Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Listen: Reneé Rapp Drops New Single 'Why Is She Still Here?'

Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter and Broadway alum Reneé Rapp has unveiled her latest single, “Why Is She Still Here?” from her forthcoming sophomore album BITE ME, releasing Augu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM

Video: THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT Canceled at CBS; Will End Run Next May

As of 2026, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will be no more. CBS announced on Thursday that the late-night talk show, which debuted in 1993 with David Letterman, will conclude in May 2026…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:03AM
Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Mathilde Dratwa Explains How and Why David Mamet Became the Focus of Her New Play

As BroadwayWorld reported earlier this month, A Play About David Mamet Writing a Play About Harvey Weinstein is soon coming to The Judith O. Rubin Theater at Playwrights Horizons as a readin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM

Audra McDonald to Perform This Sunday's GYPSY Matinee

Audra McDonald will star as Rose in Gypsy on Broadway for the Sunday, July 20th 3pm matinee. It was previously reported that Montego Glover would star as Rose in Gypsy beginning Sunday, July…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM

Ariana DeBose, Jennifer Simard and More Join A CHORUS LINE 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Entertainment Community Fund Board Chair Annette Bening, Broadway performer Tommy Bracco (Newsies), Academy Award-winning actor, dancer and singer Ariana DeBose (West Side Story), Drama Desk…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM

Award-Winning Lyricist Alan Bergman Passes Away at 99

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that lyricist Alan Bergman, who worked with his late wife Marilyn on numerous hit songs for the screen, passed away on Thursday at his Los Angeles home at…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM

Chloë Grace Moretz, Amy Landecker, River Lipe-Smith Will Star in Caroline for MCC by Andrew Gans

David Cromer will direct the Preston Max Allen play Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Sunset Blvd. Closes This Weekend; Look Back on Its Now-Iconic 2nd Act Walk by Diep Tran

The walk, which has been going on through wind and rain and during Broadway Barks, has captivated the internet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Listen: JUST IN TIME Releases Two Tracks From Original Broadway Cast Recording

Atlantic Records will release JUST IN TIME (Original Broadway Cast Recording), the official companion to the Broadway production starring Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff as the legendary Bo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24AM

The Estate review – Adeel Akhtar is unmissable as ferociously ambitious MP by Arifa Akbar

Dorfman theatre, LondonShaan Sahota’s play sets a British-Sikh politician’s schemes against his family betrayal – a tremendous debut from a writer of huge promise Adeel Akhtar has beco…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:18AM

Chloë Grace Moretz, Amy Landecker, and River Lipe-Smith Will Lead CAROLINE Off-Broadway

MCC Theater has announced the full cast and creative team for the World Premiere of Caroline, by Preston Max Allen and directed by Tony Award-winner David Cromer. Caroline will begin preview…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:03AM

Caroline

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00AM
Friday, July 18, 2025 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Mischief's The Comedy About Spies to Be Filmed in West End by Andrew Gans

The new work began performances at the Noël Coward Theatre in April.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Audra McDonald Adds Dates at Broadway's Gypsy by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony-nominated revival moved up its final performance at the Majestic to August 17 earlier this week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Offscript: A Conversation About Our Theatre Futures by American Theatre Editors

For this special edition (also on video), we gathered 4 smart NYC theatre folks to talk about their visions and recommendations for our art form and industry.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:00AM
Friday, July 18, 2025 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Six Queen Kay Sibal Says The Voice Gave Her the Confidence for Broadway by Andrew Gans

The multitalented performer is now playing Katherine Howard in the hit musical at the Lena Horne Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:54AM

Behind the Incendiary New Play Confronting David Mamet by Caitlin Huston

Abbi Jacobson, Billy Eichner, Heléne Yorke and Kara Young will star in a reading of Mathilde Dratwa's play, directed by Leslye Headland. "If Mamet gets to write about Weinstein, then I get …

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:45AM

Of Lou Busch and His Alter Ego, Joe “Fingers” Carr by Trav S.D.

July 18 was the birthday of Red Skelton, Lupe Velez, Dave Chasen, Monty Banks, Jane Frazee, Screaming Jay Hawkins, Dion DiMucci, and the Unsinkable Molly Brown, among many others we’ve wri…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:18AM
Friday, July 18, 2025 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Friday, July 18, 2025 by Matt Tamanini

Jean Smart extends in ‘Call Me Izzy,’; Szot, Jones, Wolfe to join ‘Hadestown’; Cherry Lane to reopen in September Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only dail…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

1960s pop star Connie Francis has died. The singer's life was touched by tragedies by Jeff Lunden

1960s pop star Connie Francis has died. The first female singer to chart a number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100, she sold over 40 million records before the age of 25.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:48AM

Little-known theater jobs: touring company manager by Ruthie Fierberg

Eric Armstrong keeps a tight ship on the “MJ” first national tour.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 07:35AM

’Tis the season: sowing the summer seed with strategic outdoor media by Ashley Steinberg

The best outdoor media placements to reach summer audiences

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 07:30AM

THE ESTATE Dorfman, SE1 by Libby Purves and Friends

WESTMINSTER , A WILL, A WICKED WRANGLE        This excellent play is the first by Shaan Sahota, a doctor by profession:  but goodness, she (and the NT Studio, and director Daniel Ragget…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 07:06AM
Friday, July 18, 2025 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Friday 5: 5 as Good or Better Replacements by JK

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 ha…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:54AM

Doppler Returns to Pitlochry Festival Theatre Ahead of Norwegian Tour by Staff Writer

Grid Iron Theatre Company has announced the return of its award-winning outdoor production Doppler for a limited run of preview performances at the Explorers Garden, Pitlochry Festival The…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:47AM

Black History 365 Returns to Wandsworth with Its Biggest Programme Yet by Staff Writer

Wandsworth Council has unveiled the 2025–26 programme for Black History 365, marking its most ambitious celebration of African and Caribbean heritage to date

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:45AM

New Diorama Theatre Announces Autumn 2025 Season Featuring UPROOTED and Precipice by Staff Writer

New Diorama Theatre has unveiled its Autumn 2025 season, presenting two bold new productions from acclaimed independent companies: UPROOTED by Ephemeral Ensemble and Precipice by Timelap…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:42AM

First Look: Production Images Released for Alice in Wonderland at Marylebone Theatre by Staff Writer

Official production images have been released for the UK premiere of Alice in Wonderland, now playing at Marylebone Theatre until 31 August 2025

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:41AM

Ienny. Transfers to Omnibus Theatre Following Sold-Out Theatre503 Run by Staff Writer

Grey Castle Productions has announced the transfer of Ienny., a bold and vulnerable one-man play written and performed by Alfie Webster, to the Omnibus Theatre this autumn

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:39AM

The Comedy About Spies to Be Filmed Live at Noël Coward Theatre Ahead of Final West End Performance by Staff Writer

As The Comedy About Spies prepares for its final West End performance on 5 September 2025, Mischief has announced that the hit production will be filmed live at London’s Noël Coward The…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:38AM

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry Musical to Transfer to West End in 2026 as Passenger Releases First Single Featuring Jack Wolfe by Staff Writer

Multi-platinum-selling artist Passenger has released the first single and music video from his new concept album based on the critically acclaimed musical The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:37AM

Video: Gracie Lawrence and the JUST IN TIME Cast Pay Tribute to Connie Francis

The iconic singer and actor Connie Francis recently passed away, as BroadwayWorld reported yesterday. Francis is currently being portrayed on stage by Gracie Lawrence in the Broadway musical…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:32AM

UConn’s Jorgensen Center features a fall season of classical concerts, rock tributes and family fun by Christopher Arnott

UConn's Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts has announced its fall season featuring concerts, dance troupes and a family-friendly screening of "Moana" with live music.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Friday, July 18, 2025 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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A major CT arts organization has a new CEO. Here are some of her big ideas. Little ones too. by Kenneth R. Gosselin

In the future, the well-being of local artists is expected to emerge as a top priority.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 05:15AM

‘A Chorus Line’ and ‘Chicago’ at 50: Who Won? by Jesse Green

The slinky jailbirds and Broadway hopefuls in these two classic shows have been fighting it out since 1975.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:06AM

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 18, 2025- HADESTOWN Reveals New Leads and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 18, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Welcom…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06AM

The Moves That Make ‘Chicago’ and ‘A Chorus Line’ So Special by Brian Seibert and Vincent Tullo

To celebrate the shows’ golden anniversaries, the Broadway star Robyn Hurder demonstrates what makes their choreography so special.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:06AM

‘The Weir’ Review: A Few Pints to Help the Ghost Stories Go Down Easy by Juan A. Ramírez

Conor McPherson’s eerie 1997 drama, set in a rural Ireland of near-empty pubs and howling winds, returns to Irish Rep in top form.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:06AM
Friday, July 18, 2025 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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‘It’s ourselves and society on trial’: playwright adapts Gisèle Pelicot case for stage by Angelique Chrisafis In Paris

Case that exposed France’s rape culture and shocked the world has been made into play to be shown in Avignon, where trial was held A stage play based on the trial of the men who drugged an…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:54AM

A Jaffa Cake Musical to Give Away Jaffa Cakes in Support of Edinburgh Food Project by Staff Writer

Gigglemug Theatre is once again teaming up with the Edinburgh Food Project during this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe—but this time, with a delicious twist

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 04:01AM
Friday, July 18, 2025 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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The New 2025/26 Season at Factory Theatre Toronto is Here! by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: Factory Theatre Toronto Announces their 2025/26 Season This season, Factory Theatre transports our audiences with projects and artists who use their expansive crea…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 03:11AM
Friday, July 18, 2025 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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RTBK Choir

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The Ambassador

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Brass Queens

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Clue the Musical

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:02AM

ABBA, Revisited

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:01AM
Friday, July 18, 2025 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Video: Tony-Winner Nicole Scherzinger Talks SUNSET BLVD. and Spicy Wings on HOT ONES

Nicole Scherzinger made a fiery appearance on Hot Ones, bringing Broadway flair, pop star charm, and raw honesty as she tackled the show's infamous spicy wing challenge. Watch the video of h…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18AM
Friday, July 18, 2025 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Dolly: A True Original Musical World Premiere Launches July 18 in Nashville by Logan Culwell-Block

Katie Rose Clarke, Carrie St. Louis, and Quinn Titcomb lead the biomusical as Parton at different stages of her storied career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48AM

Katerina McCrimmon, Paulo Szot, Omar Lopez-Cepero, Daniel Torres Star in Muny Evita Beginning July 18 by Andrew Gans

Josh Rhodes directs and choreographs the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48AM

Just in Time to Release Cast Album; Listen to Two Tracks Featuring Jonathan Groff by Diep Tran

The Broadway musical about the life of Bobby Darin is currently running.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48AM