Photos: REDWOOD Duo Idina Menzel and Tina Landau Honored At New Dramatists Luncheon

New Dramatists honored Tina Landau, an award-winning playwright, lyricist, and director (Redwood, Floyd Collins, SpongeBob SquarePants), and Tony Award winner Idina Menzel (Redwood, Wicked, …

Photos: REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Visits The Museum of Broadway

R.Evolución Latina, in collaboration with the Museum of Broadway, proudly hosted A Celebration of Real Women Have Curves, an engaging panel that spotlighted the journey and impact of the ne…

Scores of Theater and Journalism Students Reap Cappies Awards by Bill Hirschman

Hundreds upon hundreds of students from Broward and Palm Beach counties cheered loudly enough to rattle the auditorium May 20 at the 23rd awards gala  recognizing achievements in theater an…

Patti LuPone admits she wanted to call Glenn Close a ‘bitch’ for replacing her on Broadway by Connor Surmonte

Glenn Close is the latest actress to get caught in Patti LuPone's crosshairs.

Video: CURSED CHILD Star Alex Serino Celebrates 'Harry Potter Day' At Fenway Park

On Saturday, May 24, Alex Serino, a Massachusetts native, Emerson College graduate, and lifelong Red Sox fan, threw out the Ceremonial First Pitch at Harry Potter Day at Fenway Park. Alex is…

Theatre Review: ‘The Mystery of Irma Vep: A Penny Dreadful’ at Everyman Theatre by Lynne Menefee

The term “penny dreadful” describes cheap publications, popular in Victorian England, that were often sold for a penny and featured lurid stories about crime, adventure, or the supernatu…

Kristin Chenoweth Joins NBC’s Cheerleading Comedy STUMBLE

According to Deadline, Tony and Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth is set to join the cast of Stumble, a new comic cheerleading pilot in development at NBC. Written by siblings Jeff and Liz…

Rap-metal legend delivers scorching, 3-word takedown of Trump at concert by Tribune News Service

A legendary rap-metal guitarist took aim at President Donald Trump over the weekend and also defended iconic rocker Bruce Springsteen from recent Trump barbs. At the “Boston Calling” mus…

Cabaret Review: BROADWAY’S BAD GUYS (Erik Scott Romney at Revolution Stage Company in Palm Springs) by Jason Mannino

CHARMING AND CHILLING If villains get the best songs, Erik Scott Romney proves they might also give the most captivating performances. In his solo cabaret Broadway’s Bad Guys!, which ran a…

Director Michael Arden is no longer Broadway's best kept secret by Charles McNulty

Michael Arden could follow his Tony win for directing 'Parade' with another Tony this year for 'Maybe Happy Ending.' Coming next: 'The Queen of Versailles' with Kristin Chenoweth and 'The Lo…

Bus Stop ***1/2 by Barry Gordin

By Isa Goldberg May 27, 2025: A playful revival of William Inge’s 1955 play, Bus Stop, at Classic Stage Company makes for a cheerful confection. Watching the classic film starring Maril…

Review: Aurora Theatre serves a slice of humor and heart with ‘Waitress The Musical’  by Denise K. James

Restaurants have secrets. Small towns have secrets. Add sugar, butter and flour and you end up with Waitress The Musical, a Tony-nominated production written by Jesse Nelson, with music and …

Sarah Jessica Parker Said She Reads Two Books a Day: Here’s What’s on Her Summer Reading List by Atingley4

Sarah Jessica Parker is a known bibliophile, often spotted on the streets of New York with a book nestled under her arm or immersed in pages in between takes on set. Fittingly, she was appoi…

Patti LuPone Talks “Levitating” Broadway Performances and PlayIng Witches - Rotten Tomatoes

Patti LuPone Talks "Levitating" Broadway Performances and PlayIng Witches - The Awards Tour Podcast. The Agatha All Along star breaks down her ...

‘Another Medea’ asks us to look at the monsters within by Leila Einhorn

Bas Bleu presents a harrowing one-hander in Fort Collins

Theatre News: Adventure Theatre MTC Announces its 2025-2026 Season – ‘Timeless Tales’ by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

GLEN ECHO, MD – Adventure Theatre MTC (ATMTC), educating and inspiring new generations of theater artists and audiences with exceptional theatrical experiences, brings to the stage univers…

THE LAST FIVE YEARS Enters Final Weeks of Performances on Broadway

The first ever Broadway production of Jason Robert Brown’s THE LAST FIVE YEARS, will play its final performance of the strictly limited engagement, starring Nick Jonas and Tony Award winne…

‘Call Me Izzy,’ starring Jean Smart, announces Johanna Day as standby by Broadway.com

The 12-week limited engagement takes place at Studio 54.

Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Iconic Women of Music featuring Rae Radick

(PITMAN, NJ) -- Iconic Women of Music featuring Rae Radick comes to the Broadway Theatre of Pitman on Thursday, June 5, 2025.

Patti LuPone Is Beefing With Audra McDonald - The Cut

The Broadway legend was the subject of a New Yorker profile published Monday (written by Michael Schulman, of Jeremy Strong profile fame), and she ...

Audra McDonald: 'I Carry the Depth of Motherhood' in 'Gypsy' (Exclusive) - People.com

Audra McDonald Says She Taps into 'the Depth of Mothering Black Daughters' in Broadway's Gypsy (Exclusive). As the most Tony-nominated performer in ...

15 Best Broadway Singers of All Time - Singersroom.com

Broadway – the beating heart of musical theater, where dreams take flight and stars are born. For over a century, this glittering stage has been ...

Michelle Williams talks 'Death Becomes Her,' being in 'prime of life' - TODAY.com

... Save hover state. David Hyde Pierce talks Broadway return, Alzheimer's awareness. Jenna & Friends. 06:40. Save hover state. Michelle Williams talks ' ...

High Schoolers Hitting Broadway - FOX 8 News

High Schoolers Hitting Broadway ... Dazzle Award winners Mira Cahalane and Anthony Fritzgerald joined us on New Day Cleveland! Learn more about the ...

Dazzle Award winners about to make Broadway debut – Fox 8 Cleveland WJW

Dazzle Award winners about to make Broadway debut. Toggle header content. Genre. Mira Cahalane and Anthony Fritzgerald will represent Playhouse ...

Actress Maya Hawke makes off-Broadway debut in 'Eurydice'

Actress Maya Hawke joins Morning Joe to discuss starring in the new off-Broadway play 'Eurydice,' an adaptation of the story of Orpheus and ...

3 Broadway Performers on Managing Their Money During and Between Jobs

For Broadway performers, financial stability can feel as elusive as a long-running contract. With paychecks that come and go and few full-time ...

Popular Tony-Nominated Broadway Play Receives Summer Extension - Parade

In an exciting development for dedicated theater fans, Broadway's 'John Proctor Is the Villain' has recently announced a two-week extension into ...

Director Michael Arden is no longer Broadway's best kept secret - Los Angeles Times

In a series of long-shot successes, beginning with the 2015 Broadway revival of “Spring Awakening” with Deaf West Theatre, Arden has proved himself to ...

Blue Man Group's Longtime Home Will Stage Off Broadway Dramas - The New York Times

A commercial producer active on Broadway and in the West End has signed a long-term lease for Astor Place Theater with plans for shows there.

Totem Pole Playhouse turns 75 with a summer full of musicals

Each mainstage show is directed by an artist with Broadway experience, and the company includes performers with Broadway, national tour and ...

Bucks man's Broadway dreams bound for auction | Arts & Entertainment

Jake Bell, of Kintnersville, was production manager of the top three longest-running Broadway hits in history — "A Chorus Line," "Cats" and ...

James Monroe Iglehart earns Tony nomination for portraying Louis Armstrong in Broadway play

News 12's Rebbeca Surran talks to James Monroe Inglehart about his role in a Broadway play about Louis Armstrong. News 12 Staff.

Off-Broadway plays "Ceremonies in Dark Old Men" and "Bowl EP" explore NYC communities

Two off-Broadway shows explore community with New York City settings. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin spoke to the stars of "Ceremonies in Dark ...

Patti LuPone Says Audra McDonald Is 'Not a Friend' Anymore After Backstage Controversy

Patti LuPone isn't mincing words when it comes to where she stands with fellow Broadway icon Audra McDonald.

Why Pulitzer Winner ‘Purpose’ Had Its Tony-Nominated Cast ‘Sh—ing Bricks’ by Gordon Cox

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ family drama “Purpose” is already one of the big winners of the Broadway awards season: The play won the Pulitzer Prize for drama and the New York Drama Critics…

Michael Arden and Dane Laffrey Put the 'Maybe' of Maybe Happy Ending's Broadway Journey in the Rearview Mirror by Hayley Levitt

In the world of commercial Broadway, you'd be hard-pressed to find a taller task than convincing audiences to come see a musical they've never heard of. Maybe Happy Ending director Michael …

Video: 'It's Too Darn Hot' in This Clip From Upcoming PBS Broadcast of Kiss Me, Kate by Andrew Gans, Diep Tran

The London production, starring Tony winner Stephanie J. Block, will air on PBS May 30.

Michelle Williams on Returning to Broadway With ‘Death Becomes Her,’ Her Tony Snub and Beyoncé’s Backstage Visit by Gordon Cox

Michelle Williams may not be a Tony nominee this year, but in her estimation, she still has plenty to celebrate. The former member of Destiny’s Child is back on Broadway for the first time…

Interview: Alicia Witt, In Concert at 54 Below, Sunday, June 1

Photo by Tina Turnbow Alicia Witt has played her piano-driven pop-rock music all over the world, including at the renowned Grand Ole Opry. Her music has been described as ‘sharply personal…

No Guarantees Productions Secures Lease Over Astor Place Theatre

No Guarantees Productions has secured long-term lease of the Astor Place Theatre. It plans to transform the historic space into a cultural hub that amplifies artists and shows outside of the…

The Patti LuPone Drama With Audra McDonald and Kecia Lewis, Explained by Michael Paulson

The offstage tensions between three Broadway stars became public after a dispute over sound levels, an Instagram post and a much-talked-about magazine article.

“Lights Out” Shines Bright by Eyal Solomon

Review by Carol Rocamora… There are many ways to tell a life story on stage.  In this season alone, we have several bio-musicals devoted to show business superstars: A Wonderful Life, whi…

Tony First-Timers: Sunset Boulevard's Nicole Scherzinger Sharpens Her Knives and Abandons Her Ego for the Role of a Lifetime by Hayley Levitt

“As a little girl in Hawaii, and then growing up in Kentucky, coming from really humble beginnings, I always wanted to be a singer and do musicals,” Nicole Scherzinger said through tears…

Nazareth Hassan's Bowl EP Extends Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The production features an in-the-round design allowing audiences to get up close to the live skateboarding.

Photos: Go Inside 2025 Chita Rivera Awards With Usher, Ben Vereen, Stephen Schwartz by Andrew Gans

Robyn Hurder, Kevin Csolak, Buena Vista Social Club, and more picked up awards at the annual celebration.

Amy Engelhardt and Erin Hill in “Good Night and Good Pluck” at Pangea by Nicole Itkin

By Nicole Itkin Pangea is a supper club in the East Village with adorable sequined animal pictures on the walls, great food and drinks, and even better entertainment. This night, Amy Engelha…

I’ll Take It by David Walters

Three art-forms, put into a box, shaken and stirred; interject into that three gifted physical artists with the restrictions of a confined space as their palette, and what happens is a world…

Pacific Gets Specific: Life in the Details at New-Play Fest by American Theatre Editors

The most recent edition of South Coast Rep's annual play-development gathering showcased moving works about loss and reupped the theatre's long-standing commitment to emerging writers.

‘The Curious Savage’: Making kindness cool again by Linda Ferguson

Twilight Theater Company turns the witty 1950 play into a charming antidote to contemporary American meanness.

Mural Arts presents Emilio Martínez Poppe’s Civic Views by Isabel Soisson

Civic Views, a new public art installation from Mural Arts on view in the City Hall Courtyard, offers engaging perspectives from city employees at a time when public-sector workers face incr…

AT Education Monthly: ‘Lessons From My Teachers,’ Classroom Moments, and More by Gabriela

Reading Sarah Ruhl’s book, learning from both educators and students, and celebrating graduates.

Late playwright Terrence McNally’s home street to be named in his honor by Michael Abourizk

Jonathan Groff, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Brandon Uranowitz and Caissie Levy will take part in the thoroughfare’s unveiling ceremony.

Bowen Yang Says WICKED: FOR GOOD Will Leave Audiences 'Emotionally Wrecked'

With the debut of the Wicked: For Good trailer right around the corner, Pfannee actor Bowen Yang had teased what fans can expect from the highly anticipated conclusion of the two-part adapta…

Watch: Buena Vista Social Club Brings Its Tony-Honored Music to an NPR Tiny Desk Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

The musical is currently up for 10 2025 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

Tony Nominee Taina Elg has Died at 95 by Margaret Hall

The Finnish-American actress was one of the few remaining stars of MGM's movie musical golden age.

Video: Sarah Snook Discusses Technical Challenges and Collaboration in THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY

Tony-nominee Sarah Snook visited The View on Tuesday to lift the veil on her multi-character performance in The Picture of Dorian Gray, which is now on Broadway. In the production, Snook pla…

La MaMA MOVES MFA Evening and The Gift of Time by Sophie Frizzell

For the 20th incarnation of La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival programming director Nicky Paraiso reminded us of the importance of experimental theater in times of political turmoil. Something te…

It's Montego Glover's Turn to Take on Rose in GYPSY for 8 Performances

Tony Award nominee Montego Glover will step into the role of Rose in Gypsy from June 30 to July 6, 2025.

The MOST AANHPI Season of Bway coming to a close, and let’s talk about that interview…. by Fairyprincessdiaries

The Fairy Princess wants to acknowledge that when she called the 2024-2025 season ‘the most’ AANHPI season on Broadway without a show being set in an Asian country…she was RIGHT! Let t…

PeeWee as Himself by Trav S.D.

This will be my third substantial post on the late Paul Reubens a.k.a. Pee-Wee Herman (1952-2023). I was among the many for whom Reubens was a professional hero. That guy had a LOT of vaudev…

Video: Michelle Williams Talks Meeting Michelle Williams: 'It Was Such a Tender Moment'

Michelle Williams is currently starring on Broadway in the Tony-nominated musical Death Becomes Her, an experience that the actress continues to enjoy more than six months into the run. "It'…

Graham Phillips to Reunite with Teen Broadway Co-Star Elizabeth Gillies in Little Shop of Horrors by Hayley Levitt

Graham Phillips will reunite with his fellow 13: The Musical alum Elizabeth Gillies in the off-Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors. Phillips will play Seymour opposite Gillies,…

New York City Public School Students Make Their Broadway Debuts

New York City Public School middle school students from Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan and Queens performed numbers from their full school productions of Broadway musicals at the 20th annual…

Broadway Shows You Can See Tony Awards Weekend by James Miller

The Tonys are on June 8 but before then, a number of shows are still planning on performing.

Graham Phillips to Play Seymour in Little Shop, Reuniting With Elizabeth Gillies

How designer Marg Horwell transforms Sarah Snook in ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ through quick costume changes (exclusive images) by Sam Eckmann

"She had a lot of physical offers, which is so great as a designer to be able to respond to," Marg Horwell tells Gold Derby about working with Sarah Snook on The Picture of Dorian Gray. Horw…

The 2025 Playbill Pride Covers Have Been Released by Playbill Staff

Plus, look back on every Broadway show that has had a rainbow Playbill (aka Pridebill).

Video: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Performs NPR Tiny Desk Concert

Watch a video of the cast of Buena Vista Social Club performing a Tiny Desk Concert for NPR. Introduced by Marco Ramirez, cast members Wesley Wray, Da'Von Moody, Isa Antonetti, and Mel Semé…

Montego Glover to play Momma Rose in ‘Gypsy’ on Broadway during Audra McDonald’s vacation by Hayley Levitt For Broadway.com

Glover will star in the Broadway revival at the Majestic Theatre for one week from June 30 through July 6.

‘John Proctor is the Villain’ extends its Broadway run by Hayley Levitt For Broadway.com

Performances will now run through July 13 at the Booth Theatre.

Theatre Review: ‘John Wilkes Booth: One Night Only!’ at Baltimore Center Stage by Herb Merrick

“John Wilkes Booth: One Night Only,” a play written by Baltimore native Matthew Weiner, a graduate of The Park School, marks its world premiere at BCS. Mr. Weiner is an author, actor, te…

Christopher Gattelli, Death Becomes Her's Twice-Tony-Nominated Director/Choreographer, on Joining His Idols in the History Books by Kathy Henderson

Heading into awards season, Christopher Gattelli already had one Best Choreography Tony in hand for Newsies, plus a trio of nominations for the Lincoln Center Theater juggernauts South Pacif…

The Tonys' First-Timers Club Inducts Nicole Scherzinger, Darren Criss, Sadie Sink and More; Preview the Exclusive Photo Shoot and Interviews! by Hayley Levitt

Sadie Sink, Justina Machado, Darren Criss, Conrad Ricamora, Nicole Scherzinger and Jeb Brown (Photo by Emilio Madrid for Broadway.com) It's that time of year for Broadway.com to celebrate …

Elizabeth Gillies Extends Run in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, Graham Phillips Joins Cast as Seymore

Elizabeth Gillies has extended her sold-out run as Audrey in the Off-Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors — and will reunite with her former 13: The Musical co-star Graham Phillip…

‘Sunset Boulevard’: Will Andrew Lloyd Webber break a 30-year Tony drought? by Jeffrey Kare

In 1995, the original Broadway staging of Sunset Boulevard won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. That marked the last time an Andrew Lloyd Webber show won a Best Production accolade…

Graham Phillips Will Join Cast of Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors by Andrew Gans

Elizabeth Gillies has extended her run at the Westside, while a rotating cast of actors will play Audrey and Seymour June 3–15.

Broadway Producing Group No Guarantees Will Take Over Off-Broadway's Astor Place Theatre by Logan Culwell-Block

The downtown venue is the former longtime home of Blue Man Group.

Amanda Reid Is Hell's Kitchen's New Ali Beginning May 27 by Logan Culwell-Block

A deluxe edition of the Broadway cast album, with newly recorded performances from current star Tank, Reid, and Alicia Keys, was recently released.

Ambition and Betrayal Take Center Stage at Shakespeare and Company

Broadway and Film Star Taina Elg Passes Away at 95

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of actress, dancer, and Broadway performer Taina Elg, who passed away earlier this month in a care facility in Helsinki, Finland. She was 95 y…

Her Books and Movies Provoked France. Will Her Plays Do the Same? by Laura Cappelle

Virginie Despentes is pivoting to theater. Playgoers “really show up, even for demanding or radical works,” she says.

At La MaMa Moves, a Joint Program Produces States of Grief and Sounds of Pleasure by Brendan McCall

Shared programs can be tricky. As a dance festival curator, part of the battle is attempting to describe a work of art effectively to the public while predicting their reaction. Putting two …

Piercing the Veil: Jesse Zaritt & Pamela Pietro and Jordan Demetrius Lloyd at La MaMa Moves! by Maia Sauer

The other day, I watched a subway dancer fall. Backflipping between metal rails, his hand slipped and he crashed back-first to the floor. For a moment, the train was still. No one had a scri…

Plz Just Ask: TIDES by John Jasperse for La Mama Moves! Festival by Joëlle Santiago

“I wanted to see the John Jasperse piece at La Mama but didnt have money for a ticket, so I offered to write about it,” I texted Jodi Melnick, performer-collaborator in the piece– who …

Musical Theatre Factory Combines Technology and Musical Theatre in New Experience

Musical Theatre Factory is launching its MTFxR Garage, a six-day collaboration that combines musical theatre and extended reality (XR).

Works From Donja R. Love, Heather Christian, John Patrick Shanley, More Set for New York Stage and Film's 40th Season by Andrew Gans

The summer season in Poughkeepsie, New York, will launch July 11 with Christina Pumariega's Vidas Privadas.

Video: To Play Abe Lincoln in Oh, Mary!, Conrad Ricamora Watched Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? by Diep Tran, Jeffrey Vizcaíno

The actor is currently nominated for a Tony Award for his rollicking performance.

Edinburgh international children’s festival review – naughty shadows, silly grown-ups and tongue twisters by Mark Fisher

Various venues, Edinburgh Delightful shows for youngsters include surreally inventive shadowplay and backstage chaos, while Greg Sinclair brings tricky phrases to life using a cake and someo…

Video: Ann Harada Reflects on Artistic Journey in HOW ART CHANGED ME

In a new episode of How Art Changed Me, Broadway actor Ann Harada takes viewers from her roots in Hawaii to her celebrated career on stage and screen. Watch the episode now, where Harada ref…

Graham Phillips to Reunite with Elizabeth Gillies in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Filmmaker and star of stage and screen Graham Phillips (Sunday in the Park with George, Blockers, “Riverdale”) will join the cast as Seymour, reuniting with former 13: The Musical co-sta…

John Proctor is the Villain Extends Its Broadway Run by Hayley Levitt

John Proctor is the Villain, Kimberly Belflower's coming-of-age play currently nominated for seven Tony Awards, has extended its Broadway engagement. Performances will now run through July …

Montego Glover to Play Momma Rose in Gypsy on Broadway During Audra McDonald's Vacation by Hayley Levitt

Tony Award nominee Montego Glover will star as Momma Rose in the Broadway revival of Gypsy at the Majestic Theatre for one week from June 30 through July 6, taking over for Audra McDonald …

Orfeh to Lead Burlesque the Musical in Her West End Debut by Hayley Levitt

Burlesque the Musical has announced casting for its West End premiere, running at the Savoy Theatre from July 10 through September 6. The show's gala night is set for July 22. Broadway vet …

Dead Man Walking with Dead Outlaw's Andrew Durand, Episode 2: Today Show and Tony Rehearsals by Broadway.com

In Dead Outlaw, Broadway's pitch-dark musical comedy about a mummified corpse who ends up as a carnival attraction, Andrew Durand plays Elmer McCurdy—the failed robber, posthumous sensa…

Former West End MATILDA Will Play Hermione in New HARRY POTTER Series

HBO has announced the lead cast for its highly anticipated Harry Potter television series. Dominic McLaughlin will play Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton will star as Hermione Granger, and Alas…

Tony Nominee Orfeh to Star in West End Burlesque the Musical by Margaret Hall

Steve Antin's new musical, based on the 2010 film of the same name, features songs by Christina Aguilera and Sia.

Video: BOOP! Composer David Foster Spotlighted on CBS SUNDAY MORNING

Multi-Grammy Award winner and composer of Boop! The Musical David Foster was featured this past weekend on CBS Sunday Morning. During the segment, the hit-maker opened up about why he decide…

Jennifer Simard On Her ‘Death Becomes Her’ Onstage Partnership—And Tony Competition by Harry Haun

Both Simard and her co-star in "Death Becomes Her," Megan Hilty, are up for the Best Actress in a Musical Tony this year. "You must throw the ball to your playing partner and let them win s…

1 Week Left for the BWW Awards; MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Leading Over MINCEMEAT & DEATH BECOMES HER

The latest standings have been released for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as dec…

Review: Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes, Hugh Jackman’s MeToo Affair

Full Cast Announced for Bettie Page, Queen of Pin-Ups – The Musical (In Concert) at the Lyric Theatre by Staff Writer

Producer Tegan Summer has announced the full cast joining Shona McGarty in Bettie Page, Queen of Pin-Ups – The Musical (In Concert)

Burlesque The Musical Announces Star-Studded Cast for West End Premiere at Savoy Theatre by Staff Writer

The highly anticipated West End premiere of Burlesque The Musical has announced its lead cast ahead of performances beginning Thursday 10 July 2025 at London’s Savoy Theatre

I saw ‘Real Women Have Curves’ on Broadway. Here’s what you need to know by Matt Levy

We think the crowd-pleasing musical is a must-see.

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Montego Glover Will Step Into Broadway's Gypsy by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony-nominated Memphis star will play Rose during Audra McDonald's planned one-week vacation in July.

Get a 1st Look at London Revival of Sondheim's The Frogs, Starring Glee's Kevin McHale by Margaret Hall

Georgie Rankcom directs the Aristophanes-inspired musical.

Over 450 NYC Public School Students Made Their Broadway Debuts in the 20th Annual Broadway Junior Student Celebration by Meg Masseron

The Shubert Foundation and Music Theatre International's annual presentation of young talent was hosted by Nicholas Matos and Aline Mayagoitia.

Listen: Floyd Collins Star Jeremy Jordan Plunges the Depths of The Playbill Podcast by Playbill Staff

Find out why this Adam Guettel-Tina Landau musical needed to finally make its Broadway debut after premiering three decades ago.

Photos: See Emilie Kouatchou, Sarah Stiles, More in The Imaginary Invalid Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron, Andrew Gans

Jesse Berger directs Jeffrey Hatcher's adaptation of the Molière classic at New World Stages.

The Jeopardy! Masters Category Is... Tony Winners! by Margaret Hall

Playbill fans are sure to sweep this category about Broadway's top honors.

John Proctor is the Villain Extends Broadway Run by Margaret Hall

Danya Taymor directs the new 2025 Best Play Tony nominee by Kimberly Belflower, a reexamination of The Crucible.

Video: See Jonathan Groff and the Cast of Just in Time Get Splishin' and Splashin' on Good Morning America by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block

The Bobby Darin musical plays Circle in the Square, with Alex Timbers at the helm.

Crt Birsa Gets Geometric With ChamSys by Pr Agency

Making a “simple wall of light,” uncluttered by any scenic pieces or barriers, and not disrupted by any restrictions has been a long-held dream of Crt Birsa. Birsa got the opportunity to…

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Here's How to Get $49 Rush Tickets to See Call Me Izzy, Starring Jean Smart by Meg Masseron, Andrew Gans

Johanna Day has been announced as the standby for the production.

REMEMBERING CHARLES STROUSE By Peter Filichia

And he was only three weeks away from his next birthday. True, anyone who’s 96 can’t count on becoming 97, but we would have wished that Charles Strouse could reach this June 7th and man…

Video: THE LITTLE MERMAID Rehearsal Sneak Peek at Paper Mill Playhouse

Paper Mill Playhouse is now in rehearsals for Disney’s The Little Mermaid, the final production of Paper Mill’s 2024-2025 season. In an all new video, watch Aubrey Matalon (Flounder) and…

Orfeh Will Make West End Debut in BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL; Lead Cast Revealed

The lead cast has been revealed for the West End premiere of Burlesque the Musical, the new musical based on Steven Antin’s film starring Christina Aguilera and Cher. The musical will begi…

Orfeh, Todrick Hall Leading West End Premiere of Burlesque the Musical

JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Extends on Broadway

The seven-time Tony Award-nominated production of John Proctor is the Villain has extended its run at the Booth Theatre on Broadway. The new play by Kimberly Belflower, directed by Tony Awar…

Video: Watch the Cast of KISS ME, KATE Perform 'Too Darn Hot' From PBS Proshot

PBS Great Performances has shared a new clip from the West End proshot of Kiss Me, Kate, starring Tony Winner Stephanie J. Block. In the clip, the cast can be seen performing the show-stoppi…

Exclusive: Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren Reflect on Artistic Risks and Social Media Pressures

Amid their run in the Broadway production of The Last Five Years, Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren recently shared some of their personal experiences as evolving artists working in the fields …

Stage & Studio: Chris and Scarlett, together (again?) by Dmae Lo Roberts

Comedian/actor Chris Grace talks on Dmae Lo Roberts' Stage & Studio podcast about race, who gets to play what roles, and his solo turn at Portland Center Stage in "Chris Grace: As Scarle…

Broadway Producer No Guarantees Takes Over Off-Broadway’s Astor Place Theatre

Patti LuPone Says Audra McDonald Is ‘Not a Friend’ After a Falling Out Years Ago, Stares in Silence When Asked About McDonald’s ‘Gypsy’ Revi by Zack Sharf

Patti LuPone is not one to mince words, which is why her latest profile in The New Yorker is stirring up buzz among Broadway fans for the revelation that she is no longer friends with fellow…

Olivia Rodrigo Would ‘Love’ to Do Broadway: ‘I’m Up for the Challenge'

Olivia Rodrigo on Broadway? She's up for the challenge! The former High School Musical series star and Grammy-winner has shared that she would "love" to star on Broadway, sharing her admirat…

Exclusive: Auli’i Cravalho on Voice Acting in LULU IS A RHINOCEROS and New Musical Projects

Fresh from the darkness of the Kit Kat Club and the raging waters of Motunui, Auli’i Cravalho is now appearing in a brand-new musical. This time, she is taking on the role of a kind rhinoc…

Interview: Kyle Taylor Parker on Finding the Fun and Unleashing His Inner Crab as Sebastian in Paper Mill Playhouse’s THE LITTLE MERMAID by Matt Smith

For some, as the lyric goes, the seaweed is always greener in somebody else’s lake. But for actor Kyle Taylor Parker, it’s all about relishing in your own path, and taking pride in �…

Podcast: Get your Fringe Festival freak flag flyin’ by Alex Miller and toni Tresca

A deep dive into Denver Fringe featuring an interview with Ann Sabbah, plus our weekly Top 10 Colorado Headliners

The Playbill Store Presents the Little Theatre Kid Collection by Playbill Staff

Tap into your inner theatre kid with this whimsical new collection from illustrator Ben Diskant.

Montego Glover Joining Gypsy on Broadway Cast During Audra McDonald’s Vacation

Montego Glover Will Lead GYPSY For One Week During Audra McDonald's Vacation

Tony Award nominee Montego Glover will star as “Rose” in the Broadway revival of Gypsy on Broadway, during Audra McDonald's vacation for one week this summer. Montego Glover will play 8 …

Tony Contenders Tell All. Stageworthy News of the Week by Jonathan Mandell

Is it lobbying or reveling, or simply revealing?   Here are 10 out of the many Tony nominee profiles, interviews, behind-the-scenes and think pieces published or posted within the past we…

Ayrton Lighting Fixtures Help Wooli Go Big for Red Rocks Debut by Pr Agency

Ayrton Rivale profiles played key roles when Wooli made his headline debut at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on April 12. Wooli, the dubstep producer and DJ also known as Adam Puleo, brought his Mam…

Green Hippo Ships Hyco MX & Meuse MX Hippotizer Media Servers by Pr Agency

Green Hippo, an industry leader in media manipulation and 3D mapping, is thrilled to announce the shipment of its new, award-winning 4U Hippotizer MX Series media servers, Hyco MX and Meuse …

Mr. Light Solutions Pushes Netron Gear in Harsh Canadian Winter by Pr Agency

Mr. Light Solutions, a full-service production company based in Toronto and led by founder Matthew Reicker, recently deployed a robust lighting data distribution system built around Obsidian…

First Look: Faye Tozer as Miss Kitty LeRoy in Diamonds and Dust at the Emerald Theatre by Staff Writer

The first-look images of Faye Tozer in character as Miss Kitty LeRoy have been released ahead of the world premiere of Diamonds and Dust, opening at the Emerald Theatre

Queen at the Opera and Bernstein on Broadway Announce Full Cast for The Grange Festival 2025 by Staff Writer

The Grange Festival has unveiled the full cast for its genre-blending concert events Queen at the Opera and Bernstein on Broadway, part of its record-breaking 2025 season

Dance Top 5: June 2025 by Sharon Hoyer

June brings many premieres, including the U.S. debut of Christopher Wheeldon's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" at Joffrey.

Diversity and Its Discontents: It Was Never About the Money by American Theatre Editors

The business case for a more diverse American theatre is a distraction from our core human and artistic values, which is the ground we must stand on in the fight for DEI.

ToB: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 | Felicia Curry on ‘Bowl EP’ by Matt Tamanini

‘Chess’ Broadway Revival Confirmed, Patti LuPone Said What?, Grace Interviews Felicia Curry of ‘Bowl EP’ Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily podcast…

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Yellow Face’’s Francis Jue by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor marks his first Tony Award nomination as he is recognized for his turn in David Henry Hwang’s satire.

No Guarantees Productions Takes Over Astor Place Theater, Former Home of BLUE MAN GROUP

Following the closing of Blue Man Group after 34 years, Astor Place Theater is being taken over by No Guarantees Productions, The New York Times reports. For over three decades, one single s…

First Look: The Frogs Opens Tonight at Southwark Playhouse by Staff Writer

Production images have been released for The Frogs, opening tonight at Southwark Playhouse Borough

Nessie Swims into Pitlochry Festival Theatre This Summer by Staff Writer

Following a successful debut in Edinburgh, the enchanting new Scottish musical Nessie will take to the stage at Pitlochry Festival Theatre from 9 July to 16 August 2025

Shedinburgh Fringe Festival Unveils Full 2025 Programme and New Venue at Edinburgh College of Art by Staff Writer

Shedinburgh Fringe Festival has announced its full 2025 programme, alongside the reveal of a brand-new, purpose-built venue at the Edinburgh College of Art

Follies Revival at Grand Opera House Belfast Announces First Cast Members by Staff Writer

Northern Ireland Opera has announced the first wave of casting for its landmark revival of Follies, the legendary musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman

Key Takeaways from Google Marketing Live 2025 by Situation

Disneyland’s new water show: ‘Inside Out’s’ ‘Be happy’ message irks, while the Muppets charm by Tribune News Service

The Disneyland Resort's new "World of Color" show begins with some regal nostalgia. Standing before a lagoon in Disney California Adventure, we hear the voice of Walt Disney, and see a host …

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Eureka Day’ and ‘The Hills of California’’s Manhattan Theatre Club by Ruthie Fierberg

Manhattan Theatre Club’s leaders, Lynne Meadow, Chris Jennings and Nicki Hunter, discuss the nonprofit’s programming strategy.

Pompano Players’ ‘I DO! I DO!’ is a Delightful Musical Romp Through a Classic American Marriage by Mindy Leaf

Only in South Florida (I admit I’m biased) are we lucky enough to experience spectacular world premieres, see the best of Broadway and off-Broadway, and also get to enjoy many local-talent…

Colman Domingo’s Nat King Cole Play Explores the “Psychology of an Artist’ by Alan Light

Colman Domingo and Patricia McGregor’s play “Lights Out” explores the beloved yet complicated performer who was subtly “advancing who we are as Americans.”

Blue Man Group’s Longtime Home Will Stage Off Broadway Dramas by Michael Paulson

A commercial producer active on Broadway and in the West End has signed a long-term lease for Astor Place Theater with plans for shows there.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 27, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 27, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend. Video: DEATH BECOMES HER, FLOYD COLLINS …

War and Marriage: Director Maurice Attias on Directing “Love’s End” at the Odyssey by Steven Morris

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Lear Redux by Steven Morris

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Amanda Reid Takes Over Lead in Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen on Broadway Tonight by Broadway.com

In her Broadway debut, Amanda Reid takes over the role of Ali in the Alicia Keys musical Hell's Kitchen on May 27. Reid's screen credits inculde Apple TV's Me and the drama Miss Junetee…

Acton Says: A Family in Crisis: “Cracked Open” at Theatre Row by Ross

An Off-Broadway Theatre Review: Dream Big World Theatre’s Cracked Open at Theatre Row By Acton Why won’t she come downstairs? As Matilde’s (Katherine Reis) family busily prepares a par…

POSTCARDS: Sarah Lane, Dance For Paws Founder, Brings Dancing Stars to Symphony Space to Support Animal Welfare by The Dance Enthusiast

"Volunteers, veterinarians, dancers, audience members—we come together in a beautiful kind of chaos. Somewhere in that crowd, someone will meet the gaze of a homeless animal, and it will b…