On paper, this fall isn't nearly as exciting as recent previous seasons. There are not too many shows generating much enthusiasm or even conversation. But there is one thing that several shows have going for th…

In celebration of the opening of the box office for the first-ever Broadway revival of CHESS, the first 50 patrons to purchase tickets at the Imperial Theatre on Monday, September 22 at 10:00AM EST will receive…

Dreamgirls premiered at the Imperial Theatre in 1981 and ran for 1,521 performances.

Dreamgirls will return to Broadway in the fall of 2026. The first ever Broadway revival of the Tony Award-winning musical, with a book and lyrics by Tom Eyen and music by Henry Krieger, will be directed and cho…

The Tony Award-winning musical Dreamgirls will return to New York in the Fall of 2026 in its first-ever newly directed and choreographed Broadway revival. With a book and lyrics by Tom Eyen and music by Henry K…

Rehearsals are officially underway for Chess, which begins previews on October 15 at the Imperial Theatre. Check out a first listen of “Someone Else’s Story” performed by Lea Michele here! Starring Tony A…

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…

You can now get a first listen to Nicholas Christopher singing 'Where I Want to Be' from Chess! The first-ever Broadway revival of Chess will play at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre, starring Tony Award winner Aa…

Directed by Michael Mayer and choreographed by Lorin Latarr, the show will begin at the Imperial Theatre on October 15 and open on November 16.

The Broadway revival of the musical Chess, starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher, has completed casting. Directed by Michael Mayer and choreographed by Lorin Latarr, the show will begi…

It's hard to believe another three months have passed. This summer is now past, and unlike other recent summers, Broadway was rather less than busy. Nonetheless, we still managed to get in a few shows, and all …

A first listen to Aaron Tveit singing "One Night in Bangkok" from Chess the Musical has been released! The Moulin Rouge Tony-winner returns to Broadway in the first-ever revival of Chess at the Imperial Theatre…

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…

Chess is about to make a comeback! The first-ever Broadway revival of Chess will play at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre, starring Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit, Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele and Nicholas Christ…

Madeline Brewer, Emmy-nominated actress best known for her role on The Handmaid's Tale, and Nicholas Christopher, set to star this fall in the Broadway revival of Chess, will lead Little Shop of Horrors at …

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 Miche…

The 1969 marquee for “1776” in its original production at the 46th Street Theatre (now the Richard Rodgers).July 4, 2025: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler. This is a re-working of a column origi…

Frank Loesser (1910–1969).June 29, 2025: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler One hundred fifteen years ago today, composer-lyricist Frank Loesser was born on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New Y…

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…

The Broadway revival of Chess has locked in its dates and venue, and tickets are now on sale. The Broadway revival of Chess has an official home and dates. The production, starring the previously announced Aaro…

As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, the first-ever Broadway revival of CHESS has found a home at the Imperial Theatre, beginning performances Wednesday, October 15, 2025, and officially open Sunday, November 1…

The show will begin previews on October 15 and open on November 16 at the Imperial Theatre.

For her next Broadway show, Lea Michele is going back to where it all began. For her sixth Broadway show, the Glee alum will be returning to the Imperial Theatre where she made her Broadway debut in Les Miséra…

The Broadway revival of Chess has an official home and dates. The production, starring the previously announced Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher, will begin previews on October 15 and open on N…

Chess, the first-ever Broadway revival of the Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus & Tim Rice musical that will star Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher, will begin previews at the Imperial Theatre…

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, Novembe…

Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher will star in the cult favorite musical at the Imperial Theatre.

The Tony-nominated new Broadway musical Smash played its final Broadway performance on Sunday, June 22, 2025 after 32 previews and 84 regular performances at the Imperial Theatre. Check out a video of the final…

The cult favorite series–turned Broadway musical is at the Imperial Theatre.

As the Broadway Musical Smash begins to head into its final performances, watch the title number from the show here! See the video below. The Tony nominated new Broadway musical comedy will play its final Broad…

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 11, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours. Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 6/8/25 Grosses for all th…

Producers Robert Greenblatt, Neil Meron and Steven Spielberg announce the critically acclaimed, Tony-nominated new Broadway musical comedy Smash will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, June 22, 2025…

“Smash,” the musical based on a failed TV show, is done. The Musical will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, June 22, 2025 after 32 previews and 84 regular performances at the Imperial Theatre. …

Smash, the NBC TV series-turned-stage musical, will play its final Broadway performance at the Imperial Theatre on June 22. The show began previews on March 11 ahead of an April 10 opening, and will have playe…

“Smash,” a meta TV-to-stage musical, will close on Broadway after failing to score any love at the Tony Awards.  The show, which earned mixed reviews from critics, will play its final performance on June 2…

Smash is officially the first post-Tonys casualty of 2025. The Tony nominated new Broadway musical comedy will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, June 22, 2025 after 32 previews and 84 regular perfo…

Smash has become the first Broadway show to close following a 2025 Tony Award shut out. The musical will play its final performance on Sunday, June 22, after 32 previews and 84 regular performances at the Imper…

It's almost time for the curtain to fall. Smash will play its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at the Imperial Theatre. At the time of closing, Smash will have played 32 previews and 84 re…

The cult favorite series–turned Broadway musical is playing the Imperial Theatre.

Fade up on a star... Watch Bella Coppola sing "Let Me Be Your Star" in SMASH The Musical, now on Broadway! The Six alum stars as Chloe Zervoulian in the new musical, joined by Robyn Hurder as “Ivy,” Brooks …

SMASH will celebrate Marilyn Monroe’s 99th birthday with a day of special events, giveaways, and surprises. On Sunday, June 1, 2025, Broadway’s Imperial Theatre and iconic locations across New York City wil…

SMASH on Broadway star Bella Coppola traded the Imperial Theatre for MetLife Stadium last week! Coppola, who plays Chloe in the new musical, belted out the National Anthem at a recent Mets game. Watch her perfo…

The cult favorite series–turned Broadway musical is playing the Imperial Theatre.

Jenny Laroche is having a full-circle moment at the Imperial Theatre. Thirteen years ago, she played a Broadway dancer named Sue in 24 episodes of NBC's Smash. Today, she's the associate choreographer of the …

The new musical comedy, based on the NBC series, opened April 10 at the Imperial Theatre.

First look footage of Caroline Bowman performing "They Just Keep Moving The Line" in SMASH the Musical has been released! The beloved Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman song – first sung by Megan Hilty in the fan…

As Jerry Stevens, resident composer in the fictional Broadway universe of Smash, John Behlmann is constantly hit with the cutting words, "I never liked you, Jerry!" Lucky for him, there's a welcoming home ri…

The new musical comedy, based on the NBC series, opened April 10 at the Imperial Theatre.

As Jerry Stevens, resident composer in the fictional Broadway universe of Smash, John Behlmann is constantly hit with the cutting words, "I never liked you, Jerry!" Lucky for him, there's a welcoming home ri…

Episode five of Jerry Duty features John exploring the Imperial Theatre (and its hidden elephants), an Easter egg hunt (thanks to the Easter Robyn) and a fond farewell to a departing team member. Plus: ASMR—t…

The new musical comedy, based on the NBC series, opened April 10 at the Imperial Theatre.

The new musical comedy, based on the NBC series, opened April 10 at the Imperial Theatre.

Robyn Hurder, currently starring on Broadway as Ivy Lynn in Smash at the Imperial Theatre, made her Broadway debut back in 2005 in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the Lyric Theatre (then the "Hilton"). Her credits …

As Jerry Stevens, resident composer in the fictional Broadway universe of Smash, John Behlmann is constantly hit with the cutting words, "I never liked you, Jerry!" Lucky for him, there's a welcoming home ri…

If you are expecting one of your favorite TV shows, complete with its competitive divas and love stories in the new version of SMASH at the Imperial Theatre, you might be disappointed since the Broadway version…

Carolyn Bowman (Mathew Murphy) In an attempt to attract new audiences to new plays and musicals, a pattern has begun to emerge. Shows are being conceived by a new generation of producers, writers and composers …

Oh Boy!  Buckle up! This is one bumpy/lumpy musical! SMASH – the making of a musical based on Marilyn Monroe called BOMBSHELL with an emphasis on “BOMB” that recently opened at the Imperial Theatre is aw…

A zippy new musical comedy takes the songs from the cult TV show and refashions them for the Broadway stage. Lane Williamson reviews. The post Review: Smash at the Imperial Theatre appeared first on Exeunt Maga…

Smash, inspired by the NBC TV series, is all about the uphill battle of getting a musical to the stage. The cast of the new Broadway show, now running at the Imperial Theatre, celebrated that very feat on ope…

The new musical “Smash,” opening on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre, creates more than one bombshell, strategically detonating a multitude of explosive twists, turns, and powerful production numbers, to cr…

SMASH officially opened last week at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre. The new musical, inspired by the hit NBC television series, is now playing. Check out photos of the cast on the opening night red carpet here!

On Thursday April 10th Smash opened on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre. Stanley and I are good friends with Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award winners Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray, Mary Poppins Retu…

The new Broadway musical Smash opened at the Imperial Theatre on April 10, 2025, after starting previews on March 11. Scroll down to see photos of the VIP arrivals on opening night! 

The curtain is officially up! Last night, Smash opened on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre and Theatrely photographer Carianne Older was on the scene to celebrate Bella Coppola who stars as Chloe in the hit new…

Smash, the NBC series-turned-stage musical, celebrated opening night at Broadway's Imperial Theatre on April 10. The musical-within-a-musical stars Tony nominee Robyn Hurder as Ivy (who leads the musical …

Smash opened on Thursday, April 10th, 2025, at the Imperial Theatre in New York City. Playbill store FAQ. Shipping.

That quality of surprise, crucial to the best episodes of the TV show, is missing from the new live musical staging, which opened Thursday night at the Imperial Theatre. Especially given the level of talent inv…

The new musical comedy, based on the NBC series, opened April 10 at the Imperial Theatre.

Theatrely's Broadway review of Smash starring Robyn Hurder at the Imperial Theatre in New York City.

Read reviews for Broadway’s SMASH, opening tonight at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre. The new musical, inspired by the hit NBC television series, takes audiences inside the backstage pandemonium behind the sc…

Smash, the new musical inspired by the 2012 TV series, opens on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre on April 10. See how the series has transformed to a stage musical starring Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas, Krys…

By Logan Culwell-Block Originally published on playbill.com. Tech is officially over! Cult favorite TV series Smash officially opens its long-awaited debut as a Broadway stage musical April 10 at the Imperial …

Caroline Bowman and Robyn Hurder lead the TV series-turned-stage musical at the Imperial Theatre.

Robyn Hurder and Caroline Bowman co-star in the stage musical adaptation of the cult hit NBC series at the Imperial Theatre.

The cult hit NBC series is now a stage musical at the Imperial Theatre, opening April 10, 2025!

The musical inspired by the television series will open at the Imperial Theatre on April 10.

Smash started previews at the Imperial Theatre on March 11 and will be opening on April 10, 2025. The composing team for the show, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, sat down with CBS Sunday Morning to talk about …

Lea Michele is thrilled to share a milestone moment: “April marks 30 years that I’ve been working on Broadway!” she gushed during an interview for an upcoming episode of The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fada…

Smash, the Broadway-themed NBC series about the tumultuous making of the Marilyn Monroe musical Bombshell, has made it to the big stage at the Imperial Theatre. Directed by Susan Stroman, the show has a book b…

On a recent visit to MSNBC's Morning Joe, director Susan Stroman and performer Robyn Hurder shed light on the new musical Smash, which is officially opening on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Broadway’s Imperial …