Surprise, Bitch: John Proctor is the Villain Movie in the Works; Sadie Sink to Executive Produce by Darryn King

The Tony-nominated coming-of-age play John Proctor is the Villain is to be adapted into a movie with its Tony-nominated star Sadie Sink executive producing. As reported by Hollywood Reporter…

WHITE ROOM GALLERY by Patrick Christiano

RED CARPET featuring Nelson De La Nuez on view at The White Room Gallery July 16 through August 17, 2025 July 16, 2025: The White Room Gallery, 3 Railroad Avenue, in the village of East Ham…

Robert Downey Jr., Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo and More Join ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN Staged Reading

The Center at West Park will present a special one-night-only reading of William Goldman’s Academy Award-winning screenplay All the President’s Men on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 7:00 p.…

Herbert Von King Amphitheater

Jason, Medea and the Tragedy at the PS19 Talent Show

Resisted Living

Kind Stranger…a memory play

A FREE OUTDOOR TRIBUTE CELEBRATING THE LEGACY OF DUKE ELLINGTON

Alan Bergman, Songwriter of “The Way We Were” and More, Dies at 99

Sadie Sink to Executive Produce John Proctor is the Villain Movie by Diep Tran

Tina Fey and Marc Platt will also produce the film version of the hit Kimberly Belflower play.

Broadway, Pop Lyricist Alan Bergman Dies at 99 by Logan Culwell-Block

Most frequently collaborating with his wife Marilyn, Mr. Bergman wrote lyrics for Broadway's Ballroom, Barbra Streisand's "The Way We Were," and more.

Graham Phillips Just Wants To Do The Work

Realizing that the plant is not this separate entity, it’s a part of Seymour, really helped me to give him dimensionality. I love the psychology of his “shadow,” or you could even say …

JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN To Receive Film Adaptation

Kimberly Belflower will adapt her hit play John Proctor is the Villain for the big screen. Tina Fey and Marc Platt will serve as producers, Sadie Sink — who was nominated for a Tony Award …

First Look Photos: Chiara Aurelia Takes Over for Sadie Sink in Broadway’s John Proctor Is the Villain by Broadway.com

Here's a first look at Chiara Aurelia as Shelby Holcomb in John Proctor is the Villain. She made her Broadway debut in the Lorde-soundtracked coming-of-age play at the Booth Theatre on Ju…

Cape Playhouse Come From Away to Feature Broadway Cast Members by Andrew Gans

Kelly Devine will direct and choreograph the Tony-nominated musical.

Julie Benko, Christine Pedi, More Will Sing at Concert Fundraiser for Core Theatre Group at the Laurie Beechman by Logan Culwell-Block

Michael Kushner will host the evening benefiting the new New York regional company.

Photos: Noah Schnapp Revisits Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

Schnapp visited the Marquis Theatre ahead of the release of the fifth and final season of the Netflix series that inspired the play.

21 Schools Win Free Disney Show Licenses by Logan Culwell-Block

The Educational Theatre Foundation, Disney Theatrical Group, and Music Theatre International recognized exceptional student-led programs across the country.

Watch Rachel Zegler in New Trailer for London Palladium Evita by Andrew Gans

Jamie Lloyd directs the revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical.

‘Just In Time,’ starring Jonathan Groff, to release original Broadway cast recording by Darryn King For Broadway.com

The album is to be released on August 15 on all digital platforms with physical formats following on October 24.

JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Movie in Development; Sadie Sink to Executive Produce

John Proctor Is the Villain is officially coming to the screen. The Hollywood Reporter has announced that a film adaptation of the Tony-nominated Broadway play is currently in the works, fea…

EXIT INTERVIEW | Anastacia McCleskey Says Goodbye To Carol in BOOP! THE MUSICAL

Just days after BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical concluded its Broadway run, we spoke with Anastacia McCleskey about bringing her fierce and funny Carol to life—and then bidding her farewell.

Ghostly Tragedies - THE WEIR Review

This production of THE WEIR, directed by producing director Ciarán O’Reilly, marks the Irish Repertory Theatre’s fourth staging of Conor McPherson’s atmospheric drama.

CHAZZ PALMINTERI will appear Saturday, August 2 ONLY for a talkback after the performance of LIGHTHOUSE REPERTORY THEATRE’s production of A BRON by Jaymichaelsae

CHAZZ PALMINTERI will appear Saturday, August 2 ONLY for a talkback after the performance of LIGHTHOUSE REPERTORY THEATRE’s production of A BRONX TALE, the musical running Friday, A…

“Make me possible”: Dealing with Precarity in Caryl Churchill’s GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP. by Lucia Frank

A glowing platform. A cloud. A white box. A living room rug.  These are the four settings of Caryl Churchill’s series of one-act plays presented this past spring at the Public Theater und…

10th Anniversary Performance of Hamilton Will Benefit Immigrants: We Get the Job Done Coalition by Andrew Gans

Every actor who has appeared in the Broadway production has been invited to attend the anniversary performance at the Richard Rodgers.

Photos: Chiara Aurelia Is the New Star of Broadway's John Proctor is the Villain by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

Recently of Off-Broadway's Dilaria, Aurelia succeeded Sadie Sink in the Kimberly Belflower play July 15.

Photos: Noah Schnapp Visits STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW

Noah Schnapp, star of Netflix’s “Stranger Things” attended a performance of the Broadway prequel, STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW, ahead of the release of the final season of the sho…

Martin Izquierdo Dead: Costume Designer Who Made Wings for ‘Angels in America’ Was 83 by Sam Roberts

His work was seen in “Angels in America” and Victoria’s Secret runway shows. He also made outlandish ensembles for Heidi Klum and Marc Jacobs.

Hunter S. Thompson — He Dead by Trav S.D.

Of the so-called New Journalists thus far I have written about Truman Capote and Norman Mailer, and just a little about Tom Wolfe (more on him to follow). My wife is the in-house expert on, …

The Wit and Wisdom of Richard Greenberg by American Theatre Editors

To give tribute this great American playwright, who died on July 4 at the age of 67, we assembled a party of colleagues, friends, and admirers.

Photos: Chiara Aurelia in JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN

You can now get a first look at new production photos featuring Chiara Aurelia in John Proctor is the Villain. Aurelia made her Broadway debut as ‘Shelby Holcomb’ in the new play by Kimb…

Giving Us Paths Towards Healing: A Conversation with Playwright Ariel Stess by Audrey Kolker

Ariel Stess, a playwright from the desert of Santa Fe, loves water onstage: kiddie pools, hot tubs, atmospheric pits and mirages and mirrors. Her crafted worlds are not just eerie, isolated,…

some rooms are meant for waiting: Caitlin Adams’s ASSEMBLY is a phenomenology of emergent meaning  by Liana Zhen-Ai

“Go!” is an affirmation of consent. Meaning emerges from this limited vocabulary as well. “Ready? Four!” becomes “ready for” a dangling question asking, “ready for what?”

Watch Broadway in Bryant Park: Wicked, Chicago, Death Becomes Her, Book of Mormon, Just in Time, Gypsy by Jonathan Mandell

Broadway’s new Elphaba and Glinda performed at Week 2 of this summer’s series of Broadway in Bryant Park lunchtime concerts, now celebrating its 25th anniversary season — which is olde…

Video: THE SOUND OF MUSIC Spotlighted on TODAY for 60th Anniversary

The Sound of Music, the 1965 hit film based on the Rodgers and Hammerstein Broadway musical, is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. To commemorate the occasion, the TODAY Show dedica…

Just In Time, Starring Jonathan Groff, to Release Original Broadway Cast Recording by Darryn King

Just In Time, the Bobby Darin biomusical starring Jonathan Groff as the chameleonic ’50s and ’60s musical artist, will release a cast album. The album is to be released on August 15 on a…

Champagne Problems with The Great Gatsby's Samantha Pauly, Episode 1: All Hot Girls Have Tummy Problems by Hayley Levitt

The Great Gatsby's Jordan Baker dwells among the new money of West Egg, a world of blinding parties and dark secrets. But it's all "Champagne Problems" for original cast member Samantha Pau…

Ariana DeBose, Mandy Gonzalez, Jennifer Simard, More Join 1-Night-Only A Chorus Line Anniversary Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

The long-running dance musical is coming back to Broadway to benefit the Entertainment Community Fund.

Broadway, Off-Broadway Tax Subsidy Dries Up Earlier Than Expected by Logan Culwell-Block

The pandemic relief program provided up to $3 million in tax credits to shows.

Video: Bobby Flay Reveals Plans for BEAT BOBBY FLAY Broadway Musical

Bobby Flay is cooking up a Broadway show. On a visit to The Tonight Show, the prolific chef shared that his long-running cooking show, Beat Bobby Flay, will be heading to a Broadway stage at…

Theatre Review: ‘The Taming of the Shrew, Or, Petruchio is Kated’ presented by Shakespeare Theatre Company Academy by Savannah Brooks

“The Taming of the Shrew,” one of Shakespeare’s earliest plays, is not as one of the more common plays to see in any regional circuit. Its plot follows Petruchio (Michael Burgos) as he…

Oh … review – underwater piano playing serves up a skilful aquarium spectacle by Helen Meany

Atlantaquaria, GalwayMikel Murfi enters the three-metre-high glass tank to lift weights, look lost and direct fishy traffic It is hard to tell what the fish make of Mikel Murfi’s intrusion…

JUST IN TIME Choreographer Shannon Lewis Talks Going Viral With Splish Splash

From theatre influencers to celebrities like JoJo Siwa to everyday dancers, it seems like everyone has attempted to nail the joyous elbows in Splish Splash. The source of that choreography? …

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…

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…

Amy Landecker and Chloë Grace Moretz Join CAROLINE At MCC, Alongside Newcomer River Lipe-Smith

River Lipe-Smith will make thier Off-Broadway debut starring as the titular Caroline in MCC Theatre’s world premier of Caroline by Preston Max Allen. The play, directed by Tony Award-winne…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Off-Broadway Review: “Prince Faggot” at Playwrights Horizons (Extended through Sunday, August 3, 2025) by David Roberts

Currently running at Playwrights Horizons, “Prince Faggot” is a story within a story within a story about a fictional British Prince George/Pips (a hapless John McCrea) who is queer and …

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.

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.

The Reviews Are Out for The Weir at Irish Repertory Theatre by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

Dan Butler leads the cast Off-Broadway.

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…

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…

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…

Caroline

Chloë Grace Moretz, Amy Landecker to Star in Caroline Off-Broadway

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.

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.

CT Middle East Makes Another Large Robe Investment by Pr Agency

Creative Technology Middle East (CTME) has made a huge investment in new lighting equipment. This follows another substantial Robe purchase earlier in 2024. The Robe gear includes iFortes, …

Baldwin: A Love Story by Jonathan Mandell

James Baldwin met Marlon Brando at an adjacent urinal in the men’s bathroom at the New School for Social Research when they were both 19 years old and dreaming of success as, respectively,…

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.

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.

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 …

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…

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…

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.

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

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

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

The best outdoor media placements to reach summer audiences

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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

My Day Trip From Canada to See the Final Saturday Matinee of Dead Outlaw

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

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…

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 …

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…

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.

Hermanos Gutiérrez and Leon Bridges take over the Texas Theatre for music video by Tribune News Service

DALLAS — The Texas Theatre has screened countless films, but for Swiss-Ecuadorian guitarists Hermanos Gutiérrez’s new single with Fort Worth singer Leon Bridges, they turned the camera …

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.

‘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.

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…

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.

‘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.

‘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…

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

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…

RTBK Choir

RTBK Youth Musical Disney’s Frozen JR

Comedy Nite with Mark Eddie

James Bridges Theater

The Fifth Step – NT Live

The Ambassador

Tribute To Teena Marie & Cameo

2024 Western Medicine

Promise of America

Home of the Brave

New Braunfels Civic & Convention Center

Brass Queens

Baroque Spectacle

The Sheridan Opera House

2024 Amy Helm live in concert

Brauntex Perfroming Arts Theatre

Sheridan Opera House

2021 “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”

Wreath Making With Vernal Florals

Cookie Decorating With Ashley Everroad of White Oaks Cookie Co.

Ornament Making With Abi Brewer

Floral Arranging With Vernal Florals

Winslow – Eagles Tribute Band 2025

Hocus Pocus Cookie Cake Decorating With Avenue Cookie Co.

Candle Making With Araya Sunshine Candle Co

Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center

Autumnal Bookmarks With Abi Brewer

King of Pop – Michael Jackson Tribute

Clue the Musical

ABBA, Revisited

The Reeves Theater

The Reeves House Band plays Carole King & James Taylor

Fleetwood Gold with the Silver String Ensemble

Sourdough Bread Making With Pleshette Bevelle

An Evening With Yuhua

Kazemde George // Livestream 2nd Set

Kazemde George // Livestream 1st Set

Jonathan Paik // Livestream 2nd Set

Jonathan Paik // Livestream 1st Set

Godwin Louis // Livestream 2nd Set

Godwin Louis // Livestream 1st Set

Brandon Ross & Stomu Takeishi // Livestream 2nd Set

Brandon Ross & Stomu Takeishi // Livestream 1st Set

Alex “Apolo” Ayala // Livestream 2nd Set

Alex “Apolo” Ayala // Livestream 1st Set

The Prolifics’ Motown Christmas

Dave Bennett, Live!

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…

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.

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.

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.