Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Richard Foreman, Iconoclastic Playwright and Impresario, Dies at 87 by Anita Gates

The Ontological-Hysteric Theater, which he founded in 1968, presented more than 50 of his plays, among them “My Head Was a Sledgehammer” and “Permanent Brain Damage.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:24PM
Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Major Broadway star joins And Just Like That season 3 in a top-secret role - The Mirror US

As for LuPone, she is known for her work on and off the Broadway stage. She has appeared in productions such as The Roommate, Anything Goes, Sweeney ...

SOURCE: Google at 06:23PM

January 2025 New York Theater Openings

Below is a calendar of selected theater opening* this month in New York, including one Broadway show, Sanaz Toossi's Pulitzer Prize winning ...

SOURCE: Google at 06:23PM

Broadway's 'Eureka Day' Extends Its Run Through February 2eurek - TicketNews

Originally slated to close on January 19, 2025 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, Broadway's “Eureka Day” will now run through February 2.

SOURCE: Google at 06:23PM

Broadway Shows Opening and Closing In January and February | Times Square Chronicles

Broadway Shows Opening and Closing In January and February · Linda Lavin: A Radiant Star Who Lit Up Hearts and Stages (1937–2024) · 2ST's “Cult of Love” ...

SOURCE: Google at 06:23PM

Broadway's 'Wicked' Becomes First Show to Gross Over $5 Million in a Single Week

The achievement comes during what was the highest-grossing Christmas week for Broadway since 2018. The 33 shows currently running brought in $55.8 ...

SOURCE: Google at 06:23PM

'The Outsiders' director, cast talks the Tony Award-winning Broadway show - ABC News

'The Outsiders' director, cast talks the Tony Award-winning Broadway show · ABC News' Gio Benitez sat down with director Danya Taymor and cast member ...

SOURCE: Google at 06:23PM

Family Provides Update On Broadway Dancer Who Went Missing Three Months Ago

Zelig Williams, acclaimed Broadway dancer, is still missing after disappearing three months ago in South Carolina.

SOURCE: Google at 06:23PM

Opinion | What Linda Lavin Whispered to Me About Love and Need - The New York Times

She was radiant on Broadway and off then, in some of my favorite plays — Jon Robin Baitz's “Other Desert Cities,” Nicky Silver's “The Lyons” and ...

SOURCE: Google at 06:23PM

Broadway in Atlanta's production of '& Juliet' explores all forms of love

Rachel Webb, star of Broadway's '& Juliet,' discusses the empowering journey of Juliet and the show's unique twist on love.

SOURCE: Google at 06:23PM

Highly Recommended Theater: ELEANOR (Laguna Playhouse) by Tony Frankel

“You not only have a right to be an individual. You have a responsibility.” — Eleanor Roosevelt Laguna Playhouse has announced that Mary Roosevelt, a direct descendant of Eleanor Roose…

SOURCE: stageandcinema.com at 06:23PM

Josh Gad Had to Explain Recent ‘Star Wars’ Lore to Mel Brooks During a Pitch Meeting for ‘Spaceballs’ Sequel by Andrés Buenahora

Mel Brooks, who helmed the classic “Star Wars” parody “Spaceballs,” has not returned to the franchise since his 1987 feature. And at a pitch meeting for the “Spaceballs” sequel, …

SOURCE: Variety at 06:23PM

‘Wicked’ Tops December as 2024 U.K., Ireland Box Office Matches 2023 With $1.3 Billion by Naman Ramachandran

December 2024 delivered a robust close to the year for the U.K. and Ireland box office, generating £115.5 million ($143.5 million), a 21% increase compared to December 2023’s £95.5 milli…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:23PM

Nicole Kidman Pays Tribute to Her Late Mother While Ariana Grande Jokingly Thanks Botox and Juvederm at Palm Springs Awards by Clayton Davis

The Palm Springs International Film Awards was an evening brimming with emotion, highlighted by a heartfelt tribute from Nicole Kidman, who received the International Star Award for her perf…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:23PM

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Reveal Which ‘Wicked’ Deleted Scenes They Were ‘Gutted’ to See Cut by Marc Malkin

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are revealing which scenes cut from “Wicked” left them most heartbroken to see deleted from the Jon M. Chu-directed movie. Several of the scenes are featu…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:23PM
Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Playbill Project Opportunity: Figured a few of you on here might want to submit for it ... - Facebook

https://playbill.com/job/seeking-actors-and- performers-for-free-web-design-trade- project/7e3cd88c-b7fe-4209-9f5a-2aebfa89ae3b · May be a graphic of ...

SOURCE: Google at 04:32PM
Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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'Singin' in the Rain,' 'Ain't Misbehavin',' and More Enter Public Domain

January 1, 2025 was Public Domain Day, when copyrighted works from 1929 and sound recordings from 1924 entered the US public domain. Learn more about this year's additions here!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:15PM
Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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SOLVING THE MYSTERY OF AN ELIZABETHAN CARD TRICK by Robert Shuman

(From the BBC, 1/1/2025; Photo: Colin Beveridge sat down with a pack of cards in a bid to solve the puzzle, BBC.) More than four centuries ago, a Shakespearean theatre owner in London noted …

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 02:36PM

Video: Danya Taymor and Emma Pittman Talk THE OUTSIDERS on Good Morning America

Watch Director Danya Taymor and cast member Emma Pittman discuss the success of THE OUTSIDERS with Gio Benitez on Good Morning America in the video here!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:12PM

Two Other Vaudeville Books by Trav S.D.

The post I started working on for today turned out to be a real bear, so I decided to kick the can down the road on that tone ’til next year. As a stop-gap, today I share a post I had inte…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 02:12PM
Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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“OOH, OOH, WILDCAT!” by Ron Fassler

Keith Andes and Lucille Ball in a playful moment in “Wildcat” (1960). Photo by Friedman-Abeles.January 4, 2025: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler When an actor is involved in …

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 01:39PM
Saturday, January 4, 2025 at noon (Broadway Time)
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January 2025 New York Theater Openings by New York Theater

Below is a calendar of selected theater opening* this month in New York, including one Broadway show, Sanaz Toossi’s Pulitzer Prize winning “English,” which is transferring intact fro…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 12:37PM

5 Shows I Most Want to See in Spring 2025 by Jan Simpson

Some theater-goers lust after seeing big-name stars and there will be plenty of them for those folks to see in the upcoming spring season, from theater-grown ones like Idina Menzel in Redwoo…

SOURCE: Broadway & Me at 12:18PM

What Is the Best Broadway Overture Ever?

Which Broadway overtures stand out as ovation-worthy? The opinion might be a little bit biased at the Majestic Theatre, but when BroadwayWorld asked the question just last month, the resound…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00PM
Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Here's a look at the works that will enter the public domain this year—often an indication ... - Threads

playbill.com/artic… An American in Paris, Popeye: What's Going Into Public Domain in 2025? playbill.

SOURCE: Google at 09:06AM

Disney's The Lion King Jr. Nala Cast at Riverdale Children's Theatre - PLAYBILLder

playbill vip · HOME · HOW IT WORKS · FAQs · LOG IN · Get Started Free Admission. Search Playbills ... Playbill.com PlaybillStore.com. Copyright © 2025 ...

SOURCE: Google at 09:06AM

"The Pyramid," a new musical parody of "Dance Moms," is set to debut in a concert ... - Threads

playbill.com/artic… ... Photo by Francisco Gella on January 02, 2025. May be an image of 1 ... 's Fall 2024 run of helenpickettchoreographer and james.

SOURCE: Google at 09:06AM
Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Actor Jessica Brown Findlay looks back: ‘I was told I would never dance again. It was devastating – but also a gift’ by Harriet Gibsone

The Downton Abbey star on being a goofy kid, coping with a terrible blow, and why she doesn’t struggle with impostor syndrome This photo was taken in my garden in Cookham. I’m in my Osh…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:32AM
Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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CeeLo Green stirs controversy for wearing Confederate flag by Tribune News Service

ATLANTA — CeeLo Green is the latest musician to turn the Confederate flag into a fashion statement. The singer and rapper donned a Confederate flag hoodie in an Instagram post shared on Th…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

What to stream: ‘The Traitors’ returns, Noah Wyle back in scrubs and Lori Loughlin in a police drama by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press Noah Wyle going back to an emergency room for his new series “The Pitt” and Lana Wilson’s lauded documentary about psychics “Look Into My Eyes” are some of …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

This week in CT arts plays tribute to Taylor Swift, Jimmy Buffett, The Beatles and more by Christopher Arnott

The Courant's arts picks for Jan. 5-11 include a whole lot of tribute bands, the latest "Dancing with the Stars" tour at Mohegan Sun and a garage punk show at Cafe Nine.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Marcus Brigstocke: ‘I’ve been in recovery for various addictions all my adult life’ by Rosanna Greenstreet

The comedian on gaining and losing weight, taking two-hour baths, and a sexy dream involving Jimmy Carr Born in Surrey, Marcus Brigstocke, 51, was the winner of the BBC New Comedy Award in …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:24AM
Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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WWDTM: Happy New Year Edition! by NPR

This week, we ring in the new year by remembering what made the old one so special, including interviews with Kristin Kish, Bill Cowher, and more!Learn more about sponsor message choices: po…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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15 cultural highlights to beat the January blues by Culture Staff,roisin O'Connor,ellie Harrison,katie Rosseinsky,louis Chilton and Helen Coffey

From brand new TV series to art exhibitions, theatre performances and Oscar-worthy films, our culture team have you covered for entertainment this month

SOURCE: The Independent at 02:02AM
Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Hugh Jackman Hops into His Interview to Talk Wolverine Workout Routine | Fallon Flashback by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Hugh Jackman talks about being on the cover of Men’s Health, his X-Men: Days of Future Past workout preparations and being asked to host the Tony Awards. (Original Air Date: May 21, 2014 -…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:01AM

Harlem Stage: Amplifying Global Majority Voices | One to One by CUNY TV

Sheryl McCarthy interviews Dr. Indira Etwaroo, CEO and Artistic Director of Harlem Stage, an influential arts institution in Harlem that has supported artists of color for over 40 years. Dr.…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:01AM

Get a 'Clue': Broadway's John Treacy Egan did and finds a new route to Broadway | Iowa

John Treacy Egan considers himself “the oldest living 'Clue' member” in the touring production's current cast.

SOURCE: Google at 01:01AM

'Back to the Future' Broadway stars Roger Bart, Casey Likes look back - Asbury Park Press

Time is a fickle thing. Just ask Roger Bart and Casey Likes, who make time bend to their will onstage in the Broadway musical "Back to the Future.

SOURCE: Google at 01:01AM

"Come From Away" cast member chats about playing a character based on Austin man

a breathtaking musical based on a remarkable true story is arriving in austin tomorrow. Broadway in Austin presents the hit Broadway show "Come ...

SOURCE: Google at 01:01AM

25 Broadway People to Watch in 2025

As the new year begins, Broadway fans are looking ahead to the 2025 Broadway season, which is bound to be filled with countless star-making (and ...

SOURCE: Google at 01:01AM

Theater Talk: Broadway passings of note in 2024 - WBFO

This week on Theater Talk, Anthony and Peter note the passing of Broadway stars in 2024. For 32 years (as of November 2024), Theater Talk has been ...

SOURCE: Google at 01:01AM

Search Continues For Broadway Dancer Three Months After Disappearance - Deadline

The search continues for Zelig Williams three months after the Broadway dancer went missing in a wooded area in his home state of South Carolina.

SOURCE: Google at 01:01AM

Broadway Poll: Spring 2025 Show You Most Want To See - New York Theater

Choose the show that you are most looking forward to, among the 20 that (so far) have firm opening dates on Broadway between now and April 27, ...

SOURCE: Google at 01:01AM

Emmy winner Kit Connor talks starring in Broadway's "Romeo and Juliet" - CBS News

Emmy winner Kit Connor talks starring in Broadway's "Romeo and Juliet". Known for his Emmy-winning role in "Heartstopper" and playing young Elton John ...

SOURCE: Google at 01:01AM

Greg Hildreth to join 'Chicago' on Broadway

The Broadway production of “Chicago” will welcome a new principal player. Greg Hildreth will step into the role of Amos Hart on Jan. 6.

SOURCE: Google at 01:01AM

Gary Gulman gets personal in 'Grandiloquent' off Broadway | New York Theatre Guide

In the solo show that marks his Off-Broadway debut, the comedian looks to strike a balance between moving audiences and making them laugh.

SOURCE: Google at 01:01AM

Highly anticipated Broadway shows for 2025 - YouTube

Ruthie Fierberg, the executive editor of Broadway News, gives a rundown of the new shows coming to the great white way this year.

SOURCE: Google at 01:01AM

Columbia Theatre-makers Join Buzzy 'Sunset Boulevard' on Broadway | School of the Arts

Director Jamie Lloyd's minimalist rendition of Sunset Boulevard was one of the most anticipated Broadway openings this season. By. Ellice Lueders.

SOURCE: Google at 01:01AM

'Make A Wish': Broadway musical 'Kimberly Akimbo' comes to Sacramento - YouTube

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

SOURCE: Google at 01:01AM

A chance meeting between Delia Ephron and Julianna Marguiles begat a subtly Jewish ...

The “ER” star plays Ephron in “Left on Tenth,” a Broadway adaptation of the writer's memoir of surviving cancer and getting a second chance at love.

SOURCE: Google at 01:01AM

Young performers shine in Roosevelt School District's annual Broadway event

“Our students poured their dedication, passion and talents into performances of songs and scenes from their favorite Broadway shows,” said ...

SOURCE: Google at 01:01AM

'Disney's Frozen the Broadway Musical' mega-hit of season at Paramount Theatre in Aurora

"Disney's Frozen the Broadway Musical" is a mega-hit of the season at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora; the stars are speaking out.

SOURCE: Google at 01:01AM
Saturday, January 4, 2025 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Chloe Fineman wants to go 'All In' on her Broadway dreams | New York Theatre Guide

Chloe Fineman wants to go 'All In' on her Broadway dreams. The Saturday Night Live star makes her debut in All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich, ...

SOURCE: Google at 12:57AM

Sara Bareilles Talks with Rachel Syme

The songwriter and performer on her journey from pop music to theatre, with a live performance of “Gravity.”

SOURCE: The New Yorker Subscription at 12:57AM

The West End is enjoying a theatre revival. Can Broadway keep up?

The trend is a decisive shift in the balance between two cities that have long vied to be the world capital of the stage

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:57AM

Cynthia Erivo Hopes to Keep Creating Work That Will ‘Resonate and Hopefully Move People’ by Jazz Tangcay

Back in 2019, Cynthia Erivo received the Palm Springs International Film Festival’s Breakthrough Performance Award. Just six years later, she will be lauded with Variety’s Creative Impac…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:57AM

Making the Public Domain Even More Horrifying: Modest Proposals for Turning 1920s Classics Into Slasher Fare, From Mickey to Hemingway (Column) by Chris Willman

It’s become an annual ritual: Every Jan. 1, more classic works of art or characters enter the public domain, and exploitation filmmakers with a tiny budget and a big taste for grisliness a…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:57AM

Bruce Springsteen Says Jeremy Allen White ‘Sings Very Well’ in Upcoming Biopic: It’s an ‘Interpretation of Me’ That Fans ‘Will Deeply Reco by Ellise Shafer

Bruce Springsteen is providing more insight to his upcoming biopic starring Jeremy Allen White, saying that “The Bear” star “sings very well” in the film. Titled “Deliver Me From N…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:57AM

London Guys and Dolls Revival Closes January 4 by Andrew Gans

Nicholas Hytner directed the immersive production of the classic musical at the Bridge Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

Under the Radar Festival Kicks Off January 4 by Logan Culwell-Block

International works from 35 companies perform at more than 30 venues across NYC as part of the annual series of experimental theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

High-Grossing Elf Revival Ends Broadway Run January 4 by Logan Culwell-Block

Grey Henson leads the holiday favorite at the Marquis Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
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