Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Roundabout Warns Studio 54 Could Close Without Zoning Relief for Renovations

According to a new filing with the New York City Department of City Planning, the discotheque turned Broadway theatre, Studio 54, could face closure within the next two years without zoning …

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Video: Get A New Look At KIMBERLY AKIMBO On Tour Starring Ann Morrison and More

The national tour of Kimberly Akimbo has released a new look at the show's national tour, starring Ann Morrison in the title role. Watch the video! Ann Morrison is best known for originating…

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The Broadway League Unveils 2025 League Leadership Award Honorees

The Broadway League presented the 2025 League Leadership Awards during its Annual Meeting, recognizing individuals and organizations for their leadership, service, and contributions to the B…

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Video: KJ Appa Is Jimmy Stewart in New Teaser Trailer for JIMMY Biopic

The first teaser trailer has been released for Jimmy, a new biopic centering on stage and screen icon James Stewart. KJ Apa plays the actor in the movie, which depicts the days of his Hollyw…

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Twelve Days of Christmas: Hamish Linklater

The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. This year we are featuring…

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Photos: Nathan Salstone, Javier Muñoz and More in WONDER at A.R.T.

​A.R.T. is presenting Wonder, a new musical about change, identity, and what it means to belong. Featuring a driving, pop-inspired score by the GRAMMY Award–winning duo A Great Big World…

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Video: Amanda Seyfried Performs 'Hunger & Thirst' in New Clip From THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE

A new musical clip has been released from The Testament of Ann Lee, the drama film about the Shaker Movement. Led by Amanda Seyfried as Mother Anne Lee, the clip showcases Seyfried's perform…

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Video: Inside the Sound of Broadway's WICKED with Head of Audio Josh Maszle

In a new deep dive video from creator Dallas Taylor, Wicked fans can go behind the scenes of the Broadway show with Head of Audio, Josh Maszle. Watch as Maszle brings the sound of the show t…

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Photos: Jon Stewart, Abbi Jacobson and More in ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION

You can now get a first look at photos of All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich. With direction by Tony Award-winner Alex Timbers and featuring original music performed by Grammy nomi…

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Videos/Photos: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Baz Luhrmann & More at WICKED: FOR GOOD Hollywood Celebration

Earlier this month, Wicked stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo joined filmmaker Baz Luhrmann for a celebration of Wicked: For Good at Hollywood's The Astor. The tastemaker event was preced…

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Video: Ariana Grande Bundles Up for New York Weather in New SNL Promo

Ariana Grande doesn't mess around during wintertime in New York. In a new promo for Saturday Night Live, the Wicked star bundles up to see the iconic Rockefeller Christmas Tree as the temper…

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Matthew Broderick to Star in the American Premiere of ULSTER AMERICAN at Irish Repertory Theatre

Irish Repertory Theatre will present the American Premiere of Ulster American by David Ireland (Cyprus Avenue), directed by Ciarán O’Reilly (The Weir), and starring Tony Award winner Matt…

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Jasmine Amy Rogers Named a 2025 Breakout Star by The New York Times

On Monday, The New York Times named Tony-nominated Broadway performer Jasmine Amy Rogers one of their “Top 10 Breakout Stars of 2025" in the "Theater" category. She was featured alongside …

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Stephen Schwartz, Sara Bareilles, & More Receive Nominations for Society of Composers & Lyricists Awards

Broadway songwriter Stephen Schwartz has been nominated for three awards at the 2026 Annual Society of Composers & Lyricists Awards for his work in Wicked: For Good. He and composer John…

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Video: Aiden Ross Performs ABBA's 'The Winner Takes It All' on THE VOICE Finale

During the first night of The Voice Season 28 finale, finalist Aiden Ross took the stage to perform a rendition of "The Winner Takes It All." The ABBA song is known to Broadway audiences for…

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Photos: MARJORIE PRIME Cast Celebrates Opening Night

Just last week, Marjorie Prime celebrated its opening night on Broadway at the Hayes Theater. Check out photos from inside the after party festivities here and check out more from the red ca…

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Video: Jonathan Bailey Talks Fiyero's Transformation in WICKED: FOR GOOD Featurette

In a new featurette for Wicked: For Good, Jonathan Bailey speaks about the dramatic transformation of his character Fiyero as seen in the new movie. Warning: plot spoilers ahead for the film…

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Review Roundup: SPAMALOT Embarks on North American Tour

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical Comedy Monty Python’s SPAMALOT is now on its North American Tour. Read the reviews below! The 2025–2026 tour stars Major Attaway (Aladdin) as King Art…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:55AM

Video: Laura Benanti Brings Melania Trump Back to THE LATE SHOW for Holiday Segment

The First Lady is weighing in on the holidays. On Tuesday's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Broadway's Laura Benanti brought her fan-favorite performance as Melania Trump to t…

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Video: Kandi Burruss Is Taking Center Stage in & JULIET

Kandi's in the building- the Stephen Sondheim Theatre, that is! Grammy Award winner and Tony Award and Emmy Award nominee Kandi Burruss has returned to the stage, appearing in the Broadway m…

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Review Roundup: A CHRISTMAS STORY Embarks on National Tour

The 2025 National Tour of A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL launched on November 11, 2025 in Utica, New York. Read the reviews below! The Tony-nominated musical features a festive score by Benj…

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WICKED: FOR GOOD Sing-Along Soundtrack Coming This Friday

Get your voices ready! On Friday, December 19 a new sing-along karaoke edition of the Wicked: For Good soundtrack will be released, allowing fans to belt out their favorite tunes, including …

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Video: First-Look at THE MUPPET SHOW Special Event Coming in 2026

It's time to light the lights! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, The Muppet Show is returning next year for a special event in celebration of the iconic show's 50th anniversary. It has n…

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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 17, 2025- HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Leads the Grosses and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 17, 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…

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Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Review Roundup: TARTUFFE Returns Off-Broadway Starring Matthew Broderick

Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick returns to the stage as the title character in Molière’s Tartuffe in the world premiere production of a new version from playwright Lucas Hnath, Read t…

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Tony-Winner J. Harrison Ghee Joins Workshop Cast of New Musical THE GORGEOUS NOTHINGS

Tony Award winner J. Harrison Ghee will appear alongside Tony Award nominee John Cariani in a workshop presentation of THE GORGEOUS NOTHINGS, a new musical set in 1930s New York City. The wo…

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Video: Lesley Manville Shares the Difference Between London and New York Audiences

Stage and screen performer Lesley Manville is currently treading the boards as Jocasta in Oedipus, a new version of Sophocles' classic tragedy now playing at Studio 54. Despite being an Oliv…

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Twelve Days of Christmas: Danny Burstein

The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. This year we are featuring…

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Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 12/14/25 - Total Gross of $43,941,878

Click below to access all the Broadway grosses from all the shows for the week ending 12/14/2025 in BroadwayWorld's grosses section. Also, you will find information on each show's historical…

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Video: Watch a Theater-Themed Clip From the New Holiday Episode of ELSBETH

This holiday season, Elsbeth is putting her knowledge of Broadway schedules to good use as she attempts to solve her latest crime. In an exclusive clip from this week's episode, "A Hard Nut …

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WICKED: FOR GOOD Featured on Oscars Shortlist in 7 Categories

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced shortlists in 12 categories for the 98th Academy Awards. These films have been recognized by voters in the preliminary rounds of…

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