Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Jake David Smith and Senzel Ahmady to Lead The Great Gatsby National Tour by Darryn King

The North American tour of the musical The Great Gatsby has cast its Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan. The touring production is set to open on January 31, 2026 at Baltimore's Hippodrome The…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

Cast Complete for Revival of Joe Turner’s Come and Gone on Broadway by Darryn King

The revival of August Wilson's Joe Turner’s Come and Gone has completed casting. As previously announced, production stars Taraji P. Henson and Cedric “The Entertainer,” with per…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

Harmony: A New Musical and Stranger Sings: The Musical Parody to Be Licensed Via The Licensing House by Margaret Hall

The imprint is the newest offering from Sean Cercone, the founder and former CEO of Broadway Licensing Global and Broadway On Demand.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

Maya Boyd, Abigail C. Onwunali, Nimene Sierra Wureh Round Out Cast for Broadway Revival of Joe Turner's Come and Gone by Margaret Hall

Directed by Golden Globe and four-time Emmy winner Debbie Allen, the revival will be led by Taraji P. Henson and Cedric “The Entertainer."

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

Jacob David Smith and Senzel Ahmady to Star in The Great Gatsby North American Tour by Margaret Hall

The new musical, based on the famed F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, also continues at the Broadway Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

When R.K.O. Revived Silent Film and Vaudeville (Sort Of) by Trav S.D.

Today we treat of some interesting programmatic experiments implemented by R.K.O. in the ’40s and early ’50s I really wish I’d known about when I was writing my books No Applause and C…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 12:06PM
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Tom Stoppard Made Us All Smarter by American Theatre Editors

A frequent collaborator and friend reflects on the entwined life and work of an era-defining English dramatist, whose brilliance masked a secret sorrow.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:37AM

Spotlight on Plays: December 2025

The Fall 2025 season is in full swing, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zaney comedies, there's s…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:35AM

Arts Remembrance: In Memoriam — Tom Stoppard by Tim Jackson

One of the great playwrights of the 20th century, the drama of Tom Stoppard reflected a distinctive talent -- he wrote to entertain, but with intellectual rigor.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:31AM

Video: Randy Rainbow Parodies CABARET With New 'RFK!' Song

Randy Rainbow is taking aim at Robert F. Kennedy with a parody of "Cabaret" from Cabaret. In the new music video, Rainbow tackles RFK's recent claims that Tylenol during pregnancy can cause …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:30AM

A Disney World in Brooklyn by Elise Wien

Writer and playwright Elise Wien reviews Hannah Kallenbach's "Mikey Maus in Fantasmich!" performed at The Brick Theater this past November.

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 11:12AM

Marla Mindelle and Josh Sharp Will Play Nicole Kidman and Cate Blanchett, Respectively, in A Kidman Carol by Meg Masseron

The duo will satirize the film stars in a new Off-Broadway play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Ramin Karimloo, Tom Francis, More to Lead Love Life: West End Unites Against Cancer Concert by Margaret Hall

The charity event will raise funds for early cancer detection.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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“The Baker’s Wife” Is a Melodic French Fable by Eyal Solomon

By Carol Rocamora... The current reincarnation of The Baker’s Wife is a musical gem, the fruit of decades of collaborative labor. The post “The Baker’s Wife” Is a Melodic French Fabl…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:59AM

Video: Anne Hathaway Transforms Into a Global Pop Star in MOTHER MARY Trailer

The first trailer has been released for Mother Mary, the music-driven A24 film led by Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel. In the movie, Hathaway stars as pop star Mother Mary, who reunites with…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:49AM

Jake David Smith and Senzel Ahmady Will Lead North American Tour of THE GREAT GATSBY

The North American Tour of THE GREAT GATSBY will star stage veterans Jake David Smith as Jay Gatsby and Senzel Ahmady as Daisy Buchanan. Additional casting will be announced at a later date.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:33AM

Marla Mindelle & Josh Sharp to Lead A KIDMAN CAROL By Kevin Zak

Marla Mindelle and Josh Sharp will star as Nicole Kidman and Cate Blanchett, respectively, in a developmental production of A Kidman Carol: A Gay Dementia On Australian Dames. Written and di…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:32AM

Listen: Joe McGinty & The Loser’s Lounge Release Christmas Single Feat. Michael Cerveris

Joe McGinty & The Loser's Lounge have released a new single from their upcoming holiday album, coming in 2026. "Winter World Of Love," out now, features lead vocals by Tony Award-winning…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:27AM

Marla Mindelle and Josh Sharp Will Star In A KIDMAN CAROL: A GAY DEMENTIA ON AUSTRALIAN DAMES

Just in time for the holiday season, we are getting what we need most: Nicole Kidman and Cate Blanchett, well, kinda… Today, it was announced by newly minted 30 Under 30 and Theatrely31 al…

SOURCE: Theatrely at 10:20AM

Video: TRAINING_SET Gets Ready for Industry Presentations- Meet the Company

Training_Set, a new play by Sonny Marwah with direction by Serena Norr, is getting ready to hold a series of industry presentations. Produced by Golden X Productions (Chelsea LeSage, Jenilyn…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:13AM

Daniel Breaker, Norbert Leo Butz, Michelle Federer to Lead Reading of Tawni O’Dell's The Naughty List by Margaret Hall

When Mrs. Claus runs off with two youthful reindeer-in-training the night before Christmas, Santa is forced to decide if the woman he loves should come first before his professional responsi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Brian d’Arcy James Has No Regrets, Not Even When He Had to Leave Hamilton by Margaret Hall

The five-time Tony nominee looks back on his career, from meeting his wife in Carousel to making his daughter cringe in Shrek.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Hairspray, Shrek the Musical, Newsies, More Set for The Muny's Summer Season by Meg Masseron

The outdoor St. Louis theatre has revealed its summer 2026 lineup.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Video: Watch Kristin Chenoweth Perform 'This Is Not The Way' From THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES on THE LATE SHOW

Kristin Chenoweth, accompanied by songwriter Stephen Schwartz on piano, took the stage on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Monday for a performance of "This Is Not The Way," from The Qu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:05AM
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Pirates!

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:50AM

The Cause Is You

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A Wilde ride: Theatreworks delivers a sparkling Earnest by Judith Sears

In the Springs, the classic comedy sings in a well-done production.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 09:39AM

Photos: Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez, and More at the MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG NYC Film Premiere

The filmed proshot of Merrily We Roll Along had its official NYC premiere recently, attended by the show's stars, Daniel Radcliffe and Lindsay Mendez, director Maria Friedman, and more. Chec…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:26AM
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Tonight: When Caesar Was King by Trav S.D.

Tonight (December 2, 2025) at 6pm, New York’s Film Forum will be presenting an unusual sort of event (for them) — a compilation of great clips from the television programs Your Show of S…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:48AM

Ms Holmes and Ms Watson – Apt 2B review: mysterious case of the joke-cracking Sherlock by Arifa Akbar

Arcola theatre, LondonThis riff on Arthur Conan Doyle’s detective stories has flashes of promise but its comedy and purpose never land Shouldn’t that be Flat 2b? Then again, there are bi…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:48AM

Voting Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards Worldwide

Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards Worldwide! Our editors set the categories, our readers submitted the nominees and now YOU get to vote for your favorites! Voting…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:46AM

#GivingTuesday 2025: What would Scrooge do? by Jonathan Mandell

On this fourteenth annual #GivingTuesday (created in 2012 by the 92nd Street Y), consider donating to a theater company or theater organization in New York City. This is what Scrooge woul…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 08:30AM

In the producer’s office: Tom Kirdahy on selling Broadway, producing musicals today and branding movie musicals by Ruthie Fierberg

A lead producer of “Just in Time,” “Ragtime” and “Hadestown,” as well as the 2025 “Kiss of the Spider Woman” film, shares the two questions he asks when creating the ad campa…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:00AM
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 by Matt Tamanini

Tom Stoppard dies at 88, Lane and Metcalf to bring ‘Salesman’ back to Broadway, Whitney Leavitt to make Broadway debut Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only dai…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

Q&A: ‘Nothing was quite the same after that’: Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan relives 30 years of ‘Mellon Collie’ by Tribune News Service

LOS ANGELES — It was early 1996, and a young alternative band known as the Smashing Pumpkins was embarking on a worldwide tour for their newest album, “Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sad…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:45AM

‘It’s Always Sunny’ star Rob Mac will create and star in a ‘Far Cry’ video game adaption for Hulu by Tribune News Service

PHILADELPHIA — Philly’s own Rob Mac, the actor formerly known as Robert McElhenney III, and fellow thespian Noah Hawley are teaming up to create the television adaptation of the "Far Cry…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:30AM

Cast Revealed for The Ballad of Johnny & June Musical UK Tour by Josh Darvill

Christopher Ryan Grant and Christina Bianco are set to headline The Ballad of Johnny & June, a new musical chronicling the legendary love story and music of Johnny Cash and June Carter C…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 07:17AM

Sean Cercone opens new licensor for theatrical content by Andy Lefkowitz

The company, called the Licensing House, will launch with Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman’s musical “Harmony.”

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 07:00AM
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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First Look: Private View at Soho Theatre Reveals Production Images Ahead of World Premiere by Staff Writer

Speakerphone Productions has released first-look production images for the world premiere of Private View, a new play by debut playwright Jess Edwards. The post First Look: Private View at S…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:27AM

Christopher Ryan Grant and Christina Bianco to Star in The Ballad of Johnny & June UK and Ireland Tour by Staff Writer

Casting has been announced for the electrifying new musical The Ballad of Johnny & June, which celebrates the music, love, and story of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash The post Christop…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:26AM

Ockham’s Razor Announces Collaborator – A New Aerial Duet Exploring Creation and Compromise by Staff Writer

Ockham’s Razor will premiere its new show Collaborator on Thursday 29 January 2026 at The Place, London, before touring across the UK until 11 March 2026 The post Ockham’s Razor Announce…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:25AM

Love Life: West End Unites Against Cancer Announces Star-Studded Concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane by Staff Writer

This February, the West End theatre community will unite for Love Life: West End Unites Against Cancer, a one-night-only concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in support of men’s health char…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:24AM

Dog Man: The Musical Sets European Premiere at London’s Southbank Centre by Ben Thomas

The hit Off-Broadway musical adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s beloved book Dog Man series is finally coming to London. Roast Productions has revealed that Dog Man: The Musical will make its Euro…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 06:20AM

BROADWAY’S BEST EMPLOYEES

Remember Employee of the Month, in which Zack Bradley and Vince Downey battled to become one? Recently seeing the 2006 film started me wondering which characters in musicals would be contend…

SOURCE: Masterworks Broadway at 06:00AM
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Impossible Choices: The Brutal Beauty of MTC’s “Queens” by Ross

The Off-Broadway Theatre Review: MTC’s Queens By Ross Cracking the world wide open, Martyna Majok’s Queens, the superb off-Broadway production from Manhattan Theatre Club at New York Cit…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 05:27AM

Dog Man: The Musical, based on Dav Pilkey’s bestsellers, to be staged in London by Chris Wiegand

Inspired by the series of irreverent comic books by the Captain Underpants creator, the show will run at the Southbank Centre in 2026 Dog Man, the half-canine crimefighter dreamed up by Capt…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:24AM

Is Gen X Actually the Greatest Generation? by Amanda Fortini and Neal Slavin

How one era changed everything about the culture — and why we’re so nostalgic for its creations.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:18AM

For Royal Danish Ballet, It’s Back to Bournonville by Marina Harss

After years focused on international repertory and new work, the company is returning the choreographer August Bournonville, “our place of belonging,” to the heart of its mission.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:04AM

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 2, 2025- A CHRISTMAS CAROL First Look and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 2, 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 …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00AM
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Dog Man: The Musical to Make European Premiere at Southbank Centre in Summer 2026 by Staff Writer

Roast Productions has announced that the Off-Broadway hit Dog Man: The Musical will have its European premiere at London’s Southbank Centre The post Dog Man: The Musical to Make European P…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 04:59AM

Holidays Are The Time To Design Experiences For Family And Friends by Joe Patti

About a month ago, Colleen Dilenschneider and the folks at IMPACTS Experience made some suggestions for facilitating holiday season experiences based on trends they were seeing in survey dat…

SOURCE: insidethearts.com at 04:36AM

PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL           Savoy Theatre WC2  by Libby Purves and Friends

  A BEAR WHO DESERVES HIS STATION     This could have been awful ,  a desecration of the children’s favourite which became a national icon of reassurance when he sat down to tea with t…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 04:13AM
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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