The Queen of Versailles, Starring Kristin Chenoweth, Will Play Its Final Performance on December 21 by Broadway.com

The Queen of Versailles, the Stephen Schwartz-scored musical starring Kristin Chenoweth as the über-rich socialite and model Jackie Siegel, has updated its closing date. The musical, whi…

June Squibb, Cynthia Nixon and the Marjorie Prime Cast on the Play's Personal Resonance and Universal Impact by Jamie Kravitz

Marjorie Prime, Pulitzer Prize finalist Jordan Harrison's family drama directed by Tony nominee Anne Kauffman, is officially open on Broadway. Starring June Squibb, two-time Tony winner Cynt…

‘Severance’ Actor Michael Chernus Loves an Old Restaurant by Nikita Richardson

“You just feel the history and all the stories that must have happened there and all the people who sat at the bar.”

Broadway's The Queen of Versailles Will Close Earlier Than Expected by Logan Culwell-Block

The Stephen Schwartz musical will not make it into 2026.

Emily Nussbaum Named The New Yorker Theatre Critic by Margaret Hall

Nussbaum takes over the position from Helen Shaw, who has been appointed the Chief Theatre Critic at the New York Times.

THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES to Close on Broadway Earlier Than Expected

The Queen of Versailles, which previously announced its closing date as January 4, 2026, will now close at Broadway's St. James Theatre two weeks earlier, on Sunday, December 21. Deadline sh…

Kristin Chenoweth-Led Queen of Versailles Sets Earlier Broadway Closing

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Broadway’s ‘The Queen Of Versailles’ To Close Even Earlier Than Expected Due To “Harsh Economic Realities” by Greg Evans

The Queen of Versailles, the new and soon-to-close Broadway musical starring Kristin Chenoweth and F. Murray Abraham, will close its doors even earlier than previously announced: Producers i…

Video: John McCook Looks Back at Broadway Start in WEST SIDE STORY Revival

John McCook wasn't always known as Eric Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful. A longtime veteran of the popular CBS soap opera, McCook got his start on Broadway in a 1964 City Center revi…

Brooke Adams and Marilu Henner Join Pen Pals Rotating Cast Off-Broadway by Jonah De Forest

Brooke Adams and Marilu Henner have been tapped as the latest additions to the rotating cast of Pen Pals, which has been extended four times off-Broadway. The duo will star as Bernie and Ma…

Hogwarts Express: Backstage at Harry Potter and the Cursed Child With Aidan Close, Episode 1: All Aboard! by Jonah De Forest

Aidan Close plays Scorpius Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway. For six weeks, he’s taking fans backstage to see where the real magic happens. In the first installment…

Rachel Dratch, Wayne Brady, Claybourne Elder, and More Join Upcoming Encores! Productions

Review: Oklahoma Samovar Never Quite Reaches a Boil

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N’Kenge Will Star in That’s Love! The Dorothy Dandridge Musical

Chita Rivera Awards Set a Date for 2026 Ceremony by Logan Culwell-Block

The annual dance honors are headed back to NYU Skirball Center.

Broadway Box Office: ‘Harry Potter’ Is Back On Top As Industry Grosses Tumble by Caitlin Huston

Overall industry grosses dropped 12 percent from the prior highs of Thanksgiving Week.

Yale’s James Bundy: Daring and Caring by American Theatre Editors

As he leaves the dual helm of the Geffen School of Drama at Yale and Yale Repertory Theatre after 24 years, he reflects on a career of leading and learning.

Video: Watch Patti LuPone Yodel in PALM ROYALE Sneak Peek Clip

Ahead of its debut on Wednesday, December 10, Apple has shared a new sneak peek clip of Tony Award winner Patti LuPone in the new episode of Palm Royale. In the clip, the Broadway icon guest…

Rachel Dratch, Wayne Brady, Claybourne Elder and More Join Encores! 2026 Productions by Darryn King

The productions of New York City Center’s 2026 Encores! series—High Spirits, The Wild Party and La Cage Aux Folles—have welcomed a host of new cast members. Saturday Night Live alum R…

See the Stars of Marjorie Prime Celebrate Human Moments on Opening Night by Broadway.com

Pulitzer Prize finalist Jordan Harrison’s stirring drama Marjorie Prime has arrived on Broadway. Directed by Tony nominee Anne Kauffman, this heart-aching work explores the nature of memor…

Midori Francis, Marianna Gailus, and More Join the Cast of Sylvia Sylvia Sylvia at Geffen Playhouse

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Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 12/7/25

Click below to access all the Broadway grosses from all the shows for the week ending 12/7/2025 in BroadwayWorld's grosses section. Also, you will find information on each show's historical …

Black Broadway Men, Inc. Renames Annual Playwriting Initiative For Jesse L. Kearney, Jr by Margaret Hall

Kearney was a recipient of the Dramatists Guild's Jonathan Larson Musical Theater Fellowship and the Lazarus Family Musical Theater Award, among other honors.

Michael McElroy, Rachel Dratch, Wayne Brady, More Join 2026 Encores! Season by Logan Culwell-Block

The revival series will present new stagings of High Spirits, The Wild Party, and La Cage aux Folles next year.

See Who's Joining Myles Frost in Arena Stage's Pal Joey Reimagining, Chez Joey by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Savion Glover is co-directing Richard LaGravenese's new version of the Rodgers and Hart classic with Tony Goldwyn.

Video: Divine Brown Is Reimagining the Holidays

If you are in the Toronto area on December 21, celebrate the holiday season with host Darryn de Souza and the sensational Divine Brown as they blend timeless hits with festive holiday favour…

Abbey Lee and Owen Teague Will Star in the US Premiere of Olivier-Nominated Play Blackout Songs

From Atlantic Alumni to Broadway Debut! Meet Sky Smith

From Atlantic alumni to Broadway debut! Sky Smith lived the dream in OUR TOWN in Broadway —and the journey has only just begun. Do you Want to hear more about his experience, backstage m…

Tales by Avrom Sutzkever to be staged in NYC by Rukhl Schaechter

Starting Dec. 17, actors Shane Baker and Miryem-Khaye Seigel will star in NIGHT STORIES, a new Yiddish production (with English supertitles) of four haunting tales written by the great Yiddi…

Danny Mefford on Stepping Into the Director’s Chair for the First-Ever Revival of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee by Stagelight

Danny Mefford breaks down the revival that’s already creating a buzz — The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The post Danny Mefford on Stepping Into the Director’s Chair for the …

Jeannette Bayardelle, Andréa Burns, Lisa Howard Join Paper Mill’s Come From Away

Rachel Dratch, Campbell Scott, Claybourne Elder & Wayne Brady Join New York City Center’s Upcoming Encores! Productions by Greg Evans

Rachel Dratch, Campbell Scott, Claybourne Elder and Wayne Brady have signed on for several upcoming productions in the New York City Center’s Off Broadway Encores! revival series beginning…

Interview: Ben Platt Comes Home for a Two-Week Ahmanson Residency

Ben Platt is returning to the city that launched his theatrical career with a two-week residency at the Ahmanson Theatre, running December 12–21. Though Platt may be best known as the Tony…

What's Playing on Broadway: New Year's Week 2025/26

The holidays are coming! If your holiday plans include seeing a Broadway show, take note of the special holiday schedules for this Christmas/New Year's week. We have all of the details here.…

Samantha Massell, Kevin Cahoon and More Join Myles Frost in Reimagined Pal Joey

Rachel Dratch, Wayne Brady and More Join 2026 Encores! Productions

New York City Center has revealed additional cast members for the 2026 Encores! series. Led by Artistic Director Jenny Gersten, Producing Creative Director Clint Ramos, and Music Director Ma…

Fall of Remembrance and ‘Good Trouble’ by Gabriela

The TCG executive letter in the Fall 2025 issue explores urgencies of past and present.

2026 Chita Rivera Awards Set for May at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts

The 2026 Chita Rivera Awards will take place on Monday, May 18 at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. Carrying the name of one of the great dance icons of the American musical t…

Video: Lorna Courtney Passes the Role of 'Veronica' in HEATHERS on to Kuhoo Verma

As Lorna Courtney took her final bow as 'Veronica Sawyer' in Heathers the Musical, she "passed the mallet" to the production's new star, Kuhoo Verma. In a new video, Courtney hands over the …

What's Playing on Broadway: Christmas Week 2025

xChristmastime is here! If your holiday plans include seeing a Broadway show, take note of the special holiday schedules for this upcoming Christmas week. We have all of the details here!...

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Brooke Adams, Marilu Henner Join Pen Pals' Rotating Roster of Stars by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Michael Griffo's play continues at the DR2.

Emily Nussbaum Named Theatre Critic at The New Yorker by Caitlin Huston

The Pulitzer Prize winner takes on the role as Helen Shaw moves over to The New York Times.

10 Stocking Stuffers For Theatre Fans by Playbill Staff

From Broadway-themed jewelry to a Kristin Chenoweth ornament, here are small gifts and trinkets for the theatre lover's stocking.

Joe White Blackout Songs To Receive U.S. Premiere Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

Screen stars Owen Teague and Abbey Lee will make their New York stage debuts in the work about two lost souls who meet at Alcoholics Anonymous.

As 2026 approaches, why does Philly enforce health and safety codes, but not access codes? by Vicki Landers

Disability Pride PA leader Vicki Landers asks why the City can enforce health and safety violations, but ignores chronic shortfalls in disability access. As 2026 looms, time is running out t…

Broadway Baritone Paulo Szot Talks Ruling the Underworld in Hadestown and His Tony-Winning Turn in South Pacific by Jonah De Forest

Tony winner Paulo Szot is ruling Broadway’s underworld as Hades in Hadestown at the Walter Kerr Theatre. Broadway.com Editor-in-Chief Paul Wontorek sat down with the dashing baritone to ta…

Photos: June Squibb, Cynthia Nixon, Danny Burstein, and Christopher Lowell Open Marjorie Prime

Theater review: TheaterWorks’ ‘Christmas on the Rocks’ offers new laughs with reworked material by Christopher Arnott

The annual holiday treat returns to TheaterWorks Hartford with a couple of big changes but lots of comical confidence.

Your Travalanche Daily Digest for December 9, 2025 by Trav S.D.

Today’s new Travalanche post for December 9, 2025 profiles a new book about the Pearson Brothers vaudeville team. Earlier Travalanche posts for December 9 (in no particular order) include …

How to Get “Rhythm and Pep” by Trav S.D.

Another plug in time for yer Christmas shopping spree. Rhythm and Pep: The Vaudeville Career of the Pearson Brothers by Dan Henderson is a wonderful window into the rise and fall of a m…

Theatre Critics Named at New York Times, New Yorker by American Theatre Editors

Helen Shaw leaves The New Yorker for the Times’s top spot, while former NYer TV critic Emily Nussbaum will take over the mag’s theatre beat.

Video: Randy Rainbow Releases New Christmas Special

Randy Rainbow has released a new Christmas special, titled "It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like F This." The new video parodies “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” by Meredith …

1812 Productions presents This Is The Week That Is: 20th Anniversary Special by Walt Maguire

1812’s annual satirical variety show is back for its 20th year with a strong cast and design, but some missed opportunities in its sketches. Walt Maguire reviews.

Alex Newell Will Lead Once On This Island Staged Concert On the West End by Meg Masseron

Newell will reprise their critically acclaimed performance as Asaka for one night only.

Jeannette Bayardelle, Andréa Burns, Lisa Howard, More Will Star in Paper Mill's Reimagined Come From Away by Andrew Gans

Richard J. Hinds is directing and choreographing the actor-musician production of the Tony-nominated musical.

Jeremy O. Harris Released From Japanese Jail, But Staying in Japan by Logan Culwell-Block

The stage and screen playwright-producer had been in custody on suspicion of attempted drug smuggling.

Joe Write's Blackout Songs To Receive U.S. Premiere Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

Screen stars Owen Teague and Abbey Lee will make their New York stage debuts in the work about two lost souls who meet at Alcoholics Anonymous.

Orville Peck Musical Smalltown Boy to Have NYC Industry Presentations by Logan Culwell-Block

The project is the brainchild of director-choreographer Jakob Karr, who's co-written the book with Cassie Maurer.

Tony Danza, Michael Longfellow, Thomas Sadoski to Lead Industry Reading of Ben Andron's Broken Snow by Meg Masseron

Colin Hanlon will direct the psychological drama about two strangers who discover they share a dark familial connection.

Lindsay Mendez and Ryan Scott Oliver Will Release 'How to Succeed in Musical Theatre Without Really Dying' Book

Lindsay Mendez and Ryan Scott Oliver will release a new book "How to Succeed in Musical Theatre Without Really Dying" in March. Since 2012, award-winning musical theatre professionals Lindsa…

The Jewish Question: A Comedic Lament

Tiny Pianist: Holiday Musical Comedy Hour

MASQUERADE Launches Digital Cancellation Line; Extends Through March 2026

Masquerade will now play an additional 8 weeks, through Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 218 West 57th Street. Masquerade also announced it has partnered with TodayTix to offer $178 Digital Cancell…

High Noon Rehearsal Images Released Ahead of World Premiere at Harold Pinter Theatre by Staff Writer

Rehearsal images have been unveiled for the world premiere of High Noon, a gripping new stage adaptation of the iconic 1952 Western The post High Noon Rehearsal Images Released Ahead of Worl…

Elmer the Patchwork Elephant Spotted in Walthamstow Ahead of Festive Run at Soho Theatre by Staff Writer

Brand new photography has been released as Elmer the Patchwork Elephant arrives in Walthamstow ahead of a special festive run of The Elmer Adventure at Soho Theatre The post Elmer the Patchw…

Collective Fringe 2026 Returns with Bold New Theatre Festival by Staff Writer

Collective Fringe 2026 returns to London this January, presenting a bold new programme of writing and artist-led development The post Collective Fringe 2026 Returns with Bold New Theatre Fes…

Musical Con Announces 2026 Dates for Fifth Anniversary at ExCeL London by Staff Writer

Musical Con, the world’s biggest musical theatre fan convention, will return to ExCeL London on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th October 2026 for a spectacular fifth-anniversary celebration T…

Guess How Much I Love You? Begins Rehearsals at Royal Court Theatre with Full Cast and Creative Team Announced by Staff Writer

The Royal Court Theatre has revealed the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of Guess How Much I Love You?, written by Luke Norris and directed by Jeremy Herrin The post Guess…

Alex Newell to Star in Once on This Island In Concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane by Staff Writer

Tony Award winner Alex Newell will reprise their acclaimed role as Asaka in a special concert staging of Once on This Island at Theatre Royal Drury Lane The post Alex Newell to Star in Once …

Photos: Inside New York Stage And Film's 40th Anniversary Gala, Honoring Douglas Harmon and Jane Harmon

Just last night, New York Stage and Film held its 40th Anniversary Gala, commemorating 40 years of developing new works and a reunion of acclaimed artists at SAF. The event honored Board Mem…

Cast and Creatives Set For Reimagined COME FROM AWAY at Paper Mill Playhouse

Paper Mill Playhouse has announced complete casting and the creative team for Come From Away, the next production in Paper Mill’s 2025-2026 season. Come From Away will begin performances o…

Process and New Play Development with the Civilians R&D Group by Ash Marinaccio, Camille Simone Thomas, Khristián Méndez Aguirre, Lyndsey Bourne, Phoebe Corde

By Ash Marinaccio, Camille Simone Thomas, Khristián Méndez Aguirre, Lyndsey Bourne, Phoebe Corde. Ash Marinaccio and the 2024-2025 Civilians R&D Group discuss investigative theatre, ho…

Jeannette Bayardelle, Andréa Burns and More to Star in COME FROM AWAY at Paper Mill Playhouse

Paper Mill Playhouse has revealed the complete cast and the creative team for Come From Away, the next production in Paper Mill’s 2025-2026 season. Come From Away will begin performances o…

Jeremy O. Harris Released From Custody In Japan After Drug Smuggling Allegations by Greg Evans

Slave Play playwright Jeremy O. Harris has been has been released from custody in Japan three weeks after being arrested on suspicion of attempting to smuggle illegal drugs into the country.…

Sleeping Beauty review – York’s pun-packed crowd-pleaser has a double helping of fairy dust by Catherine Love

York Theatre RoyalPaul Hendy’s panto includes some silly surprises, well-handled audience interaction and a twinkling dame Anyone remember the bit in Sleeping Beauty with the velociraptor …

Creative Team Set For the World Premiere of Gloria Estefan and Emily Estefan's BASURA

The creative team has been announced for the world premiere production of BASURA, a new musical with music and lyrics by Gloria Estefan and Emily Estefan, premiering at the Alliance Theatre …

‘Much Ado About Nothing’: Cranking up the color and charisma by Linda Ferguson

Theater review: Salt and Sage offers a merry comedy of Shakespearean romantic mix-ups.

A Noël Coward Celebration — Steve Ross & Friends by Jack Quinn

Steve Ross and a gifted ensemble brought Noël Coward’s world vividly to life at the Episcopal Actors’ Guild, blending wit, longing, and theatrical history. Highlights included Shana Far…

Maximalism and Magic at the Joffrey Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” by Sharon Hoyer

The Chicago-centric version of the holiday classic, set the winter before the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893, turns ten.

Marieann Meringolo Welcomes in the Season at Chelsea Table + Stage by Melissa Griegel

By Melissa Griegel… Photos by Melissa Griegel Photography The holiday season is upon us with Marieann Meringolo’s 19th Annual Holiday Show “In the Spirit” cabaret taking place at a s…

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 by Matt Tamanini

Reviews for ‘Marjorie Prime’ on Broadway, ‘Bigfoot!’ musical casting, Shoshana Bean to lead ‘Lost Boys’ Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily podc…

Photos: The Cast of MARJORIE PRIME Takes Opening Night Bows

The cast of Marjorie Prime on Broadway officially opened on Monday, December 8, at the Helen Hayes Theater. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows below! Read the revie…

Little-known theater jobs: video content associate by Ruthie Fierberg

As video and projection design become more robust on Broadway, “Stranger Things: The First Shadow” animator Matt Taylor explains his role.

TV Tinsel: Mads Mikkelsen finally looks under the bed in ‘Dust Bunny’ by Tribune News Service

When he was a little boy Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen was sure there was a monster hiding under his bed. “I couldn't look under my bed, and I had to jump into it from a faraway distance kno…

Murals at a housing project in Portugal highlight UN goals and build local pride by The Associated Press

By HELENA ALVES AMADORA, Portugal (AP) — One mural, “No Poverty,” shows a Black woman tenderly braiding the hair of a white woman — a snapshot of family bonds that grew out of diffic…

Eric Dane’s emotional memoir, including his life with ALS, to be published in 2026 by The Associated Press

By HILLEL ITALIE NEW YORK (AP) — A memoir by Eric Dane, the “Grey’s Anatomy” and “ Euphoria” actor who has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, will be published ne…

YOUR CHANCE TO BE A SWINGER By Peter Filichia

Shall we celebrate the 275th anniversary of the first time that a Broadway musical had a song with the word “swing” in its title? First-nighters who attended the December 3, 1750, perfor…

Learn the history of rock-n-roll from a CT Best. Yes, he’s researched, archived and shares it. by Pamela McLoughlin

First performance of a rock ‘n’ roll song on national television: when Bill Haley and His Comets performed “Rock Around the Clock” in 1955 at Ed Sullivan’s “Toast of the Town”…

Jeremy O. Harris Released After Arrest in Japanese Airport for Alleged Drug Smuggling

Playwright Jeremy O. Harris has been released after spending three weeks in custody on suspicion of attempting to smuggle illegal drugs into Japan, The New York Times reports. He was release…

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 9, 2025- Go Inside BUG with Carrie Coon and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 9, 2025 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 …

Talkin' Broadway on Broadway Review: "Marjorie Prime" 12/8/25 by Howard Miller

What does it mean to be human? And will our current and relatively unfettered deep dive into artificial intelligence help to clarify things, or will it further muddy the waters? These are th…

Beauty in the bedlam: ‘The Nutcracker’ backstage buzzes with chaos, comedy and sheer joy by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Jeremy O. Harris Is Released From Custody in Japan by Yan Zhuang and Kiuko Notoya

The Tony-nominated playwright was arrested last month on suspicion of attempted drug smuggling. He was released on Monday, Japanese officials said.

Yinzers Turning Out For The Symphony by Joe Patti

I saw that the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra had a $2 million surplus for their 2025 fiscal year ending August 31 and the largest annual ticket sales since pre-pandemic. I was curious to see…

On the Couch with Nick Fagan

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Cunard and Letters Live Announce Exclusive Event at Queen Elizabeth Hall by Staff Writer

Cunard and Letters Live have announced a unique collaboration celebrating remarkable letters penned at sea The post Cunard and Letters Live Announce Exclusive Event at Queen Elizabeth Hall a…

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Ron Mueck: Encounter

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Golden Globe Morning: Cinema, Stages, TIFF, and the Strange Joy of Awards Season by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: The Golden Globe Nominations Announced Maybe it’s because TIFF is still echoing in my head, but waking up to this morning’s Golden Globe nominations brought a s…