Wednesday, December 17, 2025

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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Photos: Meet the Cast of Audible Theater's THE DISAPPEAR

Audible Theater will soon present the world premiere of The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt – featuring Dylan Baker, Madeline Brewer, Kelv…

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Photo: Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood in BUG on Broadway

Performances begin tonight for Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of Bug, written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer. …

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BroadwayWorld Launches Digital Broadway-Themed Holiday Cards

Spread holiday cheer with personalized BroadwayWorld cards! Our digital holiday cards allow users to send their friends and family some holiday cheer with new designs and customizable messag…

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Patrick Ball, Alden Ehrenreich and Linda Emond to Star in BECKY SHAW on Broadway

Second Stage Theater has unveiled the initial cast for the upcoming Broadway production of Gina Gionfriddo’s Becky Shaw, directed by Trip Cullman. The BECKY SHAW company will feature Patri…

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Photos: Ne-Yo as 'Davis' in HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway

You can now get a first look at photos of three-time Grammy Award winner Ne-Yo's Broadway debut in the role of Davis in Hell's Kitchen, featuring the music of 17-time Grammy Award winner Ali…

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Jodie Steele to Join HEATHERS THE MUSICAL as Heather Chandler for a Limited Time

McKenzie Kurtz played her final performance as Heather Chandler in Heathers The Musical on Monday, December 15. The production will welcome back Jodie Steele in her original West End role as…

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Video: Watch the Trailer for New Tovah Feldshuh Documentary

The official trailer has been released for Tovah, a new documentary film celebrating the life and career of Broadway performer Tovah Feldshuh. Her career, spanning more than five decades, ha…

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Amanda Seyfried Reveals Why She Won't Star in a Broadway Musical

Audiences won't be seeing Amanda Seyfried in a Broadway musical anytime soon. Though the performer has demonstrated her vocal chops in movie musicals such as Mamma Mia! and Les Misérables, …

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Josh Groban to Play North American Arena Tour with Jennifer Hudson

Tony, EMMY, and five-time GRAMMY Award-nominated performer Josh Groban has shared plans for a North American tour with special guest, EGOT-winning artist host Jennifer Hudson. The special ne…

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Photos: Kandi Burruss Takes First Bows in & JULIET and Celebrates at After Party

Grammy Award winner and Tony Award and Emmy Award nominee Kandi Burruss has returned to the stage, appearing in the Broadway musical & Juliet. Burruss is taking on the role of ‘Angéli…

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Jessica Vosk & Kelli Barrett Will Lead BEACHES on Broadway

Following its sold-out, award-winning international premiere, Beaches, A New Musical will open on Broadway this spring at the Majestic Theatre, for a limited New York engagement to launch it…

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McKenzie Kurtz Plays Final Performance in HEATHERS THE MUSICAL

McKenzie Kurtz has played her final performance in Heathers the Musical Off-Broadway. The Wicked alum took to Instagram to share that she took her final bow as 'Heather Chandler' on Monday n…

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Exclusive: 'Love Is An Open Door' From Paper Mill's FROZEN

Get a first look at Samantha Williams and Sam Gravitte performing 'Love is An Open Door' from Paper Mill Playhouse's production of Disney's Frozen. Frozen continues performances throughout t…

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Simu Liu Will Make Broadway Debut in OH, MARY!

Actor Simu Liu will make his Broadway debut in the smash hit play Oh, Mary! Liu will join the Broadway comedy as “Mary’s Teacher” beginning on Tuesday, February 3, for performances thr…

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Universal Studios UK Theme Park Approved in Bedford Opening Door to Potential WICKED-Themed Experiences

The Bedford Independent reports that the UK government has formally approved plans for a major new Universal Studios theme park and resort in Bedford, marking a significant expansion of Univ…

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Two Suspects Arrested After False Bomb Threat at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Two suspects were arrested after a false bomb threat was made on the evening of December 14 at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Patch reports. According to the NYPD, a man and a woman…

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WICKED's Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey in Talks to Lead SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE in London

With the hype of the movie adaptation of Wicked still fresh, the film's Glinda and Fiyero, Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey, are in talks to reunite on stage soon. According to Baz Bamigboy…

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JUST FOR ONE DAY – THE LIVE AID MUSICAL To Launch UK And Ireland Tour In 2027

JUST FOR ONE DAY – THE LIVE AID MUSICAL will embark on a major UK and Ireland tour beginning in March 2027, opening at Curve in Leicester. Producers Jamie Wilson Productions have announced…

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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 16, 2025 - TITANIQUE Broadway Run Announced and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 16, 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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Monday, December 15, 2025

Video: WICKED Brazil Stars Perform ‘Sem Perdão à Bruxa’ (No One Mourns the Wicked'

Watch the stars of Brazil's non-replica production of Wicked perform ‘Sem Perdão à Bruxa’ (No One Mourns the Wicked' in new production footage. The video features Myra Ruiz as Elphaba …

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Photos: Christine Ebersole Appears At Sold-Out SOUND OF MUSIC SING-A-LONG At 92NY

Two-time Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole appeared at 92NY’s sold-out Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long on Sunday, December 14, warming up a crowd that inclu…

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Video: Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele & Nicholas Christopher Perform From CHESS on TODAY

Last week, Chess stars Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit, and Nicholas Christopher joined TODAY's Citi Concert Series, treating Studio 1A to several performances from the ongoing revival of the music…

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Twelve Days of Christmas: Carrie Coon

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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