAR

On Monday, August 31 at 7pm, two-time Tony nominee Kate Baldwin (Hello, Dolly, Finian's Rainbow) will host “Extraordinary: Broadway Sings for Aaron Lazar," a special one-night benefit conc…

Photos: Original BEACHES Cast Members at Sing For Your Seniors Performance at The SAGE Center

Sing For Your Seniors recently hosted a special Broadway Session at The SAGE Center featuring members of the original Broadway cast of Beaches The Musical alongside special guest artists. Se…

My Own Take: 'Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo' at NYC's PAC by Frank Rizzo

All photos by Andy Henderson The show: “Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo” at off-Broadway’s PAC NYC (251 Fulton St.)…

Broadway Itinerary — Week of 7/20 by Broadway News

Broadway News has rounded up a few industry events for the week of July 20, so you never miss your cue.

‘RuPaul's Drag Race’ star Valentina joins ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ on Broadway by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

Valentina succeeds Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, who played her final performance in Sam Pinkleton’s production at Studio 54 on June 21.

Five Things the Cameras Didn’t See At the World Cup Final by Caitlin Huston

A post-game fight between players from Argentina and Spain broke out, Donald Trump's presence led to booing and long security lines and more.

Honor Roll! Launches 50 Plays by Women+ Over 50 List by Logan Culwell-Block

The brainchild of Jacquelyn Reingold and Cheryl Davis, the list looks to combat gendered ageism by shining a spotlight on these unproduced plays.

School Is in Session! Tickets Now on Sale for School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play on Broadway by Sophia Rubino

Tickets are now on sale for School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, coming to Broadway this fall. Written by Jocelyn Bioh, School Girls is directed by Whitney White, reuniting the two…

See Who's Joining Chess' Bradley Dean in Sweeney Todd Concerts by Andrew Gans

Kevin David Thomas will direct the Tony-winning Stephen Sondheim classic.

2026 District Fringe Review: ‘Speed Skating Sloth’ by the Emerson Twins (4.5 stars) by Hannah Estifanos

This new musical seems destined to leap from sold-out staged readings to full production.  By HANNAH ESTIFANOS

Theatrical Press Agent and Author James W. Sapp (AKA Jameson Currier) Has Passed Away

Theatrical Press Agent, award-wining Author (Jameson Currier), Independent Publisher devoted to gay literature and later an Artist, died on Sunday, July 13th of a sudden heart attack at his …

Hot Tickets of the Week: THE LOST BOYS, CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL & More

Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week. Check out the shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to this week, s…

Theatre Review: ‘The Smoker’ at the Contemporary American Theatre Festival at Shepherd University by Jeannette Mulherin

The Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) continues to be a vital showcase for contemporary American playwrights, presenting works that explore the complexities of the human experien…

Video: Rosie O'Donnell Opens Up About the Deeply Personal Journey Behind COMMON KNOWLEDGE

Ready or not, here comes Rosie! Stage and screen superstar Rosie O'Donnell is returning to the New York City stage with her solo show, Common Knowledge, premiering Off-Broadway at the Daryl …

Lesli Margherita, Erin Davie, and More to Star in Barrington’s Noises Off by Dgordon

David Gordon| The backstage comedy will star Orville Mendoza and Nehal Josh. ||Berkshires|Barrington Stage Company,Noises Off [...] Read More... from Lesli Margherita, Erin Davie, and More t…

Cape Playhouse Finds Full Casting for Summer Mean Girls by Logan Culwell-Block

The Broadway favorite is headed to Maine next month.

Broadway Stars to Unite for Benefit Concert Honoring Aaron Lazar by Dgordon

David Gordon| The event will take place on August 31. ||New Jersey|Aaron Lazar [...] Read More... from Broadway Stars to Unite for Benefit Concert Honoring Aaron Lazar The post Broadway Star…

Review: Woyzeck, Büchner’s Dark Prophecy, in an Old Sweater Factory by Zach

Zachary Stewart| Adult Film stages the unfinished 1837 play in Queens. ||Off-Off-Broadway|Adult Film,Georg Büchner,John Christopher Jones,Josh Barilla,Madeline Bernhard,Megan Metrikin,Moder…

Hadestown by the Numbers: 7 Years, 33 Songs, 1 Epic Story on Broadway by Jonah De Forest

We’re spotlighting Broadway blockbusters throughout the summer and Hadestown is no exception. The Tony-winning production has been entrancing audiences for over seven years, reimagining th…

Broadway Will Sing for Aaron Lazar in New Jersey Benefit Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

Kate Baldwin, Mandy Gonzalez, Victoria Clark, and more will perform at the event to support Lazar's ongoing treatment for ALS.

$1 Million State Grant Awarded to Hammerstein Museum for Redevelopment by Creativeconveration

State Awards of $1 Million Dollars to Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center for Redevelopment Reported Friday, July 20, 2026 Pictured Above: The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and …

Ordinary Days, Tuck Everlasting, 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.

Directing Queer Theatre at Its Edges on College Campuses: An Invitation by John Michael Diresta

By John Michael DiResta. Queer theatre in universities straddles a cultural bifurcation of liberatory and reactionary perspectives.

As Budget Cuts Loom, French Theater Turns Up the Political Heat by Laura Cappelle

This year’s Avignon Festival has transformed into a staging ground for protests, defiant new works and some early 2027 presidential campaigning.

Hammerstein Museum Awarded $1 Million PA State Grant for Highland Farm Redevelopment

The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center has been awarded a $1 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to support…

Sondra Pearlman, founder of Oregon Children’s Theatre, dies at 81 by Bob Hicks

Pearlman began the children's theater company at the old Portland Civic Theatre and built it into a driving force that brought millions of young people into the theatrical fold.

September L. Davis Teases 'Big, Big News' Coming This Fall in NYC

September L. Davis is teasing "big, big, big" news. In a recent interview with Marc Shaiman, Davis stated that she has something planned for this fall in New York City, not giving away too m…

Video: Matt Wiercinski Performs 'Oh, Behave!' at BROADWAY BARES: LICENSE TO STRIP

At Broadway Bares, Matt Wiercinski had the audience saying “yeah baby, yeah!” as Austin Powers in “Oh, Behave!” Choreographed by Billy Griffin, a battalion of fembots helmed by MiMi …

Video: Matteo Lane & Krysta Rodriguez Perform 'We Both Reached for the Gun' in CHICAGO

A new clip from CHICAGO at the Ambassador Theatre spotlights comedian and actor Matteo Lane performing 'We Both Reached for the Gun' in his role as Billy Flynn, along with Krysta Rodriguez a…

Summer Strallen to join West End cast of Beetlejuice The Musical as Delia Deetz by Theatre Weekly

Summer Strallen is set to join the West End company of Beetlejuice The Musical, taking over the role of the crystal-loving life coach Delia Deetz The post Summer Strallen to join West End ca…

Full Cast Announced for Shakespeare Season at Sheffield Theatres’ Crucible by Staff Writer

Sheffield Theatres has announced the full company of actors for its ambitious Shakespeare season at the Crucible The post Full Cast Announced for Shakespeare Season at Sheffield Theatres’ …

Lambeth Fringe 2026 Launches Programme with More Than 200 Shows Across South London by Staff Writer

Lambeth Fringe has announced the first wave of programming for its 2026 festival, revealing more than 200 shows set to take place across South London The post Lambeth Fringe 2026 Launches Pr…

Lighthouse Theatre announces cast for festive pantomime Peter Pan by Staff Writer

The Lighthouse Theatre in Kettering has announced the cast for its 2026 family pantomime, Peter Pan The post Lighthouse Theatre announces cast for festive pantomime Peter Pan appeared first …

Talawa Theatre Company Appoints Six New Trustees as It Marks 40 Years of Black British Theatre by Staff Writer

Talawa Theatre Company has announced the appointment of six new trustees as it celebrates 40 years of championing Black British theatre. The post Talawa Theatre Company Appoints Six New Trus…

Unicorn Theatre report highlights transformative impact of five-year Creative Schools programme by Staff Writer

The Unicorn Theatre has released a new impact report highlighting the success of its Creative Schools Partnership programme The post Unicorn Theatre report highlights transformative impact o…

Stageworthy News. Connecting to the World through Theater. by Jonathan Mandell

Whatever is happening in America, whether a blockbuster movie or the latest threat to democracy, will remind theatergoers of a show, past or present. This past week: The Odyssey the musical …

This ‘Spelling Bee’ in Creede is S-U-P-E-R by Toni Tresca

Creede Rep’s The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee pairs winning comedy with a tender portrait of belonging.

Jack Stokes On the Challenge of Embodying 4 Characters In ‘This Is Not America’ At Edinburgh Fringe [VIDEO] by Frank J. Avella

Jack is Back! Last year, Jack Stokes impressed New York City audiences and critics with his remarkable portrayal of a young British soldier in the WW2-era two hander Shellshocked which perfo…

CONSTANT STANISLAVSKI (171)  by Robert Shuman

The words and wisdom of Constantin Stanislavski: (To the actor) Direct all of your attention to the “given circumstances.”  They are always within reach. (AP)

'I Have Never Experienced Anything Like This': Watch Billy Porter Sit for Portrait Artist of the Year by Andrew Gans

Three portrait artists painted the Tony-winning actor over a four-hour period.

Asbury Park Theater Company Names Nate Patten Artistic Director by Meg Masseron

Under Patten's leadership, the company will present a balance of classic and contemporary works across the Jersey Shore.

MJ the Musical Will Tour the Netherlands in 2027 by Meg Masseron, Andrew Gans

The Michael Jackson biomusical has added another country to its roster following hit productions in London, Australia, and Hamburg.

Video: Marley Fenton Performs Passionate 'If It's True' in West End Hadestown by Andrew Gans

The London return of the Tony-winning musical continues at the Lyric.

To Have and To Hold Will Play Bow Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

Tedra Millan and Laura Lapidus will star in Lapidus' play examining sisterhood through the lens of The Taming of the Shrew.

To Have and To Hold Will Bow Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

Tedra Millan and Laura Lapidus will star in Lapidus' play examining sisterhood through the lens of The Taming of the Shrew.

Watch Trailer for Ramin Karimloo and Meow Meow in Sweeney Todd at Birmingham Rep by Andrew Gans

Joe Murphy directs the Tony-winning Stephen Sondheim-Hugh Wheeler musical for the U.K. venue.

GRACE NOTES: Monday, July 20, 2026 by Susan Grace

  Today’s Highlights:     Film Strips 2: Back in the Habit of Electric Boogaloo concert, with music direction by Alex Harrington, featuring The Skivvies ( fNick Cearley & Lauren Mol…

Ben Platt Wants to Star in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE and ANGELS IN AMERICA

At just 32 years old, Ben Platt has already had a plethora of career highlights, and he is now making his London theatre debut in Midnight at the Never Get, now playing at Menier Chocolate F…

New App Theater.Games Launches, Cofounded by Matt Rodin by Dgordon

David Gordon| There are four different theater-themed daily games and puzzles to choose from. ||New York City|Matt Rodin [...] Read More... from New App Theater.Games Launches, Cofounded by …

Marchand, Mozart, and More: What's Happening in Classic Arts Next Week by Natan Zamansky

Find out what’s happening in the opera, concert, and dance scene in NYC.

At the Best of Fringe, “CAMP!” Captures the Joy and Heartbreak of Growing Up by Ross

The Toronto Fringe Review: Bravo Academy and Mixtape Projects deliver one of the festival’s defining breakout musicals By Ross One of the greatest frustrations of every theatre festival is…

PRG Expands its Technical Role at American Express Presents BST Hyde Park by Griffin Rodgers

American Express Presents BST Hyde Park 2026 in London welcomed an international line-up of artists across three weekends. PRG delivered lighting and video across the festival site, supplyin…

“The Matchmaker” Is the Play That Became “Hello, Dolly!” by Mary Wisniewski

On stage at American Players Theatre, Wisconsin native Thornton Wilder's play is an old-fashioned but well-made farce that was later adapted into the 1964 Broadway hit.

Last Week on Broadway: Tuesday, July 20, 2026 by Matt Tamanini

Valentina to join ‘Rocky Horror,’ ‘Bill & Ted’s’ getting musical adaptation, Legend’s Basquiat musical gets public premiere Every week, Matt Tamanini will bring you the bigge…

Broadway 3-peat: Score Edition: The Lost Boys by JK

Our Broadway 3-peat series continues with a look at three songs in a row - no skipping from a new score. This week, in honor of the July 24 release of their Original Broadway Cast Recording,…

Rethinking the morning drive: what digital audio’s afternoon surge means for Broadway by Rachel Couchara

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 20, 2026- Gen Z is Obsessed with Movies, Why Not Broadway? and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 20, 2026 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 Sto…

Vernon Kay to star in Sleeping Beauty at Churchill Theatre Bromley by Staff Writer

Vernon Kay will return to the pantomime stage this Christmas as he stars in Sleeping Beauty at Churchill Theatre Bromley, running from 5 December 2026 to 3 January 2027 The post Vernon Kay t…

Full cast announced for Deep-Heat Rivalry at The Other Palace Studio by Staff Writer

The full cast has been announced for Deep-Heat Rivalry, the new comedy from Olivier Award nominee Trevor Ashley and Phil Scott, which runs at The Other Palace Studio from 11 September The po…

The Enormous Crocodile The Musical Returns to London for Summer 2026 Run at Lyric Hammersmith by Staff Writer

Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile The Musical will return to London next summer for a four-week run at Lyric Hammersmith The post The Enormous Crocodile The Musical Returns to London for…

Carla Mendonça joins cast of The Other Side of Murder UK and Ireland tour by Staff Writer

Carla Mendonça will join the cast of Torben Betts’ new comedy thriller The Other Side of Murder when it embarks on a major UK and Ireland tour from autumn 2026 The post Carla Mendonça jo…

Cat Cohen Turned Her Stroke Into a Punchline and Off Broadway Show by Lindsay Gellman and Tess Mayer

“Broad Strokes” recounts this singing comedian’s medical emergency, juxtaposing “something brash and grotesque and humiliating with something completely heartfelt.”

‘Heated Rivalry,’ ‘Dukes,’ With Jane Wickline, and More Must-See Theater by Helen Shaw and Elisabeth Vincentelli

As the summer heats up, here’s seven not-to-miss Off Broadway shows.

The Nerves and Thrills of Being a ‘Swan Lake’ Extra by Margaret Fuhrer and Paola Chapdelaine

Our reporter, a lapsed dancer, got an intimate glimpse of the action in the American Ballet Theater’s production.

Female Rage is Center Stage in the Musical "Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo" by Jan Simpson

 Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, the new musical now playing downtown at the Perelman Performing Arts Center, is a patchwork quilt of other musicals: one swatch a revenge plot like the…

On the Couch with Samuel Dundas

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Chau Chak Wing Museum presents Harry Seidler exhibition

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Cast announced for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying at Hayes Theatre

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MJ THE MUSICAL takes its final Australian bow

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Mark Ballas and Eddie Cooper Join Chicago on Broadway Tonight by Sophia Rubino

Mark Ballas and Eddie Cooper begin performances in Broadway's Chicago on July 20. The Dancing With the Stars pro will play Billy Flynn for a four-week limited engagement through August …

One for the Pot Serves Up a Delicious Slice of British Farce at the Shaw Festival by Ross

A great farce always feels a little like watching someone carry an impossibly tall wedding cake across a crowded room. Every wobble makes you gasp. Every doorway feels too narrow. Every unex…

Mark Ballas Returns to Broadway's Chicago July 20; Eddie Cooper Joins Cast by Andrew Gans

Derek Hough is also making a one-night-only debut in the Tony-winning revival at the Ambassador Theatre.

Cole Escola Returns to Oh, Mary! in London's West End July 20 by Logan Culwell-Block

Escola is reprising their Tony-winning performance on stage and screen.