Friday, February 7, 2025 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Pharrell Movie Musical GOLDEN Shelved At Universal Pictures

Universal Pictures has permanently shelved Golden, a star-studded musical about Pharrell Williams’ childhood, directed by Michel Gondry (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind).

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:03PM

BroadwayCon 2025 Day 1 Scenes and Scents by New York Theater

Samantha Sehter is the brains – or the nose? – behind “Scents of the Stage,” a brand new company that makes candles that smell like specific Broadway shows – or more precisely, cre…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 10:03PM
Friday, February 7, 2025 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway's Larry Ross Passes Away At Age 88

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of actor Larry Ross, who died at the age of 88 in Philadelphia. Ross died at home on February 5, 2025. Mr. Ross enjoyed a career as an actor,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:39PM

“The Thing About Jellyfish” Explores Tween’s Crisis & Quest—at Berkeley Rep by Emily Mendel

Keith Bunin Adapts Ali Benjamin’s Tantalizing Tale of Life & Jellyfish by Emily S. Mendel What do jellyfish possibly have to do with 12-year-old Suzy’s sudden inability to speak? Th…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:11PM
Friday, February 7, 2025 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Tony-Nominated Actor Tony Roberts Dies At Age 85

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of stage and screen actor Tony Roberts. He was 85 years old.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:57PM

Tony Roberts, ‘Annie Hall’ Actor and Broadway Star, Dies at 85 by J. Kim Murphy

Tony Roberts, who appeared in Woody Allen films including “Annie Hall” while enjoying a long, bountiful career on Broadway, died Friday due to complications of lung cancer. He was 85 yea…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:28PM

Donald Trump Says He Will Fire Kennedy Center Board Members and Name Himself Chairman by Katcy Stephan

President Donald Trump has declared his intention to take over the leadership of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington. D.C. After The Atlantic first reported the …

SOURCE: Variety at 07:09PM

Remembering Carrie Gorn, Philly theater publicist extraordinaire by Cameron Kelsall

For more than 10 years, theater critic Cameron Kelsall heard from publicist Carrie Gorn each week, tirelessly pitching clients’ work with her distinctive joy for the art form. Here at BSR,…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 07:01PM

Watch First Footage of Schmigadoon! on Stage by Josh Darvill

Step into a world of toe-tapping tunes and Golden Age musical magic as Schmigadoon! has made its leap from screen to stage. The new adaptation of the hit Apple TV series has officially premi…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 07:00PM
Friday, February 7, 2025 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Tony Roberts, Nonchalant Fixture in Woody Allen Films, Dies at 85 by Anita Gates

He had an acclaimed Broadway career in musicals and comedies, but moviegoers knew him mostly as the tall, self-assured, easygoing pal to Mr. Allen’s insecure heroes.

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Trump Says He Will Make Himself Chair of the Kennedy Center After Firing Board Members by Caitlin Huston

The President said he had removed the chairman David Rubenstein, saying he did not “share our vision for a Golden Age in Arts and Culture."

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:37PM

Rialto Chatter: Will A WICKED Medley Kick Off The 2025 Academy Awards?

There is much rumor and speculotion that a Wicked medley will open the 2025 Academy Awards, featuring stars Ariana Grande and Cnthia Erivo.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:34PM

Tony Winner Shaina Taub to Perform at Lincoln Center in American Songbook by Kevin Filipski

The concert series, running February through April, will spotlight women and nonbinary artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:02PM

Renée Fleming Returns to the New York Philharmonic This Spring by Fred Plotkin

One of America’s most acclaimed sopranos will headline concerts in February and May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:02PM

The Subtext: Aya Ogawa, In Control by Gabriela

This month Brian talks with playwright, director, and performer Aya Ogawa about “hacking away with a machete” toward a career and directing their own work.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:00PM
Friday, February 7, 2025 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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How the New York Philharmonic Puts Together Its Young People's Concerts by Justin Jay Hines

More than 9,000 public school students will experience a NY Phil concert tailored to them.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:48PM

Trump Dismisses Kennedy Center Board and Reveals Plan to Make Himself Chairman

The President just announced plans to dismiss multiple members of the Kennedy Center board. According to the Atlantic, they include Democrats Mike Donilon, Karine Jean-Pierre, and Chris K…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:47PM

Mrs. Loman *1/2 by Barry Gordin

By: David Sheward February 7, 2025. Sequels of classic plays have a mixed history. Some are total bombs such as the famous flop musical A Doll’s Life which follows Ibsen’s Nora after …

SOURCE: theaterlife at 05:45PM

Video: Cynthia Erivo Explains Unique Recording Process for New Album

In an excerpt from a conversation with CBS News Sunday Morning, Cynthia Erivo shed light on her recording process and what listeners can expect from the album, which is partly autobiographi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:38PM

Brown/Trinity MFA Programs in Acting and Directing Indefinitely Paused

Following a pause initiated in 2023, Brown University and Trinity Repertory Company have decided to indefinitely suspend new admissions to their MFA programs in acting and directing as they …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:28PM

“The Widow Clicquot” reviewed by Pauline Adamek

The legend of one of France’s most prestigious wines is a marvelous story that deserves a lush, big screen treatment. Feminist triumph, astonishing innovation and rich historical context a…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:18PM

American Classical Orchestra: J. S. Bach’s St. John Passion by Edward Kliszus

It was an evening of world-class artists. The chorus characterized their roles with enthusiasm and dynamism, articulating the afflatus of the Passion with precision, drama, and dignity. Bel …

SOURCE: thefrontrowcenter.com at 05:18PM

Bodas de Blood: A Timeless Tragedy Brought to Life at Teatro Círculo by Edward Kliszus

A production of this magnitude is more than just words. It is the heartbeat of the drums, the cry of the sonic intones curated through state-of-the-art synthesizers, and the whisper of foots…

SOURCE: thefrontrowcenter.com at 05:01PM
Friday, February 7, 2025 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Brown/Trinity Acting and Directing MFA Programs Put on Indefinite Pause by Logan Culwell-Block

The programs will continue to operate until all current students have completed their programs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Ryan Silverman Will Lead Industry Readings of New Musical Tesla by Andrew Gans

John Znidarsic will direct the new work from Robert Lindsey-Nassif and Cavan Hallman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

HADESTOWN TEEN EDITION & More – Check Out This Week's Top Stage Mags

Check out this week's top virtual show programs from BroadwayWorld's Stage Mag! This week includes productions from Find Your Light, Pump House Theatre Watford, and Crossett High School Aud…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:46PM

See Idina Menzel and the Cast of Redwood Touch the Sky in These First-Look Production Photos by Broadway.com

Redwood, the new Broadway musical starring Tony Award winner Idina Menzel, is now in performances at the Nederlander Theatre where the show celebrates its official opening February 13. The…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:42PM

Caregivers for NYC Seniors: Rewarding Part-Time Job Opportunities | Playbill

To apply, please email a relevant work resume and your contact information. Be sure to mention that you first saw this posting on playbill.com and we ...

SOURCE: Google at 04:42PM

Don't lose your head! We have the newest look at SIX the Musical Live! - Facebook

Matthew Lombardo's new semi-autobiographical play Conversations With Mother begins its run at Off- Broadway's Theatre 555 tonight. PLAYBILL.COM.

SOURCE: Google at 04:42PM

Brandon Victor Dixon, Tony Goldwyn & More to Join Vineyard Theatre 2025 Gala

The initial line-up of stars has been set for Vineyard Theatre's Annual Gala. The Gala will honor Emmy Award-winning actor and longtime Vineyard artist Joe Morton. See who is taking part and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:37PM

My First Ex-Husband by Lydia Singer

Joy Behar and a rotating cast of female celebrities find humor in divorce in "My First Ex-Husband," a new show at the MMAC Theater.  Directed by Randal Myler, the evening chronicles tales o…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 04:33PM

English by Elyse Trevers

It’s not easy for an adult to learn a new language. If you ever tried, you will connect with the characters in “English” the 2023 Pulitzer Prize-winning play for Drama by playwright Sa…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 04:25PM

‘Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends’ announces new cast members ahead of pre-Broadway engagement by Hayley Levitt For Broadway.com

The show begins performances February 8 at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles ahead of its Broadway engagement this spring.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:10PM

Videos You Missed This Week: URINETOWN, JUST IN TIME and More

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season has officially begun. Catch up on all the latest from the week end…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:03PM

Video: New Clips from URINETOWN with Keala Settle, Rainn Wilson and More

What is Urinetown? Urinetown is now! Check out more scenes from Urinetown at New York City Center Encores!, including 'Mr. Cladwell,' 'Follow Your Heart,' and 'Privelege to Pee.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:00PM
Friday, February 7, 2025 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Mandy Patinkin To Play Mob Boss Anthony Accardo in JFK Thriller November 1963 by Margaret Hall

The film purports to examine the Chicago Outfit’s alleged involvement in the JFK assassination, drawing directly from firsthand accounts and insights from the family of crime boss Sam Gian…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:48PM

Will Van Dyke-Jeff Talbott Musical Fuzzy Sets World Premiere at Barrington Stage by Logan Culwell-Block

The Massachusetts company's newly announced summer season also includes Mario Correa's N/A, Rajiv Joseph's King James, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:48PM

Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends Announces New Cast Members Ahead of Pre-Broadway Engagement by Hayley Levitt

Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends begins performances February 8 at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles ahead of its Broadway engagement this spring. With the start of its p…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:42PM

Video: Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, & Jason Weaver Reunite for 'Hakuna Matata' Performance at the Hollywood Bowl

Disney has debuted the performance of Hakuna Matata from The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl. In the video, original performers Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, and Jason Weaver reunite for a ren…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:33PM

Jenna Dewan to Host Opening Night Party for Milestone LA Art Show by Chris Gardner

In the wake of L.A.'s catastrophic wildfires, the LA Art Show will donate to the California Community Foundation's Wildlife Recovery Fund. The fair runs Feb. 20-23.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:00PM
Friday, February 7, 2025 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Steinberg Playwright Awards, 121 Project Recipients, Blackburn Finalists by Guesteditor

A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:48PM

Watch: Schmigadoon! Becomes a Stage Musical at The Kennedy Center by Logan Culwell-Block

Alex Brightman, Sara Chase, Kevin Del Aguila, and more star in the satire of Golden Age musicals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

Photos: STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S OLD FRIENDS New Rehearsal Shots

Center Theatre Group will present the North American premiere of Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:39PM

Broadway Demographic Report 2023-24 season: The tourists are back! by Ken Davenport

This week, the Broadway League dropped its latest demographic report,... The post Broadway Demographic Report 2023-24 season: The tourists are back! first appeared on Ken Davenport.

SOURCE: kendavenport.com at 02:19PM

8 Broadway Shows for Your Valentine's Day Date

Nothing says 'I love you' like tickets to a Broadway show! This February 14, celebrate love and romance from the audience of a Broadway theatre. Need help picking the perfect production? We…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:11PM

VIDEO: SCHMIGADOON! World Premiere at the Kennedy Center

The stage version of Schmigadoon! has made its world premiere at the Kennedy Center. Get a first look at the cast in action in all-new video. Schmigadoon! is based on the Emmy® Award–winn…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:08PM
Friday, February 7, 2025 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Matt Bogart, Chelsea Packard, & Jessica Grov Will Lead Revised SENSE & SENSIBILITY at Encore Musical Theatre

The Encore Musical Theatre Company will present the Michigan premiere of Sense & Sensibility, a romantic new chamber musical with book, music, and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Paul Gordo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:52PM

Daniel Quadrino

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Viral TikTok Musical 355 to Make 54 Below Debut With All-Teen Cast & Writers

The all-teen musical 355 that went viral on TikTok is coming to 54 Below! 355 is an original musical entirely written and performed by teens that follows spies in war-stricken 18th century …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:49PM

Jenna Bainbridge

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Sophia Tzougros

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JD Taylor

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Video: New York City Center's Urinetown Is 'the Truth—With a Gag Attached to Everything' by Molly Higgins, Jeffrey Vizcaíno

Jordan Fisher, Keala Settle, Kevin Cahoon, and more are starring in the Encores! production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

Photos: Idina Menzel Gets In the Leaves in Broadway's Redwood by Logan Culwell-Block

New production shots give a first look at the Wicked Tony winner's new musical at the Nederlander Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

Greg Stuhr

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Helperbot Next Door with Maybe Happy Ending's Helen J Shen, Episode 1: Get Into It by Hayley Levitt

Helen J Shen is making her Broadway debut in the robot romcom Maybe Happy Ending, pairing up with Darren Criss for its futuristic and life-affirming will-they-won't-they. And like in al…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:32PM

Imani Rousselle

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Andrew Polk

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Ballet superstar Carlos Acosta: ‘Dance was salvation. My life depended on it’ by Lyndsey Winship

Ballet has always been more than just a job for Carlos Acosta. And as director of Birmingham Royal Ballet, he is trying to make it bigger than ever – even in the face of brutal cuts and th…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:24PM

Stewart Lee Vs the Man-Wulf review - fur flies as the beast is unleashed by Brian Logan

Oxford PlayhouseMorphing from shock-jock lupine to hand-wringing liberal, Lee lambasts the comedy of cruelty in scathing, slapstick style ‘Sick of comedy, sick of me, sick of my own though…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:24PM

KS6: Small Forward review – Belarusian basketball star tells high-energy story of becoming a dissident by David Jays

Barbican, London Katsiaryna Snytsina gives a merrily messy account, complete with deft displays of her ball skills, of being driven from sport into politics In this new piece by Belarus Free…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:24PM

Fuzzy

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Тim Rice – 80: The Нero and His Many Anniversaries. Part II by Lisa Monde

The first part of this interview is available here. Tim Rice has been lucky to work with many talented composers and musicians throughout his long creative life. In addition to Andrew Lloyd …

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 01:02PM
Friday, February 7, 2025 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Five Evenings

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West Side Story

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Video: Go Inside the Choreography Process for The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl by Molly Higgins, Logan Culwell-Block

The starry 30th anniversary concerts—which included Nathan Lane, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Eichner—is now available to stream on Disney+.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Chelsea Packard, Matt Bogart, Jessica Grové to Star in Revised Sense & Sensibility by Margaret Hall

Amended by creator Paul Gordon, the new production will premiere in Dexter, Michigan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Photos: First Look at REDWOOD With Idina Menzel, De’Adre Aziza & More

A first look at Idina Menzel in Redwood on Broadway has arrived. The new photos feature De’Adre Aziza, Michael Park, Zachary Noah Piser, and Khaila Wilcoxon in the new musical, now in pre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:31PM

New French-Language PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Film in the Works

A French-language adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera will soon begin production, with a cast that includes Deva Cassel, Julien De Saint Jean, and Romain Duris. The movie is aimed at youn…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:27PM

42nd Street

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Jenna Bainbridge joining the Bway cast of Wicked is the most excited I've been about ... - Threads

playbill.com/artic… ... Photo by Megan Swanson on February 06, 2025. May be a meme of 2 ... This home ain't homing without a dog. I miss my baby so much.

SOURCE: Google at 12:18PM

Rami Malek and Brie Larson Try Sophocles in London by Houman Barekat

Sophocles is suddenly everywhere on the city’s stages. In concurrent shows, Rami Malek is playing Oedipus and Brie Larson is taking on Elektra.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:18PM

Jennifer Morris

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Fran Kanz

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In Ratmansky’s ‘Paquita,’ Worlds Collide to Make a Ballet Big Bang by Gia Kourlas

Alexei Ratmansky creates a joyful new “Paquita” for New York City Ballet, giving the dancers a classical frame in which to find new versions of themselves.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:15PM

Carter Hudson

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Georgia Heers

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Paul Gross

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It’s Getting Tired, Mildred (and the Genealogy of the Soap Opera) by Trav S.D.

This is a public apology — published permanently into the public record for all to see. Ten years ago a very good friend launched a monthly theatrical series and cast it with about two doz…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 12:06PM

Exclusive: SIX Star Kelsie Watts Sings WICKED, CATS & More Around the House Before Broadway Debut

Kelsie Watts' Broadway debut has been a longtime coming. Watch a video of The Voice alum performing songs from Wicked, Cats, The Bodyguard, and Dreamgirls before she makes her Broadway debut…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:04PM

From Lawer to Lyricist/Librettist: An Artist Profile of Jill Ohayon by Morgan Skolnik

Jill Ohayon grew up believing there were only two respectable career paths: doctor or lawyer. And so she chose the latter and carried on with her life… but musical theater kept calling.  …

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 12:04PM

Review Roundup: Joy Behar's MY FIRST EX-HUSBAND Off-Broadway

The world premiere of MY FIRST EX-HUSBAND, a new show by Joy Behar, directed by Randal Myler, is now officially open Off-Broadway at MMAC Theater. See what the critics are saying and read th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00PM
Friday, February 7, 2025 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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An alcoholic wakes up on the shore of Cherry Creek Reservoir in new play | Theater review by Lisa Kennedy

“The Reservoir” is a memory play. It is also a memory-loss play. The dance between the two is at the heart of Jake Brasch’s semi-autobiographical dramatic comedy about a college studen…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 11:48AM

Clark Gregg

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Ilana Glazer

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Video: Kieran Culkin Talks GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Rehearsals, Oscar Nom on THE TONIGHT SHOW

On Thursday, Kieran Culkin visited The Tonight Show to discuss returning to Broadway in the new production of Glengarry Glen Ross, his Oscar nomination for A Real Pain, and more. Watch the i…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM

Photos: Annaleigh Ashford, Tim Meadows, and David Cross in ALL IN on Broadway

Annaleigh Ashford, Tim Meadows, and David Cross, joined Lin-Manuel Miranda this week in All In: Comedy About Love at the Hudson Theatre. See photos here!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:24AM

L Morgan Lee, Adam Kantor, More Will Celebrate Work of Jonathan Larson at 92NY by Andrew Gans

James C. Nicola will host Louder than Words: The Songs and Legacy of Jonathan Larson.

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Joe Forbich

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Glenn Fleshler

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Elektra, Duke of York's Theatre review - Brie Larson's London stage debut is angry but inert by Matt Wolf

Brie Larson makes a brave West End debut that, alas, misfires We live in tragic times given over to cataclysmic events that require outsized emotions in return. That may be one reason to ac…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 11:12AM

Mandy Patinkin and John Travolta Join Thriller Film NOVEMBER 1963

Tony-winner Mandy Patinkin, along with Grease and Hairspray star John Travolta, will be co-starring in a new film revolving around the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:08AM

R. Ward Duffy

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2025 Broadway spring preview of plays includes ‘Othello,’ ‘Good Night, and Good Luck,’ and 6 others by Jeffrey Kare

We’re about halfway through the 2024-25 Broadway season, and there are eight productions of plays (six new, two revivals) set to open this spring. Could any of them contend at this year’…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:00AM
Friday, February 7, 2025 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Photos: Inside Rehearsals for URINETOWN at Encores!

Performances are now underway for Encores! City Center's production of Urinetown, featuring Jordan Fisher, Keala Settle, Rainn Wilson, and more. Check out photos from inside rehearsals here.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:40AM

KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN to Hold Private Screening for International Distributors

Following its world premiere at Sundance, Kiss of the Spider Woman is continuing to look for a distributor. The Jennifer Lopez-led musical film will hold a private screening next week for po…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:36AM

Will Dagger

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Mac Brandt

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George Clooney

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Māyā Musical Sets London Industry Workshop by Molly Higgins

The work tells the story of aspiring poet Maya Mehta in the midst of the Indian independence movement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Watch the Trailer for Six Live Stage Capture by Molly Higgins, Andrew Gans

The hit musical was filmed live at London's Vaudeville Theatre with its original West End cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

The Lion King Sets Return to Australia in 2026 by Andrew Gans

The international hit Disney musical will play Sydney later this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Spectra Media Collective Launches New Online Theatre Database by Molly Higgins

The online community includes detailed information about a multitude of shows, from Broadway to educational theatre, and allows theatremakers to network with one another.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

The Reviews Are In for Still Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block, Molly Higgins

Melissa Gilbert and Mark Moses star in the Lia Romeo play, directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Watch Cast of Signature's In the Heights Perform 'Carnaval del Barrio' by Andrew Gans

James Vásquez is directing Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes' Tony-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

What Did Reviewers Think of Joy Behar's My First Ex-Husband Off-Broadway? by Margaret Hall, Andrew Gans

Randal Myler directs the rotating cast of the new show penned by the View co-host.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Wicked's Paul Tazewell Wins Costume Designers Guild Award by Margaret Hall

The Tony-winning designer has also donated a Shiz University costume to auction in support of the IATSE Emergency Relief Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

WICKED Movie, CONCLAVE & More Win Costume Designers Guild Awards- Full List of Winners

Winners have been announced for the 27th CDGA (Costume Designers Guild Awards), including Paul Tazewell for his costume work on the Wicked movie adaptation. Take a look at the full list of w…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:16AM

Antigone [on strike] review – shades of Shamima Begum as Sophocles’s rebel royal is exiled by Arifa Akbar

Park theatre, London This retelling of the princess’s story makes her a formerly radicalised teen stranded in Syria – but the immersive staging often gets in the way The story of Sophocl…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:06AM

Hamilton at the Peace Center by Jeff Catanese

The current national tour’s cast and crew deserve all the flowers.

SOURCE: ashevillestages.com at 10:00AM
Friday, February 7, 2025 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Review Roundup: STILL, Starring Melissa Gilbert and Mark Moses

The Colt Coeur production of Still by Lia Romeo and directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt, stars Melissa Gilbert and Mark Moses. The 8-week return engagement just opened at The Sheen Center for…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:56AM

THE OUTSIDERS to Hold Open Casting Call For Ponyboy Curtis & Johnny Cade

The Outsiders will hold an open casting call for the roles of Ponyboy Curtis and Johnny Cade this month. The call is for the national tour, as well as future Broadway replacements. Find out…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:46AM

Exclusive: Dessie Moynihan to retire from Shubert Organization by Ruthie Fierberg

The vice president of creative projects has been with the company for 36 years.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:42AM

Photos: George Clooney Introduces the Broadway Cast of GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK

The best of broadway gathered at the Winter Garden Theater, where George Clooney, Grant Heslov and director David Cromer, announced the full cast for Good Night, and Good Luck. Check out p…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:27AM

SWEPT AWAY Cast Recording Is Now Available to Stream

Brian Usifer, Chris Miller, Will Van Dyke, and Gigi Pritzker released the Swept Away (Original Broadway Cast Recording), featuring music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Find out whe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:20AM

Stage Door Network and Stage Write Software Launch Stage Door Pass Social Network by Molly Higgins

Theatre fans can use the platform to rate and review shows, track attendance, interact with artists, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12AM

The Rooms Where it Happened: Lost Photos From the Chateau Marmont by Lexy Perez

A rediscovered book about the legendary hotel — a shabby chic center of Hollywood creativity and debauchery for nearly 100 years — proves that nothing changes there except the names and …

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00AM
Friday, February 7, 2025 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Lauded film based in Hartford and directed by CT native wins award at Sundance Film Festival by Christopher Arnott

"Ricky," the first feature film by Hartford native Rashad Frett, won a directing award at the Sundance Festival in Utah and earned rave reviews from film critics.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 08:52AM

Archeophone Takes Home Two Grammys! by Trav S.D.

We are kvelling big time for our friends Rich Martin and Meagan Hennessey of Archeophone Records, for chalking up two Grammy Awards for the album I told you about last August Centennial: Kin…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:48AM

‘Urinetown’ finally has the orchestrations of Bruce Coughlin’s dreams by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony Award-winning orchestrator Coughlin reveals how the 2025 Encores! production features the sound he had imagined for Broadway.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:31AM

10 tactics to make algorithm-friendly social posts by Alec Sutherland

Concrete methods to boost shareability and, ultimately, social reach

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:30AM

Berkshire Onstage Review: King James at TheaterWorks Hartford by Mark G. Auerbach

Berkshire Onstage Review of Rajiv Joseph's "King James" at TheaterWorks Hartford. Directed by Rob Ruggiero. A production in partnership with Round House and Barrington Stage.

SOURCE: berkshireonstage.blog at 08:30AM

Troubled Volksbühne Theater Announces Another New Director by Thomas Rogers

Matthias Lilienthal will take over running the Berlin playhouse, which has been lurching from crisis to crisis for years.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:24AM

First Look: The Seagull at the Barbican in Rehearsal by Staff Writer

First look rehearsal images are released for Duncan Macmillan and Thomas Ostermeier’s new version of Chekhov’s masterpiece The Seagull

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:09AM

THISISPOPBABY announces West End premiere of Wake by Staff Writer

THISISPOPBABY announces West End premiere of Wake, an  electrifying Irish variety phenomenon that remixes traditions in a high-octane, heart-thumping celebration of life and connection

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:08AM

Māyā: The Musical from Cheeyang Ng and Eric Sorrels comes to London’s West End for workshop by Staff Writer

Cheeyang Ng along with Eric Sorrels will bring their groundbreaking musical Māyā: The Musical to London’s West End for an invite-only industry workshop

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:08AM

Hadley Fraser to perform live at Cadogan Hall by Staff Writer

West End star Hadley Fraser will perform his first ever solo concert at Cadogan Hall on Sunday 15 June at 6.30pm. The event marks the launch of his upcoming album, Things That Come and Go

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:08AM

Marijuana makes Broadway premiere in Playbill theater magazine ad - MJBizDaily

New York cannabis retailer The Travel Agency has become the first marijuana business to advertise in Playbill theater magazine.

SOURCE: Google at 08:06AM

George Clooney Announce the Cast of 'Good Night, and Good Luck' on Broadway

... and Clark Gregg. George Clooney Announce the Cast of 'Good Night, and Good Luck' on Broadway. 1.9K views · 12 hours ago ...more. Playbill. 226K.

SOURCE: Google at 08:06AM

An Argument That Never Ends: A Review of TimeLine Theatre’s “Debate: Baldwin vs. Buckley” at DePaul University by Hugh Iglarsh

“Debate” is pre-scripted docudrama—an outward sketch of history, rather than an inward exploration of its implications and effects.

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

Today on Broadway: Friday, February 7, 2025 by James Marino

Clooney shares the stage with Ilana Glazer, Clark Gregg, and others, Broadway loves Pedi, Review Roundup: URINETOWN, Guettel and Landau in their 20s, and Burgess is Mary Todd. Oliver Roth ch…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 08:00AM
Friday, February 7, 2025 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Friday 5: 5 Broadway Props by JK

If you think about it, the story of Into the Woods hinges on four central props: a cow as white as milk, a cape as red as blood, hair as yellow as corn, and a slipper as pure as gold. Broa…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:02AM
Friday, February 7, 2025 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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ArtsBeat TV/Radio 2/07/25: Love Letters Opens New Springfield Theatre Venture by Mark G. Auerbach

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 2/07/25 from Westfield Community Programming and 89.5fm/WSKB. A new theatre company in Springfield MA opens with "Love Letters". We chat with Vana Nespor and Brenda Garton.…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:49AM

After Young Thug trial, bill seeks to ‘protect artistic expression’ in court by Tribune News Service

ATLANTA — After Fulton County prosecutors used rap lyrics and tattoos as evidence of gang affiliation in the lengthy trial of Atlanta rapper Young Thug and his alleged associates, a bipart…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

How Jay-Z’s Roc Nation made the Super Bowl halftime show cool again by Tribune News Service

The first Super Bowl halftime show in 1967 featured jazz trumpeter Al Hirt and a pair of student marching bands. This year, Kendrick Lamar, the hottest rapper on the planet, will perform. Th…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

This week’s bestsellers from Publishers Weekly by Tribune News Service

Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, Feb. 1, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Friday, February 7, 2025 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Top 10 Shows to See This Half Term in London with Official London Theatre by Jen Dickson-Purdy

With the February half term fast approaching, there’s no better time to experience the magic of London’s theatre scene. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly fun, classic musicals…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:19AM

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 7, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 7, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00AM
Friday, February 7, 2025 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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CBeebies Rainbow Adventure Returns to Westfield London by Staff Writer

CBeebies Rainbow Adventure – the groundbreaking performer-led experience for pre-school children –  announces its much-anticipated return in March 2025

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 04:59AM

Tell Us In Ten: Alex Austin by Jen Dickson-Purdy

In our profile series Tell Us In Ten, we ask cast members and creatives of top London shows to tell us all about themselves in just 10 questions. From how they got their start in the industr…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 04:14AM
Friday, February 7, 2025 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Tamika Lawrence and more are set to join the cast of off-Broadway's DRAG: THE MUSICAL.

playbill's profile picture · Playbill (@playbill) · February 6, 2025 at 7:14 AM. Broadway is getting a new First Lady! bit.ly/Burge… ohmaryplay.

SOURCE: Google at 12:24AM

Full casting has been announced to join Sadie Sink in John Proctor Is the Villain. - Facebook

Meet the cast of Mariana Da Silva's Ybor City, which will play The Actors' Gang in Culver City later this month. PLAYBILL.COM.

SOURCE: Google at 12:24AM

Conversations With Mother Begins Off-Broadway February 7 by Logan Culwell-Block

Caroline Aaron and Matt Doyle star in the new semi-autobiographical work from Matthew Lombardo about a mother and her gay son.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

Swept Away Broadway Cast Album Releases Digitally February 7 by Logan Culwell-Block

Wayne Duvall, John Gallagher Jr., Adrian Blake Enscoe, and Stark Sands lead the cast of the Avett Brothers musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

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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
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis 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
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime