Friday, June 13, 2025 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Paris' Iconic Opera House Celebrates 150 Years by Eleanor Beardsley

Commissioned by Napoleon, the opulent Opera Garnier is named after its architect, Charles Garnier. Garnier rose from the Paris slums to design one of Europe's most celebrated venues. Opera G…

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Friday, June 13, 2025 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Call Me Izzy by TotalTheater

Broadway " Studio 54: 254 West 54 Street. June 12-Aug. 17, 2025. Solo Drama. Author: Jamie Wax. Director: Sarna Lapine. 90 min. Critic: David Sheward (June 2025). *** Even though there is mu…

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Friday, June 13, 2025 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Theater Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Berkeley Playhouse) by Chuck Louden

THE SOUND OF FAMILY Berkeley Playhouse has a reputation for doing family-friendly musicals right, and their latest production, The Sound of Music, hits that sweet spot again. With a cast tha…

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Hamlet Hail to the Thief, RSC, Stratford - Radiohead mark the Bard's card by Gary Naylor

★★★★ HAMLET HAIL TO THE THIEF, RSC Music drives the prince to madness in spectacular show An innovative take on a familiar play succeeds far more often than it fails …

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Immersive Storytelling at Tribeca Festival: "In Search of Us" by Jonathan Mandell

I'm being strapped into what looks like a homemade electric chair, thick black wires gathered in a pile around my feet and sprouting above my head. A man in a white lab coat puts a fancy pai…

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Video: 'Nixon's Big Number' from THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL

Signature Theatre has revealed a new look at the DC premiere of The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical, with music and lyrics by Joe Iconis (Be More Chill, NBC's Smash) and a b…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18PM[SHARE]

Philadelphia Theatre Company Cancels June 14 Matinee of SMALL BALL Due to Planned Protests

The Philadelphia Theatre Company has announced the cancellation of the 2:00 PM performance of Small Ball on Saturday, June 14, due to anticipated disruptions related to planned protests in C…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18PM[SHARE]

Earnest's Wilde, Wilde Oregon days by Darleen Ortega

With "The Importance of Being Earnest" already playing at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Kamilah Bush's fresh adaptation for Portland Center Stage unveils Oscar Wilde's queer coding and gi…

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 08:10PM[SHARE]
Friday, June 13, 2025 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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How 'Jurassic Park' made dinos into movie stars, Sabrina Carpenter spills all, and what to read this weekend: June 13, 2025 by Joyce Eng

Every Friday, Gold Derby rounds up some of the best stories of the week from our friends across the web. Maybe you missed these, maybe you were too busy to read them at the time, maybe you b…

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InfoComm 2025 Draws Record-Setting End User Attendance by Pr Agency

InfoComm 2025, June 7-13 in Orlando, FL, set a show record for end user attendance. In total, the show welcomed 30,998 verified attendees from 97 countries. International attendance…

SOURCE: PLSN at 07:16PM[SHARE]

Photos: CALL ME IZZY Opening Night Curtain Call!

Emmy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated actress Jean Smart took her first Broadway bows in the world premiere production of Call Me Izzy. Go inside curtain call in new photos of the star…

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Friday, June 13, 2025 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Photos: CALL ME IZZY Star Jean Smart Hit the Red Carpet on Opening Night

The world premiere production of Call Me Izzy has officially opened on Broadway starring six-time Emmy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated actress Jean Smart. Performances run through Aug…

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Friday, June 13, 2025 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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The Carbonell Awards is Seeking Nominations for Seven Special Awards by Website Administrator

Gary Schweikhart, president of the Carbonell Awards, today announced that "South Florida's Theater & Arts Honors" is seeking nominations for up to seven Special Awards that will be prese…

SOURCE: southfloridatheater.com at 05:43PM[SHARE]

News of Brian Wilson's death left bandmate Mike Love speechless, says honorary Beach Boy John Stamos by Tribune News Service

LOS ANGELES " John Stamos was by Beach Boys founding member Mike Love's side when news of bandmate Brian Wilson's death on Wednesday was made public. The "Full House" star was also the messe…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 05:14PM[SHARE]

Harris Yulin, Actor Who Perpetually Played the Bad Guy, Dies at 87 by Sam Roberts

As an award-winning actor and director, he appeared in scores of stage plays, movies and TV shows over six decades, most often as unsavory characters.

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Theater Review: CHARMIN THE MUSICAL (Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre; Hollywood Fringe Festival) by Ernest Kearney

SQUEEZABLE THEATER Those dark days all seem so long ago. The face masks, drive-thru testing, fear of crowded indoor spaces, and some idiot assuring us, "It's going to disappear. One day " it…

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Friday, June 13, 2025 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Photos: MY SON'S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?) At New York City Center

My Son's A Queer (But What Can You Do?) has kicked off its five night limited engagement at New York City Center from June 12 until June 15. Check out photos of the star and creator Rob Madg…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM[SHARE]

L.A.'s Literati Toast 'On The Rag'" A Tabloid for The Social Media Age by Julian Sancton

Arty Angelenos swarmed Night Gallery, but where was promised headliner Chet Hanks?

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:49PM[SHARE]

PROSPEROUS FOOLS Targets the Art x Philanthropy Set " Review

Theatrely's Off-Broadway review of Prosperous Fools from Taylor Mac and directed by Darko Tresnjak at Theatre for a New Audience in New York City.

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Theater Review: MIKE BLAHA: INTERNATIONAL JOKE (Broadwater Studio, Hollywood Fringe Festival) by Ernest Kearney

Unlike his previous shows at The Hollywood Fringe " Spank the Monkey and Shagadelic: The Origins of Slang Words for Doing It " Michael Blaha has shed his stage persona of Professor Richar…

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Hell's Kitchen Lead Jessica Vosk to Take Three-Week Leave of Absence by Diep Tran

The Broadway favorite is taking time off to recover from back surgery.

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Friday, June 13, 2025 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Video: Behind the Scenes of BRING IT ON at The Muny

The Muny has shared a new look behind the scenes of Bring It On: The Musical! Brace yourself for the ultimate cheer showdown with The Muny's first production of the summer! Their upcoming se…

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Review Roundup: EVERYTHING'S GOING TO BE GREAT Premieres at Tribeca Festival

This past week, the new theater dramedy Everything's Going to Be Great made its world premiere at Tribeca Festival. Starring Broadway alums Bryan Cranston and Allison Janney, the movie follo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:24PM[SHARE]

Why 'Wicked: For Good' team is 'nervous' about sequel: 'Continuing to make improvements' by Chuck Arnold

The pressure is on for "Wicked: For Good" after the first film set a box-office record as the highest-grossing movie adaptation of a Broadway musical.

SOURCE: The New York Post at 03:22PM[SHARE]

Review: Bryan Cranston and Allison Janney Lead Theater Dramedy EVERYTHING'S GOING TO BE GREAT

From the first scenes of "Everything's Going to Be Great," the primary personality traits between the four members of the Smart family are clearly and neatly defined. Les (Benjamin Evan Ains…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:12PM[SHARE]

Ann Morrison to Star in the National Tour of Kimberly Akimbo by Hayley Levitt

Ann Morrison will join the national tour of Kimberly Akimbo as Kimberly beginning July 29 in Cleveland, OH. Current star Carolee Carmello will play her final performance on July 27. Morriso…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:02PM[SHARE]

Odds & Ends: Just in Time's Gracie Lawrence Joins Hello, Dolly! Concert, Tony Winner Nicole Scherzinger Joins Broadway Bares and More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Just in Time Tony Nominee Gracie Lawrence Added to the Hello, Dolly! Concert Lineup at Carnegie Hall Gracie Lawrence, Ju…

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Friday, June 13, 2025 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Jessica Vosk to Take Leave of Absence From HELL'S KITCHEN Due to Back Injury

Jessica Vosk has announced that she will be out of Hell's Kitchen for three weeks due to a back injury. The medical leave will conclude on July 8, after the Wicked alum has recovered from he…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:48PM[SHARE]

Photos: See Noah Kieserman & Nasia Thomas in THE LAST FIVE YEARS

The Last Five Years have unveiled new photos of standbys Noah Kieserman (Dear Evan Hansen) and Nasia Thomas (SIX) as they step into the roles of Jamie and Cathy, regularly played by Nick Jon…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:24PM[SHARE]

Call Me Izzy by Joseph Pisano

Portraying the eponymous Izzy--or Isabelle per the formal preference of a long-ago teacher--the charismatic Smart earns our rapt attention throughout the play, though she cannot begin to ove…

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A Hunt for Allison Janney, Sadie Sink on Your Lap, Oprah! Go Behind the Scenes at the 2025 Tony Awards by Jeffrey Vizcaíno

Playbill gave disposable cameras to nine members from nominated shows to capture all the magic.

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See Rob Madge's My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?) Make Its New York Debut by Logan Culwell-Block

The West End favorite is playing a limited run at New York City Center.

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What's Playing on Broadway: July 4th Week 2025

If your summer plans include seeing a Broadway show, take note of the special holiday schedule for this July 4th week....

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Video: Watch HELL'S KITCHEN Perform 'Girl on Fire' & 'No One' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA

The cast of Hell's Kitchen appeared on Good Morning America today to perform "Girl on Fire" and "No One." Introduced by Alicia Keys, the performance featured Jessica Vosk, Phillip Johnson Ri…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:12PM[SHARE]
Friday, June 13, 2025 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Anatomy of a Tony Awards Performance: How Dead Outlaw Brought Their Show to the World by Margaret Hall

Everything it takes to bring a Tony performance to the stage of Radio City Music Hall.

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Photos: See Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, and the Cast of HBO's The Gilded Age at the Season 3 Premiere by Diep Tran

Most of Broadway was also in attendance, including Phylicia Rashad and Patrick Page.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM[SHARE]

Exclusive: Carolina Rial Sings 'I Want to Break Free' from BROADWAY SINGS QUEEN

Listen to Queen's greatest hits as performed by actual Broadway stars! Broadway Sings brings to life the greatest artists of our time in a fresh new way, backed up by a huge, 14-piece orches…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:42PM[SHARE]

Videos: Watch Celia Keenan-Bolger, Paul Tazewell & More Accept Their Tony Awards

The Tony Awards have released the Tony Awards acceptance speeches that weren't televised on CBS. Watch videos of Celia Keenan-Bolger, Paul Tazewell, and more accept their awards below! The n…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36PM[SHARE]

Call Me Izzy reviews: Jean Smart 'dazzles' critics in one-woman Broadway show after 25-year stage hiatus by Inga Parkel

Six-time Emmy-winning 'Hacks' star returns to the Broadway stage for first time since her Tony-nominated role in the 2000 revival of 'The Man Who Came to Dinner'

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 01:24PM[SHARE]

Review: Jean Smart Can't Save the Overwrought and Underwritten 'Call Me Izzy' by Rex Reed

Smart deserves roles that deserve her. Izzy is not one of them.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 01:06PM[SHARE]

Annette Bening Reelected Entertainment Community Fund Chair of the Board by Andrew Gans

The organization also successfully concluded its fundraising campaign, raising over $160 million.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM[SHARE]

Original Merrily We Roll Along Star Ann Morrison Will Lead Kimberly Akimbo on Tour by Logan Culwell-Block

Carolee Carmello will depart the Best Musical Tony winner in July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM[SHARE]

Vishal Vaidya and Mary Page Nance Will Join Composer Micah Young for Pangea Concert by Andrew Gans

The evening will celebrate Young's original tunes and Pride.

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Broadway Teachers Workshop Launches Online Director's Toolkit Series by Logan Culwell-Block

Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Jenn Collella, Peter Flynn, and more will lead live, interactive workshops that will also be available on demand.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM[SHARE]

New All-Star Cover Album The Billy Joel Project Will Be Released Next Month by Margaret Hall

The record is a new collection of the singer-songwriter's songs performed by Broadway talent, focusing on the Grammy winner's knack for storytelling.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM[SHARE]
Friday, June 13, 2025 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Video: Go Inside Rehearsal For HAMILTON's Tony Awards Performance

Look around, look around at how lucky we are to be with the Hamilton cast 10 years later! Watch a new video of Renée Elise Goldsberry, Phillipa Soo, and Jasmine Cephas Jones reuniting to re…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM[SHARE]

Video: Justina Machado Talks Real-World Connections of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES

Real Women Have Curves star Justina Machado, along with co-producer Alicia Menendez, recently stopped by MSNBC's Deadline: White House show to discuss the new musical with correspondent Nico…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM[SHARE]

Ann Morrison Will Lead National Tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO

Ann Morrison will lead the National Tour of Kimberly Akimbo, in the title role, beginning next month. Morrison will join the cast starting on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Cleveland, OH. Carolee…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM[SHARE]

See Jean Smart at the Broadway Opening of Call Me Izzy by Broadway.com

Call Me Izzy, a one-woman play written by Jamie Wax and directed by Sarna Lapine, celebrated its Broadway opening on June 12. Tony nominee and six-time Emmy winner Jean Smart performs the…

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Natalie Venetia Belcon, Jak Malone, Cole Escola and More Late-Night Interviews from the Tony Awards After Party at the Carlyle Hotel by Broadway.com

This week's episode of The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal takes you inside the Tony Awards after party at the Carlyle Hotel. Tony-winning actors and creatives, fresh from Radio City M…

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In the Era of 'Fake News,' Jason Robert Brown's The Connector Is a Cautionary Tale by Logan Culwell-Block

The musical, created with Jonathan Marc Sherman and Daisy Prince, will have a one-night-only reunion concert to benefit journalists.

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Theatre News: Vagabond Players Announces Its 110th Season by Lynne Menefee

We are excited to reveal a bold lineup for our 110th season, featuring five dynamic productions that reflect our enduring passion for storytelling and artistic excellence. Spanning rock musi…

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Photos: Inside Opening Night of ANGRY ALAN, Starring John Krasinski

On Wednesday, June 11, the newest Off-Broadway venue, Studio Seaview, officially opened its doors and celebrated the opening of Angry Alan, starring John Krasinski, written by Penelope Skinn…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:32PM[SHARE]

Ariana DeBose named among new board members of Entertainment Community Fund by Andy Lefkowitz

The Fund also announced the successful conclusion of its "Essential" fundraising campaign.

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'Imaginary Invalid' and Taylor Mac's 'Prosperous Fools': Fresh Looks at Molière by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Red Bull Theater's smart "The Imaginary Invalid" and Taylor Mac's dismaying "Prosperous Fools" attempt to engage with the French writer's comedy.

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Theatre Review: 'The Berlin Diaries' at Theater J by Anne Valentino

Penning a memoir-style journey into one's ancestral past is an intriguing way to approach a key historical moment. Using a blend of two distinct and, at the same time, blurred voices that de…

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Listen: Josh Groban Expands 'Gems' with Deluxe Edition

Tony, EMMY, and five-time GRAMMY Award-nominated performer Josh Groban has expanded his career-spanning album Gems with a Deluxe Edition, featuring 23 additional songs, out now on all DSPs v…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM[SHARE]

Composer Michael Thurber Was Once a Janitor; Now He Has 2 Shows Running Simultaneously by Andrew Gans

The composer of the new musical Goddess was Tony-nominated for his Just in Time orchestrations.

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Friday, June 13, 2025 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Edinburgh Fringe Preview: The Other Mozart at Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Two) by Staff Writer

Little Matchstick Factory and Suzanna Rosenthal Productions bring the internationally acclaimed solo play The Other Mozart to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

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Theatre Review: 'The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical' at Signature Theatre by Charlotte Selton

From the first song's title alone""The Opening Number Is Indulgent And Perverse""  audiences can tell "The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical" is weird but has a sense of hu…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:57AM[SHARE]

The Final Jeopardy! Category Is... Broadway Cast Albums by Logan Culwell-Block

Theatre kids, breathe a sigh of relief; they didn't call them soundtracks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM[SHARE]

Video: SUNSET BOULEVARD Celebrates Tony Wins During Entr'acte

Sunset Boulevard celebrated their Tony wins by showing off their new trophies during the show's entr'acte! While the "walkaround" backstage was displayed on the screen for the audience to se…

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Composer Michael Thurber Used to Be a Janiter; Now He Has Two Shows Running Simultaneously by Andrew Gans

The composer of the new musical Goddess was Tony-nominated for his Just in Time orchestrations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM[SHARE]

Chiara Aurelia Will Step Into JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN, Taking Over From Sadie Sink

Chiara Aurelia will step into the role of Shelby Holcomb in John Proctor is the Villain starting July 15. She is taking over for Tony Award nominee Sadie Sink, who will depart from the produ…

SOURCE: Theatrely at 11:20AM[SHARE]

78th Annual Tony Awards " Our Writer was There! by Victoria Dammer

The Tony Awards spotlight the talent, the energy, and all individuals who make Broadway one-of-a-kind in the theater world. The post 78th Annual Tony Awards " Our Writer was There! appeared …

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NEXT TO NORMAL Original Broadway Cast Recording 15th Anniversary Edition Out Now

The 15th Anniversary Edition of the Next to Normal Original Broadway Cast Recording has been released in its first-ever vinyl pressing and on CD, available now. Both the 2-CD set and the 2-L…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:12AM[SHARE]

Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater Enthralling Audiences with Elation Lighting Rig by Pr Agency

 The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater has quickly established itself as a premier performing arts venue. With an Elation lighting system enhancing the experience, the venue is poised to deliv…

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Jersey Boys Star Daniel Reichard to Make Café Carlyle Debut With Pride by Andrew Gans

Reichard will be joined by musical director Brandon James Gwinn.

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Friday, June 13, 2025 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Mamma Mia, Here We Go Again!: See a New Montage of the Incoming Broadway Revival by Meg Masseron, Andrew Gans

The international hit, which features the songs of ABBA, will again play the Winter Garden Theatre beginning August 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM[SHARE]

Macroblock Unveils the DaVinci Series for an Immersive Visual Experience by Pr Agency

While at InfoComm 2025, Macroblock invited customers to visit the booth with the theme of "Meet with Macroblock's DaVinci", which aims to break through the technical bottlenecks of LED displ…

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Call Me Izzy *** by Barry Gordin

By David Sheward June 13, 2025: Even though there is much that is familiar in Call Me Izzy, Jamie Wax's new solo play at Studio 54, its star Jean Smart gives it a unique individual life. T…

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MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Original Broadway Cast Recording Vinyl Available Now

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Maybe Happy Ending is now available on vinyl. The album was released on CD and in streaming and digital formats earlier this season. Both the CD and t…

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'Co-Founders' Scores One for The Town by American Theatre Editors

The creative team behind a new musical at ACT honors their oft-disrespected Oakland home, telling a story about its overlooked tech contributions with a locally brewed hip-hop sound.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:47AM[SHARE]

See Who's Starring in Bubba Weiler's Well, I'll Let You Go Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The piece, the professional playwriting debut of the Drama Desk"nominated actor, sifts through the rubble of the American Dream.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM[SHARE]

Quincy Tyler Bernstine and Michael Chernus to Star in WELL, I'LL LET YOU GO In Brooklyn

Tony nominee Quincy Tyler Bernstine and Michael Chernus (of Severance) will star in Well, I'll Let You Go at The Space at Irondale. The play will run from July 29 to Aug. 29, 2025. 

SOURCE: Theatrely at 10:35AM[SHARE]

Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Guest Judge on DRAG RACE For WICKED-Themed Challenge

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are appearing on this week's episode of RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars to guest judge a special Wicked challenge! On episode seven of season 10, the queens are …

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Boop! by Michael Portantiere

Original Broadway Cast, 2025 (Melody Place Theatrical)   Boop! invites listeners into a vibrant and whimsical world, guided by music from 16-time Grammy Award winner David Foster and lyri…

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Friday, June 13, 2025 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Video: See Leslie Odom, Jr. Perform 'Wait for It' at the Public Theater Gala by Meg Masseron

The outdoor event raised $2.5 million for the Off-Broadway institution.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM[SHARE]

See Broadway Veteran Kecia Lewis Cover Hamilton at MCC's Miscast by Meg Masseron

The annual benefit concert, where performers take on songs from roles for which they would not traditionally be cast, was held April 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM[SHARE]

Cast Complete for Muny Come From Away, With Heidi Blickenstaff, Andréa Burns, Tamika Lawrence, Jason Tam by Andrew Gans

Seth Sklar-Heyn directs the 9/11-themed musical at the Tony-winning regional venue.

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Erica Rotstein Will Succeed Kathy Evans as Executive Director of Rhinebeck Writers Retreat by Meg Masseron

Since its creation in 2011, Rhinebeck Writers Retreat has supported over 200 musical theatre writers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM[SHARE]

Gracie Lawrence, Cheryl Stern Join Starry Hello, Dolly! Concert at Carnegie Hall by Andrew Gans

Frank Dilella will join Lee Roy Reams to co-host the upcoming benefit performance for Off-Broadway's Transport Group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM[SHARE]

Video: Kecia Lewis Performs 'Right Hand Man / One Last Time' From HAMILTON at MISCAST25

MCC Theater has released footage of Hell's Kitchen Tony-winner Kecia Lewis singing "Right Hand Man" and "One Last Time" from Hamilton at MISCAST25. The event, one of the most anticipated in …

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Hello, Transport Group's One Night Only "Dolly!" by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: Transport Group Presents HELLO, DOLLY! ONE NIGHT ONLY MONDAY, JUNE 23, 8 P.M. AT CARNEGIE HALL Transport Group (Jack Cummings III, Artistic Director & Co-Founde…

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Frank DiLella and Gracie Lawrence Join HELLO, DOLLY! Concert at Carnegie Hall

Spectrum News NY1's Frank DiLella will join Lee Roy Reams to co-host Hello, Dolly!, the company's one-night-only concert on Monday, June 23, at 8:00 p.m. at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium/…

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Video: JEOPARDY! Features 'Broadway Cast Albums' as Final Clue

"Broadway Cast Albums" was recently featured as a final Jeopardy on an episode of the popular game show. The clue given to the contestants was: "In 2024, 21 years after it was released, the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:18AM[SHARE]

"CALL ME IZZY": Smart Glows in Shabby Vehicle by Ron Fassler

Review by Samuel L. Leiter . . . No, Jean Smart, the star of Call Me Izzy, now at Broadway's Studio 54, does not portray a Borough Park yeshivah boy in this one-woman play. The Izzy she p…

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People to Watch: Florencia Cuenca by Gabriela

Ahead of our Summer 2025 issue release, we sit down with one of the stars of Broadway's 'Real Women Have Curves.'

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Nicole Scherzinger and Alex Newell Join BROADWAY BARES: COME OUT COME OUT

Nicole Scherzinger, Alex Newell and 200 of NYC's dancers will take part in two Wizard of Oz"inspired performances of Broadway Bares at New York City's Hammerstein Ballroom on June 22. RuPaul…

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Video: Kevin Chamberlin and Alyssa Payne Sing 'You Make Me Feel Like Dancing' From SAM & COMPANY

Sam & Company, a genre-spanning musical theatre album by Sam Nasar, is now available to stream everywhere. We have an exclusive video featuring Kevin Chamberlin and Alyssa Payne performi…

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Full Cast Set For COME FROM AWAY at the Muny

The Muny has announced the full cast for its premiere production of Come From Away, which runs June 26-July 2 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. Come From Away is based on actua…

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Video: Watch Highlights of the Broadway-Bound Cast of MAMMA MIA!

With just 50 days to go until MAMMA MIA! returns home to Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre, the global smash hit musical has released a new video trailer featuring the Broadway-bound com…

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Friday, June 13, 2025 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Edinburgh Fringe Preview: ROTUS at Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose (Snug) by Staff Writer

ROTUS: Receptionist Of The United States, a bold new political satire written and performed by queer Irish-American comedian Leigh Douglas

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Alex Newell, Nicole Scherzinger, More Join Starry Lineup for Broadway Bares by Andrew Gans

Dancers for the annual burlesque spectacular will include Ehizoje Azeke, Tony d'Alelio, Kolton Krouse, Mark Mackillop, Samantha Pollino, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:42AM[SHARE]

Review Roundup: CALL ME IZZY is Now Playing on Broadway

The world premiere production of Call Me Izzy has officially opened on Broadway starring six-time Emmy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated actress Jean Smart. Performances run through Aug…

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A Dynasty of Hunters by Trav S.D.

If you're a fan of classic films and don't recognize the name Ian Hunter (1900-1975), relax, it's okay. I didn't! But he's right there, right there, in prominent roles in some of the best kn…

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A Marvel: A Review of "Iraq, But Funny" at Lookingglass Theatre by Mary Wisniewski

"Iraq, But Funny" will join "The Arabian Nights" and "Metamorphoses" at the top of the Lookingglass canon. It is not to be missed.

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Friday, June 13, 2025 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Friday, June 13, 2025 by Matt Tamanini

Audience boos Trump at Kennedy Center 'Les Mis,' CSC announces season featuring 'Meadlowlark' and Ethan Slater, Noblezada sings 'Maybe This Time' Since 2016, "Today on Broadway" has been the…

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TREASURE ISLAND New Wolsey, Ipswich & touring by Libby Purves and Friends

PHYSICAL, PIRATICAL, PLAYFUL       All aboard the Jolly Todger, where Long John Silver's parrot Alexa (she comes from the Amazon, get it?) keeps accidentally  ordering unwanted C…

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The grand tour: one playwright's quest to set foot in every African country before turning 60 by Femi Elufowoju Jr

Worried that he didn't understand the continent of his heritage, Femi Elufowoju Jr challenged himself to visit all 54 of its nations. His trip took him from bustling Ghana to the tranquility…

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The 2025 JKTS Awards: Editors' Choice Part Two by JK

 Editors' Choice, Part Two Yesterday, we presented the first part of our 2025 JKTS  Awards honoring those theater people - new faces and familiar faces - that made the 2024-2025 Bro…

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Robe Taps into Lady Gaga Mayhem at Coachella by Pr Agency

Lady Gaga is an artist who excels at delivering unique, ambitious visual live extravaganzas, and this year's acclaimed Coachella headliner slot took this art to new levels. LD Jeremy Lechter…

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Friday, June 13, 2025 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Edinburgh Fringe Preview: LOLA: A Flamenco Love Story at Pleasance at EICC by Staff Writer

Presenting an electrifying fusion of contemporary flamenco with rousing Latin pop and jazz, LOLA: A Flamenco Love Story is an exhilarating new dance musical

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Creating History, Changing the Future, or Enslaved in Eternal Present: 70th Sterijino Pozorje Festival by Emilija Kvočka

In honour of playwright Jovan Sterija Popović, Sterijino pozorje was held this year for the seventieth time. In the selection curated by theatrologist and theatre critic Ana Tasić, n…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 06:35AM[SHARE]

'Cobra Kai' stunt performers help martial artists transition into TV and film by Tribune News Service

ATLANTA " Husband-and-wife world champion martial artists Justin Ortiz, 32, and Jewelianna Ramos-Ortiz, 26, laugh when they recount the story of their first audition in 2018 as stunt perform…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:15AM[SHARE]

Talkin' Broadway on Broadway Review: "Call Me Izzy" 6/12/25 by Howard Miller

Call Me Izzy, opening tonight at Studio 54 as the first Broadway show of the 2025-26 theater season, is likely to divide its audience into two camps. For some, Jamie Wax's one-act play about…

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Theater review: TheaterWorks' 'Your Name Means Dream' an electric tale of mortality and loneliness by Christopher Arnott

An android and a woman in need of medical assistance make an odd couple in "Your Name Means Dream" at TheaterWorks Hartford through July 6.

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Jean Smart and John Krasinski Go It Alone, on Broadway and Off by Helen Shaw

"Call Me Izzy" and "Angry Alan" feature two stars up close and personal.

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Friday, June 13, 2025 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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First Look: Rehearsal Images Released for Rodgers & Hammerstein's Dream Ballets: A Triple Bill at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre by Staff Writer

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has unveiled a first look at rehearsal images for Rodgers & Hammerstein's Dream Ballets: A Triple Bill

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Ensemble Festival 2025 Returns to Royal Victoria Docks with a Bold Line-Up of Outdoor Arts by Staff Writer

This July, Ensemble Festival 2025 returns to London's Royal Victoria Docks for its sixth edition, presented by Certain Blacks

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Cast Announced for World Premiere Ballet A Single Man at Aviva Studios and Royal Opera House by Staff Writer

The Royal Ballet and Factory International have announced the full cast for the world premiere of A Single Man, a new contemporary ballet based on Christopher Isherwood's acclaimed 1964 n…

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Broadway Shows Closing Soon: 'Dorian Gray,' 'Sunset Boulevard' and More by Laura Collins-Hughes

Catch two Tony-winning performances, Sarah Snook in the Oscar Wilde classic and Nicole Scherzinger as Norma Desmond, before these productions and others wrap up.

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Brit List Winner To Perform One-Woman Edinburgh Show About OnlyFans Star Who Beds 1,000 Men by Jake Kanter

EXCLUSIVE: Issy Knowles, a former winner of the emerging writer scheme The Brit List, is preparing to get into the mind of an OnlyFans star for her next project. The former model has created…

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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 13, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 13, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: Video: Betsy Wolfe Shares Her Broad…

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Lexee Smith, Dancer and Addison Rae's Creative Director, Finds Her Way by Gia Kourlas and Erik Tanner

Lexee Smith, who works closely with Addison Rae, is an outlier: a commercial dance artist with an experimental bent.

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Friday, June 13, 2025 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story review " dazzling glamour and true grit by Peter Bradshaw

This indulgent but madly watchable documentary showcases Minnelli's tremendous star wattage alongside the tragedy of a life lived in the full glare of show business To watch this indulgent b…

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'Completely captivated': the rousing return of musicals' dream ballets by Lyndsey Winship

From Oklahoma! and Singin' in the Rain to The Big Lebowski and Maestro, these showstoppers give a blissful hit of dance. A Rodgers and Hammerstein triple bill at Regent's Park Open Air theat…

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Friday, June 13, 2025 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Theater Review: 42 BALLOONS (North American Premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre) by Emma S. Rund

A MUSICAL COMEDY TO REMIND YOU WHY YOU FELL IN LOVE WITH THE ARTFORM IN THE FIRST PLACE "In 1982 a man called Larry put himself in a lawn chair, got some 42 balloons, and went to sixteen tho…

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Friday, June 13, 2025 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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MISCONDUCT IN THE MIDDLE CLASSES: AFFAIR PLAY by Peter Filichia

If you've ever wanted Hugh Jackman to talk to you, you may get your chance at the Minetta Lane Theatre....Continue Reading The post MISCONDUCT IN THE MIDDLE CLASSES: AFFAIR PLAY appeared fir…

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NFL Player Solomon Thomas Makes Broadway Debut in MJ June 13 by Andrew Gans

The hit musical continues at the Neil Simon Theatre.

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Jean Smart Returns to Broadway in Jamie Wax's Haunting Call Me Izzy " A One-Woman Tour de Force by Suzanna Bowling

Jean Smart makes a triumphant return to Broadway after more than two decades in Jamie Wax's Call Me Izzy, a raw, poetic, and deeply affecting one-person play directed by Sarna Lapine. In thi…

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Read the Reviews for Jean Smart's Broadway Return in Call Me Izzy by Logan Culwell-Block

The solo show serves as the Broadway debut for playwright Jamie Wax.

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THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST ASKS: Reimagining the Swan- Fadi Khoury's Journey of Survival and Selfhood by The Dance Enthusiast

"I don't just dance because I'm a good dancer, I dance to survive. I dance to say YES to tomorrow. " Fadi Khoury, New York 

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THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST ASKS: Reimagining the Swan- Fadi Khoury's Journey of Survival and Selfhood by The Dance Enthusiast

"I don't just dance because I'm a good dancer, I dance to survive. I dance to say YES to tomorrow." Fadi Khoury, New York 

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All that Chat

2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off