Which shows from Broadway past have made the biggest impact on Broadway present? How have the legends of yesterday shaped the stars of today? BroadwayWorld is finding out in our brand new series, The Shows That…

The 2025 National Tour of A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL launched on November 11, 2025 in Utica, New York. Read the reviews below! The Tony-nominated musical features a festive score by Benj Pasek and Justin Pa…

Ben Platt is returning to the city that launched his theatrical career with a two-week residency at the Ahmanson Theatre, running December 12–21. Though Platt may be best known as the Tony-winning star of the…

Music Theatre International is opening up the Best Musical winner to amateur companies for the first time.

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 Award-winning book b…

Music Theatre International acquired the licensing writes to the Tony Award-winning musical in 2022.

Watch a first look at Hannah Corneau recording 'Built to Last' from the Beautiful Little Fool concept album. This exclusive performance comes from the new album, which also features Jessie Mueller and Ryan Vasq…

Casting has been announced for the upcoming New York workshop presentation of the new musical SATELLITES, with book, music, and lyrics by Zack Zadek, music direction by Madeline Benson, sound design by Tony Awa…

Roman Banks will join the Broadway cast of MJ the Musical, performing the role twice a week. Banks, who originated the role of MJ in the first national tour of the show and Australian production, will serve as …

Tonight's performance of Just In Time will be led by covers in all three primary roles, with Matthew Magnusson as Bobby Darin, Gabrielle Carrubba as Connie Francis, and Larkin Reilly as Sandra Dee. Magnusson is…

Watch a first look at Hannah Corneau recording 'Built to Last' from the Beautiful Little Fool concept album. This exclusive performance comes from the new album, which also features Jessie Mueller and Ryan Vasq…

Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty star in new footage of Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) on Broadway! Watch the new video now, which follows the show's recent opening night on Broadway. The footage fe…

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, a film adaptation of the Tony-nominated Broadway play John Proctor Is the Villain is currently in development, with Sadie Sink attached as an executive producer. Now, in a …

Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty star in new footage of Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) on Broadway! Watch the new video now, which follows the show's recent opening night on Broadway. The footage fe…

The new musical Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) celebrated its opening night on Broadway with a red carpet full of family, fans, friends, and supporters. Visit the red carpet in new video from open…

“TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK)”: AN UNWIELDY TITLE FOR AN UNUSUALLY WONDERFUL NEW MUSICAL Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts in “Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)” (photo by Matth…

The new musical Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) celebrated its opening night on Broadway with a red carpet full of family, fans, friends, and supporters. Visit the red carpet in new photos featurin…

Broadway actor and recording artist Desi Oakley will release her new holiday single, CHRISTMAS ON THE COAST, on Friday, November 21. Written by Dan Diaz and Martin Storrow, the track will mark a bi-coastal coll…

You can now get a first look at photos of the new musical comedy Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) which opens on Broadway tonight, Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Longacre Theatre. Direct from its e…

BroadwayWorld has your first look at Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). The production stars Olivier Award-winning actor Sam Tutty, in his Broadway debut as Dougal, and Broadway leading lady Christia…

Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, THE NOTEBOOK tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull t…

Review of the Sunday, November 9, 2025 matinee performance at New York City Center in New York City. Starring Taylor Trensch, Kerry Butler, Gabi Carrubba, Andrew Durand, Mary Faber, Alan H. Green, Evan Harringt…

NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani turns out to be polarizing in a way even he didn’t realize: His Broadway favorites. In a post-election interview with CNN,  he said he used to belt out “Waving through the …

Age: 27 Hometown: Crawley, West Sussex, England Current Role: Sam Tutty makes his Broadway debut as Dougal in Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). Credits: Tutty originated the role of Dougal at the…

As the newly elected mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani is sure to have his hands full. However, even amid the busyness of launching a major political campaign, Mamdani still had time for some of his favori…

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), now playing at the Longacre Theatre, features Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts at the center of a musical that’s equal parts rom-com and emotional reckoning. For T…

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), a feelgood musical rom-com begins performances at the Longacre Theatre on November 1. The musical is written and composed by Jim Barne and Kit Buchan and directed …

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 of Jason Robert Brown…

Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award winner Ben Platt (Dear Evan Hansen, Pitch Perfect, Parade) and Golden Globe and NBR winner Rachel Zegler (Evita, The Hunger Games, West Side Story), are set to lead a new concert sta…

An invitation-only reading will be held for Like Father, a new, true crime musical, this Halloween, October 31 in New York City. The reading is directed by Tinashe Kajese-Bolden (Artistic Director at the Allian…

Following extended runs in Boston and London’s West End, the new musical comedy Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) will open on Broadway this fall. Watch Christiani Pitts & Sam Tutty perform “…

There are a lot of Broadway stars making their return this season, and we are all the better for it! Do you remember the roles that got them started? Broadway Games: Stars of Today...and Yesterday  DIRECTION…

Lin-Manuel Miranda gave commuters an impromptu concert yesterday at Grand Central. As part of the two-week “Dear New York" exhibit at the world-famous train station, Miranda played some of his greatest hits o…

THE NOTEBOOK is coming to the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco from February 10–March 1, 2026. Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, THE NOTEBOOK tells the story of Allie and Noah, b…

Performances begin next month for the Broadway production of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). The show begins previews on Saturday, November 1, 2025, ahead of the opening night on Thursday, Novembe…

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 Dram…

Rehearsals are underway fo Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), which begins previews on Saturday, November 1, 2025, ahead of the opening night on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Longacre Theatre. …

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Two Strangers Become Four The two-hander Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), starring Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts, rounded out its Broadwa…

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) has revealed the understudies for Robin and Dougal: Phoenix Best (Dear Evan Hansen, The Color Purple) and Vincent Michael (Safety Not Guaranteed, Mystic Pizza). Prev…

The Lost Boys, a new musical adaptation of the 1987 teen vampire coming-of-age film, has set its principal casting, creative team and dates at the Palace Theatre. The production, directed by Michael Arden, will…

Watch a video of Michael Park singing "Rebellious Children" as 'Zeus' in Mythic at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. MYTHIC, a new pop-rock musical comedy with Broadway ambitions premiered in the U.S. on Sept. …

Yesterday, we shared those Leading Players we were looking forward to seeing once again this fall. This season's stacked casts are also a gold mine of both remarkable ensemble members and performers that we are…

Watch Jessica Phillips prefor the title track from the new musical, "What We Leave Behind", playing Sept 24-Oct 5, 2025 at Theatre Raleigh. Phillips is accompanied by Music Director Beth G Tankersley. "What We …

It's time to head back to school! As Broadway fans head back to class, we've rounded up Broadway merchandise now available for purchase on the BroadwayWorld Shop. From hoodies to tote bags, from pins to pens, h…

Casting is complete for Bat Boy: The Musical, starring Taylor Trensch, at New York City Center. The show will run from October 29 through November 9 as City Center's annual gala presentation. Alex Timbers dir…

How were your summer nights? Did you have a blast? Did it happen so fast? Tell me more, tell me more. But first, a dose of reality: Back-to-school season is here, which means you’re either nostalgic for that …

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…

Andrew Barth Feldman begins his run in Maybe Happy Ending at the Belasco Theatre on September 2, stepping into the role of Oliver for a limited nine-week engagement through November 1. He succeeds Tony winner D…

The Dear Evan Hansen alum is stepping in for Tony-winning original star-producer Darren Criss during a nine-week leave of absence.

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 …

Classic Stage Company has announced additional casting for the two-night-only benefit concert performances of The Rink, featuring a book by Terrence McNally, music by John Kander, and lyrics by Fred Ebb. The pe…

Before Andrew Barth Feldman starts his limited run replacing Darren Criss as Oliver in Maybe Happy Ending on September 2, it’s been revealed who will replace him: Darren Criss! The Tony Award-winning star of …

The new musical rom-com Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) will open on Broadway this fall. Perfromances begin at the Longacre Theatre on November 1 ahead of a November 20 opening. Tickets are now on …

The new musical rom-com Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) will open on Broadway this fall. Perfromances begin at the Longacre Theatre on November 1 ahead of a November 20 opening.  Starring in the …

The complete cast of Bess Wohl’s em>Liberation, will reprise their roles when the production moves to Broadway this fall. Directed by Whitney White, the limited 14-week engagement begins previews at the Ja…

Rob Ruggiero is directing the Tony-winning musical at the 2025 Tony-winning regional theatre.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 30, 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 Story Picks, Click Here…

The Muny is presenting Dear Evan Hansen, now running through August 3. Michael Fabisch leads the cast in the title role with Jackie Burns (Heidi Hansen), Maggie Lakis (Cynthia Murphy), Rob McClure (Larry Murphy…

The Muny has released the official trailer for its new production of Dear Evan Hansen, now running through August 3. Michael Fabisch leads the cast in the title role with Jackie Burns (Heidi Hansen), Maggie Lak…

The Muny has released an all new trailer for its upcoming production of Dear Evan Hansen, which makes its Muny and Midwest regional premiere July 28-August 3 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. Chec…

Rob Ruggiero is directing the Tony-winning musical at the 2025 Tony-winning regional theatre.

Beetlejuice’s gothic home furnishings. Dear Evan Hansen’s kaleidoscope of LED screens. Hamilton’s tabula rasa of wood and brick. Set designer David Korins is one of the leading masterminds of Broadway’…

The Fairy Princess got up this morning to find that the Producers of Maybe Happy Ending, the TONY Award winning production of MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, which is set in Seoul, Korea – intends to replace Darren Criss…

Rob Ruggiero is directing the Tony-winning musical at the 2025 Tony-winning regional theatre.

Broadway veteran Andrew Barth Feldman will take over the role of jazz-loving Helperbot Oliver in the Tony Award-winning musical Maybe Happy Ending for a nine-week limited engagement at the Belasco Theatre fro…

The former Dear Evan Hansen actor will succeed Tony winner Darren Criss.

Maybe Happy Ending won Best Musical at the Tony Awards last month, and it’s getting a new lead actor after Labor Day. Andrew Barth Feldman will take over as Oliver starting September 2. Feldman — who played…

The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal is here to give you a front-row seat to the best theater in New York City. Get all the buzz in the latest episode.  See Tony nominee Conrad Ricamora in conversation with h…

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park announced the full cast and creative team for the US premiere of MYTHIC, a new pop-rock musical comedy with Broadway ambitions. The show runs September 20 - October 19. The cast…

The Muny has released a first look at its upcoming production of Dear Evan Hansen, which makes its Muny and Midwest regional premiere July 28-Aug. 3 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. Watch video o…

This couple's dream wedding was on the stage of an actual theatre and featured Playbills.

It seems that replacement actors are in the news a lot these days. There have been/will be several high profile role take-overs in the recent past/near future. John Proctor is the Villain has a new leading lady…

Rob Ruggiero will direct the Tony-winning musical at the 2025 Tony-winning regional theatre.

The Muny has announced the full cast for its upcoming production of Dear Evan Hansen, which makes its Muny and Midwest regional premiere July 28-Aug. 3 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. Dear Evan …

By David Sheward July 11, 2025: Heathers the Musical (Off-Broadway at New World Stages) is one of many recent teen-angst tuners. Others of this new genre include Tony-winning Best Musicals Dear Evan Hansen and…

BroadwayWorld has just learned that The Picture of Dorian Gray officially recouped its Broadway investment. This milestone comes during the production’s final week of performances, which saw a record-breaking…

Hold me, Taylor Trensch! The Tony nominee will take on the title role in Bat Boy: The Musical, the darkly comic cult favorite. It will run from October 29 through November 9 at New York City Center as the orga…

The Museum of Broadway will launch a special exhibit showcasing the work of Emmy award-winning, four-time Tony Award-nominated Broadway designer David Korins. The exhibit entitled Stages of Imagination: The Ico…

In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of William Finn & Rachel Sheinkin’s landmark Tony Award-winning musical comedy, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will return to the New York stage this fal…

Over the weekend, The Last Five Years standbys Noah Kieserman (Dear Evan Hansen) and Nasia Thomas (SIX) stepped into the roles of Jamie and Cathy, regularly played by Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren, for a speci…