Big Ideas Abound in Main Street Players’ Revolutionists by Bill Hirschman

When assassin Charlotte Corday declares, “We are all in a play that someone else is writing,” we know we’re stepping into a world steeped in existential tension. We brace ourselves for…

Goodspeed Opera House replaces new stage version of Christmas show to end season by Christopher Arnott

“Mrs. Santa Claus,” which was announced nine months ago as the concluding show in the opera house’s season, will be replaced by “White Christmas,” running Nov. 14 through Dec. 28.

Equity Responds To BURLESQUE Cast Concerns Over Costumes and Work Environment

According to a new report in The Stage, the West End production of Burlesque the Musical is facing reported backstage challenges, including concerns over working hours, conditions, and costu…

Puppet Up! – Uncensored by Steven Morris

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Video: The Muny DEAR EVAN HANSEN Star Michael Fabisch Performs 'For Forever'

The Muny has released a first look at its upcoming production of Dear Evan Hansen, which makes its Muny and Midwest regional premiere July 28-Aug. 3 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest…

Burlesque: The Musical review – Christina Aguilera movie gets a gloriously ‘dirrty’ makeover by Arifa Akbar

Savoy theatre, LondonThis adrenalised adaptation of the 2010 film is stuffed with superb voices and sensational moves What a tremendous breath of fresh air. Amid the indefatigable rise of mo…

KIDS' NIGHT ON BROADWAY Returns To NYC In August

Kids’ Night on Broadway, the beloved program from The Broadway League, will return to New York City on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, giving young theatre fans the chance to attend one of 18 pa…

Review Roundup: BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL Opens in London

Burlesque the Musical based on Steven Antin’s film starring Christina Aguilera and Cher is playing now at the Savoy Theatre. Read reviews for the production! The cast includes Orfeh (Tess)…

Kennedy Center Drama Continues as Trump Wants Opera House Renamed for Melania, Deadline for Honors Inductees Pending by Roger Friedman

Donald Trump wants to end the opera component at the Kennedy Center. He’s trying to push through a plan rename the opera house after First Lady Melania Trump. If Congress votes for this, t…

Renée Fleming makes directing debut with wrestling-themed ‘Così fan tutte’ at Aspen Music Festival by Ronald Blum

“It’s a coming of age for the protagonists and a loss of innocence,” Fleming said.

DramaWatch: A Palestinian playwright’s ‘Them’ brings the refugee crisis home by Linda Ferguson

Also onstage: The Devil, a Greek muse,  and an Elvis-like character make appearances in musicals. Plus other openings, continuing shows, and theater news.

House Republicans Push to Rename Kennedy Center Opera House After Melania Trump by Brent Lang

House Republicans are ready to do some rebranding. On Thursday, GOP members of the House Appropriations Committee voted to rename the Opera House at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performin…

Tickets Now on Sale for Romy & Michele: The Musical, Taking You Back to the '90s This Fall by Broadway.com

Tickets are now on sale for Romy & Michele: The Musical, opening off-Broadway this fall. Performances begin October 14 at Stage 42, with an official opening night set for October 28. …

David Cassidy … Some Questions Answered by Chip Deffaa, Editor-At-Large

Some 30 years have passed since I ghost-wrote David Cassidy’s autobiography, “C’Mon Get Happy.”  The book continues to sell, and I continue to get questions from David’s fans.  I…

Luigi Mangione Musical Eyes More Cities After Sold-Out San Francisco Run by Caitlin Huston

The musical satirizes the real-life circumstances of Mangione being housed in the same detention center as Diddy and Sam Bankman-Fried.

Opera News: Victorian Lyric Opera Company Announces 2025-2026 Season by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

We are thrilled to unveil our 2025–2026 season—a  collection of comedy, romance, and wit, all brought to life with VLOC’s signature Victorian flair! This season we’re back at the …

Before Billy Porter Landed ‘Cabaret,’ the 1998 Revival Didn’t Want Him. Here’s What He Told Them in Response (Exclusive) by Carey Purcell

As the Tony Award winner returns to Broadway, he remembers what his mother once told him: ‘God’s delay is not denial.’ Originally published on Parade.comView this story online The tim…

White Christmas Replaces Mrs. Santa Claus in Goodspeed Season by Andrew Gans

Performances will begin in November at the Connecticut venue.

Rachel Potter Will Celebrate New Album Stages at the Laurie Beechman by Logan Culwell-Block

Caroline Bowman, Marty Thomas, and Ali Stroker are among the special guests for the concert.

Theatre Review: ‘Side Effects May Include…’ at the Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF), Shepherd University by Anne Valentino

Most people have likely never heard of the condition known as Akathisia. The mother in Lisa Loomer’s new play, “Side Effects May Include…” at the Contemporary American Theater Festiv…

Breaking Baz: ‘Downton Abbey’s Elizabeth McGovern On Saying Goodbye To Lady Cora And Chronicling Ava Gardner On Stage by Baz Bamigboye

EXCLUSIVE: Elizabeth McGovern is fired up when she talks about sensuous silver screen goddess Ava Gardner, whom the Downton Abbey star portrays in a stage show that hits New York next week…

Theatre Review: ‘Dead Inside’ at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company by Anne Valentino

No one talks about infertility, not really. Poignantly, actor, writer, and singer Riki Lindhome wiped away tears as she concluded her one-woman show about what she faced over the course of n…

‘Buena Vista,’ ‘John Proctor,’ ‘Stranger Things’ and more set for summer 2025 edition of Kids’ Night on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The biannual event of the Broadway League allows a child to see a Broadway show for free with a full-paying adult.

Theatre Review: ‘Prey Most Difficult’ presented by Sad Druid Productions at District Fringe by Peter Orvetti

The District Fringe Festival welcomes an inventive solo performance with “Prey Most Difficult,” Corvin Kevlihan’s retelling of the Irish legend of Oisin. With its spare staging and mod…

Theatre Review: ‘Now to Ashes’ presented by Theatre51 at District Fringe by Anne Valentino

The history of abolitionism in the United States can be a difficult one to trace, not to mention writing a play about it. The intersection between abolition and women’s suffrage is a parti…

House Republicans Want to Rename Kennedy Center Opera House for Melania Trump by Diep Tran

The renaming is part of a proposed appropriations bill, which also includes cuts to the National Endowment for the Arts.

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Sunset Blvd. Finishes Broadway Run on Top by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony-winning revival was the highest grosser on the Main Stem last week, setting a single-performance sales record at the St. James.

Kids' Night on Broadway Sets August Return; 18 Shows Are Participating by Andrew Gans

The annual program sends kids 18 and under to Broadway for free, with accompanying restaurant discounts and in-theatre activites.

Video: Producer Jeffrey Seller Talks Working with Jonathan Larson, Lin-Manuel Miranda, & More on THE VIEW

Tony-winning producer Jeffrey Seller recently visited The View to discuss his new memoir, "Theater Kid." During the conversation, Seller opened up about discovering his love of theater at a …

Theatre Review: ‘Shrek the Musical’ at McLean Community Players   by Jennifer Georgia

“Shrek the Musical”  is a rip-roaring, crowd-pleasing blast. The show, with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire (Tony winner for “Kimbery Akimbo”) and music by Jeanne Tesori (To…

Odds & Ends: Ariana DeBose and More Join A Chorus Line 50th Anniversary Concert; Cinderella Series in Development with Disney by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Ariana DeBose, Lauren Graham, Bebe Neuwirth and More Join 50th Anniversary A Chorus Line Celebration Entertainment Community Fund B…

Grosses analysis: ‘Sunset’ breaks $2 million in final week; Orville Peck and Eva Noblezada exit ‘Cabaret’ on a high by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending July 20, the 29 currently running productions grossed $33,847,950.

How Adam Lambert Is Preparing to Be Cynthia Erivo’s Judas in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ — And Why He’s Returning to His Musical Theater Roots by Gordon Cox

Less than a year after making his Broadway debut in “Cabaret,” Adam Lambert is stepping into another musical next month, starring as Judas opposite Cynthia Erivo as Jesus in the Hollywoo…

Manhattan Theatre Club Finds Its Queens by Logan Culwell-Block

Julia Lester, Anna Chlumsky, Marin Ireland, and more will star in the new iteration of Pulitzer winner Martyna Majok's play.

Michael Urie Will Host A Tectonic Cabaret, Honoring Uzo Aduba by Andrew Gans

The benefit evening will be held in the fall at the Edison Ballroom.

ETC Expands the Apex Lineup with the Release of the Apex FP by Pr Agency

ETC announces a new addition to the Eos Apex family with the launch of the Eos Apex FP. Featuring the same programming surface and software as an Apex 5, minus the built-in display, the Apex…

A Bronx Tale: The Musical

Playwright J. Bernard Taylor & Jay Michaels take JOHN STILLWAGGON as TENNESSEE WILLIAMS to LONDON by Jaymichaelsae

Wednesday, August 20 @ 7:00 pm at Old Diorama Arts Centre, Regents Place 201 Drummond Street, London NW1 3FE UKSaturday, August 23 @ 7:00 pm at The Audition House, 129A Whitfield Street,…

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Video: Max Clayton & Ari Groover Rehearse 'Now You Has Jazz' From Ogunquit's HIGH SOCIETY

Ogunquit Playhouse has released new footage from rehearsals for High Society, the Matt Lenz-directed musical with Cole Porter’s timeless tunes. At Uncle Willie's pre-wedding party, Dex (Ma…

Photos/Video: First-Look at Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Andrew Rannells in THE GREAT AMERICAN BAKING SHOW

Roku has released a trailer and first look photos for The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Summer, the newest iteration of the fan-favorite franchise. The lineup of the special show fea…

Berta, Berta by Steven Morris

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Forever Young: Veteran Performers Shine in “Old Friends! Part Two” by Eyal Solomon

By Abbe Sparks... Barbara Bleier & Austin Pendelton with Richard Maltby, Jr. and Gretchen Cryer are as fresh and hilariously funny as the best of 'em! The post Forever Young: Veteran Per…

House Republicans Aim to Have Kennedy Center Opera House Renamed for Melania Trump

The Hill has reported that House Republicans are aiming to have The Kennedy Center’s opera house renamed in honor of Melania Trump. House Republicans on the Appropriations Committee approv…

‘Ta-Da!’ Review: Josh Sharp Tries a Thing by Laura Collins-Hughes

Sam Pinkleton directs the comedian’s well-camouflaged coming-out story.

Broadway Box Office: ‘Sunset Blvd.’ Ends Run On $2.5 Million High by Caitlin Huston

'Just In Time,' the biomusical about Bobby Darin starring Jonathan Groff, also hit the highest gross of its run last week.

Cabaret Preview: “The Ballad of JonBenet Ramsey” at Joe’s Pub (Opens Friday, September 12, 2025) by David Roberts

This fall, “the Shakespeare of pop culture satire” (NYT), playwright and performer Ryan Raftery (Mother of the Year: The Kris Jenner Musical, The Trial of Andy Warhol, The Rise and Fall…

Video: Be Amazed with a Sneak Peek of AMAZE

Are you ready to be amazed? Jamie Allan brings his magic show, Amaze, to New World Stages this summer. Combining state-of-the-art technology with timeless conjuring techniques, Amaze is a st…

From Meryl Streep to James Earl Jones to Anne Hathaway: The Many Times Celebrities Starred in Shakespeare in the Park by Diep Tran

The upcoming production of Twelfth Night is the latest in a long line of star-studded productions.

Will Masquerade revive immersive theater in New York? by Jonathan Mandell

As Andrew Lloyd Webber prepares to launch the immersive version of “The Phantom of the Opera” on the last day of this month, for a run that has been extended (for now) through October 19…

‘Sunset Blvd.’ Ends Run With New House Record Of $2.5M; ‘Just In Time’ Has Its Highest Grossing Week With $1.3M – Broadway Box Office by Greg Evans

Sunset Blvd. went out on a high note Sunday, packing the St. James Theatre and handily breaking a couple of that venue’s house records with a weekly gross of $2,481,018. With its final wee…

Emily Skinner, Paige Davis and More Join Pen Pals Off-Broadway by Darryn King

More members of the rotating cast have been announced for off-Broadway’s Pen Pals. Michael Griffo’s play, a celebration of a friendship between two women conducted via decades’ worth o…

Video: Watch a Sneak Preview of ROLLING THUNDER

Rolling Thunder is about to have its New York City premiere! The musical features a book by journalist/writer Bryce Hallett and is directed by Kenneth Ferrone. Rolling Thunder brings togethe…

Marin Ireland, Julia Lester, Anna Chlumsky to Star in Queens Off-Broadway

Review: Immigrants and American Animus Coexist in queens

Anna Chlumsky, Julia Lester and More to Star in QUEENS at MTC

Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the cast for their Off-Broadway production of Queens. From Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok comes an epic drama about hunting for the American Dream, f…

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 7/20/25 - SUNSET BLVD. Tops the List in Closing Week

Click below to access all the Broadway grosses from all the shows for the week ending 7/20/2025 in BroadwayWorld's grosses section. Also, you will find information on each show's historical …

James Caverly-Andrew Morrill Play Trash Will Bow at Perelman Performing Arts Center by Logan Culwell-Block

The new work centers on two Deaf roommates.

Bat Out of Hell—The Musical Will Be Filmed for Fall Streaming Premiere by Andrew Gans

BroadwayHD has joined forces with Stagescreen to film the current U.K. tour of the Jim Steinman musical.

Get a 1st-Ever Video Look at Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

A newly released trailer is the best look yet at the Netflix series' stage prequel.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE WEIR at Irish Rep

This summer Irish Rep brings back The Weir by Conor McPherson, directed by Ciarán O’Reilly. A longtime Irish Rep favorite, this marks the company’s fourth staging of The Weir, following…

CORDONE & KILGORE RECREATE MEMORABLE VEGAS PERFORMERS AT AVENTURA CENTER ON JULY 26 by Marvin Glassman

Singers Natalie Cordone and Shawn Kilgore team to perform the classic hit songs of famed Las Vegas entertainers in the cabaret show “Vegas Baby: Hits of the Headliners” on Saturday, July…

Down to Earth Festival to Feature Global and Public Space Art by American Theatre Editors

Community organizations and advocates will celebrate outdoor and global performance in New York City parks and public spaces.

In a Neil Simon Summer, PPTOPA’s ‘PLAZA SUITE’ Proves Simon’s Couples Comedies Can Still Make Us Laugh by Mindy Leaf

In June, I reviewed FAU’s Festival Rep’s delightful production of Neil Simon’s rarely produced 1988 couples farce, Rumors. And now, in July, I have the privilege of reviewing Pembroke …

Photos: First Look at ROLLING THUNDER Off-Broadway

Rolling Thunder is about to have its New York City premiere! The musical features a book by journalist/writer Bryce Hallett and is directed by Kenneth Ferrone. The cast includes Drew Becker …

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Jennifer Nettles’ GIULIA Musical and More Set for PAC NYC 2026 Season

Perelman Performing Arts Center has revealed new productions to take the stage in early 2026: Gems, choreographed by Benjamin Millepied (February 21–22), Trash by James Caverly and Andrew …

Alysha Deslorieux, Ken Wulf Clark and More to Lead North American Tour of The Notebook by Hayley Levitt

The full cast is set for the North American tour of The Notebook, launching in September at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, Ohio. The production will continue on to over 30 cities in its fi…

R.I.P. TV Variety Producer Gary Smith by Trav S.D.

As is not uncommon, we got a flurry of obit notices yesterday from the The Dark Angel known as Eve Golden. The one that hurt the most was Malcolm-Jamal Warner the likeable Theo Huxtable from…

Philly’s sports triumphs are thawing our cultural divide by Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver says Philly sports fans and arts patrons, once at odds over the Rocky statue, are increasingly joining forces as the Phillies and the Eagles make historic wins. This week, eve…

Disguise X1 Offers The Power of Disguise, On Any Device by Pr Agency

Disguise has unveiled X1, a game-changing portable version of its industry-leading Designer software. X1 lets creators run 4K visuals directly from their own laptop or hardware — no propri…

PAC NYC Announces 2026 Programming, Including Deaf Play TRASH

The Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) has announced its 2026 season, including six productions across theatre, music, and dance. The season will feature contemporary ballet trilogy G…

HAMILTON Anniversary Matinee Will Offer 1,000 Lottery Tickets for $10

As part of its 10th anniversary celebration, Hamilton will host a special fan-filled performance. On its official 10th anniversary, Aug. 6, the matinee will have a minimum of 1,000 seats in …

Sharna Burgess, Paige Davis and More Join PEN PALS at DR2 Theatre

Pen Pals Off-Broadway has revealed new additions to the rotating cast: Sharna Burgess (“Dancing with the Stars,” Regional: Esther) and Paige Davis (“Trading Spaces,” Boeing-Boeing on…

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Theater review: ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ is clever, frantic and Playhouse on Park-sized perfection by Christopher Arnott

The 1952 Hollywood classic “Singin’ in the Rain” is exceptional, not just in terms of screenwriting and songwriting but also the fascinating chapter of American history it covers. It�…

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Savy Jackson, Michael Park, Mamie Parris, More Will Lead U.S. Premiere of Mythic Musical by Andrew Gans

Kathleen Marshall will direct and choreograph for Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.

How to Get $10 Seats for the Hamilton 10th Anniversary Matinee Performance by Andrew Gans

The lottery is now open for the special fan performance of the Tony-winning Lin-Manuel Miranda musical.

Emily Skinner, Paige Davis, Marcia Cross, More Join Encore Run of Pen Pals by Logan Culwell-Block

Michael Griffo's play is headed back Off-Broadway with a rotating cast of actors.

Tanz fever: a whirl through the Viennese festival where dance erupts across the city by Chris Wiegand

Austria’s month-long ImPulsTanz celebration goes beyond the norm to turn rope jumping, navel-gazing and masked protest into explosive shows Matteo Haitzmann is a violinist who has tonight …

‘I didn’t cry till the following year’: standup Thanyia Moore on the tragedy she turned into laughter by Rachael Healy

The comic was all set to make her debut at the Edinburgh fringe. Then, with hours to go, she had a medical emergency. The former dancer explains how it all fed into her new standup show �…

Video: Peter Dinklage Discusses Challenges of Live Shakespeare on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS

Amid rehearsals for Twelfth Night at Shakespeare in the Park, Peter Dinklage visited Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss the new production, along with his role in the new series Dexter: …

Jerry Herman's MRS. SANTA CLAUS World Premiere Canceled At Goodspeed

Goodspeed Musicals has announced a change to its 2025 season lineup. The previously scheduled highly anticipated world premiere of Mrs. Santa Claus, set to run from November 14 through Decem…

Rodgers and Hammerstein Cinderella Series Headed to Disney+ by Logan Culwell-Block

Jennifer Lopez is executive producing the limited series, which will reportedly reimagine the classic story from the point of view of the fairy godparents.

Photos show a Filipino couple walking down a flooded aisle on their wedding day by The Associated Press

By AARON FAVILA and HARUKA NUGA MALOLOS, Philippines (AP) — Jade Rick Verdillo and Jamaica Aguilar were determined to walk down the aisle on their wedding day. Even if it meant walking dow…

Video: Christopher Briney on Going Out of His Comfort Zone in the 'Vulgar and Volatile' Dilaria by Meredith Taylor Ammons

The Summer I Turned Pretty actor is currently making his Off-Broadway debut.

Video: A CHORUS LINE Original Cast Will Reunite for Panel Discussion- Tune In Friday at 3pm

Fifty years ago this year, A Chorus Line hit the stage and became a worldwide sensation—and the Library for the Performing Arts was there to capture it during its first days! The Theatre o…

Tickets On Sale Now For ROMY & MICHELE: THE MUSICAL

Tickets are now on sale for Romy & Michele: The Musical, a new Off-Broadway production based on the cult-classic film Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion. The new musical begins p…

‘South Park’ creators reach $1.5 billion streaming deal with Paramount by Tribune News Service

LOS ANGELES — The creators of Comedy Central's "South Park" reached a breakthrough Monday in the tense negotiations over the streaming rights of the long-running satirical cartoon. Paramou…

Elation Proteus Radius with LILI Laser Technology by Pr Agency

Elation has launched a new era of high-impact beam lights with the Proteus Radius, a compact, high intensity IP66 Beam FX fixture powered by a LILI (Laser Illuminated Lighting Instrument) li…

Jim Steinman’s Bat Out of Hell Musical Will Be Taped for Release on BroadwayHD

Video: GODSPELL Documentary Sets World Premiere at TIFF; Watch a New Clip

Last year, BroadwayWorld reported that Judd Apatow would be producing a new documentary about the original Toronto production of Godspell from director Nick Davis. Now the film has officiall…

Michael Urie Will Host A TECTONIC CABARET; Uzo Aduba Honored

Emmy Award-nominated actor Michael Urie will host Tectonic Theater Project's annual benefit, A Tectonic Cabaret, Monday, October 20, 2025 with a cocktail hour at 6:30 PM and performances at …

New Harmony Project Evolves PlayFest Indy Into Year-Round Series by American Theatre Editors

In this reimagined version of NHP’s signature new-works initiative, 5 Indianapolis theatres will present new plays throughout 2025-26.

As Theo Huxtable in ‘The Cosby Show,’ Malcolm-Jamal Warner was integral to ‘America’s family’ by Tribune News Service

LOS ANGELES — When Bill Cosby revolutionized television during the mid-1980s with "The Cosby Show," the fictional Huxtables, the wealthy Black family at the center of the sitcom, were ofte…

THE NOTEBOOK National Tour Launches in Cleveland This September

The Notebook’s North American Tour will launch in September beginning at Cleveland’s Playhouse Square. It will play over 30 cities across the nation through the end of August 2026. 

Video: STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW New Broadway Footage

An all new trailer has been released for the Broadway production of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW, including never-before-seen production footage featuring the original Broadway cast led…

HAMILTON Will Offer 1000 $10 Tickets For 10th Anniversary Matinee Performance

In honor of the 10th anniversary performance of Hamilton, an expanded digital lottery will take place for a fan-filled matinee performance on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 1pm ET. For this sp…

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Jerry Mitchell and Helen Park Developing Musical Adaptation of Korean Film DANCING QUEEN

CJ ENM is developing a new stage musical based on its 2012 film Dancing Queen, with plans to debut the production in Korea in 2027 and expand to global markets. As reported by The Korea Time…

The 7th Show to Announce Recoupment… and What It Tells Us About Broadway by Ken Davenport

The 7th show of the 2024–2025 Broadway season just announced... The post The 7th Show to Announce Recoupment… and What It Tells Us About Broadway first appeared on Ken Davenport.

Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty to Embark on Major UK Tour by Staff Writer

Blackeyed Theatre is set to premiere a brand-new theatrical adventure, Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty, written and directed by Nick Lane The post Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moria…

Emily Lane Joins Cast of Blessings at Riverside Studios by Staff Writer

Emily Lane will join the cast of the world premiere of Blessings, a darkly funny and emotionally charged new family drama by acclaimed playwright Sarah Shelton The post Emily Lane Joins Cas…

A Merry Misrule Brings Festive Folklore to Battersea Arts Centre This Winter by Staff Writer

Battersea Arts Centre and Wild Rumpus will reunite this winter to present the world premiere of A Merry Misrule, a brand-new immersive family adventure The post A Merry Misrule Brings Fest…

Emma Lazarus: The New Colossus by Trav S.D.

I promise that we are not becoming a poetry blog. It’s just that the birthday of Emma Lazarus (1849-1887) comes immediately after that of Hart Crane. And her contribution seems especially …

Watch Jamie Lloyd and Nicole Scherzinger's Curtain Call Speeches at Final Sunset Blvd. Performance by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning revival played its last performance July 20 at Broadway St. James Theatre.

See Who's Starring in The Notebook on Tour by Logan Culwell-Block

Sharon Catherine Brown, Beau Gravitte, and Alysha Deslorieux are among the artists taking the Ingrid Michaelson musical around the U.S.

The Reviews Are In for Josh Sharp's Ta-da! by Logan Culwell-Block

2025 Tony winner Sam Pinkleton is at the helm of the new solo show Off-Broadway at Greenwich House Theatre.

Get Ready to Say Goodbye to Oh, Mary!'s Original Cast by Logan Culwell-Block, Heather Gershonowitz

Bianca Leigh, James Scully, and Tony Macht look back on their journey with the show, from Off-Broadway to Broadway.

Cast Announced for Troilus and Cressida at Shakespeare’s Globe by Staff Writer

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the full cast and creative team for Troilus and Cressida, directed by Owen Horsley in his Globe debut The post Cast Announced for Troilus and Cressida at…

The Notebook Tour Sets Casting Ahead of Premiere at Playhouse Square

Photos: MAMMA MIA! Returns to the Winter Garden Theatre

The box office is open for the Broadway return of Mamma Mia! The beloved musical resumes performances in New York City on Saturday, August 2, with an opening night celebration held on Thursd…

‘The Notebook’ Announces Cast for Upcoming National Tour by Matthew Herzog

Audiences across the country are about to fall in love again with The Notebook, as the North American Tour is set to launch in September. Producers Kevin McCollum and Kurt Deutsch are th…

Full Cast and Cities Set For THE NOTEBOOK Tour

The full cast and 2025-26 tour route have been announced for the upcoming tour of THE NOTEBOOK, which kicks off this September. Portraying Allie and Noah across their lifetimes are Sharon Ca…

EXIT INTERVIEW | Nicholas Barasch Says Goodbye To Frederick in PIRATES!

As Roundabout Theatre Company’s acclaimed—and Tony-nominated—production of The Pirates of Penzance approaches final curtain (it closes July 27), we caught up with Nicholas Barasch to r…

Broadway Bound: A Celebration of Charles Strouse by Alix Cohen

A selection of songs from Charles Strouse musicals that never made it to Broadway and stories from those who had the pleasure of working with him. By Alix Cohen The 8th iteration of Broadway…

Review: An Exuberant Gospel at Colonus, Outdoors on Little Island

Robert Downey Jr., J. Smith Cameron, Kenneth Lonergan to Take Part in All the President’s Men Live Read

Podcast: Climate change and theatre: When the show can’t go on by Alex Miller and toni Tresca

Extreme heat, wildfire smoke and other climate-related issues are having an effect – especially on outside performances. Plus, Top 10 Colorado Headliners and an interview with Miners Alley…

Extreme Vetting and Extraordinary Ability by American Theatre Editors

The politics of international artist visas have never run smooth, but they’ve become increasingly bumpy in a changing U.S.

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Today on Broadway: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 by Matt Tamanini

‘John Proctor Is the Villain’ extends on Broadway and gets film adaptation, Moretz to lead ‘Caroline’ Off-Broadway, ‘Sunset’ closing night highlights Since 2016, “Today on Broa…

Canadian Stage’s “Romeo and Juliet” Shines like a Dream in High Park due to the Trembling and Cracking of its Strong Leads by Ross

The Toronto Theatre Review: Canadian Stage’s Romeo and Juliet in High Park By Ross I am not “wedded to calamity,” nor am I a purist by any means, especially when it comes to Shakespear…

Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda and More Perform to Cheer Up Stephen Colbert Following THE LATE SHOW Cancellation

As BroadwayWorld previously announced, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert will end in May 2026. To cheer up Colbert and his audience, Lin-Manuel Miranda and "Weird" Al Yankovic stopped by du…

Magical Merlin Returns to the West End for Spellbinding Autumn Half-Term Run by Staff Writer

Families are in for a magical treat this Autumn half-term as Magical Merlin returns to London’s West End for a strictly limited run The post Magical Merlin Returns to the West End for S…

The Egg at Theatre Royal Bath Launches Youth Council to Champion Underrepresented Voices by Staff Writer

The Egg at Theatre Royal Bath has announced the formation of the TRB Youth Council, a bold new initiative aimed at amplifying youth voices across the organisation and the wider city The pos…

Cast Announced for Bluey’s Big Play UK and Ireland Tour by Staff Writer

As the Olivier Award-nominated Bluey’s Big Play returns to the UK and Ireland, a talented new cast has been announced to bring the beloved Heeler family to life on stage The post Cast An…

Lee Explores the Life and Legacy of Lee Krasner at Park Theatre by Staff Writer

OnBook Theatre, in association with Park Theatre, presents Lee, a new play by Cian Griffin, directed by Jason Moore, running at Park90 The post Lee Explores the Life and Legacy of Lee Kras…

West End Stars Announced for Guts + Glitter, a One-Night Concert Celebrating Queer Joy and Supporting LGBTQIA+ Youth by Staff Writer

A dazzling new concert, Guts + Glitter, will take over The Clapham Grand on Sunday 31st August 2025 for one night only, bringing together a stellar cast of West End performers The post West…

Full Cast Announced for Romans, a novel at the Almeida Theatre by Staff Writer

The Almeida Theatre has announced the full cast for Romans, a novel, the highly anticipated new play by award-winning writer Alice Birch The post Full Cast Announced for Romans, a novel a…

Out, damned shot! Macbeth becomes a cutthroat netball musical at Edinburgh fringe by Arifa Akbar

Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence combines comedy, songs and athleticism as a young netball player reckons with her own ambitions against an electro-pop score A spate of Macbeths will hit the…

Edinburgh funniest fringe joke award scrapped for 2025 by Chris Wiegand

TV channel U&Dave has announced its award for best joke at the fringe, launched in 2008, won’t be given this year It’s beyond a joke for pun-lovers. The traditional list of the funni…

‘A privilege and a great pleasure’: inside the 5,000-item Stephen Sondheim collection by David Smith In Washington

A treasure trove of manuscripts, notebooks and recordings from the theatre legend has been acquired by the Library of Congress in Washington DC Mark Horowitz had done his homework before Ste…

Filmed Version of BAT OUT OF HELL Will Come to The Big Screen in Autumn 2025

BroadwayHD has teamed up with Stagescreen to film Bat Out of Hell – The Musical, and acquired exclusive US broadcast rights. Currently selling out across the UK, the multiple award-winning…

5 game-changing books shaping the future of medicine by Tribune News Service

The American health care system stands at a crossroads — fragmented, costly and often failing the very people it aims to serve. Yet across hospitals, tech startups, policy labs and patient…

New on DVD: Team up with Marvel’s newest misfits in ‘Thunderbolts*’ by Tribune News Service

The final film in Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe the tops the DVD releases for the week of July 29. "Thunderbolts*": A group of MCU oddballs band together to form a team — one co…

ALL SHOOK UP STIRS UP SOME THOUGHTS By Peter Filichia

Let’s go back to November 15, 1956, when two very different events occurred in entertainment history. And yet, in one strange way, they were related. On this date, Elvis Presley’s record…

List of DVD release dates for July 22 and beyond by Tribune News Service

Following is a partial schedule of coming movies on DVD. Release dates are subject to change: JULY 22: Final Destination Bloodlines 22: Fight or Flight 22: All We Imagine as Light 22: Ash 22…

Photos: Todrick Hall, Orfeh, Jess Folley, and More in BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL in London

As Burlesque the Musical has its official gala opening in the West End tonight, new production photos have been released. Check out the all new photos below! Burlesque the Musical based on S…

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 22, 2025- SUNSET BLVD. Says Goodbye and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 22, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: Good morning, Broadway lovers! Wake…

Do High Levels Of Creative Activity Help People Feel They Have The Capacity To Be Creative? by Joe Patti

This is definitely anecdotal rather than backed by any data, but based upon observations across a few decades and working at three-four different organizations, there seems to be a degree of…

Broadway’s Cabaret Says 'Willkommen' to Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace by Broadway.com

Fresh from their run in the London production, Tony Award winner Billy Porter and two-time Olivier Award nominee Marisha Wallace join the Broadway cast of Cabaret on July 22. The pair wi…

Gavin Lee Takes Pride Rock as Scar in Broadway’s The Lion King by Broadway.com

Broadway's The Lion King welcomes two-time Tony Award nominee Gavin Lee to the company as Scar on July 22. He replaces Michael Hollick in the role. Lee has received Tony nominations for…

New Stars Step In: Taye Diggs, Wayne Brady, Ashley Loren and Christian Douglas Take the Stage in Moulin Rouge! on Broadway by Broadway.com

Taye Diggs and Wayne Brady return to Broadway in Moulin Rouge! beginning July 22 as the Duke of Monroth and Harold Zidler, respectively. Both will play limited engagements at the Al Hi…

2025 April 6th @ 7:00 PM: Lakecia Benjamin

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Cast and Creatives of Rolling Thunder Meet The Press by Suzanna Bowling

Rolling Thunder, originally developed and produced in Australia opens Off-Broadway at New World Stages July 24th. This Vietnam era  rock journey, features a book by journalist-writer Bryce …

Burlesque the Musical Opens in London's West End July 22 by Andrew Gans

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

Wayne Brady, Taye Diggs, Ashley Loren, Christian Douglas Lead Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical Starting July 22 by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning Best Musical continues at the Hirschfeld Theatre.

Gavin Lee Is Scar in Broadway's The Lion King Beginning July 22 by Andrew Gans

The role marks the two-time Tony nominee's third for Disney.