The Trump Kennedy Center’s loss is everyone else’s gain. (See video below.) In the last weeks, “Wicked” composer said he wouldn’t host the Kennedy Center’s annual gala this spring. He pulled out bec…

Written by Slater and Marshall Pailet, the Classic Stage Company production sees the Wicked film star taking on world-famous mime Marcel Marceau.

Jeff Goldblum is back with ‘Night Blooms’, the companion album to 2025’s Top 10 record ‘Still Blooming', featuring new performances from Wicked co-stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Set for rele…

Chicago on Broadway will welcome the return of Sophie Carmen-Jones in the role of “Velma Kelly” and Jacqueline B. Arnold in the role of “Matron Mama Morton” beginning Monday, January 26 at the Ambassado…

You can now watch Jordan Litz (Wicked’s current Fiyero), Keri René Fuller (Wicked’s upcoming Elphaba), Mary Kate Morrissey (former Elphaba), and Allie Trimm (current Glinda) perform a 'Swankified Stairwell…

From Instagram, Ariana Grande and Jonathan Baily have officially been cast in a stage revival of Sunday in the Park with George. The “Wicked” co-stars posted a photo on Instagram of them sitting in front of…

Grande and Bailey most recently starred together as Glinda and Prince Fiyero in "Wicked: For Good."

Join my channel to gain access to exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDQi6IkbVa2SJok8fUZOpKw/join • OHMYGOD HEY! After reported rumours, it has now been confirmed that a major new revival…

The singer will reunite with her Wicked co-star in a revival of the musical inspired by artist Georges Seurat in summer 2027 Wicked co-stars Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey are to reunite on stage in Stephen …

Bit by bit, the much-anticipated London stage revival of Sunday in the Park with George is being put together. Last month, Deadline reported that Wicked film stars Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey were in tal…

Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey are confirmed to lead a brand new revival of Sunday in the Park with George at London’s Barbican Centre, coming Summer 2027. The news puts months of rumors to rest, following…

Bit by bit, the much-anticipated London stage revival of Sunday in the Park with George is being put together. Last month, Deadline reported that Wicked film stars Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey were in tal…

The dean of Deadline.com, Baz Bamigboye, reports earth shaking news today. “Wicked” stars Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey will reunite in 2027 for a London production of Stephen Sondheim’s “Sunday in …

Wicked will be holding an open call in Miami for singers and dancers for the Broadway and National Touring companies! The open call for singers will take place on Monday, January 26 at DanceArts Miami, and the …

The Wicked film co-stars will reunite in 2027.

Oh what a celebration we’ll have today! It was announced that Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande will team up again following Wicked for a new stage production of Stephen Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park with G…

Broadway's current Wicked witches are Allie Trimm as Glinda and Lencia Kebede as Elphaba. As their time in Oz winds down, the pair graced the Broadway.com studio to sing the blockbuster musical’s climacti…

Enjoy an exclusive performance of WICKED anthem "For Good" from Broadway's current Glinda and Elphaba, Allie Trimm and Lencia Kebede. Get tickets to WICKED: https://www.broadway.com/shows/wicked/

The 'Wicked' duo posted a cryptic Instagram on Wednesday that seems to suggest they're re-teaming on the West End for Stephen Sondheim's musical.

A cavalcade of Broadway favorites have been nominated for this year's NAACP Image Awards, which celebrate Black excellence in media. Cynthia Erivo is among the contenders vying for Entertainer of the Year (comp…

Lencia Kebede and Allie Trimm will play their final performances as Elphaba and Glinda on March 1.

Wicked director Jon M. Chu is set to receive the 2026 Cinematic Imagery Award from The Art Directors Guild. The ceremony will take place on February 28, 2026, at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown. �…

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The NAACP has announced the full list of “57th NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with Cynthia Erivo, Doechii, Kendrick Lamar, Michael B. Jordan, and Teyana Taylor nominated for Entertainer of the Year. Sele…

New stars are flying into the Broadway blockbuster Wicked this spring. Keri René Fuller, currently the Elphaba standby, will assume the role full time, and Emma Flynn, who most recently played the lead role o…

Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman's international hit continues at the Gershwin.

Wicked on Broadway will welcome two new cast members to the Gershwin Theatre this spring. Beginning Tuesday, March 3, Keri René Fuller, who is currently the standby for the role of Elphaba, will assume the rol…

Let us be glad, let us be grateful! It was announced today that Keri René Fuller, who is currently the Elphaba standby, will assume the role full time, alongside Emma Glynn as Glinda in Wicked beginning March …

Longtime Broadway casting director Bernie Telsey may be up for an Oscar for his work on the two films.

Sydney Theatre Company's production of DRACULA, starring Cynthia Erivo, adapted and directed by visionary theatre-maker Kip Williams, is headed to the West End next month. Check out photos of Erivo in rehearsal…

"Golden," the hit song from the Netflix animated film KPop Demon Hunters, has received a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, beating out songs from Wicked: For Good, Avatar: Fire and Ash, Sinners, and Tr…

Tonight, the 83rd Annual Golden Globes, the first major award show of the season, will be held in Beverly Hills, CA. Follow along with BroadwayWorld for live updates on the winners! Hosted by comedian and ac…

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Kebede made history as the first Black actor to play the role of Elphaba full-time in Wicked on Broadway.

Wicked on Broadway stars Lencia Kebede and Allie Trimm have announced that they will be playing their final performances on March 1. Kebede and Trimm joined the hit musical as Elphaba and Glinda, respectively, …

The longlist has been unveiled for the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards, which includes the films that will advance to the nominating stage of voting. A total of 221 films were submitted for consideration. Wicked is list…

The Broadway transfer of Titanique has announced some of its cast! Alongside Olivier & Lortel Award winner Marla Mindelle, who will lead the Broadway company as Celine Dion, are: four-time Emmy Award winner…

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 8, 2026 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 Story Picks, Click He…

Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, the novel by Gregory Maguire that inspired the long-running Broadway musical and film franchise, has been banned from Utah public schools by the Utah …

Written by Slater and Marshall Pailet, the Classic Stage Company production sees the Wicked film star taking on world famous mime Marcel Marceau.

The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit in response to the book ban.

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Glinda Goes for Gold SAG-AFTRA's 2026 Actor Awards (formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards) nominations are hot off the press, with Wicked: F…

Wicked breakout star Marissa Bode has been cast in Snare, a new psychological thriller from writer/director team Sonja O'Hara and Adam Hoezel. Variety reports that Bode is set to play the character of Greta Mil…

Ariana Grande, Jessie Buckley, Ethan Hawke, and more have received nominations for their performances in Wicked: For Good, Hamnet, and Blue Moon at SAG-AFTRA's 32nd Annual Actor Awards. The annual awards celebr…

The Art Directors Guild has revealed the nominees for its 30th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards, which include the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Wicked: For Good, and NBC's Wicked: One Wonderful Night s…

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Cynthia Erivo is not expected to attend the 83rd Golden Globes this Sunday. Despite receiving a nomination for her performance as Elphaba in Wicked: For Good, Variety reports that the performer will miss the aw…

The Set Decorators Society of America has announced the nominations for the SDSA Awards for Film 2025. The SDSA Awards for Film 2025 is celebrating excellence in the art of Set Decoration for films released in …

At the 2025 edition of Red Bucket Follies, Chaz Wolcott directed and choreographed a lively salute to the 20 national touring productions that joined the fall fundraising effort. The baseball-inspired tap numbe…

Watch a video of the national tour casts of Six, Wicked, Hamilton, MJ, Suffs, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and more perform at the 2025 edition of Red Bucket Follies!...

"It is no longer apolitical, and appearing there now has become a kind of ideological statement," Schwartz said.

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In a series of new Instagram posts, Wicked music producer Greg Wells has shared some behind-the-scenes footage from the studio recordings of Wicked: For Good. Watch as the band plays snippets from "Thank Goodne…

Even as the Wicked mania begins to die down in the coming months, Ariana Grande isn't going anywhere. In June of this year, the superstar will embark on her highly anticipated 'eternal sunshine tour,' which the…

Upstairs at the Gatehouse, London A revival of the Wicked composer’s 70s medieval-quest musical brings magic and joy but malevolence is missing Once upon a time, long before Wicked became a musical and two mo…

Jessie Buckley won the Critics Choice Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film adaptation of Hamnet. The film received 11 nominations and took home just one. Wicked: For Good, which received 7 nom…

Bret Hanna-Shuford, a veteran of six Broadway shows and popular social media influencer, died after a brief battle with a rare and aggressive form of lymphoma and HLH died in Orlando, Florida on January 3, 2026…

Bret Hanna-Shuford, a Broadway actor known his performances in Wicked and The Little Mermaid, has died. He was 46. The actor’s husband Stephen Hanna-Shuford announced Bret’s death on Saturday after he was d…

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, old-fashioned makeover…

The Washington National Opera said the “Wicked” composer was scheduled to host its annual event at the center this spring.

Audiences around the globe can marvel at Paul Tazewell's talent as a costume designer, thanks to the recent home entertainment release of Wicked: For Good. But Broadway fans have been privy to Tazewell's creati…

For more than five decades, composer and lyricist “Stephen Schwartz” has shaped the sound of American musical theater—from the early impact of “Godspell” and “Pippin” to the global phenomenon of �…

The Les Misérables North American Tour will welcome back Broadway star Hayden Tee as Inspector Javert beginning January 7. Tee returns to the role having played it on Broadway, London’s West End and the Nort…

The Les Misérables North American Tour will welcome back Broadway star Hayden Tee as Inspector Javert beginning January 7. Tee returns to the role having played it on Broadway, London’s West End and the Nort…

Newsday has reported that Stephen Schwartz, who was previously set to host the Washington National Opera Gala at the Kennedy Center on May 16, is dropping out of the event after President Donald Trump's name wa…

In celebration of the digital release of Wicked: For Good, Roku has upped the ante with a new exclusive experience. “Live From Roku City Celebrates Wicked: For Good," now available on the streamer, is an all-…

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It’s The Broadway Show, the only nationally syndicated weekly theater television series. The program features Broadway’s biggest stars, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes access both on and off the …

Awards season is now heating up, and, as with the first film, voters have taken notice of the artistic accomplishments exhibited in Wicked: For Good. Both Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande continue to garner atte…

With 2026 just around the corner, Broadway fans can close the curtain on 2025 with some Broadway and music favorites! Countdown to midnight with Broadway alums like Death Becomes Her star Michelle Williams, Kri…

The Wicked film star is one of many honored in King Charles III’s New Year’s Honours List.

Christmas week sent theatregoers to Broadway in droves, driving up cumulative grosses to over $50 million.

'Wicked' jumped back up to the highest grossing spot with $4.4 million across nine performances.

Click below to access all the Broadway grosses from all the shows for the week ending 12/28/2025 in BroadwayWorld's grosses section. Also, you will find information on each show's historical grosses, cumulative…

Ring in the New Year with Wicked! After recently surpassing $500 million at the global box office this past weekend, the musical adaptation is now available exclusively on digital platforms to own or rent in ti…

From Arlen and Harburg (“Over the Rainbow”) to Bacharach and David (“Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head”); from Rodgers and Hammerstein (Carousel) to Jerry Herman (La Cage Aux Folles) and from Stephen Sc…