Lyndsey Turner will direct Ava Pickett's award-winning historical drama.

Ms. Franz is perhaps best remembered for the 1999 Broadway revival of Death of a Salesman, in which she starred opposite Brian Dennehy.

The Rachel Sheinkin-William Finn musical is led by Glee's Kevin McHale.

Dougherty Valley High School students are learning how theatre can powerfully impact a community.

To officially kick off "Wicked Week" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the cast from the movie joined Fallon for a new edition of Wicked Beat Bit. Watch as Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey…

Ready to see your next Broadway show? Of course you are! Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, starting November 10, 2025. Check out fi…

The concert held at the Majestic Theatre celebrated the season two release of the hit animated musical series.

The long-awaited revival of the cult musical took its opening night bow on Broadway.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will extend its run off-Broadway through April 12, 2026, due to popular demand. The production opens tonight, Monday, November 17, at New World Stages, and celebrated …

Imperial Theatre, New York A 1980s concept album, from Tim Rice and Abba members Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, is brought back to the stage with uneven results According to plenty of cinephiles, the best …

Thrillifying news! Ahead of the release of Wicked: For Good, Peacock is dropping a surprise sneak peek clip of the film on Monday, November 17. The clip, available to view only on Peacock, features a tense reun…

The thriller author's new book comes amid the anticipated Netflix series adaptation of her novel ‘His & Hers’ starring Tessa Thompson.

By David Sheward November 17, 2025: Stephen Schwartz has the distinction of having three shows running simultaneously on New York stages. In addition to the long-running Wicked, Schwartz’s songs are on displ…

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The series brought 11 New York City communities together to learn and sing music.

The concert held at the Majestic Theatre celebrated the season two release of the hit animated musical series.

Directed by Ryan O’Connor, the one-night-only concert reading drenches Dickens' famous tale in camp musical sensibilities.

Xtravaganza will feature a book by R. Eric Thomas, music and lyrics by Khiyon Hursey, and direction by Stevie Walker-Webb.

XTRAVAGANZA, a new musical in development, is moving forward with an invited workshop presentation in New York. The project features music and lyrics by Khiyon Hursey, a book by R. Eric Thomas, choreography by …

Tony Award-nominated director Stevie Walker-Webb is at the helm of the new musical.

By LOU HARRY Musicals tend not to be humble. With rare exceptions, they announce themselves whether with well-known performers, high-profile source material, energetic dance, or visual spectacle. Occasionally, …

Leigh Silverman will direct David Cale's solo play at Studio Seaview.

The first-ever Broadway revival of Chess officially opened at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre last night, Sunday, November 16. Check out photos of the cast, featuring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christo…

Tony, Emmy & SAG Award winning actor Sean Hayes will return to the New York stage in THE UNKNOWN, a new one-man play by playwright David Cale, directed by Tony Award nominee Leigh Silverman. THE UNKNOWN wil…

Today on his podcast “Smartless,” it was announced that Tony and Emmy-winner Sean Hayes will return to the New York stage in The Unknown. This new one-man play by David Cale, will be directed by Leigh Silve…

Sean Hayes will be going it alone when he returns to the New York stage next year. The Good Night, Oscar Tony winner and two-time Emmy winner is set to star in The Unknown, a new one-man thriller from David Cal…

The play is slated for a 10-week run at Studio Seaview starting Jan. 31, 2026.

Critics weigh in on ‘Chess’ revival, Sadie Sink joins Lorde on stage, Cynthia Erivo performs ‘Wicked’ with Misty Copeland Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily podcast re…

Lake Worth Playhouse’s production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town leans into the melancholy that makes the play endure. It is not sad in a showy or theatrical way. Instead, it captures the quiet desperation o…

Review of the Sunday, November 9, 2025 matinee performance at New York City Center in New York City. Starring Taylor Trensch, Kerry Butler, Gabi Carrubba, Andrew Durand, Mary Faber, Alan H. Green, Evan Harringt…

The critically acclaimed and award-winning production of 1536 will transfer to the Ambassadors Theatre for a strictly limited season The post 1536 Transfers to the West End Following Sold-Out Almeida Run appear…

In the world of Broadway musicals, here's a question to ponder. When is a concept no longer just a concept but a full-out and successful marriage between book and music? Applied to the revival of Chess, opening…

Readers ask about the most environmentally friendly thing to do with an unwanted program. And by the way, why is it always yellow?

Icke dusts off the classics the way a restorer brightens an old master painting. His latest project stars Mark Strong and Lesley Manville.

The jazz pianist and composer wrote music for the World War II hit “Early to Bed,” which was running when he died at 39. Two concerts will bring its songs back to life.

The first-ever Broadway revival of CHESS officially opened at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre last night, Sunday, November 16. Check out a video from curtain call, featuring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas …

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Dancers are famous for buckling down and getting through it. But a new openness about mental health has companies and schools focusing on their well-being, both physical and emotional.

One of the most prolific and popular actors of his generation, he reflects on therapy, homophobia, why he suspects now is the worst time in history for trans people, and his secret life as a geek Russell Tovey�…

Thikra: Night of Remembering is Akram Khan Company’s last touring show. Here, the choreographer and dancer’s collaborators recall how he motivated them Nitin Sawhney, composer, collaborated on multiple proj…

The National Youth Theatre (NYT) has unveiled the first details of its landmark 70th anniversary season, set for 2026, alongside a major funding boost for its flagship inclusion programme, Assemble The post Nat…

This madcap variety show sees its titular lead direct proceedings from her control desk. Rachel, her co-star sister and their mum explain what it reveals about disability in the UK Rachel O’Mahony doesn’t …

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Alex Newell is officially back on Broadway, now as Matron "Mama" Morton in Chicago at the Ambassador Theatre. Succeeding Angela Grovey, Newell takes on the role after finishing performances of Bat Boy: The Mu…

Bay Street Theater’s Fahrenheit 451 reimagines Ray Bradbury’s dystopia for 2025, under the sharp direction of Stephen Hamilton. Scenic and projection design by Mike Billings expands the unsettling world wit…

Enter to win a copy of "Simply More" by Cynthia Erivo. BroadwayWorld is giving away 10 copies of the Wicked star's new book, Simply More: A Book for Anyone Who Has Been Told They're Too Much. Enter the form bel…

This fall, see powerhouse trio Tony Award® winner Aaron Tveit (Moulin Rouge!), acclaimed stage and screen star Lea Michele (Funny Girl, Glee), and breakout talent Nicholas Christopher (Sweeney Todd, Hamilton) …

Parts of the show are absolutely thrilling and parts are flat at best, aggressively dumb at worst. At least Mayer’s production, starring Nicholas Christopher, Lea Michele and Aaron Tveit, is not a bland bore.…

In its sweeping musical moments, it’s easy to see why “Chess” has diehard fans. However, there’s so much else that brings everything down: clunky plotting, nonsensical character motivations, and, here, …

Chess has always been a great score in search of a good book, and writer Danny Strong believes he’s cracked the code by reframing it as a self-referential examination of Cold War-era American and Russian rela…

“One Night In Bangkok” walked so Sam Rockwell’s White Lotus monologue could run. The song is such a ridiculous rush that it pretty much justifies the whole project. I think some plot still happens after t…

The script has been reworked and the characters retooled, only for Chess to end up back where it started: impeccable music, a flat story and a baffling execution. But the eternal contradiction of Chess is that …

While I found myself longing for a wholly heartfelt Chess — whatever that might be — I also enjoyed the peppery, style-forward way that this production almost makes the amoebic musical itself a tragicomic p…

The production at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre, directed by Michael Mayer, has plenty of good moves. Memorable and tuneful songs, including some bona fide bangers? Check! Slickly staged musical numbers? Check!…

Big numbers and baffling story almost spent, Chess leans into the possibility that nuclear war is extremely nigh, and the outcome of a final chess match could kill us all. There is even more personal and politi…

After the revelatory 2023 revival of “Merrily We Roll Along,” which finally clarified another difficult 80s musical, there was hope that “Chess” might enjoy a similar breakthrough. This isn’t that bre…

It’s early on Election Day, and Oedipus, populist candidate confident that he’ll be swept into office, makes two off-the-cuff public promises that will blow up in his face: He will release his birth certifi…

Lea Michele, Nicholas Christopher, and Aaron Tveit lead the new Michael Mayer-directed production at the Imperial Theatre.

Theatrely Broadway's review of Chess starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher at the Imperial Theatre in New York City.

Step inside the wild, razor-sharp world of VAPE! The Grease Parody, where creators Billy Recce and Danny Salles reveal how parody becomes true theatre — from the chaotic genius of “Green Lightning” to the…

This new revival, starring Lea Michele, Nicholas Christopher and Aaron Tveit, is a reminder why the erratic yet rewarding show has endured all these years.

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★★★★☆ The cult musical’s Broadway revival highlights its addictive ABBA melodies and lively Tim Rice lyrics The post Chess: Thank You for the Music appeared first on New York Stage Review.

With music by ABBA’s Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, the 1988 show revolves around rival American and Soviet chess wizards and the woman caught between them.

How do you solve a problem like “Chess”? With music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus (of ABBA) and Tim Rice, and now with a new version of Rice’s book by Danny Strong, “Chess” tells of…

★★☆☆☆ Two musical theater kings and a queen strive mightily with a famously elusive concept album, but play to a draw The post Chess: Just Another Bored Game appeared first on New York Stage Review.

The Broadway revival of Chess, starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher, is now officially open at the Imperial Theatre. Chess made its highly anticipated return to Broadway on October 15. Fi…

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