From Dogs to Lambs to Geese: How Bill Berloni Became Broadway's Go-To Animal Trainer

Playbill's complete round-up of the latest Broadway rush, lottery, standing-room-only (SRO), and student ticket policies. Cast Complete for Marcia ...

National Symphony Orchestra Rings in the New Year with Sara Bareilles and Guests

In last Tuesday's Playbill.com, Andrew Gans writes, “Tony-nominated Waitress composer and recent Into the Woods star Sara Bareilles rings in the ...

Broadway Animal Trainer Bill Berloni in Playbill's My Life in the Theatre - YouTube

... with Bernadette Peters. Broadway Animal Trainer Bill Berloni in Playbill's My Life in the Theatre. 1.2K views · 12 hours ago ...more. Playbill. 223K.

Amabassador Theatre Group Announces New Vienna Project

ATG Entertainment has announced plans to build a new state of the art performing arts space in Vienna. 

January Theater Festivals 2025: from Dodos to Dictators, Gwyneth Paltrow to Yoko Ono by New York Theater

There are almost 100 shows produced by the seven annual theater festivals listed below, all of whom begin in January. Largely experimental, avant-garde, mixed-genre, and at much lower ticket…

Chloe Fineman To Make Broadway Debut In 'All In: Comedy About Love' - iHeart

Chloe Fineman joins the cast of All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich and makes her Broadway debut alongside the star-studded cast that includes ...

Rebecca Henderson '06 debuts on Broadway in 'Cult of Love' - Columbia School of the Arts

Acting alum Rebecca Henderson '06 has made her Broadway debut in Cult of Love. The play, written by Russian Doll showrunner Leslye Headland, is ...

Theater/Arts: Broadway star to sing songs from Michael Bublé at Carpenter Center

Broadway star David Burnham (“Wicked,” and “A Light in the Piazza”) will bring his matchless energy to the Carpenter Performing Arts Center for a ...

Five musical genres Brenda Lee mastered by Cristiana Lombardo

Throughout her extraordinary career, Brenda Lee has transcended genre boundaries and solidified her place as one of the most versatile female artists of the 20th century. Singer-songwriter J…

Kieran Culkin Comes Forward As “Naughty Young Actor” Who Got Mark Ruffalo High On Stage by Glenn Garner

Although Kieran Culkin isn’t a proponent for method acting, sometimes there’s just no competing with the real thing. Following a 2012 interview in which Mark Ruffalo revealed a “naught…

Broadway Week returns with fabulous 2-for-1 deals - TimeOut by Adam Feldman

Half-price tickets go on sale next week in first 2025 edition of the biannual discount fest Broadway Week.

'Make A Wish': Broadway musical 'Kimberly Akimbo' comes to Sacramento | abc10.com

The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical "Kimberly Akimbo" is here in Sacramento! ABC10's Mark S. Allen spoke with the cast. Author: abc10.com.

'Kimberly Akimbo' actor describes traveling Broadway musical - YouTube

The musical depicts the life challenges a teenager has to deal with after being diagnosed with a condition that makes her age faster.

'Life's no dress rehearsal': Broadway hits local stage - WKBN.com

A seven-time Tony award-nominated Broadway show is making its regional premiere on a local stage this weekend.

Chloe Fineman Makes Broadway Debut in All In: Comedy About Love - TheaterMania.com

Chloe Fineman appears in All In: Comedy About Love at Broadway's Hudson Theatre. (© Valerie Terranova). SNL cast member Chloe Fineman made her ...

Broadway Animal Trainer Bill Berloni in Playbill's My Life in the Theatre - YouTube

Did you know that Sandy in the original Broadway production of Annie was a rescue dog? Over the years, animal trainer Bill Berloni has adopted ...

These Broadway shows are coming to Central Florida theatres this year - WKMG

Several touring Broadway shows are coming to Dr. Phillips Center, King Center, The Sharon and Peabody Auditorium.

Tom Viola of Broadway Cares & Veteran Gay/AIDS Activist Bill Bahlman - YouTube

NEW YEAR'S GAY USA SPECIAL Ann & Andy interview for the full hour Tom Viola, leader of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS for 36 years, ...

How this one actress could upset Angelina Jolie and Nicole Kidman at the Golden Globes by Christopher Tsang

We are just days out from the 2025 Golden Globes and several categories are still too close to call. Perhaps the most wide-open race is Best Film Drama Actress With many of the top Oscar co…

Domestic Box Office Falls to $8.75 Billion in 2024 as Movie Theaters Struggle to Recover From Strikes by Rebecca Rubin

Not even the dynamic duos of Joy and Anxiety, Deadpool and Wolverine, Gru and his minions or Paul Atreides and those massive sandworms could push the 2024 box office to pre-pandemic heights.…

Colman Domingo, Timothée Chalamet, Angelina Jolie Among Honorees at the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival by Todd Gilchrist

Spotlighting Oscar hopefuls and international heavy hitters, the Palm Springs Intl. Film Festival kicks off its 36th edition with “Better Man,” an audacious crowd-pleaser in which the ch…

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Tell All on ‘Wicked’ Oscar Buzz, Queer Glinda, That Viral Press Tour and What to Expect From Part 2 by William Earl

Seeing Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in action is a remarkable study in contrasts. Even after months of their omnipresence on social media and TV screens — as fans have consumed every mo…

Watch Sara Bareilles Perform a Fully Orchestrated 'Love Song' in PBS Holiday Special by Andrew Gans

The Waitress composer and star rang in the New Year with the National Symphony Orchestra.

'I Feel Like I'm Just Getting Started': Shaina Taub on Suffs' Broadway Closing and Its Future by Diep Tran

The Tony-winning composer reflects on the day she did Suffs and Ragtime back-to-back, and reveals what she's working on next.

2025 Hollywood & Media Deaths: Photo Gallery & Obituaries by Erik Pedersen

RELATED: Saying Goodbye: A Video Tribute To The Hollywood And Media Figures We’ve Lost In 2024

House on Fire to Have Record Release Show at the Green Room 42

Sasha Alexander and James Tupper to Star in New Production of The Seagull in LA

Everything to Know About the 82nd Annual Golden Globes- How to Stream, Who's Nominated, & More

The highly-anticipated 82nd Annual Golden Globes® will take place on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. The Golden Globes®, often referred to as “Hollywood’s Party o…

House on Fire, a New Musical by Gretchen Cryer and Gracie Hyland, Will Have a Record Release Show at the Green Room 42

Sasha Alexander and James Tupper to Star in New Production of The Seagull in Los Angeles

Arden Theatre Company to Present World Premiere of Holy Grail of Memphis

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3 Predictions for the Theater in 2025

DANCE MOMS Parody Musical THE PYRAMID is Coming to The Green Room 42

The Pyramid: A ‘Dance Moms’ Parody Musical is coming to The Green Room 42 in February! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

25 Broadway People to Watch in 2025

Who should you keep your eye on as the spring season begins and awards season approaches? Check out our list of just 25 performers and creatives to watch out for in the new year! ​ ​

Dinner, Drama, and The Dead: The Return of an Irish Masterpiece

The Dead, 1904 is an immersive, theatrical adaptation of James Joyce’s novella “The Dead,” originally published in his Dubliners collection. Acclaimed literary couple Paul Muldoon and …

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR to be Presented at the Hollywood Bowl This Summer

Jesus Christ Superstar will be presented at the Hollywood Bowl next summer! Learn more about The Hollywood Bowl and what's upcoming in the new 2025 season!

Shaina Taub on Finding Courage, Building a Sisterhood and Finishing Suffs on Her Own Terms by Hayley Levitt

Shaina Taub keeps her two Tony Awards in her dressing room. They sit next to an essay she wrote in second grade titled "Magical Broadway." Beside the essay, a Post-it note reads, "Do it for …

Kit Connor to Appear on CBS Mornings Tomorrow

Kit Connor is set to appear on CBS Mornings tomorrow to discuss Romeo + Juliet, Sam Gold's production of the Shakespeare tragedy. Tune in to CBS to watch Connor on the program Friday, Januar…

Talkin' Broadway - Book Review: "Helen Morgan: The Original Torch Singer and Ziegfeld's Last Star" - 1/2/25 by Mark Dundas Wood

If the name Helen Morgan means anything to people today, it's likely for three salient things. First, there's her captured-for-posterity portrayal of mixed-race singer Julie LaVerne in the J…

Gracie Hyland-Gretchen Cryer Musical House on Fire Will Celebrate Album Release at The Green Room 42 by Logan Culwell-Block

Both writers will perform, alongside Angela Birchett, Tyley Ross, and more.

Which Iconic Tap Number Aligns With Your 2025 January Horoscope? by Yoanna Nikolova, Jeffrey Vizcaíno

Are you looking for love in the new year? Or maybe future career opportunities? The stars are offering some advice.

Cinco Paul Unveils SCHMIGADOON-Themed Alphabet Book

Schmigadoon! creator Cinco Paul has announced that he has co-written a new alphabet book based on the musical series. Written alongside Ray Kampf (who also created the illustrations), the bo…

Cast Complete for Marcia Milgrom Dodge-Directed Waitress at the Olney by Andrew Gans

Performances of the Sara Bareilles-Jessie Nelson musical will begin in February.

See Who's Joining Judy Kaye and Christine Andreas in High Spirits 60th Anniversary Concert at 54 Below by Andrew Gans, Molly Higgins

The Hugh Martin and Timothy Gray musical originally opened on Broadway in 1964.

Video: Can You Solve This 'Theater Etymology' Final Jeopardy?

To close out 2024, Jeopardy featured a potentially difficult final question in the category of 'Theater Etymology.' Rather than a question centering on modern Broadway, the clue harkened bac…

Wicked Becomes First Broadway Show to Gross Over $5 Million in One Week

Countess de Hoernle Theatre at Spanish River Community High School

Video: Patti LuPone Rings in 2025 With Nicole Scherzinger, Cole Escola & More

Sunset Boulevard star Nicole Scherzinger took to Instagram to reveal that she was celebrating New Year's Eve with none other than the original Norma Desmond, Patti LuPone. See a video with C…

Video: Sara Bareilles Performs 'Love Song' from Kennedy Center Concert

In a new clip from Sara Bareilles's New Year's Eve concert, the Tony-winner and multi-hyphenate performs an unforgettable rendition of her Grammy-nominated Song of the Year “Love Song.' …

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's Full Met Gala Performance Unveiled

Last year, Wicked stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo took the stage at the Met Gala to perform a powerful rendition of When You Believe from The Prince of Egypt. Cara Delevingne has just …

Delia Ephron's Left on Tenth Rung in the New Year With Firefighters, Veterans, and Volunteers by Margaret Hall

Partnering with VetTix, FDNY Foundation, and God’s Love We Deliver, the production has donated more than 250 tickets.

And the Final Jeopardy! Category Is... Theatre Etymology by Logan Culwell-Block

It's your time to shine, theatre nerds!

Dance Moms Parody Musical The Pyramid Sets World Premiere Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

Hitting the stage after going viral on TikTok, the work features music and lyrics by James Stryska and Isabel Grace and a book by Erica Molfetto and Molly Russo.

Iain Armitage Visits BIG LITTLE LIES Mom Shailene Woodley at CULT OF LOVE

It was a Big Little Lies reunion at Cult of Love over the weekend as Young Sheldon star Iain Armitage saw Shailene Woodley in Cult of Love. Check out the backstage photo now!

Chloe Fineman Makes Broadway Debut in All In: Comedy About Love

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Meet the Next On Stage Finalists: Gavin Blonda

We are getting to know the Next on Stage Season 5 Top 3. Meet College contestant Gavin Blonda from Rye, New Hampshire.

Exclusive: Dominique Kelley Breaks Down His Viral Choreography from THE GREAT GATSBY

BroadwayWorld is taking you backstage at The Great Gatsby with a four-part video series spotlighting its incredible creators. Watch in this video as Kelley tells us more about the choreo tha…

Saoirse Ronan Shares That She Would Love to Do a Musical

Saoirse Ronan has had a diverse career this far, but now she has revealed that she wants to work on a musical! She also shared that she has been loving the Wicked film adaptation.

January on the London Stage: A Brand-New Producers, a Stoppard Classic, Céline Dion at Sea and More by Matt Wolf

January can be a sleepy time for stage activity in some cities. Not London, though, which is riding high from a wealth of high-profile, pre-Christmas holdovers, alongside a trio of dynamic i…

LEFT ON TENTH Provides Free Tickets to Veterans

Broadway’s Left on Tenth has given back during this holiday season by donating tickets to performances of Left on Tenth to veterans and firefighter organizations in New York City.

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Midsummer in Winter: 12 Creative A Midsummer Night’s Dream PLAYBILLDER Covers From Around the Country by Natan Zamansky

When you make a Playbill with PLAYBILLDER, you can also design your own covers.

Packing Up Polly

Meet the Next On Stage Finalists: Macy Bettwieser

We are getting to know the Next on Stage Season 5 Top 3. Meet High School contestant Macy Bettwieser from Hartford, Vermont.

Cut Edge Collective 10-Minute Play Festival

The Harmony Baptist Church Ladies Auxiliary Christmas Jubilee

Four Old Broads on the High Seas

The Nerd

Beauty and the Beast Bed and Breakfast

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 1/2/2025; Jobs In Development, Education, and More

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 1/2/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

From Dogs to Lambs to Geese: How Bill Berloni Became Broadway's Go-To Animal Trainer by Margaret Hall

Broadway’s animal whisperer spills the secrets behind the stage's most iconic furry friends.

Grace and Matt’s 2025 theatre predictions by Matt Tamanini

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

The Genius of Joe Orton by Trav S.D.

I’ve had a dozen occasions to mention one of my favorite modern playwrights Joe Orton (1933-1967) on this blog. In one post I talked one of his projects, the screenplay he was developing f…

Review Roundup: AIDA Directed by Michael Mayer at the Metropolitan Opera

After being postponed due to the pandemic in the 2020-21 season, The Met's new production of the opera Aida finally opened as part of the 2024/2025 season with a completely new staging, dire…

For Science Fiction Day: Eight Spacey Shows from the Early Days of TV by Trav S.D.

January 2 is the day on which Isaac Asimov celebrated his birthday, and as a consequence it has now been embraced by many as Science Fiction Day. It seems like the perfect time for a brief g…

‘The ungraspable phantom of life’: why puppetry is perfect for plumbing the deep mysteries of Moby-Dick by Sanjoy Roy

Yngvild Aspeli, whose staging of the Melville novel forms the centrepiece of this year’s MimeLondon festival, explains the eerie magic of her craft It is unnerving to be taken backstage af…

Photos: WICKED Float Comes to Pasadena's Rose Parade

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment recently partnered with the Pasadena Tournament of Roses to bring the magic of Wicked to the 136th Rose Parade. Check out photos of the Wicked float …

For Shailene Woodley, Every Day Is Christmas by Alexis Soloski

The actress is starring in the Broadway hit “Cult of Love,” about a dysfunctional family gathered for the holidays. That means another month of caroling.

Photos: Chloe Fineman Joins ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE

Chloe Fineman has joined the rotating cast of All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich and is making her Broadway debut! Check out photos of Fineman in All In here!

Theatre Weekly’s Top Twenty Shows to See in London in 2025 by Greg Stewart

As we usher in 2025, Theatre Weekly rounds up the Top Twenty Shows to See in London in 2025. From timeless classics to groundbreaking new works, we've got an impressive line-up of shows that…

In 'Death Becomes Her,' Jennifer Simard Turns Pain Into Power As Broadway's Undead Diva

Nearly two decades after her Broadway debut, Jennifer Simard has found a role she's come to view as a “wonderful retrospective.” The two-time Tony ...