Oldest Professional Actor Mike Nussbaum Dies At Age 99

Mike Nussbaum, named the oldest professional actor in America, has died at the age of 99.

The Night of the Iguana by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

The latest Tennessee Williams revival is the first major New York staging of "The Night of the Iguana" since Roundabout Theatre’s 1996 production. Emily Mann’s version with a great many …

Ryan Murphy Teaming With SCREAM QUEENS Star Glen Powell On Broadway-Aimed Project

Actor Glen Powell, one of the stars of the new romantic comedy Anyone But You, has revealed to Vogue that he has plans to team up with Ryan Murphy on a Broadway-aimed musical. 

VIDEO: The Company of THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Reveals Their Favorite Lines In the Show

The company of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical on Broadway have revealed their picks for best line in the show and the answers are so good! Check out the video!

New Year’s Eve in NYC Last Minute Guide: Greeting 2024 by New York Theater

My last-minute guide to New Year’s Eve in New York City, when 2023 turns into 2024, features information on: Times Square.Dining OutTheater: Plays as parties, Broadway show schedule, famil…

Theatre Communications Group Announces THRIVE! Indigenous Theatre Grants by Michael Eddy

Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre announces the recipients of the THRIVE! Indigenous Theatre Grants. The four Indigenous theatres that will receive $1…

Yuletide Revelry: The Callaway Sisters Spice the Season by David Finkle

★★★★☆ Ann Hampton and Liz give carols and pop tunes a good time, Alex Rybeck at the piano The post Yuletide Revelry: The Callaway Sisters Spice the Season appeared first on New Yo…

Last Chance to Vote for the BroadwayWorld Regional Awards; Voting Ends 12/31

Time is running out to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards worldwide! Voting is open worldwide through December 31st, 2023 only.

Henry V (Official Trailer) | STRATFEST@HOME by Stratford Festival

Now available on STRATFEST@HOME: Henry V (1966) ✨ It was the very first time one of our staged productions was taken directly to television, in what Michael Langham described as "a grand …

How The Gilded Age Is Showing the Creation of Broadway's Theatre District by Margaret Hall

The New York premier theatre scene used to be in lower Manhattan, but the HBO show dramatizes how it moved up to Midtown.

Broadway Grosses Analysis: The Lion King Makes $3 Million. 3 Shows Take in Over $2 Million by Andrew Gans

More than half of the currently running shows took in over $1 million at the box office.

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 12/24/23

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 12/24/2023.

From Screen to Stage: How Acclaimed Movies Turned into Successful Musicals by Belaid S

Over the years, several acclaimed movies have found new life on Broadway and West End stages, transforming into popular musicals.

World Premiere: Rubicon at the DCPA by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

Starting in the years leading up to World War II, Rubicon follows real-life heroine Elizabeth “Betty” Pack as she transitions from society wife and mother to a steely, seductive agent fo…

Broadway Anticipates La La Land Musical Adaptation by Belaid S

Damien Chazelle’s critically acclaimed film ‘La La Land,’ a standout musical of the 2010s, is set to be adapted into

London Premiere of Cruel Intentions Musical Announces Final Cast by Belaid S

The final cast has been announced for the much-anticipated London premiere of ‘Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical,’ set to open

Off-Broadway Review: “Hell’s Kitchen” at the Public’s Newman Theater (Through Sunday, January 7, 2024) by David Roberts

Immediately after the first number in the new musical “Hell’s Kitchen” which is a loosely based auto biographical story about musician Alicia Keys growing up and coming of age during t…

How Does Playbill Choose Our Covers? by Diep Tran

A behind-the-pages look on how a Playbill is put together.

Darren Criss and Evan Rachel Wood Headline ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Off-Broadway by Belaid S

In a notable casting update, Darren Criss and Evan Rachel Wood are set to take on the lead roles in

Mean Girls Musical Film: Cast Reveals Adapted Numbers for Upcoming Release by Belaid S

The eagerly anticipated Mean Girls musical movie, a cinematic adaptation of the Broadway hit, which itself was inspired by the

Video: Go Behind the Scenes of Broadway's How to Dance in Ohio by Margaret Hall

The coming-of-age musical follows the challenges faced by a group of autistic young adults at an Ohio counseling center.

World Premiere: Cebollas at the DCPA by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

Three Latina sisters are forced to take an unexpected road trip from Albuquerque to Denver. Speeding past Santa Fe, Colorado Springs, and Castle Rock, they reflect on family history and muse…

Off-Broadway Review: “Translations” at Irish Repertory Theatre (Through Sunday, December 31, 2023) by David Roberts

Language and translation serve as powerful tropes for colonial ownership in Brian Friel’s “Translations” currently playing at Irish Repertory Company through Sunday. December 31, 2023.…

Sneak Peek at Message In A Bottle at the DCPA by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

Message In A Bottle Feb 13-25 Buell Theatre Get tickets at https://www.denvercenter.org/tickets-events/message-in-a-bottle/ Message In A Bottle is a spectacular new dance-theatre show fr…

PHOTO FLASH: Kirstie Alley, Lucie Arnaz, Marilu Henner, Ed Westwick, et al. at Duke of Edinburgh’s Young Americans’ Challenge Gala

Julian Elia to Play Title Role in Broadway’s Billy Elliot

Daniel Jenkins, Katherine McGrath, William Youmans to Join Broadway’s Billy Elliot

Coram Boy to Close on May 27

Myles Erlick, Jack Broderick to Join Broadway’s Billy Elliot

31 Days of Holiday Cheer: Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson Duet on 'Winter Song' by Talaura Harms

Plus, check out the cover by Leslie Odom, Jr. and Cynthia Erivo.

Inside Broadway to Team with Billy Elliot for "Creating the Magic" Workshop

PHOTO FLASH: Billy Elliot Cast Members Lead Dance Warm-Up Outside Imperial Theatre

Video: Watch Fantasia Barrino Perform 'I'm Here' During THE COLOR PURPLE Table Read

Watch a video of Fantasia Barrino performing 'I'm Here' during The Color Purple table read. The American Idol alum's co-star, Colman Domingo, took to Instagram to share the clip. The new fil…

The Color Purple Movie Musical Tops the Box Office on Christmas Day by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Another movie musical, Wonka, also reigned strong at the box office.

Nice Work If You Can Get It Cast Recording to Be Released Digitally September 25

Additional Casting Announced for The Boy From Oz

Radio Play Revival Podcast Returns With Phylicia Rashad and More

Nice Work If You Can Get It

Broadway Shockers 2016: Stranger Things Makes Gaten Matarazzo a National Obsession

Peter Billingsley, Dan Lauria, Bernadette Peters Celebrate Broadway’s A Christmas Story on Opening Night

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO THE SOUTH FLORIDA CABARET SINGERS’ COMMUNITY by Sandi Durell

On January 16, 2024, @ 6:30 to 9:30 pm, the South Florida Cabaret Singers Community will be holding their First Anniversary Open Mic Night at Café Centro, hosted by co-founders Meri Ziev an…

The Critic, the Worker, and the Business Model (Part II)

When I Come to Die

PHOTO FLASH: Broadway’s Billy Elliot: The Musical Holds Ballet Girl Auditions

Brad Oscar to Join Broadway’s Nice Work If You Can Get It Beginning January 8

The Boy From Oz

David Ives Talks Collaborating With Stephen Sondheim: 'It was Like Going Over to Mozart's House'

David Ives, who wrote the book for Stephen Sondheim's final show, Here We Are, is sharing what it was like to collaborate with the late musical theatre icon. 

Watch Cynthia Erivo Talk Wicked and More with Jimmy Fallon

Review: Michael Jackson’s Musical Legacy Comes Through Strong in MJ

Concert Review: ‘Holiday Spectacular’ 2023 by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra with the Baltimore Choral Arts Society by Timoth David Copney

Every region has its own local holiday traditions. Around these parts, one of the most anticipated events is the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s annual “Holiday Spectacular.” For lots o…

Something's Afoot is coming to The 5th Avenue Theatre! by The 5th Avenue Theatre

Prepare to laugh until it hurts with this musical spoof of the whodunit genre. Wink. Playing March 1-24, 2024 Learn more and buy tickets: https://www.5thavenue.org/ Prepare to laugh until …

Shrek: The Musical falls short by going too long by Kelly Kleiman

The whole time I was watching Shrek: The Musical, I hoped I was witnessing a pre-Broadway tryout—something susceptible to fixing. But I should have known better—it is a final product of …

The 8 Best Off-Broadway Shows of 2023

Neil Patrick Harris, Aubrey Plaza, Phylicia Rashad, More Featured in Season 3 of Radio Play Revival Podcasts by Meg Masseron

The series celebrates the golden age of radio plays with actors performing works by American authors.

Photos: Dan Fogler Visits HARRY POTTER: THE EXHIBITION in NYC

Dan Fogler, star of the Fantastic Beasts films, visited Harry Potter: The Exhibition in New York City this weekend with his family. See photos!

The Show Goes On: A Portfolio of Theater Songs by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt by Michael Portantiere

Off-Broadway Cast, 1998 (DRG) There are plenty of small delights — simple little things, one might say — to be found in this live recording of the York Theatre Company’s revue, in whic…

Warrior Sisters of Wu

Tuck Everlasting by Michael Portantiere

Broadway Cast, 2016 (DMI Soundtracks) Not much seems worth immortalizing when it comes to the Broadway adaptation of Natalie Babbitt’s beloved 1975 children’s novel Tuck Everlasting, in …

Watch Cynthia Erivo Whistle a Christmas Song for Jimmy Fallon by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner also spoke about her roles in two upcoming films, Wicked and Drift.

Video: Watch Shoshana Bean, Alyssa Fox & More Perform on GMA3 For the Holidays

Shoshana Bean, Wicked star Alyssa Fox, and more Broadway stars appeared on GMA3: What You Need to Know to celebrate the holidays. Other performers included Sonya Balsara (“Aladdin”); Vin…

Arizona Theatre Company

Rialto Chatter: Paper Mill's THE GREAT GATSBY Sets Broadway Auditions

Could the Paper Mill Playhouse production of The Great Gatsby be heading for Broadway?

Falling Sideways Off the Edge of the Earth

Brushstroke

Ever After Take 2

Music of the Baroque: The St. John Passion

Video: Watch the MJ THE MUSICAL Cast Perform 'Santa Claus Is Coming to Town' on TODAY

Cast members from MJ the Musical appeared on the TODAY Show yesterday to perform 'Santa Clause is Coming to Town.' Watch the video of Max Chambers, Jace Bently, Nick Daly, Michael Harmon, Jo…

THE COLOR PURPLE Tops Christmas Day Box Office With $18 Million Debut; Ties With LES MISERABLES

The Color Purple topped the Christmas Day box office with a $18 million debut. The film's debut was 'much bigger' than was anticipated, tying with 2012's Les Miserables film for Christmas Da…

Video: Watch Shoshana Bean, Alyssa Fox, Tyler Hardwick, More Celebrate the Holidays in Song by Margaret Hall

A host of Broadway performers visited Good Morning America to perform a bevy of holiday tunes.

Watch Behind the Scenes with TDC and HIVE at BBC Earth Experience Melbourne by Michael Eddy

While visitors to the BBC Earth Experience in Melbourne are being transported on an incredible journey through the natural world, a new video explains the technical magic behind the scenes.�…

Memorable Theater in 2023. Best and Worst Movies This Week. #Stageworthy News by New York Theater

The last week of the year is, if not time of reckoning, at least summing up: Top 10 Lists of Top 10 NY Theater in 2023: Merrily, Sweeney, Purlie “Merrily We Roll Along” is the most accla…

Wicked Star Brittney Johnson Sets February Concert Dates by Andrew Gans

From the Heart will celebrate love in its many forms.

Video: Watch ALADDIN Perform 'Friend Like Me' on Disney's Christmas Day Parade

The Broadway and national tour casts of Aladdin came together to perform 'Friend Like Me' during Disney's Christmas Day Parade. Michael James Scott, who plays the Genie on Broadway, led the …

Grace and Matt’s Most Anticipated Shows of 2024 by Matt Tamanini

Any and all feedback is appreciated: Grace Aki: [email protected] | @ItsGraceAkiMatt Tamanini: [email protected] | @BWWMatt Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayr…

Video: ABC News Goes Behind the Scenes of HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO

Watch as ABC News goes behind the scenes of the new Broadway musical How to Dance in Ohio!

Review: This ‘Night of the Iguana’ Is Williams Without the Excess by Juan A. Ramírez

A new revival directed by Emily Mann and starring Tim Daly leans into its flailing characters’ confusions.

The best theatre, dance and comedy tickets to book in 2024 by Arifa Akbar, Lyndsey Winship and Brian Logan

The new year’s hottest shows include stage versions of Minority Report, Spirited Away and La Strada, performances by Keeley Hawes and Ian McKellen – plus laughs from Julia Masli, Rhod Gi…

The Weekly Grail with Spamalot's Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Episode 6: Swing Nation by Darryn King

Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Spamalot’s under-the-weather Lady of the Lake, is here to ceremonially grant viewers a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the musical comedy now playing at the St. Jame…

In Memoriam 2023: Celebrating 36 legendary entertainers who died this year [PHOTOS] by Chris Beachum

Throughout 2023, we have been updating our “In Memoriam” photo gallery (view above). Scroll through to remember 36 entertainers from film, television, theater and music. Many were winner…

Our Favorite 2023 Shows (Outside of New York City)

Video: Watch a Kennedy Center Honors Preview With Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tituss Burgess & More

Watch a preview for the 46th Kennedy Center Honors, featuring a new look at the performances from Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ariana DeBose, Tituss Burgess, Dove Cameron, and more. The broadcast wil…

David Ives On Collaborating With Sondheim On His Final Work, ‘Here We Are’ by Harry Haun

"I’ve got this idea for a musical, and I wondered if you wanted to work on it with me,” Sondheim said to David Ives. Thus began the collaboration that resulted the adaptation of two Luis…

Video: Watch Highlights From 46th Kennedy Center Honors, Celebrating Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Dionne Warwick, More by Andrew Gans

Get a sneak peek of the upcoming CBS broadcast, featuring Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and more.

50 Years Ago: The Exorcist by Trav S.D.

Released this day in 1973: William Peter Blatty‘s The Exorcist, directed by William Friedkin. An unholy spectacle for Boxing Day! I was 8 when this groundbreaking movie came out; it’s di…

The 6 Best Broadway Shows of 2023

After a Year of Pullback, Podcast Industry Hopes to Regroup In 2024 — With an AI Boost by Caitlin Huston

Going into 2024, podcasting executives remain incredibly bullish on growth in the sector, with an eye to creating multiple revenue streams for creators and using artificial intelligence and …

2023 in Review: The Movers and Moments of the Year by JK

Every year, there are huge hits, bog flops, news makers and fan favorites, scandals and groundbreaking ideas in the theater scene. And when we pause to review the year just ending, we always…

Ms. Pat, star of two BET shows, makes time for a comedy tour stop at the Funny Bone by Christopher Arnott

Comedy sensation Ms. Pat, star of "The Ms. Pat Show" and "Ms. Pat Settles It," does her stand-up act at the Funny Bone in Manchester Dec. 29 and 30.

AS 2023 COMES TO AN END … By Peter Filichia

No, Oxford’s “Word of the Year” for 2023 is not a nickname for a character in GREASE. But by now, you probably know that “rizz” doesn’t refer to Rizzo. It’s a short way of sayi…

Cabaret (Series Finale!!) by Musicalsplaining

Former MusicalSplaining queen Lindsay Ellis joins us as we gather FOR THE LAST TIME to discuss the Fosse and Mendes versions about the goings on in Weimar Germany's Kit Kat Club. Musicals ar…

Sondheim Was a Critical Darling. Since His Death, He’s a Hitmaker, Too. by Michael Paulson

The musicals of Stephen Sondheim often struggled at the box office during his lifetime, but since his death several have become huge hits on Broadway.

SEEN: Oh What Fun! holiday luncheon by Patricia Sheridan / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

First Night, Commonheart Secret Show, Cirque Christmas and other things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Joe Kwaczala bringing unique brand of yinzer comedy to Club Cafe show by Joshua Axelrod / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The McCandless native will be performing Wednesday night at the South Side venue.

Best Arts Photos of 2023 by Marysa Greenawalt, Laura O’neill, Jolie Ruben and Amanda Webster

Deadheads, ballerinas and Mick Jagger: As 2023 winds down, revisit a memorable handful of the thousands of images commissioned by our photo editors that capture the year in culture.

What if Dance Could Save the World? by Gia Kourlas

Over the past year, dance has shown its broader worth, from stage to film, #balletcore to music videos, TikTok tutorials to movement classes.

The Cast Shares Their Favorite Lines | THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE by A Beautiful Noise Musical

The story of the legendary Neil Diamond comes to life on stage in a gripping and uplifting new musical. Now on Broadway. Tickets now on sale! Learn more about #ABeautifulNoiseMusical at htt…