Photos: LIGHTS OUT: NAT "KING" COLE Opens At New York Theatre Workshop

New York Theatre Workshop is now presenting Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole, written by Tony and Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo and NYTW Artistic Director and Usual Suspect Patricia Mc…

Lena & Chita: Press Meet-And-Greet by Suzanna Bowling

Here is a photo from the day we invited the press to meet-and-greet Lena at an open rehearsal, a few weeks before the now-legendary Lena Horne: The Lady And Her Music opened on Broadway in 1…

‘Étoile’ Star Gideon Glick Launches LGBTQ+ Not-for-Profit Theater Initiative Blue Roses Project With Jonathan Groff Joining Board of Directors (E by Matthew Minton

“Étoile” star Gideon Glick and producer-director James Will McBride are launching the Blue Roses Project, a not-for-profit theater initiative featuring Tony award-winning Jonathan Groff…

Really? Reviled Head of Kennedy Center, Richard Grenell, Joins Live Nation Board of Directors by Roger Friedman

This is startling. Trump toadie Richard Grenell, now running the Kennedy Center into the ground, has been elected to Live Nation’s board of directors. Under Grenell the Kennedy Center has …

New report says ‘government must act’ to ease pressures on British theatres by Chris Wiegand Stage Editor

Attendances are up and average ticket prices down, even in the West End, but the sector faces mounting and unsustainable strain A report by the Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre, rele…

Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole by Elyse Trevers

It’s December 17, 1957, and we are in the audience for the taping of the last Nat King Cole show. Cole was the first African-American to host a variety show and it was groundbreaking. Alth…

Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Multi-Year International Tour to Launch This Fall

Broadway International Group and Broadway Asia are launching a multi-year international tour of Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY in October 2025. This lavish and popular produc…

Creditors: Strindberg Updated, For Better and Worse by Frank Scheck

★★★★☆ Liev Schreiber, Maggie Siff, and Justice Smith star in Jen Silverman's adaptation of Strindberg's classic drama. The post Creditors: Strindberg Updated, For Better and Worse…

Creditors: Love, Marriage, and Maddening Mind Games by Melissa Rose Bernardo

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Tony Nominee Tom Francis Sings the Title Song from Sunset Boulevard—Indoors by Hayley Levitt

Tom Francis is all over TikTok singing the title song from Sunset Boulevard. But usually, he's on the move. Francis stars opposite Nicole Scherzinger as Joe Gillis in the Andrew Lloyd Web…

Noah Kieserman and Nasia Thomas, Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren's The Last Five Years Standbys, to Take the Stage for One-Night-Only Performance by Darryn King

Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren's standbys in The Last Five Years will take the stage at the Hudson Theatre for a special, one-night only performance. Noah Kieserman (Dear Evan Hansen) an…

Bonhams to Offer THE WIZARD OF OZ Ruby Slippers Replica in Stage & Stadium Sale

Next month, Bonhams will offer an exact replica pair of 'Ruby Slippers,' modeled after the iconic shoes worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz. Learn more here!...

New Musical Wesley Sets Off-Broadway Bow by Margaret Hall

The musical is inspired by Stacey O’Brien’s best-selling memoir Wesley the Owl: The Remarkable Love Story of a Bird and His Girl.

The Last Five Years to Host Special Standby Performance, Starring Noah Kieserman and Nasia Thomas by Margaret Hall

The Broadway production has added a performance to showcase the revival's standbys.

Former Kennedy Center President Responds to Trump Allegations of Mismanagement by Diep Tran

Deborah Rutter calls Trump's remarks "a malicious attempt to distort the facts."

‘Business Ideas’ Review: A Parable in a Cute Cafe by Laura Collins-Hughes

Milo Cramer’s new comedy about work, survival and the quest for a meaningful life opens Clubbed Thumb’s venerable Summerworks festival.

Noah Kieserman and Nasia Thomas, Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren’s ‘The Last Five Years’ standbys, to take the stage for one-night-only performan by Darryn King For Broadway.com

Noah Kieserman (Dear Evan Hansen) and Nasia Thomas (SIX) will step into the roles of Jamie and Cathy in an added performance of the Jason Robert Brown musical on June 15.

Odds & Ends: Lea Salonga on Tour, Wicked TV Special, Legally Blonde on Vinyl and More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Lea Salonga to Perform Songs from Miss Saigon, Les Misérables, Disney and More Across North America Tony and Olivier winner Lea Sa…

Photos: Lincoln Center Theater Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary With a Ruby Jubilee Gala by Logan Culwell-Block

Betsy Wolfe, Leslie Uggams, and Victoria Clark were among the starry list of Broadway favorites that performed at the May 19 event.

Broadway Talent Meets Lancaster Hospitality: Why the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Is Worth the Trip

Experience Broadway-level shows and themed dining at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre in Lancaster — a top spot for unforgettable entertainment.

'Jaws' Broadway play on Martha's Vineyard

The Broadway play “The Shark Is Broken,” a comedy-drama based on the making of the movie “Jaws,” is coming to the Vineyard this summer in ...

Beyond Broadway: The Role of Regional Theaters - New York City News Service

Broadway tickets are soaring. · So, now more than ever, regional theaters are positioning themselves as an affordable alternative close to home.

Tatianna Córdoba's Broadway Essentials Include Guacamole Takis - The Cut

Tatianna Córdoba makes her Broadway debut in the Tony-nominated 'Real Women Have Curves.' She spoke to the Cut about her dressing room must-haves.

Tom Hanks Will Perform His Play 'This World of Tomorrow' Off Broadway

Tom Hanks, the acclaimed film actor, has written a new play about love, longing and time-travel, and is planning to star in an Off Broadway production ...

Broadway's 'corniest' musical really pops at the Fox Theatre | FOX 5 Atlanta

The Broadway hit "Shucked" is on tour, and last night's opening at the Fox Theatre cemented its reputation as the "corniest" show in musical ...

Former 'Annie' child star leads 20th anniversary tribute show to Palace Theater

... Broadway Scores” concert, showcasing two decades of Broadway hits with eight Broadway stars backed by the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra. Executive ...

Newport News Ferguson Center announces next Broadway series, including 'Hadestown'

The Ferguson Center for the Arts announced its next Broadway series featuring six shows that will be performed at the Christopher Newport ...

Broadway's 'BOOP! The Musical' Finally Makes a Black Woman the Official Face of the ... - BET

... talks with BET about bringing the cartoon character to life and ensuring her origins are unmistakably present in the new Broadway smash hit.

Nicole Scherzinger, YPAS grad and former Pussycat Doll, nominated for 2025 Tony Award

From The Pussycat Dolls to Broadway, this duPont Manual High School is a 2025 Tony Award nominee. Here's what to know about Nicole Scherzinger.

Broadway at the Adler 2025-2026 Theatre Season show lineup - YouTube

On-sale dates for individual show tickets will be announced at a later date, officials said. For more Local News from KWQC: https://www.kwqc.com/ ...

Disney Legend, Broadway star Lea Salonga bringing concert tour to Las Vegas Strip - KSNV

She has also performed in several hit Broadway productions, including "Miss Saigon," for which she won a Tony Award, and "Les Misérables." According ...

Council members working on bill to ban pedicabs from operating near Broadway theaters

If some New York City Council members get their way, pedicabs will be banned from operating within 50 feet of a Broadway theater.

Mac Brandt stars on Broadway alongside George Clooney - NBC Chicago

Actor Mac Brandt stars on Broadway alongside George Clooney in “Good Night, and Good Luck.” Log in or create a free profile to save videos.

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'Hamilton' producer Jeffrey Seller shares his raw, riveting memoir about his sexuality and Broadway

Jeffrey Seller is one of Broadway's most influential and visionary producers. His career has been distinguished by a series of groundbreaking ...

Tom Hanks To Star In Off-Broadway Play Based On His Short Stories - Deadline

The limited eight-week run at The Shed's Griffin Theater in Manhattan, will be directed by Kenny Leon, currently represented on Broadway by Othello ...

Tom Hanks to co-write and star in off-Broadway play - The Guardian

Hanks will co-write with James Glossman. The play will be directed by the Tony award winner Kenny Leon who recently took on Othello for Broadway with ...

Barrier-breaking Broadway musical comes to life at CSPS - The Gazette

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. When “La Cage aux Folles” opened on Broadway in 1983, ...

Tom Hanks Will Star in Off-Broadway Play This Fall - The Hollywood Reporter

Tom Hanks will star in the Off-Broadway play 'World of Tomorrow' at the Shed theater this fall.

Tom Hanks Latest Star To Go Off-Broadway as Theater Prices Skyrocket - Pajiba

I've worked on Broadway for the better part of 16 years. Have I been on stage? No, except for that time one show required drinks to be served to ...

New bill would ban NYC pedicabs from operating near Broadway theaters - YouTube

https://abc7ny.com/post/nyc-council-members-working-bill-ban-pedicabs-operating-broadway ... New bill would ban NYC pedicabs from operating near ...

Tom Hanks to Star in a New Off-Broadway Play He Co-Wrote About Time Travel and Love

Tom Hanks co-writes and stars in 'This World of Tomorrow,' a time-travel romance debuting this October Off-Broadway at The Shed in News York City ...

Adler Theatre announces 2025-2026 Broadway season - Quad Cities Business Journal

The Adler Theatre on Monday, May 19, announced the lineup for its 2025-2026 Broadway at the Adler Theatre season.

Maybe Happy Ending Writers Hue Park and Will Aronson on the Art of Writing in 2 Languages by Logan Culwell-Block

Plus, why the two Tony nominees cut some songs from the Korean version and added new songs for Broadway.

Latest Tony Awards odds: ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ and ‘Oh, Mary!’ maintain their leads, Best Actress in a Musical tightens by David Buchanan

With less than three weeks until the 78th annual Tony Awards, the Gold Derby odds have shown some movement, reflecting momentum shifts in the race based on industry buzz and following the an…

Broadway’s ‘The Last Five Years’ Adds One-Night-Only Performance To Give Standbys The Spotlight by Greg Evans

Producers of Broadway’s The Last Five Years – the Jason Robert Brown musical starring Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren – have taken an unusual step as a way to honor the industry’s all…

Kennedy Center Ignores Trumps 'NO MORE DRAG SHOWS' Directive For 2025/2026 Season

The Kennedy Center's 2025–2026 season includes slate of theatrical programming that includes several productions featuring drag - despite public statements from President Donald Trump prom…

THE LAST FIVE YEARS Adds Performance With Noah Kieserman and Nasia Thomas

An additional performance of THE LAST FIVE YEARS has been added for the standbys Noah Kieserman (Dear Evan Hansen) and Nasia Thomas (SIX) to step into the roles of Jamie and Cathy, regularly…

Tom Hanks to co-write and star in off-Broadway play by Benjamin Lee

The Oscar-winning actor will bring The World of Tomorrow to the Shed in New York later this year Tom Hanks is set to co-write and appear in an off-Broadway play. The Oscar winner will bring …

Helena Bonham Carter performs Don’t Let That Horse by Lawrence Ferlinghetti – video

​The actor reads a poem in memory of her grandmother "Bubbles", who "always had a sense of play". The film is part of a series to mark Celebration Day 2025 – a new annual moment, held on…

Frida – Stroke of Passion: The Immersive Experience by Steven Morris

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‘Oh, Mary!’ Tony nominee Conrad Ricamora on getting laughs as Abraham Lincoln: ‘I’ve got to take the stakes deadly seriously’ by Sam Eckmann

"The jokes are always so strong, but the surprising thing is that people have been so moved by the show as well," says Conrad Ricamora of the hit new play Oh, Mary! The actor stars opposite …

Watch: Get a 1st Listen to Jane Krakowski, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and More in London Here We Are by Logan Culwell-Block

A newly released video shows the sitzprobe orchestra rehearsal for the U.K. premiere of Sondheim's final musical, currently playing London's National Theatre.

Video: Watch Tony Nominee Cole Escola's Take on 'Iowa Stubborn' at Miscast 2025 by Andrew Gans, Diep Tran

MCC Theater's April 7 gala featured stars performing songs from roles in which they would likely not be cast.

Maybe Happy Ending Composers Hue Park and Will Aronson on the Art of Writing in 2 Languages by Logan Culwell-Block

Plus, why the two Tony nominees cut some songs from the Korean version and added new songs for Broadway.

Wesley, a New Musical, to Open This Summer at The Theater Center by Broadway.com

The new musical Wesley, based on Stacey O’Brien’s memoir Wesley the Owl: The Remarkable Love Story of a Bird and His Girl, will make its New York debut this summer at The Theater Cent…

White Rabbit Red Rabbit by Steven Morris

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The Beginning of “The End of All Flesh” by Trav S.D.

If there were a dating app to match theatre-goers with shows, any successful software would have paired me up with The End of All Flesh, the new bluegrass musical by Greg Kotis, Tony-winning…

Talkin' Broadway Off-Broadway - "Lights Out: Nat "King" Cole" - 5/21/25 by Michael Dale

One of the real gems to be found on YouTube is a collection of full episodes of "The Nat King Cole Show," which premiered on NBC in November of 1956. Originally a 15-minute program, then exp…

Gavin Creel and Brian Stokes Mitchell will be honored with special Drama Desk citations by Michael Abourizk

The 69th annual Drama Desk Awards ceremony is scheduled for June 1.

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Video: Go Inside the Recording Studio with FLOYD COLLINS

Go inside the recording studio with the cast of Floyd Collins! The album was recorded on May 1, the same day that the revival became a six-time Tony Award nominated production! The recording…

Gavin Creel and Brian Stokes Mitchell to Be Honored at Drama Desk Awards

Cynthia Erivo with the Philadelphia Orchestra

‘Maybe Happy Ending’ director Michael Arden taps into the ‘universal heartbreak and joy’ of his robot love story by Sam Eckmann

"I think it's all about making sure that you're building a world for an audience ... and that you're making sure they're on the emotional ride that you want them to be on," explains Maybe Ha…

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Caissie Levy-Led NEXT TO NORMAL Cast Recording Sets Release Date

The cast recording for the Caissie Levy-led London revival of Next to Normal will release a cast recording next week. A new Spotify listing shows that the album will drop on May 30, just wee…

My First Time at the Chita Rivera Awards

The Chita Rivera Awards celebrate the stage and screen’s often-overlooked dancers and choreographers. Performers and presenters took the stage to honor her close friend and legendary dance…

Back to the Future Broadway Cast Members David Josefsberg and Nathaniel Hackmann Join Tour

Kate Baldwin, Santino Fontana, J. Harrison Ghee and More to Star in HELLO, DOLLY! at Carnegie Hall

Hello, Dolly!, featuring an all-star cast of Tony Award winners and nominees, will be the eleventh presentation in Transport Group's Anne L. Bernstein Concert Series—for one night only—o…

Photos: Go Inside Record-Breaking Broadway Bets Poker Tournament by Andrew Gans

Tom Francis, Conrad Ricamora, and more attended the Broadway Cares fundraiser at Sardi's.

Gavin Creel, Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Be Honored at 2025 Drama Desk Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway's BOOP! leads this year's nominees, with winners set to be named June 1 at NYU Skirball.

Tony Nominees Glenn Davis, Harry Lennix and Jon Michael Hill Dig Into Family, Faith and Fallout in Broadway's Purpose by Mara Reinstein

It’s perfectly OK if you didn’t line up in the bitter cold outside the Helen Hayes Theater this past winter to catch some of those early performances of Purpose. But now that the play ha…

J. Harrison Ghee, Beth Leavel, Santino Fontana, Katie Finneran, More Set for Hello, Dolly! at Carnegie Hall by Andrew Gans

Lee Roy Reams will host the upcoming benefit performance for Off-Broadway's Transport Group.

‘Smash’ Tony nominee Brooks Ashmanskas looks back on his 30-year Broadway career of high-energy comedy: ‘I still enjoy it, which is crazy’ by Sam Eckmann

“I’m just enjoying it as much as possible,” says Brooks Ashmanskas of his third career Tony nomination. “I think it’s a huge deal … this doesn’t happen all the time and it’s …

Theatre News: Pride Plays 2025 at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Partnering with Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company In Association With Rattlestick Theater during Worldpride 2025 DC Pride Plays 2025 Kicks Off June 3, 2025Tickets are free and open to the publi…

Red Bull Theater's The Imaginary Invalid Begins Off-Broadway May 21 by Andrew Gans

Jesse Berger directs Jeffrey Hatcher's adaptation of the Molière classic.

Tom Hanks to Star in Off-Broadway Play Based on His Short Stories

Theatre News: Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Announces 46th Season   by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

We Don’t Play It Safe, We Play It Woolly Dead Inside by Riki LindhomeThe Great Privation by Nia Akilah Robinsonho ho ho ha ha ha ha by Julia MasliThe World to Come by Ali ViterbiT…

Tom Hanks To Star In Off-Broadway Play ‘This World Of Tomorrow’ Based On His Short Stories by Greg Evans

Tom Hanks will star in the Off Broadway world premiere this fall of This World of Tomorrow, a new play the actor co-wrote with playwright James Glossman based on short stories written by Han…

Crescent City Stage effectively sets poignant, dark ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’ by Alan Smason

By ALAN SMASON, WYES-TV Theatre Critic (“Steppin’ Out”) Over the course of the last several years, Crescent City Stage has established itself as the premiere equity theatre company in …

Lady Gaga wins Sports Emmy, placing her just a Tony Award short of EGOT by Chris Beachum

At Tuesday night's 2025 Sports Emmy Awards, Lady Gaga took home her first Emmy. She won for Best Music Direction of "Hold My Hand" for the Super Bowl LIX pregame show. With previous victorie…

‘Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole’ Review: Dimming a Great Talent by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Dulé Hill stars as the silky crooner in a play about the last broadcast of his variety show, in 1957.

Video: Go Behind the Scenes of DEAD OUTLAW with Andrew Durand in STAGEBOUND

PBS Great Performances has premiered the second episode of Stagebound, featuring the Tony-nominated Dead Outlaw star Andrew Durand. The episode allows viewers to go behind the scenes with Du…

Video: George Clooney & Ilana Glazer Tour GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Set

George Clooney and Ilana Glazer gave Architectural Digest a tour of Good Night, And Good Luck. Also led by Tony Award–winning scenic designer Scott Pask, the video brings audiences onto th…

Reneé Rapp Drops First Single From Sophomore Album 'Leave Me Alone'

Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter and Broadway alum Reneé Rapp has unveiled her brand new single “Leave Me Alone. The song is the first taste of her sophomore album "Bite Me," which …

Tom Hanks Will Star in Off-Broadway Play This Fall by Caitlin Huston

The play, which will run at the Shed theater, is based on a series of short stories written by Hanks.

Theatre Review: ‘Footloose’ at NextStop Theatre Company by Danielle Comer

Everybody’s cutting “Footloose” at NextStop Theatre Company’s production of the 1998 musical based on the beloved 1984 film of the same name. With music by Tom Snow, lyrics by Dean P…

Deafinitely Theatre Announces Full Cast for The Vagina Monologues UK Tour by Staff Writer

Deafinitely Theatre has announced the full cast for its upcoming UK tour of The Vagina Monologues by V (formerly Eve Ensler), following a sold-out charity gala performance at Hackney Empir…

James Acaster and Edinburgh Fringe Previews Announced in Park Theatre’s Park Laughs Series by Staff Writer

Park Theatre has unveiled a vibrant summer programme for its Park Laughs comedy series, featuring a mix of fully developed shows, Edinburgh Fringe previews, and works in progress

Charlie Stemp Joins Star-Studded Line-Up for Carly Paoli’s West End Concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane by Staff Writer

West End and Broadway star Charlie Stemp has been confirmed as a featured performer in Carly Paoli and Friends – Hollywood to Broadway, taking place at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Dale Elliott Jr: Son of an Immigrant World Tour

John le Carré's The Spy Who Came in from the Cold Will Premiere in the West End by Darryn King

A stage adaptation of the John le Carré espionage thriller The Spy Who Came in from the Cold will premiere in the West End in the fall. Following its premiere at Chichester Festival Theatre…

Tom Hanks to Co-Author and Star in World Premiere of This World of Tomorrow at The Shed by Hayley Levitt

This World of Tomorrow, written by Academy Award winner Tom Hanks and James Glossman, based on short stories written by Hanks and starring the acclaimed actor, will have its world premiere …

Go Inside an Industry Screening of the Tony-Nominated Play Yellow Face by Diep Tran

David Henry Hwang's play, starring Tony nominees Daniel Dae Kim and Francis Jue, is streaming now on PBS.

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Gavin Creel and Brian Stokes Mitchell to be Honored at 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards

Gavin Creel will receive the Harold S. Prince Award for Lifetime Achievement (posthumously) and stage and screen star Brian Stokes Mitchell will receive the William Wolf Award at the 69th An…

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THE TRUTH IS THE TRUTH IS THE TRUTH IS THE: A Conversation with Hallie Chametzky on Gertrude Stein and Nuanced Reckonings by Hannah Liberman

I was sixteen in 2016, when Trump was elected for the first time. I went to the March for Our Lives in Boston. I fastened witty political buttons to my denim jacket. I put “activist” in …

Elmo and Friends Say Hello

THE PLAY THAT CHANGED MY LIFE: TIMBERLAKE WERTENBAKER ON THE JOY OF SEEING FOUR NORMAL WOMEN ON STAGE (DUSA, FISH, STAS AND VI) by Robert Shuman

(Timberlake Wertenbaker’s article appeared in the Guardian, 5/15/2025;   Photo: ‘She had the courage to decide that people were people’ … Emily Dobbs, Sophie Scott, Olivia Poulet a…

Video: Broadway Siblings Christopher and Monica Ramirez Featured on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW

On a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, siblings Christopher and Monica Ramirez called into the show to talk to Clarkson about performing together in the Broadway musical Real Women …

Tom Hanks Heads Off-Broadway This Fall in THIS WORLD OF TOMORROW

Tom Hanks is headed Off-Broadway this fall in the world premier of his original play This World of Tomorrow.

See Who's Joining Judd Hirsch in I'm Not Rappaport at Shadowland Stages by Logan Culwell-Block

The actor is reprising his Tony-winning performance in the Herb Gardner play for the New York company.

Bianca Marroquín, Rob McClure, Ephraim Sykes, More Will Lead Ogunquit Guys and Dolls by Andrew Gans

Al Blackstone will direct and choreograph the classic American musical.

Tom Hanks Will Co-Write, Star in World Premiere Play This World of Tomorrow at Off-Broadway's The Shed by Logan Culwell-Block

Kenny Leon is directing the new work, co-written by James Glossman.

Video: Jonathan Groff and Nicole Scherzinger Would Swap Shows With Each Other by Diep Tran, Jeffrey Vizcaíno

At a May 8 press event, the two Tony nominees revealed their mutual admiration for each other.

David Josefsberg, Nathaniel Hackmann, More Will Join Back to the Future: The Musical Tour by Andrew Gans

The tour of the Broadway musical is currently playing Durham, North Carolina.

Dance Review: ‘Amor, Dolor y Sabor’ at Dance Loft on 14 by Justin Rustle

Gabriel Mata is one of my favorite DC-based choreographers. He deploys movement in sophisticated structures without falling into oblique or self-involved and inaccessible formulae. He has a …

Broadway Bets Raises Record-Breaking $546,500 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

Broadway’s official game night, Broadway Bets, brought together industry insiders, stars and fans on May 19, 2025, for an evening of cards, camaraderie and record-breaking fundraising, pro…

Tom Hanks Will Lead THIS WORLD OF TOMORROW Off-Broadway

Tom Hanks will star in the world premiere of This World of Tomorrow, which he wrote with James Glossman, based on short stories written by Hanks. The production will be directed by Tony Awar…

Can Shoplifting Be Justified? This Artist Wants You to Decide. by Nina Siegal

Dries Verhoeven has constructed a replica grocery store for his latest provocative performance.

Kelli O'Hara to Host Stuttering Association for the Young's 23rd Annual Benefit Gala by Meg Masseron

Richard Kind and Tom Kitt are among this year's honorees.

Read the Reviews for Goddess at Off-Broadway's Public by Logan Culwell-Block

Amber Iman, Nick Rashad Burroughs, and Austin Scott star in the Michael Thurber musical, with Saheem Ali at the helm.

Nancy Daly Will Be Honored With Actors' Equity Foundation's Patrick Quinn Award by Meg Masseron

Named for the late Actors' Equity Association president, the award recognizes individuals who work to better the lives of actors and stage managers.

Immersive Play The Death of Rasputin Extends Performances on Governer's Island by Meg Masseron, Andrew Gans

The production is created by and features original cast members of Sleep No More.

Review: Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre by Lane Williamson

A tribute concert to the late Stephen Sondheim veers toward an insult to his body of work. Lane Williamson reviews. The post Review: Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends at the Samuel J. Friedma…

Review Roundup: LIGHTS OUT: NAT 'KING' COLE at New York Theatre Workshop

New York Theatre Workshop is now presenting Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole, written by Tony and Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo and NYTW Artistic Director and Usual Suspect Patricia Mc…

Rob McClure, Mykal Kilgore, Bianca Marroquín & Ephraim Sykes Will Lead GUYS AND DOLLS at Ogunquit Playhouse

Ogunquit Playhouse has announced initial casting for its upcoming production of Guys and Dolls, set to begin performances on June 19 and run through July 19, 2025. The production will be dir…

Video: Inside the TROPHY BOYS Photoshoot With Danya Taymor

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the cast of Trophy Boys preparing for their Off-Broadway run at MCC Theater, beginning performances June 5. This new video shows an inside look at their photo…

Photos: Inside the 2025 Roger Rees Awards Ceremony

As BroadwayWorld reported earlier this week, talented students from across New York City gathered at Symphony Space for the Roger Rees Awards, hosted by Kevin Del Aguila. Check out photos fr…

Tom Hanks Will Perform His Play ‘This World of Tomorrow’ Off Broadway by Michael Paulson

“This World of Tomorrow,” based on the actor’s 2017 short story collection, is scheduled to begin performances in October at the Shed.

Broadway Grosses w/e 5/18/2025 by Ken Davenport

The top 10 grossing shows from the week ending on... The post Broadway Grosses w/e 5/18/2025 first appeared on Ken Davenport.

Theatre Review: ‘Ethiopia’ presented by IN Series at Theater Alliance by Peter Orvetti

IN Series, a company committed to making “theater from music,” devoted its just-concluded season to the staging of works that were once banned. The season, with productions mounted in bo…

'Shucked' review — this riotously funny country-and-western musical is a huskily entertaining joy by Matt Wolf

Georgina Onuorah follows on from Tony winner Alex Newell in riotously entertaining London outing of the tangy, twangy C&W show, directed as on Broadway by Jack O'Brien

Hamburg Ballet dancers accuse artistic director of creating ‘toxic environment’ – reports by Kate Connolly In Berlin

More than half of troupe’s dancers write to minister criticising Demis Volpi and five soloists resign Europe live – latest updates Ballet dancers at a top German company have reportedly …

Little Brother review – remarkable migrant memoir falters on stage by Arifa Akbar

Jermyn Street theatre, LondonIbrahima Balde’s desperate journey to find his brother should make for essential theatre, but this production lacks the emotional intensity of the book Ibrahim…

Gateway Studios & Production Services Opens Touring Rehearsal Complex by Pr Agency

Gateway Studios & Production Services (GSPS) has officially opened its studio complex in Chesterfield, MO. Now active and in high demand, the immense and highly-advanced rehearsal and pr…

Read the Reviews For Lights Out: Nat 'King' Cole at New York Theatre Workshop by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block

The new bioplay by Colman Domingo and Patricia McGregor stars Dulé Hill.

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, May 22-28, 2025 by Kyle V. Hiller

A city-wide circus festival, weekly events from Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, Wayne Art Center, and cinéSPEAK highlight the week. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

David Josefsberg, Nathaniel Hackmann, and More Join BACK TO THE FUTURE Tour

The North American Tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical, now heading into its second year on the road, will welcome former Broadway cast members David Josefsberg and Nathaniel Hackmann as…

Lady Gaga Is A Tony Award Away From EGOT Status After First Emmy Win

Lady Gaga is only a Tony Award away from EGOT status! The "Abracadabra" singer won a Sports Emmy last night for her Super Bowl performance of "Hold My Hand," Variety reports. Gaga sang the O…

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Buena Vista Social Club’’s Marco Paguia by Ruthie Fierberg

Having received a Special Tony Awards as part of the musical’s band, Paguia is also nominated for Best Orchestrations.

2025 Tony Award Winners — YOUR Picks? by Jonathan Mandell

Make your pick in the survey below for 12 of the 26 categories in the 78th annual Tony Awards, honoring Broadway’s best — plus two poll questions about the future of the Tonys: which c…

Tell Us In 10: Danny James King by Megan

This week we speak with Danny James King, the playwright behind Miss Myrtle’s Garden, which opens on 31 May at the Bush Theatre. The post Tell Us In 10: Danny James King appeared first on …

Video: Cole Escola Performs 'Iowa Stubborn' at MCC MISCAST25

MCC Theater has released a video of Cole Escola, playwright and star of Oh, Mary!, performing "Iowa Stubborn" from The Music Man from this year's Miscast. The event, one of the most anticipa…

Photos: GODDESS Opens at the Public Theater

The Public Theater is now presenting GODDESS, making its New York debut after a world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. The production will run through Sunday, June 8 in the Newman The…

OPERATION MINCEMEAT Will Recreate Stage Door Canteen at Sardi's to Celebrate Fleet Week

Operation Mincemeat will partner with Sardi's to recreate the famous Stage Door Canteen to celebrate the beginning of 2025 Fleet Week. Taking place inside the iconic theatre district eatery'…

A Marriage of True Minds in ‘We Are Gathered’ by American Theatre Editors

Tarell Alvin McCraney's new play for Arena Stage both celebrates and complicates hard-won marriage equality rights just as D.C. welcomes WorldPride festivities.

David Cromer, Tina Landau and Bob Martin all pulled double duty on Broadway this spring — here’s how by Ruthie Fierberg

Each of these artists helped to mount two Broadway shows in spring 2025.

Apocalypse Lite: A Review of “R.U.R.” at City Lit Theater by Hugh Iglarsh

The rough outline of the Capek plot remains, although the story is both simplified and sped up, giving the play the breathless pacing of a Saturday-morning cartoon.

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 by Matt Tamanini

‘Smash,’ ‘Gypsy,’ ‘Buena Vista’ Win at Chita Rivera Awards; New Stars at ‘& Juliet,’ Is ‘Chess’ Coming Back to Broadway? Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been …

Broadway Pipeline: May 21, 2025 by Theatrical Index

Shucked review – terrific songs add zest to undercooked corn country musical by Chris Wiegand

Regent’s Park Open Air theatre, London Thin tale of neighbourly spirit is loaded with groansome gags but the hoedowns and show tunes are full of flavour Aw, shucks. There’s plenty to lov…

Ballet BC review – fizzing energy from dancers laid bare by Lyndsey Winship

Sadler’s Wells, LondonThe Canadian company are in total control in Crystal Pite’s Frontier, while Johan Inger’s Passing has colour and humour yet is overstretched In brief, this double…

Local Actress and Playwright Rashida Costa brings her groundbreaking play to the stage! by Website Administrator

An Actress, Playwright, author and motivational speaker, Rashida Costa is a talented creative with a natural flair for exceptional artistic and innovative domains across the board. She has …

Brooklyn’s BAM Announces Fall 25 and Next Wave Programming by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: Brooklyn’s BAM announces its Fall 2025 Season On May 15, 2025, BAM announced its programming for Fall 2025 and their celebrated Next Wave: an expansive slate of d…

Broadway Games: Best Musicals By Pic by JK

Vote for your favorites for  The 2025 JKTS Readers' Choice Awards! Cast your ballot HERE With the Tonys just weeks away, and with a new Best Musical soon to be crowned, let's play a littl…

Tradition and change intertwine to create beauty at a century-old arboretum by The Associated Press

Some places seem to communicate with you when you visit. Not audibly, of course, but they somehow impart the echo of a life lived long ago. That’s the feeling I get at Planting Fields Arbo…

First Look: Rehearsal Photos Released for Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical Ahead of UK Premiere by Staff Writer

Rehearsal photos have been released for Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical, the vibrant new English-language stage adaptation of the iconic Bollywood film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

Imagine Theatre Celebrates Grand Opening of New Coventry Headquarters by Staff Writer

Imagine Theatre, one of the UK’s leading producers of family entertainment, has officially opened its brand-new 68,000 sqft headquarters in Coventry

Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year 2025 Finalists Announced by Staff Writer

The 12 finalists for the Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year 2025 have been revealed, with the prestigious competition returning for its 17th year

Roundhouse Welcomes Trio of New Directors Ahead of 20th Anniversary by Staff Writer

The Roundhouse has announced the appointment of three new Directors as it prepares to celebrate 20 years since its reopening in 2006

Polka Theatre Unveils Autumn/Winter 2025/26 Season Packed with Family Favourites and New Adventures by Staff Writer

Polka Theatre has announced its full Autumn/Winter 2025/26 season, promising a vibrant mix of new productions and returning favourites designed to captivate young audiences and their families

Life after ‘Shark Tank’: 6 entrepreneurs embrace the show’s impact by Tribune News Service

ATLANTA — “Shark Tank” seems like the quintessential American show: It celebrates plucky entrepreneurs trying to get money from already successful business people. There are spirited p…

The Spy Who Came In From The Cold to Make West End Premiere at @sohoplace by Staff Writer

John le Carré’s The Spy Who Came In From The Cold will make its long-awaited West End debut this autumn, following a sold-out premiere at Chichester Festival Theatre

Full Cast Announced for Laura Whitmore Dates of The Girl on the Train UK Tour by Staff Writer

Irish presenter, writer and broadcaster Laura Whitmore will join the UK tour of The Girl on the Train, taking on the role of Rachel Watson at selected dates

American Music Awards to showcase several former Las Vegas Strip headliners by Tribune News Service

LAS VEGAS — Familiarity with the Strip is not a prerequisite for performers at the upcoming American Music Awards. But for a few superstars on the bill, it helps. Gwen Stefani and Blake Sh…

‘Superman,’ ‘Fantastic Four’ and more summer 2025 movies to watch by Tribune News Service

The summer movie season has arrived, with Tom Cruise racing across virtually every multiplex screen in the country in what may or may not be the final "Mission: Impossible" movie. And there'…

‘Bowl EP’ Review: Sessions in Love by Juan A. Ramírez

Nazareth Hassan’s play follows the tender romance (and acid-fueled hallucinations) two skateboarders share.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 21, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 21, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 5/18/2…

New executive director of Mark Twain House & Museum is a familiar face by Christopher Arnott

Jeffrey Nichols returns to the Mark Twain House & Museum as its executive director, a position he previously held from 2008 to 2012.

Full Cast Announced for Alice in Wonderland at Marylebone Theatre by Staff Writer

The full cast and creative team have been revealed for the UK premiere of Alice in Wonderland, opening at Marylebone Theatre this summer

Art That Will Stop Your Heart by Joe Patti

I am generally opposed to promoting arts and cultural experiences as events that will make you swoon or enter some sort of ecstatic state. These aren’t common outcomes and there can be an …

Ukraine war has reignited ‘cold war strategies’, says John le Carré’s son by Lanre Bakare Arts and Culture Correspondent

Nick Harkaway sees parallels with postwar period as The Spy Who Came in from the Cold comes to the West End Russia’s war in Ukraine has reignited “cold war strategies”, according to t…

Kelly Critic Review: ‘Mary Poppins,’ Upper St. Clair High School by Olivia Kozak / Baldwin High School

Kelly Critic Review: ‘Hadestown: Teen Edition,’ Elizabeth Forward High School by Jake Johnson / Our Lady Of The Sacred Heart High School

Maddie by Wendy Caster

Jan and Nick, a young married couple, have just moved into an apartment in the East Village. It's 1977, they're in their mid-20s, and they've been together 7 years. Their marriage is happy b…

5 Outdoor NYC Activities Perfect for Families by Bryan Campione

From zoos to ferry rides to the beach, there's no shortage of summer activities.

You are There On The Red Carpet and The Show For The Chita Rivera Awards by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

The 2025 Chita Rivera Awards was held on Monday night May 19 at NYU Skirball, honoring excellence in dance and choreography across stage and screen. The awards honored Ben Vereen with a Life…