Musician Béla Fleck Cancels Kennedy Center Appearance

Béla Fleck has canceled his upcoming appearance at Kennedy Center after a recent board vote resulted in former President Donald Trump’s name being attached to the institution. In a statem…

Woman in Mind review – play stands the test of time for its originality by Arifa Akbar

Duke of York’s Theatre, London Sheridan Smith’s disconsolate housewife seeks refuge in a fantasy world, in critique of the emptiness of married life Susan is not the first woman battling…

Without strong leadership, Philadelphians must turn to each other in 2026 by Alaina Johns

This will be a tumultuous year in Philly, with elections, global sports events, and the eyes of the world on America’s 250th birthday. But we must brace for even bigger challenges. Alaina …

Happy New Year! by Pauline Adamek

Wishing all my loyal subscribers & readers a Happy New Year! May it be a productive, prosperous and happy one for you all. Warm regards from Pauline at ArtsBeatLA.    

Frank Dunlop obituary by Michael Coveney

Founder of the Young Vic who later became the director of the Edinburgh international festival A pocket dynamo of a man who seemed to bounce as he walked along, Frank Dunlop will be remember…

Mamma Mia!, The Lion King Set House Records, and More From Last Week's Broadway Grosses by Logan Culwell-Block

The Main Stem saw another banner winter holiday week at the box office.

BroadStage presents “All the Devils Are Here” in January by Pauline Adamek

Making its West Coast premiere at the BroadStage, and created and performed by Patrick Page, All the Devils Are Here is a 90-minute solo show that explores the twisted motivation and hidden …

Cast announced for “Amadeus” coming to Pasadena Playhouse by Pauline Adamek

In Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus, the stage is set for a riveting rivalry between two composers: Antonio Salieri, the court’s celebrated musician, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the vulgar prodi…

Eddie Izzard brings Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” to life at The Montalbán Theatre by Pauline Adamek

Following a triple extended engagement in New York, a box office record-breaking two-week run in Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, and a six-week London run—which Dame Judi Dench called ‘…

Interview: Chris Bowers on Safe Haven at Arcola Theatre by Greg Stewart

Interview: Former British diplomat Chris Bowers brings a powerful new play to Arcola Theatre with the world premiere of Safe Haven The post Interview: Chris Bowers on Safe Haven at Arcola Th…

Cynthia Erivo Won't Attend 2026 Golden Globes Awards Due to DRACULA Schedule

Cynthia Erivo is not expected to attend the 83rd Golden Globes this Sunday. Despite receiving a nomination for her performance as Elphaba in Wicked: For Good, Variety reports that the perfor…

Carrie Coon Will Get Under Your Skin in New Bug Broadway Production Photos by Jamie Kravitz

Tracy Letts' Bug, directed by David Cromer, crawled onto Broadway last month at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The sexy psychological thriller's official opening night is on January 8. A cu…

Remembering January 6, on Stage by Jonathan Mandell

“Sweetheart, I’m fine, and I’m running for my life, I cannot talk to you right now,” Rep. Norma Torres (D-Calif) recalls telling her son, when he telephoned her while she was scrambl…

See Production Photos From Broadway's Bug, Starring Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood by Logan Culwell-Block

David Cromer is at the helm of the Manhattan Theatre Club production.

Shen Yun Opens at Kennedy Center Tonight, Connected New Epoch Times Chief is On Top Donor List, Ex-Chief Accused of Laundering $67 Million by Roger Friedman

Don’t let anyone fool you. The dance troupe “Shen Yun” returns to the Kennedy Center tonight. They are part of a cult that includes right wing conspiracy newspaper, The Epoch Times. Ja…

‘Bug’ Starring Carrie Coon & Namir Smallwood Nears Sell-Out For Holiday Week; ‘Mamma Mia!’, ‘The Lion King’ Post Personal Bests – Br by Greg Evans

Broadway welcomed the New Year with reason for high spirits as the 33 productions grossed an impressive total of $52,037,125. Some 24 of the shows were sell-outs (or within a fraction) and o…

Photos: Carrie Coon, Namir Smallwood and More in BUG on Broadway

You can now get a first look at Manhattan Theatre Club's Bug, written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer. Bug opens on Thursda…

Ben Levi Ross on Righteous Anger and Transformation in Ragtime by Jonah De Forest

“I'm really drawn to a big arc,” says Ben Levi Ross. “I'm drawn to someone who's very changed through the length of the piece.” This is an appropriate sentiment for Ross, who goes fr…

Mandy Patinkin, Maryann Plunkett, & More Stage Stars Join THE SPACE WITHIN Audio Series

Tony Award winners Mandy Patinkin, Maryann Plunkett, and more are among the stage alums joining the cast of Audible's The Space Within. The audio drama, led by fellow Tony winner Jessica Cha…

NYC Broadway Week returns for 15th year by Jim McDermott

2-for-1 tickets on select Broadway productions go on sale this week.

Broadway Box Office: ‘The Lion King,’ ‘Mamma Mia’ Break Records Over Holiday Week by Caitlin Huston

'Waiting For Godot' and 'Beetlejuice' played their final performances.

PCMS presents the Dover Quartet, playing Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate and Melissa Dunphy by Gail Obenreder

PCMS and the Dover Quartet kicked off the new year with a fresh program of contemporary composers, including notable premieres from Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate and Philly’s own Melissa Du…

Under the Radar Theater Festival Professional Symposium 2026

By . This energizing gathering convenes global arts leaders, cultural innovators, and a vibrant community of more than 350 professionals to explore bold ideas for strengthening the live and …

Katie Holmes-Led Hedda Gabler Announces Complete Cast

Your Travalanche Daily Digest for January 6, 2026 by Trav S.D.

Today’s new Travalanche post for January 6, 2026 is about E.L. Doctorow and Ragtime. Other earlier Travalanche posts for January 6 (in no particular order) include ones on: Chaplin’s The…

HANNAH BERNER: NONE OF MY BUSINESS TOUR

Historias do Porchat: Fabio Porchat

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 1/4/26 - 313,513 Total Tickets Sold

Click below to access all the Broadway grosses from all the shows for the week ending 1/4/2026 in BroadwayWorld's grosses section. Also, you will find information on each show's historical g…

Sierra Boggess, Jason Gotay, Gizel Jiménez, More Will Lead Ink & Paint Musical Reading by Andrew Gans

Liz Carlson will direct the new musical spotlighting the untold story of the women behind Disney’s golden age of animation.

Felipe Esparza: At My Leisure World Tour

Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour

Paul Chowdhry: Artificial Indian Tour

On Cinema – The Certified “Five Bags of Popcorn” Tour

The Three Clubs

The Moroccan Lounge

Zakir Khan

Pearl in Concert

NYC Broadway Week to Offer 2-for-1 Tickets to 26 Broadway Shows

New York City Tourism + Conventions has revealed the start of reservations for NYC Winter OutingSM 2026. The program runs from January 20 through February 12, offering savings on experiences…

Sierra Boggess, Jason Gotay and More to Star in INK & PAINT Industry Reading

Newport NewWorks will present a private industry reading of new musical Ink & Paint on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 in New York City at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre in…

Video: Sadie Sink Talks Joining Lorde on Stage for 'Green Light' Performance

In November, John Proctor Is the Villain star Sadie Sink joined Lorde onstage for a performance of "Green Light" during her London concert. The Stranger Things star danced to the song, which…

The Citywide James Ijames Pass adds theater to Philly’s 250th celebrations by Wendy Univer

The Arden, PTC, and the Wilma are teaming up for a first-of-its kind Philly theater pass featuring three James Ijames productions. Wendy Univer finds out how it all came together.

The Book of Mormon to Offer $15 Lottery Tickets for 15th Year on Broadway

Drama League Associate Artistic Director Nilan Has Died by Margaret Hall

Nilan was an award-winning writer, director, actor, producer, educator, and arts leader whose work centered on intersectionality, queer life, and the multiplicity of human experience.

New Blake Allen-Will Nunziata Opera The Waves Sets NYC Presentation by Natan Zamansky

Selections from the opera based on Virginia Woolf's novel will be presented in February.

On Doctorow’s “Ragtime” and Other Historical Excursions by Trav S.D.

I’ve wanted to do a dedicated post on E.L. Doctorow’s Ragtime for a while now, mostly on account of his treatment of several real life characters I have researched and written about, and…

The American Theatre of Actors invites you to join us for A REPERTORY OF TWO PLAYS from ground-breaking playwright, Anne L. Thompson-Scretching by Jaymichaelsae

The American Theatre of Actors invites you to join us for A REPERTORY OF TWO PLAYS from ground-breaking playwright, Anne L. Thompson-Scretching: A LONG WAY FROM HOME & RESURRECTION (Amer…

Diane Glancy’s The Leveret and Quincy Long’s Midwest Porn Announce Casting

Eddie Izzard Hamlet

Just Comfortable Enough to Get Immersive by Martin Boross, Tara Khozein, Diana Delgado, Hope Orange

By Martin Boross, Tara Khozein, Diana Delgado, Hope Orange. What makes us want to immerse, and what makes us want to flee?

The Eglevsky Ballet: A Triumphant Nutcracker with the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony by Edward Kliszus

The Eglevsky Ballet's Nutcracker at Tilles Center with the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony delivered an enchanting holiday experience featuring NYCB principal dancers Miriam Miller and Tyler …

Taylor Mac’s Holiday Sauce by Kendra Jones

Taylor Mac’s Holiday Sauce was a holiday pageant with teeth. I expected an absurd spectacle of freaky and grotesque humor. I anticipated the campy, outlandishly creative, and sardonic rend…

Hans Litten: The Jew Who Cross-Examined Hitler

The Greatest American Play: Tickets Now on Sale for Death of a Salesman, Starring Nathan Lane & Laurie Metcalf by Jamie Kravitz

Tickets are now on sale for the highly-anticipated new production of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, starring Tony winners Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf. Directed by Tony winner Joe …

Photos: Sheridan Smith, Romesh Ranganathan Star in Woman in Mind in London's West End by Logan Culwell-Block

The Alan Ayckbourn comedy is at Duke of York's Theatre through February 28.

Go Inside Rehearsals for Mrs. President, Starring Keala Settle by Andrew Gans

The Broadway favorite will be seen as Mary Todd Lincoln at London's Charing Cross Theatre.

The Drama League Associate Artistic Director, Nilan, Has Passed Away

The Drama League of New York's Associate Artistic Director Nilan passed away on January 4, 2026, due to a sudden illness involving complications from flu. Nilan is survived by his mother, Me…

Winter Rep: The Leveret and Midwest Porn

Emma Stone Confirms She Will Not Star as Miss Piggy in New Film: 'Why Would I Play a Literal Star?'

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Emma Stone will be executive producing Cole Escola's new Miss Piggy film alongside Jennifer Lawrence. Just don't expect her to play the Muppet icon. "Fi…

Thunderbird American Indian Dancers Pow Wow and Dance Concert

Chez Joey Finds Full Casting at Arena Stage by Logan Culwell-Block

The D.C. company is putting a new spin on Rodgers and Hart's Pal Joey beginning January 30.

How to Get $15 Tickets to The Book of Mormon on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical is currently celebrating its 15th anniversary at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.

Video: The Savannah Bananas Perform Broadway and Theatre Songs

In light of the news that Broadway star Derek Klena will be joining the song-and-dance baseball team the Savannah Bananas, BroadwayWorld is rounding up videos of all the times the Savannah B…

This Month in Theatre History by Gabriela

This edition features the birth and death of playwrights and major openings.

GQ Editor Will Welch Leaves Magazine to Work With Pharrell Williams by Caitlin Huston

Welch announced his upcoming departure after 7 years as editor.

CHAUVET Professional Supports Designers for Diana Ross’ Times Square NYE Show by Plsn Staff

Diana Ross’s appearance on Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve with Ryan Seacrest from Times Square was supported by a production design by David Horner and Ben Rogers, working on a …

Video: Hugh Jackman Stars as an Aging Outlaw in First Trailer for THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD

Hugh Jackman is taking on another iconic role in the first trailer for A24's The Death of Robin Hood, which is expected to hit theaters sometime this year. The Tony winner plays the famed ou…

Video: Peyton List Gets Her HEATHERS Scrunchie as She Begins Rehearsals

Peyton List is getting ready to hit Westerberg High School in Heathers the Musical! Ahead of her first performance later this month, List joined current 'Heather Chandler' Jodie Steele on st…

Jesse Tyler Ferguson Acquires Stage Rights to Truman Capote Play TRU

Jesse Tyler Ferguson is looking ahead to his next theater project. During a recent episode of his Dinner's on Me podcast, the Tony winner shared that he has purchased the rights to Tru, the …

Angie Schworer, Marcus M. Martin, More Cast in Prairie Park Industry Reading by Andrew Gans

Stephen Santa will direct T.J. Pieffer's new play.

Get a 1st Look at Hugh Jackman, Jodie Comer in The Death of Robin Hood Film by Margaret Hall

The Tony winners have teamed up with writer-director Michael Sarnoski bring a new, modern take on the classic legend to the screen.

Watch Matthew Morrison Revisit Songs From Finding Neverland and Hairspray at 54 Below by Andrew Gans

The Glee star is currently offering Rhythms & Revelations through January 8.

Chez Joey

ON THE WHEELS OF A DREAM: PART TWO by Bill Hirschman

On the Wheels of a Dream: Part Two: The future of theater over the next three seasons will continue to be the result of the fragile juggling of balancing artistic vision and balance sheets,B…

THE BOOK OF MORMON Will Offer $15 Lottery Tickets to Celebrate 15th Year on Broadway

The Book of Mormon is kicking off its 15th year on Broadway with specially priced $15 digital lottery tickets to celebrate the show marking a milestone 15 years on Broadway. Additional event…

Julie Benko Joins Ragtime Broadway Revival January 6 by Margaret Hall

Benko will play the role of Emma Goldman for three months.

Video: Man Yells at MAMMA MIA! Audience Members For Being 'Loud and Obnoxious' at Recent Performance

A video is going viral after a man was seen yelling at fellow audience members during a recent performance of Mamma Mia! on Broadway. The performance took place on January 3, and the video w…

First Look Rehearsal Images Released for Beautiful Little Fool at Southwark Playhouse by Staff Writer

First look images have been released for Beautiful Little Fool ahead of its opening at Southwark Playhouse The post First Look Rehearsal Images Released for Beautiful Little Fool at Southwar…

Phantom of the Pop Girlies

Click, Clack, Moo

Dedication with Roger Peltzman

THE ALTRUIST

Full Production Photos Released for Woman in Mind Starring Sheridan Smith and Romesh Ranganathan by Staff Writer

Sheridan Smith and Romesh Ranganathan feature in newly released production photos for Alan Ayckbourn’s psychological comedy Woman in Mind The post Full Production Photos Released for Woman…

Full Cast Announced for Jonathan Lynn’s I’m Sorry, Prime Minister at Apollo Theatre by Staff Writer

Producers have announced the full cast for I’m Sorry, Prime Minister, the long-awaited final chapter of the iconic political satire, opening at the Apollo Theatre The post Full Cast Announ…

Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for Catherine Dyson’s The Last Picture by Staff Writer

York Theatre Royal, English Touring Theatre (ETT) and An Tobar and Mull Theatre have announced the full cast and creative team for The Last Picture, a brand-new play by Catherine Dyson The p…

Critically Acclaimed Musical Pinocchio Returns to Shakespeare’s Globe for Winter 2026 by Staff Writer

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced that the critically acclaimed musical Pinocchio will return for the 2026–27 winter season The post Critically Acclaimed Musical Pinocchio Returns to Sha…

Hip-Hop Musical Pied Piper Announces National Tour for Spring 2026 by Staff Writer

ARCADE has announced that Pied Piper, a hip-hop family musical blending beatboxing, live-looping, grime and contemporary theatre, will tour nationally The post Hip-Hop Musical Pied Piper Ann…

The Twelfth Night Reunion Featuring Judi Dench and Stephen Fry Released on YouTube by Staff Writer

The Orange Tree Theatre in Richmond has released The Twelfth Night Reunion, a one-off filmed celebration of Shakespeare’s most popular comedy, now available to watch on YouTube The post Th…

Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for Centenary Reimagining of Noël Coward’s The Rat Trap at Park Theatre by Staff Writer

Troupe has announced the full cast and creative team for its forthcoming production of Noël Coward’s The Rat Trap, reimagined by Bill Rosenfield The post Full Cast and Creative Team Annou…

WICKED: FOR GOOD, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, and More Nominated For Set Decorators Society Of America Awards

The Set Decorators Society of America has announced the nominations for the SDSA Awards for Film 2025. The SDSA Awards for Film 2025 is celebrating excellence in the art of Set Decoration fo…

Podcast: The 2025 OSCA nominees are in! by Osc Staff Report

We run down the list of all the theatres and theatre artists being recognized this year, plus an interview with ‘Bad Books’ playwright Sharyn Rothstein along with National New Play Netwo…

New play ‘Prairie Park’ to get industry reading by Jim McDermott

Angie Schworer, Lauren Lopez, Marcus M. Martin to star in mockumentary about a Tampa amusement park.

Mediteran Moves with the Robe Times by Griffin Rodgers

Mediteran Produkcija d.o.o. is a highly successful full production company based in the lively Croatian seaport of Split. Mediteran works nationwide, around the Balkans region and in other p…

One Dance Recommendation: Martha Graham Dance Company by Sharon Hoyer

A one-night stop in the Windy City.

‘Melancholy magic’: how Judi Dench and a host of stars came under the spell of the greatest comedy in history by Michael Billington

The Twelfth Night Reunion gathers some of the grandest names in British theatre, including Simon Callow and Stephen Fry, to explain why Shakespeare’s play continues to bewitch audiences Ma…

A Visually Lush but Elusive “Playboy of the Western World” Pours Down on the National by Ross

The London UK Theatre Review: National Theatre’s Playboy of the Western World By Ross Rain lashes the stage as John Millington Synge’s masterpiece comedy The Playboy of the Western World…

Todrick Hall’s Midnight Returns to London for Second Development Run at Sadler’s Wells East by Staff Writer

After a sold-out first workshop presentation, Midnight returns to London for a second development run at Sadler’s Wells East The post Todrick Hall’s Midnight Returns to London for Second…

First Look Rehearsal Images Released for Mrs. President at Charing Cross Theatre by Staff Writer

First look rehearsal images have been released for Mrs. President ahead of its opening at Charing Cross Theatre The post First Look Rehearsal Images Released for Mrs. President at Charing Cr…

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 6, 2026- Win Tickets to TITANIQUE Opening Night and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 6, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: NEW - BWW For You, Personalized S…

Writing Across Taiwan and Macau: An Interview with Taiwanese Playwright Chiao-Jung Chen by Kuan-Ting Lin

It’s very hard to define Chiao-Jung Chen as one kind of artist, for she is someone who works fluidly across genres. She has worked as a playwright, a librettist, and a lyricist on various …

‘I love money!’: Katherine Ryan on success, feminism, bad reviews and ballsiness by Zoe Williams

When the Canadian comedian first arrived in the UK, she says she was instantly poor. But her career soon began to take off. She discusses provocation, perfectionism and telling people her se…

MARJORIE PRIME-AN OPENING NIGHT GALA

2026 UNIS 1ST TOUR : Ever Last

Timeless: MDC’s Season Twelve Company Concert

CLASSES – Y&T INTERMEDIATE

MET Comedy Night ’25-’26: Improvised Austen

Felix Truex 2024

Interview: Irene Sofía Lucio on Liberation and the Power of Ordinary Women

5 Reasons to See The Book of Mormon on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The creators of South Park have been keeping Broadway audiences in stitches for 15 years with this Tony-winning musical.

Theater Resources Unlimited Announces Writer-Producer Virtual Speed Date by Suzanna Bowling

A dependable haven for artists, Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announces a unique opportunity for writers: an upcoming Writer/Producer Virtual Speed Date set for Sunday, January 18, 2026.…