Documentary Tracking the Creation of The Wizard of Oz Film to Have 2026 Release by Logan Culwell-Block

Chess on Broadway's Danny Strong and Leonardo DiCaprio is on the producing team.

Concord Theatricals acquires exclusive worldwide licensing rights for ‘Hamilton’ by Andy Lefkowitz

The theater licensor will first make available a teen edition of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical.

Exclusive: Hear A Clip from Patton Oswalt’s BLACK COFFEE AND ICE WATER On Audible 

BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first listen from the upcoming Audible Original release of BLACK COFFEE AND ICE WATER, the new stand-up show from Emmy and Grammy winner Patton Oswalt. The spe…

The creators of ‘Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)’ insist on making a musical that’s more than surface-level by Ruthie Fierberg

Book writer and lyricist Kit Buchan, composer Jim Barne, director Tim Jackson and actors Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty accentuate the personal in the original two-hander.

This Week on The Broadway Show: Michelle Williams, Tom Felton and Starry Opening Nights by Jamie Kravitz

This week, The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal is here to get you out of that pre-holiday slump. From divas to dogs gracing your screen, get your fill of The Great White Way with a breakdo…

TYA/USA Announces 2026 Festival and Conference at Alliance Theatre  by American Theatre Editors

The leading national service organization for Theatre for Young Audiences will host its next conference on May 27-29, 2026, with a wide array of performances and panels.

‘Paranormal Activity’ Review: Only Nominally Related to the Blumhouse Horror Franchise, Haunted-House Show Ditches Hidden Cameras for Live Scares by Peter Debruge

After seven movies, the “Paranormal Activity” franchise doesn’t frighten audiences the way it once did — that is, through the power of suggestion, using home security cameras, smartp…

Drag Race Star Jackie Cox Sets Surprise 5-Performance Run Off-Broadway in Grease Parody Vape! by Logan Culwell-Block

Catie Hogan, Sketchworks Comedy, Billy Recce, and Danny Salles' musical continues its run at Theatre 555.

Cheyenne Jackson on the Agony—and Ecstasy—of Being a Himbo by Logan Culwell-Block

Back on Broadway as Mary's Teacher in Oh, Mary!, the ever-handsome stage and screen favorite has never felt more comfortable in his skin.

The New York Pops Will Honor Composer Stephen Schwartz at Its Birthday Gala

Milkaukee Review: An Unexpected Holiday Treat: Heidi Armbruster's ‘Murder Girl’ at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre thru Dec 7th by Anne Siegel

Kudos to Ms. Armbruster for this diabolically clever & skillfully crafted murder mystery captures a unique combination of oddball character development, plot twists and Wisconsin lore to mai…

‘Murder Girl’ Is a Holiday Whodunit With a Killer Cast - A Wisconsin play by Heidi Armbruster runs through Dec. 7 by Kelsey Lawler

Playwright Heidi Armbruster draws on her Wisconsin roots for a whodunit set in a Northwoods supper club. It’s like solving an Agatha Christie murder-mystery over a coupla beers. In Milwau…

Milwaukee Review: Heidi Armbruster's Entertaining 'Murder Girl' is a Wisconsin supper club mystery with a comic twist by Jim Higgins

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre's new production of "Murder Girl" launches Heidi Armbruster's monster season on Milwaukee stages. A diverting comedy also brings together two distinctive threads of…

W.S. Lively and The Southern School of Photography by Trav S.D.

By a wonderful confluence of circumstances, we find ourself at the birthday of photographer and educator W.S. Lively (William Spence Lively, Sr. 1855-1944) in the wake of just having visited…

Video: Chloë Grace Moretz Calls MCC's CAROLINE the 'Most Rewarding Experience' of Her Career

Chloë Grace Moretz is fondly looking back at her time in the off-Broadway run of MCC Theater's Caroline, only a few days after the show concluded performances at the Susan & Ronald Fran…

‘Operation Mincemeat’ extends its run through April 2026 by Jonah De Forest

Originally scheduled to run for 16 weeks, this marks the fifth extension for the historical comedy.

Wicked: For Good Projected to Earn Largest Box Office Opening of 2025 by Margaret Hall

The film is expected to make between $150 million and $180 million from 4,000 North American theatres in its premiere weekend.

Photos: CHICAGO Celebrates 29th Year with Kate Baldwin and Alex Newell Debuts

You can now check out photos from Chicago on Broadway's 29th anniversary performance! This evening’s performance also welcomed Tony Award winner Alex Newell, who joined the company as Matr…

Meryl Streep and More Stars Toast Tom Hanks in ‘This World of Tomorrow’ by Sarah Bahr and Ye Fan

A crowd that included Meryl Streep, Martin Short and Steve Martin packed the Shed for the actor’s new show, “This World of Tomorrow.”

Photos: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and More at WICKED: FOR GOOD New York Premiere

You can now check out photos from the red carpet of the Wicked: For Good New York City premiere, which streamed live on November 17, 2025 and marked the final stop of the press tour for the …

Love Triangles and Squares: See the Stars of Broadway's Chess Captured in Our Exclusive Portrait Studio by Jamie Kravitz

Chess stars Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher are making moves at the Imperial Theatre. Every member of the powerhouse cast and game-changing creatives behind the first Broad…

Saheem Ali Will Direct Romeo and Juliet for Free Shakespeare in the Park in 2026 by Logan Culwell-Block

A Daniel Sullivan-helmed Winter's Tale will also perform at Central Park's Delacorte Theater next summer.

Video: Cynthia Erivo Is Brought to Tears as Students From Her High School Sing 'For Good' by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner surprised students at the La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School in London.

Start Running! Tickets on Sale for Pony Cam's Burnout Paradise at Astor Place Theatre by Jonah De Forest

Tickets are now on sale for Burnout Paradise at Astor Place Theatre. The high-concept comedy event begins previews on February 18 and is set to open on March 5, 2026 for a limited engagemen…

Free Shakespeare in the Park ROMEO AND JULIET and More Set for The Public Theater Summer 2026

The Public Theater has revealed its 2026 Shakespeare for the City season, including Free Shakespeare in the Park’s Romeo and Juliet and The Winter’s Tale and Public Works at the newly re…

Free Shakespeare in the Park Season Will Include Romeo and Juliet and The Winter’s Tale

Video: WICKED Movie's 'Young Nessarose' Cesily Collette Visits Broadway Show

The Wicked movie's 'Young Nessarose,' Cesily Collette, visited the Broadway production this week. While in town for the Wicked: For Good New York City premiere, the young actress stopped at …

Pony Cam’s Burnout Paradise Will Run at the Astor Place Theatre

Listen: Durrell 'Tank' Babbs Shares New Single 'Control'

R&B star Durrell “Tank” Babbs, back on Broadway for a limited run in Hell's Kitchen, has released his latest single, "Control." The track samples Janet Jackson’s hit “Control,”…

Sting Drops Anchor at a Sinking Met by Lexy Perez

Can the pop star help salvage the beleaguered Metropolitan opera house by putting on a show of his own?

Look, Up in the Attic! It’s a Multimillion-Dollar Comic! by Andy Lewis

Three beleaguered brothers in Northern California were cleaning out their late mother’s house when they found a priceless Superman No. 1 comic book.

The Wonderful Strangeness of THE BAKER’S WIFE Is Back — Review

Theatrely's Off-Broadway Review of The Baker's Wife starring Ariana DeBose and Scott Bakula at Classic Stage Company in New York City.

Hell's Kitchen Will Release Holiday Single 'A Merry Little Christmas' by Logan Culwell-Block

The song will feature the Broadway cast of the Alicia Keys musical, including Grammy winner Yolanda Adams.

Concord Acquires Licensing Rights for ‘Hamilton’ by American Theatre Editors

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit musical will have an authorized ‘Teen Edition’ starting in 2028.

Sam Clemmett to Join Jefferson Mays in Amadeus at Pasadena Playhouse

Photos: NBC's STUMBLE Cast and Creatives Visit Kristin Chenoweth at THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES

On Sunday, November 16, the cast and creators of NBC’s Stumble visited New York City’s St. James Theater to celebrate Kristin Chenoweth’s turn as Jackie Siegel in The Queen of Versaill…

Lissa deGuzman Joins Conrad Ricamora-Led CHORUS LINE in the Philippines

Lissa deGuzman will join Conrad Ricamora in the upcoming production of A Chorus Line in the Philippines! The Wicked alum will be taking on the iconic role of Cassie, with Ricamora leading as…

Death By Lightning: Just Desserts for James A. Garfield by Trav S.D.

November 19 was the date of birth of our short-lived President James A. Garfield (1831-1881). I often like to boast (and in all truth as far as I can tell) that I am related to all the Presi…

THE WIZARD OF OZ Documentary in the Works From Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio is tapping into the Wicked mania with a new documentary about the making of the original 1939 film, The Wizard of Oz. DiCaprio will produce the doc, titled "Oz," through hi…

Get a 1st Look at London's Bryan Cranston-Led All My Sons Revival by Logan Culwell-Block

The Arthur Miller revival co-stars Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Paapa Essiedu.

Photos: The Cast of Off-Broadway's Spelling Bee Revival Goes Back to School in These Opening Night Portraits by Logan Culwell-Block

The William Finn-Rachel Sheinkin musical officially opened its NYC return November 16.

Burnout Paradise to Return Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

In a race against time, four performers on treadmills perform an escalating series of tasks as they try to get a long to-do list finished.

HELL'S KITCHEN to Release Holiday Song 'Hell’s Kitchen’s A Merry Little Christmas'

Broadway’s Hell’s Kitchen will release a new holiday song, “Hell’s Kitchen’s A Merry Little Christmas," this Friday, November 21st via Alicia Keys Records/Interscope Records. Featu…

Photos: HAMNET Holds Los Angeles Premiere with Jessie Buckley, Steven Spielberg, & More

On November 18, Chloé Zhao's Hamnet held its Los Angeles premiere at The Academy Museum in Los Angeles. The screening was preceded by an introduction by Producer Steven Spielberg and the fi…

All That Jazz, All Those Stars: Brett England and Duncan Stewart Talk Celebrity Casting in Chicago by Jonah De Forest

In its 29 years on Broadway, Chicago has never shied away from star power. What other company can count Lisa Rinna, Wendy Williams, Usher and Pamela Anderson as alumni? (And that’s just th…

Tickets on Sale for The Disappear at Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre by Jamie Kravitz

Tickets are now on sale for the world premiere of The Disappear at Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre. The new comedy, written and directed by Erica Schmidt, begins performances on January 8 w…

Stars Of New Musical THE ART TOUR Find Serenity On The Road

The paintings inspired Fackrell to begin work on The Art Tour, a two-person musical about a former couple heading out on a tour of the US to launch their art business. The story kicks off wh…

Listen: David Byrne Releases New Single 'T Shirt' Amid North American Tour

David Byrne, Tony Award-winning creator of Broadway's American Utopia and Here Lies Love, has released a new single, "T Shirt." Co-written by Byrne’s longtime friend and collaborator Brian…

Rab C Nesbitt actor Gregor Fisher: ‘People say: I didn’t realise you could speak properly!’ by Brian Logan

He’s been in everything from Love Actually to Shakespeare with Al Pacino – but will he always be thought of as the string-vest-wearing boozy Glaswegian? Ahead of a tour as himself, the a…

‘This World of Tomorrow’: Critics split on whether Tom Hanks’ return to the stage is a ‘doodle on a napkin’ or ‘breezily enjoyable’ by Ethan Alter

The off-Broadway play is earning mixed takes from reviewers.

Watch: Signature's Fiddler on the Roof Does the Bottle Dance by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Joe Calarco is directing the classic musical at the Virginia venue with choreography by Sarah Parker.

See Ariana Grande Show Off Her Wicked: For Good Wand Skills on The Tonight Show by Margaret Hall

The star paid a visit to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon November 18 to discuss all things Wicked.

Interview: John Drea on Steppenwolf Roots and Broadway Breakthrough in LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD

John Drea is currently making his Broadway debut as James/Kenny algonside Laurie Metcalf, Micah Stock, and more in Samuel D. Hunter's Little Bear Ridge Road. Drea's previous stage credits in…

Video: & JULIET Celebrates Third Year With Special Ariana Grande Performance

Watch a video of Gianna Harris and the company of & Juliet, joined by past ‘Juliet's’ Maya Boyd and Tony Award nominee Lorna Courtney, performing a special encore curtain call perfor…

Review Roundup: CLUE Embarks on Second North American Tour

Performances are underway for the second North American tour of CLUE, the murder mystery comedy inspired by the board game and adapted from the film. The tour launched in Rochester, NY in Oc…

Video: Nicholas Sparks Sees THE NOTEBOOK Musical National Tour

Nicholas Sparks saw his story come to life when he attended a performance of The Notebook musical national tour, as it was stopped at The Ordway in Saint Paul, Minnesota. In a new video post…

Review Roundup: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Launches New North American Tour

Performances are now underway for the North American Tour of The Phantom of the Opera. The new touring production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical officially opened at the Hippodrome Theat…

The Unfinished Conversation: Shaw in 2025 by Jack Quinn

George Bernard Shaw — A salon-style evening at the American Irish Historical Society brought artists and educators together as David Staller led a candid, contemporary look at Shaw’s ide…

An Earnest Call-in from Native Theatremakers to an Industry That Refuses to Change by Chingwe Padraig Sullivan

By Chingwe Padraig Sullivan. Chingwe Padraig Sullivan shares findings and impacts of the recent Native Theatre Community Town Hall on representation, erasure, and accountability in the Ameri…

Cynthia Erivo, John Lithgow, & More Receive Children’s & Family Emmy Nominations- See the Full List

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has unveiled the nominations for the 4th Children's & Family Emmy Awards, which honor the best in children's and family television …

‘Queen of Versailles’ Jackie Siegel: ‘I have so much darkness in my life and I found a way to turn it into light’ by Caitlin Hornik

Jackie Siegel has spent two decades building a 90,000-square-foot replica of the Palace of Versailles in Florida. As ‘The Queen of Versailles’ becomes a Broadway musical, Caitlin Hornik …

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Wicked: For Good's New York Premiere by Margaret Hall

The second part of the smash-hit Wicked film duology has officially arrived.

Hamilton Is Coming to a High School Near You in 2028 by Logan Culwell-Block

Concord Theatricals has picked up the mega-hit Tony-winning Lin-Manuel Miranda musical.

Oedipus *****, Archduke **** by Barry Gordin

By David Sheward November 19, 2025: The countdown clock in Hildegard Bechtler’s sterile set for Robert Icke’s explosively dramatic adaptation of Sophocles’ Oedipus was ticking down to…

Broadway Grosses w/e 11/16/2025 by Ken Davenport

Broadway held steady this week, with total grosses essentially flat... The post Broadway Grosses w/e 11/16/2025 first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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First Look Images Released for Punchdrunk Enrichment’s Fireside Tales by Staff Writer

Punchdrunk Enrichment has unveiled first-look production photography for the world premiere of Fireside Tales, opening in London this Christmas The post First Look Images Released for Punchd…

On the Other George Barbier by Trav S.D.

November 19 was the birthday of Hollywood character actor George Barbier (1864-1945). What an interesting predicament. Barbier came to Hollywood movies at a time when his namesake, the Frenc…

Video: Ariana Grande and Jimmy Fallon Sing WICKED, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS & More in Duet Medley

Following the New York premiere for Wicked: For Good, Ariana Grande stopped by The Tonight Show on Tuesday for an Ozian conversation about the two-part blockbuster. During her visit, she and…

Sets **** 1/4 by Barry Gordin

By Paulanne Simmons November 19, 2025: Laurie Krauz began Sets at Don’t Tell Mama on November 13 with the same humor that pervaded the entire show. “Why are we here… Back when dinosa…

What’s New in WICKED: FOR GOOD: New Songs, Expanded Scenes, Flashbacks, & More

In just a few clock ticks, Wicked: For Good will be here for the world to see! BroadwayWorld has previewed the film and compiled all of the new material we could find in the second part of t…

Netflix, Fox Muscle Into the Video Podcast Business by Caitlin Huston

The streaming giant’s new appetite for video pods is good news for audio giants like iHeart, SiriusXM and Acast — but exclusivity may be a hard sell.

“Oedipus” Reborn: Robert Icke’s Political Tragedy Lands with Shattering Force by Ross

The Broadway Theatre Review: Oedipus on Broadway By Ross The moment that Mark Strong’s handsome frame fills that massive opening screen, a sensation passes through Broadway’s Studio 54 T…

Marimba and Mic Drops: A Review of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago at Steppenwolf Theatre by Sharon Hoyer

The skill of the company is on full display in a stacked program of mic-drop numbers, old and new.

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 by Matt Tamanini

Sadie Sink to do ‘Romeo & Juliet’ in London, Jinkx to return to ‘Oh, Mary!’, Grace on ‘Wicked: For Good’ premiere Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and o…

Meet Alemeda, a daring new voice of Gen Z rock by Tribune News Service

LOS ANGELES — One of L.A.'s most promising young musicians can trace her career back to the moment she decided to run away from home. Or did her mom kick her out? "It's hard to explain," A…

Production Images Released for Jack and the Beanstalk at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre by Staff Writer

The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre’s beloved pantomime returns this festive season with Jack and the Beanstalk, and the venue has unveiled first-look production images The post Production Image…

First Look: Ride the Cyclone at Southwark Playhouse Elephant by Staff Writer

First look production images have been released for the UK premiere of Ride the Cyclone at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, which began previews on 14 November and officially opens tonight The …

Production Images Released for All My Sons at Wyndham’s Theatre by Staff Writer

New production images have been unveiled for Arthur Miller’s All My Sons, directed by Ivo Van Hove, currently playing at Wyndham’s Theatre The post Production Images Released for All My …

George Devine Award 2025 Shortlist Announced by Staff Writer

Four bold and unflinching plays exploring themes from modern marriage to systemic injustice have been announced as contenders for the prestigious George Devine Award 2025 The post George Dev…

Concord Theatricals Secures Worldwide Licensing Rights for Hamilton by Staff Writer

Concord Theatricals has announced it has secured exclusive worldwide secondary stage licensing rights for Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton The post Concord Theatricals Secures Worldwide Licen…

Miriam Shor plays pivotal role in ‘Pluribus,’ fall’s most buzzed about TV show by Tribune News Service

MINNEAPOLIS — Following up an acclaimed TV drama with another hit is as difficult as winning back-to-back World Series. Just ask “Deadwood” creator David Milch, who flopped with “Joh…

‘Jay Kelly’ review: An elegant, familiar examination of stardom by Tribune News Service

“You’re the last of the old movie stars,” someone tells Jay Kelly, and because Jay Kelly — main character of a movie called, not surprisingly, “Jay Kelly” — is played by George…

From Where We Sat: New York City Center - Main Stage by JK

Today, we have the next in our series of seating articles based on many of your emails requests and questions, namely "how were your seats?" Sure, I'm aware of another website that provides …

The Wizard of Oz review – Dorothy follows the yellow brick road from the Lake District by Mark Fisher

Theatre by the Lake, KeswickAll the major characters are present in Sonia Jalaly’s update, but this is also a journey of self-realisation with brisk songs and cartoonish humour Most peopl…

13 most anticipated movies of holiday season 2025 by Tribune News Service

Coming right up, in this year’s holiday movie season: a sure-to-be-blockbuster musical, a comedic murder mystery, a return-to-Pandora sequel, a drama involving William Shakespeare and a co…

Broadway Pipeline: November 19, 2025 by Theatrical Index

A Grain of Sand to Premiere at Arcola Theatre Ahead of UK Tour by Staff Writer

Good Chance has announced that A Grain of Sand, written and directed by Elias Matar and performed by Sarah Agha, will run at London’s Arcola Theatre before embarking on a UK tour The post …

Arcola Theatre Announces Bold 2026 Spring Season Featuring World Premieres and Acclaimed Adaptations by Staff Writer

Arcola Theatre has unveiled its 2026 Spring Season, running from January to June, with eight productions including five major in-house shows, four world premieres, and three London premieres…

Thriving in an Either-Or World: An Interview with Taiwan-based Pangcah Theatre Artist Ihot Sinlay Cihek by Kuan-Ting Lin

Ihot Sinlay Cihek is a Taiwan-based Pangcah theatre artist whose work confronts the intersecting realities of Indigeneity, womanhood, and urban life. How Romantic: A Guide to Modern Pangcah …

The Debate Over Colorblind Casting Isn’t Settled After All by Jesse Green

A Black Hedda Gabler on film and a white Korean robot onstage are sending mixed signals about the status of cultural diversity and representation.

This Play Recruited Actors With Anorexia. Was That Ethical? by Alex Marshall

Some psychologists and parents argued that it risked glamorizing the condition, but one performer described the experience as empowering: “Onstage, I can be who I really am.”

Interview: Jonathan Livingstone on A Ghost in Your Ear at Hampstead Theatre by Greg Stewart

Interview: Jonathan Livingstone stars in A Ghost in Your Ear, the chilling new horror play by Jamie Armitage, opening at Hampstead Theatre Downstairs The post Interview: Jonathan Livingstone…

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 19, 2025- CURSED CHILD Grosses Get A Boost from Tom Felton and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 19, 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…

Precipice review – horror on the Thames in a baffling musical dystopia by Arifa Akbar

New Diorama, LondonTwo stories, centuries apart, are used to chart climate disaster in this ambitious musical with bitty scenes and cumbersome lyrics This climate disaster musical takes plac…

Creative Europe Forum 2025

By . In today's Europe, can culture defend freedoms, nurture engagement, and contribute to a vibrant, open, and shared democracy?

Talkin' Broadway Off-Broadway - "Practice" - 11/18/25 by Marc Millerrarely Have I Had To Review A Play Whose Meaning Is As Utterly Elusive As That Of Practice, Nazareth Hassan's Comedy-Drama-Whatsit Now Being Unveiled At Playwrights Horizons. Practice, The Press Release Informs Us, "charts The Gradual Seduction

Rarely have I had to review a play whose meaning is as utterly elusive as that of Practice, Nazareth Hassan's comedy-drama-whatsit now being unveiled at Playwrights Horizons. Practice, the p…

Live From The Hotel Edison Times Square Chronicles Presents: Composer, Lyricist and So Much More Louis Rosen Zoom Style by Suzanna Bowling

Live From The Hotel Edison Times Square Chronicles Presents”, is normally filmed from the Hotel Edison, but due to several conflicts we did the show zoom style. This week on Live From the …

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The Glorious Corner by G. H. Harding

A VEGAS KISS — (Via Ultimate Classic Rock) Kiss turned back the clock Saturday night in Las Vegas with a powerful 16-song set that marked their first electric show in nearly two years. Th…

New UK Rules Prohibit Reselling Tickets Above Face Value by Joe Patti

Rainer Glaap recently linked to a story about new legislation in the UK which will prohibit selling tickets for any amount above face value. (Apparently there was discussion about capping it…