Thursday, October 23, 2025

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…

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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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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: 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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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 Pe…

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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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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 an…

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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 …

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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 …

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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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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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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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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…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54AM

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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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…

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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 …

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025

HELL’S KITCHEN To Collaborate With 92Y for Broadway Spotlight Educational Program

The 92nd Street Y, New York (92NY) will launch Broadway Spotlight, a ten-week arts residency for New York City public high school students, developed by 92NY’s School Engagement team in co…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:02PM

Photos: Bernadette Peters, Sutton Foster and More at Fetch Pet Gala After Party

The inaugural Fetch Pet Gala hosted by Fetch Pet Insurance at the Carlyle in New York City raised over $530,000 in one night for lifesaving nonprofits, marking an extraordinary evening of pu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:54PM

Senators Urge AFM Local 802 and Broadway League to Avoid a Strike

As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, AFM Local 802, the union representing Broadway musicians, released a statement noting that they are prepared to strike immediately if a new contract isn'…

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Mariska Hargitay Reveals Her Dream Role in All-Women HAMILTON

Mariska Hargitay is ready for Broadway. In a new interview with Amy Poehler on her Good Hang podcast, the Law & Order: SVU alum shared her "hardcore" love for Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilt…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:31PM

Foster Grant Unveils New WICKED: FOR GOOD Sunglasses Collection

The eyewear brand Foster Grant has unveiled the second installment of its Wicked x Foster Grant collection, ahead of the upcoming release of Wicked: For Good this November. The two new style…

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Video: First Look at THE SOUND OF MUSIC North American Tour

Watch a first look at the new North American tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, led by Cayleigh Capaldi as Maria Rainer, Kevin Earley as Captain Georg von Trapp, and Tony Award nominee Christiane N…

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Video: Renée Elise Goldsberry Shares How Her Daughter Inspired Her Genre-Bending Debut Album

Earlier this year, Tony Award winner Renée Elise Goldsberry released her debut album, Who I Really Am. Featuring eleven original songs, the album tackles a blend of different musical genres…

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Video: Douglas Sills Sings 'Tradition' from FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Signature Theatre

Watch as Douglas Sills and the company of Fiddler on the Roof sing 'Tradition' at Signature Theatre in Washington, DC. Fiddler on the Roof has a book by Joseph Stein, music by Jerry Bock, an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:06PM

Video: Colman Domingo Recalls Becoming an Ordained Minister and Marrying Couples During Broadway's HAIR

Acting, singing, dancing- Colman Domingo can do it all. But, in addition to his talent as a performer, the Tony nominee is also an ordained minister with several weddings under his belt. Dur…

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