Hear Catherine Laga'aia's 'How Far I'll Go' in 1st Teaser Trailer for Live-Action Moana by Logan Culwell-Block

Disney will release the new take of the 2016 animated film in 2026.

Kelli O'Hara Will Give 1-Night-Only Concert at Lincoln Center Theater by Logan Culwell-Block

The special event will bring the Tony winner back to the stage where she starred in The Light in the Piazza, South Pacific, and The King and I.

Ariana Grande To Host SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE in December

Following the release of Wicked: For Good, Ariana Grande will return to host Saturday Night Live for the third time on December 20. Grande previously hosted the show in 2016 and 2024, which …

Liberation Extends On Broadway by Margaret Hall

The work centers on a group of women who gather to talk, during the second wave feminist movement of the 1970s, about changing their own lives and the world.

Watch Susan Egan Surprise Beauty and the Beast Touring Cast With Post-Show Performance by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Egan and Kyra Belle Johnson joined voices on Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's title song.

Photos: Will Brill, Andrea Martin and More in MEET THE CARTOZIANS

You can now get a first look at Meet the Cartozians, which opens tonight, November 17, at the Irene Diamond Stage at the Pershing Square Signature Center. Meet The Cartozians is written by T…

WICKED: FOR GOOD Score Album Coming in December; Tracklist Revealed

On December 5, Republic Records will release the official score album for Wicked: For Good, containing all the instrumental underscoring written for the film by Stephen Schwartz and John Pow…

Thespian Alumni Fund Launched to Support Under-Resourced School Theatre Programs by Logan Culwell-Block

The initiative is the work of the Educational Theatre Foundation.

See Photos From the Chess Opening Night

Photos: Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme Kick Off 2025 Holiday Tour

Award-winning comedy icons, writers, actors, and drag queen powerhouses BenDeLaCreme & Broadway alum Jinkx Monsoon are back with the latest edition of The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show. …

Director Robert Icke and the Cast of Oedipus on Bringing the Modern Retelling to Broadway by Jamie Kravitz

The stars came out on November 13 to take in the triumphant opening of Oedipus on Broadway at Studio 54. Director Robert Icke's modern retelling of Sophocles' Greek tragedy stars Mark Stron…

LIBERATION Extends Broadway Run For Additional Three Weeks

Liberation will extend its run on Broadway for an additional three weeks. The play, by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl and directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White, will now play through Su…

Video: Original BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Star Susan Egan Surprises Tour Cast

Broadway’s original 'Belle,' Susan Egan, surprised the Beauty & the Beast tour's Kyra Belle Johnson, along with the entire North American touring company. The two Belles performed a sp…

Kelli O'Hara to Perform One Night Only Concert at Lincoln Center Theater

Tony Award-winner Kelli O’Hara will return to Lincoln Center Theater's Vivian Beaumont Theater stage in a one-night-only concert titled An Evening with Kelli O’Hara on Monday, January 12…

Video: Marissa Bode Discusses the Evolution of Nessarose in WICKED: FOR GOOD

Actor Marissa Bode, who plays Nessarose in the two-part Wicked movie, joined TODAY with Jenna & Friends to speak about the evolution of her character and how she prepared to tap into the…

Dimension Zero: All Judy, No Punch by Morgan Skolnik

Dimension Zero, the new sci-fi puppet musical from the Boxcutter Collective, arrives at HERE arts Center with all the ingredients for a wild downtown spectacle– extravagant puppets, scruff…

Video: Watch the First Teaser Trailer for Disney's Live-Action MOANA

Disney has dropped the first teaser trailer for Moana, the live-action reimagining of the 2016 animated hit, hitting theaters next year. Watch the teaser to see the beloved animated world co…

The Rock Hudson Centennial by Trav S.D.

Happy I am for this occasion to do a dedicated post on Rock Hudson (Roy Scherer, 1925-1985). The closest I have come previously were ones on McMillan & Wife and a couple of his movies. I…

The Queen of Versailles by Joseph Pisano

Reunited with Chenoweth for the first time since "Wicked," Schwartz once again benefits tremendously from a genuine member of Broadway royalty who, roughly two decades ago, as the original G…

Talkin' Broadway Off-Broadway - "Orlando: A Rhapsody" - 11/17/25 by Michael Dale

Back in 1928, Virginia Woolf chose to subtitle her fictional fantasy "Orlando" as a biography, chronicling the life of an Elizabethan boy who lives for hundreds of years and, somewhere along…

Video: Michelle Yeoh Talks WICKED Character Arc, CRAZY RICH ASIANS Musical

Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh is back as Madame Morrible in the highly anticipated Wicked: For Good. As a part of TODAY's "Wicked Week," the actress joined the morning show to discuss the new f…

Review: Laowang Cooks Up a Shakespearean Tragedy in Chinatown

James Monroe Iglehart, Casey Likes, Isabella Esler, Jackson Chase Featured on It's Kind of a Funny Story EP by Andrew Gans

The new musical comes from Drew Gasparini and Alex Brightman.

Can't Hardly Wait Stage Musical Will Get Industry Reading in Los Angeles by Logan Culwell-Block

Stephanie Styles, Gabe Gibbs, Elizabeth Judd, and more will star in the screen-to-stage jukebox musical.

Buffy Musical Once More, With Feeling Will Get NYC Concert Performance by Logan Culwell-Block

The Rat NYC will host two performances of the live edition of the 2001 TV episode.

Y-A-Y! The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Extends Through April 2026 by Jamie Kravitz

Ahead of its official opening on November 17, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee announced an extension through April 12, 2026. Currently playing off-Broadway at New World Stages, …

Video: Stephen Schwartz Opens Up About Nearly Leaving Broadway on CBS SUNDAY MORNING

On Sunday, Broadway songwriter Stephen Schwartz sat down with CBS Sunday Morning for a career-spanning conversation from Godspell to Wicked to his latest show, The Queen of Versailles, now r…

Video: THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Inspiration Jackie Siegel Gets Personal

Jackie Siegel joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for a BroadwayWorld Exclusive that’s as grand, heartfelt, and unforgettable as her world-famous story! The “Queen of Versailles” h…

The flop that finally flew: why did it take 40 years for Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along to soar? by Michael Billington

Its 1981 New York premiere was a disaster but this told-in-reverse musical became a Tony award-winning hit with Daniel Radcliffe. The film version is a tear-jerking joy I have made enough mi…

Videos: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Perform New WICKED: FOR GOOD Songs in BTS Videos

Ahead of the release of Wicked: For Good this Friday, two videos have dropped, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the filming of the two new songs in the film: “No Place Like Home” per…

Stephanie Styles, Gabe Gibbs, and Elizabeth Judd to Lead CAN'T HARDLY WAIT The Musical Reading

The cast has been revealed for the upcoming industry reading of Can’t Hardly Wait the Musical!, written by Sinead Daly (Amazon’s The Summer I Turned Pretty, Netflix’s Dirty John, Upcom…

Michael James Scott Joins Cast of SCRUBS Reboot

Michael James Scott, the longest-running performer to play the iconic role of the Genie in Aladdin on Broadway, is getting ready to enter his medical era. The actor took to Instagram to shar…

Tony Winner Elizabeth Franz Dies at 84 by Margaret Hall

Ms. Franz is perhaps best remembered for the 1999 Broadway revival of Death of a Salesman, in which she starred opposite Brian Dennehy.

1536 Will Transfer to London's West End by Andrew Gans

Lyndsey Turner will direct Ava Pickett's award-winning historical drama.

Off-Broadway Spelling Bee Revival Extends by Logan Culwell-Block

The Rachel Sheinkin-William Finn musical is led by Glee's Kevin McHale.

PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: Why These California Students Chose The Laramie Project As Their School Play by Dylan Parent

Dougherty Valley High School students are learning how theatre can powerfully impact a community.

Video: WICKED: FOR GOOD Cast Join THE TONIGHT SHOW for WICKED Beat Bit

To officially kick off "Wicked Week" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the cast from the movie joined Fallon for a new edition of Wicked Beat Bit. Watch as Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Gra…

Hot Tickets of the Week: CHESS, SPELLING BEE & More

Ready to see your next Broadway show? Of course you are! Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, starting November 10…

Hazbin Hotel: Live on Broadway Streams on Amazon Prime Beginning November 17 by Meg Masseron

The concert held at the Majestic Theatre celebrated the season two release of the hit animated musical series.

Lea Michele is ‘sublime,’ but critics call the ‘Chess’ revival ‘impenetrable’ and ‘dicey’ by Ethan Alter

The long-awaited revival of the cult musical took its opening night bow on Broadway.

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Extends Run at New World Stages

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will extend its run off-Broadway through April 12, 2026, due to popular demand. The production opens tonight, Monday, November 17, at New World Sta…

Chess review – messy Broadway revival wastes catchy Abba songs by Jesse Hassenger

Imperial Theatre, New York A 1980s concept album, from Tim Rice and Abba members Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, is brought back to the stage with uneven results According to plenty of c…

WICKED: FOR GOOD Drops Exclusive Sneak Peek Clip on Peacock

Thrillifying news! Ahead of the release of Wicked: For Good, Peacock is dropping a surprise sneak peek clip of the film on Monday, November 17. The clip, available to view only on Peacock, f…

Richard Armitage, Bel Powley, Henry Rowley Narrate Audiobook for Alice Feeney’s ‘My Husband’s Wife’ (Exclusive First Listen) by Lexy Perez

The thriller author's new book comes amid the anticipated Netflix series adaptation of her novel ‘His & Hers’ starring Tessa Thompson.

The Queen of Versailles ***, The Baker’s Wife **** by Barry Gordin

By David Sheward November 17, 2025: Stephen Schwartz has the distinction of having three shows running simultaneously on New York stages. In addition to the long-running Wicked, Schwartz’…

Sleigh My Name: A Miss Robusta Christmas

RITA HAYWORTH: “The Heat Is On” starring Quinn Lemley

Impro’s Dickens Unscripted at North Coast Repertory Theatre

CHARLES BUSCH STARRING IN “THE LADY IN QUESTION”~1 NIGHT ONLY ZOOM READING! ALSO STARRING JULIE HALSTON AND DOUG PLAUT!

How to Write a Holiday at North Coast Rep Reading Series

The Adventures of Robin Hood at Theatre School @ North Coast Rep

OFC Creations Presents “Home for the Holidays with the Calamari Sisters”

Get An Inside Look at Toshi Reagon's Community Singing Project For Soho Rep, Songs for the Living by Meg Masseron

The series brought 11 New York City communities together to learn and sing music.

The Other Turandot: What’s Happening in Classic Arts This Week by Natan Zamansky

Find out what’s happening in the opera, concert, and dance scene this week.

Hazbin Hotel: Live on Broadway Streams on Amazon Prime Beginning August 17 by Meg Masseron

The concert held at the Majestic Theatre celebrated the season two release of the hit animated musical series.

Barrett Foa to Star in A Very Queer Christmas Carol Reading in Los Angeles by Margaret Hall

Directed by Ryan O’Connor, the one-night-only concert reading drenches Dickens' famous tale in camp musical sensibilities.

New Musical in Development Will Spotlight Ballroom Trailblazer José Xtravaganza by Meg Masseron

Xtravaganza will feature a book by R. Eric Thomas, music and lyrics by Khiyon Hursey, and direction by Stevie Walker-Webb.

New Musical XTRAVAGANZA To Bring True Story Of Vogue Trailblazer To The Stage

XTRAVAGANZA, a new musical in development, is moving forward with an invited workshop presentation in New York. The project features music and lyrics by Khiyon Hursey, a book by R. Eric Thom…

New musical in development inspired by the life of ballroom icon José Xtravaganza by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony Award-nominated director Stevie Walker-Webb is at the helm of the new musical.

‘Jerry’s Girls’ is a glossy, well-sung tribute that may leave newcomers wanting more by Toni Tresca

At Denver’s Mizel Center, Veritas Productions delivers a stylish overview of Jerry Herman’s classic show tunes.

Musicals ‘Reunions’ and ‘Beau’ run Off Broadway simultaneously with ‘Richard II’ by Alan Smason

By LOU HARRY Musicals tend not to be humble. With rare exceptions, they announce themselves whether with well-known performers, high-profile source material, energetic dance, or visual spect…

It’s Time to Move Beyond the Colonial Narrative by Tara Moses

By Tara Moses. Tara Moses introduces the series The Unspoken Treaty: The Pattern, Impact, and Disruption of Silencing Native Voices, outlines how the “American theatre” got here, details…

In Newport, ‘The SpongeBob Musical’ at Porthole Players is a community — and family — affair by Lori Tobias

The extravaganza received help from the Siletz Tribe and Oregon Coast Aquarium. “The county is all-in on this production,” says director Morgan Locklear.

Sean Hayes Will Star in The Unknown Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

Leigh Silverman will direct David Cale's solo play at Studio Seaview.

Photos: Cast of CHESS Cast Takes Opening Night Curtain Call

The first-ever Broadway revival of Chess officially opened at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre last night, Sunday, November 16. Check out photos of the cast, featuring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele …

Sean Hayes Will Lead THE UNKNOWN Off-Broadway

Tony, Emmy & SAG Award winning actor Sean Hayes will return to the New York stage in THE UNKNOWN, a new one-man play by playwright David Cale, directed by Tony Award nominee Leigh Silver…

Sean Hayes to Star in Off-Broadway Thriller ‘The Unknown’ by Caitlin Huston

The play is slated for a 10-week run at Studio Seaview starting Jan. 31, 2026.

Sean Hayes Set For New One-Man Play ‘The Unknown’ Off Broadway by Erik Pedersen

Sean Hayes will be going it alone when he returns to the New York stage next year. The Good Night, Oscar Tony winner and two-time Emmy winner is set to star in The Unknown, a new one-man thr…

Sean Hayes To Star in One-Man Play THE UNKNOWN Off-Broadway This Winter

Today on his podcast “Smartless,” it was announced that Tony and Emmy-winner Sean Hayes will return to the New York stage in The Unknown. This new one-man play by David Cale, will be dir…

Sean Hayes to Star in New David Cale Solo Play Off-Broadway

Today on Broadway: Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 by Matt Tamanini

Critics weigh in on ‘Chess’ revival, Sadie Sink joins Lorde on stage, Cynthia Erivo performs ‘Wicked’ with Misty Copeland Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and o…

Lake Worth’s “Our Town” Shows Your Town is My Town Too by Bridget Callinan

Lake Worth Playhouse’s production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town leans into the melancholy that makes the play endure. It is not sad in a showy or theatrical way. Instead, it captures the…

Interview: John Guare and Craig Carnelia Revisit Sweet Smell of Success, the Musical That Got Away

Review: Bat Boy: The Musical by JK

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. …

“Art” on Broadway: A High-Gloss Revival That Mistakes Value for Meaning by Ross

The Broadway Theatre Review: Art on Broadway By Ross “You’re missing the serious point,” he says as a tidy bit of irony creeps its way into Art, the starry revival that recently opened…

Alternatives to Traditional Browsers by Situation

1536 Transfers to the West End Following Sold-Out Almeida Run by Staff Writer

The critically acclaimed and award-winning production of 1536 will transfer to the Ambassadors Theatre for a strictly limited season The post 1536 Transfers to the West End Following Sold-Ou…

Talkin' Broadway on Broadway Review: "Chess" 11/16/25 by Howard Miller

In the world of Broadway musicals, here's a question to ponder. When is a concept no longer just a concept but a full-out and successful marriage between book and music? Applied to the reviv…

What Should I Do With My Playbill? by Michael Paulson

Readers ask about the most environmentally friendly thing to do with an unwanted program. And by the way, why is it always yellow?

Broadway’s Radical ‘Oedipus,’ With Mark Strong and Lesley Manville by Joshua Barone

Icke dusts off the classics the way a restorer brightens an old master painting. His latest project stars Mark Strong and Lesley Manville.

A Fats Waller Musical All But Disappeared (Until Now) by Will Friedwald

The jazz pianist and composer wrote music for the World War II hit “Early to Bed,” which was running when he died at 39. Two concerts will bring its songs back to life.

Video: CHESS Cast Takes Opening Night Bows

The first-ever Broadway revival of CHESS officially opened at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre last night, Sunday, November 16. Check out a video from curtain call, featuring Aaron Tveit, Lea M…

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 17, 2025- AIDA Oral History Dives Deep On the Iconic Musical and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 17, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend: NEW - BWW For You, Personalized Sto…

Ballet Dancers Are Starting to Prioritize Their Mental Health by Gia Kourlas and Thea Traff

Dancers are famous for buckling down and getting through it. But a new openness about mental health has companies and schools focusing on their well-being, both physical and emotional.

‘He caught what I thought was impossible’: Danny Boyle, Hanif Kureishi and others on the genius of Akram Khan by Interviews By Lyndsey Winship

Thikra: Night of Remembering is Akram Khan Company’s last touring show. Here, the choreographer and dancer’s collaborators recall how he motivated them Nitin Sawhney, composer, collabora…

Russell Tovey on pride, sexual power and politics: ‘The Green party slogan – make hope normal again – is what we need’ by Michael Cragg

One of the most prolific and popular actors of his generation, he reflects on therapy, homophobia, why he suspects now is the worst time in history for trans people, and his secret life as a…

National Youth Theatre Announces Landmark 70th Anniversary Season and £2.36M Inclusion Grant by Staff Writer

The National Youth Theatre (NYT) has unveiled the first details of its landmark 70th anniversary season, set for 2026, alongside a major funding boost for its flagship inclusion programme, A…

‘We say yes to what she gives us’: Perfect Show for Rachel, the hit comedy in which its learning disabled star calls the shots by Kate Wyver

This madcap variety show sees its titular lead direct proceedings from her control desk. Rachel, her co-star sister and their mum explain what it reveals about disability in the UK Rachel O…

BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical to close in January 2026

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On the Couch with Mark Vincent

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Tony Winner Alex Newell Joins Chicago on Broadway Tonight by Alexandra Pierson

Alex Newell is officially back on Broadway, now as Matron "Mama" Morton in Chicago at the Ambassador Theatre. Succeeding Angela Grovey, Newell takes on the role after finishing performances…

Bay Street Theater’s Fahrenheit 451 Burns Bright in a Chilling 2025 by Roger Sichel

Bay Street Theater’s Fahrenheit 451 reimagines Ray Bradbury’s dystopia for 2025, under the sharp direction of Stephen Hamilton. Scenic and projection design by Mike Billings expands the …

Contest: Win a Copy of Cynthia Erivo’s book, ‘Simply More’

Enter to win a copy of "Simply More" by Cynthia Erivo. BroadwayWorld is giving away 10 copies of the Wicked star's new book, Simply More: A Book for Anyone Who Has Been Told They're Too Much…