Monday, February 10, 2025 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Why You Should Be Expanding Your Audience, By The Numbers by Joe Patti

Colleen Dilenschneider and the folks at IMPACTS Experience laid out some interesting data about audience sustainability for different types of cultural organizations. (subscription required)…

SOURCE: insidethearts.com at 09:06PM
Monday, February 10, 2025 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Trump Installs Stooge as Head of the Kennedy Center, May Prompt Buy Out of Current Chief’s Contract by Roger Friedman

Well. why not? Donald Trump — on his rampage to destroy everything — has appointed one of his stooges as head of the Kennedy Center. Richard Grenell, who has no experience in the arts, c…

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 08:54PM

Jeremy O. Harris To Lead New WILLIAMSTOWN THEATRE FESTIVAL As Creative Director

Williamstown Theatre Festival has announced the inaugural Creative Collective of a new collaborative leadership model led by Jeremy O. Harris, along with initial projects for the Tony Award-…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:39PM

UK Dolly Parton Musical Halted Due To Homophobic Audience Outbursts

A performance of Here You Come Again, a Dolly Parton-inspired musical, had to be paused when homophobic abuse was directed at the stage, according to actor Stevie Webb.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:30PM
Monday, February 10, 2025 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Video: First Look At PARADE National Tour Starring Max Chernin, Talia Suskauer and More

Check out first look video of the new touring production of Michael Arden's Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Parade, now on tour across the United States. The production is led by Max…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:52PM

Here's How NYC 10th Graders Can Get Broadway Tickets For $10 | Midtown, NY Patch

Here's How NYC 10th Graders Can Get Broadway Tickets For $10 - Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY - More than 20 productions are offering $10 tickets to ...

SOURCE: Google at 07:44PM

Kieran Culkin Has 'Nerves' Ahead of Big Broadway Return (Exclusive) - People.com

Kieran Culkin admits that he has some nerves ahead of his return to Broadway in the new revival of 'Glengarry Glen Ross," set to begin ...

SOURCE: Google at 07:44PM

Denzel Washington, Jake Gyllenhaal discuss "Othello" on Broadway - YouTube

"Othello" is one of the most eagerly awaited Broadway revivals this season. Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal star in Shakespeare's classic.

SOURCE: Google at 07:44PM

Theater Review: OTHER DESERT CITIES (Cygnet Theatre) by Dan Zeff

LEARNING HOW TO SURVIVE IN THE DESERT Jon Robin Baitz‘s Other Desert Cities—which opened at Cygnet Theatre last weekend—portrays about 24 hours in the upscale home of the Wyeth home in…

SOURCE: stageandcinema.com at 07:44PM

Kendrick Lamar and the Messy Art of Meta-Performance by Doreen St. Félix

The best word to describe the rapper’s Super Bowl halftime show is “existential.”

SOURCE: The New Yorker Subscription at 07:44PM

Denzel Washington & Jake Gyllenhaal Step Out to Promote Broadway Show 'Othello' in NYC - IMDb

The two actors attended the press day event for their upcoming Broadway show Othello on Monday (February 10) in New York City. In the Shakespeare ...

SOURCE: Google at 07:33PM

Alex Joseph Grayson to play Dallas Winston in Broadway's 'The Outsiders'

Grayson most recently appeared on Broadway at the Jacobs Theatre as Jim Conley in the Tony Award-winning 2023 revival of “Parade.” His other Broadway ...

SOURCE: Google at 07:33PM

Denzel Washington & Jake Gyllenhaal Step Out to Promote Broadway Show 'Othello' in NYC

The two actors attended the press day event for their upcoming Broadway show Othello on Monday (February 10) in New York City. In the Shakespeare play ...

SOURCE: Google at 07:33PM

Zoey Deutch's Go-To Longchamp Bag, Broadway Roles and Next Movies - The Hollywood Reporter

... Broadway Play. Fresh off playing Emily Webb in 'Our Town' on Broadway, the 'Not Okay' actress co-hosted a garden-inspired dinner in New York with ...

SOURCE: Google at 07:33PM

Theater Review: MY FAIR LADY (Palm Canyon Theatre) by Stan Jenson

THIS CLASSIC MUSICAL STILL SPARKLES By and large, I don’t understand why people are so eager to return to familiar musicals. We know that Curly and Laurie are going to get hitched and that…

SOURCE: stageandcinema.com at 07:33PM

Oscars Best Production Design breakdown: Why nothing can best the ‘Wicked’ land of Oz by Edward Douglas

While Production Design is one of the craft categories that infrequently matches Best Picture race, this year features four films (The Brutalist, Conclave, Dune Part 2, Wicked) that were nom…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:33PM

Review: 'Noises Off,' Michael Frayn's ingenious farce, doesn't have to be perfect to succeed by Charles McNulty

Tony winner Anna D. Shapiro directs a revival of Michael Frayn's backstage farce at the Geffen Playhouse in a co-production with Steppenwolf Theatre Company.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 07:33PM

Suffs Hannah Cruz Joins Paul Mescal and Ben Platt in Richard Linklater's Merrily We Roll Along Movie by Darryn King

Hannah Cruz has joined the cast of the (very gradually) upcoming movie version of the Stephen Sondheim-George Furth musical Merrily We Roll Along, Deadline reports. Cruz joins stars Paul …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:24PM
Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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PBS Closes DEI Office After Trump Executive Order by Caitlin Huston

The public broadcaster is also facing an investigation by the FCC and potential threats to its funding.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:51PM

Theatre Review: ‘The City of Conversation’ at Dominion Stage by Teniola Ayoola

It’s 1979, and Hester Ferris is deeply concerned about conservative Republican presidential candidate Ronald Reagan. His policies and Supreme Court appointees could unravel fifty years of …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 06:34PM

Elon Musk Enlists Ari Emanuel Among Investors In Bid to Take Over OpenAI and Court Hollywood by Caitlin Huston

The Sam Altman-led AI company already shot down the initial $97 billion-plus offer.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:24PM

Madalyn Matthews: Fill My Cup With Blue by Andrew Poretz

By Andrew Poretz . . . . The very young cabaret singer Madalyn Matthews recently made her 54 Below debut with Fill My Cup With Blue. Madalyn first came to my attention at the Mabel Mercer Fo…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 06:14PM

Jeremy O. Harris, Raphael Picciarelli on Reinventing the Williamstown Theatre Festival With a Bold 2025 Season by Brent Lang

When Jeremy O. Harris was tapped to help reinvigorate the Williamstown Theatre Festival, he didn’t just think about traditional showcases for plays and musicals. “The American festivals …

SOURCE: Variety at 06:00PM
Monday, February 10, 2025 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Interview: Ann Ledwich on Girls & Boys at Nottingham Playhouse by Greg Stewart

Interview: Nottingham Playhouse presents the UK regional premiere of Dennis Kelly's gripping one-woman show, Girls & Boys, directed by Ann Ledwich

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The Crucible

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Kids Night on Broadway to Return March 4 by Diep Tran

This annual program allows kids 18 and under to attend a show for free.

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@alexjgsings is headed to Tulsa 1967! @outsidersmusical https://bit.ly/AJGtheoutsiders ... - Threads

Playbill (@playbill). 1 Like. @alexjgsings is headed to Tulsa 1967! @outsidersmusical https://bit.ly/AJGtheoutsiders Broadway Threads.

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Hannah Cruz Will Co-Star in Merrily We Roll Along Film by Logan Culwell-Block

Ben Platt, Paul Mescal, and Beanie Feldstein are leading the project, filming over decades.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

Why Do Broadway Shows Close? | Playbill

But for those who follow the industry closely year after year, like we do at Playbill, wintertime is but another season in the life cycle of Broadway.

SOURCE: Google at 05:32PM

Dolly Parton Musical Halted Over Homophobic Outburst by Josh Darvill

A cast of Dolly Parton musical Here You Come Again walked off stage after homophobic abuse was hurled at them. The performance in Manchester, England as part of the show’s UK tour was susp…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 05:30PM

Why Do Broadway Shows Close? | Playbill

Closures are a natural part of the life-cycle of Broadway; every show that closes means a new one gets to open.

SOURCE: Google at 05:29PM

Denzel Washington Reveals Tongue Bite Impacting Speech - Black Enterprise

Denzel Washington has revealed that a recent tongue bite has left the acclaimed actor struggling to speak ahead of Broadway return.

SOURCE: Google at 05:29PM

Trump Administration Ousts 18 Kennedy Center Board Members and Chairman

As BroadwayWorld reported last week, after dismissing multiple members of the Kennedy Center board. The move became official this afternoon as the names of 18 board members and the board ch…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:17PM

Theatre Review: ‘Primary Trust’ at Everyman Theatre by Herb Merrick

Written just before the pandemic by playwright Eboni Booth, “Primary Trust” was developed at the 2021 Ojai Playwrights Conference and as part of the IGNITE CHICAGO Festival of New Plays.…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 05:06PM

BroadwayCon And Their 10th Anniversary: A Celebration Of Theatrical Enthusiasm by Db Frick

This past weekend, from February 7th to 9th, BroadwayCon filled New York City with an electric energy as fans from all over the world gathered to celebrate the magic of musical theatre. Now …

SOURCE: stagebiz.com at 05:05PM
Monday, February 10, 2025 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Disney Costume Designers Fulfill Make-A-Wish Kid's CINDERELLA Dream

Disney’s costuming team fulfilled the dream of Make-A-Wish kid Rita by creating a custom dress for her. The Cinderella fan had a one-on-one gown design session with Disney designers to cr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:29PM

Ben Vereen will receive lifetime achievement citation at 2025 Chita Rivera Awards by Michael Abourizk

The awards ceremony, which honors dance on stage and screen, will be held in May.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:28PM

Grindr Date 2-Hander As Time Goes By Sets Off-Broadway Premiere by Logan Culwell-Block

Ephraim Birney and Joel Meyers will star in Danny Brown's new play at 154 Christopher Street.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

From “Tonight Show” Writer to Funerals with Punchlines: Brad Dickson’s “Lovely Idiots” Comes to NYC by Jaymichaelsae

Get ready for a funeral unlike any you’ve attended before. Playwright Brad Dickson, Emmy Award-winning former staff writer for “The Tonight Show,” is bringing his uproarious play, “L…

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 04:21PM

Broadway Songs Will Be Featured In CapePOPS! Concert | Arts & Entertainment

The Cape Symphony Orchestra will celebrate music from the silver screen at its next CapePOPS! concert, “And the Winner Is..

SOURCE: Google at 04:19PM

"Good Night, and Good Luck" Broadway Cast Announcement | Nation/World | bdtonline.com

Grant Heslov, left, and George Clooney participate in the "Good Night, and Good Luck" Broadway cast announcement at the Winter Garden Theatre on ...

SOURCE: Google at 04:19PM

"Othello" Broadway Production Media Day | US and World News | wvnews.com

Denzel Washington, left, and Jake Gyllenhaal attend the "Othello" Broadway production media day at Tavern on the Green on Monday, Feb.

SOURCE: Google at 04:19PM

Young Footliters: Drama Day – CRCSD - Backstage Broadway - Iowa City Press-Citizen Events

Curtain up, we're headed to Broadway! Drama Days offer students an enriching day of creativity through theatre, music, art, and movement on days ...

SOURCE: Google at 04:19PM

TPAC is getting ready for a new season of Broadway shows! - News Channel 5

We are celebrating with the Tennessee Performing Arts Center today! Talk of the Town got to travel to New York City to get a preview of the new ...

SOURCE: Google at 04:19PM

Truth Be Told - TheaterMania.com

Truth Be Told. The Gene Frankel Theatre, Off-Broadway · Drama · Play · Buy Tickets ...

SOURCE: Google at 04:19PM

‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Editing Is Ahead of Schedule, Duffer Brothers Promise at SCAD TVfest: ‘We’re Definitely on Target’ for 2025 by Michael Schneider

Matt and Ross Duffer want to clear up any confusion: Yes, the fifth and final season of “Stranger Things” is coming this year. As a matter of fact, it may be even sooner than expected. �…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:19PM

David Johansen, New York Dolls Co-Founder, Suffering From Stage 4 Cancer, Seeks Donations for Health Care by Jem Aswad

David Johansen — the sole surviving founding member of the New York Dolls and a solo artist who also performs as the lounge singer Buster Poindexter — is suffering from stage four cance…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:19PM

Green Day-Inspired Comedy Movie in the Works From Live Nation Productions (EXCLUSIVE) by Ethan Shanfeld

A comedy movie inspired by (and developed with) Green Day is being produced by Live Nation Productions. Titled “New Years Rev,” the film is a coming-of-age story of three friends — pla…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:19PM

What to do if you’re grieving on Valentine’s Day by Constance Garcia-Barrio

Valentine’s day can bring romance, tenderness, and fun, but it can also be a painful time if you’re experiencing grief. Constance Garcia-Barrio connects with Philly grief experts and res…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:06PM
Monday, February 10, 2025 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Hannah Cruz Joins MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Film

Hannah Cruz, recently seen on Broadway in Shaina Taub's Suffs, will play Gussie Carnegie in the film of Merrily We Roll Along, joining a cast that already includes Beanie Feldstein, Ben Plat…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:25PM

In the second Trump term, we need Ibsen’s plays more than ever by Lily Janiak

“An Enemy of the People” has rarely felt as true-to-life as it does in San Jose Stage Company’s trenchant production.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 03:22PM

TINKLE, TINKLE . . . “URINETOWN” IS BACK IN TOWN by Ron Fassler

TINKLE, TINKLE . . . “URINETOWN” IS BACK IN TOWN Stephanie Styles (center) surrounded by member of the “Urinetown” company (photo by Joan Marcus).February 10, 2025: Theatre Yest…

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 03:08PM
Monday, February 10, 2025 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Larissa FastHorse’s “Fake It Until You Make It”: Trying to Meet the Moment (When the Moment Shifts Under Your Feet) by Steven Morris

The post Larissa FastHorse’s “Fake It Until You Make It”: Trying to Meet the Moment (When the Moment Shifts Under Your Feet) appeared first on Stage Raw - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 02:12PM

Video Broadway's 'Wicked' cast reacts to Eagles Super Bowl win - ABC News

Broadway's 'Wicked' cast reacts to Eagles Super Bowl win · Mary Kate Morrissey, who currently plays “Elphaba,” may get painted green every day for work ...

SOURCE: Google at 02:07PM

Who goes to Broadway. The Arts, Black History Under Attack. Denzel: Othello is just a play ...

Ira Aldridge Tituss Burgess Denzel Washington Alex Joseph Grayson The average Broadway theatergoer is a 42-year-old white woman from out of town ...

SOURCE: Google at 02:07PM

Broadway's 'Wicked' cast reacts to Eagles Super Bowl win - Good Morning America

Broadway's 'Wicked' cast reacts to Eagles Super Bowl win. Mary Kate Morrissey, who currently plays “Elphaba,” may get painted green every day for ...

SOURCE: Google at 02:06PM

From Broadway Lights to Stand-Up Nights: A Sioux Falls Skyforce Entertainment Showcase

When it premiered on Broadway in 1997, The Lion King astonished audiences with its groundbreaking puppetry and enchanting music by Elton John and Tim ...

SOURCE: Google at 02:06PM

'Fabulous, Baby!' From Aisha Jackson's 'Black Excellence on Broadway' Concert - YouTube

BroadwayWorld has your behind the scenes look at the Black Excellence on Broadway concert, being presented at The Green Room 42!

SOURCE: Google at 02:06PM

Drew Lachey and Lea Lachey's New Musical Set for Off-Broadway (Exclusive) - People.com

Drew Lachey and Lea Lachey are saying 'I Do' to Off-Broadway. The 98 Degrees singer and his wife have created, written and directed a new musical: ...

SOURCE: Google at 02:06PM

Stranger Things: The First Shadow shows off the Broadway version of the Mind Flayer

The show has been breaking box office records and won several awards, and this year, it will be making the jump to Broadway. Stranger Things: The ...

SOURCE: Google at 02:06PM

How ‘Defying Gravity’ took flight: The untold story from 3 ‘Wicked’ Oscar nominees by Marcus James Dixon

“Defying Gravity” is the defining moment of Wicked, serving as the showstopping climax to the movie musical that has racked up 10 Oscar nominations, including for Best Picture, editing, …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 02:06PM

Colman Domingo Met Marvel About Rumors of Replacing Jonathan Majors as Kang: ‘I Want a Role to Be Mine. Something Didn’t Feel Right About Replacin by Zack Sharf

Colman Domingo revealed on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast that he met with Marvel executives to discuss the onslaught of rumors claiming the studio wanted him to replace Jonathan Major…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:06PM

Chita Rivera Awards to Honor Ben Vereen with Lifetime Achievement Award by Darryn King

The 2025 Chita Rivera Awards will honor Tony Award-winning performer Ben Vereen with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his lifelong commitment to dance in the theater. The annual awards wil…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:02PM

Miscast to Honor Original Dreamgirl Sheryl Lee Ralph; Nicole Scherzinger, Cole Escola and More to Perform by Hayley Levitt

The 25th anniversary edition of MCC Theater's Miscast has set its initial lineup of performers—a group of Broadway vets ready to sing songs from shows they have no expectations of ever b…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:02PM

Sophie Carmen-Jones, Velma Kelly in Chicago UK Tour, Reprises Role on Broadway Tonight by Broadway.com

Sophie Carmen-Jones kicks off performances as Velma Kelly in Chicago at Broadway's Ambassador Theatre on February 10. She replaces Kimberly Marable in the role. Carmen-Jones played th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:02PM

Alabaster

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Video: Sherie Rene Scott Belts Out 'My Strongest Suit' During Birthday Party

Sherie Rene Scott reprised one of her iconic roles during her Little Shop of Horrors birthday party. Watch a video of her singing 'My Strongest Suit' from Aida during for the cast of the hit…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:01PM
Monday, February 10, 2025 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Replay

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Photos: Get A 1st Look at Mint Theater Company’s Garside’s Career by Margaret Hall

Matt Dickson directs Harold Brighouse's political satire Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Alex Joseph Grayson to play Dallas Winston in Broadway's ‘The Outsiders’ by Hayley Levitt For Broadway.com

He will join the cast of the Tony-winning musical on February 28.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 01:39PM

The Crossing presents what can I know? by Gail Obenreder

Following a fourth Grammy award, The Crossing presented a concert in Chestnut Hill featuring the world premiere of Sebastian Currier’s Mysterium and the North American premiere of Linda Ca…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:16PM

Tony Roberts, Two-Time Tony Nominee and Sidekick in Woody Allen Movies, Dies at 85 by Darryn King

Tony Roberts, a two-time Tony-nominated actor widely known for roles in Annie Hall and other Woody Allen films, died on February 7. The cause was complications of lung cancer, his daughter N…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06PM

The Travel Agency Launching Cannabis Products Aimed at Broadway Fans by Logan Culwell-Block

The Broadway-connected cannabis dispensary has launched an online guide with everything cannabis users need to know before taking in a show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Miscast25 Will Honor Sheryl Lee Ralph by Logan Culwell-Block

Cole Escola, Aaron Tveit, and more will perform at the annual favorite concert, a fundrasier for Off-Broadway's MCC Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Ben Vereen to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award from Chita Rivera Awards by Margaret Hall

Named for one of the greatest dance icons in American theatre history, the Chita Rivera Awards honor dancers and choreographers throughout the theatre industry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM
Monday, February 10, 2025 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Why Do Broadway Shows Close? by Diep Tran

Closures are a natural part of the life-cycle of Broadway; every show that closes means a new one gets to open.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Truth Be Told

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On Filmdom’s F*cked Up Farrow Family by Trav S.D.

Mia Farrow’s birthday is February 9; February 10 was the birthday of her father, the less remembered writer and director John Farrow (1904-1963). John Farrow’s self-reported early life s…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 12:42PM

Nicole Scherzinger, Cole Escola & More Set for MISCAST 25 Honoring Sheryl Lee Ralph

MCC Theater has revealed the honorees and initial performers to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Miscast, including Nicole Scherzinger, Cole Escola and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30PM

Who goes to Broadway. The Arts, Black History Under Attack. Denzel: Othello is just a play. Stageworthy News of the Week by New York Theater

The average Broadway theatergoer is a 42-year-old white woman from out of town whose family income exceeds $275,000. That’s one way to summarize The Demographics of the Broadway Audience …

SOURCE: New York Theater at 12:12PM

No Reservation

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Bodas de Blood Brings Lorca’s Tragic Classic to Contemporary Audiences by Eyal Solomon

Review by Yani Perez... Bodas de Blood is a commendable effort to reintroduce Lorca's poignant tale tomodern audiences. The post Bodas de Blood Brings Lorca’s Tragic Classic to Contemporar…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:06PM

Photos: See Lea Salonga, Bernadette Peters, More in Rehearsals for Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends by Logan Culwell-Block

The revue began its pre-Broadway engagement in Los Angeles February 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

National Endowment for the Arts to Limit Funding for Programs That Promote Diversity and Gender Expression by Diep Tran

The agency has also eliminated its grant programs for "underserved groups."

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

Patrick Page Out of West End Hadestown With Injury; Phillip Boykin to Step In by Margaret Hall, Andrew Gans

Page has assured his fans that he will be back in time for the film set to be recorded with the original Broadway cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

Halle Bailey-Led Pharrell Williams Movie Musical Indefinitely Shelved, Will Not Be Released by Logan Culwell-Block

The film, which had completed filming, was to have featured songs by Pasek and Paul.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

Kara Lindsay Goes Public With Breast Cancer Diagnosis by Margaret Hall

The Once Upon a Mattress and Newsies star revealed the news in a social media post.

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Review: Is ‘Urinetown’ Still Good to the Last Drop? by David Cote

Nearly a quarter century after its Broadway debut, the Tony winning musical is back at City Center Encores. Does its ghoulish giddiness still work?

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 12:01PM
Monday, February 10, 2025 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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2025 Chita Rivera Awards Sets May Date; Ben Vereen to Receive Lifetime Achievement

The 2025 Chita Rivera Awards will take place on Monday, May 19 at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more about the awards and the nominees!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:57AM

Video: Cynthia Erivo Performs 'Defying Gravity' in WICKED Movie Clip

On CBS Sunday Morning, the television program shared a clip of Oscar-nominee Cynthia Erivo performing the iconic song Defying Gravity from Wicked. Watch the clip now!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:53AM

Patrick Page Out of HADESTOWN West End Due to Injury

Patrick Page, who is currently starring as Hades in the West End production of Hadestown, took to social media to reveal that he will be out of performances due to an injury. Learn more abou…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48AM

If it "didn’t accomplish anything" last time, why do I keep marching? by Anndee Hochman

Anndee Hochman has spent years protesting for human rights. This year, some people are discouraged. A friend told her it doesn't make a difference. So Anndee shares the reasons she isn't goi…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 11:43AM

National Endowment for the Arts announces changes to future grantmaking by Ruthie Fierberg

The organization has updated grant guidelines and deadlines for fiscal year 2026.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 11:31AM

Trump Admits to Never Seeing a Show at the Kennedy Center- 'Some of the Shows Were Terrible. It's a Disgrace'

After dismissing multiple members of the Kennedy Center board, Trump announced that he would name himself the new chairman of the board. Since then, he discussed the matter at a press confe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:27AM

New NEA Guidelines Require Compliance With Trump’s Anti-DEI, Anti-Trans Orders by American Theatre Editors

Other updates include a cancellation of Challenge America grants and a new emphasis on patriotic 'America250' projects.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:20AM

Masque Sound revives Sunset Boulevard for Broadway audiences - Installation

Masque Sound revives Sunset Boulevard for Broadway audiences. For the ongoing performances of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, at the St. James ...

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Broadway Marketing's Big Play: Is It Time to Change the Game?

Broadway Marketing's Big Play: Is It Time to Change the Game? , and Situation. February 10, 2025 . 6:44 AM. 1 min read.

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Staten Island playwright's 'Fog and Filthy Air' set to open off-Broadway - SILive.com

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.-- In Tom Diriwachter's off-Broadway play “Fog and Filthy Air,” a Staten Island family finds themselves stranded. The play ...

SOURCE: Google at 11:05AM

Curtain Calls: Knockoff Broadway's musical improv thrills as high-wire act in Oakland

Knockoff Broadway performs improvised musicals every second and fourth Saturday at 9 p.m. at Colleen Breen's All Out Comedy Theater on 2550 Telegraph ...

SOURCE: Google at 11:05AM

The Outsiders on Broadway Gets a New Dallas Winston - TheaterMania.com

It is currently playing on Broadway at the Jacobs Theatre. The Outsiders features a book by Adam Rapp with Justin Levine, music and lyrics by ...

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Stage and film actor Tony Roberts, who often starred in Woody Allen movies, dies at 85

Roberts had a genial stage personality perfect for musical comedy and he originated roles in such diverse Broadway musicals as “How Now, Dow Jones” ( ...

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As Off Broadway Crews Unionize, Workers See Hope, Producers Peril

A unionization wave sweeping across Off Broadway is poised to reshape the economics of theater-making in New York — for workers as well as ...

SOURCE: Google at 11:05AM

Elijah Rhea Johnson brings late King of Pop to life in MJ, The Musical on Broadway

Inside the Neil Simon Theatre, it's 1992, and Michael Jackson is perfecting every move for his Dangerous World Tour.

SOURCE: Google at 11:05AM

Ariana Grande Says Studios and Labels Need to Offer Weekly Therapy in Contracts for Young Stars: ‘That Should Be Non-Negotiable’ by Ellise Shafer

Ariana Grande is advocating for therapy for young stars in both the acting and music worlds, saying that weekly appointments should be built into their contracts. The Oscar-nominated actor a…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:03AM
Monday, February 10, 2025 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Lucille Lortel Theatre Announces 2025 Recipients of 121 Project for Development of New Musicals by Molly Higgins

The four selected works will each receive up to $10,000 in tailored developmental support.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Tony Roberts Has Died at 85 by Margaret Hall

Known to the general public for his collaborations with Woody Allen, Mr. Roberts was a prolific stage actor, appearing in 24 Broadway productions throughout his career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

International Thespian Festival Announces 2025 Main Stage Productions by Molly Higgins

This year's festival main stage will feature Hadestown: Teen Edition, Little Women, The Drowsy Chaperone JR., and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Full Casting Revealed for Upcoming Shucked U.K. Premiere by Logan Culwell-Block

The corn-y musical comedy is headed to Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in London.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

BETTER MAN Musical Biopic Sets Home Release Date

Better Man, the critically acclaimed musical biopic based on the life of Robbie Williams, will be available to purchase or rent on Digital February 11, 2025 from Paramount Home Entertainmen…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:25AM

Eline Arbo’s The Years At The Harold Pinter Theatre: Nobel Prize Winner Annie Ernaux’s Book Gets A Problematic West-End Staging by Aleks Sierz

Marketing is the new real. For many years, in theatre as elsewhere in society, the most important thing is not creativity, or originality, or integrity, but hype. A good example is The Years…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 10:19AM

Slow Burn’s Dark Musical ‘Parade’ Is Among The Season’s Finest by Bill Hirschman

There is a moment in the finest musical theater when lyrics, acting, direction, and, above all, the music meld into a power-driven force that almost physically lifts the audience out of thei…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 10:18AM

Melanie La Barrie and Jenna Lee – James join Drew Gasparini’s WE AREN’T KIDS ANYMORE by Staff Writer

WhatsOnStage 2025 award-winner Melanie La Barrie will join the cast of WE AREN’T KIDS ANYMORE in the role of Drew 5, alongside powerhouse Jenna Lee-James as Drew 6 / Featured Artist

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 10:06AM

WICKED, EMILIA PEREZ, and More Take Home Critics Choice Awards; Full List!

Wicked is among the big winners at this year's Critics' Choice Awards. The film took home three awards. Check out the full list of winners for the Critic's Choice Awards here!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:03AM
Monday, February 10, 2025 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Swans and Serpents and Elephants, Oh My!: What’s Happening in Classic Arts This Week by Natan Zamansky

Stay up to date with the best of dance, opera, concert music, and more in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

Alex Joseph Grayson Will Join The Outsiders on Broadway by Molly Higgins

The Best Musical winner continues at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

Wales is the land of song. Now it’s being silenced by cuts that threaten our culture | Will Hayward by Will Hayward

Language, history and arts are what make us a nation – and they’re at risk when funding is slashed to levels among the lowest in Europe What is a nation? There are several, varying defin…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:48AM

Playbill Songwriter Series: The Boundary Breaking Work of Samora la Perdida by Margaret Hall

La Perdida is a trans trilingual creator and performer whose work straddles a language divide to emphasize the creative possibilities within the hybrid language of Spanglish.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

Alex Joseph Grayson to Play Dallas Winston in Broadway's The Outsiders by Hayley Levitt

Alex Joseph Grayson will join the cast of the Tony-winning musical The Outsiders on February 28. He takes over the role of Greaser Dallas "Dally" Winston from Tony nominee Joshua Boone, w…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:42AM

Theater review: Friendship at the forefront of male-bonding play ‘King James’ at TheaterWorks by Christopher Arnott

Rajiv Joseph's "King James," at TheaterWorks Hartford through March 2, is a night well spent watching a couple of nice guys talk sports and live life.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 09:39AM

A Quick Look at the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show by Plsn Staff

Here is a timelapse look from setup to load-out of this year's Super Bowl Halftime show, along with a list of some of the creative and production team for the Feb. 9th Apple Music Super Bowl…

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:27AM

Shucked full cast announced ahead of Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre run by Staff Writer

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre today announce the full cast for the UK premiere of musical comedy Shucked which will open at the venue following its acclaimed run on Broadway and a US tour

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 09:15AM

Alex Joseph Grayson Will Take Over as 'Dallas' in THE OUTSIDERS

Alex Joseph Grayson (Parade, Into the Woods) will begin performances as “Dallas Winston” on Friday, February 28th at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:00AM
Monday, February 10, 2025 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Pig Heart Boy review – lively staging of Malorie Blackman’s stimulating novel by Chris Wiegand

Unicorn theatre, LondonWinsome Pinnock adapts the story of a teenager whose heart transplant causes controversy but the comedy drowns out the issues Some set designs instantly make sense. Pa…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:42AM

Polka Theatre announces Sisters 360 Cast by Staff Writer

Polka Theatre announce the casting for Sisters 360, produced by Polka Theatre, AIK and Turtle Key Arts, in association with Leeds Playhouse

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:32AM

London Transport Museum Announces Full Programme of Music Performances by Staff Writer

As part of her new vision for London Transport Museum, Director and CEO Elizabeth McKay announce the full programme and the young musicians taking part in its classical and jazz music perfor…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:32AM

HighTide announces the return of Story Worlds for 2025 by Staff Writer

HighTide today announces the return of Story Worlds for 2025 following its successful pilot scheme in 2024

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:32AM
Monday, February 10, 2025 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Monday, Feb. 10, 2025 by Matt Tamanini

Matt and Grace Are Back, Kennedy Center Responds to Trump, ‘Schmigadoon’ Kennedy Center Highlights Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily podcast recapping…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

In ‘Festen,’ a Nightmare Birthday Becomes an Opera by Alex Marshall

The composer who put Anna Nicole Smith’s life onstage has a new piece: an adaptation of a cult movie about child abuse.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:39AM

Lea Salonga's Child Nic Chien Will Join His Mother in INTO THE WOODS in the Philippines

Lea Salonga's child, Nic Chien, will join his mom on stage in Into The Woods when the musical comes to the Philippines this summer. Chien will star as Jack, alongside his mother, Salonga, in…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:27AM

Sarah Hyland Begins Performances in THE GREAT GATSBY Tonight

Sarah Hyland is returning to Broadway as Daisy Buchanan in the musical The Great Gatsby, beginning tonight Monday, February 10!  Hyland will star opposite Ryan McCartan as Jay Gatsby.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:18AM

Review: Romeo + Juliet by JK

Review of the Friday, February 7, 2025 evening performance at the Circle in the Square Theatre in New York City. Starring Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler. With Gabby Beans, Daniel Bravo Hernand…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:02AM
Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Henry IV Tells an Epic Royal Coming-of-Age Story - TheaterMania.com

Dakin Matthews's adaptation, which is the basis for this TFANA production, isn't new either, having previously been produced on Broadway at Lincoln ...

SOURCE: Google at 06:42AM

Broadway talent makes big showing at 2025 Critics Choice Awards

... Broadway. The box office record-breaker “Wicked,” a film adaptation of the long-running Broadway musical, took home three Critics Choice Awards ...

SOURCE: Google at 06:42AM

Max Collins watches her first Broadway musical in New York | GMA Entertainment

Aside from this, Max also got to watch the hit Broadway musical "Wicked" for the first time with her dear friend, Janina Manipol, at the Gershwin ...

SOURCE: Google at 06:42AM

‘DDLJ’ at 30: Britain’s Railway Joins India’s Yash Raj Films for Musical Celebration (EXCLUSIVE) by Naman Ramachandran

Britain’s railway system and Bollywood titan Yash Raj Films (YRF) are teaming up for a cultural celebration marking two major milestones in 2025: the railway’s 200th anniversary and the …

SOURCE: Variety at 06:42AM

THE YEARS. Harold Pinter Theatre WC2 by Libby Purves and Friends

A FEMALE EVOLUTION, FRANK AND FINE First salute the cast: Deborah Findlay, Romola Garai, Gina McKee, Anjli Mohindraand Harmony Rose-Bremner, for an unpretentiously powerful tour de force. Ea…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 06:41AM

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 2/10/25 by Mark G. Auerbach

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 2/10/25. New Berkshire Opera and Tanglewood Seasons. New Chester Theatre leaders, “Back to The Future” in the near future and arts news fir WMass and No.…

SOURCE: www.masslive.com at 06:20AM

‘Antiquities’ examines extinct human race by Alan Smason

By LOU HARRY, Special to Theatrecriticism.com It’s made clear from the first moments of “The Antiquities” that the human race is history. Jordan Harrison’s play, a co-production of P…

SOURCE: Theatre Criticsm at 06:05AM
Monday, February 10, 2025 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Popular actress shot in face, has bullet lodged behind her eye by Tribune News Service

Popular actress Christy Carlson Romano was shot in the face during a recent trip with her husband, and a piece of bullet remains lodged behind her eye. The 40-year-old made the revelation in…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 05:45AM

Denzel Washington is Suffering From a Tongue Injury Ahead of Broadway Return in OTHELLO

Denzel Washington is returning to Broadway this month. However, Washington has revealed that he has been struggling ahead of his Broadway return due to a tongue injury that has made it diffi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:43AM

As Off Broadway Crews Unionize, Workers See Hope, Producers Peril by Michael Paulson

Workers say the move is overdue, but theater companies fear it will drive up costs in a wounded sector that has yet to recover from the pandemic.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:36AM

The Next Hot Playwright? They Prefer the Ones Who Cooled Off. by Laura Collins-Hughes

With their Tent Theater Company, Tim Sanford and Aimée Hayes want to raise the profiles of older artists and keep them from being sidelined.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:36AM

How ‘The Lion King’s Resident Dance Supervisor Keeps the Musical in Motion by Ellen Jacobs

“Everything in the show moves,” said Ruthlyn Salomons, whose job for 25 years has been to oversee all the parts, people and puppets of this kinetic musical.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:00AM

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 10, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 10, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00AM
Monday, February 10, 2025 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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25th Annual WhatsOnStage Award Winners Revealed by Greg Stewart

At a ceremony at The London Palladium hosted by Gina and Mazz Murray, the winners of the 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards were revealed, with Starlight Express taking home seven awards

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 04:58AM
Monday, February 10, 2025 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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‘Bigger than the Queen’: the day Muhammad Ali blew Tyneside away by Ishy Din

One day after a royal visit, the boxing icon hit South Shields at his own expense, played darts, had his marriage blessed, and trounced Elizabeth II’s turnout. Our writer explains why he h…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:18AM
Monday, February 10, 2025 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Trump plans to become chair of the Kennedy Center. Here are 3 things to know by Bob Mondello

President Trump plans to fire several Board Members at Washington D.C.'s John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and indicated that he's naming himself chairman. Here's why it matt…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 02:12AM
Monday, February 10, 2025 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Jared Harris: ‘I didn’t like what my family had in mind for me’ by Louis Chilton

The ‘Mad Men’ actor speaks to Louis Chilton about his new production of ‘Hamlet’ at the RSC, reinventing himself in the US, and the ‘extreme’ response to his theatrical comeback

SOURCE: The Independent at 01:24AM

Sarah Hyland Begins Her Broadway Run in The Great Gatsby by Broadway.com

Sarah Hyland begins her run as Daisy Buchanan in Broadway's The Great Gatsby on February 10, taking over the role originated by Eva Noblezada. Hyland joins the show's new Jay Gatsby, Rya…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12AM

Moulin Rouge! Star Sophie Carmen-Jones Joins Broadway Cast of Chicago February 10 by Andrew Gans

The long-running, Tony-winning revival continues at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02AM

Kerry Ellis-Led If/Then Concert Plays London's Savoy February 10 by Andrew Gans

A second concert of the Tom Kitt-Brian Yorkey will be presented February 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02AM

Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell Led Much Ado About Nothing Begins Performances February 10 by Margaret Hall

The play is the second production in The Jamie Lloyd Company’s season of Shakespeare at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02AM

Jonathan Bailey Is Richard II in London Beginning February 10 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Wicked film star is playing the title role in a new production directed by two-time Tony winner Nicholas Hytner at London's Bridge Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02AM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime