The Hypebeasts of the Fringe Festival by Helen Shaw, Léo Hamelin and Fraser Rice

From Hannah Reilly to Amanda Knox to clowns, who are the hype beasts of this year’s Fringe Festival? Our chief theater critic, Helen Shaw, went to Edinburgh to find out.

Broadway Itinerary — Week of 8/31 by Broadway News

Broadway News has rounded up a few industry events for the week of August 31, so you never miss your cue.

Video: Jeremy Jordan Gives Surprise JUST IN TIME Performance at the Newark Airport

Those traveling through the Newark Airport were treated to a surprise performance from Jeremy Jordan. In United’s Terminal C at Newark Liberty, Broadway's 'Bobby Darin' delivered an unexpe…

Tony Winner John Rubinstein Joins Cast of Notebook North American Tour by Phempstead

Linda Buchwald| Angela Birchett and Makena Jackson are also joining the tour for its second year. ||Detroit|Alysha Deslorieux,Angela Birchett,Bekah Brunstetter,Ingrid Michaelson,John Rubinst…

PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: Students Tell a War Story in Angels of Bataan, and Talk to Combat Veterans in the Process by Dylan Parent

These Austin, Texas, middle school students are positively impacting their community.

Magician behind Broadway's 'Paranormal Activity,' 'Stranger Things' talks tricks by Jennifer Vanasco

Audiences flock to Broadway each year for a dose of "theater magic." It turns out that some of that spectacle and wonder is created behind the scenes by actual magicians.

Island City Stage Explodes in Laughter at”EUREKA DAY” Jonathan Spector’s Tony-Winning, Zinger-Packed Cultural Comedy is as Timely as They Get! by Mindy Leaf

We are living in what many might consider “the best of times and the worst of times” and once again history “rhymes.” One of our most savvy, socially aware contemporary playwrights, …

John Rubinstein to Join The Notebook National Tour by Margaret Hall

Rubinstein is a part of a new cavalcade of performers bringing the tear jerker musical into its second year on the road.

Photo: Troy Iwata as 'Shane Hollander' in HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY

Troy Iwata is joining the company of Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody as ‘Shane Hollander,’ beginning Monday, August 31. Check out a first look photo of him in the role be…

Watch: Jeremy Jordan Brings His Bobby Darin From Just in Time on Broadway to Newark Airport by Logan Culwell-Block

The special pop-up performance raised money for Broadway Cares.

Assembly Festival surpasses 500,000 tickets for first time since pandemic and calls for Fringe reform ahead of 2027 by Staff Writer

Assembly Festival surpasses 500,000 tickets for first time since pandemic and calls for Fringe reform ahead of 2027 The post Assembly Festival surpasses 500,000 tickets for first time since …

Pleasance celebrates award-winning Edinburgh Fringe with more than 484,000 tickets issued by Staff Writer

The Pleasance Theatre Trust has celebrated a successful 42nd Edinburgh Festival Fringe after issuing more than 484,100 tickets and winning 25 awards The post Pleasance celebrates award-winni…

Your (non-Fringe) guide to September 2026 Philly theater by Cameron Kelsall

The September calendar teems with Fringe offerings, but there are several notable regional theater productions happening this month, including a Bob Dylan musical, another Wilma world premie…

Video: TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Perform in the Times Square Subway Station

The stars of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) brought a piece of the Tony-nominated show to the NYC Subway! Watch a video of Olivier Award-winning actor & Tony Award nominee …

Theatre Review: ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ at Monumental Theatre Company by Alyssa Mutterperl

If you’re anything like me, you have been shivering in antici…pation for Monumental Theatre Company’s upcoming production of “The Rocky Horror Show.” Known for pushing boundaries a…

Lissa deGuzman Is Velma Kelly in Broadway's Chicago Starting August 31 by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning revival continues at the Ambassador Theatre.

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Baby Everything at Summerhall (Tech Cube 0) by Finlay Clench

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Baby Everything at Summerhall "Everything is done with a great subtlety which is gloriously fitting for the title of her story." The post Edinburgh Fringe Review: Ba…

Photo: Get a 1st Look as Troy Iwata Joins Off-Broadway's Heated Rivalry August 31 by Andrew Gans

The parody of the streaming series continues at The Culture Club.

Samantha Pauly, Constantine Maroulis, & More Join BROADWAY DOES PUNK

Broadway Does Punk, the viral music project created by musician and TikTok creator Matt Copley, has revealed who will be joining Copley for the project's first-ever live performances this Oc…

This Student Production of Ragtime Was Cancelled. Then Broadway Chimed in by Diep Tran

Students at the Youth Performing Arts School in Kentucky went viral last week.

Video: Watch BROADWAY SINGS FOR AARON LAZAR, Tonight at 7pm ET

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, later today, August 31 at 7pm, two-time Tony nominee Kate Baldwin (Hello, Dolly, Finian's Rainbow) will host “Extraordinary: Broadway Sings for Aaron …

Regional Finalists Announced; Voting Open for the Regional Hometown Hero Lighting Company Award by Plsn Staff

Here are the regional finalists for this year's PLSN Hometown Hero Lighting Company, and the voting is now open! PLSN readers now have the opportunity to vote for the best regional Hometown…

The Great Gatsby by the Numbers: The Cars, Costumes and Green Light Behind the Broadway Hit by Jonah De Forest

We’re raising a glass of champagne to The Great Gatsby, the Jazz Age spectacle that has been dazzling Broadway audiences for over two years. An adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1925 n…

Merged Pittsburgh theater has a name, Confluence Theater of Pittsburgh, and a plan by Jeremy Reynolds / For The Post-gazette

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THE SOUND OF MUSIC Hosts Open Submission Call For Child Actors

The Sound of Music on Broadway will host an Open Submission Call for several child roles in the upcoming revival at Lincoln Center Theater. The roles include Friedrich, Louisa, Kurt, Brigitt…

John Rubinstein and More Will Join THE NOTEBOOK North American Tour

New casting has been announced for the second year of the North American Tour of THE NOTEBOOK. The show will welcome Tony Award-winning Broadway legend John Rubinstein as “Older Noah” be…

Producer James 'Jim' Walsh Dies at 89 by Meg Masseron

Walsh produced the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony-winning original productiona of The Heidi Chronicles and I’m Not Rappaport.

GRACE NOTES: Monday, August 31, 2026 by Susan Grace

    Grace Notes will return Monday October 5.       Today’s Highlights:     The Lady, Or The Tiger reading, written & directed by Jeffrey Lieber, featuring Rob Morrow and Tim Ke…

See Blumhouse Founder Jason Blum Host Paranormal Activity on Broadway by Meg Masseron

The producer behind the original micro-budget film's breakout success welcomed Patrick Wilson, Darren Aronofsky, and more.

Introducing Confluence Theater of Pittsburgh, a New Name and Hope for a Fresh Start by Sharon Eberson

By SHARON EBERSON The new name is here — Confluence Theater of Pittsburgh — and with it, the hope for a fresh start and the creation of a sustainable, year-round Downtown resident theate…

See the Trailer for New 9/11 Doc Spotlighting Broadway's Role in Healing NYC by Meg Masseron

9/11: United We Stand, featuring new interviews with Billy Crystal, Matthew Broderick, and more, will air on ABC.

See China Anne McClain, Ryan McCartan, More in The Great Gatsby With New Production Photos by Meg Masseron, Andrew Gans

The hit musical based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel continues at the Broadway Theatre.

40 Buffalos Will Be Roaming NYC in Free Public Theatrical Event by Meg Masseron

Return of the Buffalo: Tatanka Owe Akupi will feature 40 life-size buffalo puppets.

New Jersey Benefit Concert For Aaron Lazar Featuring Kate Baldwin, Mandy Gonzalez, More Will Livestream on YouTube by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-block

All proceeds from the concert will go directly to Broadway favorite Aaron Lazar's ongoing treatment for ALS.

Patrick Page’s All the Devils Are Here Is Now Streaming Online by Dgordon

David Gordon| Page explores the creation of Shakespeare’s beset villains in this acclaimed solo play. ||New Jersey|All The Devils Are Here,Patrick Page [...] Read More... from Patrick Page…

Howard Stern Cuts SiriusXM Show to Once a Week, Inks HBO Max Deal for Streaming by Caitlin Huston

The host will adapt his live SiriusXM show into a streamable episode for HBO Max.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Tom Storch

Summer’s not over yet at A.R.T/New York Theatres, where Smoking Mirror Theatre Company’s production of Shakespeare’s iconic comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, will be playing through…

Alex Cooper’s Unwell Launches Reality Competition Sequel on YouTube by Caitlin Huston

Unwell's second reality competition comes after the company received its first outside investment and amid increased attention.

Now Playing: Make Your Own Playbill With the All-New PLAYBILLDER Website by Playbill Staff

PLAYBILLder helps schools, community theatres, and event hosts create authentic Broadway-style programs quickly and easily.

Video: Former Christians and Satines Sing 'Come What May' at MOULIN ROUGE! Closing Night

On August 30, 2026, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, played its final performance at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, following 24 previews and 2297 regular performances. Following the final show, seve…

Alex Edelman at the Edinburgh Fringe by Jonathan Mandell

The last we heard from Alex Edelman, the Jewish comedian had won a Tony and an Emmy for “Just for Us,” his account of attending a meeting of neo-Nazis in Queens. There are several  ec…

Lone Democrat on the FCC Wants to Keep Fighting by Caitlin Huston

Anna Gomez says she'd like to be reconfirmed after a term speaking out against many of the FCC's big decisions: "I just think it's so important to our democracy. This is a moment in time whe…

The Teenagers in “Adolescent Salvation” Are Not Just Kids by Rob Silverman Ascher

The Chicago premiere of Tim Venable's play starts as a Zoomer screwball and ends as an indictment of the way adults fail to protect their children.

Alex Winter to Star in Revival of Arthur Miller’s Incident at Vichy by Dgordon

David Gordon| The drama will run off-Broadway in the spring of 2027. ||Off-Broadway|Alex Winter,Arthur Miller,Incident at Vichy,Kanika Asavari Vaish [...] Read More... from Alex Winter to St…

Last Week on Broadway: Monday, Aug. 31, 2026 by Matt Tamanini

Reviews for ‘Paranormal Activity’ are scary good, 2 plays set for fall on Broadway, reimagined ‘Fantasticks’ announces incredible cast Every week, Matt Tamanini will bring you the bi…

Who are We Making Broadway Ads for Anyways? by Aaron Coleman

Bridge Technologies Announces Support for Blackmagic IP10 Codec by Griffin Rodgers

Bridge Technologies will use the upcoming IBC Show to announce that its flagship VB440 production probe now supports monitoring of Blackmagic Design's IP10 codec. Visitors to the show will b…

Adieu, Moulin Rouge! by JK

AdieuYesterday, after 24 previews, 2289 performances, and surviving one global pandemic, Moulin Rouge! closed at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. All shows must eventually come to an end. It's the…

Creative Edinburgh Awards 2026 Open for Nominations as Past Winners Celebrate 15 Years of Creative Success by Staff Writer

Nominations have opened for the Creative Edinburgh Awards 2026, as the organisation launches its search for the city’s most inspiring creative individuals, organisations and projects The p…

An Interview with Zama Magudulela, Who Plays Rafiki in Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ by Jessica Neu

By JESSICA NEU From the iconic opening lines of “Circle of Life” to the timeless story of Simba’s triumphant ascent to the leader of Pride Rock, Disney’s The Lion King has embedde…