Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Isiah Whitlock Jr. Has Died at 71 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Whitlock is best known for his performance on HBO's The Wire, where he played the corrupt state senator Clay Davis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Tony Winner Judith Ivey Will Lead Reading of The Pancake Club by Andrew Gans

Mark Shanahan will direct Charlotte Booker's comedy at the Westport Country Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Here We Go Again! How Can You Resist These Mamma Mia! Backstage Photos? by Jamie Kravitz

Backstage at Mamma Mia! an hour before the Wednesday matinee, the energy is upbeat. With a week until Christmas, cast members discuss the white elephant gift swap and prepare for a dressing…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:02PM
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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All of the Nominations and Awards for WICKED: FOR GOOD

Awards season is now heating up, and, as with the first film, voters have taken notice of the artistic accomplishments exhibited in Wicked: For Good. Both Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande con…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48AM

Kennedy Center Amended Bylaws to Limit Votes to Trump-Appointed Board Members

Earlier this year, the Kennedy Center amended its bylaws to limit voting to board members appointed by President Trump, ultimately leading to the renaming of the historic performing arts cen…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:43AM

R.I.P. MTV by Trav S.D.

For those of us who there at the beginning, MTV has long been dead, i.e., the part that mattered, the showing of round-the-clock music videos. But apparently there’s some scrap or remnant …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:18AM

Watch Waiting for Godot's Winning Skit at Red Bucket Follies by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The play's two youngest stars, Zaynn Arora and Eric Williams, brought down the house at the Broadway Cares fundraiser.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Broadway Grosses w/e 12/28/2025 by Ken Davenport

The top 10 grossing shows from the week ending on... The post Broadway Grosses w/e 12/28/2025 first appeared on Ken Davenport.

SOURCE: kendavenport.com at 11:00AM
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Can-Can Queen Samantha Dodemaide Gives a Backstage Tour of Moulin Rouge! on Broadway by Jonah De Forest

Samantha Dodemaide has been can-canning up a storm as Nini in Broadway’s "Spectacular, Spectacular" hit Moulin Rouge! According to her calculations, that's approximately 30,000 high kicks…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:54AM

What to Watch on New Year's Eve 2025 - Michelle Williams, Kristin Chenoweth, & More

With 2026 just around the corner, Broadway fans can close the curtain on 2025 with some Broadway and music favorites! Countdown to midnight with Broadway alums like Death Becomes Her star Mi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:33AM

Recap the Broadway Debuts of 2025

As we ring in the new year, BroadwayWorld is looking back at 2025 and the incredible performers who made their mark on Broadway. Each month, we shined a spotlight on a star making their Broa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:17AM

How Do You Know These STRANGE THINGS Stars From the Stage?

Before Stranger Things ever came to Broadway in the play Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Broadway performers inhabited Hawkins and the Upside Down in the fan-favorite Netflix series. Fami…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:07AM

In Memoriam: A Look at the Theatre Artists We Lost in 2025 by Margaret Hall

This year saw the passing of many stage luminaries, including William Finn, Charles Strouse, Robert Redford, and many more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Cynthia Erivo Named Member of the British Empire by Andrew Gans

The Wicked film star is one of many honored in King Charles III’s New Year’s Honours List.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Dance company director talks about decision to cancel upcoming Kennedy Center dates by A Martínez

NPR's A Martinez speaks with choreographer Doug Varone about his decision to cancel upcoming performances by his dance company at the Kennedy Center.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:02AM

Artists cancel Kennedy Center performances after Trump adds his name to the building by Andrew Limbong

After President Trump added his name to the Kennedy Center, artists have been canceling their performances in protest, putting a damper on holiday events, including the New Year's Eve celebr…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:02AM

Neil Mazzella steps down as CEO of Hudson entities by Ruthie Fierberg

The founder of Hudson Scenic Studios and Hudson Theatrical Associates shares his succession plan.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:00AM
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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2025 in Review: Our Favorite Productions by JK

We were fortunate to have seen 17 different productions in 2025: 14 on Broadway and 3 off-Broadway. These are the shows we considered in all categories this year: Bat Boy: The Musical. Buen…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 08:36AM
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Los Tigres del Norte travel to Springfield in latest ‘Simpsons’ episode by Tribune News Service

LOS ANGELES — Los Tigres del Norte have gone gold and platinum many times, but on Sunday the acclaimed group went yellow for the first time. The Grammy-winning band appeared in animated fo…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:45AM

Review Roundup: KINKY BOOTS Embarks on New North American Tour

The North American Tour of KINKY BOOTS opened on November 19, 2025 at the Clemens Center in Elmira, NY and will continue across North America, making stops in cities including Boston, Hartfo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:35AM

Latest ‘Landman’ episode features BigXthaPlug on soundtrack, references Ross Perot Jr. by Tribune News Service

DALLAS — It’s a new week, which means it’s time to mine "Landman’s" latest episode for North Texas Easter eggs. The West Texas-set oil rig drama, co-created by Taylor Sheridan, has s…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:15AM
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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‘We Bury the Dead’ review: Ridley stars in zombie drama with fading pulse by Tribune News Service

The first sentence of the tagline for the new film “We Bury the Dead” reads, “After a catastrophic military disaster, the dead don’t just rise — they hunt,” its official synopsis…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:20AM
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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The original music director of ‘Rent’ reveals scenes from the very first auditions by Ruthie Fierberg

Read an exclusive excerpt from Tim Weil's new memoir — detailing Anthony Rapp and Daphne Rubin Vega’s initial tryouts — before its January release.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 12:01AM

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