Thursday, December 18, 2025

Freya Skye, Milo Manheim Among Top Contenders for Disney's Live-Action TANGLED

Casting is currently underway for Disney's live-action Tangled, and The Hollywood Reporter has shared several names that have screen-tested for the leading role of Rapunzel in the film. Acco…

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Video: Ethan Slater on Boq's Character Transformation in WICKED: FOR GOOD

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

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Photos: Inside the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors with Laura Osnes, Kelsey Grammer, & More

New photos have been released from the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors ceremony, held earlier this month in Washington, D.C. The annual tradition honors those in the performing arts for their lif…

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Video: Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin Talk Lifelong Friendship on THE VIEW

Broadway icons Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin are back together in The Artist, a new murder mystery series that debuted last month. During a visit to The View, the Tony winners spoke about …

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Twelve Days of Christmas: Kandi Burruss

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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Kennedy Center Board Votes to Rename Venue To 'Trump-Kennedy Center'

The board overseeing Washington’s John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts voted on Thursday to rename the venue the Trump-Kennedy Center, according to the White House. The decision …

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Video: Katharine McPhee Channels Vaudeville Star Nora Bayes in THE ARTIST

Katharine McPhee is putting her renowned voice to good use in The Artist, the new Gilded Age-era murder mystery on The Network streaming service. The performer, known to Broadway audiences a…

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Video: Kelsie Watts and Influencers Unite for 'Sweet Caroline' Cover Ahead of SONG SUNG BLUE Release

A group of influencers and musicians, including Kelsie Watts (Broadway's Six), Brandon Brits, Penelope Road, Four Washington, Marisa McKaye, Nico Annello, Tony and the Kiki, and Fulton Lee, …

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Video: Watch Highlights From FROZEN at Paper Mill Playhouse

Watch new highlights from Disney’s Frozen, which is currently running at Paper Mill Playhouse. The production stars Mary Kate Morrissey (Wicked) as Elsa and Samantha Williams (Pirates! The…

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Photos: Kelli O'Hara, Steven Pasquale and More in THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY: IN CONCERT

MCC Theater presented The Bridges of Madison County: In Concert, an Original Broadway Cast Reunion to benefit MCC Theater. See photos here! This one-night-only event starred Kelli O’Hara a…

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Photos: Elaine Hendrix, Jaboukie Young-White, and More at THE 24 HOUR PLAYS ANNUAL GALA

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS presented The 24 Hour Plays 25th Annual Gala, which was held Friday, December 12, 2025, at The Space at Irondale. This annual flagship event featured stars from theater, fi…

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Video: Watch Cynthia Erivo Perform 'No Good Deed' Live at London Event

On December 17, Wicked star Cynthia Erivo joined a London audience during an event celebrating the release of Wicked: For Good. During the evening, the Tony winner took the stage for a speci…

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Listen: Melissa Errico Shares Holiday Song 'Spring Will Be A Little Late This Year'

Tony Award-nominated Broadway performer Melissa Errico has shared her new single, a rendition of Frank Loesser’s 1943 ballad, “Spring Will Be A Little Late This Year,” from her forthco…

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Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda Moderates PERCY JACKSON Event at The Paley Museum

On December 17, The Paley Museum hosted the PaleyLive event “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” - An Inside Look at Season 2, featuring a red carpet, screening, and conversation with the c…

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WICKED: FOR GOOD Screenplay Now Available for Free Online

Wicked: For Good fans can now read the official screenplay for the blockbuster film, which is currently in theaters. As part of Deadline's Read the Screenplay series, the entertainment outle…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:29AM

DO I HEAR A WALTZ? Off-Broadway Run Cancelled After Rights Revoked

The J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company has announced that their rights to the musical Do I Have a Waltz? have been revoked and the company will no longer be presenting the production, cont…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:16AM

We're Hiring! BroadwayWorld Is Seeking Full-Time Video Content Lead

If you're a New York City-based theater lover with experience in video production, BroadwayWorld wants you on our team. We're on the hunt for Broadway-savvy videographers/video content creat…

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BroadwayWorld Classifieds 12/18/2025; Jobs In Development, Production, and More

Looking for a job in the theater? BroadwayWorld is here to help! Check out new job listings from the past week, ending 12/18/2025. To catch up on anything that you might have missed, visit o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:59AM

Video: Hugh Jackman Surprises Milwaukee High School Band Class With New Instruments

Earlier this month, Hugh Jackman paid a visit to Milwaukee for the premiere of his new film, Song Sung Blue. While there, he stopped by a local high school's music class to give them the sur…

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Listen: Carol Kane and Mother Joy Kane Discuss CAROL & JOY Documentary

Actor Carol Kane lives with her 98 year old mother in Manhattan. A new documentary short called "Carol & Joy" spotlights a day in the life of two singular talents as well as touches on t…

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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 18, 2025- ALL OUT On Broadway First Look and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 18, 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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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 …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:39PM

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…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:27PM

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…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:21PM

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…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:58PM

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…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:38PM

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…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:38PM

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…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:43PM

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