Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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D.L. Coburn, Playwright With a Solo Hit, ‘The Gin Game,’ Dies at 87 by Trip Gabriel

His two-character work won a Pulitzer Prize and had a long Broadway run, but he never replicated its success and struggled to get his later work staged.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:32PM

Actors Fund Home announces new board and honorary council by Andy Lefkowitz

An affiliate of the Entertainment Community Fund, the home offers senior care at its space in Englewood, New Jersey.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:25PM

Paul Tazewell Will Be Honored at 2026 TDF Benefit Costumes & Cocktails by Logan Culwell-Block

The event will be held at Tao Downtown in spring 2026.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Paul Tazewell and More to be Honored at TDF's Second Annual COSTUMES & COCKTAILS Benefit

TDF will present the return of Costumes & Cocktails, a glamorous party and benefit celebrating its exceptional Costume Collection, on Monday, April 13, 2026 at TAO Downtown. The evening …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:12PM

Treasure Island review – swashbuckling musical is shipshape and Bristol fashion by Anya Ryan

Bristol Old VicAn inventive production crammed full of puppets, sword fights and rousing melodies shrieks with life It’s all aboard this Christmas with Jake Brunger and Pippa Cleary’s mu…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:12PM

NY Governor Kathy Hochul Signs Bills to Boost AI Transparency in the Film Industry

Governor Kathy Hochul today signed first-in-the-nation legislation to protect consumers and boost AI transparency in the film industry. Legislation S.8420-A/A.8887-B requires persons who pro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:05PM

Shared Dreams, Temporary Realities by Brendan McCall

Contributor Brendan McCall on Alessia Palanti's "All In Your Head" presented at Arts on Site.

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 05:02PM

What Will We Do? by Charlene Adhiambo

Playwright Charlene Adhiambo on Nazareth Hassan’s play Practice at Playwrights Horizon.

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 05:02PM
Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Shakespeare's Richard II, Starring Michael Urie, Will Be Filmed for New York Public Library's Theatre on Film and Tape Archive by Margaret Hall

Adapted and directed by Craig Baldwin, the production is at Astor Place Theatre via Red Bull Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Calvin Leon Smith to Join Celia Keenan-Bolger, Tony Shalhoub in Antigone (This Play I Read in High School) by Logan Culwell-Block

The world-premiere play by Anna Ziegler will run at the Public Theater Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

For the First Time in Its History, Lincoln Center Theater Is Run By Women by Diep Tran

Lear deBessonet has stepped in as artistic director, while Maria Manuela Goyanes is running LCT3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Ian McKellen to Star in a Solo Career Retrospective at Chicago Shakespeare Theater by Diep Tran

The show will trace his career from Shakespeare to Lord of the Rings, and will be a benefit for the theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM
Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Xfinity Theatre no more: CT amphitheater reverts name back to The Meadows Music Theatre by Christopher Arnott

The 30,000 capacity amphitheater, which began as The Meadows Music Theatre in 1995, has reverted to its original name after its naming rights deal ended.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 03:54PM

Featured Contributors by American Theatre Editors

A deep dive into an East West Players revival, and a look at the legacy of artists breaking the gender binary.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:38PM

Sierra Boggess, Adam Jacobs & Norm Lewis To Star In MONTE CRISTO World Premiere

The York Theatre will present the world premiere of MONTE CRISTO, a new musical based on Alexandre Dumas’ classic novel, in a limited Off-Broadway engagement at the Theatre at St. Jean’s…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:33PM

CRAZY RICH ASIANS Musical Workshop Held in New York City This Week

A workshop for the musical adaptation of Crazy Rich Asians is being held in New York City this week. Recent social media posts have signaled that the stage version of Jon M. Chu's hit film i…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:01PM

Exclusive: Paul Tazewell and more to receive 2026 Irene Sharaff Awards from TDF by Andy Lefkowitz

John Macfarlane, Jennifer Moeller and Tom Watson will also be honored by TDF at its secon annual Costumes & Cocktails benefit.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:00PM
Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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First Look at Nicola Coughlan, Éanna Hardwicke and Siobhán McSweeney in The Playboy of the Western World at the National Theatre by Staff Writer

The National Theatre has released first-look images of The Playboy of the Western World, which opens tonight at the Lyttelton Theatre The post First Look at Nicola Coughlan, Éanna Hardwicke…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 02:57PM

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre Appoints New Trustees by Staff Writer

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced the appointment of three new Trustees The post Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre Appoints New Trustees appeared first on Theatre Weekly.

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 02:57PM

Video: Stephen Schwartz and John Powell Talk WICKED: FOR GOOD Music in New Featurette

In a new featurette for Wicked: For Good, composers Stephen Schwartz and John Powell open up about the music in the film and how the new material was integrated into the story to create an e…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:45PM

New York Governor Signs AI Protection Bills As SAG-AFTRA Executives Tout Gains for Performers by Caitlin Huston

“If we want the public to trust what they see, we must have guardrails on digital replicas and synthetic creations,” said SAG-AFTRA national executive director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:30PM

Video: Watch Audra McDonald, Joy Woods, & GYPSY Stars Perform Grammy Museum Concert

Audra McDonald, Joy Woods, Jordan Tyson, and Kevin Csolak performed as part of the GRAMMY Museum's event “A New York Evening Celebrating Gypsy” last week. The concert celebrates the Gyps…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:16PM

MASQUERADE To Host Bal Lumière New Year’s Eve Soirée

Masquerade will host Bal Lumière, a post-performance New Year’s Eve soirée that will open the show’s Paris Opera House environment to attendees for a late-night masked gathering. Follo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:08PM

Stephen Scwhartz, Mark Sonnenblick Will Give Keynote Conversation at ASCAP Experience 2026 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Los Angeles event includes workshops, panels, performances, and networking for music writers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM

Sierra Boggess, Adam Jacobs, Norm Lewis, Karen Ziemba to Star in Monte Cristo Musical by Margaret Hall

The epic story of a man wrongfully imprisoned asks the ultimate question: is justice enough?

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM
Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Beyond the Corn: A Few Words on Behalf of Indiana by Trav S.D.

In my ongoing series of celebrations of U.S. States, to date we’ve done Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Florida, Hawaii, and the midwestern states of Kansas, Iowa, O…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 01:42PM

This Sunday: Sit with the Secret Storybook Club by Trav S.D.

New Yorkers who love vintage children’s literature and illustration: My good friends Hope Cartelli, Jeff Lewonczyk, and Maryanne Olson have just launched the Secret Storybook Club for thos…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 01:42PM

Your Travalanche Daily Digest for December 11, 2025 by Trav S.D.

Today’s new Travalanche posts for December 11, 2025 includes ones on Marjorie Henderson Buell a.k.a. “Marge” (creator of Little Lulu), a little Holiday event I’m participating in thi…

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Bughouse

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The American Soldier by Brett Singer

The American Soldier, written and performed by Douglas Taurel, is a solid evening of theater with important messages about war and the soldiers who fight them. Taurel is an excellent actor a…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 01:30PM

Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme to Livestream Holiday Show

Award-winning comedy icons, writers, actors, and drag queen powerhouses BenDeLaCreme & Jinkx Monsoon will host a global livestream of this year’s all-new iteration of “The Jinkx &…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:29PM

John Cameron Mitchell to join ‘Oh, Mary!’ as Mary Todd Lincoln by Darryn King For Broadway.com

Mitchell’s 12-week engagement at Broadway’s Lyceum Theatre will run February 3 through April 26, 2026.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 01:28PM

American West art masterpieces from a billionaire Koch brother head to auction by The Associated Press

Dozens of pieces from the collection are expected to fetch at least $50 million.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:26PM

The painting that introduced ‘Star Wars’ to the world fetches $3.9M at auction by The Associated Press

The sale set records for highest selling piece of memorabilia from the film franchise.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:22PM

A Christmas Carol by David Walters

As much magical as you can get without it being a magic show. The post A Christmas Carol appeared first on The Front Row Center.

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 01:19PM

Finding joy in the darkness: BETC’s ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ is deeply moving by Alice Kaderlan

Matt Zambrano's tour de force performance transforms an interactive play about depression into something life-affirming

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 01:04PM
Thursday, December 11, 2025 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Marsha Norman Catalogue Acquired by ILP Theatrical by Logan Culwell-Block

The playwright's works include the Pulitzer-winning 'night, Mother, and the books to musicals The Secret Garden and The Color Purple.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Getting Ready: McKenzie Kurtz Is Having the ‘Most Fun Ever’ as the ‘Demon Queen’ in Heathers The Musical by Dylan Parent

Learn how to fluff your hair into Heather Chandler’s signature ponytail in this new video.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Blackburn, Kurt Weill Prizes, Inge Playwright Honoree, and More by American Theatre Editors

A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:45PM

Video: Aaron Tveit Shares Memorization Hack From Lea Michele

On Thursday, Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit, and Nicholas Christopher joined TODAY with Jenna & Friends to chat about the revival of Chess, now running Broadway's Imperial Theatre. The trio sp…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:07PM

Watch: Audra McDonald Celebrates Gypsy Grammy Nomination With NYC Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

Joy Woods, Jordan Tyson, and Kevin Csolak were also on hand for the WNYC event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Quick Takes by Wendy Caster

Some quick thoughts on shows I didn't review: Gruesome Playground Injuries: Known theatrical truism: If you get a chance to see Kara Young, see Kara Young. Gruesome Playground InjuriesNi…

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 12:02PM

Stagecraft: Scott Organ on “Diversion” by Jan Simpson

Photo by Edward T. Morris The Stagecraft podcast is hosted by Jan Simpson. It is a series of interviews with playwrights (and musical book writers) of shows opening on Broadway and off-Broad…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:01PM
Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play by Victoria Weisfeld

For a double treat, see the classic holiday story about George Bailey of Bedford Falls, NY, against the man who wants to take over the town, as well as the inner workings of a radio show pr…

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 11:45AM

Brentano String Quartet Illuminates Haydn, Bartók & Dvořák at 92NY by Edward Kliszus

The Brentano String Quartet’s radiant performance at 92NY offered a journey through the string quartet’s past, present, and emotional depths. With profound artistry and insight, they rev…

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 11:43AM

See Who's Starring in The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry in London's West End by Meg Masseron

Rachel Joyce's new musical, featuring songs by Passenger, adapts her novel of the same title for the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Play On Podcasts Launches New Season With Much Ado About Nothing by Margaret Hall

Set in the French Riviera at the height of post-war euphoria, the production stars Tracie Lane, Reg Rogers, Tea Guarino, and Zion Lang.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Get a 1st Listen to a Song From Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

Based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey, the musical features a book and lyrics by Kevin Del Aguila and music by Brad Alexander.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Meet the Cartozians by Kendra Jones

In serious circumstances of citizenship and assimilation, we find humor, sincerity, and a spark from this cast that immerses us in their living room. From 1924, to a hundred years later, the…

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 11:39AM

Two Cent Lion announces 2026 season under new artistic director by Osc Staff Report

Olivia Buntaine helms season themed 'Cataclysm' with three productions exploring queer perspectives

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 11:30AM

Blue Skies, Snow and Music Reign in Gulfshore Playhouse’s White Christmas by Bill Hirschman

If the world’s been getting you down and you’re finding it difficult to get in the holiday mood, here’s your antidote: go see Gulfshore Playhouse’s production of White Christmas in N…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 11:12AM

John Cameron Mitchell to Join Oh, Mary! as Mary Todd Lincoln by Darryn King

Tony-winning actor, writer and director John Cameron Mitchell will be the next Mary Todd Lincoln in Oh, Mary! Mitchell's 12-week engagement at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre will run February 3 …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:06AM

How Stormy Daniels and Elizabeth Holmes Helped Inspire Amy Chozick’s Debut Novel (Exclusive Cover Reveal) by Seija Rankin

The journalist follows her memoir 'Girls on the Bus' (and its HBO Max adaptation) with a work of fiction that's already in the works for the big screen.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:00AM
Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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ILP Theatrical Acquires Literary Interests of Playwright Marsha Norman

The Theatrical division of International Literary Properties, the global company that invests in, acquires, and manages literary estates, has acquired the literary interests of Marsha Norman…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:58AM

Disney Hits Google With AI Copyright Infringement Cease-and-Desist Letter by Caitlin Huston

The letter comes just as Disney announced it had reached a partnership with OpenAI.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:47AM

Video: El Mago Pop Will Launch Global Stadium Tour; Announces Partnership for BroadwayWorld Europe Awards

Last night, at Barcelona’s Teatre Victoria, Antonio Díaz, “El Mago Pop”, the most successful illusionist the continent of Europe has ever produced and the highest grossing entertainer…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:47AM

Lily Allen Teases WEST END GIRL Stage Adaptation

Lily Allen may be bringing her new album to the stage. During an interview on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, the musician confirmed that a theatrical adaptation of "West End Girl" is cu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:44AM

Jordan Matthew Brown Will Lead Harold Brighouse's Zack at the Mint Theater by Meg Masseron

Britt Berke will direct the 1920 play about an underdog whose family takes advantage of him, but ultimately comes out on top.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Sam Morrison's Sugar Daddy Will Make London Return by Margaret Hall

Morrison grapples with the death of his partner, and transforming his grief into humor on a journey of love, loss, diabetes, and seagull attacks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

The Top 10 Most-Produced Winter Holiday Shows (According to PLAYBILLDER) by Natan Zamansky

Here are the seasonal shows that are most popular with PLAYBILLDER, Playbill's program-building service.

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Broadway League Report Shows Second-Highest Attendance During 2024-25 Season

The Broadway League released its latest research analysis, “The Demographics of the Broadway Audience 2024-2025," published on December 10. The report is a profile of the audience at Broad…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:34AM

Talkin' Broadway Off-Broadway - "Bipolar & the English Channel" - 12/11/25 by Michael Dale

"Today there won't be any singing or dancing, no green flying witches on brooms, no giant projection screens magnifying my every micro-expression," says Julie Ridge to open Bipolar & the Eng…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 10:32AM

Juan Carlos Will Return to STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW After Suffering Onstage Industry

Juan Carlos, one of the original cast members of Stranger Things: The First Shadow, is set to return to the show after recovering from an injury he suffered on stage in June, Deadline report…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:05AM

Video: Michael Greif Picks the Shows That Shaped Him

Which shows from Broadway past have made the biggest impact on Broadway present? How have the legends of yesterday shaped the stars of today? BroadwayWorld is finding out in our brand new se…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:00AM

Marsha Norman Catalog Acquired By International Literary Properties; Playwright Won Pulitzer Prize For ‘’Night, Mother’ by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: The works of ‘Night, Mother playwright Marsha Norman have been acquired by the theatrical division of International Literary Properties (ILP), the global company that invests in…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:00AM
Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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John Cameron Mitchell Sets Limited Run in Broadway's Oh, Mary! by Logan Culwell-Block

The Hedwig and the Angry Inch writer and star will return to Broadway in Cole Escola's hit comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

A Pitch from Satchel Paige Will Play Carnegie Hall For 1 Night Only by Meg Masseron

The solo show about one of baseball's greatest pitchers will kick off Black History Month at the historic venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Jacob Perkin's The Dinosaurs Finds Full Casting at Playwrights Horizons by Meg Masseron

The slice-of-life play follows a recovery group of women meeting once a week over the years to share their stories and struggles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Real Housewives star Kandi Burruss reveals biggest challenge of returning to Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

Exclusive: ‘The Independent’ caught up with Burruss days before she begins performances in the hit Broadway musical ‘& Juliet’

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 09:32AM

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 12/11/2025; Jobs In Operations, Marketing and More

Looking for a job in the theater? BroadwayWorld is here to help! Check out new job listings from the past week, ending 12/11/2025. To catch up on anything that you might have missed, visit o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:21AM

John Cameron Mitchell Sets Broadway Return With 12-Week Run In ‘Oh, Mary!’ by Greg Evans

Tony and Obie Award-winning actor, writer and director John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) will return to Broadway in Cole Escola’s hit play Oh, Mary! for a limited 12-week e…

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:21AM

How the Ancient Sanskrit Play The Little Clay Cart Resonates Today by Shereen Saif

By Shereen Saif. Mrichchakatikam (The Little Clay Cart) is known globally, but it had never been performed in Koodiyattam until this year. Shereen Saif reflects on G.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:20AM

Bridget Banton takes the helm at Bernie Grant Arts Centre as new CEO by Staff Writer

The Bernie Grant Arts Centre (BGAC) has appointed Bridget Banton as its new Chief Executive Officer, just ahead of its 20th anniversary The post Bridget Banton takes the helm at Bernie Grant…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 09:03AM

John Cameron Mitchell Will Lead OH, MARY! on Broadway

Tony and Obie Award-winning actor, writer, and director John Cameron Mitchell will return to Broadway in the hit play Oh, Mary! for a limited 12-week engagement this winter. Best known as th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:00AM

First Look: Woman in Mind Starring Sheridan Smith and Romesh Ranganathan at Duke of York’s Theatre by Staff Writer

First-look production photos have been released for Alan Ayckbourn’s psychological comedy Woman in Mind The post First Look: Woman in Mind Starring Sheridan Smith and Romesh Ranganathan at…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 09:00AM

What you don’t realize about theatrical translators by Ruthie Fierberg

Christopher Hampton, veteran English-language translator, and Daniël Cohen, longtime Dutch-language translator, weigh in on the job that’s trickier than it seems, their specific works and…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:00AM
Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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The Future of Storytelling and Acting the Part by Jonathan Mandell

Netflix is not just a streaming video platform anymore. It is now yet another example of immersive theater. There are new “Netflix Houses” – in Philadelphia, Dallas, and soon in Las Ve…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 08:54AM

Literary Agent Robert A. Freedman Was the Last of an Era by American Theatre Editors

Friends, family, and colleagues remember the veteran playwrights' representative, for whom storytelling was paramount.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:44AM

Children of the Night Embarks on National Spring Tour by Staff Writer

Children of the Night will transport audiences back to the euphoria and chaos of Northern England in the 1990s as it embarks on a UK tour this spring The post Children of the Night Embarks o…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:39AM

Simon Mole & Gecko Announce 2026 Tour Dates for The Great Big Bug Show by Staff Writer

Children’s favourites Simon Mole and Gecko will bring their brand-new family show, The Great Big Bug Show, to venues across the UK The post Simon Mole & Gecko Announce 2026 Tour Dates …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:38AM

Full Cast Announced for The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry at Theatre Royal Haymarket by Staff Writer

The full cast joining the already announced Mark Addy, Jenna Russell and Noah Mullins in The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry at the Theatre Royal Haymarket has been revealed The post Full …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:37AM

Cast Announced for Deep Azure at Shakespeare’s Globe by Staff Writer

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the full cast and creative team for Deep Azure, which will run in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse The post Cast Announced for Deep Azure at Shakespeare’s Gl…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:36AM

Record-Breaking 14 Nominations for Paddington The Musical at 26th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards by Staff Writer

The nominations for the 26th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards have been announced, with Paddington The Musical leading the pack with a record-breaking 14 nominations The post Record-Breaking 14 No…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:35AM

Photos: Cheyenne Jackson Celebrates Carnegie Hall Concert at After Party

Cheyenne Jackson made his Carnegie Hall solo artist debut on December 8, 2025 at 8 pm at the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage. The performance was followed by an after party at Thompson Cen…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:33AM

Lily Allen ‘in conversations’ to adapt West End Girl album into a play by Ben Beaumont-Thomas

Singer told Jimmy Fallon that ‘the ink is not dry’ on a deal but the prospect of a stage version of her critically acclaimed album was ‘very exciting’ Lily Allen has said she is in d…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:24AM

Of Marge and the Legacy of Little Lulu by Trav S.D.

December 11 was the birthday of pioneering female cartoonist and illustrator Marjorie Henderson Buell (1904-1993), who went by the pen name “Marge”. Marge was only a teenager when the Ph…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:12AM

Movie review: ‘Ella McCay’ a confounding film from James L. Brooks by Tribune News Service

Film fans like to lament, “they don’t make them like they used to,” specifically about the kinds of wry, life-affirming dramedies that director James L. Brooks perfected back in the 19…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 08:00AM

The Charismatic Charles Dickens Comes to Life by Amanda Finn

Blake Montgomery wins the audience over as Charles Dickens in this one-person play, where the celebrated author diverts from his 172nd annual reading of "A Christmas Carol" to throw a holida…

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM

‘Chez Zelda’: A Short Play About Zelda Wynn Valdes by American Theatre Editors

As a special offering in our Offscript feed, we share this monologue by Kevin Renn about the legendary fashion designer who gave the world the Playboy Bunny costume.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AM
Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 by Matt Tamanini

BC/EFA sets new record, Benko to step in for Taub in ‘Ragtime,’ ‘Coyote Ugly’ and ‘August Rush’ musicals in the works Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and o…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

In photos, the details that illuminated the 2025 Marrakech International Film Festival by The Associated Press

By MOSA’AB ELSHAMY MARRAKECH, Morocco (AP) — The carpet outside the 2025 edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival was unfurled in its usual red, but the stars who walked acro…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:33AM
Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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UN recognizes compas, a Haitian music and dance genre that has marked generations and brought joy by The Associated Press

By DÁNICA COTO and EVENS SANON PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Compas, a beloved Haitian music and dance genre inspired by merengue and infused with percussion, made UNESCO’s cultural heri…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:15AM

James Patterson gives $500 checks to 600 booksellers by The Associated Press

By HILLEL ITALIE NEW YORK (AP) — Melanie Moore, who runs the Ohio-based Cincy Book Bus, is one of hundreds of booksellers who received a pleasant surprise for the holidays: a check for $50…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:05AM

Theater review: Overstuffed ‘Spamalot’ at The Bushnell tries anything to make you laugh by Christopher Arnott

What the Monty Python musical succeeds most at in this revival, playing at The Bushnell through Dec. 14, is in parodying traditional Broadway musicals.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Photo/Video: Stitch Makes Appearance at ALADDIN on Broadway

As part of Disney's Holiday Magic Tour, Stitch brought an extra dose of surprise to audiences by making his debut during the curtain call of Aladdin on Broadway on Wednesday, December 10th. …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06AM

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 11, 2025- MARJORIE PRIME Opens On Broadway and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 11, 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…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:01AM

Sherlock Returns to Westport: A Holiday Mystery Reopened by Ross

A Frontmezzjunkies Interview: James Taylor Odom Discusses A Sherlock Carol  at the Westport Country Playhouse There’s a particular kind of magic that happens in December: people who ordin…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 05:00AM
Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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In a spectacular celebration of performing arts icons – DIVA has opened at the Australian Museum of Performing Arts

The post In a spectacular celebration of performing arts icons – DIVA has opened at the Australian Museum of Performing Arts appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 04:11AM

Cinderella review – you shall go to the beach with this breezy seaside panto by Chris Wiegand

Norwich Theatre RoyalThere are eye-popping designs, playful puns and musical flourishes as Joe Tracini’s story unfolds on its own madcap shoreline Here is a sun-kissed panto to dispel any …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:06AM
Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Photos of moments of joy brought to life by AP photojournalists in 2025 by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press The joy of being there, of prayer and play, a dance in a bomb shelter, a kiss in a flood and a hug in the mud, kids rolling tires and scooting among the ruins of Gaza…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 03:02AM
Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Getting A Good Education In A Bar by Joe Patti

h/t Artjournal.com which linked to a story about Lectures On Tap, a program of academic lectures being held in bars around LA, San Francisco, Boston, NYC, and Chicago. There are other simila…

SOURCE: insidethearts.com at 02:06AM
Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Museum of Austerity review – a devastating reckoning with Britain’s decade of neglect by Arifa Akbar

Young Vic theatre, LondonA powerful blend of VR, testimony and theatre exposes the human toll of benefit cuts – and asks what justice looks like in a new political era David Cameron did no…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:54AM

Renck: Has it really been 30 years? Avs players reflect on city’s first championship at reunion by Troy Renck

"Seeing that sea of people in the parade, that sticks in the mind forever'

SOURCE: Denver Post at 01:36AM

Red Bucket Follies raises record $7,344,304 for Broadway Cares by Andy Lefkowitz

The annual variety show celebrated the shows that participated in fall post-performance fundraising.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 01:27AM

‘Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York’ musical partners with Kixby Hotel for travel package by Andy Lefkowitz

The hotel will produce custom co-branded key cards for those purchasing the package.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 01:20AM

2026 Chita Rivera Awards announces spring ceremony date by Andy Lefkowitz

The awards body honors achievement in dance across Broadway, Off-Broadway and film.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 01:19AM

Lakehurst Events

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The Windamere

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The Venice West

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Illume

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Wild Heaven Beer

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1923 Banana Club

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Coastal Creative

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Golden Movement

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Stick Fly

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Thursday, December 11, 2025 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Real Housewives of Atlanta's Kandi Burruss Returns to Broadway in & Juliet Starting December 11 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The recording artist and producer is playing a limited run as Angélique.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42AM

Kandi Burruss Joins & Juliet on Broadway Tonight by Jonah De Forest

She may be small, but her résumé keeps on growing! Tonight, Grammy winning multi-hyphenate Kandi Burruss will be returning to the stage as Angélique in Broadway's & Juliet. The The R…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36AM

Visions of Australia to tour the country

The post Visions of Australia to tour the country appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 12:10AM

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