The new Broadway musical Titanique has extended its limited Broadway engagement. The comedy, powered by the songs of pop icon Céline Dion, will now continue performances at the historic St. James Theatre throu…

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Beanie Baby Broadway alum Beanie Feldstein announced news of her pregnancy on Instagram in a joint post with her wife, producer Bonnie-Chance Roberts. …

A new Beanie Baby is on the way! Beanie Feldstein has revealed that she is pregnant and expecting her first baby with her wife Bonnie-Chance Roberts. The couple, who were married in 2023, shared the news in a p…

No raining on this parade: Melissa Gale shines in the role that made Barbra Streisand a superstar.

This May, Regal is showcasing theatrical showpieces with its Musical Mayhem series, with screenings of musicals like Chicago, Funny Girl, Hairspray, and Mamma Mia!, among others. Take a look at the full lineup …

Lea Michele is currently starring in Chess on Broadway as Florence Vassy at the Imperial Theatre, the same house where she made her Broadway debut as Young Cosette and Eponine in Les Misérables 30 years earlie…

Broadway.com Editor-in-Chief Paul Wontorek takes a stroll with CHESS star Lea Michele, revisiting her past roles in FUNNY GIRL, SPRING AWAKENING and more. Get tickets to CHESS: https://www.broadway.com/shows/c…

It's The Broadway Show, the only nationally syndicated weekly theater television series. The program spotlights exclusive A-list celebrities, the unsung heroes of Broadway and behind-the-scenes stories on Broad…

Casting is complete for the New York City Center Encores! production of La Cage aux Folles, running June 17"28. Tony winner Tonya Pinkins (Jelly's Last Jam) returns to Encores! as Jacqueline after performing in…

The Fitzgeralds of St. Paul " a new musical by Christie Baugher " will have three industry presentations on Thursday, April 30 at 2:00 PM and Friday, May 1 at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. The Fitzgeralds of St. Paul i…

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The Academy Award-winning animated Warner Bros. film, directed by George Miller, Happy Feet is officially being developed as a new, Broadway-bound musical. At the project's helm is two-time Tony Award-winni…

During a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, a segment was dedicated to Broadway's Chess, featuring a performance of "The Arbiter" from the cast of the hit revival. Watch the performance here, led by Bry…

The Great Gatsby's Alicia Lundgren is taking over our Instagram today! Follow along here as Lundgren takes our Instagram followers behind-the-scenes of the hit Broadway musical. Go backstage at the hit musical …

Lea Michele will end her run in Broadway's "Chess" this summer. The "Glee" star will leave the production on June 21, 2026. Michele's return to the stage has made "Chess" one of the season's hottest tickets. Sh…

On Tuesday's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Lea Michele, along with the Broadway cast and orchestra of Chess, took the stage for a performance of "Nobody's Side" from the hit revival. Check out …

Lea Michele, along with the Broadway cast and orchestra of Chess, will visit The Late Show with Stephen Colbert next week for a musical performance from the hit revival. Tune in to CBS on Tuesday, March 17, at …

Entertainment icon Barbra Streisand will receive an honorary Palme d'Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival this May in recognition of her body of work. Marking her first time at the prestigious festival, Streisan…

Entertainment icon Barbra Streisand is currently in talks to perform next Sunday at the 98th Academy Awards. According to Page Six, Streisand would perform a rendition of "The Way We Were" during the "In Memori…

Bigfoot is actually not as scary as he seems. At least that's the theme of Bigfoot!, the new musical comedy by Amber Ruffin, David A. Schmoll, and Kevin Sciretta playing a limited engagement at New York City Ce…

Funny Girl breakout Julie Benko, currently appearing in Broadway's Ragtime, has released Euphonic Gumbo, a new album inspired by the musical and cultural histories of New Orleans. The album is available to stre…

BIGFOOT!, the new musical comedy by Amber Ruffin, David A. Schmoll, and Kevin Sciretta, begins its limited engagement at Off-Broadway's New York City Center Stage I February 11. Directed and choreographed by D…

What is your favorite Broadway love song? It's a question BroadwayWorld has been asking your favorite Broadway stars every Valentine's Day, and this year, our list has grown to over 1500 responses. Which songs …

The honorees and initial performers have been revealed for MCC Theater's Miscast26, the one-night-only musical spectacular featuring Broadway stars performing songs from roles in which they would not traditiona…

Last week, the cast and creative team of the new musical BIGFOOT! took a break from rehearsals to meet the press. The production opens off-Broadway this year. Check out photos below! The new comedy is by Am…

The new jazz album from the star of the Funny Girl national tour will arrive in April.

Musical theater performer Katerina McCrimmon (Funny Girl) has released "Night and Day," her new, jazzy take on the Cole Porter standard. This is the first single from her forthcoming debut album, Kat's Out of t…

Like most Broadway fans, we love seeing our stage favorites on TV. Shows like Law and Order (all versions!), Blue Bloods and The Gilded Age are a treasure trove of star sightings. Back in the day (and I'm showi…

Photo by Matthew Murphy One night at Chess will make a critic crumbleThe songs are great but the book's unwieldy The story's still a huge confusin…

Julie Benko officially joins the cast of Ragtime as Russian-born anarchist Emma Goldman tonight, January 9 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. She steps in through March 29 for Shaina Taub, who is takin…

Jennifer Lopez kicked off her new Las Vegas residency with some Broadway classics! The recent Kiss of the Spider Woman star has officially opened her brand-new residency, Jennifer Lopez: Up All Night Live in La…

Composer Jule Styne looks back on his career in Hollywood and Broadway. Born December 31, 1905, London, England Died September 20, 1994, New York City With the scores of such Broadway classics as Gentlemen Pr…

The Funny Girl star is heading back to Broadway next month in the revival of Ragtime.

Julie Benko as Sarah Brown and Jacob Dickey as Sky Masterson in "Guys and Dolls."December 21, 2025: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler. As musicals go, Guys and Dolls is a show I've seen producti…

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, has included roles in …

Julie Benko will join the cast of Ragtime as Russian-born firebrand Emma Goldman. She is filling in for Shaina Taub, who is taking a previously announced leave of absence following the January 4, 2026 performan…

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 Danny Mefford, the pro…

Join my channel to gain access to exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDQi6IkbVa2SJok8fUZOpKw/join ' OHMYGOD HEY! One of this season's most anticipated shows has recently opened at the Imper…

What went in to making the book to Chess 'work'? The Chess revival's book writer Danny Strong shares how he began his deep dive into Chess, and what it looked like to rewrite the book that famously never quite …

Lea Michele spoke with CBS Sunday Morning in a new interview, which you can watch here! Currently starring in Chess on Broadway, Michele is known for playing Rachel Berry in GLEE, along with performances in mul…

Known for its catchy but notoriously difficult-to-perform score, including '80s hit "One Night In Bangkok," Chess returns to Broadway for the first time since its debut in 1988. With powerhouse leads Lea Michel…

Watch a first look at Chess on Broadway! Aaron Tveit (Moulin Rouge!), Lea Michele (Funny Girl), and Nicholas Christopher (Sweeney Todd) lead the cast, joined by Hannah Cruz (Suffs), Bradley Dean (The Phantom of…

This fall, see powerhouse trio Tony Award® winner Aaron Tveit (Moulin Rouge!), acclaimed stage and screen star Lea Michele (Funny Girl, Glee), and breakout talent Nicholas Christopher (Sweeney Todd, Hamilton…

The Broadway revival of Chess, starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher, is now officially open at the Imperial Theatre. Chess made its highly anticipated return to Broadway on October 15. Fi…

CHESS opens on Broadway Sunday night, and ahead of its first official performance, the production released official photos and video to give audiences a sneak peek at the star-studded revival. Aaron Tveit (Moul…

Just last week, Broadway superstar and Tony nominee Shoshana Bean made her solo debut at one of New York City's most iconic venues- Carnegie Hall. During the big night she sang songs from Broadway and pop music…

On Monday, November 10, Chess stars Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicolas Christopher appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to perform a special medley from the show. Check out the video here! Ches…

Tune in to The Tonight Show next week for a special performance from Broadway's Chess! On Monday, November 10, stars Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicolas Christopher will chat with host Jimmy Fallon before tak…

Watch video footage from the first preview of Chess on Broadway! Go inside the musical's long-awaited return to New York City, led by Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher. The new video shows the …

A work in progress presentation of Azul The Musical will be produced by Prospect musicals, and be performed in residence at Baruch College. The cast features an acclaimed lineup of stage talent, including Tony …

Three dream roles have so far eluded Broadway and West End favorite Marisha Wallace. She just ended an acclaimed Broadway run in Cabaret, but her heart is set on playing these three characters someday. So cast …

The Great Gatsby's Derek Jordan Taylor is taking over our Instagram today! Follow along here as Taylor takes our Instagram followers backstage at the hit Broadway musical. Tune in to see the day in the life of …

The Broadway revival of CHESS has officially begun performances at the Imperial Theatre, starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher. Go inside the show's first preview with new photos from curt…

Previews for CHESS began last night, October 15 at the Imperial Theatre, where it officially opens Sunday, November 16. Check out video of the cast's first official bows and catch a first look at them in action…

Chess has officially returned to Broadway! The production celebrated its first preview on Broadway last night. The revival stars Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit (Moulin Rouge!) as Freddie Trumper, Emmy Award nomi…

With Chess making its return to Broadway, be the first to purchase merch! The production is now offering a variety of products, including magnets, timers, ornaments, pens, apparel, fans, and more. Starring Tony…

Chess is back on Broadway! Previews for Chess begin Wednesday, October 15 at the Imperial Theatre. The production officially opens Sunday, November 16. Meet the cast of Chess below! Starring Tony Award winner A…

As the leaves turn, the theatrical season blooms: Patrick Pacheco sits down with our experts"Ruthie Fierberg (Broadway News), Adam Feldman (Time Out New York), and Jan Simpson (Broadway Radio's All the Drama)"t…

All new photos have been released from the rehearsal room of CHESS on Broadway. Previews for CHESS begin Wednesday, October 15 at the Imperial Theatre. The production officially opens Sunday, November 16. Check…

Royal Albert Hall, London Riding high off Tony and Olivier wins, the Pussycat Doll turned theatre star showcases her astonishingly versatile singing chops and a standup's gift for chaotic humour As an impatient…

Before she was a two-time Tony Award winner, Victoria Clark was an understudy, and a Jellicle cat. "Before [Light in the Piazza], I think I was seen as the sassy, funny girl who could belt and kind of sing anyt…

Funny Girl w/ Pia Zadora, Adrien Zmed, and Kaye Ballad (1991) at the Long Beach Civic Light Opera

Lea Michele has given us a first listen of her take on Someone Else's Story from the upcoming Broadway revival of Chess. The Glee and Funny Girl star is stepping into the role of Florence Vassey, leading a star…

The Glee and Funny Girl star is leading the upcoming Broadway revival with Tony winner Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher.

Broadway is gearing up for one of the most anticipated productions of the season: CHESS. Check out photos from inside the rehearsal room featuring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, Nicholas Christopher, Sean Allan Kril…

On the "New York" night of their Staycation festival at Brooklyn Steel in 2022, Gracie Lawrence and her band, Lawrence, performed a medley of Broadway songs with Tony-winner Darren Criss! Watch the Just In Time…

Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit (Moulin Rouge!), Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele (Funny Girl), and Nicholas Christopher (Sweeney Todd), stars of the upcoming revival of CHESS recently stopped by their new home, th…

Funny Girl tour star, Katerina McCrimmon, is making her debut at the Muny as Eva Perón, in Evita. Check out a new video teaser for the show, which opens July 18 and runs through July 24. Joining principals K…

It's a game. It's a battlefield. It's a musical with, ahem, a checkered past. Yes, it's Chess"and it's coming to Broadway for the first time since 1988. The revival, starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicho…

This fall, Broadway audiences will get to see theater history made when Chess returns to the Imperial Theatre, 37 years after its original debut there in 1988. Set during the Cold War, the sweeping musical foll…

This afternoon, it was announced that the first-ever Broadway revival of CHESS will play at Broadway's Imperial Theatre, beginning performances Wednesday, October 15, 2025, and officially open Sunday, November …

Ms. Cowan was originally a performer, appearing in the original Broadway productions of Annie and Funny Girl.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actor, dancer, and choreographer Edie Cowan passed away on May 22 at the age of 83. A multi-faceted artist, she lent her talents to numerous productions across the stage…

If you've seen Ramin Karimloo on stage, chances are you've seen him capture audiences in a troubled but lovable role (Les Miz's Jean Valjean, Funny Girl's Nick Arnstein, The Phantom of the Opera's title specter…

EXTENDED RUN through JUNE 29 only! Tickets and more at https://www.nytw.org/show/lights-out-nat-king-cole/ *** *** *** On December 17th, 1957, it was LIGHTS OUT on "The Nat 'King' Cole Show." Despite being t…

Spectrum News NY1's Frank DiLella will join Lee Roy Reams to co-host Hello, Dolly!, the company's one-night-only concert on Monday, June 23, at 8:00 p.m. at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage, Carn…

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 29, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele & Nicholas Christopher Will…

It's official! As BroadwayWorld first reported last week, Chess is coming back to Broadway. Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit (Moulin Rouge), Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele (Funny Girl) and Nicholas Christopher (Sw…

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 23, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: Michael Mayer-Directed CHESS To Open On Broadway In Fall…

The long-rumored Broadway revival of Chess is officially moving forward. A series of newly released Equity casting notices confirm that the cult-favorite musical will return to Broadway in Fall 2025 in a produc…