Terrence McNally (1938–2020): Theatre Changes Hearts by Jack Quinn

Terrence McNally, the four-time Tony-winning playwright of Love! Valour! Compassion!, Master Class and Ragtime, died March 24, 2020, at 81. Looking back at 16 TheaterScene.net reviews and co…

British-Born Danny Becker Explores His Roots As Tateh In Rubicon’s “Ragtime” by Cary Ginell

You wouldn’t know it from talking to him but actor Danny Becker, who was born in Great Britain and is making his American principal debut in the Rubic0n Theatre Company’s production of …

HAMILTON, THE BOOK OF MORMON, WICKED & More to Join TDF Autism Friendly Performances

​ TDF has revealed the final four shows joining its 15th season of Autism Friendly Performances. The newly revealed productions include the first-ever AFP of The Book of Mormon on Sunday,…

Interview: A New Act: Valisia LeKae on Broadway, Cancer Survival, and Finding Her Voice

Valisia LeKae has been seen on Broadway and on tour in MAMMA MIA!, THE THREEPENNY OPERA, ALL SHOOK UP, 110 IN THE SHADE, RAGTIME, and THE BOOK OF MORMON. In 2013, she originated the role of …

An Interview With “Ragtime” Director Jeremy Scott Lapp by Cary Ginell

The Rubicon Theatre Company’s odd-sized small stage has proved to be challenges for many directors over the years, but especially with large-scaled productions. In 2018, Rubicon’s produc…

RAGTIME 2025 Broadway Cast Recording to Release Tiny Vinyl and Dolby Atmos Editions

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Rema Webb to Join THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Tour as Madame Giry

Rema Webb will join the North American Tour of the new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary musical, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA as the company heads into the second year of the tour. Ms. …

Odds and Ends: Rema Webb Joins Phantom of the Opera Tour, Moisés Kaufman to Direct Sunday in the Park with George by Sophia Rubino

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Madame Webb Rema Webb will join the North American Tour of Phantom of the Opera as Madame Giry beginning November 10 in Oklahoma Cit…

Video: Watch Madeline Brewer Sing from WILD ROSE

Up next at New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) is the US premiere production of the new musical Wild Rose, led by Emmy Award nominee Madeline Brewer as Rose-Lynn Harlan. Wild Rose is written by…

Photos: Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty Honored at Oscar Hammerstein Museum Gala

The Oscar Hammerstein Museum & Theatre Education Center honored Tony Award-winning songwriting duo Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty at its annual Something Wonderful fundraising gala on …

Broadway Games: Which Came First? by JK

Lots of things have happened on the TheatreScene over the years, haven't they? How good is your recall? Good luck! Broadway Games:Which Came First? DIRECTIONS: Put each group of Broadway f…

Casting directors of ‘Liberation,’ ‘Ragtime,’ ‘Schmigadoon!’ and more nominated for 42nd Artios Awards by Lee D'amato

The annual awards honor the contribution of casting professionals in theater, television and film.

Jasmine Amy Rogers, Sam Tutty and More to be Honored at 2026 Clive Barnes Awards

Artistic achievement in dance and theatre will be on display at the 16th Annual Clive Barnes Awards, Monday, October 19, 6:15 PM, at the Martha Graham Dance Center, 1501 Broadway in New York…

Photos: Primary Stages Gala Honors Ann Harada, Cathy Bendall and Cherry Lane Alternative

Just last night, Primary Stages hosted their 2026 Fall Gala, honoring Ann Harada with the Einhorn Mentorship Award, Cherry Lane Alternative with the Andrew Leynse Commitment to New Plays Awa…

Beth Leavel, Brad Oscar and More to Star in MY FAVORITE YEAR Workshop at Asolo Rep

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Mare Winningham & More Join Madeline Brewer in WILD ROSE at NYTW

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) (Artistic Director Patricia McGregor and Managing Director Maya Choldin) announced today additional cast and creative team for the US premiere production of …

Complete Cast Set for RAGS Benefit Concerts Starring Judy Kuhn and More

The complete cast has been revealed for Classic Stage Company's two-night-only benefit concert performances of Rags, featuring a book by Jospeh Stein, music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Ste…

Photos: Go Inside Broadway Cares’ Fifth Annual NEXTGEN SPOTLIGHT Concert

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS presented its fifth annual NextGen Spotlight concert on September 17 at The Green Room 42. Check out photos from the event below. Directed and hosted by …

Video: Leslie Odom Jr., Nikki M. James, & More Honor Roy Furman and Jill Furman at MISCAST

MCC Theater has released a new clip from their MISCAST26 gala, featuring a tribute performance honoring Roy Furman and Jill Furman. The video shows Brandon Uranowitz, Javier Muñoz, Leslie O…

Tribute to Roy Furman and Jill Furman - MCC MISCAST26 by MCC Theater

BRANDON URANOWITZ, JAIVER MUÑOZ, LESLIE ODOM JR., NIKKI M JAMES, and SHAINA TAUB sing a medley of "I Believe” from the musical THE BOOK OF MORMON, "The Man I Love" from the musical AN AME…

Caissie Levy on TDF's Autism Friendly Performances by TDF

"Theatre is meant to be a place where everyone feels welcome." - Caissie Levy After our Autism Friendly Performance of Ragtime last month, Tony-winning star Cassie Levy shared why these per…

‘The Bryce Edwards Frivolity Hour’ – A Whizz-Bang Good Time by Alix Cohen

By Alix Cohen... From hotsy-totsy to wiki-wacki authentic jazz and ragtime - A Whizz Bang Good Time

Video: Brian Stokes Mitchell Sings RAGTIME's 'Back to Before' at MCC's MISCAST26

MCC Theater has shared a new performance clip from its MISCAST26 gala, featuring Brian Stokes Mitchell singing "Back to Before" from the musical Ragtime. The Tony Award winner, who originate…

TDF Autism Friendly Performance: Ragtime by TDF

"These performances are so special, because theatre is meant to be a place where everyone feels welcome. Unfortunately, it's not always the case for people who are autistic or on the spectru…

BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL, "Back to Before" - MCC MISCAST26 by MCC Theater

BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL sings "Back to Before” from the musical RAGTIME at MCC Theater's MISCAST26. ---------- MCC Theater’s annual MISCAST gala is a one-night-only musical spectacular…

Beyond The SHO! NYTW 2026 Gala ft. Colman Domingo by bwaySHO

Colman Domingo, Mara Isaacs and Nicole Ari Parker were honored at the NYTW Annual Benefit Gala.   WHAT: New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW)’s 2026 Gala honoring Academy Award nominee Col…

Ariana DeBose, Jessica Vosk, Jordan Fisher and More to Join The American Theatre Wing Gala

The American Theatre Wing has revealed the lineup for their 2026 Fall Gala Celebration, which will be held on the evening of Monday, September 14, 2026, at 6:30 PM, at The Ziegfeld Ballroom.…

The first taste of Begin Again is here by The Old Globe

Go inside the rehearsal room as Begin Again gets closer to opening night! Begin Again September 6-October 11, 2026 Find tickets: https://www.theoldglobe.org/pdp/26-season/begin-again In a …

Video: TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Perform in the Times Square Subway Station

The stars of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) brought a piece of the Tony-nominated show to the NYC Subway! Watch a video of Olivier Award-winning actor & Tony Award nominee …

This Student Production of Ragtime Was Cancelled. Then Broadway Chimed in by Diep Tran

Students at the Youth Performing Arts School in Kentucky went viral last week.

Jasmine Amy Rogers, Ben Levi Ross, & Sam Tutty to Receive Clive Barnes Awards

The Clive Barnes Foundation (CBF) has announced the 2025-2026 Honored Artists for The Clive Barnes Award in Dance and Theatre. The Honorees are among the many outstanding young artists of pr…

Caissie Levy to Bring Solo Show to London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane by Margaret Hall

Levy won Tony and Drama Desk Awards for her recent work as Mother in Ragtime on Broadway.

Grosses analysis: ‘Ragtime’ sets fourth house record upon closing by Lee D'amato

For the week ending Aug. 16, the 27 running productions grossed $27,003,040.

Jelani Remy to Host Broadway Cares' 5th Annual NextGen Spotlight

Broadway's brightest stars on the rise step into the spotlight for a heartfelt evening of song and storytelling at Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' 5th annual NextGen Spotlight. This inti…

Paranormal Activity Sells Out 1st Week of Previews, and More From Last Week's Broadway Grosses by Logan Culwell-Block

Moulin Rouge! and Ragtime also posted healthy pre-closing grosses.

‘Ragtime’ Sets Lincoln Center Record In Its Final Week; ‘Paranormal Activity’ Sells Out First Four Previews – Broadway Box Office Report by Greg Evans

Broadway’s Ragtime went out on a huge note Sunday, breaking its own box office record to become the highest grossing Broadway show in the history of Lincoln Center Theater. The musical rev…

Broadway Box Office: ‘Ragtime’ Breaks Box Office Record With $1.96M Final Gross by Caitlin Huston

The musical, starring Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy and Brandon Uranowitz, opened in October of last year and extended through Aug. 16. 

Video: RAGTIME Revival Takes Final Bows on Broadway

Goodbye, my love! Ragtime played its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, August 16. The Tony Award-winning revival ended its limited engagement at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre, following…

The era of Ragtime had run out. by Lincoln Center Theater

Hannah Waddingham gives Mother in Ride or Die by bwaySHO

Hannah Waddingham Is giving MOTHER in more ways than one in Ride Or Die with Octavia Spencer. This is my new fave tv SHO. It has everything we want & keeps getting better. Perfect watch on…