'She Who Dared,' an opera about women in the civil rights movement, opens in Chicago by Courtney Kueppers

A new opera tells the story of the Black women who organized in Alabama leading up to the Montgomery bus boycott.

2025 Tony Awards: Who SHOULD Win, and Why by Jonathan Mandell

Below are my preferences – not predictions – for the 2025 Tony Awards, in keeping with a tradition I’ve been maintaining for more than a dozen years. I am a critic, not a seer or a boo…

‘JUST IN TIME’ PREVAILS IN TOUGH SEASON FOR NEW MUSICALS by Philip Boroff

Jonathan Groff is scheduled to perform twice at the Tony Awards on Sunday. The enviable television exposure should confirm his show, Just in Time, as the most commercially successful new mus…

‘That’s No Lady’: Remembering Walter Cole by Dmae Lo Roberts

Stage & Studio: Dmae Lo Roberts talks in her new podcast with writer/director Don Horn and actor Kevin Loomis about Triangle's revival of the show celebrating Cole/Darcelle.

Odds & Ends: Heathers to Release Star-Studded Deluxe Album, Frozen Stage Musical to Stream on Disney Plus and More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Ingrid Michaelson, Will Chase, George Salazar and More Sing Bonus Tracks on Deluxe Heathers Album Yellow Sound Label will release …

Josh Groban to host 16th annual Jimmy Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

The event will take place on June 23 at the Minskoff Theatre.

Barry Manilow-Bruce Sussman musical ‘Harmony’ is now available for licensing by Andy Lefkowitz

The musical’s first licensed production will be held at the Hale Centre Theatre in Utah.

Prince F****t Extends Off-Broadway Run by Logan Culwell-Block

Jordan Tannahill's new play is making its world premiere via Playwrights Horizons and Soho Rep, with Shayok Misha Chowdhury directing.

Off-Broadway's KOWALSKI to Transfer to Broadway in Fall 2025

The Off-Broadway production of KOWALSKI, written by Gregg Ostrin and directed by Colin Hanlon, has its sights set on Broadway for an early Fall 2025 run. Set in a beach house in 1947 Provinc…

Charles Strouse, Linda Lavin and William Finn Among Broadway in Memoriam Honorees for June 10 Marquee Dimming by Broadway.com

The newly formed Broadway in Memoriam Committee, composed of theater owners in consultation with industry service organizations, has confirmed the inaugural June 10 marquee dimming will hono…

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS announces three promotions and a new hire by Andy Lefkowitz

Cydney Regus joins BC/EFA from the theatrical advertising agency SpotCo.

June 10 Broadway Marquee Dimming Will Honor Ken Page, William Finn, Charles Strouse, More by Logan Culwell-Block

The upcoming ceremony is the first in a new system of group dimmings on Broadway.

Josh Groban Will Host the Jimmy Awards 2025 by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Highlighting the best of high school musical theatre talent, the ceremony will feature 110 nominees from 55 regional awards programs.

Cast Complete for Ogunquit Guys and Dolls, Starring Bianca Marroquín, Rob McClure, Ephraim Sykes by Andrew Gans

Al Blackstone will direct and choreograph the classic American musical.

Off-Broadway's A Streetcar Named Desire-Inspired Kowalski Will Transfer to Broadway This Fall by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

The play unfolds over one night as Tennessee Williams and a young Marlon Brando find their creative rhythm.

Charles Strouse, Linda Lavin and William Finn among Broadway in memoriam honorees for June 10 marquee dimming by Broadway.com

All theater marquees will dim simultaneously on Tuesday, June 10 at 6:45PM ET in their honor.

Broadway’s Inaugural Group Marquee Dimming To Honor Gene Hackman, Linda Lavin, Helen Gallagher, Others by Greg Evans

Broadway’s inaugural group marquee dimming to honor multiple artists and industry members who have passed away will pay tribute to such luminaries as Gene Hackman, Linda Lavin, Helen Galla…

Interview: Jeremy Jordan Brings His One-Man Show to Segerstrom After Tony-Nominated Run

Just a week after he wraps up his final performance in the titular role of FLOYD COLLINS on Broadway—a role that earned him a 2025 Tony Award nomination—musical theater icon Jeremy Jorda…

Ayanna N. Hudson joins Americans for the Arts as chief programs officer by Andy Lefkowitz

Following a 13-year tenure with the National Endowment for the Arts, Hudson steps into her new role at the arts advocacy organization.

Josh Groban to Host the 16th Annual Jimmy Awards

EMMY, two-time TONY, and five-time GRAMMY Award-nominated singer, songwriter, actor, and philanthropist Josh Groban will return to host the 16th annual Jimmy Awards ceremony taking place on …

Video: Peter Hylenski Unpacks His 4-Show, 2-Tony Nomination Season

Peter Hylenski is no stranger to the Tony Awards. This year, he worked on a whopping four Broadway shows and is nominated twice for his incredible sound design of Just in Time and Maybe Happ…

The 2025 Tony Awards: How to watch, streaming details, nominees, performers, and presenters by Denton Davidson

Broadway’s biggest night is back — and it’s sure to be packed with star power, dazzling performances, and fierce competition. The 2025 Tony Awards, celebrating the best of live theater…

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Frank Mastrone & Friends: “From Puccini to Piano Man”

American Theatre Wing launches Gavin Creel Fellowship to support emerging theater actors by Alexandra Pierson For Broadway.com

Each year, five emerging actors will receive $25,000 grants along with personal mentorship from industry professionals, access to curated networking events and participation in American Thea…

Who Is Most Likely to Win at the 2025 Tony Awards, Statistically? by Margaret Hall, Dylan Parent

Playbill has crunched the numbers for several key recent award ceremonies to measure which shows have won the most prizes so far.

Chippendales Theater at Planet Hollywood

Sound Waves at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City

Amaturo Theater at Broward Center

Emerson Colonial Theatre

Bruton Theatre

Packard Music Hall

Jefferson Perf Arts Center

San Diego Civic Theatre

The Fillmore Detroit

San Jose Civic

Taft Theatre

Margaritaville Resort Casino

Fred Kavli Theatre- B of A Performing Arts Center,Thousand Oaks

The Wiltern

Detroit Opera House

Grand Ole Opry House

Terrace Theater – Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center

Texas Hall

Pabst Theater

Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center

The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts

Majestic Theatre San Antonio

Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater

Pantages Theater – WA

ZACH Theatre

The Novo by Microsoft

Galaxy at Muckleshoot Casino Resort

North Charleston Performing Arts Center

Clarence Muse Cafe Theater

Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center

Hard Rock Cafe – Nashville

V Theater at Planet Hollywood Inside the Miracle Mile Mall

Thunderland Showroom at Excalibur

Morris Performing Arts Center

The Orpheum Theatre Memphis

Mat Franco Theater at The Linq

Caesars Event Center at Caesars Southern Indiana

Bayou Music Center

Linda Ronstadt Music Hall

Stifel Theatre

Paramount Theatre Oakland

The Rose Music Center at The Heights

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Ovens Auditorium

Leslie Odom, Jr. Cast in Apple TV+ Series IMPERFECT WOMEN

A Hamilton star is returning to the small screen! According to Deadline, Tony Award winner Leslie Odom, Jr. will be appearing in a recurring role as Donovan in Imperfect Women, the upcoming …

Video: Rachel Zegler Sings 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina' Outside EVITA Theatre

A new video of Rachel Zegler singing "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" outside of the London Palladium has surfaced, just days before the upcoming production of Evita begins previews. The recent …

Linda Lavin, William Finn, Gene Hackman and More to be Honored in Inaugural Marquee Dimming

The newly formed Broadway In Memoriam Committee, composed of theatre owners in consultation with industry service organizations, has confirmed the inaugural June 10th marquee dimming will ho…

John Proctor is the Villain’s Fina Strazza on Art, Feminism and the Scariest Play She’s Ever Done by Kaitlin Stevens

Age: 19 Hometown: New York City Current Role: Fina Strazza is Tony-nominated for her performance as tight-laced but fiercely feminist student Beth Powell in John Proctor is the Villain, a …

American Theatre Wing Launches Gavin Creel Fellowship to Support Emerging Theater Actors by Alexandra Pierson

The American Theatre Wing has announced the launch of the Gavin Creel Fellowship, a new annual initiative honoring the late Tony-winning actor and activist. Creel, known for Thoroughly Moder…

Watch 'Broadway's Never Been More Alive' | A Musical Celebration Of The 2024/2025 Broadway Season

The big day is almost here! Today, Theatrely has premiered its new musical video for “Broadway’s Never Been So Alive Before” in celebration of the upcoming 78th Annual Tony Awards. The…

Rights Pulled For NYC Site-Specific Non-Equity A CHORUS LINE

The planned 50th anniversary revival of A Chorus Line set to take place in New York City has been canceled, due to the rights being pulled by Concord Theatricals. The production, announced e…

Jamie Lloyd Previews 'Explosive' New Production of EVITA in London

Fresh off the massive success that is Sunset Blvd., Jamie Lloyd will soon debut his highly anticipated production of another Andrew Lloyd Webber musical: Evita. During a recent interview wit…

Sonya Tayeh-directed “Black Swan” and Taibi Magar-directed “Wonder” will have world premieres at American Repertory Theater by Michael Abourizk

The Cambridge-based theater has announced its 2025-2026 season.

See Tony Nominee Julia Knitel Perform Dead Outlaw's 'Millicent's Song' on The View by Margaret Hall

The song, which takes place during Elmer McCurdy's eventful afterlife, also features Andrew Durand.

Glenn Davis Is Acting in Purpose on Broadway While Running a Tony-Winning Theatre at the Same Time by Diep Tran

Besides playing a disgraced politician in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' family drama, Davis is also a head of Steppenwolf Theatre Company.

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA by Tulis McCall

The HA HA HA HA HA HA HA is not a laugh fest.  It is a release and an invitation.  To tell you exactly what she does would ruin the surprise so I will say that it is a slow reveal.  Masli…

Exclusive: Watch Highlights from the 2025 Roger Rees Awards

Just last month, talented students from across New York City gathered at Symphony Space for the Roger Rees Awards, hosted by Kevin Del Aguila. This year’s nominees represented 80 high scho…

Video: Tony Nominee Julia Knitel Dishes on All Things DEAD OUTLAW

Just ahead of the 2025 Tony Awards, Survival Jobs, a Podcast, hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo sit down for a powerful and heartfelt in-person conversation with Tony Award nominee…

Drink Like the Tony Nominees With These 3 Cocktail Recipes

DEWAR's, the world's most awarded Blended Scotch Whisky, and Baccarat, symbol of art de vivre, will come together at the 78th Annual Tony Awards for an ultra-exclusive speakeasy experience. …

theAcademy@pbd presents It’s Only Life Music and Lyrics by John Bucchino June 27 – 29 by Bridget Callinan

It’s Only Life, a revue featuring the sophisticated, deeply felt music and lyrics of John Bucchino, will be performed by six talented teenagers at Palm Beach Dramaworks from June 27-29. Th…

‘Sunset Boulevard’ announces final Broadway extension by Hayley Levitt For Broadway.com

The show will play its final performance at the St. James Theatre on July 20.

‘John Proctor is the Villain,’ starring Sadie Sink, extends Broadway run by Hayley Levitt For Broadway.com

The show has extended its Broadway engagement at the Booth Theatre through August 31.

Brompton Technology Powers Sony’s New Crystal LED Capri by Pr Agency

Building on the success of previous collaborations in the virtual production space, Sony Corporation has once again selected Brompton Technology’s Tessera LED processing to power the lates…

15 Broadway shows to see from this season by Patrick Pacheco

This year’s Broadway season is particularly packed with productions worthy of your attention. Here’s where to start. MIGHT WE RECOMMEND … By almost all measures, Broadway has had a ste…

Vectorworks Launches New AI Assistant (Preview) for Designers by Pr Agency

Vectorworks has announced the availability of its AI Assistant (Preview), an innovative new tool designed to give users instant and accurate answers to their Vectorworks-related questions. T…

“I’ll Never Say No To A Wig Experience” – Random Roles with Tony Nominee Taylor Trensch

Taylor Trensch dropped out of college after his second year to join the Spring Awakening national tour as Moritz, launching a richly varied stage career of 16 years that has seen Trensch rac…

Video: 'Broadway Musical Change A Letter' Category Featured on JEOPARDY! MASTERS

A unique category was recently featured on Jeopardy! Masters. For "Broadway Musical Change A Letter," contestants are asked to guess the title of an existing Broadway musical from a plot des…

Tom Francis, J. Harrison Ghee, André De Shields, More Will Be Part of Broadway Bares by Andrew Gans

Dancers for the annual burlesque spectacular will include Ehizoje Azeke, Tony d'Alelio, Kolton Krouse, Mark Mackillop, Samantha Pollino, and more.

Animals, Wizards, Weddings, Oh My! 11 Easter Eggs in the Wicked: For Good Trailer by Diep Tran, Margaret Hall

Musical theatre fans may think they know Wicked, but the film promises many surprises.

The Jeopardy! Masters Category Is... Broadway Musical Change a Letter by Logan Culwell-Block

Puns abound in this unique category on the TV game show.

Dave Malloy's Black Swan Musical Sets World Premiere in A.R.T 2025-2026 Season by Meg Masseron

The season will include another world premiere musical, as well as a Drama Desk-nominated solo show, and a genre-defying circus performance.

See Glee's Kevin McHale and More Leap for Joy in London Revival of Sondheim's The Frogs by Margaret Hall

Georgie Rankcom directs the Aristophanes-inspired musical.

Jamie Allan Magic Show Amaze Sets Off-Broadway Dates by Andrew Gans

The London hit is directed by Richard Goodwin.

Bonnie Milligan and Taran Killam to Lead Industry Reading of Bad News Bears Musical

Beth Malone and More Announced for Dolly: A True Original Musical, the Dolly Parton Musical Eyeing Broadway by Broadway.com

More casting of the upcoming world premiere of Dolly: A True Original Musical is now set. Joining the previously announced stars Katie Rose Clarke, Carrie St. Louis and Quinn Titcomb, who ea…

Barry Manilow, Bruce Sussman Musical Harmony Is Now Available for Professional and Community Theatre Licensing by Logan Culwell-Block

Based on the true story of the World War II-era Comedian Harmonists, the musical played a brief Broadway run in 2023.

Tom Felton to reprise film role as Draco Malfoy in ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ by Hayley Levitt For Broadway.com

Felton makes his Broadway debut in the role, beginning performances at the Lyric Theatre on November 11 and playing a limited 19-week engagement through March 22, 2026. 

BLACK SWAN, WONDER World Premiere Musicals And More Set for American Repertory Theater 2025/26 Season

American Repertory Theater has announced its 2025/26 season, highlighted by two major world premiere musicals adapted from beloved films, BLACK SWAN and Wonder, featuring a slate of Broadway…

OPERATION MINCEMEAT, OH, MARY! & More Winners Announced For The 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards

BroadwayWorld is thrilled to announce the winners for the 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decid…

Bring It On: The Musical Announces Cast at the Muny

Black Swan, Wonder Musicals Set World Premieres

Bring It On: The Musical

How to Watch the 78th Tony Awards Around the World

This Sunday sees the return of Broadway's biggest night! Theater fans in the U.S. can tune into CBS and Paramount+ to see The 78th Tony Awards live, which will broadcast from coast to coast …

How to Watch the 78th Tony Awards Around the World

This Sunday sees the return of Broadway's biggest night! Theater fans in the U.S. can tune into CBS and Paramount+ to see The 78th Tony Awards live, which will broadcast from coast to coast …

Video: Julia Knitel Performs 'Millicent’s Song' From DEAD OUTLAW on THE VIEW

Dead Outlaw cast members Julia Knitel and Andrew Durand recently stopped by The View for an exclusive performance of "Millicent's Song." The musical, which is currently playing at Broadway's…

BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Wins ACCA Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus

Actors’ Equity Association has revealed that the chorus of the Broadway musical Buena Vista Social Club will receive the 2025 ACCA Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus. Presented by Equit…

Magic Show Amaze to Open at New World Stages This Summer

Tom Felton to Reprise Draco Malfoy Role in ‘Harry Potter’ on Broadway by Derrick Bryson Taylor

Felton makes his Broadway debut this November for a limited engagement, playing a grown-up Draco, through March.

Jamie Allan’s Amaze

Tom Francis, André De Shields and More to Join BROADWAY BARES: Come Out, Come Out as Special Guests

Broadway Bares: Come Out, Come Out will open its gilded green doors for two performances - at 9:30 pm and midnight, on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at NYC’s Hammerstein Ballroom. Multiple ticketi…

Tom Felton set to reprise ‘Harry Potter’ Draco Malfoy role in Broadway’s ‘Cursed Child’ by Alexandra Bellusci

The actor is set to reprise his beloved role once more.

Andrew Durand Sings 'I Killed A Man in Maine' in New Dead Outlaw Single by Margaret Hall

The David Yazbek, Erik Della Penna, Itamar Moses show is a 2025 Tony nominee for Best Musical.

American Theatre Wing Launches Gavin Creel Fellowship by Logan Culwell-Block

The annual award will give $25,000 grants to five emerging theatre actors.

Alan Cumming Joins Producing Team for My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?) by Logan Culwell-Block

Rob Madge's West End favorite is readying to make its New York debut at New York City Center.

John Proctor is the Villain, Starring Sadie Sink, Extends Broadway Run by Hayley Levitt

John Proctor is the Villain, Kimberly Belflower's coming-of-age play currently nominated for seven Tony Awards, has extended its Broadway engagement at the Booth Theatre through August 31. …

The Queen of Versailles, Starring Kristin Chenoweth and F. Murray Abraham, Is Now on Sale by Broadway.com

Tickets are now on sale for The Queen of Versailles, the Stephen Schwartz-scored musical starring Kristin Chenoweth and F. Murray Abraham as billionaire-couple Jackie and David Siegel. T…

The Almeida theatre has a coup in Dominic Cooke: this gifted director is also a proven talent spotter | Michael Billington by Michael Billington

Moving easily between daring new work from the likes of Jez Butterworth to lucid fresh takes on the canon and heartful musicals, Cooke is an optimal new leader• Dominic Cooke appointed as …

Nick Jonas to Play KISS Lead Singer Paul Stanley in SHOUT IT OUT LOUD Film

Fresh from his turn as Jamie in The Last Five Years, Nick Jonas is taking on an entirely different kind of role. According to Deadline, the pop star and Broadway performer is in final talks …

Video: Ian Rickson Explains How Audible and TOGETHER Are Making Theatre Magic Off-Broadway

Downtown at the Minetta Lane Theatre, Audible Theater is celebrating its sixth off-Broadway season. This one is extra special however, as it marks a new collaboration with Sonia Friedman and…

Max Clayton Will Star in High Society at Ogunquit Playhouse

Edinburgh Fringe Preview: Wenches! at Greenside (Olive Studio) by Staff Writer

Berlin-based theatre company Hysterie Theater makes its Edinburgh Fringe debut with Wenches!

The American Theatre Wing to Launch The Gavin Creel Fellowship

The American Theatre Wing in partnership with Tony Award Winner Celia Keenan-Bolger, Tony Award Nominee Sara Bareilles, Catherine Brunell, and a collection of Gavin’s friends, are launchin…

Video: Paul Tazewell Takes Over a Costume Design Category on JEOPARDY! MASTERS

Tony and Academy Award-winning Costume Designer Paul Tazewell recently appeared on an episode of Jeopardy! Masters, offering clues to the contestants about famous costumes and their designer…

Video: Bryan Cranston Stars in Exclusive Clip From Theater Dramedy EVERYTHING'S GOING TO BE GREAT

BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive clip from Lionsgate's Everything's Going to Be Great, the new dramedy film starring Broadway alums Bryan Cranston and Allison Janney. In the cl…

The Jeopardy! Category Is... Costume Design With Paul Tazewell by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony winner and 2025 Tony nominee joined the TV game show for an entire category of fashionable answers.

Beth Malone, More Board Broadway-Aimed Dolly Parton Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

Katie Rose Clarke, Carrie St. Louis, and Quinn Titcomb will take on the 11-time Grammy winner in her forthcoming biomusical, premiering in July in Tennessee.

Muny Bring It On: The Musical Finds Full Cast by Andrew Gans

Denis Jones will direct the musical about the world of competitive cheerleading.

Watch the Wicked: For Good Trailer, But Not Without Tissues by Hayley Levitt

The second act of Jon M. Chu's film version of Wicked is coming to theaters this fall with Wicked: For Good, where we'll see how the story wraps up for our favorite witches, played by Cy…

Sunset Boulevard Announces Final Broadway Extension by Hayley Levitt

Jamie Lloyd's revival of Sunset Boulevard, starring Olivier Award winner Nicole Scherzinger as faded film star Norma Desmond, will play its final performance at the St. James Theatre on …

Photos: Leading Actor Tony Nominees Meet Up For Dinner

The 2025 Tony nominees for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical recently met up for dinner, and took to social media to share photos from the evening. Darren Criss (Ma…

Video: Cristin Milioti Recalls Singing JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Auditions

Broadway alum Cristin Milioti recently visited The Late Night with Stephen Colbert to discuss her performance as Sofia Falcone in The Penguin, which has earned her universal acclaim. During …

Video: Watch the Trailer for Disney’s FROZEN: THE HIT BROADWAY MUSICAL

Disney has released the trailer for the official proshot of the West End production of Frozen, which premieres on Disney+ on Friday, June 20. The cast includes Samantha Barks as Elsa and Lau…

BEHIND THE CURTAIN: Three Guys, One Way…and the Many Roads to Broadway by Stagelight

The spotlight may shine brightest on the actors, but behind every showstopper is a producer—or, more often, a team of them—making the impossible feel inevitable. The post BEHIND THE CURT…

Tony Talk: Our final winner predictions in all 26 categories, including competitive Best Actress in a Musical and Best Play Revival by David Buchanan

Welcome to Tony Talk, a column in which Gold Derby contributors Sam Eckmann and David Buchanan offer Tony Awards analysis. In the final week of the 2024-2025 Broadway season, we debate…

For National Hot Air Balloon Day: Some Movies Starring Hot Air Balloons by Trav S.D.

June 5 is National Hot Air Balloon Day, so we thought we would expend a little hot air celebrating their history and presence in pop culture, as we have done previously with blimps and Zeppe…

GLP Makes a Grand Appearance at Academy of Country Music Awards by Pr Agency

The 60th edition of the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) saw a return to the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, TX – hosted by country legend Reba McEntire for the 18th time. Co-Ligh…

Beth Malone and More Join DOLLY: A TRUE ORIGINAL MUSICAL

Dolly Parton has announced additional casting, the music team, and the design team for the upcoming world premiere of Dolly: A True Original Musical as rehearsals commence in Parton’s home…

Tom Felton to reprise Draco Malfoy role after 14 years by Caitlin Hornik

Felton will be the first actor from the films to reprise their screen role on Broadway

Main Stage Thespians: Suite Surrender by Jose Triana

A Main Stage Production at ITF The post Main Stage Thespians: Suite Surrender appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

Elation Takes on Harshest Installation Challenges with Outdoor Permanent Specification (OPS) by Pr Agency

Elation launches its new OPS Series (Outdoor Permanent Specification), a durable, long-lasting solution for permanent outdoor installations. The OPS series enhances some of Elation’s most …

Director Jamie Lloyd On How ‘Sunset Blvd.’ Goes For The Jugular, ‘Evita’ Rocks And ‘Godot’ Was Keanu Reeves’ Midnight Dream – The Dead by Greg Evans

Director Jamie Lloyd is, to say the least, very busy these days. In four days his radical, magnificent Broadway reworking of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd. will be competing for seven …

Beth Malone and More Join Cast of Dolly Parton Bio-Musical

Stars in the House Plans Special West End Episode With Vanessa Williams, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jane Krakowski, More by Meg Masseron

The all-star episode of Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson's streaming series will be filled with reunions and reminiscing.

Tom Felton Returning To Role Of Harry Potter’s Draco Malfoy For Broadway’s ‘The Cursed Child’ by Greg Evans

Tom Felton, who played young Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter movie franchise, is reprising the role as an adult in Broadway’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The play is set 19 years a…

Heathers Off-Broadway Album Getting a Deluxe Edition; Get a 1st Listen to New Bonus Track by Logan Culwell-Block

Ingrid Michaelson and Gizel Jiménez star in a world premiere recording of the new song "One by One," one of seven bonus tracks.

Nicole Scherzinger-Led Sunset Blvd. Revival Announces Final Broadway Extension by Andrew Gans

Norma Desmond's return will continue for an extra week at the St. James.

Get An Insider's Look at Opening Night of Eurydice Starring Maya Hawke and Brian d'Arcy James by Meg Masseron, Diep Tran

The show is currently running at Off-Broadway's Signature Theatre.

2025 Tony Awards Host Cynthia Erivo on Her Favorite Broadway Shows of the Season by Diep Tran

The Wicked star may be having her busiest year, but she’s making sure to make time for theatre.

John Proctor is the Villain Extends Broadway Run Through Summer by Margaret Hall

Danya Taymor directs the new 2025 Best Play Tony nominee by Kimberly Belflower, a reexamination of The Crucible.

William Dudley, 7-Time Olivier-Winning Theatre Designer, Has Died at 78 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Dudley was one of the most prolific designers in the English theatre.

Tom Felton to Reprise Film Role as Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by Hayley Levitt

Tom Felton is going back to Hogwarts! The actor who played the title character's arch nemesis in all eight Harry Potter films will reprise his role as Draco Malfoy on Broadway in Harry Po…

Kiss of the Spider Woman, Starring Jennifer Lopez, Drops Teaser Trailer by Broadway.com

Finally, a first look at Bill Condon's big-screen adaptation of the fantastical Kander and Ebb musical Kiss of the Spider Woman has arrived! The film, set to land in theaters October 10, …

A Chorus Line 50th Anniversary Revival Is Coming to The Loft New York by Broadway.com

A site-specific production of A Chorus Line will open this fall, beginning performances September 7 in a limited run at The Loft New York. The revival will commemorate the musical's 50th a…

How Tony Nominees Would Throw a Broadway.com 25th Anniversary Party by Alexandra Pierson

Who do you go to for expert party-planning advice? Theater people, obviously! We asked the nominees for suggestions on how to celebrate our 25th anniversary. For a top-notch showbiz shindig…

Caryl Churchill pulls out of Donmar Warehouse project over Barclays’ Israel links by Lanre Bakare Arts and Culture Correspondent

Playwright urges theatre to cut ties with bank, which has been criticised for providing financial services to defence firms supplying Israel The playwright Caryl Churchill has pulled out of …

Thick & Tight: Natural Behaviour review – giddy cabaret with a turn from Donald the orange panto horse by Lyndsey Winship

Battersea Arts Centre, LondonThe dance-theatre duo embody people, flora and fauna, questioning what ‘norms’ in society and nature really mean It was the comment on Katy Perry’s space f…

Inside the WICKED: FOR GOOD Trailer: Easter Eggs, Teasers, & More

Our favorite witches are back. After months of waiting, the official trailer for Wicked: For Good finally dropped last night. As promised, the footage teased many exciting elements of the up…

JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Extends Run on Broadway

The Broadway production of John Proctor is the Villain by Kimberly Belflower has extended its run at the Booth Theatre through Sunday, August 31. Sadie Sink will play her final performance o…

Zoe Saldaña says she ‘collapsed’ immediately following her Oscars win for ‘Emilia Pérez’ by Tribune News Service

LOS ANGELES — It turns out Zoe Saldaña was more than just emotionally drained after tearfully accepting her supporting actress Oscar for “Emilia Pérez” at this year’s Academy Award…

Jennifer Lopez-Led Movie Musical Kiss of the Spider Woman Releases Trailer

Part 2: My Other Tony Award Predictions... by Frank Rizzo

Now for the second half of my predictions for Sunday’s Tony Awards honoring the best of the 2024-25 Broadway season — which ended at the end of April . It was indeed one of the richest…

Toei Unveils LED Virtual Production Studio, Powered by AOTO by Pr Agency

Japan's entertainment giant, Toei, has officially unveiled its state-of-the-art VP studio in Tokyo, marking a major milestone for the country’s digital content industry. Designed and built…

SUNSET BOULEVARD Extends For Final Time on Broadway

The Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd., directed by 2025 Tony Award nominee Jamie Lloyd, has extended for a final time, starring Nicole Scherzinger as ‘Norma Desmond�…

Exclusive: 'You're Welcome' From HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Deluxe Edition Cast Recording

Ahead of the show's off-Broadway return this year, a Deluxe Edition of the World Premiere Cast Recording of Heathers the Musical will be released on Friday, June 6. The album will be availab…

This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

A Golden Globe-winning theatre founder, the start for postdramatic theatre legends, and a William Finn world premiere.

Heathers Release Deluxe Original Cast Recording; Listen to Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer Sing “I Say No”

Dolly: A True Original Musical

Get a Glimpse of the Kiss of the Spider Woman Movie Musical With 1st Trailer by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block

Jennifer Lopez, Diego Luna, and Tonatiuh star in the screen version of John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Terrence McNally's musical.

NYC Is Getting a Site-Specific, Non-Union Revival of A Chorus Line by Logan Culwell-Block

The revival of the Best Musical Tony winner will perform at a real Manhattan dance studio this fall.

Harry Potter Film Star Tom Felton to Reprise Role in Broadway's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by Andrew Gans

Felton will return to the role of Draco Malfoy this fall at the Lyric.

10 Creative PLAYBILLDER Covers for Tony Award-Winning Best Plays by Natan Zamansky

See how school and community theatres around the country have designed covers for these iconic plays.

Tom Felton to Reprise Draco Malfoy Role in ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ on Broadway by Rebecca Rubin

Tom Felton is venturing back to Hogwarts. The actor will reprise his role as the platinum blonde villain Draco Malfoy in “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” on Broadway. He will join the…

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 6/5/2025; Jobs In Education, Patron Services, and More

Looking for a job in the theater? BroadwayWorld is here to help! Check out new job listings from the past week, ending 6/5/2025. To catch up on anything that you might have missed, visit our…

Video: Meet the Tony-Nominated Book Writers of 2025

Watch in this video as we chat with Tony nominees: Itamar Moses (Dead Outlaw), Marco Ramirez (Buena Vista Social Club), Marco Pennette (Death Becomes Her), Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson, Zoë…

Video: Listen to 'Killed a Man in Maine' From DEAD OUTLAW

We have your first listen to “Killed a Man in Maine,” the new song released from the seven-time Tony Award-nominated and acclaimed new musical Dead Outlaw. Listen to the song below! Dead…

Harmony is Now Available for Licensing by Ken Davenport

It’s official. Harmony is now available for licensing. That’s right... The post Harmony is Now Available for Licensing first appeared on Ken Davenport.

Frontmezzjunkies Places His Bets on the 2025 Tony Awards by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies Tries to Predict: The Winners of the 2025 Tony Awards By Ross The 2025 Tony Awards are getting closer and closer to being handed out on June 8th, and I can’t help myself …

Video: Jennifer Lopez Stars in KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Teaser Trailer

The first teaser trailer for the highly anticipated film adaptation of Broadway's Kiss of the Spider Woman, starring Jennifer Lopez, has just been released. The movie will arrive in theaters…

Tom Felton Will Reprise Role of Draco Malfory in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway

Tom Felton, who for over a decade played the role of Harry Potter’s arch-nemesis “Draco Malfoy” in all eight Harry Potter films, will join the Broadway production of Harry Potter and t…

Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman’s HARMONY is Now Available For Licensing

Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman’s musical Harmony is now available for professional, community theater and international licensing. The first announced production of Harmony will take plac…

A CHORUS LINE Site-Specific Revival is Coming to The Loft New York in September

KOPCORP will present a present a site-specific, piano-only revival of the groundbreaking musical A Chorus Line that celebrates the 50th anniversary of this beloved classic. Directed by Alex …

We Could Go See BOOP! And Predict the Tony Awards! [PODCAST] by Joey Moser

Well, that was great…that was really fucking great! This Sunday, the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League will name the best of Broadway at the 78th Annual Tony Awards. With Maybe…

Tom Felton to Reprise Role of Draco in ‘Harry Potter’ on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

Felton, who played the character in the films, will make his Broadway debut with the role.

The Hollywood Reporter Sets Tonys Preshow by Neha Joy

'Awards Countdown: Tonys Edition,' hosted and produced by Neha Joy, will feature an in-depth look at the ceremony, with expert takes on the top nominees, behind-the-scenes set visits and mor…

Executive Letter: Collective Work To Be Done by American Theatre Editors

LaTeshia Ellerson reflects on foundational shifts in the country and field, and how collaboration can lead us forward.

Soul-Searching: We Don’t Have to Do It Alone by American Theatre Editors

In his Editor's Note, Rob Weinert-Kendt reflects on the existential questions of recent years and not losing track of what's important.

Site-Specific Chorus Line Coming to New York’s Chinatown

Site-Specific A CHORUS LINE Heads Downtown This Fall To Celebrate 50th Anniversary

God, I hope I get tickets to A Chorus Line! After a mysterious social media post popped up earlier this week and had the Broadway community buzzing, it has officially been announced that the…

Tom Felton to Play Draco in Harry Potter on Broadway

Production Images Released for Miss Myrtle’s Garden at Bush Theatre by Staff Writer

New production images have been released for Miss Myrtle’s Garden, now playing at the Bush Theatre until 12 July

First Look Production Images Released for Scouts! The Musical on Tour by Staff Writer

Gigglemug Theatre has released the first look production images for its tour of Scouts! The Musical

Royal Court Theatre Announces Winners of Inaugural Young Playwrights Award by Staff Writer

The Royal Court Theatre has revealed the six winners of its first-ever Young Playwrights Award, celebrating the creativity and talent of writers aged 13–18

The Merry Wives of Windsor Cast Announced at Shakespeare’s Globe by Staff Writer

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the full cast for its upcoming production of The Merry Wives of Windsor, directed by Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes

How George Clooney’s ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ Is Preparing to Go Live on CNN by Caitlin Huston

2929 Entertainment, a production company owned by Todd Wagner and Mark Cuban, Jeff Skoll’s Participant Media and Clooney are financing the effort.

Video: Kristin Chenoweth-Led THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Box Office is Now Open

Kristin Chenoweth-led The Queen of Versailles has released a new video to celebrate the box office opening. Directed by Tony Award winner Michael Arden with music and lyrics by Academy Award…

Full Cast Set For BRING IT ON at the Muny

The Muny has announced the full cast for its premiere production of Bring It On: The Musical, which opens the theatre's 107th season and runs June 16-22 in Forest Park. The high-flying music…

The themes of the 2024-2025 Broadway musicals? Dead bodies and laughter by Michael Abourizk

2025 Tony Award nominees director David Cromer, producer Mara Isaacs, actor Joy Woods and more sound off on the commonalities between many of this season’s musicals.

The plays of the 2024-2025 Broadway season offered audiences a timely variety of stories by Ruthie Fierberg

2025 Tony Award nominees playwright Kimberly Belflower, producer Lynne Meadow, actor Conrad Ricamora and more explain why the topics covered in this season’s plays are so widespread.

‘Sunset Boulevard’’s Nicole Scherzinger, Tom Francis and more take us inside their performances by Ruthie Fierberg

In this podcast episode, listen to the revival’s principal cast dissect their characters and the production.

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Oh, Mary!’’s Holly Pierson by Ruthie Fierberg

The “At Home with Amy Sedaris” costume designer earned her first Tony Award nomination for “Oh, Mary!”

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘English’’s Knud Adams by Ruthie Fierberg

Adams offers his best advice for other directors tackling Sanaz Toossi’s Pulitzer Prize winner.

Today on Broadway: Thursday, June 5, 2025 by Matt Tamanini

‘Dog Day Afternoon’ to Hit Broadway This Spring, Debbie Allen Directing ‘Polly’ Musical Adaptation, Will Farrell Adapting Musical Film ‘Eurovision Song Contest’ Since 2016, “To…

Orville Peck always wants a sense of mystery by Rachel Martin

Orville Peck is performing on Broadway as the Emcee in Cabaret. His winding path to his dream role included a stint as a punk drummer and hitting pause on his country career to get sober.

Review: Operation Mincemeat by JK

Review of the Sunday, June 1, 2025 matinee performance at John Golden Theater in New York City. Starring David Cumming, Claire-Marie Hall, Natasha Hodgson, Jak Malone and Zoe Roberts. Book…

AP PHOTOS: Famed church murals featuring social commentary revived by conservationists by The Associated Press

By GENE PUSKAR MILLVALE, Pa. (AP) — Workers have completed a phase of conservation work on historic murals by the late artist Maxo Vanka at St. Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church near Pitts…

Inside a historic church painted with murals that reflect searing social commentary by The Associated Press

By PETER SMITH MILLVALE, Pa. (AP) — When the scaffolding came down inside the unassuming hilltop church near Pittsburgh, it revealed a raging storm of biblical proportions. A wide-eyed Mos…

Edinburgh Fringe Preview: Kanpur: 1857 at Pleasance Courtyard (Beneath) by Staff Writer

Winner of the Charlie Hartill Fund 2025, Niall Moorjani’s Kanpur: 1857 is a darkly comic new play that presents an interrogation like no other

Broadway has found its Gen Z audience — by telling Gen Z stories by The Associated Press

By ELISE RYAN NEW YORK (AP) — Kimberly Belflower knew “John Proctor is the Villain” needed its final cathartic scene to work — and, for that, it needed Lorde’s “Green Light.” �…

The Daughter of Time Announces Full Cast Ahead of World Premiere at Charing Cross Theatre by Staff Writer

Excelsior Entertainment, Mercurius Theatre and Steven M. Levy for Charing Cross Theatre Productions Ltd have announced full casting for the world premiere of The Daughter of Time, opening a…

Watch: First Wicked: For Good Trailer Released

Macbeth, Alice in Wonderland and The Dream Fairies Come to Kew Gardens This Summer by Staff Writer

The Australian Shakespeare Company is set to return to the stunning grounds of Kew Gardens this summer with a trio of magical productions

The Animator Brings the Untold Story of Lotte Reiniger to Southwark Playhouse Borough by Staff Writer

Akimbo Theatre brings a groundbreaking new production, The Animator, to Southwark Playhouse Borough, shining a spotlight on the forgotten legacy of pioneering animator Lotte Reiniger

Production Photos Released for A Midsummer Night’s Dream at The Bridge Theatre by Staff Writer

Production photos have been released ahead of tonight’s official opening of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at The Bridge Theatre

Dominic Cooke Appointed New Artistic Director of the Almeida Theatre by Staff Writer

The Almeida Theatre has announced that Dominic Cooke will take over as Artistic Director in 2026, succeeding Rupert Goold after his acclaimed 12-year tenure

Review: ‘Stick’ review: Owen Wilson charms in this golf comedy about grief and growing up by Tribune News Service

"Stick," which premiered Wednesday on Apple TV+, is a sweet, lovely, funny show — a sports story, a road movie, a coming-of-age story and briefly a caper film. Here and there it asks you t…

The 2025 Tony Nominees Discuss Their Biggest Tests and Triumphs by Thea Traff, Michael Paulson, Alexis Soloski, Nicole Herrington, Jolie Ruben and Amanda Webster

George Clooney, Audra McDonald, Daniel Dae Kim, Sarah Snook and other Broadway stars talk about the challenges they’ve faced — and surmounted.

Dominic Cooke appointed as the Almeida theatre’s artistic director by Chris Wiegand

Cooke, who ran the Royal Court for several years, will succeed Rupert Goold at the illustrious London venue in 2026 Dominic Cooke has been appointed as the new artistic director of the Almei…

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 5, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 5, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: But first... This Week's Call Sheet …

At New York City Ballet, Casting, Coaching and Dances Worth Watching by Gia Kourlas

The spring season of New York City Ballet didn’t seem to warrant much excitement — until it did, with a rush of dynamic debuts.

Re-met by moonlight: A Midsummer Night’s Dream returns to London’s Bridge theatre – in pictures by All Photographs By Tristram Kenton

Nicholas Hytner’s immersive 2019 production is back with a brand new cast from Titania to Bottom. We joined rehearsals and took a first look on stage Continue reading...

‘We wanted to tell the wider story’: play highlights impact of ‘spycops’ scandal by Nadia Khomami Arts and Culture Correspondent

Exclusive: Demand the Impossible interrogates police injustice and infiltration of 1,000 political groups There’s one moment from the public inquiry into undercover police officers – kno…

Test Driving Seats Without The Pressure Of Performance by Joe Patti

I had purchased tickets from the Straz Center in Tampa, FL as a gift for family members earlier this year so I ended up on their mailing list. This week I received an email inviting me to a …

Three Rivers Arts Festival, Beers of the Burgh, Jon Pardi and more to do around Pittsburgh this weekend by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Springboard Danse rises to its collective feet for new act at Point Park by Shaylah Brown / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The 3-week, intensive gathering of international dance companies, choreographers and dancers returns after a 3-year hiatus.

Exclusive First Listen To “Kindergarten Boyfriend” Sung By Will Chase From HEATHERS Deluxe Edition

How very! Just before Heathers returns to the New York stage later this month, Yellow Sound Label has announced the release of Heathers The Musical: World Premiere Cast Recording (Deluxe Edi…

Rapid reboot at Alberta Ballet by Deborah

There’s a vibrant spirit of renewal at Canada’s Alberta Ballet, the Calgary-based company that next year celebrates its 60th anniversary. Artistic director Francesco Ventriglia has been…

Who Will And Won’t Win a Tony Award and Why: Our Predictions For The Covetted Award by Suzanna Bowling

As the curtain rises on the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Broadway finds itself at a thrilling crossroads. This season has been a vibrant tapestry of innovation and tradition, where audacious new…

Photos: BOOP! THE MUSICAL Stars Jasmine Amy Rogers Gets Her Very Own Sardi's Portrait

Broadway's newest leading lady, Jasmine Amy Rogers, has been immortalized with a caricature at the legendary Sardi’s restaurant in New York City. The honor comes as Rogers continues to cap…

Photos: OTHELLO Star Denzel Washington Celebrates Sardi's Portrait Reveal

On June 2, 2025, two-time Oscar winner Denzel Washington was honored with a caricature portrait at the legendary Sardi’s restaurant in New York City, celebrating his performance as the tit…

Maybe Happy Ending and Purpose Have Won a Lot of Awards. But Will They Win Tonys?

Remembering Lorette Swit by Writer

By Joel Vig On May 30, 2025, the sad news came out that Lorette Swit at age 87 had died peacefully in her NYC apartment.  Very little was mentioned about her appearances on Broadway, off-Br…

IMPRESSIONS: Paris Opera Ballet performs Manuel Legris' Sylvia by The Dance Enthusiast

"The three-act ballet tells a girl meets boy tale: Sylvia, a huntress and handmaiden to the goddess of the hunt, Diane, resists the affections of the shepherd Aminta, only to be kidnapped by…