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Friday, October 16, 2026 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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A Whole New Genie! Sherri Shepherd Makes Broadway History in Aladdin by Jonah De Forest

Sherri Shepherd makes history tonight, October 16, as the first female Genie in Aladdin on Broadway. The Daytime Emmy-winning talk show host, comedian and actress will perform the role th…

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Some Woman review – Anne-Marie Duff is wholly believable but this twisty drama is not by Arifa Akbar

Dorfman theatre, LondonThe far-fetched plot turns and some underdeveloped characters undermine the powerful messages about prejudice in Helen Edmundson’s playOpposing forces tug against ea…

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8 Shows Featuring Latine Leads This Season by Meg Masseron

From a former Mets player to RuPaul's Drag Race alumni, these performers are representing both a wide array of Latino heritage and pop culture!

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Photos: First Look at Sherri Shepherd as 'the Genie' in ALADDIN

Emmy-winning talk show host, comedian, actress, and best-selling author Sherri Shepherd begins performances as the Genie in Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway tonight, October 16, 2026. Shepherd…

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SIX Broadway Spirit Week Events To Feature Christiani Pitts, Chloe Lukasiak and Amanda Jenks and More

Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss' Tony Awardâ-winning hit musical SIX will celebrate Spirit Week November 9 through 13 at the Lena Horne Theatre (256 West 47th Street). With only 94 performance…

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Jonathan Groff, Kylie Minogue and Catherine Tate Join Cynthia Erivo-Led BAD FAIRIES

Variety has reported that Kylie Minogue, Jonathan Groff and Catherine Tate have joined the voice cast of “Bad Fairies,” the Warner Bros. Picture Animation and Locksmith Animation musical…

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Rema Webb to Join THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Tour as Madame Giry

Rema Webb will join the North American Tour of the new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary musical, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA as the company heads into the second year of the tour. Ms. …

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Blaize Adler-Ivanbrook, Amir Arison and More to Star in THE CENCI at Red Bull Theater

Red Bull Theater will continue their OBIE award-winning Revelation Readings Series on Thursday, November 5 at 7:00 PM with THE CENCI by Percy Bysshe Shelley, adapted and directed by Eleanor …

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How to Start Producing Theater (And Raise the Money to Do It) by Ken Davenport

It’s that time of the month again. I asked you... The post How to Start Producing Theater (And Raise the Money to Do It) first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Friday, October 16, 2026 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Jonathan Groff, Catherine Tate, More Join Cynthia Erivo in Bad Fairies Animated Film by Margaret Hall

The Warner Bros. Pictures film will feature songs by Six creators Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss.

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Donna Vivino Will Be Dorothy Kilgallen in World Premiere of Kilgallen Musical Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Terry Berliner will direct for the York Theatre.

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Reviews Are In for Todrick Hall Musical Midnight Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The stage and screen favorite has written, directed, and choreographed the musical, and is starring at the Daryl Roth Theatre.

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Broadway’s ‘SIX’ to host November Spirit Week by Lee D'amato

Special events will include a post-show talkback and costume contest.

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Barrett Doss Joins Wild Rose at New York Theatre Workshop by Meg Masseron

The 2018 film will become a country jukebox musical at New York Theatre Workshop.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:23AM[SHARE]

John Patrick Shanley's Mountain Girl Will Make World Premiere at 154 Theatre by Meg Masseron

The Pulitzer- and Tony-winning playwright's newest is being staged by Nylon Fusion Theatre Company with Axial Theatre.

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Riverdance Will Re-Launch North American Tour in 2027 by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

Riverdance 30 – The New Generation will visit 47 cities.

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Friday, October 16, 2026 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Interview: Greg Hicks on The Master Builder at Arcola Theatre by Greg Stewart

Interview: Olivier Award-nominated actor Greg Hicks returns to Arcola Theatre to lead the cast of David Edgar’s adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s The Master Builder The post Interview: Greg H…

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Interview: Ciaran O’Breen on Bull on UK Tour by Greg Stewart

Interview: Ciaran O'Breen stars as Thomas in Deafinitely Theatre's new production of Bull, Mike Bartlett's sharp and unsettling examination of workplace power The post Interview: Ciaran O’…

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Friday, October 16, 2026 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Special Episode: Zegree, Holmes on the joy and silliness of ‘The King’s Decree’ by Matt Tamanini

On today’s episode, Matt Tamanini is in conversation with the writers of the new Off-Broadway musical “The King’s Critique,” Nat Zegree and Eric Holmes. The pair began working on the…

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John Patrick Shanley to Premiere New Play Mountain Girl Off-Broadway by Dgordon

David Gordon| The Pulitzer Prize-winner’s latest will run November 4–22 at 154 Theatre. ||Off-Broadway|John Patrick Shanley [...] Read More... from John Patrick Shanley to Premiere New P…

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Friday 5: Favorite Off-Broadway Theaters - The Institutions by JK

Favorite Off-Broadway Theaters(The Institutions)A couple of Fridays ago, we shared our 5 favorite "stand alone" off-Broadway theaters - those individual theaters, non-subscription based, qui…

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Julie Taymor and Elliot Goldenthal’s New Musical Will Be Part of BAM’s 2027 Season by Dgordon

Linda Buchwald| The season also includes the 10th anniversary of Gregory Spears’s opera Fellow Travelers. ||Brooklyn|BAM,Elliot Goldenthal,Julie Taymor,The Grand Delusion [...] Read More..…

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Connor Carson joins cast of Stoker Wilde as Bram Stoker by Staff Writer

Connor Carson has joined the cast of Stoker Wilde, taking on the role of Bram Stoker in the new musical in development at Wilton’s Music Hall The post Connor Carson joins cast of Stoker Wi…

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Woolwich Works announces festive season packed with drag, disco and cabaret by Staff Writer

Woolwich Works has unveiled a festive line-up of queer cabaret, live music, drag entertainment and Christmas parties for its 2026 winter season at the Royal Arsenal venue The post Woolwich W…

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Full casting announced for piss / CARNATION’s Orlando: A Pornobiography at New Diorama Theatre by Staff Writer

New Diorama Theatre has announced the full cast for the world premiere of Orlando: A Pornobiography, the new production from award-winning theatre-makers piss / CARNATION The post Full casti…

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Full casting announced for Santa’s First Christmas at the Unicorn Theatre by Staff Writer

The Unicorn Theatre has announced full casting for the world premiere of Santa’s First Christmas The post Full casting announced for Santa’s First Christmas at the Unicorn Theatre appear…

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A Christmas Carol Continues brings Scrooge back to tackle the housing crisis at Oxford’s Old Fire Station by Staff Writer

The Old Fire Station in Oxford has announced A Christmas Carol Continues, a new festive comedy from Every Brilliant Thing co-creator Jonny Donahoe The post A Christmas Carol Continues brings…

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Further guest artists announced for Tim Crouch’s An Oak Tree at The Other Palace by Staff Writer

Francesca Moody Productions has announced further casting for Tim Crouch’s An Oak Tree, which continues its run at The Other Palace until 15 November 2026 The post Further guest artists an…

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Meredith Willson’s The Music Man on Stage at MPAC in Morristown by Katelyn

Meredith Willson’s The Music Man in Morristown Reported on Friday, October 16, 2026. Pictured Above: The Music Man. Photo Credit: Marshall Meadows. NEWRSOOM POST: MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY T…

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Friday, October 16, 2026 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Some Woman, National Theatre review - strong social issues, but a bit too didactic by Aleks Sierz

Some Woman, National Theatre review - strong social issues, but a bit too didactic Aleks Sierz Fri, 10/16/2026 - 11:15 New play about the stresses of life …

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Good Time Charlie by TotalTheater

off-Broadway – Public Theater: 425 Lafayette Street. Oct. 9-Oct. 25, 2026. Drama. Author: Ryan J. Haddad. Director: Danny Sharon. 2 hrs, 15 min. Critic: David Sheward (Oct. 2026). *** “T…

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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 16, 2026- MEMOIRS OF AMOROUS GENTLEMEN Opens Off-Broadway and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 16, 2026 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, Personali…

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Theater review: ‘Operation Mincemeat’ accomplishes its mission, and then some by Peter Chianca

The Broadway-smash musical comedy is a triumph of humor and heart at the Emerson Colonial in Boston. The post Theater review: ‘Operation Mincemeat’ accomplishes its mission, and then som…

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Friday, October 16, 2026 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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5 Shows to See in New York This Month by Zach

Zachary Stewart| TheaterMania’s chief critic offers his recommendations for the spooky month of October. ||New York City|Christopher Dylan White,Else Went,Emma Rosa Went,Irish Rep,Jamie Ar…

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Friday, October 16, 2026 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Interview: Gina Torres Talks About Returning to Broadway in Buena Vista Social Club by Dgordon

Diane Snyder| The Suits star embraces her Cuban heritage in a long-awaited Broadway homecoming. ||Broadway|Buena Vista Social Club,Gina Torres [...] Read More... from Interview: Gina Torres …

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Friday, October 16, 2026 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Watch: Ellen Greene Reflects on the Enduring Legacy of Little Shop of Horrors by Dgordon

David Gordon,Seth Walters| Frank Oz’s cult classic movie-musical has gotten a new 4K restoration in celebration of its 40th anniversary. ||New York City|Ellen Greene,Little Shop of Horrors…

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On the Couch with Conor Beaumont

The post On the Couch with Conor Beaumont appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

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We Are The Tigers

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Midnight: Todrick Hall Has Created a Musical Masterpiece That Broadway Cannot Afford to Ignore by Suzanna Bowling

“We don’t get to choose the roles we’re born into. We only get to choose how we play them.” Every so often, a musical comes along that reminds me why I fell in love with theater in t…

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Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen: A Beautifully Decadent World With a Star at Its Center by Suzanna Bowling

Sophia Anne Caruso delivers a mesmerizing performance in Duncan Sheik’s haunting new musical, where exquisite beauty conceals a far more disturbing reality. There is something particularly…

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Review Roundup: Todrick Hall's MIDNIGHT Opens Off-Broadway

Todrick Hall's new musical Midnight recently celebrated its opening night Off-Broadway, and the reviews are rolling in in. Find out what critics are saying about the new production below. S…

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Review Roundup: MEMOIRS OF AMOROUS GENTLEMEN Opens Off-Broadway

The new Off-Broadway musical Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen officially opens tonight at The Night Egg at the Culture Club, and the reviews are coming in. Find out what critics are saying about…

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Emmy Winner Sherri Shepherd Is Aladdin's Genie on Broadway Starting October 16 by Andrew Gans

The View host becomes the first woman to play the Genie in the Disney hit.

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Get a 1st Look at Emmy Winner Sherri Shepherd as Aladdin's Genie on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The View host becomes the first woman to play the Genie in the Disney hit.

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Jun 14: Spider-Man, Turn Off The Dark - Foxwoods Theater
Jul 07: Master Class - Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
Jul 13: Hair - St. James Theatre
Sep 12: Follies - Marquis Theatre
Oct 09: Man and Boy - American Airlines Theatre
Oct 13: The Mountaintop - Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre
Oct 20: Relatively Speaking - Brooks Atkinson Theatre
Oct 27: Chinglish - Longacre Theatre
Nov 03: Other Desert Cities - Booth Theatre
Nov 07: Godspell - Circle In The Square
Nov 08: Venus in Fur - Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
Nov 10: Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway - Broadhurst Theatre
Nov 17: Private Lives - Music Box Theatre
Nov 20: Seminar - John Golden Theatre
Nov 21: An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin - Barrymore Theatre
Dec 01: Bonnie & Clyde: A New Musical - Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
Dec 08: Stick Fly - Cort Theatre
Dec 11: On a Clear Day You Can See Forever - St. James Theatre
Dec 14: Lysistrata Jones - Walter Kerr Theatre
Jan 12: The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess - Richard Rodgers Theatre
Jan 17: The Road to Mecca - American Airlines Theatre
Jan 26: Wit - Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
Feb 16: Shatner’s World: We Just Live in It - Music Box Theatre
Mar 15: Death of a Salesman - Barrymore Theatre
Mar 18: Once - Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre
Mar 22: Jesus Christ Superstar - Neil Simon Theatre
Mar 29: Newsies - Nederlander Theatre
Apr 01: Gore Vidal's The Best Man - Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
Apr 02: End of the Rainbow - Belasco Theatre
Apr 05: Evita - Marquis Theatre
Apr 11: Magic/Bird - Longacre Theatre
Apr 15: Peter and the Starcatcher - Brooks Atkinson Theatre
Apr 18: One Man, Two Guvnors - Music Box Theatre
Apr 19: Clybourne Park - Walter Kerr Theatre
Apr 22: A Streetcar Named Desire - Broadhurst Theatre
Apr 23: Ghost The Musical - Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
Apr 23: The Lyons - Cort Theatre
Apr 24: Nice Work If You Can Get It - Imperial Theatre
Apr 25: The Columnist - Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
Apr 26: Don't Dress for Dinner - American Airlines Theatre
Apr 26: Leap of Faith - St. James Theatre
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