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Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Tracy Letts' Bug, Starring Carrie Coon, Crawls Onto Broadway Tonight by Darryn King

Psychological thriller Bug, starring Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood, begins performances at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on December 16. The official opening is set for January 8, 2026…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06AM
Monday, December 15, 2025

Off-Broadway Hit Titanique Will Dock on Broadway by Darryn King

The unsinkable off-Broadway hit Titanique is coming to Broadway. The campy send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic—narrated by Céline Dion and driven by her songbook—will play Broad…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:18AM
Thursday, December 11, 2025

John Cameron Mitchell to Join Oh, Mary! as Mary Todd Lincoln by Darryn King

Tony-winning actor, writer and director John Cameron Mitchell will be the next Mary Todd Lincoln in Oh, Mary! Mitchell's 12-week engagement at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre will run February 3 …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:06AM
Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Julie Benko Will Join Ragtime on Broadway as Emma Goldman by Darryn King

Julie Benko will join the cast of Ragtime as Russian-born firebrand Emma Goldman. She is filling in for Shaina Taub, who is taking a previously announced leave of absence following the Janua…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM
Tuesday, December 9, 2025

For Carrie Coon, Bug Is Timely and Subversive—and a Love Story by Darryn King

For Tony and Emmy nominee Carrie Coon, set to star in Tracy Letts’ Bug on Broadway, nothing says “holiday season” quite like a nerve-shredding descent into paranoia and madness. “I …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:18PM

Rachel Dratch, Wayne Brady, Claybourne Elder and More Join Encores! 2026 Productions by Darryn King

The productions of New York City Center’s 2026 Encores! series—High Spirits, The Wild Party and La Cage Aux Folles—have welcomed a host of new cast members. Saturday Night Live alum R…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:06PM
Friday, December 5, 2025

Don't Svet It: Backstage at Chess With Hannah Cruz, Episode 6: Endgame by Darryn King

Hannah Cruz plays Svetlana in Chess on Broadway. For six weeks, her Broadway.com vlog has brought fans backstage at the Imperial Theatre. In the sixth and final episode, it's Thanksgiving we…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:06PM
Thursday, December 4, 2025

Off-Broadway's Meat Suit, or the sh*tshow of motherhood Completes Casting by Darryn King

Meat Suit, or the sh*tshow of motherhood, written and directed by Aya Ogawa for Second Stage Theater, has completed casting. Performances begin at The Pershing Square Signature Center on Fe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:24PM
Wednesday, December 3, 2025

See Jeremy Jordan Return to the Broadway Party in New The Great Gatsby Photos by Darryn King

His gleaming art-deco suits were ready and waiting for him. Jeremy Jordan has returned as Jay Gatsby—the role he originated in 2024—in the effervescent Jazz Age musical The Great Gats…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:36PM

See June Squibb, Cynthia Nixon and More in New Marjorie Prime Photos by Darryn King

Marjorie Prime, Jordan Harrison’s sci-fi-infused family drama, is now playing at the Helen Hayes Theater. A heartfelt rumination on memory, aging and artificial intelligence, the play star…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:18PM

Revelio Vlogger! Aidan Close to Take Viewers Behind the Scenes of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway by Darryn King

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is celebrating its seventh year on Broadway and, as fans of the franchise know, a lot can happen in year seven. As well as Tom Felton reprising the role o…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:18PM

Richard II, Starring Michael Urie, Extends Off-Broadway a Final Time by Darryn King

The Michael Urie-led production of William Shakespeare's Richard II, currently running off-Broadway at Astor Place Theatre, has extended a final time. The limited engagement, which began per…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

Gabriela Carrillo and Ryan Vasquez to Headline Moulin Rouge! The Musical Tour by Darryn King

Gabriela Carrillo and Ryan Vasquez will play the sparkling courtesan Satine and the swooning poet Christian in the North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical They begin performances o…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:18AM
Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Tony Winner Miriam Silverman, Hamish Linklater, Madeline Brewer and More Join World Premiere of The Disappear by Darryn King

The world premiere of The Disappear, a new comedy about relationships and art by Erica Schmidt, has completed casting. Performances begin January 8, 2026, ahead of a January 15 opening night…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:31PM

Emmy Winner Joshua Bassett and Joy Woods Set to Star in Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway by Darryn King

Disney star and Emmy Award winner Joshua Bassett will make his New York stage debut as Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors off-Broadway, joined by Joy Woods, who is returning to the role of A…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:24PM

Jake David Smith and Senzel Ahmady to Lead The Great Gatsby National Tour by Darryn King

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

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

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

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

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM
Monday, December 1, 2025

Watch This to Get Ready for Merrily We Roll Along, Starring Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe and Lindsay Mendez, to Hit Cinemas by Darryn King

Merrily We Roll Along, starring Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe and Lindsay Mendez, opened at the Hudson Theatre on October 10, 2023 and wasted no time in becoming one of Broadway’s ho…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:02PM

Roman Banks Joins MJ the Musical on Broadway for a Limited Time by Darryn King

Roman Banks will join the Broadway cast of MJ the Musical, performing the role twice a week. Banks, who originated the role of MJ in the first national tour of the show and Australian produc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:42PM
Thursday, November 20, 2025

Marjorie Prime, Starring June Squibb, Danny Burstein and Cynthia Nixon, Launches on Broadway Tonight by Darryn King

Marjorie Prime, Jordan Harrison’s sci-fi-infused family drama, stars legendary actress June Squibb, two-time Tony winner Cynthia Nixon, Tony winner Danny Burstein and Christopher Lowel…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:06PM

Marjorie Prime, Starring June Squib, Danny Burstein and Cynthia Nixon, Launches on Broadway Tonight by Darryn King

Marjorie Prime, Jordan Harrison’s sci-fi-infused family drama, stars legendary actress June Squibb, two-time Tony winner Cynthia Nixon,  Tony winner Danny Burstein and  Christopher L…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:54AM
Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Revelio! Tom Felton and More Join Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Tonight by Darryn King

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child welcomes a new class of cast members to Broadway's Lyric Theatre on November 11—including Tom Felton, reprising his role of Draco Malfoy in the Harry …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:24AM
Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Darren Criss Boots Up Again in Maybe Happy Ending Tonight by Darryn King

Tony winner Darren Criss returns to Maybe Happy Ending as the plant-loving robot Oliver on November 5. He is back at the Belasco Theatre following a nine-week break, joining his original…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18AM
Saturday, November 1, 2025

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) Begins on Broadway Tonight by Darryn King

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), a feelgood musical rom-com begins performances at the Longacre Theatre on November 1. The musical is written and composed by Jim Barne and Kit …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:31AM
Friday, October 31, 2025

MJ Director & Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon on the Upcoming Michael Jackson Biopic by Darryn King

Christopher Wheeldon, the Tony-winning director and choreographer of the Michael Jackson biomusical MJ on Broadway, is eagerly awaiting the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic Michael. Starring …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:31PM

MJ the Musical Director & Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon on the Upcoming Michael Jackson Biopic by Darryn King

Christopher Wheeldon, the director and choreographer of the Michael Jackson biomusical MJ on Broadway, is eagerly awaiting the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic Michael. Starring Michael’s n…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:24AM
Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Broadway Gets a Little Fuzzy: Rob Lake Magic with Special Guests The Muppets Starts Tonight by Darryn King

The Muppets make their Broadway debut in Rob Lake Magic with Special Guests The Muppets, starting performances October 28 at the Broadhurst Theatre before opening November 6. The limited run…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:42PM

Broadway Gets a Little Fuzzy: Rob Lake Magic with Special Guests The Muppets Stars Tonight by Darryn King

The Muppets make their Broadway debut in Rob Lake Magic with Special Guests The Muppets, starting performances October 28 at the Broadhurst Theatre before opening November 6. The limited run…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:36AM
Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Chess, Starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher, Makes Its First Move on Broadway Tonight by Darryn King

It's game on for the Broadway revival of Chess, starring Tony winner Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher. The musical begins performances at the Imperial Theatre on Octo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:36AM
Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Jane Krakowski Slips Into the Bratty Curls in Oh, Mary! on Broadway Tonight by Darryn King

Tony winner Jane Krakowski begins her run in Cole Escola's Oh, Mary! as Mary Todd Lincoln on October 14. Her limited eight-week engagement will conclude December 7. “I am so honored to…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:42AM
Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Modern Family Star Sarah Hyland Joins Broadway's Just in Time Tonight by Darryn King

Sarah Hyland joins Just in Time, the Bobby Darin musical at the Circle in the Square Theatre starring Jonathan Groff, on October 8. She succeeds Gracie Lawrence, who was nominated for a T…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48AM

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