Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Concord Theatricals announces key executive appointments and promotions by Ruthie Fierberg

Among the new staff is CFO Alexandra Roselle and vice president of finance for Concord Theatricals.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:16PM

Cynthia Erivo’s New Wicked Song Left the Crew in Tears by Josh Darvill

The excitement for Wicked: For Good, the highly anticipated sequel to the Wicked film adaptation, just went up a notch. Cynthia Erivo has shared that she and composer Stephen Schwartz teamed…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 10:06PM
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Fringe Encore: My Mother’s Funeral The Show by New York Theater

Abigail’s mother has just died, but she can’t afford to pay for her funeral, so to raise the needed funds she decides to write a play about the death of her mother and the difficulty of …

SOURCE: New York Theater at 08:59PM

Learning to See Los Angeles by Andy Horwitz

Learning to see Los Angeles through the hype and imagining a new civic dramaturgy.

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 08:24PM

Peter Yarrow of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary has died at 86 by Jeff Lunden

Yarrow wrote or co-wrote some of the group's biggest 1960s hits, including "Puff, the Magic Dragon" and "Day Is Done."

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:06PM
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Councilmember Rue Landau and Creative Philadelphia present Transcending Uncertainty: Art Endures at Home in Philadelphia by An Nichols

City Councilmember Rue Landau and Creative Philadelphia teamed up to honor the UArts community with a special exhibition, free to view at City Hall through January 25, 2025. An Nichols visit…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 07:37PM

NYC Broadway Week sets winter 2025 return

The program offers two-for-one tickets to select Broadway productions.

SOURCE: Google at 07:31PM

Brendan Fraser Sparks Concern, Drops Out of Off-Broadway Play - Parade

Hunter and directed by Jack Serio, at New York City's Off-Broadway ... Sparks previously starred at Signature in 2018's At Home at the Zoo and was more ...

SOURCE: Google at 07:31PM

'Back to the Future' and 'Suffs' exit strong as overall Broadway box office dips less than usual

Broadway's box office yielded strong earnings, despite the typical post-holiday dip, during week 33 of the 2024-2025 season.

SOURCE: Google at 07:31PM

'Gypsy' Is Back And Filling Seats; 'Wicked' Top Earner With $3M Gross – Broadway Box Office

Gypsy got back on track and Wicked stayed in the stratosphere during New Year's week, with most of Broadway's 33 shows posting strong numbers even ...

SOURCE: Google at 07:31PM

Broadway Week 2025: Discounted tickets now on sale | FOX 5 New York

Broadway's new season is packed with star power. Nicole Scherzinger dazzles in "Sunset Boulevard," while Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard take on " ...

SOURCE: Google at 07:31PM

Brendan Fraser drops out of Off-Broadway play 'Grangeville' - New York Post

The Oscar winner, 56, dropped out of the Off-Broadway production of “Grangeville” one month before the show begins. Signature Theatre announced Monday ...

SOURCE: Google at 07:31PM

Ensemble Arts Philly Unveils Lineup of Remaining Broadway Series Shows for the 2024 ...

Ensemble Arts Philly has released a dynamic lineup of Broadway series shows for the remainder of the 2024-2025 season. Here's what you can expect ...

SOURCE: Google at 07:31PM

Broadway Week: Here are the 27 shows participating in ticket deals - NBC New York

NYC Broadway Week is the biggest annual ticket event for Broadway and it is set to take place from Jan. 21 to Feb. 9.

SOURCE: Google at 07:31PM

Meet the Cast of ENGLISH on Broadway - YouTube

The next play to hit Broadway is the Roundabout Theatre Company production of English, which is now in previews at the Todd Haimes Theatre.

SOURCE: Google at 07:31PM

Still Returns Off-Broadway, Starring Melissa Gilbert and Mark Moses - TheaterMania.com

Still Returns Off-Broadway, Starring Melissa Gilbert and Mark Moses. Performances start January 28 at the Sheen Center for Thought & Culture. Linda ...

SOURCE: Google at 07:31PM

Broadway Shows Currently Running - New York Theater

Below is a list of Broadway shows currently running, that have officially opened, with links to the shows' websites, and to my original reviews.

SOURCE: Google at 07:31PM

Broadway Box Office: 'Suffs' Goes Out On a High As Industry Sees High-Grossing Week

Broadway musical 'Suffs' had its highest grossing week last week as it ended its run.

SOURCE: Google at 07:31PM

Previewing Broadway Sacramento's "Kimberly Akimbo" - CBS News

Broadway Sacramento presents the five-time 2023 Tony-award-winning musical, "Kimberly Akimbo."

SOURCE: Google at 07:31PM

It's de-lovely, it's official: Sutton Foster and Hugh Jackman hold hands on L.A.-area date by Alexandra Del Rosario

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster's latest public jaunt is bound to be a kick for Broadway fans: The two were seen holding hands on a date night in Santa Monica.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 07:31PM
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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How Digital AI Twins could Transform how We Make Art by Douglas McLennan

The Digital Twin idea is the notion of looking at something -- an organization, an eco-system, a city -- and measuring and defining it in as many meaningful ways as possible and creating a d…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:48PM
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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August Wilson honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame by Michael Abourizk

Wilson's longtime producer Lynne Meadow offers thoughts on his honor.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:34PM

Eliza Kennedy’s novel ‘Lucky Night’ to be adapted for the stage by Michael Abourizk

Kennedy will pen the adaptation of the novel, which will be published in March.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:26PM

Cast Set for Developmental Readings of New Musical The Stork Derby by Andrew Gans

Sheryl Kaller will direct the new musical from David Rossmer, Dan Lipton, and Janis Hirsch.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

'We Should Be Here': Sanaz Toossi on Bringing English, With Its Middle Eastern Cast, to Broadway by Diep Tran

She never thought her play would get produced, much less win a Pulitzer. And she's trying to not freak out about it.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Sunset Boulevard's Helen Schneider Will Be Leonard Bernstein Off-Broadway in Last Call by Andrew Gans

Peter Danish's new play is inspired by a meeting between classical music titans Bernstein and Austrian conductor Herbert von Karajan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Aria Kane, Ashley Blanchet, Liz Larsen, More Join D.C. Premiere of Sarah Silverman Musical The Bedwetter by Logan Culwell-Block

Adapted from the comedian's memoir, the musical made its world premiere Off-Broadway in 2022.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Laura Woyasz Will Join KIMBERLY AKIMBO Tour

Laura Woyasz will soon join the National Tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO as Pattie on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 in Costa Mesa, CA.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:11PM
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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X CEO Linda Yaccarino on Meta Decision to Eliminate Fact-Checking: “Welcome to the Party” by Caitlin Huston

Rather than using staff fact-checkers, Meta said Tuesday that it would use the community notes model, following in the path of X.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:53PM

Blog: What Comes from the Heart, Goes to the Heart

Every week, I have the immense joy of entering a studio filled with young artists who are hungry to create and learn this elusive thing we call acting. I’ve never been more in love with my…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:51PM

SIGNATURE AUDITOR RAISES ‘SUBSTANTIAL DOUBT’ ABOUT NONPROFIT’S SURVIVAL by Philip Boroff

EXCLUSIVE: Signature Theatre Co. — which raised the bar off-Broadway by devoting entire seasons to the work of major dramatists while offering $25 tickets across the board — is strugglin…

SOURCE: Broadway Journal at 04:36PM

NYC Broadway Week sets winter 2025 return by Michael Abourizk

The program offers two-for-one tickets to select Broadway productions.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:30PM

Ashley Blanchet & More Join Shoshana Bean-Led THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed the full cast and creative team for two-time Emmy Award–winning comedian, actress, writer, and producer Sarah Silverman’s…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:29PM

Roundabout Theatre Company reveals 2025 playwrights for Refocus and Underground programs by Michael Abourizk

Nikki Massoud, Vichet Chum, Migdalia Cruz and William S. Yellow Robe Jr. are among the artists who were named.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:28PM

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Holiday Rush Continues With Highest-Grossing New Year's Week Since 2017 by Logan Culwell-Block

Wicked is continuing to fly high, bringing in more than $3 million last week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

'We Should Be Here': Sanaz Toossi on Bringing English, With Its All-Iranian American Cast, to Broadway by Diep Tran

She never thought her play would get produced, much less win a Pulitzer. And she's trying to not freak out about it.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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The NYC theatre is packed with celebrities this spring! https://bit.ly/AListersOBBSpring ... - Threads

Playbill (@playbill). The NYC theatre is packed with celebrities this spring! https://bit.ly/AListersOBBSpring Broadway Threads.

SOURCE: Google at 03:54PM

"Old Red Hills of Home" and "This Is Not Over Yet" From Parade National Tour - YouTube

The Broadway revival of Parade is gearing up for its national tour and Playbill has exclusive footage of the cast performing songs from the show ...

SOURCE: Google at 03:54PM

Broadway's A Wonderful World Will Fundraise for New Orleans Victims - Threads

A Wonderful World Broadway (@awonderfulworldbway). 1 Like. @playbill ...

SOURCE: Google at 03:54PM

Some of your favorite works have officially joined the public domain. - Facebook

Playbill's post. Playbill profile picture · Playbill 󱢏. 1d󰞋󱟠. 󰟝. Some of your favorite works have officially joined the public domain. PLAYBILL.COM.

SOURCE: Google at 03:54PM

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 - BroadwayRadio

3) Shuberts Look to Renovate Imperial Theatre https://playbill.com/article/broadways-imperial-theatre-may-undergo-major-renovation-and-expansion. 4 ...

SOURCE: Google at 03:54PM

Broadway Week 2025: Discounted tickets now on sale | FOX 5 New York

English. To purchase tickets, click here. The Source: This article contains information from New York City Tourism + Conventions and Playbill.

SOURCE: Google at 03:54PM

‘Back to the Future’ and ‘Suffs’ exit strong as overall Broadway box office dips less than usual by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Jan. 5, the 33 currently running productions grossed $45,157,253.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:22PM

URGENT: Support NAICS Code Modernization for the Events Industry TODAY! by Plsn Staff

Join ESTA and the Exhibitions & Events Workforce Development Federation (EE-WDF) in advocating for critical updates to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) to recogn…

SOURCE: PLSN at 03:02PM
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Video: John Powell Shares How He Approached WICKED Movie Score

In a new video, composer John Powell discusses his work on the Wicked film score. He shares his approach to Stephen Schwartz's existing musical material, writing new themes, and more. Watch …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:50PM

Last Call

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:49PM

‘Gypsy’ Is Back And Filling Seats; ‘Wicked’ Top Earner With $3M Gross – Broadway Box Office by Greg Evans

Gypsy got back on track and Wicked stayed in the stratosphere during New Year’s week, with most of Broadway’s 33 shows posting strong numbers even while dropping down from the previous (…

SOURCE: Deadline at 02:35PM

Video: Watch Complete Opening Number for Red Bucket Follies by Andrew Gans

Also, check out the performances from Back to the Future and The Lion King at the annual Broadway Cares fundraiser.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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YiddishBookCenter, Allen Lewis Rickman, Yelena Shmulenson by Lisa Newman

Allen Lewis Rickman and fellow actor Yelena Shmulenson, better known as the shtetl couple from the Coen brothers’ Oscar-nominated "A Serious Man," sat down with "The Shmooze" to chat about…

SOURCE: soundcloud.com at 01:54PM

Kerry Ellis and David Hunter to Lead If/Then UK Premiere by Josh Darvill

If/Then, the celebrated musical by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winners Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, will make its UK premiere in 2025. The show will be staged for a one-night-only concert pe…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 01:53PM

Broadway Box Office: ‘Suffs’ Goes Out On a High As Industry Sees High-Grossing Week by Caitlin Huston

The week around New Year's Eve was one of the highest grossing of the season.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:47PM

Reba McEntire to Produce and Star in New Film Written by Playwright Bekah Brunstetter

Reba McEntire will both star and produce in a new film adaptation of the novel The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion, with a script written by The Notebook's Bekah Brunstetter.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:42PM

Laura Woyasz Will Join Kimberly Akimbo National Tour by Darryn King

Laura Woyasz will join the national tour of Kimberly Akimbo as Pattie. Woyasz steps into the role on January 28 in Costa Mesa, CA. She takes over from Dana Steingold, who will play her final…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:36PM

The Next Generation of Opera Stars Performs Opera and Broadway Favorites | Prince William Living

Experience exciting talent in an intimate performance that includes famous arias and duets from the greatest hits of opera, in addition to Broadway ...

SOURCE: Google at 01:27PM

'People just scream': Broadway classic 'Funny Girl' runs in Pittsburgh this week only

Telling the story of Lower East Side native Fanny Brice and her rise to fame on Broadway, “Funny Girl” opens at the Benedum Center on Tuesday and ...

SOURCE: Google at 01:27PM

GLX Productions Creates Magical Winter Holiday Moments at Eden Project with CHAUVET Professional by Pr Agency

The Eden Project's beautiful tribute to nature engages visitors in compelling ways with its Winter Holiday 2024 lightshows, which take place at its different domes. Artfully designed by Glen…

SOURCE: PLSN at 01:10PM

Bond Group Entertainment, Linden Productionsm 51 Entertainment And Seaview Adapting Eliza Kennedy’s ‘Lucky Night’ For The Stage by Justin Kroll

EXCLUSIVE: Bond Group Entertainment, Linden Productions, 51 Entertainment and Seaview have acquired the rights to Eliza Kennedy’s Lucky Night ahead of its anticipated March 25, 2025 sale…

SOURCE: Deadline at 01:00PM
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 1/5/25

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 1/5/2025.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:58PM

“70, GIRLS, 70”: A JOYOUSLY IMPERCT MUSICAL by Ron Fassler

Mildred Natwick (on the moon) with the cast of “70, Girls, 70” (1971). Photo by Martha Swope.January 7, 2025: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler. Between the years 1965 and 19…

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 12:44PM

CT actor takes Broadway stage with Julianna Margulies, Peter Gallagher - CT Insider

In "Left on Tenth" a Groton native performs number of roles in the Broadway play based on Delia Ephron's memoir.

SOURCE: Google at 12:44PM

A timeline of 'Hamilton' on Broadway and beyond | New York Theatre Guide

A timeline of 'Hamilton' on Broadway and beyond. Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony, Emmy, Grammy, and Pulitzer-winning blockbuster musical about American ...

SOURCE: Google at 12:44PM

‘Grease’ Road Trip With Director Randal Kleiser Among Locations Shown in New Shorts Series Exploring SoCal Filming Locations (EXCLUSIVE) by Carolyn Giardina

PBS SoCal is set to debut a new locally produced, three-episode digital shorts series called  “Locationland” that will explore famous and forgotten filming locations in Southern Califor…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:44PM

Entertainment Executives Want to Play Ball With Trump. The Stars Who Work for Them May Have a Different Idea by Owen Gleiberman

It’s not unusual to see an acceptance speech at an awards show fall prey to the lure of oversharing. (“You like me, you really like me!” is the mother of all oversharing Oscar moments.…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:44PM

Disney Names Tony Chambers as President of Operations in Europe, Middle East and Asia by Rebecca Rubin

Disney’s head of theatrical distribution Tony Chambers is leaving his current role to serve as president of the Walt Disney Company in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He will replace J…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:44PM

Meet the Broadway Stars Headed to the 2025 Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta by Logan Culwell-Block

Mykal Kilgore, Katy Geraghty, Jasmine Amy Rogers, and more will be on hand for the celebration of all things youth theatre, running January 17-19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

See Which Playwrights Will Be Spotlighted in Roundabout's 2025 Refocus Project and Underground Program by Margaret Hall

Refocus restores formerly marginalized plays and writers to the American canon, and Underground elevates new playwrights by offering them significant development opportunities.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Laura Woyasz Joining Kimberly Akimbo Tour by Logan Culwell-Block

The Wicked alum is succeeding Dana Steingold as Pattie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Alan Menken, Jasmine Amy Rogers & More to Appear at 2025 JUNIOR THEATER FESTIVAL ATLANTA

iTheatrics and the Junior Theater Group have revealed special programming and the lineup of performers, adjudicators, playwrights, songwriters and educators who will take part in the 2025 Ju…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:40PM

‘Some Like It Hot’ stage adaptation explores modern gender themes by Tony Bravo

The Tony Award-winning musical expands Billy Wilder’s 1959 drag film to include a nonbinary character. 

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 12:39PM

To Die For with Death Becomes Her's Josh Lamon, Episode 1: Holiday Madness by Hayley Levitt

Stefan has been bullied, beaten down and bruised (definitely emotionally, maybe physically) and he's not going to take it anymore! That's not true—Madeline Ashton's enabling assistant woul…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM

Oscar winner Brendan Fraser drops out of Off-Broadway play less than a month before performances start by Eric Todisco

Brendan Fraser will no longer be starring in the Off-Broadway production of "Grangeville" because of "unforeseen circumstances."

SOURCE: The New York Post at 12:31PM

The Museum for Art in Wood presents La Famiglia by Anndee Hochman

With this exhibition at the Museum for Art in Wood, turned-wood figures by artist Mark Sfirri explore likeness and difference, ancestry and environment, asking how family takes root. Anndee …

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:22PM

Exclusive: Lea Salonga Discovers Her Family’s Forgotten Past in FINDING YOUR ROOTS

In this exclusive clip from the Season 11 premiere of Finding Your Roots, Lea Salonga learns about her family’s surprising history of privilege and prosperity and reflects on how this lega…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:01PM

Roundabout Reveals Artistic Selections for The Refocus Project & Roundabout Underground

Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed artistic selections for The Refocus Project and Roundabout Underground programs, both newly revamped for 2025. Learn more about the artists!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00PM
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Video: Watch Phillipa Soo's First HAMILTON Audition For 'Hamilten' Celebration

Lin-Manuel Miranda has shared a video of Phillipa Soo's first Hamilton audition. Watch a video of her singing 'That Would Be Enough' to celebrate 10 years of Hamilton now!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:59AM

The Fire This Time Festival Enters Its 16th Year by Marcina Zaccaria

Finding artists, nurturing them, supporting them.  Seeing their work to fruition, and creating a community of support.  We really try to do this at the Apollo New Works, too.  It's really…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 11:54AM

LDR Makes Case for Followspots with Conventional Light Sources by Pr Agency

LDR TANGO Followspots: Where LEDs Dare Not Tread… After years of LED dominance, the professional lighting market is witnessing a revival of “conventional” lighting solutions. Or rather…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:51AM

What Shows Are Newly Available For Licensing? by Natan Zamansky

Is your local school or theatre trying to decide what show to produce next? Check out what titles have recently been released for licensing!

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Video: Watch Songs From BC/EFA's Red Bucket Follies With Casey Likes, THE LION KING & More

Take a look inside BC/EFA's 2024 Red Bucket Follies, featuring performances from Back to the Future, The Lion King, and more Broadway stars. Watch videos of Casey Likes, Melody A. Betts, Ari…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM

For Kevin Csolak, a Child Actor Who Danced His Way to Justin Timberlake's Super Bowl, Gypsy Was an Answered Prayer by Hayley Levitt

Age: 29 Hometown: Flemington, New Jersey Current role: Kevin Csolak (pronounced SO-lack) plays Tulsa in George C. Wolfe's revival of Gypsy, starring Audra McDonald.  Credits: Csolak ma…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:32AM

THE PIANO LESSON, WICKED & More Receive NAACP Image Awards Nominations

NAACP has announced the full list of “56th NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with Wicked and The Piano Lesson nominated for Outstanding Motion Picture and Wicked's Cynthia Erivo nominated…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM

Alex Cooper’s The Unwell Network Acquires Podcasts ‘Going West,’ ‘Cheers!’ by Caitlin Huston

This is the first acquisition of existing podcasts for the podcast network started by the 'Call Her Daddy' creator.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:01AM

Caleb Pressley Takes ‘Sundae Conversation’ Indie, Plans Own Production Company (Exclusive) by Caitlin Huston

The Barstool Sports personality will also partner with Tom Brady’s creative agency, Shadow Lion, on sales and talent production.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:00AM
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Video: Watch Caroline Bowman Sing 'As If We Never Said Goodbye' Ahead of SUNSET BOULEVARD Debut

Caroline Bowman has shared a video of herself performing 'As If We Never Said Goodbye' ahead of her Sunset Boulevard debut this weekend. Bowman – the standby to Nicole Scherzinger – will…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:52AM

Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors Will Make U.K. Premiere at Menier Chocolate Factory by Andrew Gans

Gordon Greenberg will direct the fast-paced comedy he wrote with Steve Rosen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Gordon Greenberg's Ghost Tour Getting Private Industry Reading in NYC by Logan Culwell-Block

Adam Kantor is performing the solo comedy, centered around a tour guide at a haunted theatre in the most terrifying of places—Florida.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

See Who's Joining Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell in Jamie Lloyd's Much Ado About Nothing by Margaret Hall

Much Ado About Nothing is the second production in The Jamie Lloyd Company’s season of Shakespeare at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Broadway Week Is Coming Back in 2025, With 2-for-1 Tickets to 27 Shows by Logan Culwell-Block

Find out when and how you can take advantage of one of Broadway's best annual offers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

See Who's Starring in Industry Workshop of New Musical Maiden Voyage by Andrew Gans

Josette Bushell-Mingo is directing the new work from Mindi Dickstein and Carmel Dean.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

SHTUMER SHABES Developmental Reading to be Presented by The Congress for Jewish Culture by Chloe Rabinowitz

The Congress for Jewish Culture will present a developmental reading of SHTUMER SHABES, an exciting new play by Rokhl Kafrissen, this Wednesday, January 8 at 7 pm at Theatre 154, 154 Christo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:39AM

GO TO BREL By Peter Filichia

There were plenty of conversations such as this 57 years ago this week: MUSICAL THEATER SAVANT: From what I heard, you can’t even call it a musical. There’s no book. No story. Only four …

SOURCE: Masterworks Broadway at 10:37AM

AnnMarie Milazzo Releases “The Shape of Things: Songs From Joy The Musical” by Ken Davenport

Guess what? Grammy and Tony Award nominee (!) AnnMarie Milazzo,... The post AnnMarie Milazzo Releases “The Shape of Things: Songs From Joy The Musical” first appeared on Ken Davenport.

SOURCE: kendavenport.com at 10:34AM

Listen: JOY THE MUSICAL Concept Album Sets Release; Hear the First Song

Hear the first song from the upcoming concept album for Joy the Musical! Watch AnnMarie Milazzo perform the title track, 'The Shape Of Things,' in a new music video for the project now.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:14AM
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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August Wilson Will Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Playwright August Wilson will be honored posthumously with the 2,799th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Learn more about the honor and how to stream the ceremony here!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:57AM

The BSR January 2025 repertory film roundup by Stephen Silver

Kicking off the new year with punk rockers, Glen or Glenda, and a classic documentary about war criminals in costume. Stephen Silver rounds up.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 09:49AM

Joy Musical Releasing Concept Album; Get a 1st Listen to a Track by Logan Culwell-Block

Inspired by the life story of entrepreneur and inventor Joy Mangano, the musical features music and lyrics by AnnMarie Milazzo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Death and the King’s Horseman: the return of Wole Soyinka’s enduring mystery by Michael Billington

The Nigerian Nobel laureate’s story of a royal servant condemned to kill himself after his master’s death has lost none of its enigmatic appeal Sheffield is in luck. The Crucible theatre…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:32AM

Video: Charli D'Amelio Shares Reaction to Booking & JULIET: 'I Burst Into Tears'

Charli D'Amelio is currently in the Broadway production of & Juliet. D'Amelio recently appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon where she commented on her reaction to booking t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:29AM

Roku Hits 90M Streaming Households As FAST Rivals Tout Reach by Caitlin Huston

The streaming platform released the numbers amid similar releases from competitors.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:24AM

The OHS Players present 'Little Women the Broadway Musical' | Oconomowoc News

The Oconomowoc High School Players present “Little Women the Broadway Musical” 7 p.m. April 18-20, and 2 p.m. April 20, on the Oconomowoc Arts ...

SOURCE: Google at 09:12AM

Meet Carolee Carmello, star of Broadway's "Kimberly Akimbo," staging Jan. 14-19 at Keller ...

For anybody unfamiliar with the Broadway musical “Kimberly Akimbo,” one might do a double-take when looking at a photo of the lead character and ...

SOURCE: Google at 09:12AM

'Bachelors of Broadway' trio to perform at Victor Valley College - Victorville Daily Press

The “Bachelors of Broadway” trio will perform big hits from beloved musicals during a special concert at Victor Valley College Performing Arts ...

SOURCE: Google at 09:12AM

Appreciation: Richard Foreman, an auteur of consciousness, did things his way by Charles McNulty

Playwright and director Richard Foreman, one of the pillars of New York's downtown theater scene, dies at 87.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:12AM

iHeartPodcast Awards Unveil 2025 Nominees (Exclusive) by Caitlin Huston

The awards show from iHeartMedia will take place March 10 in Austin.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00AM
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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First Look: Firebird at King’s Head Theatre in Rehearsal by Staff Writer

First look rehearsal images are released for Firebird at the King's Head Theatre

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:33AM

First Look: The Full company of Richard II at Bridge Theatre in Rehearsal by Staff Writer

London Theatre Company have today released a first look of Jonathan Bailey and the company of Richard II on their first day of rehearsals

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:33AM

Tiny Fragments of Beautiful Light Announces UK Tour by Staff Writer

After an acclaimed premiere at Newcastle’s Alphabetti Theatre in 2023, Tiny Fragments of Beautiful Light is set to hit the road on a UK tour

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:32AM

Melissa Gilbert and Mark Moses Will Lead Off-Broadway Return of Still by Molly Higgins

Adrienne Campbell-Holt will direct the limited engagement at The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture’s Loreto Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:32AM

James Rowland’s Songs of the Heart Trilogy Embarks on UK Tour by Staff Writer

Straight off the back of another sold out run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, which included his 100th show in Summerhall’s Anatomy Lecture Theatre, James Rowland is embarking on …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:32AM

New Earth Theatre 2025 Season of Work Announced by Staff Writer

As New Earth Theatre celebrates their 30th anniversary, new Artistic Director Ailin Conant and Executive Director Lian Wilkinson announce their 2025 season of work

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:30AM

Creating a sexy new ‘Romeo +Juliet’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Intimacy director Claire Warden discusses creating the hyper-physical and fraught emotional world of the 2024 revival.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:30AM

Clueless The Musical Announces Full Cast and Creative Team by Staff Writer

CLUELESS, The Musical today announces its full cast and creative team as it prepares to begin performances at London’s Trafalgar Theatre on 15th February

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:29AM

Otherland Cast at Almeida Theatre Announced by Staff Writer

The Almeida Theatre announces full casting for Otherland from playwright Chris Bush which opens at the the theatre in February

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:28AM

Much Ado About Nothing Full Cast Announced by Staff Writer

The Jamie Lloyd Company today announces the full cast for William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:28AM

Bristol Old Vic theatre school to stop its undergraduate courses by Jamie Grierson

Renowned drama school says ‘unprecedented funding challenges’ make degrees unviable from September 2025 One of the UK’s most celebrated drama schools, which counts the Oscar-winners Ol…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:24AM

Louise Young: ‘Some hecklers are just excited to be out of the house’ by Interview By Liam Pape

The comic on mining her wild life for material and her disastrous early gigs shouting punchlines over Sky Sports in a pub Why did you start doing comedy?I wanted to write funny material, and…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:24AM

Springboard Into An Ice Rink? by Joe Patti

I have been a big fan of Springboard for the Arts and the work they do for a number of years. I look forward to their annual reports which have been depicted as infographics for the last dec…

SOURCE: insidethearts.com at 08:24AM

Players 2025: The 50 People Who Really Perform for Chicago by Brian Hieggelke

Chicago is seen as a particularly fertile launching pad for the stars of tomorrow, whether in acting, comedy, writing or dance.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Players 50 2025: Comedy by Newcity

Chicago is seen as a particularly fertile launching pad for the stars of tomorrow, whether in acting, comedy, writing or dance.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 07:59AM

Players 50 2025: Opera by Newcity

Chicago is seen as a particularly fertile launching pad for the stars of tomorrow, whether in acting, comedy, writing or dance.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 07:58AM

Players 50 2025: Dance by Newcity

Chicago is seen as a particularly fertile launching pad for the stars of tomorrow, whether in acting, comedy, writing or dance.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 07:57AM

Players 50 2025: Theater by Newcity

Chicago is seen as a particularly fertile launching pad for the stars of tomorrow, whether in acting, comedy, writing or dance.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 07:56AM

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 by Matt Tamanini

Linda Lavin Dies, Shuberts Hope to Renovate Imperial, DeBose in Talks to Play Evita in London Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily podcast recapping the top …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

Show and Telemachus: Joseph Medeiros’s Journey Through ‘The Odyssey’ by American Theatre Editors

How a versatile actor picked up ancient Greek in his spare time, and soon became the unlikely bearer of an intimate and ancient tale---in its original language.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 07:28AM
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Charli D'Amelio Burst Into Tears After Booking & Juliet; Breaks Down Her Slang Dictionary by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Charli D'Amelio talks about her Broadway debut in & Juliet and pushing her body to the limit while performing before explaining the meaning behind slang phrases she uses with her friends. T…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:30AM

Joe Manganiello's Dog Is Recognized More Than Him; Talks Deal or No Deal Island | The Tonight Show by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Joe Manganiello talks about running out of the Steelers' tunnel to support the team, his dog Bubbles being recognized over him and Vince Vaughn and Season 2 of Deal or No Deal Island. The T…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:30AM

Bully Beaters with Joe Manganiello | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Jimmy and Joe Manganiello take a look back at commercials they filmed in the '90s for their Martial Arts Academy for kids, Bully Beaters. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Stream now …

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:30AM

Opera Wyoming back at the Broadway Theater Saturday - Wyo4News

Musical selections include works from Carmen, Don Giovanni, and others, as well as well-known musical theatre hits from The Golden Age of Broadway, ...

SOURCE: Google at 06:30AM

Theater Review: SANTASIA: A HOLIDAY COMEDY (Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks) by Tony Frankel

A LETTER TO SANTA Dear Santa: Well, what a year 2024 was. With the way things are going, I decided to count my blessings. So I’m writing to thank you for that pair of tickets to see Santas…

SOURCE: stageandcinema.com at 06:29AM

Theater Interview: RON HARNER (Director and Playwright of Union Station at The Broadwater in Hollywood) by Shari Barrett

ON THE RIGHT TRACK Prior to his new play Union Station, playing at the Broadwater Main Stage Jan 23-26, Ron Harner wrote and directed three other plays: The Ones Who Leave (2019), Spitting F…

SOURCE: stageandcinema.com at 06:29AM

U.K. Drama School That Trained Daniel Day-Lewis, Olivia Colman Shuts Down ‘Financially Unsustainable’ Undergrad Program by K.j. Yossman

One of the U.K.’s most prestigious drama schools – whose alumni include Daniel Day-Lewis, Olivia Colman and Patrick Stewart among other well-known names – is shutting down its undergra…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:29AM

Amy Hill To Lead National Asian American Theatre Co. CYMBELINE With All-Femme, All-Asian Cast by A.a. Cristi

NAATCO, the National Asian American Theatre Co., will present the all-femme, all-Asian American cast for the World Premiere of Andrea Thome's modern verse translation of one of Shakespeare's…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:02AM

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck seek judge’s approval of divorce settlement by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have settled their divorce and are asking a judge to finalize their breakup. Lopez filed documents Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court th…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Man charged in Tupac Shakur killing files motion to dismiss the case by The Associated Press

LAS VEGAS (AP) — An ex-gang leader is seeking to have all the charges against him dismissed in the 1990s killing of rap music icon Tupac Shakur. Attorney Carl Arnold filed the motion on Mo…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Golden Globes ratings hold steady with 10 million viewers by The Associated Press

By JAKE COYLE NEW YORK (AP) — An average of 10.1 million viewers tuned into the 82nd Golden Globes across CBS and Paramount+, Dick Clark Productions said Monday, roughly matching the audie…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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FRIENDS! The Musical Parody Open Casting Call Announced by Staff Writer

Producers of FRIENDS! The Musical Parody, the hit New York and Las Vegas sensation, have today announced that they will hold open auditions to discover new talent for the iconic characters o…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:59AM

Photos/Video: Jonathan Bailey and More in Rehearsal For RICHARD II

All new photos and video footage have been released of Jonathan Bailey and the company of Richard II on their first day of rehearsals. Learn more about Richard II here!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:41AM

'People just scream': Broadway classic 'Funny Girl' runs in Pittsburgh this week only by Samuel Long / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Telling the story of Lower East Side native Fanny Brice and her rise to fame on Broadway, “Funny Girl” opens at the Benedum Center on Tuesday and runs through Sunday with showtimes at 7…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 05:30AM

Close-Up Magic Gets an Up-Close Venue in Brooklyn by David Segal

69 Atlantic hosts weekly shows by the world’s best magicians in a suitably intimate setting.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:18AM

‘Les Histrioniques’ Turns a #MeToo Theater Campaign Into Drama by Laura Cappelle

The French activists behind the hashtag #MeTooThéâtre have devised a play that shows the personal cost of bringing abuse claims to light.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:18AM

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 7, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 7, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00AM
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen to have UK Premiere at Menier Chocolate Factory by Staff Writer

Menier Chocolate Factory today announces the UK premiere of Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 04:20AM

On the Sweet Smelling Vincent Gardenia by Trav S.D.

Like everyone else who remembers him, I loved character Vincent Gardenia (Vincenzo Scognamiglio, 1920-1992) — but it wasn’t until I learned about his early years that I got super jazzed …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 04:18AM
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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A Wicked Year? Stageworthy News of the Week - New York Theater

playbill.com/article/i-fe... playbill.com. 'I Feel Like I'm Just Getting Started': Shaina Taub on Suffs' Broadway Closing and Its Future. The Tony ...

SOURCE: Google at 01:06AM
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Maybe Happy Ending Cast Album Set for Spring 2025 Release by Josh Darvill

Broadway’s newest darling, Maybe Happy Ending, will soon be preserved forever with an Original Cast Recording. Ghostlight Records has confirmed plans to release the album in spring 2025, f…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 12:40AM

Comic Gary Gulman Makes Off-Broadway Debut in Grandiloquent Beginning January 7 by Andrew Gans

Moritz von Stuelpnagel directs the limited engagement at the Lucille Lortel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

The Essence Plays Limited Run Off-Broadway Beginning January 7 by Andrew Gans

Director Allen Lewis Rickman also stars in this introduction to Yiddish culture and language.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

Freaky Friday the Musical Makes UK Stage Debut in Manchester by Josh Darvill

The beloved story of Freaky Friday is heading to the UK stage for the very first time, and it’s all happening at HOME Manchester. This brand-new musical, based on Mary Rodgers’ classic 1…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 12:33AM

IMPRESSIONS: The Living Earth Show and Post:ballet present Lyra at 92Y by The Dance Enthusiast

"The Living Earth Show’s Lyra emphasizes this power by harmoniously weaving together the digital and physical world through a seamless integration of dance, film and live music." - Cecly …

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

IMPRESSIONS: Raquel Almazán “La Paloma Prisoner” at Chelsea Factory by The Dance Enthusiast

"As a work of interdisciplinary theater, La Paloma Prisoner participates in the essential work of activism through embodied storytelling drawn from authentic and sustained community engageme…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

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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