Monday, December 8, 2025

Review Roundup: MARJORIE PRIME Opens On Broadway Starring Cynthia Nixon, June Squibb, Danny Burstein and More

Marjorie Prime, the existential drama from Jordan Harrison, opens tonight at the Helen Hayes Theater, directed by Anne Kauffman. The production stars Danny Burstein, Christopher Lowell, Cynt…

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Video: GUYS AND DOLLS at Shakespeare Theatre Company

Get a first look at Sakespeare Theatre Company's holiday presentation of Guys and Dolls. Directed by Washington National Opera Artistic Director Francesca Zambello (Porgy and Bess, Turandot,…

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Video: Carrie Coon & Company Explain What BUG Is All About

Carrie's back! After taking the world be storm with acclaimed appearances in The Gilded Age and The White Lotus, Carrie Coon returns to Broadway this season in Bug, written by her husband a …

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Video: THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE Featurette Previews Music and Dance

A new featurette has been released for The Testament of Ann Lee, the forthcoming music-driven film about the Shaker Movement. Led by Amanda Seyfried as Mother Anne Lee, the video spotlights …

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Video: Jon M. Chu Looks Back at WICKED Journey in New Featurette

In a new featurette for Wicked: For Good, director Jon M. Chu takes center stage, shining a spotlight on the weight and epic nature of the massive two-part film adaptation. "Every day you're…

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Photos: Inside Opening Night of PROTEST SONG at La MaMa

Now running at La Mama Experimental Theatre Club is the United States premiere of Protest Song, written by acclaimed Welsh playwright Tim Price (Force Majeure, Nye, Doctor Who) and starring …

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Ne-Yo to Host 'Encore Sessions' at HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway

Hell's Kitchen on Broadway will present the return of Encore Sessions, a series of post-show, intimate musical performances. Encore Sessions, previously hosted by Keys, will be hosted by thr…

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Photos: Blake Lively Visits Tom Felton at HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD

The Lyric Theatre just welcomed a very special guest! Blake Lively stopped by Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway and posed with the cast, including original film star Tom Felton, …

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BEETLEJUICE Enters Final 4 Weeks of Performances on Broadway

Beetlejuice has entered its final four weeks of performances on Broadway. The production will play its final performance at The Palace Theatre on Saturday, January 3, 3026. The production st…

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Photos: Michael Crawford, Gloria Gaynor & More at the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors

On Sunday, December 7, the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors took place in Washington, D.C., honoring those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture. The honor…

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Video: Jason Gotay, Britney Coleman & More in Sacramento's WHITE CHRISTMAS

Get a first look at Broadway at Music Circus' production of Irving Berlin's White Christmas. The production stars Jason Gotay, Britney Coleman, Michael Starr, Keely Beirne, Nathaniel Stample…

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Are Worst Of Lists the Worst Of Cultural Criticism?

As sure as the holiday season brings televised showings of How The Grinch Stole Christmas and It’s a Wonderful Life, no sooner does the calendar turn to December than the culture pages of …

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Video: Darren Criss Discusses the 'Joy' of Returning to MAYBE HAPPY ENDING

Darren Criss is back on stage in the hit musical Maybe Happy Ending, once again starring in his Tony Award-winning role of Oliver. On Monday, he joined TODAY with Jenna & Friends to disc…

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Video: Watch Ethan Hawke Receive Sardi's Portrait on CBS SUNDAY MORNING

CBS Sunday Morning recently dedicated a segment to stage and screen performer Ethan Hawke, who stars as Broadway lyricist Lorenz Hart in the new film Blue Moon. The movie takes place in Sard…

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Video: Ashley Park Covers Sabrina Carpenter's 'Espresso' in New Clip of EMILY IN PARIS Season 5

On Monday, Tony nominee Ashley Park stopped by Good Morning America to discuss the fifth season of Emily in Paris, which drops December 18th on Netflix. During her visit, she debuted a new c…

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Shoshana Bean to Star in THE LOST BOYS, A NEW MUSICAL on Broadway

Grammy Award winner and Two-time Tony Award nominee Shoshana Bean (Hell’s Kitchen, Wicked, Mr. Saturday Night, Waitress), will star as ‘Lucy Emerson’ in the world premiere of The Lost …

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Crystal Lucas-Perry, Grey Henson, and More Will Lead BIGFOOT! Off-Broadway

Initial casting has been announced for the off-Broadway production of BIGFOOT!, the new musical comedy by Amber Ruffin, David A. Schmoll, and Kevin Sciretta. Directed and choreographed by Da…

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OPERATION MINCEMEAT to Partner With Cradle of Aviation Museum for Onsite Scavenger Hunt

Operation Mincemeat will partner with the Cradle of Aviation Museum on Long Island for an onsite scavenger hunt. The challenge: Find the letters on the briefcases throughout the galleries to…

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Broadway Cast of & JULIET to Perform on THE VIEW This Week

On Tuesday, the Broadway cast of & Juliet will take the stage on The View for a special performance from the hit musical. Tune in to watch the performance, airing Tuesday, December 9, at…

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Photos: John Gallagher Jr., Samira Wiley and More in THE LARAMIE PROJECT Reading

This weekend, Audible Theater presented the special 25th anniversary reading of Tectonic Theater Project’s The Laramie Project, written by Moisés Kaufman and Members of the Tectonic Theat…

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BroadwayWorld Introduces My Shows Curtain Call and New Merchandise Partnership

BroadwayWorld announced today that the My Shows platform has officially launched My Shows Curtain Call, a personalized year-end feature designed to celebrate each user's year in theatre. Cur…

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David Byrne Unveils 2026 North American Tour Dates

David Byrne, Tony Award-winning creator of Broadway's American Utopia and Here Lies Love, has unveiled a new run of North American dates which kick off April 4 in Vancouver, conclude May 17 …

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Kristin Chenoweth Returns to QUEEN OF VERSAILLES After Knee & Neck Injury

Kristin Chenoweth returned to the Queen of Versailles on Sunday after injuring her knees and neck after a performance last week. The Tony-winner took to Instagram to share that she was retur…

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Voting Open to Pick the Top 5 of Next On Stage: Season 6

Voting is now open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students. Who’s ready to party? It’s The Great Gatsby week, so e…

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The Muny Will Upgrade Seats and Improve Drainage in $9.5 Million Auditorium Overhaul

The Muny will embark on an extensive overhaul of its nearly 11,000-seat auditorium at the end of the 2026 season, upgrading aging seats, replacing deteriorating concrete and improving stormw…

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2026 Golden Globes Nominations - Updating Live

This morning, Marlon Wayans and Skye P. Marshall will present the nominees for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes. All 28 categories will be unveiled at 8:15 a.m. ET/5:15 a.m. PT on CBSNews.com, …

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DEAR EVAN HANSEN Is Now Available to License Through MTI

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) announced that the Tony®, Grammy® and Olivier Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen is now available for licensing. Featuring a Tony …

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Photos: Scott Elllis Receives Portrait at Sardi's

Tony Award nominee and Interim Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company, Scott Ellis, received his iconic caricature at Sardi’s on Thursday, December 4. Check out photos below! Elli…

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Photos: Carrie Coon and the Cast of BUG Meets the Press

Performances begin this month for the Broadway premiere of Bug, written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer. The cast recently …

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PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL Extends to February 2027

With Paddington The Musical opening to critical acclaim at the Savoy Theatre, the production has announced an extension through 2026 – Michael Bond’s centenary year - until 14 February 2…

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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 8, 2025- Go Inside WICKED: FOR GOOD With An Easter Egg Exclusive

8Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 8, 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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