Friday, May 9, 2025 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Photos: Circus-Themes CATS Soars At Chicago's Paramount Theatre

Step right up! The Jellicle Ball goes under the big top as Paramount Theatre presents a circus-themed revival of Cats, running through June 15, 2025. Check out photos of the high-flying prod…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54PM

The United States vs Ulysses by Scotty Bennett

"The United States vs Ulysses" by Colin Murphy is a multi-layered play about a seminal case concerning censorship in publishing. The story is set in 1933 in the studios of the CBS radio show…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:46PM

Video: Nicole Scherzinger, Ramin Karimloo, and Chloe Flower Collaborate on Orchestral 'El Tango de Roxanne'

Broadway and classical powerhouses have joined forces for a new recording of “El Tango de Roxanne,” the reimagining of the Police hit, first featured in Baz Luhrmann’s Moulin Rouge. Br…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:42PM

Liza Minnelli and Michael Feinstein Speak Out Against Recent Attacks on LGBTQ+ Artistry

Broadway legend and longtime ally of the LGBTQ+ community, Liza Minnelli, has issued a powerful statement of solidarity following what she calls “a bigoted attack on the arts.” Her longt…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36PM
Friday, May 9, 2025 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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‘A fever dream’: Jamie Lloyd and Tom Francis describe their radical new take on ‘Sunset Boulevard’ by David Buchanan

“I’m not sure anyone’s going to like this, it is such a big swing and such a departure from that original production,” Jamie Lloyd remembers thinking about his remounting of Sunset B…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 08:29PM

Congratulations to our friends at @themuny on receiving the 2025 Regional Theatre Tony ...

Their upcoming season includes MTI titles Bring It On, Come From Away, Disney's Frozen, and Dear Evan Hansen. playbill.com/artic… St. Louis' Muny ...

SOURCE: Google at 08:06PM

75 musicals have taken home the title of Best Musical since 1949—can you guess them all?

PLAYBILL.COM. Sylvia, Matilda, and More Creative PLAYBILLDER Covers From Around the Country. When you make a Playbill with PLAYBILLDER, you c...

SOURCE: Google at 08:06PM
Friday, May 9, 2025 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway League Launches 'East to Broadway' to Celebrate and Engage AANHPI Communities

The Broadway League has unveiled East to Broadway, a new audience development initiative aimed at connecting with and empowering Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:48PM

New York Extends and Expands Broadway Tax Credit Through 2027 Amid Federal Arts Cuts

Amid federal reductions in arts funding, New York State is reinforcing its commitment to the creative economy. On Friday, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the fiscal year 2026 state budget, whic…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:42PM
Friday, May 9, 2025 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Dracula comes to No Square Theatre 050925 - Stu News Laguna

In the spirit of the playbill that discloses each actors' blood type, I am A+. In case Dracula wants to know. This story is a part of our Arts section ...

SOURCE: Google at 06:54PM

See Darren Criss, Nicole Scherzinger, George Clooney and More 2025 Tony Nominees Strike a Pose by Broadway.com

On May 8, this year's Tony Award nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York for the official whirlwind Meet the Nominees press event. Broadway.com was there to mingle with a diverse and awe-i…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:48PM

New York State Extends Broadway Tax Credits and Increases Allocation to $400 Million by Diep Tran

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the 2026 state budget into law May 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:36PM

Broadway League announces new initiative to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities by Andy Lefkowitz

The “East to Broadway” initiative launched on May 7 with an event in partnership with “Maybe Happy Ending.”

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 06:26PM

Believe the HYPE: Bag&Baggage’s new youth performance group exemplifies a company that looks to theater’s future by Brett Campbell

Believe the HYPE: Bag&Baggage’s new youth performance group exemplifies a company that looks to theater’s future Brett CampbellThe Hillsboro Youth Performance Ensemble offers youth h…

SOURCE: Oregon ArtsWatch at 06:18PM
Friday, May 9, 2025 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Review Roundup: What Do Critics Think of the New JULIET & ROMEO Pop Musical?

A new Shakespeare adaptation is now in theaters. Juliet & Romeo, a movie musical reimagining of the classic play, tells the story of the star-crossed lovers with a pop twist. The film is…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:48PM

Brian Cox Will Talk The Craft of Acting at St. Ann's Warehouse This Month by Logan Culwell-Block

The conversation with Isaac Butler will be recorded for later streaming on the Criterion Channel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

‘Dead Outlaw’ Cancels Library of Congress Concert to Protest Firing by Derrick Bryson Taylor

The Broadway musical, which earned seven Tony nominations, scrapped a performance after the Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla D. Hayden, was fired by the Trump administration.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:18PM

Mothers on Broadway 2025 by Jonathan Mandell

Mothers once again took to the stage on Broadway in the season just ended , in not always flattering but always knowing depictions. On Mothers Day this Sunday, Audra McDonald will try to bro…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 05:02PM

New York Boosts Film Subsidy to $800 Million in Tussle With New Jersey by Gene Maddaus

After a monthlong delay, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has approved a state budget that expands the film subsidy to $800 million. The state is facing a downturn in production work, and competit…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:00PM
Friday, May 9, 2025 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway's SMASH to Perform Next Friday on THE VIEW

Tune in to The View next week to see a special performance from Broadway's Smash! Cast from the Tony-nominated Broadway musical will join the daytime talk show on Friday, May 16 from 11 a.m.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM

Sierra Boggess and More to Lead Taylor Mac's PROSPEROUS FOOLS at TFANA

Theatre for a New Audience will present Taylor Mac’s Prosperous Fools (June 1–29), directed by Darko Tresnjak. Prosperous Fools, very loosely inspired by Moliere’s 17TH Century classic…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:36PM

Dead Outlaw Cancels Library of Congress Performance in Response to Trump's Firing of Librarian of Congress by Margaret Hall

Dr. Carla Hayden was the first Black woman to steward the nation's library.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Adam Guettel-Bob Martin Musical Millions Begins World Premiere in Atlanta May 9 by Logan Culwell-Block

Steven Pasquale, Ruthie Ann Miles, and more lead the cast, with Tony winner Bartlett Sher at the helm.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Theatre Review: ‘Some Like It Hot’ at The Hippodrome Theatre by Lynne Menefee

If you are looking for a wonderful, big, and bright Broadway musical comedy with all the bells and whistles, the 2022 Tony Award-winning “Some Like It Hot,” currently at The Hippodrome, …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 04:26PM

WWII’s Music & Words Performing at Soundscape Park by Bill Hirschman

The challenge and courage of World War II – delivered through music and imagery of the era – provide the center of a one-night special event in Miami Beach on Saturday – The Eyes of th…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 04:18PM

Videos You Missed This Week: OPERATION MINCEMEAT, WONDERFUL TOWN, and More

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! The 2024-25 Broadway season is officially complete and awards season has begun. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending May 9, 2025 with …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:02PM
Friday, May 9, 2025 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Video: Jeffrey Seller Is Letting Out His Inner Theater Kid

Welcome to another edition of The Roundtable on BroadwayWorld! Jeffrey Seller has made the theatre that has changed my life. I will always remember being twelve years old and being obsessed …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:42PM

DEAD OUTLAW Cancels Appearance at the Library of Congress

The Broadway production of Dead Outlaw has cancelled their upcoming appearance at the Library of Congress. Read the company's statement here. Regretfully, the Broadway production of Dead Out…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:32PM

Sean Baker: From Prince of Broadway to Anora in Vegas - Paste Magazine

Sean Baker, in films like Prince of Broadway, once centered the struggles of the marginalized, but Anora sees him slowly pulling away.

SOURCE: Google at 03:21PM

'Broadway and Beyond' returns for second year | TBR News Media

With a stage offering nearly every day, ALL ARTS offers a star-studded, insider's look at an iconic Broadway theater in Playing the Palace (Tuesday, ...

SOURCE: Google at 03:21PM

Concord Grows Theatrical Catalog Business With Broadway Licensing Global Acquisition

Concord will buy Broadway Licensing Global in a deal that further expands the company's market-leading position owning and licensing theatrical ...

SOURCE: Google at 03:21PM

Broadway nerd heaven - Detroit Metro Times

Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole a Song Fisher Theatre Detroit May 3, 2025. Love it or hate it, musical theater provides ample material for ...

SOURCE: Google at 03:21PM

Foreigner Announces 2026 Musical Directed by Broadway's Adam Pascal - Live Music Blog

Broadway luminary Adam Pascal (Rent, Aida, Cabaret, Chicago, Something Rotten) and inaugural Artist-in-Residence at Long Island University will direct ...

SOURCE: Google at 03:21PM

Tickets to pre-Broadway production of "Purple Rain" go on sale Friday - CBS News

Before "Purple Rain" has its Broadway premiere, tickets to see the production in Minneapolis go on sale Friday at 10 a.m..

SOURCE: Google at 03:21PM

Concord Acquires Broadway Licensing Global and Its Family of Imprints | Playbill

The move will add Broadway Licensing, Dramatists Play Service, Playscripts, and Stage Rights to the already massive Concord Theatricals catalogue.

SOURCE: Google at 03:21PM

Review: Hugh Jackman in a Twisty Tale of 'Sexual Misconduct' - The New York Times

(In exchange for a donation to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, he obliged them.) To take advantage of that appeal, Rickson has Jackman deliver a ...

SOURCE: Google at 03:21PM

'10 Things I Hate About You' Director Weighs in on Broadway Musical (Exclusive)

'10 Things I Hate About You' director Gil Junger chats with PEOPLE about the upcoming Broadway musical adaptation from Lena Dunham and Carly Rae ...

SOURCE: Google at 03:21PM

Cast Of Broadway's 'Real Women Have Curves' Perform Live | All Of It - WNYC

Joy Huerta and Benjamin Velez are Tony nominated for writing the music and lyrics for the new Broadway musical, “Real ...

SOURCE: Google at 03:21PM

Concord acquires Broadway Licensing Global and its family of imprints

The acquisition does not include Stageworks or the Broadway on Demand streaming service. Formed in 2018, Concord Theatricals is a company that ...

SOURCE: Google at 03:21PM

Denzel Washington's wife slams 'narrow-minded people' for his 'Othello' Tonys snub

... Broadway play “Othello.” Splash / SplashNews.com. Denzel Washington and ... Broadway, American Express Presale 6. A poster for the Broadway ...

SOURCE: Google at 03:21PM

Video: See Jill Sobule's Final Music Video, 'Underdog Victorious,' From Her Musical F*ck7thGrade by Margaret Hall

The cast recording for Ms. Sobule's critically lauded musical is set to be released June 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Sylvia, Matilda, and More Creative PLAYBILLDER Covers From Around the Country by Natan Zamansky

When you make a Playbill with PLAYBILLDER, you can also design your own covers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:13PM

10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU Film Director Comments on Musical Adaptation: 'It's In Such Good Hands'

Last month, it was reported that a musical adaptation of the beloved film 10 Things I Hate About You is coming to the stage. Now, Gil Junger, the director of the original 1999 movie, is spea…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:02PM

Video: OPERATION MINCEMEAT Commemorates VE Day With 'Sail On, Boys'

Operation Mincemeat commemorated VE Day with a performance of “Sail On, Boys”, one of the productions most popular songs, at the Horse Guards Parade in London to a crowd of 14,000. To ac…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:02PM
Friday, May 9, 2025 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Music Theatre International launches ‘Broadway Senior’: 60-minute musicals for performers ages 55+ by Andy Lefkowitz

The new collection of abbreviated musicals is designed to bring performance opportunities to assisted living communities and community theaters around the world.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:48PM

Alaska Thunderf**k Teases DRAG: THE MUSICAL Film Following Off-Broadway Run

Drag: The Musical may have concluded its run off-Broadway, but that doesn't mean the show is over. "I'm looking forward to see what the next sort of evolution of Drag: The Musical is," said …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:42PM

American Theater Group to Present Broadway Tales and Tunes Musical Revue - TAPinto

He wrote a regular column, "Peter Filichia's Diary" for Playbill.com and TheaterMania.com for many years and is also the author of several books ...

SOURCE: Google at 02:36PM

WNET to Stream Broadway Shows, Concerts, and Liza Minnelli Documentary As Part of ... - Playbill

Beyond PBS, WNET also has arts programming just for New York and New Jersey residents.

SOURCE: Google at 02:36PM

Exclusive: Rebel Wilson Shares Personal Connections to JULIET & ROMEO Role

With Juliet & Romeo, Rebel Wilson is back onscreen in a new movie musical. In the film, the Pitch Perfect alum stars as Juliet's mother, Lady Capulet, a character who is given further de…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:12PM

‘Death Becomes Her’ musical announces partnership with five local NYC artists by Andy Lefkowitz

Five original works of art inspired by “Death Becomes Her” will be revealed on May 12.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:09PM

Audra McDonald Talks to Gavin Creel Every Night Before Gypsy by Andrew Gans

She made history as the most Tony-nominated performer of all time, but "Rose's Turn" still "takes everything" out of her.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

On James L. Brooks and the Significance of Gracie Films by Trav S.D.

James L. Brooks was born on May 9, 1940. Brooks’ career in comedy entertainment was born around the same time I was, thus I most certainly grew up watching his television shows and movies.…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 02:06PM
Friday, May 9, 2025 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Just in Time by Joel Benjamin

Groff is simply sensational in both his roles, charming as himself and astonishing in his revelatory Darin.  He confesses to being “a wet man.”  He proves it with his near aerobically …

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 01:56PM

Real Women Have Curves by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

Not only is the show authentically written with Spanish sprinkled throughout, (much of it perfectly obvious as to its meaning,) but Sergio Trujillo’s superb production which he has both di…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 01:55PM

Elation Expands Warranty Coverage on Key Product Lines by Pr Agency

Elation is strengthening its commitment to product quality and reinforcing confidence in its offerings by expanding warranty coverage on several product lines.

SOURCE: PLSN at 01:45PM

LSD Takes on Robe Distribution for Whole Balkans Region by Pr Agency

Belgrade, Serbia-based Light and Sound Design D.O.O. (LSD), headed by Milan Scepanovic and run with great energy and vigor by him and his team, became a Robe distributor for the Serbia with …

SOURCE: PLSN at 01:37PM

Broadway Faces Uncertainty as NYC Tourism Declines Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Broadway shows are bracing for the impact of President's Trump's geopolitical drama, as international tourism to New York City is expected to fall significantly in 2025. According to New Yor…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:32PM

Music Theatre International has officially launched Broadway Senior! - Facebook

PLAYBILL.COM. Music Theatre International Officially Launches Broadway Senior, With Musicals for Performers 55... The new initiative aims to bring ...

SOURCE: Google at 01:32PM

Lana Gordon to Reprise Role of Persephone in Hadestown on Broadway by Darryn King

Lana Gordon will reprise the role of Persephone in Hadestown on Broadway. She will begin performances at the Walter Kerr Theatre on June 3, replacing Merle Dandridge, who will take her final…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:32PM

George Lee, Trailblazing Chinese Ballet Dancer, Dies at 90 by Richard Sandomir

He is believed to have been the first Asian to dance with New York City Ballet when he was cast in George Balanchine’s production of “The Nutcracker.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:32PM

Do Not Get Your Acting Degree So That You Can Become Part Of The Payroll, Only To Satisfy Your Appetites by Ivanka Apostolova Baskar

An Interview with Mr.Bajrus Mjaku – one of the most remarkable theatre character actors from Skopje, R. Macedonia. Bajrus Mjaku was born in Kačanik, Kosovo in 1952. In the mid-1960s, he c…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 01:12PM

Photos: Hanging with the 2025 Tony Award Nominees

It's Tonys season! A total of 130 Tony Award nominations went out in 26 categories for the spectacular work of Broadway artists this season. All of the nominees were celebrated yesterday as …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:12PM

Paddington The Musical Announces Performance Schedule Ahead of West End Premiere by Staff Writer

The performance schedule for Paddington The Musical has been announced ahead of tickets going on sale next week

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 01:11PM

Watch: West End Cast of Operation Mincemeat Delivers an Emotional 'Sail On' for VE Day by Logan Culwell-Block

The Olivier-winning musical's Broadway transfer is a current Tony nominee for Best Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Colman Domingo Joins STRANGE ARRIVALS Movie with Demi Moore

Broadway alum Colman Domingo, along with Demi Moore, will star in the new romance film, Strange Arrivals, according to a report from Deadline. Both stars were nominated for Academy Awards th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:02PM
Friday, May 9, 2025 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Blog: Atlantic Changed Me Before I Was Even Accepted

Talent abounds in my homeland. Most everyone has heard of the stereotype that all Filipinos can sing and take karaoke seriously. We are certainly not wanting for natural inclinations for per…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54PM

Theatre Review: ‘Woman on Fire’ at Creative Cauldron by Teniola Ayoola

The show opens in pitch-black silence. A voice counts: “One. Two. Three.” The lights flash on. Two women stand still. Then darkness again. “Four. Five.” The women return, same figure…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 12:52PM

See Who's Starring in the World Premiere of Taylor Mac's Prosperous Fools by Margaret Hall

Premiering Off-Broadway at Theatre For A New Audience, the play is inspired by Molière’s Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Do You Know All of the Tony-Winning Best Musicals? by Playbill Staff

75 musicals have taken home the title since 1949—can you guess them all?

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

From Megan Hilty to George Clooney to Sadie Sink: This Was the Season of Playful Playbill Bios by Diep Tran

Many Broadway stars decided to do away with the traditional list of credits for something more original.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Two Pints review – Roddy Doyle’s boozy banter is a masterclass in comedy by Mark Lawson

Belgrade theatre, CoventryThe writer’s gift for gags is on full display in this adaptation starring two men offering up laddish chat along with questions of life and death in an Irish pub …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:42PM

AN UPDATE ON NEA SUPPORT from MCC Theater by Tulis McCall

In the late hours of last Friday evening, along with many of our colleagues from across the arts sector, MCC Theater was informed that our FY25 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts…

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 12:38PM

Exclusive: Jamie Ward Explains How the Music of JULIET & ROMEO Transforms a Familiar Tale

Today marks the release of Juliet & Romeo, a new pop musical reimagining of the classic Shakespeare play. But this isn't the story that you remember. With songs from Grammy Award-winning…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:32PM

Photos: Meet the 2025 Tony Award Nominees from Plays

Just last week, the nominations were announced for the 78th Annual Tony Awards, with Buena Vista Social Club, Maybe Happy Ending, and Death Becomes Her leading the pack with 10 nominations e…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:32PM

Theatre Review: ‘Anything Goes’ at Classic Theatre of Maryland by Susan Nolan

“It’s delightful, it’s delicious, it’s de-lovely.” In “Anything Goes,” lovestruck Billy Crocker sings those words to heiress Hope Harcourt aboard the S.S. America. Audiences, h…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 12:31PM

JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN to Present Spirit Week 2.0

John Proctor is the Villain will present Spirit Week 2.0, featuring post-show activations for ticket holders and fans for all performances next week from Tuesday, May 13 through Sunday, May …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:18PM

The Black Wolfe Tone by David Walters

It's a powerful piece of playwriting as it withholds nothing of the inner turmoil that runs rampant in his psyche and acutely addresses depression, its roots and causes, questioning both sel…

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 12:12PM

Nicole Scherzinger Hints at SUNSET BLVD Film: 'There Has Been Some Talk'

Could Nicole Scherzinger star in a film adaptation of Sunset Boulevard? The Tony-nominee hopes so. "There has been some talk," Scherzinger told The Hollywood Reporter in a recent interview. …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06PM

Marg Horwell Says The Picture of Dorian Gray's Most Impressive Quick Change Is One Audiences Don't See by Andrew Gans

The set and costume designer picked up two Tony nominations for her work in the play starring Sarah Snook.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Antony and Cleopatra at the Met by Natan Zamansky

The latest opera by John Adams opens May 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

Neil Berg and Robert Schenkkan's The 12 Musical Releases Cast Album May 9 by Logan Culwell-Block

John Doyle directed the Bible-themed musical at Goodspeed Musicals in 2023.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

Lana Gordon Sets Return to Broadway's Hadestown by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning Best Musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM
Friday, May 9, 2025 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Tony Nominee Patrick Page Launches Studio 2B to Train Actors in Shakespeare by Margaret Hall

The program is an extension of Page's commitment to reinvigorating Shakespeare's texts, most recently seen in his solo show All the Devils Are Here.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:51AM

London Hamilton Will Welcome New Cast This Summer by Andrew Gans

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s long-running West End hit continues at the Victoria Palace.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Photos: Meet the 2025 Tony Nominees from Musicals

Just last week, the nominations were announced for the 78th Annual Tony Awards, with Buena Vista Social Club, Maybe Happy Ending, and Death Becomes Her leading the pack with 10 nominations e…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM

Exclusive: Inside the ELSBETH Musical Number with Showrunner Jonathan Tolins

Last night, Season 2 of Elsbeth went out with a bang. With the return of past guest stars like André De Shields, Stephen Moyer, and Mary-Louise Parker (to name just a few), the episode also…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:24AM

Lana Gordon to Reprise Her Role as 'Persephone' in HADESTOWN

Lana Gordon will rejoin the cast of Hadestown on Broadway as ‘Persephone’ starting Tuesday, June 3, 2025. She will succeed Merle Dandridge who will take her final bow in the production o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM

Theater review: Goodspeed Musicals’ ‘Ragtime’ mixes a peppy beat with high drama by Christopher Arnott

Lilting melodies melt with dramatic intensity in the spirited production of "Ragtime" at the Goodspeed Opera House through June 15.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 11:16AM

What Are Reviews Saying About Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes, Starring Hugh Jackman and Ella Beatty? by Margaret Hall

The play began performances April 28 at Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Legendary Restaurateur Keith McNally Reveals His Favorite Celebrity Customer and “The Biggest Pain in the Ass” by Lexy Perez

The notoriously unfiltered Brit, who just authored a spicy new memoir,wants Lauren Sánchez to know there’s no hard feelings, even if she is “a bit silly.”

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:00AM
Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Nathan Lane Teases Broadway Return with Director Joe Mantello

With 3 Tony Awards and numerous Broadway credits under his belt, Nathan Lane is heading back to The Great White Way. "Not next season, but the following I will be making a return," the perfo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:54AM

Michael Fabisch, Jackie Burns, Rob McClure, Savy Jackson Will Lead Muny Dear Evan Hansen by Andrew Gans

Rob Ruggiero will direct the Tony-winning musical at the 2025 Tony-winning Regional Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM

Tom Francis Is Ready to Flex His Muscles for Hollywood by Seija Rankin

The Hollywood Reporter's latest "Person of Interest" is the British actor who has already taken the stage by storm in Broadway's 'Sunset Boulevard,' but now wants more on-screen challenges a…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:45AM

Two More Weeks of Fat Cat Killers in nyc by Adam Szymkowicz

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SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 10:26AM
Friday, May 9, 2025 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Tituss Burgess, Donna Murphy, Savion Glover, Nathan Lee Graham, More Will Be Presenters at Chita Rivera Awards by Andrew Gans

Stephen Schwartz will present the Lifetime Achievement Award to Ben Vereen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

WNET to Stream Broadway Shows, Concerts, and Liza Minnelli Documentary As Part of Broadway and Beyond by Diep Tran

Beyond PBS, WNET also has arts programming just for New York and New Jersey residents.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

Chaka Khan Bio Musical I'm Every Woman Sets 2026 London Premiere by Logan Culwell-Block

Racky Plews is directing the new jukebox show, which features a book by Nia T. Hill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

DEATH BECOMES HER Partners With Local Artists to Create Work Inspired By the Show

The Broadway production of Death Becomes Her has partnered with a curated group of contemporary NYC artists for a brand-new “Artists on Artists” series, aimed to create new, original wor…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:18AM
Friday, May 9, 2025 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Patrick Page Launches Shakespeare Training Studio For Actors

Tony Award nominee and Broadway veteran Patrick Page is launching Studio 2B, a new training ground dedicated exclusively to the performance of Shakespearean text. Designed for both aspiring …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:48AM

West End Flea Market 2025 Confirms Star-Studded Line-Up and Show Stalls by Staff Writer

Acting for Others has announced the return of the West End Flea Market, taking place on Saturday 17 May 2025 at St Paul’s Church and Churchyard, Covent Garden

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:46AM

Pirates! The Penzance Musical review [Broadway] - Man in Chair

It is assumed that adapter Rupert Holmes has an inordinately low opinion of the intelligence of Broadway audiences. Slashing through the wittiest ...

SOURCE: Google at 08:44AM

Broadway star Felicia Curry's concert set for June 16 at TheaterWorks Hartford - CTPost

Felicia Curry in "Sandra." Contributed/Courtesy of TheaterWorks Harvard. Off Broadway, she reopened the iconic Billie Holiday Theater as Undine in ...

SOURCE: Google at 08:44AM

4 ways your ad agency’s design team should be using AI by Kelly Ganning

AI shouldn’t replace the creative work of your art department, but it can speed it up.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:30AM

Natasha Lyonne remains unconventional as a sleuth in ‘Poker Face’ and in her career by Tribune News Service

LOS ANGELES — Her hair is red, voluminous and wild. She walks with a swagger. Her voice is raspy, and not in a sexy kind of Lauren Bacall way, but more like Peter Falk. Long before finding…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 08:15AM

Michael Fabisch, Jackie Burns, Rob McClure, and More Will Lead DEAR EVAN HANSEN at the Muny

Michael Fabisch, Jackie Burns, Maggie Lakis, Rob McClure, Afra Sophia Tully, Joshua Bess, Bryan Munar and Savy Jackson will star in Dear Evan Hansen at the Muny this summer. Dear Evan Hansen…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:12AM

Laugh at First Sight: A Preview of “First Date Comedy Gameshow” at the Laugh Factory by Carl Kozlowski

By choosing an audience member to come on stage and pick a comic to have a date with, "First Date Comedy Gameshow" at the Laugh Factory takes the idea of the first date to a whole other leve…

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM

What keeps Tony Award-winning costume designer Gregg Barnes going by Ruthie Fierberg

Barnes shares his personal story as well as industry lessons learned as a guide for novices and seasoned pros alike.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:00AM
Friday, May 9, 2025 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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ToB: Friday, May 9, 2025 | Heath Saunders on Asolo Rep’s ‘Superstar’ by Matt Tamanini

‘Les Mis’ Cast to Boycott Trump, ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Tour Announces Full Cast, Matt Chats With Heath Saunders Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

AMC Networks Reports 10.2 Million Streaming Subscribers, Changes to Sub Counts by Caitlin Huston

The company is now only reporting paid streaming subscribers and not including those who are part of broader linear packages.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:53AM

Concord acquires Broadway Licensing Global and its family of imprints by Andy Lefkowitz

The acquisition includes Broadway Licensing, Dramatists Play Service, Playscripts and Stage Rights.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 07:45AM

Iconic ’80s TV show ‘Miami Vice’ is getting a big-screen reboot. Here’s what we know by Tribune News Service

MIAMI — It’s time to haul those pastels out of storage. “Miami Vice” is making a comeback. Again. A big-screen project is in the works more than three decades after the iconic TV sho…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:30AM

54.60 Africa Announces Full Cast and Creative Team Ahead of World Premiere at Arcola Theatre by Staff Writer

Arcola Theatre and The Elufowoju jr Ensemble have announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of 54.60 Africa, conceived and directed by Femi Elufowoju jr

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 07:06AM

Blue/Orange and TWO Join Greenwich Theatre’s 2025 Line-Up by Staff Writer

Greenwich Theatre has announced two powerful additions to its 2025 programme: Blue/Orange by Joe Penhall and TWO by Jim Cartwright

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 07:06AM

Giant, Harold Pinter Theatre review - incendiary Roald Dahl drama with topical bite by Helen Hawkins

John Lithgow gives a masterclass in delivering a 'human booby trap' When Mark Rosenblatt was preparing his debut play, the miseries of the assault on Gaza were still over the horizon. Now th…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 07:06AM

Here We Are, National Theatre review - Sondheim's sensational swan song by Matt Wolf

The late composer bids farewell with a show made-to-order for now You don't have to be greeting the modern day with a smile unsupported by events in the wider world to have a field day at H…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 07:06AM

Einkvan review – Nobel-winner’s eerie, evocative study of estrangement and solitude by Ryan Gilbey

Coronet theatre, LondonA sinister, clinical chill permeates this beguiling production of a new work by Norwegian dramatist Jon Fosse, aided by clever lighting and a ghostly piano score The d…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:06AM

Black Sabbath – The Ballet to Rock the UK Once Again in Autumn 2025 by Staff Writer

Following a sold-out world premiere in 2023, Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Black Sabbath – The Ballet is set to return with a major UK tour in autumn 2025

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 07:06AM

Wicked Inspires Over 2,400 Young Writers as Winners of National Competition Announced by Staff Writer

The winners of the 2025 Wicked Writers: Be the Change competition have been revealed, celebrating the creativity and passion of young voices across the UK

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 07:05AM

I’m Every Woman: The Chaka Khan Musical to Make World Premiere at Peacock Theatre in March 2026 by Staff Writer

A brand-new musical celebrating the life and legacy of global music icon Chaka Khan is set to make its world premiere in London next spring

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 07:05AM

New Cast Announced for Hamilton at the Victoria Palace Theatre from June 2025 by Staff Writer

Jeffrey Seller and Cameron Mackintosh have announced new casting for the West End production of Hamilton, with the updated company taking to the stage from Monday 16 June 2025

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 07:04AM

Broadway Games: 2025 Tony Award Nominations Quiz by JK

The 2025 Tony Award Nominations are in, and we've had a week to contemplate the shoo-ins, the surprises and the crazy omissions. That's what this week's quiz is all about! Good luck! Broadw…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:02AM
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Chaka Khan Musical I'M EVERY WOMAN Will Open in London Next Year

I’M EVERY WOMAN THE MUSICAL, the powerful and inspiring life story of the award-winning, multi-platinum selling, global icon, Chaka Khan, will open at The Peacock Theatre in London for a s…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:43AM

Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of Sondheim's Final Work, HERE WE ARE?

Stephen Sondheim’s final work, Here We Are, is directed by two-time Tony Award-winner Joe Mantello with book by Tony Award-nominee David Ives. It is now open at the National Theatre with a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:32AM

Review: HERE WE ARE, National Theatre

Steven Sondheim was so revered that his colleagues anointed with the nickname “God”. Is it sacrilege to criticise him? Here We Are remained in the drafting stage before Sondheim’s deat…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:18AM

Einkvan, Det Norske Teatret, The Coronet Theatre review - alienation times six by David Nice

Estranged father, mother and son each doubled in Jon Fosse’s mesmerising meditation Watching the stricken faces on the split screen, I felt at times like callow Farfrae in Hardy’s The Ma…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 06:06AM

Varroooom! It’s back on the bikes for Ewan and Charley for Europe trek in ‘Long Way Home.’ by The Associated Press

By MARK KENNEDY NEW YORK (AP) — The last time Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman went on a motorcycle adventure, they rode cutting-edge, electric Harley-Davidsons. For their latest trip, th…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Friday, May 9, 2025 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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‘Wicked’ leads the 2025 Golden Trailer Awards with 15 nominations for film, while ‘The Last of Us’ tops TV by Marcus James Dixon

Wicked keeps on defying expectations. The Oscar-winning film adaptation of the popular Broadway musical earned a leading 15 nominations today from the Golden Trailer Awards. Note that these …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 05:38AM

Hamlet Hail to the Thief is a discordant union of Shakespeare and Radiohead

There’s more madness than method to an ambitious adaptation at Aviva Studios, Manchester

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 05:37AM

Met Gala 2025 Posts Blockbuster Livestream Numbers: 1.2 Billion Global Views by Matt Donnelly

Talk about superfine. This year’s Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit — known colloquially as the Met Gala — saw explosive growth in viewership across platforms in 202…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:36AM

Broadway favorites under $80 - New Jersey Education Association

Broadway favorites under $80 · Harry Potter and the Cursed Child · Six · Chicago · Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club · Sunset Blvd · Hell's Kitchen · Hadestown.

SOURCE: Google at 05:34AM

Beetlejuice makes 'haunting' waves through Birmingham in Broadway tour - ABC 33/40

"It's Showtime!" BEETLEJUICE the musical is in Birmingham and is making 'haunting' waves and crowds roar at the BJCC Concert Hall in its Broadway ...

SOURCE: Google at 05:34AM

Just in Time review [Broadway] - Man in Chair

Broadway is at its best when even a bio-musical is a solid gold hit. Sterling talents collaborate to bring the story of ill-fated crooner Bobby ...

SOURCE: Google at 05:34AM

Kamala Harris Visits Othello on Broadway - YouTube

... Moreland. (Credit: Othello on Broadway). Kamala Harris Visits Othello on Broadway. 466 views · 6 hours ago ...more. Playbill. 233K. Subscribe.

SOURCE: Google at 05:06AM

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 9, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 9, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: Photos: Sondheim's HERE WE ARE Makes …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06AM

Breast Cancer Thriver Kara Lindsay Sings 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!' at Janice Jam Cancer Benefit

Breast Cancer Thriver Kara Lindsay Sings 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!' at Janice Jam Cancer Benefit. 385 views · 12 hours ago ...more. Playbill. 233K.

SOURCE: Google at 05:06AM

The 2025 Toronto Theatre Critics Award Winners are… by Ross

Mahabharata and A Strange Loop lead the way in the 2025 Toronto Theatre Critics Awards Toronto, ON – The Canadian premiere of the groundbreaking musical A Strange Loop and a bold new retel…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 05:00AM
Friday, May 9, 2025 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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HERE WE ARE Lyttelton, SE1 by Libby Purves and Friends

AFFLUENZA APOCALYPSE       As Aubrey de Mandeville puts it in the great Antrobus books, “God, here’s a strange lozenge-shaped affair!”   Buñuel meets Monty Python,  courtesy of …

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 04:57AM
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Carolina Bianchi’s Last Play Knocked Her Unconscious. ‘The Brotherhood’ Is Tougher. by Laura Cappelle

Carolina Bianchi created a storm by drugging herself onstage at the beginning of a trilogy about sexual assault. Her latest play, “The Brotherhood,” asks what happens next.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:02AM

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