EVITA: SHE IS A DIAMON ORCHID By Peter Filichia

It was 61 years ago this week that it opened, and 61 years ago this week that it closed. And yet, a musical on the same subject opened 14 years later and ran nearly 315 times longer. Do the …

Broadway is already looking ahead to next season’s possible musicals: ‘Evita,’ ‘Paddington,’ ‘Dolly’ by Johnny Oleksinski

“After this current season of subpar new musicals, the industry has already moved on to thinking about next year,” a source working on a new musical said.

The Great Gatsby's Samantha Pauly Shows Off Her Broadway Crib by BroadwayWorld

When Samantha Pauly isn't onstage in Broadway's The Great Gatsby, her party's roaring on backstage at the Broadway Theatre! In this video, watch as she welcomes us to her Broadway crib for i…

Odds and Ends: Rachel Zegler and Ben Platt Bring The Last Five Years Stateside, Wicked Spinoff Confirmed & More by Jonah De Forest

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. No Substitution Will Do As previously reported, Rachel Zegler and Ben Platt will star in a weeklong run of Jason Robert Brown’s m…

Susan Egan, Rachel Potter, & More Sing 'I Wont Say I’m In Love' From HERCULES by BroadwayWorld

Susan Egan, Rachel Potter and more sang the Disney classic "I Won't Say I'm In Love" at Off Broadway: An Evening of Magic, a one-night-only concert in Nashville celebrating iconic songs from…

Watch a Preview of 'Into the Woods' at the Bridge Theatre by BroadwayWorld

London Theatre Company has released a trailer from Into The Woods. The major new production, directed by Jordan Fein with set and costume design by Tom Scutt, is now playing the Bridge Theat…

Video: Susan Egan, Rachel Potter, & More Sing 'I Wont Say I’m In Love' From HERCULES

Susan Egan, Rachel Potter and more sang the Disney classic "I Won't Say I'm In Love" at Off Broadway: An Evening of Magic, a one-night-only concert in Nashville celebrating iconic songs from…

Rachel Potter, Susan Egan, Caroline Bowman And More To Perform In OFF BROADWAY: AN EVENING OF MAGIC At Hutton Hotel

Hutton Hotel will host a one-night-only cabaret concert, OFF BROADWAY: AN EVENING OF MAGIC, on January 23 at its Analog performance venue. The event will feature Broadway performers singing …

Photos/Video: INTO THE WOODS at the Bridge Theatre in London

London Theatre Company has released a trailer and new production photos from Into The Woods. The major new production, directed by Jordan Fein with set and costume design by Tom Scutt, is no…

UNITED WE STAND IN MUSICAL THEATER NATION By Peter Filichia

So, last week marked the 75th anniversary of the opening of the first United Nations building. And given that each member nation gets one vote, we’ll pick one song from a musical that’s …

THE WANDERER, The Dion DiMucci Musical Will Have Industry Reading in New York

The Broadway-bound new musical, The Wanderer, based on the life and music of Dion DiMucci will receive an industry invitation-only reading on Friday, January 23rd in New York City. Tellin…

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 5, 2026- Look Back at Broadway in 2025 And More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 5, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend. NEW - BWW For You, Personalized Story…

Playlist: New Year, New You!

2026 is here at last! What better time than the start of a new year to try to be your best self? Whether its sage advice for the body, mind, or spirit, there's nothing better than a good, ol…

Tim Rice in Playbill's 'My Life in the Theatre' by Playbill

As Chess gets a new life on Broadway, famed lyricist Tim Rice (of Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita fame) discusses how he’s been able to work with some “brilliant divas.” Walk through …

Diego Andres Rodriguez x Rachel Zegler - EVITA by bwaySHO

Top Viral Moments on Broadway in 2025: BOOP!, 'Hamilten,' & More

Every year, some moments on Broadway leap off the stage and onto social media, becoming international news stories after a viral surge. From Rachel Zegler's balcony performances in Evita to …

Elaine Paige "Cats" Interview (c. 1982) by American Musical Theater Archives

Award winning Elaine Paige, actress, singer, producer, radio presenter, has made a unique and major contribution to the stage musical. She has starred in more smash hit West End & Broadway m…

Broadway Games: Double Trouble in 2025 by JK

Overall, 2025 was a busy year on the stage. For some actors, it was really a busy year. Several actors appeared in two different productions this year nearly over. Broadway Games: Double T…

‘The best thing I have ever witnessed on stage’: readers’ favourite theatre of 2025 by Guardian Readers and Alfie Packham

A transcendent new take on King Lear, a thrilling Evita and a show at Glasgow’s revamped Citizens that reduced one viewer to a ‘blubbering wreck’ are among your highlights• More on t…

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 …

'Chess' Cast Takes Opening Night Bows by BroadwayWorld

The first-ever Broadway revival of CHESS officially opened at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre last night, Sunday, November 16. Check out a video from curtain call, featuring Aaron Tveit, Lea M…

Inside the Opening Night of 'CHESS' on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

The first-ever Broadway revival of CHESS officially opened at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre last night, Sunday, November 16. Check out a video from curtain call, featuring Aaron Tveit, Lea M…

‘Chess’ Broadway Revival: Tremendous Showcase For Lea Michele & Aaron Tveit by Frank J. Avella

The musical Chess has had quite the checkered and tumultuous past. Much like Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita, the show began life as a concept album, written by lyricist Tim Rice and compos…

Video: Sean Nyberg on Producing Major Shows on Broadway, in the West End and More

Husbands and producing partners Sean Nyberg and Paul Danforth are collaborating on nearly three dozen productions in on Broadway, Off-Broadway, in London's West End, and more. BroadwayWorld'…

Patti LuPone to Return as a Guest on WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE

On Thursday, Broadway legend Patti LuPone will join the latest episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen to discuss the murder mystery series The Artist, premiering later this month…

Rachel Zegler: EVITA x The Hunger Games by bwaySHO

Rachel Zegler’s roles in The Hunger Games - Ballad of songbirds & snakes & EVITA predicted in book. See you at the SHO! #RachelZegler #Evita #TheHungerGames #balladofsongbirdsandsnakes

will these West End shows go to Broadway? | Paddington, Hunger Games, Hercules, Evita & more... by MickeyJoTheatre

Join my channel to gain access to exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDQi6IkbVa2SJok8fUZOpKw/joinl • OHMYGOD HEY! With more high profile plays and musicals receiving t…

Video: Disney's ALADDIN Cast Performs 'A Whole New World' on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK

On Tuesday, the cast of Disney's Aladdin, led by Ainsley Melham, Sonya Balsara, and Marcus Martin, took the stage on Live with Kelly and Mark for a performance of "A Whole New World." Having…

Andrew Lloyd-Webber says lesson of Evita ‘more important’ now due to extremism by Hannah Roberts

Theatre impresario called Eva Peron a ‘very attractive extremist’

Odds & Ends: Ben Platt & Rachel Zegler in The Last Five Years Anniversary Concert, Ian McKellen at The Shed by Beth Stevens

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Goodbye Until Tomorrow (or Next March) Tony winner Ben Platt and Golden Globe winner Rachel Zegler will star in a concert staging o…

'The Lady From the Sea' Trailer at the Bridge Theatre by BroadwayWorld

London Theatre Company has released a trailer for The Lady from the Sea, written and directed by Simon Stone after Henrik Ibsen. The production, which is in collaboration with Wouter van Ran…