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Friday, October 24, 2025 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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IMPRESSIONS: Keerati Jinakunwiphat's "Of Dishes and Dreams," at Baryshnikov Arts Center by The Dance Enthusiast

In Of Dishes and Dreams, Keerati Jinakunwiphat finds the steady heartbeat that thrums beneath the bustle of restaurant life: one of rhythm, care, and community. Jinakunwiphat's first even…

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Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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oh, Honey by Tony Marinelli

Under Carsen Joenk's clean, clever direction, Scotti's writing finds a delicate equilibrium " biting, funny, and deeply humane. The quartet of women are precisely dressed by designer Iliana …

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Playing Shylock Review by Jonathan Mandell

Saul Rubinek long has wanted to play Shylock, a role that his father, a Yiddish actor and Holocaust survivor, never got a chance to play. But now that he has finally gotten to star in "The M…

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La Ronde

The post La Ronde appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

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Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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The Best Is Yet to Come: A Celebration of Cy Coleman by Andrew Poretz

By Andrew Poretz . . . On October 21, the 36th annual Mabel Mercer Cabaret Convention opened at the Frederick P. Lowe Rose Room (Jazz at Lincoln Center) on with The Best Is Yet to Come: A Ce…

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Six young artists awarded the 2025 Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship

The post Six young artists awarded the 2025 Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

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Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Playing Shylock: A Meta Exploration of Cancel Culture by Frank Scheck

★★★★☆ Saul Rubinek plays himself in Mark Leiren-Young's one-person play about a shut-down production of "The Merchant of Venice." The post Playing Shylock: A Me…

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Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Dying: A Memoir

The post Dying: A Memoir appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

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Meet Kevin Zak, the Man Behind Ginger Twinsies, Broadway's Muppet Magic & Nicole Kidman's Fave Nicole Kidman Memes by Paul Wontorek

If you're not already following the career of Kevin Zak, now's the time. The actor-turned-writer-director-comedian is in the middle of a breakout year. His buzzy off-Broadway comedy Ginger T…

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Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Casey Donovan announces 2026 National Australian Tour " THIS IS ME

The post Casey Donovan announces 2026 National Australian Tour " THIS IS ME appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

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Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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How Much Broadway Actors Get Paid After New Deal by Ben Thomas

Broadway actors and stage managers are set to get a pay boost as part of a new three-year contract between Actors' Equity Association and the Broadway League. After weeks of tense negotiatio…

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Equity and The Broadway League Reach Tentative Agreement; Union Members To Vote This Week

Actors' Equity Association and the Broadway League have reached a tentative deal on a new Broadway Production Contract, potentially avoiding a strike after weeks of tense negotiations. The p…

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'9-1-1: Nashville' actress Isabelle Tate dead at 23 by Tribune News Service

Isabelle Adora Tate, an aspiring actress and songwriter who finally got her big break on the series premiere of "9-1-1: Nashville" earlier this month, has died at age 23. The McCray Agency c…

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Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Chita Rivera Was Originally Set to Appear in KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Movie

Before her passing in 2024, Broadway legend Chita Rivera was originally attached to appear in the film adaptation of Kiss of the Spider Woman, which hit theaters earlier this month. "There's…

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'She redefined who belongs': Misty Copeland takes final bow with American Ballet Theatre by The Associated Press

Copeland made history as the first Black female principal dancer in the company's 75-year existence

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Ballet star Misty Copeland says farewell to the stage by Andrew Limbong

Misty Copeland was the first Black principal dancer at the prestigious American Ballet Theatre.

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LaChanze Steps Down as Producer of DREAMGIRLS on Broadway

LaChanze has stepped down as a producer of the Broadway revival of Dreamgirls. The Tony Award winner shared to her Instagram story: "Hey good people - for professional reasons, I have made t…

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Video: Hugh Panaro & Elizabeth Stanley Rehearse with the New York Pops

On October 24, vocal powerhouses Hugh Panaro and Elizabeth Stanley will join in a program of hits beloved by fans of classic films and Broadway musicals alike. The show will include music fr…

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Video: Alysha Umphress and Jordan Donica Perform 'Shoeless Joe From Hannibal, Mo.' From Damn Yankees by Logan Culwell-Block

The Arena Stage production in Washington, D.C. is newly revised by Will Power, Doug Wright, and Lynn Ahrens.

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Playing Shylock by Darryl Reilly

Saul Rubinek dazzles and delights during this clever and moving autobiographical solo show about a cancelled production of "The Merchant of Venice." The post Playing Shylock appeared first o…

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Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Video: Laura Benanti Talks MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN Role, Averted Broadway Strike

Tony Award winner Laura Benanti recently stopped by TODAY to discuss joining Season Four of the crime series Mayor of Kingstown. During her visit, she also spoke about the recent agreements …

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Harlem's Apollo Theater signs on as a producer of Broadway's 'Joe Turner's Come and Gone' by Michael Abourizk

The August Wilson play will star Taraji P. Henson and Cedric "The Entertainer."

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The Wanderers review " faith and infidelity in Brooklyn by Kate Wyver

Marylebone theatre, LondonThe lives of unhappy couples across two generations play out in overlapping timelines and geographies in Anna Ziegler's uneven drama When Abe's daughter asks him wh…

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John O'Hurley, Tamyra Gray and Aubrey Anderson-Emmons to Star in THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ

Lythgoe Family Panto will return for the holidays, featuring THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ. The production will star Panto veteran John O'Hurley (NBC's Seinfeld, Lythgoe Family Panto's Peter Pa…

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Broadway Actors to Receive 3 Percent Pay Increase With New Contract by Diep Tran

Breaking down the tentative agreement between Actors' Equity and the Broadway League.

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Quiz: Can You Name These Macabre Musicals Just From Song Lyrics? by Diep Tran, Vi Dang

It's Halloween, which means it's time to do the monster (musical) mash!

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Bill Condon On The Plight Of Movie Musicals, Bringing A "Gay Sensibility" To The 'Twilight' Films, And Plans To Reunite With Eddie Murphy On H by Patrick Hipes

Recently as his latest movie musical adaptation, Kiss Of The Spider Woman, was about to open in theatres I sat down with one of the great champions of the film musical, Bill Condon, to talk …

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Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Video: Check Out The Sound of Music Tour, Starring Cayleigh Capaldi, Kevin Earley, Christiane Noll, and Nicholas Rodriguez by Margaret Hall

The tour will run into 2026.

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Video: RAGTIME Cast Discusses Show's Modern Relevance on GOOD MORNING AMERICA

On Thursday morning, Ragtime stars Caissie Levy, Joshua Henry, and Brandon Uranowitz joined Good Morning America to discuss the new revival of the beloved Broadway musical. The trio spoke ab…

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Claypaky Introduces New Low-Noise Mode for Ultimo Sharpy by Griffin Rodgers

Ultimo Sharpy delivers powerful, high-quality light with remarkable efficiency: a smart, reliable, and sustainable choice. And now, Claypaky introduces the new Low-Noise mode, a feature deve…

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Exclusive: First Listen to "Mama's Done With Sweet" from BRONCO BILLY

Bronco Billy " The Musical is releasing its cast album Friday Oct. 24. The album was recorded live in performance during its critically acclaimed 2024 run at London's Charing Cross Theatre.

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ADJ Prepares to Celebrate 40 Years of Lighting Passion at LDI 2025 by Griffin Rodgers

This year will see ADJ Lighting celebrate four decades of innovation in entertainment lighting. Marking its 40th anniversary, ADJ will showcase a range of performance ready lighting solution…

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WICKED: PART ONE To Make Broadcast Debut on NBC Ahead of Sequel

Just two days before the theatrical release of Wicked: For Good, NBC will air the first installment of the Wicked movie on broadcast television, marking the film's debut on network TV. Viewe…

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The Apollo Joins JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE Producing Team

The legendary Apollo has joined the producing team of August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone. This production marks the Broadway producing debut of The Apollo. Joe Turner's Come and Gone…

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Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Video: Disney's ALADDIN Cast Performs 'Friend Like Me' on THE VIEW

On Thursday, the cast of Disney's Aladdin, one of the longest-running Broadway shows, took the stage for a magical performance of "Friend Like Me." The hit musical opened on Broadway at the …

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Video: DEATH BECOMES HER Cast Performs 'Don't Say I Didn't (Warn You)' on TODAY

Grammy winner Michelle Williams, who plays Viola Van Horn in Broadway's Death Becomes Her, joined TODAY on Thursday to celebrate the first anniversary of the show and performed "Don't Say I …

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Sylvia Musical Returns With UK Tour and London Run by Ben Thomas

The powerful, Olivier-nominated musical Sylvia is officially returning to UK stages. The show will launch a limited UK tour in Autumn 2026 before ending with five unmissable performances at …

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Adam Garcia to Join the Cast of QUADROPHENIA, A ROCK BALLET at New York City Center

Two-time Olivier Award nominee Adam Garcia will make his New York stage debut next month as 'Father' in Pete Townshend's Quadrophenia, A Rock Ballet featuring direction by Rob Ashford and ch…

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The Wiz Opens Kravis Center's Broadway Season with Technical Setbacks by Christopher McDaniel

The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts opened its 2025"2026 Broadway season on Tuesday, October 21, with The Wiz, a spirited revival of the beloved 1975 musical that reimagines The Wizard…

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Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Mark Morris Accused in Lawsuit of Mistreating Black Company Members by Julia Jacobs

A former dancer with the company accused Mr. Morris, the prominent choreographer, of discrimination. He denied the claims.

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Get a Fresh Look at the New Cast of London's Mamma Mia! by Margaret Hall

The long-running international hit continues at the Novello Theatre.

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Vivid Life Of Pi Captures Imagination At Broward Center by Bill Hirschman

There are moments in Life of Pi during which the realistically-looking, ferocious-sounding, life-sized Bengal tiger may prompt audience members to grab their arm rests or companions or gasp …

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A fashion show in Mali's ancient city of Timbuktu promotes peace and local talent by The Associated Press

By BABA AHMED and SIDI YAHIYA TIMBUKTU, Mali (AP) " In an open field at the edge of the ancient city of Timbuktu, Mali, young models walk the runway clad in colorful traditional attires duri…

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A Dark Future Now by Brendan McCall

Brendan McCall reviews Tim Blake Nelson's newest play And Then We Were No More at La Mama.

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Oprah, Gayle King and More Attend Misty Copeland's Final Performance by Sarah Bahr and Nina Westervelt

The trailblazing ballerina returned to the stage after five years for one final performance at a gala for American Ballet Theater.

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Video/Photos: First-Look at THE GREAT AMERICAN BAKING SHOW: CELEBRITY HOLIDAY Special with Andrew Rannells

The Great American Baking Show is back! Hosts Casey Wilson and Tony Award nominee Andrew Rannells will welcome four celebrity bakers to the tent for the new Celebrity Holiday special, coming…

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Exclusive: Ali Louis Bourzgui and Nadina Hassan Sing 'Movement' From WE LIVE IN CAIRO

Tomorrow, on Friday, October 24, Center Stage Records will release the cast album of acclaimed musical We Live in Cairo, which had an extended run last year at New York Theater Workshop. Bro…

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Other by Tony Marinelli

Ari'el Stachel in his one-man show "Other" at Greenwich House Theatre (Photo credit: Ogata Photography) In his solo show Other, now unfolding with searing intensity at the intimate Greenwich…

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Thursday, October 23, 2025 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Hannah Senesh Opens Off-Broadway October 23, With Free Tickets for Students by Margaret Hall

The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene play is about a young Jewish woman who saved European Jews during the Holocaust.

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Disney Launches Stage Connect, Letting Elementary Schools Perform Their Musicals for Free by Meg Masseron

The program from Disney Musicals in Schools will also offer teachers free training on how to put on a show.

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Joy Woods Will Headline Solo Concert at 54 Below by Meg Masseron

The Tony nominee will lead the New Year's Eve cabaret December 31.

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Video: Larry Owens Stars in Exclusive Clip From THE FRENCH ITALIAN

BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive clip from the indie comedy The French Italian, starring A Strange Loop star Larry Owens. In the clip, Brendan (Owens) encourages his co-worker …

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Little Brother, Soho Theatre review " light, bright but emotionally true by Aleks.sierz

This Verity Bargate Award-winning dramedy is both entertaining as well as thought provoking Niall is unwell. Very unwell. Very, very. There's a lot going on in his head. He can't really hol…

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Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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IS THE CLIMATE CRISIS TOO GRIM TO WORK ON THE STAGE? SPARKLING WINE AND VILLAINS MIGHT HELP by Robert Shuman

(Oliver Milman's article appeared in the Guardian, 10/20/25. Photo: Manual Harlan, Royal Shakespeare Company.) A burst of recent climate-themed cultural output suggests views of the topic as…

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Exclusive Video: Darius de Haas Sings 'Let Me Carry You This Christmas' From New Holiday Album

BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first look at the music video for Darius de Haas' 'Let Me Carry You This Christmas' from his new holiday album! Watch the music video here! Darius de Haas' n…

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Listen to 'Genealogy of Revolution' From the Upcoming We Live in Cairo Cast Album by Diep Tran

The musical about the Arab Spring ran last year Off-Broadway.

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My Neighbour Totoro Extends in London's West End by Margaret Hall

The stage show is based on Hayao Miyazaki's beloved 1988 animated Studio Ghibli film.

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Ang Lee and Andrew Ahn's The Wedding Banquet Films to Become an Opera by Natan Zamansky

The opera from Huang Ruo will play Seattle before coming to New York's Metropolitan Opera.

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'LIFE OF PI' Live at Broward Center Blends Astounding Puppeteer Wizardry with Gentle Humor, Natural Wonders, and Heroic Action by Mindy Leaf

The natural order of popular theater tends to follow this formula: Find a best-selling book, turn it into a hit film, then get a top lyricist and composer to create the score for a smash Bro…

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Your Travalanche Daily Digest for October 23, 2025 by Trav S.D.

Today's new Travalanche posts for October 23, 2025 are about Warhol Superstar Baby Jane Holzer, and burlesque dancer (and much more) Jennie Lee. Johnny Carson (born 100 years ago today) Also…

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Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Broadway musicians reach tentative labor deal, averting a strike by Mark Kennedy / Ap Entertainment Writer

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Broadway musicians union reaches tentative deal to avoid strike by Anna Betts

Strike was set to begin later on Thursday if union did not reach agreement on new contract with Broadway League The union representing Broadway musicians reached a tentative deal on a new co…

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Little Brother review " gripping prize winner captures siblings in distress by Miriam Gillinson

Soho theatre, London Cormac McAlinden excels as a man on the brink, calling for help from his bewildered sister in Eoin McAndrew's play It's the middle of the night in Belfast. Twentysomethi…

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Legacy Playwrights, Helen Merrill Awards, Barrymores, and More by American Theatre Editors

A roundup of awards, grants, fellowships, and other recognitions.

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Go Inside the Dramatists Guild Foundation's 2025 Gala by Meg Masseron

This year's gala celebrated 25 years of the DGF Fellows program, which fosters emerging dramatists through mentorship.

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Broadway-Aimed Karate Kid Musical Will Tour Across the U.K. by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block

Drew Gasparini has written the music and lyrics for the musical based on the 1984 film.

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Edinburgh Fringe Hit Do You Accept These Charges? to Receive LA Industry Reading by Meg Masseron

Bente Engelstoft will direct Laurie Mager's solo comedy based on a true story.

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Get a 1st Look at Bess Wohl's Liberation on Broadway by Margaret Hall

The play, which made its world premiere Off-Broadway earlier this year, has brought its full original company to Broadway.

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Anne Frank Musical, Slam Frank, Extends Again Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

The incendiary new work re-imagines Anne Frank's story through an "intersectional, multiethnic, genderqueer, Afro-Latin hip-hop lens."

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Mare Winningham, Jordan Barbour, Joe Carroll, More Join Michelle Williams-Led Anna Christie Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

Thomas Kail is directing the revival of the Eugene O'Neill play at St. Ann's Warehouse.

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The Legacy of Jennie Lee by Trav S.D.

October 23 was the birthday of burlesque dancer, pin-up model, actress, labor organizer and entrepreneur Jennie Lee (Virginia Lee Hicks, 1928-1990). A Kansas City native, Lee was billed as "…

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Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Photos: ART OF LEAVING Celebrates Opening Night

Anne Marilyn Lucas's new comedy, Art of Leaving, just celebrated opening night at the Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at the Pershing Square Signature Center. Directed by Matt Gehring, Art o…

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BroadwayWorld Classifieds 10/23/2025; Jobs In Operations, Group Sales, and More

Looking for a job in the theater? BroadwayWorld is here to help! Check out new job listings from the past week, ending 10/23/2025. To catch up on anything that you might have missed, visit o…

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Photos: LIBERATION on Broadway- First Look

All new production photos have been released from Liberation, the new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl, and directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White. The production will open on Octo…

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Laura Dreyfuss, Ari Notartomaso and Austin Scott Will Lead Reading on True Crime Musical LIKE FATHER

An invitation-only reading will be held for Like Father, a new, true crime musical, this Halloween, October 31 in New York City. The reading is directed by Tinashe Kajese-Bolden (Artistic Di…

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'She changed ballet': Misty Copeland takes her final bow at retirement show by Associated Press

Copeland, American Ballet Theatre's first Black female principal dancer, was celebrated with star-studded gala Misty Copeland took one last spin on her pointe shoes Wednesday night, showered…

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Master's Degree Preferred by Maridee Slater

By Maridee Slater. Maridee Slater invites theatremakers to think beyond graduate school credentials and gatekeepers to preserve the embodied practices that allow us to see each other and col…

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Rajiv Joseph's Archduke, Starring Patrick Page, Begins Performances Off-Broadway October 23 by Margaret Hall

The piece explores the life of Gavrilo Princip"best remembered as Archduke Franz Ferdinand's assassin"and the instigator of World War I.

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Pygmalion by Barry Gordin

Gingold Theatrical Group Continues Its Shaw Repertory With A Star-Studded Pygmalion on Theatre Row By Ellis Nassour October 22, 2025: Saluting its 20th Anniversary, Gingold Theatrical Gro…

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Whatever Happened to Baby Jane Holzer? by Trav S.D.

Today marks the 85th birthday of Baby Jane Holzer (Jane Brukenfeld, b. 1940), on of the first of the Warhol Superstars and one of the few not to have self-destructed in some spectacular way.…

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Broadway Strike Averted as Musicians, Broadway League Come to an Agreement by Diep Tran

Local 802 had threatened to strike today if an agreement on a new contract wasn't reached.

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The Other Americans by TotalTheater

off-Broadway " Public Theater: 425 Lafayette Street. Sept. 25-Nov. 23, 2025. Drama. Author: John Leguizamo. Director: Ruben Santiago-Hudson. 2 hrs, 15 min. Critic: David Sheward (Oct. 2025).…

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Zach Scott Evokes with CHAUVET Professional on The Academy Is 'Almost Here' Tour by Griffin Rodgers

Silhouettes say a lot without ever revealing too much about themselves… a beguiling quality that makes them so moving in art and drama. Zach Scott is tapping into this power in his captiva…

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Exclusive: Laura Dreyfuss, Ari Notartomaso and Austin Scott set to lead industry reading of new true-crime musical by Michael Abourizk

"Like Father" will feature a book and score by Jacob Ryan Smith and Caroline Pernick.

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Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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String Theory **** by Barry Gordin

By Paulanne Simmons October 22, 2025: In Deborah Stone's cabaret show, String Theory, she tells the audience her interest in music began when she was 13, and her mother, who was a classical…

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First Look: New Cast Production Images Released for MAMMA MIA! at Novello Theatre by Theatre Weekly

New production images have been released for MAMMA MIA! at London's Novello Theatre, showcasing the newly announced cast who have joined the global smash-hit musical The post First Look: New…

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The Enormous Crocodile the Musical Announces Full Cast and UK Tour Dates by Theatre Weekly

The Roald Dahl Story Company has revealed the full cast for The Enormous Crocodile the Musical, which will play a festive season at Lowry, Salford The post The Enormous Crocodile the Musical…

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Lyric Hammersmith Theatre's Little Lyric Announces 2026 Programme for Families Including New Ticket Scheme by Theatre Weekly

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced a vibrant programme of family-friendly productions for 2026 under its Little Lyric banner, designed to introduce young audiences to the magic of live …

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Drag Royalty Descends on the West End as Snow White Comes to the Emerald Theatre by Theatre Weekly

TuckShop, the UK's leading drag production company, will celebrate five fabulous years of all-drag pantomimes with Snow White, opening at the Emerald Theatre The post Drag Royalty Descends o…

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Broadway musicians reach tentative agreement with theater owners " averting potential strike by Emily Crane

The show will go on!

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Full Cast Announced for Indian Ink at Hampstead Theatre by Theatre Weekly

Hampstead Theatre has announced the full cast for its upcoming revival of Indian Ink by Tom Stoppard, directed by Jonathan Kent The post Full Cast Announced for Indian Ink at Hampstead Theat…

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Ramin Karimloo to Headline To Maury, With Love at Theatre Royal Drury Lane by Theatre Weekly

West End and Broadway star Ramin Karimloo will lead the cast of To Maury, With Love, a one-night-only concert celebrating the 80th birthday of legendary composer Maury Yeston The post Ramin …

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Midnight Announces Rachel Tucker and Ayana George as New Cast Members by Staff Writer

Broadway and West End stars Rachel Tucker and Ayana George have joined the cast of Midnight, the bold new original musical created by Todrick Hall The post Midnight Announces Rachel Tucker a…

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Book Review: John Guare's Funhouse Mirror: The Playwright Joins the Library of America by Robert Israel

A generous serving of what theater critic John Lahr calls playwright John Guare's "funhouse-mirror reflection of American life's caprice and chaos in the twentieth and twenty-first centur…

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Claypaky Ultimo Sharpys Light Up Denver's Civic Center Park for Dynamic Performance by DJ Sammy Virji by Griffin Rodgers

Brown Note Productions deployed 92 new Claypaky Ultimo Sharpy fixtures at DJ Sammy Virji's high-energy show in Denver's Civic Center Park on September 13.  Virji thrilled a…

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Dracula Sails Again in "Strange Cargo: The Doom of the Demeter" by Robert Eric Shoemaker

More than a few surprises lurk in this ship's hold, a perfect spooky season treat from City Lit.

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Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Broadway Strike Averted as Musicians Reach Tentative Deal on New Contract by Brent Lang

The marquees on Broadway will remain illuminated after the musicians union announced it had reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, averting a strike that would have severely impact…

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Today on Broadway: Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025 by Matt Tamanini

Is 'Hairspray' heading back to Broadway, new 'Heathers' casting, all 'DWTS' Wicked Night performances Since 2016, "Today on Broadway" has been the first and only daily podcast recapping the …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM[SHARE]

AFM Local 802 Reaches Tentative Agreement with the Broadway League

AFM Local 802 has reached a tentative agreement with the Broadway League. The tentative deal includes wage increases and contribution increases to the health fund. After announcing the tenta…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:54AM[SHARE]

ACTORS' EQUITY NETS 3% ANNUAL RAISE; MUSICIANS REACH DEAL by Philip Boroff

The strike talk is over. Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians reached a tentative deal early this morning for a three-year contract with the Broadway League. The union said in a…

SOURCE: Broadway Journal at 07:39AM[SHARE]

Bon Jovi is hitting the road. Band announces first tour since Jon Bon Jovi's vocal cord surgery by The Associated Press

By MARIA SHERMAN NEW YORK (AP) " Decades into his career and the unthinkable happened. It was 2022, and Jon Bon Jovi began struggling through his songs. He saw a doctor who said one of his v…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:30AM[SHARE]

The Karate Kid Musical Announces UK Premiere Ahead of Broadway Bow by Ben Thomas

The Karate Kid is officially coming to the stage in the UK. The beloved 80s movie is now a brand-new musical, kicking off a major UK tour in April 2026. It all starts at New Wimbledon Theatr…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 07:30AM[SHARE]

Broadway Averts Strike as Musicians Reach Deal With Producers, Union Says by Michael Paulson

The tentative agreement, which still requires ratification by union members, comes five days after a similar agreement with actors and stage managers.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:18AM[SHARE]

Broadway Musicians Reach Tentative Agreement, Averting Strike by Caitlin Huston

The musicians were set to strike Thrusday if a deal was not reached.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:17AM[SHARE]

The men of 'Regretting You' on Colleen Hoover, romantic movies and shirtless scenes by The Associated Press

By LINDSEY BAHR The plot of the new Colleen Hoover adaptation "Regretting You" is a little wild. There's romance, an affair, unrequited love, death and even a baby with questionable paternit…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:15AM[SHARE]
Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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THE WANDERERS Marylebone Theatre NW1 by Libby Purves and Friends

OLD FAITH IN A MODERN CITY       Anna Ziegler's play was an off-Broadway sellout,  glimmering with insights into Jewish-American family conflicts,  traditions and rebellions.�…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 06:50AM[SHARE]

My Neighbour Totoro Announces Further West End Extension with New Production Imagery by Staff Writer

The multi-award-winning stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli's My Neighbour Totoro has announced a further extension in the West End The post My Neighbour Totoro Announces Further West End Exte…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:35AM[SHARE]

Sweetmeats Announced as Part of Bush Theatre's 2026 Season by Staff Writer

Bush Theatre has announced Sweetmeats, a new co-production with Tara Theatre, as part of its 2026 season The post Sweetmeats Announced as Part of Bush Theatre's 2026 Season appeared first on…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:34AM[SHARE]

A Christmas Fair Announces Full Cast for Immersive Revival at Chadderton Town Hall by Staff Writer

Oldham Coliseum Theatre, in association with Not Too Tame, has announced full casting for its site-specific revival of Jim Cartwright's festive play A Christmas Fair The post A Christmas Fai…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:34AM[SHARE]

TIFF50: The Quiet Radicalism of "Between Dreams and Hope" / "Miane Roya Va Omid" by Ross

The Tiff Film Review: Farnoosh Samadi's "Between Dreams and Hope" / "Miane Roya Va Omid" By Ross Some films move us by their beauty, and others by their bravery. "Between Dreams and Hope" / …

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 06:31AM[SHARE]
Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Legendary rock band RUSH adds another show at CT casino by Blaine Callahan

RUSH is adding a second show to their Uncasville stop, according to Mohegan Sun.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 05:45AM[SHARE]

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 23, 2025- HEATHERS To Welcome New 'Veronica' and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 23, 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 …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:36AM[SHARE]

On the Couch with Elizabeth Brennan

The post On the Couch with Elizabeth Brennan appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 05:29AM[SHARE]

Barrier(s) review " tender yet tough account of a queer couple's connection by Anya Ryan

Birmingham RepStaged by Deafinitely Theatre, Eloise Pennycott's play sets romance against a broken, unjust system Barrier(s) is a queer love story about a couple with vastly different experi…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:24AM[SHARE]

Misty Copeland hangs up her pointe shoes after performing at retirement show by The Associated Press

Misty Copeland took one last spin on her pointe shoes Wednesday, as she retired after a trailblazing career in which she became an ambassador for diversity in an overwhelmingly white art for…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:18AM[SHARE]

NY Gov Kathy Hochul Takes the Night Off for an Off Broadway Play Opening, Admits to Having a Soft Spot for Shake Shack (Exclusive) by Roger Friedman

As you may have heard, it's crazy in New York right now. Our three remaining mayoral candidates participated in another televised debate tonight, and got nowhere. Manhattanites and older peo…

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 05:06AM[SHARE]

Perth Festival 2026: Truth Telling and Mischief Making

The post Perth Festival 2026: Truth Telling and Mischief Making appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

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Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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BBC sitcom Two Doors Down to be adapted for the stage with full TV cast by Chris Wiegand

The hit Scottish comedy about suburban neighbours will move from screen to stage next year at Glasgow's Hydro Two Doors Down, the BBC comedy series about a suburban Scottish couple with cons…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:24AM[SHARE]

'Nightmare Before Halloween,' Cage Night, Rickie Lee Jones and more to do this weekend by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Dance Review: GRAVITY (Ballet Preljocaj at The Joyce) by Paola Bellu

Angelin Preljocaj has carved out a daring niche in the dance world, fusing classical ballet with contemporary flair to invent a unique, bold alphabet of movements. Now, the US premiere of Ba…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 02:59AM[SHARE]

Theater Review: MOTHER MINE (Boston Playwrights' Theatre) by Lynne Weiss

LOVE IN UNEXPECTED PLACES Two women, from quite different backgrounds, meet in Boston in 1968, a time and a place where ancient grudges and present-day conflicts seem sure to keep them apart…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 02:55AM[SHARE]

Pumpkin festival near Berlin features giant sculptures of powerful women, in photos by The Associated Press

By MARKUS SCHREIBER BEELITZ, Germany (AP) " The Klaistow farm near Berlin is hosting its 22nd annual pumpkin festival, where more than 100,000 pumpkins in 500 varieties are displayed across …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 02:32AM[SHARE]

At a pumpkin festival near Berlin, powerful women take shape " one gourd at a time by The Associated Press

By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER BEELITZ, Germany (AP) " The pumpkin is the undisputed star of the show at the Klaistow farm near Berlin. Over 100,000 pumpkins in various shapes and colors are laid out…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 02:06AM[SHARE]
Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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The Pool Show

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Thursday, October 23, 2025 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Colby Minifie and Amy Forsyth Lead The Wasp in NYC Loft Beginning October 23 by Logan Culwell-Block

Rory McGregor is directing the psychological thriller about a friendly reunion that spirals into an unsettling and secret-revealing encounter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42AM[SHARE]

Anne Washburn's The Burning Cauldron of Fiery Fire Beings World Premiere Off-Broadway October 23 by Logan Culwell-Block

Donnetta Lavinia Grays, Tom Pecinka, and more star in the Vineyard and The Civilians co-production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42AM[SHARE]

IS IT CAKE? Fiyero's Ass In Those Jea"Oh It's Straw? It's Actually Deeply Tragic? by Broadway Beat

by Jennifer Haining. Munchkinland, Oz "  Well great Oz! These insanulous and terrifideous animal uprisings have put a real damper on things in the Emerald City! Let's take a little vacay …

SOURCE: www.thebroadwaybeat.com at 12:00AM[SHARE]

Shit! Do You Think I Still Have Time to Use the Bathroom Before This 12-Month Intermission Ends? by Broadway Beat

by Mike Abrams. @TheWrongCatDied. NEW YORK, NY  -  Shit! I got so wrapped up scrolling social media, opening noisy candy wrappers, and hiding my sleeping bag from the AMC Times Square …

SOURCE: www.thebroadwaybeat.com at 12:00AM[SHARE]

DAY IN THE LIFE OF DANCE: Works & Process at Guggenheim New York presents Dance Theatre of Harlem and American Ballet Theatre by The Dance Enthusiast

"Two insightful programs at the Guggenheim Museum on Manhattan's Upper East Side featured a behind-the-scenes look at two American treasures: Dance Theatre of Harlem andÂ�…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM[SHARE]

IMPRESSIONS: Paris Opera Ballet in Hofesh Shechter's "Red Carpet" by The Dance Enthusiast

"With its hints at rave culture, a quartet of tuxedo-clad onstage musicians supplying a pulsating score of Middle Eastern folk-flavored, electronic rock music, and 13 dancers dazzlingly outf…

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Nov 20, 2025: Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) - Longacre Theatre
Dec 08, 2025: Marjorie Prime - Hayes Theater
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Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Mar 30, 2026: Dog Day Afternoon - August Wilson Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 07, 2026: Cats: The Jellicle Ball - Broadhurst Theatre
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Apr 12, 2026: Titanique - St. James Theatre
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Apr 22, 2026: Beaches A New Musical - Majestic Theatre
Apr 23, 2026: The Rocky Horror Show - Studio 54
Apr 25, 2026: Joe Turner's Come and Gone - Ethel Barrymore Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: The Lost Boys - Palace Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: 2025-2026 Tony Awards Eligibility Cut-Off
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