Pre-Holiday Broadway Box Office Cools, and More From Last Week's Broadway Grosses by Logan Culwell-Block

The Main Stem awaits the rush of the holiday tourist boom.

F. Murray Abraham, Damon Daunno, Bonnie Milligan, More Join Boys From Syracuse Concert by Andrew Gans

The one-night-only event is part of Red Bull Theater's 2025-2026 season.

See Who's Starring in It’s A Wonderful Life! at Irish Rep by Margaret Hall

The production reimagines the beloved film as a live radio broadcast, filled with nostalgic holiday songs, vintage commercials, and more.

How Wicked Fans Got Jordan Litz Past the Finish Line at the New York Marathon by Margaret Hall

Broadway's reigning Winkie Prince had some extra support from the musical's diehard fans right when he needed it most.

Photos: Broadway Turns Out to Celebrate Christine Ebersole at Timeless Together, Stronger Still Gala by Andrew Gans

Tony winners Santino Fontana, Bonnie Milligan, Ali Stroker, and many more were part of the Abingdon event.

Photo: Trisha Paytas as 'Maxine Dean' in BEETLEJUICE

Broadway’s BEETLEJUICE will welcome internet sensation, Trisha Paytas, to the Palace Theatre for her Broadway Debut as “Maxine Dean.” Get a first look at Paytas on stage here! Viral in…

Say My Name: Backstage at Beetlejuice With Justin Collette, Episode 4: Being Dead on Live TV by Jamie Kravitz

Justin Collette stars as the titular demon in Beetlejuice on Broadway. Someone must have said his name three times, because he's here to take fans behind the scenes of the spooky ooky show h…

Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman to Receive Gotham Musical Tribute for SONG SUNG BLUE

Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman will receive the inaugural Gotham Musical Tribute at the 35th Annual Gotham Film Awards Ceremony for their performances in the musical film Song Sung Blue. The c…

David Nellist Will Star in Protest Song at La MaMa by Logan Culwell-Block

The Sherlock star will help give Tim Price's solo play a U.S. debut.

Photos: Cheyenne Jackson, Jessica Vosk, More Cut Up at Opening Night of Messy White Gays by Logan Culwell-Block

Drew Droege stars in his own new comedy, opposite Derek Chadwick, James Cusati-Moyer, Aaron Jackson, and Pete Zias.

Tramell Tillman and Ian McKellen Join Ti West's EBENEZER: A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Broadway alums Tramell Tillman and Ian McKellen have joined the cast of Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol, a new film adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic story from director Ti West. According …

The Joyce Theater to Receive $15 Million Gift by Adam Nagourney

The money, from the late Anupam Puri and Rajika Puri, will help the dance-dedicated theater in a time of uncertainty for organizations in the field.

Julian Ovenden, More Join Jo—The Little Women Musical in Concert by Andrew Gans

JoAnn M. Hunter will direct and choreograph the evening at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

The Queen of ‘Versailles’: Inside the Stranger-Than-Fiction Saga of This Gargantuan Florida Home by Carey Purcell

David and Jackie Siegel’s 90,000-square-foot replica of the French palace is still unfinished, but it is the subject of a new Broadway musical Originally published on Architectural Diges…

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 11/2/25 - $33.8 Million Total Gross; 277,506 Tickets Sold

Click below to access all the Broadway grosses from all the shows for the week ending 11/2/2025 in BroadwayWorld's grosses section. Also, you will find information on each show's historical …

How a Mid-Career Shift Into Screenwriting Helped Inspire Aja Gabel’s New Novel by Seija Rankin

The author wrote her second book 'The Lightbreakers' while working in the writers room for shows like 'The Staircase' and 'Sunny.'

Feeling Lucky: Michael Patrick Thornton on Acting of All Sorts in Waiting for Godot by Alexandra Pierson

Broadway veteran Michael Patrick Thornton won’t keep you waiting. Waiting for Godot's Lucky spoke to Broadway.com Editor-in-Chief Paul Wontorek about the new production directed by Jamie…

Playbill Celebrates Broadway's November Birthdays! by Dylan Parent

From a Sondheim witch to the famous painter in the park, Playbill is raising a glass to November's Broadway birthdays.

Martyna Majok Didn't Think She Could Write Another Play Until She Got Queens Right by Diep Tran

The Tony nominee premiered Queens in 2018. Now it's back, with a rewrite, fewer characters, and an enduring message.

Video: Disney's ALADDIN Cast Performs 'A Whole New World' on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK

On Tuesday, the cast of Disney's Aladdin, led by Ainsley Melham, Sonya Balsara, and Marcus Martin, took the stage on Live with Kelly and Mark for a performance of "A Whole New World." Having…

Blog: Alumna Camelia Iturregui Shines in Nationwide Release of Brownsville Bred

We’re so proud to celebrate Atlantic alumna Camelia Iturregui (@dafunkcamel) on the nationwide release of Brownsville Bred—now playing in AMC Theaters! Camelia’s journey from her early…

Don't Throw Away Your Shot! Listen to the Playbill Podcast Featuring the 10th-Anniversary Cast of Hamilton by Playbill Staff

Trey Curtis, Jisel Soleil Ayon, Cherry Torres, Morgan Anita Wood, and share behind-the-scenes stories.

New Musical Pride Headed to London's National, Directed by Tony Winner Matthew Warchus by Meg Masseron

Based on the award-winning film, the small-town LGBTQIA+ story will also play a preview run at Sherman Theatre in Cardiff.

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Nick Blaemire Musical Soon Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The original musical has arrived at the East Village Basement after a 2015 bow at Virginia's Signature Theatre.

White Rose Musical Now Available for Licensing by Logan Culwell-Block

Brian Belding and Natalie Brice's musical premiered Off-Broadway in 2024 and played in the U.K. earlier this year.

Netflix Starts Bigger Push Into Video Podcasts by Caitlin Huston

The streamer has sent out dozens of requests to agents at WME, UTA and CAA for video podcast creators.

Video: Ethan Slater and Bowen Yang Perform 'Dancing Through Life' in WICKED: ONE WONDERFUL NIGHT Sneak Peek

NBC has debuted an exclusive sneak peek of "Dancing Through Life" from Wicked: One Wonderful Night, the forthcoming concert event celebrating the release of Wicked: For Good. In Jonathan Bai…

A Jim Catapano Review: Don Nigro’s In the Wilderness of Demons Blends Ukranian Legend with Life’s Great Questions by Jaymichaelsae

Myth and Reality Meet in the Darkness On a very dark and very stormy night, a folklore enthusiast (Tatyana Kot) appears at the Ukrainian cottage of a mysterious woman (Iryna Malygina). The i…

Julian Ovenden, Miyuki Miyagi and More Join JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL

Additional cast members have joined the world premiere semi-staged concert of Jo - The Little Women Musical in Concert at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Sunday January 25, 2026. Julian Oven…

AN INSPECTOR’S CALLING: JB PRIESTLEY’S PLEA FOR JUSTICE ECHOES BEYOND HIS BEST-KNOWN PLAY by Robert Shuman

(Michael Billington’s article appeared in the Guardian, 11/3; Photo: Still on the case … Stephen Daldry’s production of An Inspector Calls at the Playhouse theatre, London, in 2016. P…

Hear the Rhythm in Rehearsals for the Hell’s Kitchen North American Tour by Alexandra Pierson

Turns out you don’t have to live in New York to experience an “Empire State of Mind.” Audiences in more than 30 cities can now see Hell’s Kitchen on the North American tour of the …

Video: Watch Highlights of Cathy Rigby in PETER PAN GOES WRONG

Watch a new preview of Peter Pan Goes Wrong at La Mirada Theatre, starring Cathy Rigby as the Narrator! Performances run October 31 - November 23 at La Mirada Theatre. Rigby starred in sever…

A ‘Dawg’ That Still Bites by Guesteditor

Nearly 4 decades ago, Philip Kan Gotanda’s play tackled Hollywood’s Asian American stereotypes. A recent L.A. revival hit different, for better and worse.

Review by Jim Catapano: Tom Nemec’s A Cat in a Box Is a Moving Journey from Trauma to Healing by Jaymichaelsae

From The Storm to The Breeze Comedian and actor Tom Nemec has a story to tell. It’s a deeply personal one, but judging by the response at The Tank theatre as he told it in his one-person s…

Meet the Cast of Ebenezer Scrooge's Big Jersey Christmas Show at George Street Playhouse by Logan Culwell-Block

Nehal Joshi, Kevin Pariseau, and more will star in Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen's holiday comedy.

Joe Iconis Sets Piano-Only London Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

The Be More Chill songwriter will be joined by special guests Grace Mouat, Alexander Sage Oyen, and more.

Photos: Rita Moreno, Daniel Radcliffe, Hillary Clinton, More Hit the Red Carpet at Opening Night of Kyoto by Logan Culwell-Block

Stephen Kunken leads Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson's Olivier-nominated play at Lincoln Center Theater Off-Broadway.

Photos: Vape! Is the Word Off-Broadway Grease Parody by Logan Culwell-Block

New production shots are giving us a first look at Catie Hogan, Sketchworks Comedy, Billy Recce, and Danny Salles' musical.

Your Travalanche Daily Digest for November 4, 2025 by Trav S.D.

Today’s new Travalanche post for November 4, 2025 is about Ralph Spence (The Gorilla). Earlier Travalanche posts for November 4 (in no particular order) include ones on: Will Rogers Joe Fr…

Ariana Grande to Miss WICKED: FOR GOOD Brazil Premiere After Flight Issues

Due to flight issues, Ariana Grande will no longer be in attendance at the first stop on the Wicked: For Good press tour, taking place in São Paulo, Brazil. The performer took to Instagram …

Video: Can You Guess Plasma's 3 Dream Roles?

Three dream roles have so far eluded Plasma (aka Taylor Ratliff). The RuPaul's Drag Race superstar has been busy working on her debut album, Is Miss Thing On? (Live from Joe’s Pub) out Nov…

Vape! The Grease Parody by Jack Quinn

Billy Recce and Danny Salles' lyrics are the secret engine of "Vape!"—clever, campy, and unexpectedly pointed. They skewers performative purity, influencer culture, and the desperate nost…

A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland *****  by Barry Gordin

By Paulanne Simmons November 4, 2025: Once again, A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland is paving the way for the holiday season with a production featuring an all-Star Lineup of dancers…

‘Messy White Gays’ Review: A Satire We’ve Seen Before by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Drew Droege’s newest play Off Broadway is a lot like his others, skewering the entitlement of wealthy, oblivious gay men in Manhattan.

Alicia Keys on the Parts of Her Life That Inspired Hell's Kitchen, Including Her Mother by Playbill Staff

In an excerpt from the new book Hell's Kitchen: Behind the Dream, the Grammy winner digs into the creation of her Broadway musical.

“The Yellow Wallpaper”- A Tour de Force! by Alix Cohen

A Woman Silenced and Maddened By Alix Cohen Written in 1892, The Yellow Wallpaper was published as a series of diary entries by an unnamed woman suffering from postpartum depression. Her phy…

Videos: Tom Hanks Performs a Jingle About Getting to The Shed for THIS WORLD OF TOMORROW

Following a hiatus of more than a decade, Tom Hanks is back on the New York stage. This time, he is starring off-Broadway in This World of Tomorrow, an original play he co-wrote, that is now…

Jason Manford Will Lead U.K. Premiere of Something Rotten! by Meg Masseron

The hit musical follows the Bottom brothers, both playwrights trying to best their superstar contemporary William Shakespeare.

Jonathan Bailey Cherishes 'The Value of a Sexy Man' by Margaret Hall

The Wicked: For Good star visited The Tonight Show to reflect on being named People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive ahead of the musical's second and final installment.

Video: See Mandy Patinkin, Janet McTeer, Patti LuPone, More in The Artist Trailer by Diep Tran

In the new mystery series, a wife sets out to solve her husband's murder.

Vineyard Theatre Reveals Colman Domingo, Paula Vogel, and Susan Stroman Award Winners by Meg Masseron

The annual awards support playwrights, directors, and actors in developing new work.

Broadway's Chess Revival Sets National TV Debut on The Tonight Show by Logan Culwell-Block

Stars Nicholas Christopher, Lea Michele, and Aaron Tveit will sit down with host Jimmy Fallon, along with bringing a musical performance.

This spelling bee buzzes with dorky energy in Parker by Alex Miller

At The Schoolhouse, ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ gets a solid production from Sasquatch and Parker Arts.

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The Anania Show: Holiday Debauchery

The Little Mermaid Sing-A-Long

A Cosmopolitan Christmas

Bammy an’ Buxom Premiere! @HB Studio Playwrights Theater

A.R. GURNEY’S LOVE LETTERS STARRING BARBARA EDEN AND HAL LINDEN

Video: Jonathan Bailey Named PEOPLE's 'Sexiest Man Alive;' Previews WICKED: FOR GOOD on THE TONIGHT SHOW

On Monday's episode of The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon partnered with PEOPLE to reveal 2025's Sexiest Man Alive, which is none other than our beloved Fiyero, Jonathan Bailey. The Wicked star …

The Long, Crumbly, and Finally Fully Proofed Rise of The Baker’s Wife

Prunella Scales' best on-screen moments – video by Guardian Staff

Prunella Scales, best known for playing Sybil Fawlty in comedy show Fawlty Towers, has died aged 93. Scales' career spanned seven decades and she had several roles from the 1950s, before she…

Not to be: Hamlet rages in Stockholm against the political closure of a cultural institution by Miranda Bryant Nordic Correspondent

The experimental annexe of Sweden’s national stage, Elverket, has fallen victim to severe government cuts. Its final play is a powerful protest against being forced to leave its home Somet…

Nabil Shaban obituary by Toby Hadoke

Actor and founder of Graeae, a theatre company and platform for disabled and neurodivergent performers The pioneering actor and writer Nabil Shaban, who has died aged 72, co-founded the thea…

‘I knew I needed help. I knew it was over’: Anthony Hopkins on alcoholism, anger, Academy Awards – and 50 years of sobriety by Steve Rose

As the actor approaches his 90th year and publishes an autobiography, he reflects on his early years on stage, being inspired by Laurence Olivier, becoming a Hollywood star and conquering hi…

Paddington the Musical bear revealed – video by Guardian Staff

Paddington stands within touching distance. His fur flutters as he turns, his neat button nose sniffs the air and his eyes soften with a smile. For years, design details of the bear for the …

Adrian Sutton obituary by Adam Sweeting

Acclaimed British composer best known for War Horse, Coram Boy and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time The composer Adrian Sutton, who has died of cancer aged 58, became best k…

Video: Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson in New Trailer for SONG SUNG BLUE

A brand-new trailer has been released for Song Sung Blue, the musical drama starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson. The movie recently held its world premiere on Sunday, October 26, at the TC…

Broadway Musicians Approve New Contract; Strike Officially Averted by Logan Culwell-Block

The new agreement will remain in place through 2028.

What Are the Reviews for Kyoto Off-Broadway? by Margaret Hall

Stephen Kunken leads Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson's Olivier-nominated play at Lincoln Center Theater.

Tom Hanks Admits to Forgetting His Own Words in This World of Tomorrow by Logan Culwell-Block

The two-time Academy Award winner is co-writing and starring in his own play at The Shed.

Video: Paddington Interviewed By BBC Journalist After Musical Debut

After the first preview of Paddington The Musical at the Savoy Theatre, the show's star was interviewed by a BBC journalist. The new video shows a first look at the Paddington puppet walking…

Pink Fang on Legacy, Care, Collaboration, and Possibility by Ash Marinaccio, Mei Ann Teo, Jane Jung, Sara Zatz

By Ash Marinaccio, Mei Ann Teo, Jane Jung, Sara Zatz. On the debut episode of the Nonfiction Theatre Forum, Ash speaks with Pink Fang’s leadership about evolving documentary and community-…

What's Playing on Broadway: Thanksgiving Week 2025

If your Thanksgiving plans this year include enjoying a Broadway show, take note that most productions will play a special schedule for the holiday week. While Chicago will play on Thanksgiv…

How many Tony nominations will the casts of ‘Ragtime’ and ‘Liberation’ earn? by David Buchanan

Plus, Laurie Metcalf contends for her seventh Tony nomination for 'Little Bear Ridge Road'

Clarkston Podcast Offers Behind-the-Scenes Look at West End Production by Staff Writer

A new podcast series has been released offering a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of Clarkston, currently running at Trafalgar Theatre until 22 November The post Clarkston Pod…

Paddington Bear’s Meeting With BBC Journalist Goes Viral As West End Musical Debuts: “I’m Having A Little Moment Here” by Jake Kanter

Paddington Bear’s meeting with a BBC News journalist appears to have captured the imagination of fans after the marmalade-loving mammal made his debut in a West End musical. The bear, play…

Some Like It Pop Patreon Exclusive: Best of September 2025 by Matt Tamanini

Twelve times per year, Matt Tamanini and Jennifer McHugh will be recapping their favorite pieces of pop culture of the past month. Let us know what your favorites are by emailing patreon@bro…

First Look at Acorn Antiques The Musical – Production Images Released Ahead of Fundraising Concerts by Staff Writer

New production images have been released for Acorn Antiques The Musical, ahead of its highly anticipated fundraising concerts in London and Manchester this month The post First Look at Acorn…

The Overtones Celebrate 15 Iconic Years with New Christmas Single and Major UK Tour by Staff Writer

The UK’s No.1 multi-platinum vocal harmony group, The Overtones, are marking their 15th anniversary with a festive flourish The post The Overtones Celebrate 15 Iconic Years with New Christ…

Jermyn Street Theatre Announces Full Spring 2026 Season Programming by Staff Writer

Jermyn Street Theatre has unveiled its full Spring 2026 season, featuring five main productions and a series of one-night-only events The post Jermyn Street Theatre Announces Full Spring 202…

Parental Indiscretion: Chicago Repertory Ballet Takes Shakespeare Out of Time in “The Capulets” by Sharon Hoyer

Wade Schaaf's spinoff of "Romeo and Juliet" follows Lord and Lady Capulet, carrying on clandestine affairs of their own.

Underwater sculpture park brings coral reef art to Miami Beach by The Associated Press

By DAVID FISCHER MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — South Florida is seeing a wave of new cars, but they won’t add to traffic or lengthen anyone’s commute. That’s because the cars are made of …

Spotify Hits 281 Million Paying Subs, Third-Quarter Financials Rise by Caitlin Huston

The audio streaming giant posts its third-quarter results, with monthly active users growing to 713 million, ahead of expectations.

RAGTIME JOURNEYS ON By Peter Filichia

In case we needed a reminder that RAGTIME is magnificent, the new production at Lincoln Center proves it. Many musical theater aficionados have known its worth for almost 30 years. There are…

Ralph Spence: Titled Royalty by Trav S.D.

Little is known about the origins of Ralph Spence (1890-1949), but by the mid ’20s he had earned a reputation as Hollywood’s most highly paid and best known title writer, and was highly …

Pride – Dates and Ticket Details Announced for New British Musical at National Theatre by Staff Writer

P&P Productions and the National Theatre, in association with Pathé, have announced performance dates and ticket details for Pride, the new British musical based on the award-winning fi…

Shaftesbury Theatre To Undergo Major Refurbishment From February 2026 by Staff Writer

Shaftesbury Theatre, the largest independent theatre in the West End, will begin the next phase of its scheduled refurbishment from February 2026 through to Spring 2027 The post Shaftesbury …

Jason Manford to Star in UK Premiere of Something Rotten! at Manchester Opera House by Staff Writer

Comedy, TV and musical theatre favourite Jason Manford will return to the stage next summer in the UK premiere of the award-winning musical Something Rotten! The post Jason Manford to Star i…

What Is the Right Way to Say Godot? by Alexis Soloski

The latest starry revival of Samuel Beckett’s play is on Broadway, and one thing is certain: Whatever you call its elusive character, he doesn’t come.

American Ballet Theater Tries to Make the Past Feel Fresh by Gia Kourlas

This fall the offerings at American Ballet Theater, now in its 85th year, included a tepid premiere and touching debuts in Agnes de Mille’s “Rodeo.”

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 4, 2025- RAGTIME and More Join Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 4, 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 …

Lily Dyble Wins 2025 RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award by Staff Writer

The Royal Theatrical Support Trust (RTST) has announced Lily Dyble as the winner of the 2025 RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award and Sophie Drake as runner-up The post Lily Dyble Wins 2025 RT…

For touring actress, it’s a hot one stepping into Alicia Keys’ ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ by Scott Mervis / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Trisha Paytas Jumps in Line With the Cast of Beetlejuice on Broadway Tonight by Alexandra Pierson

Internet personality Trisha Paytas takes on the role of Maxine Dean in Broadway's Beetlejuice at the Palace Theatre from November 4 through 23. Sharone Sayegh will stay on in the role of J…

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Bat Boy: The Musical at NYCC — A Sharp-Toothed, Sweet-Hearted Revival That Soars by Ross

The Off-Broadway Theatre Review: Bat Boy: The Musical By Ross The night was Halloween, and the theatre was primed for chaos. And as the storm rolled in across the stage at New York City Cent…

Guaranteed Artist Income Program Finds Those Who Slip Through The Cracks by Joe Patti

Writing for SMU DataArts, Doug Noonan recently had a short piece about identifying gig workers and free lancers in the creative industry which are usually missed by federal surveys. He notes…

Vape! The Grease Parody — A Hilarious High-Nicotine Parody of Grease That Hits All the Right Notes by Suzanna Bowling

Grease may be the word, but Vape! The Grease Parody is the update we didn’t know we needed — a razor-sharp, laugh-out-loud parody that drags Rydell high kicking and singing into the 21st…

Trisha Paytas Begins Run in Beetlejuice on Broadway November 4 by Margaret Hall

The social media influencer joins for a limited run in the musical's Broadway return.

Hayden Tee Returns to Broadway's & Juliet Beginning November 4 by Andrew Gans

The international hit jukebox musical continues at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

Japanese Queens Begin Six Run in London's West End November 4 by Margaret Hall

The critically acclaimed Japanese cast, who toured the show earlier this year, take the stage in London for one week only.