Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Photos: Disney Takes Over BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK

Earlier today, 106.7 LITE FM's Broadway in Bryant Park concluded its 2025 program, bringing the best of Broadway back together for free performances, every Thursday in July. Check out photos…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48PM

‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Creators Respond To Andrew Barth Feldman Casting Discourse: “Extremely Saddened” by Glenn Garner

With a new leading man taking over Broadway‘s Maybe Happy Ending, the South Korean musical’s creators are responding to discourse around the casting of Andrew Barth Feldman. After Darren…

SOURCE: Deadline at 11:40PM
Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Notes on Letters by Mason Pilevsky

Rolling Thunder – 30 July 2025 I was surprised by how many times Rolling Thunder made me cry. From the beginning, it had moments that were structurally unclear with questionable writing.…

SOURCE: Pages on Stages at 10:38PM
Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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John Stamos Replaces Josh Gad as King Herod in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at the Hollywood Bowl

John Stamos will step into the role of King Herod in the Hollywood Bowl's upcoming Jesus Christ Superstar concert staging., replacing Josh Gad, who withdrew from the production due to a posi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:18PM
Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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John Stamos Will Be Herod in Hollywood Bowl Jesus Christ Superstar by Margaret Hall, Andrew Gans

The Full House star is stepping in for an ailing Josh Gad for the August 1-3 concerts, led by Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:42PM

John Stamos Replaces Ailing Josh Gad As King Herod In ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ At The Hollywood Bowl by Tomt

John Stamos is sliding into the golden slippers of King Herod just hours before the curtain comes up on Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl. Stamos’ last minute casting comes afte…

SOURCE: Deadline at 08:41PM
Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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August 2025 New York Theater Openings by Jonathan Mandell

Below is a calendar of New York theater opening* in August, including two shows on Broadway, one of them a revival of the long-running “Mamma Mia.” But they are overshadowed by a 400-yea…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 06:38PM

Theatre News: Spooky Action Theatre Announces 2025-26 Season, Counter-Narratives by Mdtgmarketing

Productions Directed by Artistic Director Elizabeth Dinkova and Ashleigh King   Washington, DC–-Spooky Action Theater presents its 21st season with productions of two plays that are boldl…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 06:12PM
Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Robert Wilson Dies: Visionary Theater Creator Whose Philip Glass Opera Collaboration ‘Einstein On The Beach’ Remains A Towering Example Of 1970s A by Greg Evans

Robert Wilson, the experimental theater stage director, playwright and choreographer whose career spanned decades of collaborations with such equally visionary artists as Phillip Glass, Lou …

SOURCE: Deadline at 05:55PM

‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Star Helen J. Shen Responds to Andrew Barth Feldman Casting Controversy by Rebecca Rubin

Helen J. Shen, the star of Broadway’s “Maybe Happy Ending,” is defending the show’s recent decision to recast the lead male role with a white actor. Producers announced last week tha…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:42PM

Experimental Theatre Artist Robert Wilson has Died at 83 by Margaret Hall

The avant-garde auteur behind Einstein on the Beach leaves a legacy of radical innovation and visually stunning productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM
Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Helen J. Shen Releases Statement on MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Casting

Helen J Shen has released a statement regarding the recent backlash in response to the casting of Andrew Barth Feldman in Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway. The casting decision drew controvers…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM

Odds & Ends: Kelli O'Hara Joins Tom Hanks Off-Broadway, Beth Leavel and Jessie Mueller Pair Up for Benefit Concert of The Rink and More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Kelli O'Hara and More Join Tom Hanks in This World of Tomorrow Casting is complete for the off-Broadway world premiere of This Worl…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:48PM

Stranger Things: The First Shadow 'Unlocks' Season Five, Says Louis McCartney by Broadway.com

You don’t need to have seen Stranger Things, Netflix’s supernatural teen horror series, to understand Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway. Firstly, says Louis McCartney, who pl…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:48PM

Roku Delivers Stronger Than Expected Platform Revenue, Raises Outlook by Caitlin Huston

The company attributed to rise in revenue to strong video advertising and the acquisition of a streaming service.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:25PM

Video: Taye Diggs Shares That His Son 'Can't Stand' Musical Theater

Despite having two parents in the performing arts, Taye Diggs's son doesn't understand the appeal. During a visit to Live with Kelly and Mark, Diggs, who recently joined the cast of Moulin R…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:24PM

Bernadette Peters and Elaine Paige to Again Host West End Woofs (and Meows) by Andrew Gans

The animal adoption event, featuring West End performers, will be held at St. Paul's Church in Covent Garden.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

Robert Wilson, theatre director and visual artist, dies aged 83 by Benjamin Lee

Acclaimed playwright, director and artist was known for his opera Einstein on the Beach and many A-list collaborations Robert Wilson, renowned theatre director, playwright and artist, has di…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:03PM

“Jurassiq Parq, A Musiqal Parody”: A Wild Joy Ride!—at Oasis by Jenyth Jo

Michael Phillis Excavates Ironies in Dancing Dinos & Pop Songs by Jenyth Jo Can this incredible spectacle, extended until Sept. 13 and overflowing with talent and mischief, save the fabu…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:01PM
Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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THE GILDED AGE Sets Another Viewership Record as Season 3 Continues to Climb

HBO's The Gilded Age is officially the show of the summer, as Season 3 of the series continues to grow in viewership. According to new reports, the recent sixth episode of the star-studded c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM

Meet Erin Morton, Whose Viral 'Creep' Paved the Way to Her Dream Role in Heathers by Darryn King

Age: 21 Hometown: Jackson, Mississippi Current Role: Erin Morton is currently playing poor, sweet Martha Dunnstock in Heathers the Musical at New World Stages. Credits: In April, Morton'…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:48PM

Broadway’s $400 Million Tax Credit Ran Out of Money. It May Come Back, But With an Asterisk by Caitlin Huston

The Broadway League held an emergency meeting earlier in July as producers worried about attracting future investment. Now new details are coming in to focus on an extension — including a …

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:39PM

Video: Jinkx Monsoon Expertly Schools JK Rowling For Transphobic Views

Oh, Mary!'s next leading lady, Jinkx Monsoon, expertly dragged Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling for her transphobic views. The Cursed Child playwright has been extremely vocal about her tran…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:32PM

Robert Wilson, Provocative Playwright and Director, Is Dead at 83 by Allan Kozinn

He upended theatrical norms with his own stunningly visualized works and his collaborations with a wide range of artists, from Philip Glass (“Einstein on the Beach”) to Lady Gaga.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:24PM

When Robert Wilson Spoke in Hartford by Frank Rizzo

Sad news about the death of great theater artist Robert Wilson. I met him when he spoke at the University of Hartford’s Lincoln Theatre, I believe it was 2016. Insightful and charming.

SOURCE: ShowRiz at 03:16PM

Bess Wohl’s ‘Liberation’ will transfer to Broadway this fall by Hayley Levitt For Broadway.com

Directed by Whitney White, previews will begin October 8 ahead of an October 28 opening. 

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:12PM

Off-Broadway Review: “Rolling Thunder” Fails to Deliver at New World Stages – Stage 3 (Through Sunday, September 7, 2025) by David Roberts

Unless your bucket list includes testing the limits of your eardrums before they tear beyond repair, after exposure to unbearable decibels, it would be prudent to avoid the new jukebox music…

SOURCE: Theatre Reviews Limited at 03:10PM

Class Notes: Morgan Bassichis from “Can I Be Frank” by Lauren Class Schneider

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to Morgan Bassichis, writer and star in “Can I Be Frank” at the Soho Playhouse. Morgan Bassichis, Credit Maria Baranova “Class Notes” actively co…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 03:00PM
Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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DEAR EVERYTHING Launches Three-City Tour

Dear Everything will tour three U.S. cities this year — Miami, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake City. 

SOURCE: Theatrely at 02:40PM

Catch My Vaudeville Show Tomorrow Night! by Trav S.D.

In the unlikely event that you missed the memo, this handy reminder that my American Vaudeville Theatre, in collaboration with Surf Reality’s Radical Vaudeville is coming to Coney Island U…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 02:36PM

Video: Sneak Peek of Broadway In Bryant Park, Week 4

Earlier today, 106.7 LITE FM's Broadway in Bryant Park concluded its 2025 program, bringing the best of Broadway back together for free performances, every Thursday in July. This week's perf…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:18PM

MASQUERADE Performance On for Tonight Pending Weather

Masquerade’s first special preview performance is set to take place tonight, on July 31, 2025, weather permitting. A message to ticket holders addressing weather concerns stated: Dear Gues…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:18PM

‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Casting Change Ignites Debate About Asian Representation by Derrick Bryson Taylor

When the show said Andrew Barth Feldman, a white actor, would replace Darren Criss, who is of Filipino descent, alarms were sounded by some Asian American actors.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:18PM

Once More From the Top: Inside the Starry, Emotional 50th Anniversary A Chorus Line Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway favorites and Chorus Line O.G.s gathered July 27 to celebrate the landmark 1975 musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Photos: Inside A CHORUS LINE's 50th Anniversary Celebration

Earlier this week, The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), along with Tony Award-winning producers Christopher Ketner and Hunter Regian, presented A Chorus Line Official…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:06PM

Photos: On the Red Carpet for A CHORUS LINE's 50th Anniversary

Earlier this week, The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), along with Tony Award-winning producers Christopher Ketner and Hunter Regian, presented A Chorus Line Official…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:06PM

‘Carousel’ is final jewel set in Summer Lyric Theatre’s sparkling season by Alan Smason

By ALAN SMASON, WYES-TV Theatre Critic (“Steppin’ Out“) It is perhaps most appropriate that for the third jewel in Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane’s studded crown is Carousel, the Rod…

SOURCE: Theatre Criticsm at 02:06PM
Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Elizabeth Marvel, Jennifer Mogbock, Henry Stram Cast in And Then We Were No More Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Mark Wing-Davey will direct the new play from Tim Blake Nelson for La MaMa.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Emma Hunton Stars In EXORCISTIC: THE ROCK MUSICAL Off-Broadway

Exorcistic: The Rock Musical is returning Off Broadway starring Emma Hunton — of Freeform's Good Trouble — at The Asylum NYC for a limited engagement from Aug. 25 to Nov. 22. 

SOURCE: Theatrely at 01:50PM

Jeremy Strong in Talks to Play Mark Zuckerberg in THE SOCIAL NETWORK PART II

Tony Award winner Jeremy Strong is currently the top choice to play META CEO in Aaron Sorkin's The Social Network: Part II, reports indicate. Jessie Eisenberg, who played the Facebook founde…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48PM

Renowned Theatre Artist Robert Wilson Has Passed Away

BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn of the passing of Robert M. Wilson, artist, theater and opera director, architect, set and lighting designer, visual artist, and founder of The Watermill C…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:32PM

Diane Paulus-Directed Climate Crisis Musical Dear Everything Will Tour the U.S. by Logan Culwell-Block

The "musical uprising for the earth" played a sold-out, one-night-only concert at NYC's Terminal 5 earlier this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Eisa Davis Host a Warriors Silent Disco Party at Lincoln Center Theater by Logan Culwell-Block

The special event featured cocktails followed by a dance party on The Dance Floor at Josie Robertson Plaza.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

DEAR EVERYTHING Will Embark on Tour This Fall Directed By Diane Paulus

On the heels of its sold out, one-night-only show at Terminal 5 earlier this year, Dear Everything, a musical uprising for the Earth, is coming to four U.S. cities this Fall: Newnan, GA; Mia…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06PM

10 Curious Alice in Wonderland PLAYBILLDER Covers by Natan Zamansky

See how schools and community theatres have reimagined Lewis Carroll's classic children's book.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM

Elizabeth A. Davis Musical Prodigal Daughters Holds NYC Readings July 31 by Logan Culwell-Block

Carolee Carmello, Akron Watson, David Abeles, Cassondra James, and more are in the cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM

Elizabeth Marvel, Jennifer Mogbock, Henry Stram Cast in And Then There Were No More Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Mark Wing-Davey will direct the new play from Tim Blake Nelson for La MaMa.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM

Exorcistic: The Rock Musical Will Return Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The self-aware Exorcist parody explores horror tips over into hilarity.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM
Thursday, July 31, 2025 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Performing Arts News: Strathmore Launches 2025-2026 Season with Star-Studded Lineup by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Featuring Elizabeth Gilbert, John Cleese, Lea Salonga, and Ben FoldsSeason highlights include Disney’s Moana Live-to-Film Concert, jazz legend Herbie Hancock, humorist David Sedaris, and…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 12:40PM

Off-Broadway News: “Exorcistic: The Rock Musical” to Play at the Asylum NYC with Surprising Broadway Guest Stars by David Roberts

“Exorcistic: The Rock Musical” is set to make its triumphant return Off Broadway at The Asylum NYC for a limited engagement beginning August 25th, 2025. This bold, high-octane horror-com…

SOURCE: Theatre Reviews Limited at 12:38PM

Rachel Jendrzejewski: Someone Right There by American Theatre Editors

Colleagues and friends remember the playwright and multidimensional theatre artist, who died on July 14 at the age of 43.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:36PM

Bess Wohl's Liberation Will Transfer to Broadway This Fall by Hayley Levitt

Liberation, a new play by Tony nominee Bess Wohl (Grand Horizons), which had an extended off-Broadway run at Roundabout Theatre Company's Laura Pels Theatre this past winter, will have a 14…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:32PM

‘LITTLE JEWEL: IN THE PLAGUES AND THROES OF LOVE’ COMING TO THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY THIS AUGUST (PRESS RELEASE) by Robert Shuman

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press contact: Bob Shuman/Stage Voices [email protected]   THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY, CRYSTAL FIELD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TO PRESENT DREAM UP FESTIVAL WORLD PREMIERE …

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 12:20PM

Opera News: Annapolis Opera Raises the Curtain on an Extraordinary 53rd Season by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Since 1972, Annapolis Opera has brought unforgettable stories to life—from timeless masterpieces to daring new works—showcasing the full power and beauty of opera in Maryland’s capital…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 12:19PM

Video: From the White House to Broadway: Paul Oakley Stovall

On this week's episode of Survival Jobs, a Podcast, hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo, welcome the inspiring playwright, actor and Tony Award winning producer Paul Oakley Stovall, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:18PM

Seize the Means of Audience Outreach by L. Nicol Cabe

By L. Nicol Cabe. Online theatre spaces can promote accessibility, democratic processes, international connections, and ecological benefits, but many digital platforms act as intermediaries …

SOURCE: HowlRound at 12:14PM

Nu Sass Theatre

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:10PM

Josh Gad backs out of star-studded Jesus Christ Superstar due to Covid by Kevin E G Perry

The Hollywood Bowl show, which opens tomorrow, stars Cythia Erivo and Adam Lambert

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 12:03PM
Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Christopher Jackson, Candrice Jones, Kwame Alexander Collaborating on The Crossover Musical by Andrew Gans

The Chautauqua Theater Company commission, directed by Jade King Carroll, will premiere at the New York venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Dance Review: ‘Crossing Boundaries: Dances of Transition’ in The Back Room of the Ballroom at Glen Echo Park by Justin Rustle

The Back Room at Glen Echo is one of the Park’s smaller spaces. Tucked in a corner of the campus behind the Spanish Ballroom the Back Room’s wood floors are more used to hosting social d…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:48AM

Exclusive: Kenny Ortega Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Disney's DESCENDANTS

July 31, 2025 officially marks 10 years since the debut of Disney's Descendants. The Disney Channel film, led by Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson, Booboo Stewart, and the late Cameron Boyce, launc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48AM

Exclusive: Listen to Ali Louis Bourzgui's New Resident Lightweight Single, 'Automobiles'

When Hadestown star Ali Louis Bourzgui isn't onstage at the Water Kerr Theatre, he's making beautiful music as one half of the band, Resident Lightweight. The duo just released a single, 'Au…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM

Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis’s WARRIORS Silent Disco

Last night, Lincoln Center Theater kicked off Lear deBessonet’s programming as Kewsong Lee Artistic Director with a silent disco listening party of Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis’s �…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM

Video: Amber Ardolino Shares First Look at THE GREAT GATSBY South Korea Cast

Amber Ardolino has shared a first look at the cast of The Great Gatsby in South Korea! The video shows her in costume as Jordan Baker for the first time, along with Matt Doyle as Jay Gatsby,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM

Theatre Review: ‘Kinky Boots’ at The Little Theatre of Alexandria by Danielle Comer

“Kinky Boots” struts right into the heart of Alexandria audiences with flashing lights and skyscraping heels at The Little Theatre of Alexandria. The Tony Award-winning “Kinky Boots,�…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:27AM

Lonesome Luke’s Lively Life: Hal Roach, Harold Lloyd and the Rolin Film Co. by Trav S.D.

Lonesome Luke’s Lively Life: Hal Roach, Harold Lloyd and the Rolin Film Co. by Steve Massa. We’ve had over 50 occasions to mention silent comedy educator, preservationist, scholar, prese…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:24AM

Video: Morgan Spector Recalls Breakout Role in Broadway's A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE

Morgan Spector is having a moment. The Broadway alum is currently starring in the HBO series The Gilded Age as the railroad tycoon George Russell, or, as he is affectionately called by some …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM

On Canada’s Top Stage, Macbeth and Annie Are Talking to Americans by Jesse Green

At this year’s Stratford Festival, kings, orphans and even a coffee shop have a message for their neighbors to the south.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:18AM

YMCA Camp Duncan

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:15AM

Bess Wohl’s Acclaimed Play ‘Liberation’ To Debut On Broadway This Fall by Greg Evans

The Roundabout Theatre Company production of Liberation, the critically acclaimed new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White, will begin previews o…

SOURCE: Deadline at 11:15AM

Michael Gracey Shares Updates on New Musical About Luciano Pavarotti

Michael Gracey, director of the movie musical The Greatest Showman and 2024's Better Man, is closer to debuting his new musical about opera singer Luciano Pavarotti. At a recent master class…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:03AM

Concert News: National Symphony Orchestra and Steven Reineke Announce Additional 2025–2026 Season Programming   by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Steven Reineke Extends Contract Through 2030; Title Now Reflects Role as Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor  WASHINGTON, DC — Recognized for its leadership in innovative and enticin…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:00AM
Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Tim Blake Nelson’s Play ‘And Then We Were No More’ To Feature Elizabeth Marvel In Off Broadway Production by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: And Then We Were No More, a new play by actor-author Tim Blake Nelson, will star Homeland‘s Elizabeth Marvel when is begins performances in September at Off Broadway’s La MaMa…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:52AM

Go Backstage with Jonathan Groff, Gracie Lawrence, and Erika Henningsen at Just In Time by Margaret Hall

We went and put our dancing shoes on to check in with the cast of the smash hit bio-jukebox musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

The Florence Welch Gatsby Musical Has a New Director by Logan Culwell-Block

Now being led by Tony winner David Cromer, the project is holding a developmental reading in London.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Maybe Happy Ending Creators Respond to Casting Controversy by Diep Tran

The decision to replace Darren Criss with Andrew Barth Feldman has been widely criticized.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Get a 1st Look at Mamma Mia's Big Broadway Return by Margaret Hall

The international hit, which features the songs of ABBA, will again play the Winter Garden Theatre beginning August 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

The Last Visit

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:39AM

David Cromer Will Direct London Reading of GATSBY: AN AMERICAN MYTH

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Gatsby: An American Myth, the brand-new musical stage adaptation of the legendary F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, will be directed by Tony Award winner David C…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:36AM

#TIFF50 Announces Their First Four Tribute Award honourees for 2025 by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: TIFF announces first four Tribute Award honourees  The first four Tribute Award honourees were shared today by TIFF: Guillermo del Toro, Jodie Foster, HIKARI, and …

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 10:35AM

Exclusive First Listen: Nicholas Edwards Sings THIS IS THE TIME From THE BILLY JOEL PROJECT

Yellow Sound Label has announced the release of The Billy Joel Project, the debut album from The Broadway Ensemble. The full album will be released on Aug. 1, with physical CDs available on …

SOURCE: Theatrely at 10:35AM

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 7/31/2025; Jobs In Communications, Development, and More

Looking for a job in the theater? BroadwayWorld is here to help! Check out new job listings from the past week, ending 7/31/2025. To catch up on anything that you might have missed, visit ou…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24AM

Video: Nicole Scherzinger Shares How She Kept SUNSET BLVD. Stage Blood Off Fans

Fresh off the conclusion of Sunset Blvd. on Broadway, Tony Award winner Nicole Scherzinger stopped by The Tonight Show to chat with Jimmy Fallon about the acclaimed run of the show, winning …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24AM

Photos: First Look at MAMMA MIA! as it Returns to Broadway

After a ten-year hiatus, the hit musical MAMMA MIA! will return home to Broadway when performances begin this Saturday night, August 2 at the Winter Garden Theatre. Led by creator and produc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18AM

Exclusive: Listen to 'I Go To Extremes' From The Broadway Ensemble's THE BILLY JOEL PROJECT Album

The Billy Joel Project, the debut album from The Broadway Ensemble – an 11-member cast with a combined 48 Broadway credits - will be released tomorrow, August 1 on streaming and digital fo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:03AM
Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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‘The Greatest Showman’ Director Michael Gracey Planning Luciano Pavarotti Stage Musical by Nvivarelli

“The Greatest Showman” director Michael Gracey is set to make a stage musical about Luciano Pavarotti. The Australian director, producer and visual effects artist — who more recently e…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:49AM

See Who's Joining Olly Alexander in West End Transfer of The Importance of Being Earnest by Andrew Gans

The Max Webster-directed staging of the Oscar Wilde classic played London's National this past winter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

Bess Wohl's Liberation Will Make Broadway Bow by Logan Culwell-Block

The work made its world premiere Off-Broadway earlier this year via Roundabout Theatre Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

LIBERATION Will Transfer to Broadway's the James Earl Jones Theatre This Fall

BroadwayWorld has just learned that the Roundabout Theatre Company production of Liberation, the new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl and directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White, wi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:36AM

LIBERATION Comes To Broadway This October

Liberation is coming to Broadway this fall. The original play, which won a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Ensemble during its premier at Roundabout Theatre Company earlier this year, will …

SOURCE: Theatrely at 09:30AM

The Month in Philly Dance: August 2025 by Camille Bacon-Smith

Dancing at Dilworth Park, new shorts from CHI Movement Arts, and looking ahead to Penn Live Arts' 2025-26 season. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 09:29AM

The BSR August 2025 repertory movie roundup by Stephen Silver

Film screenings in the Philadelphia area happening in August. Stephen Silver rounds up.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 09:21AM

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, August 2025 by Kyle V. Hiller

Rounding up the month of August in with events happening in Philly. Kyle V. Hiller previews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 09:14AM

Bess Wohl’s ‘Liberation’ Is Heading to Broadway This Fall by Alexis Soloski

The play, which explores the women’s movement of the 1970s and its reverberations in the present, was first staged last winter by Roundabout Theater Company.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:06AM

Julio Torres' COLOR THEORIES Announces Creative Team

Julio Torres’ Color Theories has announced its creative team. Torres makes his Off-Broadway debut at Performance Space New York from Sept. 3 to 21, 2025, with official opening on Sept. 10.

SOURCE: Theatrely at 09:05AM
Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Edinburgh Fringe: The Marriage of Alice B Toklas by Gertrude Stein by Jonathan Mandell

Gertrude Stein is famous as an early champion of writers like Ernest Hemingway and artists like Picasso (whose  “Portrait of Gertrude Stein” is a prized possession of The Metropolitan …

SOURCE: New York Theater at 08:17AM

Best of Fringe #1: Mixtape Projects’ “Iris (says goodbye)” – An Unforgettable Flight of Fancy at the Fringe by Ross

The Toronto Fringe Theatre Review: Mixtape Projects’ Iris (says goodbye) By Ross It’s all about endings, and a possible chosen beginning, spun out with an astounding, authentic clarity a…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 08:14AM

Beware the Red, White and Blues: A Review of “Pass Over” at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre by Tristan Bruns

Marketed as a “provocative riff on ‘Waiting for Godot’ and ‘The Exodus,’” the play adds another feather to the cap of Tim Rhoze, artistic director of Fleetwood-Jourdain and direc…

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Thursday, July 31, 2025 by Matt Tamanini

Big stars announced for ‘Bat Boy,’ ‘This World of Tomorrow,’ ‘Damn Yankees,’ ‘The Rink’ Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily podcast recappin…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

SiriusXM Reports Drop to 33 Million Paid Subscribers, Strength in Podcasting by Caitlin Huston

While paid subscribers fell from the previous quarter, the audio giant noted an improvement in churn.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:27AM

MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Writers Respond to Casting Backlash

In the week since the casting of Andrew Barth Feldman in the role of Oliver in Maybe Happy Ending, the decision has sparked backlash. The musical is set in South Korea, and the role of Olive…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:18AM

Tell Us In 10: Reuben Joseph by Megan

This week we chatted to Reuben Joseph who plays Frank Gardner in Mrs. Warren’s Profession at the Garrick Theatre. The post Tell Us In 10: Reuben Joseph appeared first on Official London Th…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:12AM

Falling: A Disabled Love Story review – clever comedy provokes our prejudice for happy endings by Mark Fisher

Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghAaron Pang’s sweet yet sharp one-man show about the mismatch between his erotic desire and physical capability needles the audience’s need for comfortable r…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:06AM

How Will My Advice Help? by Joe Patti

Arts Midwest sent out their monthly newsletter this week which included stories they had published on their website during July. One of the pieces was a quick set of case studies of small ar…

SOURCE: insidethearts.com at 07:03AM

‘The Bad Guys 2’ review: Entertaining sequel brings the animated action by Tribune News Service

Look, the Bad Guys are trying their best. In the new animated romp “The Bad Guys 2,” the gang of anthropomorphic animals led by the Sam Rockwell-voiced Mr. Wolf has served its time in th…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:00AM
Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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A Role to Die For post-show video and photos: Taking on a legendary spy film franchise by Terri Paddock

What makes a certain brand of spy so iconic? So quintessentially British? And, if you were in charge of that brand, how far would you go to keep control and protect its legacy?  The post A …

SOURCE: terripaddock.com at 06:31AM

‘The Naked Gun’ review: No shortage of ammo in reboot starring Liam Neeson by Tribune News Service

Everywhere you look, something reminds you of it. “It,” in this case, is the absurdly funny, ridiculously silly 1988 slapstick comedy “The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!”…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:05AM
Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Edinburgh Fringe Can Bring Artists Fame, but Money’s Another Matter by Jillian Rayfield

The venue that hosted “Baby Reindeer” is back from the financial brink, but many performers still say the risk of taking part in the festival is too high.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:36AM

56 CT projects are vying for part of $950M. Major housing projects and an arts venue made the list. by Kenneth R. Gosselin

One project will add a dedicated area for the performing arts, a new café, and more space for educational programs.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 05:15AM

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 31, 2025- WAITRESS Gets the ASL Treatment from Deaf Broadway and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 31, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: NEW - BWW For You, Personalized Sto…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06AM
Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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The Daughter of Time, Charing Cross Theatre review - unfocused version of novel that cleared Richard III by Helen Hawkins

The writer did impressive research but shouldn't have fleshed out Josephine Tey’s story Following confirmation that he was the owner of the bones found in a Leicester car park in 2012, …

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 04:54AM
Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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If Edinburgh Fringe wants more hits like Fleabag and Baby Reindeer, it needs a complete overhaul by Alice Saville

As the Scottish capital readies itself for the annual arts festival, Alice Saville asks whether profiteering landlords, sponsor dropouts and a general financial hellscape mean hits like ‘F…

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 01:03AM

Sean Hayes Brings Good Night, Oscar to London Beginning July 31 by Logan Culwell-Block

The stage and screen star won a 2024 Tony Award for his work in the Oscar Levant bioplay.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Thursday, July 31, 2025 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Gene & Gilda Illuminates the Legacy of Two Comedy Legends with Heart and Humor by Suzanna Bowling

Caricature by Ken Fallin In the world premiere of Gene & Gilda at 59E59, Penguin Rep presents a bittersweet love letter to two of comedy’s most iconic figures—Gilda Radner and Gene W…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 12:05AM