‘Operation Mincemeat’: Next Stop, The World by Jeryl Brunner

The madcap musical spy story, which began at a 77-seat theater and became a West End and Broadway sensation, is now embarking on a world tour.

Review: Bowl EP at the Vineyard Theatre by Loren Noveck

A bravura performance anchors this explosion of kinetic energy. Loren Noveck reviews. The post Review: Bowl EP at the Vineyard Theatre appeared first on Exeunt Magazine NYC.

Review Roundup: Maya Hawke Stars In EURYDICE Off-Broadway

Maya Hawke, known to television audiences for her role as Robin in Netflix's Stranger Things, makes her Off-Broadway debut in Sarah Ruhl's Eurydice, alongside Brian d'Arcy James and Caleb Eb…

Kerry Washington and Kara Young to star in ‘The Whoopi Monologues’ as part of Lincoln Center Theater’s 2025-26 season by Hayley Levitt For Broadway.com

Lincoln Center Theater has announced its 2025-26 season programming, the inaugural season under the artistic direction of Lear deBessonet.

RENT (Arden): Revisiting a 90s La boheme by Kathryn Osenlund

Jonathan Larson,  who wrote the book, lyrics, and music in 1994, described Rent as a Rock Opera The post RENT (Arden): Revisiting a 90s La boheme appeared first on phindie.

Pedicab Disruptions in Theater District Prompt Outcry as City Council Bill Gains Momentum

According to a new report in The New York Post, a growing chorus of performers, theater workers, and Midtown residents is speaking out against the disruptive presence of pedicabs in the Broa…

The Imaginary Invalid: Moliére Classic in Robust Good Health and Humor by David Finkle

★★★★☆ Jesse Berger scrupulously directs Jeffrey Hatcher's adaptation, Mark Linn-Baker heading smart cast The post The Imaginary Invalid: Moliére Classic in Robust Good Health and …

Eurydice by Kendra Jones

Sarah Ruhl's Eurydice is a poetic net capturing the sorrow and magic felt when simultaneously falling in love with a partner and still grieving a beloved. This play digs into grief: how it r…

‘Eurydice’ Review: Maya Hawke in the Underworld by Laura Collins-Hughes

The actress stars in Sarah Ruhl’s reimagining of this classic myth, with a focus on a daughter’s reunion with her beloved father after death.

“The Imaginary Invalid” Proves Laughter’s the Best Medicine by Ron Fassler

By Ron Fassler . . . Satirical comedy has been around a long time (Plautus, anybody?) which often means contemporizing Golden Oldies is essential so we can be in on the jokes. Of late, playw…

EURYDICE **1/2 by Barry Gordin

By Samuel L. Leiter June 2, 2025: It’s a bitter irony that, only days after the passing of Barry Gordin, Theater Life’s beloved editor-in-chief, the first two shows I’m reviewing for…

THE IMAGINARY INVALID ** 1/2 by Barry Gordin

By Samuel L. Leiter June 2, 2025: Molière’s 1673 farce, The Imaginary Invalid, has had perhaps half a dozen professional New York revivals over the past century, most of short duration,…

Review: Maya Hawke Gets a Second Chance at Love—and Blows It—in Eurydice

Maya Hawke glistens in absurdist, unbalanced ‘Eurydice’ (Off Broadway review) by Thom Geier

There is something about ancient Greek stories that continues to resonate with us millennia later. Nearly a quarter century ago, a young playwright named Sarah Ruhl decided to tackle the leg…

Cynthia Erivo Responds to Backlash Over Her Jesus Casting in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Musical by Carly Thomas

The 'Wicked' star will take on the titular role for three nights at the Hollywood Bowl.

The Harlem Doll Palace by Wendy Caster

Lenon Hoyte (Aunt Len) was the founder and proprietor of Aunt Len’s Doll and Toy Museum in Harlem. She died in 1999. In the amazing Harlem Doll Palace, which just finished a run at the HER…

The Imaginary Invalid by Wendy Caster

In the late 1970s, The Public Theater presented the Yale Rep production of Sganarelle: An Evening of Molière Farces. It was a wonderful evening. One performer was particularly good: Mark L…

Video: GODDESS Stars Amber Iman and Austin Scott Perform, 'Near You'; Final Extension Announced

The Public Theater has announced a final extension for Goddess, the acclaimed new musical currently playing downtown. Originally slated to close earlier this month, the production will now r…

The Imaginary Invalid by Tulis McCall

By Tulis McCall Red Bull’s “Imaginary Invalid” is a perfection of a confection that will soothe the blues we are all experiencing.  I PROMISE it will make you laugh.  It made me laug…

Review: The Imaginary Invalid at New World Stages by Juliet Hindell

A laugh a minute is no exaggeration in Red Bull Theater's new adaptation of the classic Molière farce. Juliet Hindell reviews. The post Review: The Imaginary Invalid at New World Stages app…

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Herbert Migdoll, Joffrey Ballet Photographer for Half a Century, Dies at 90 by Adam Nossiter

His photos and graphic design for the Chicago-based company cemented its artistic reputation. He also painted and served as Dance Magazine’s art director.

Cul de Sac post-show video and photos: How to survive in the middle of nowhere (aka Zone 6) by Terri Paddock

How exercised do you get over the spacing of streetlights? David Shopland wrote his new play Cul de Sac with Londoners in mind, after overhearing an illuminating streetlights conversation be…

Boston Ballet’s “Swan Lake” comes to The Music Center by Pauline Adamek

Considered one of the most important and iconic ballets in the classical repertoire, Swan Lake represents a perfect storm of music, dance, and drama. Composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, an…

Off-Broadway's Goddess Gets 2nd, Final Extension by Logan Culwell-Block

Amber Iman, Nick Rashad Burroughs, and Austin Scott star in the work, with music and lyrics by Michael Thurber.

Becky’s New Car by Steven Morris

The post Becky’s New Car appeared first on Stage Raw - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

Review: The Watch at The Glitch by Greg Stewart

Review: The Watch at The Glitch "an exceptional example of what fringe theatre can achieve"

WICKED: FOR GOOD Trailer to Debut Online Following Theatrical Screenings

Following its exclusive debut in theaters this Wednesday, NBC has confirmed that the long-awaited trailer for Wicked: For Good will drop online this week. Though an exact time was not reveal…

Patti LuPone controversy, explained: The comments, the backlash, the apology and what’s next by Mia McNiece

Patti LuPone, the legendary and often outspoken three-time Tony Award winner, has found herself at the center of a major controversy following remarks made in a The New Yorker interview publ…

Brick Theater’s T4T Fest to Amplify Trans Voices by American Theatre Editors

The festival, running June 3-8 at the Brick, plans to feature work by trans artists for trans audiences.

Who Will Win at the 2025 Tony Awards?

The 78th Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday, June 18, 2025. It's the biggest awards show of the Broadway season and it closes out a long awards season for Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals …

Cynthia Erivo Responds to Criticism Over JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Casting at Hollywood Bowl

Cynthia Erivo has responded to criticism surrounding her casting as Jesus in the upcoming production of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl. Speaking to Billboard, the Tony and Emmy…

Video: Broadway Stars on What Pride Means to Them – Jinkx Monsoon, Jonathan Groff & More

Happy Pride month! Today and every day, we celebrate the voices, stories, and brilliance of the LGBTQIA+ community — on stage and beyond. Watch a video of Jinkx Monsoon, Jonathan Groff, Le…

L.A. Theatre Works Launches Global Streaming Service of Audio Plays by Margaret Hall

The subscription service offers global access to more than 400 titles, with more added every month.

‘Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha’: A clown’s hilarious and profound therapy session (Off Broadway review) by Thom Geier

Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha, now playing at the Public Theater after successful runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and the Soho Playhouse, is the kind of sui generis solo performance that will have you d…

Lincoln Center Theatre Announces 2025-2026 Season

Kara Young and Kerry Washington will take the stage in a series of monologues written by Whoopi Goldberg as part of Lincoln Center Theater’s 2025-2026 season. The season marks the first fu…

Video: Jean Smart Is Glad to Be Back on Broadway in CALL ME IZZY

Jean Smart is back on Broadway for the first time in 25 years! She's starring in the world premiere of Call Me Izzy, now running at Studio 54. Written by Jamie Wax and directed by Sarna Lapi…

Gabriel Ebert Goes Back to School, and the Tonys, with John Proctor is the Villain by Kathy Henderson

Students of Tony Awards trivia can savor a fun tidbit this year: In the spirit of Fosse and Verdon, husband-and-wife Gabriel Ebert and Danya Taymor are nominated for acting in and directing …

Tony First-Timers: For Oh, Mary!'s Conrad Ricamora, Getting Cole Escola to Behave Is the Only Win He's After by Hayley Levitt

Exactly one year ago, Conrad Ricamora, Oh, Mary!’s Tony-nominated Abe Lincoln, learned his lesson: “I made the mistake of listening to friends.” He was in contention for a 2024 Tony n…

Sunset Boulevard, Maybe Happy Ending, Gypsy and More Nominated Productions to Perform at the Tony Awards by Hayley Levitt

The 78th Annual Tony Awards, taking the Radio City Music Hall stage on June 8, will feature performances from this year's nominated new musicals and revivals. The roster of performing produc…

They're Ready for Their Close-Up! See Exclusive Portraits of the 2025 Broadway.com Audience Choice Award Winners by Broadway.com

Norma Desmond isn't the only one ready for her close-up. The fan favorites of the 2024-25 Broadway season gathered on May 29 for the Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards and snapped a few stu…

Kerry Washington and Kara Young to Star in The Whoopi Monologues as Part of Lincoln Center Theater's 2025-26 Season by Hayley Levitt

Lincoln Center Theater has announced its 2025-26 season programming, the inaugural season under the artistic direction of Lear deBessonet. “I am honored to welcome these beautiful artists…

REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES to Host Special Week Celebrating the Show's Fans

Real Women Have Curves will hold a celebration of the musical's fans between June 3 and June 8, with special activations happening each night at The James Earl Jones Theatre. The week, calle…

Theater Mu Names Fran de Leon New Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

De Leon succeeds Lily Tung Crystal and interim artistic director Katie Bradley, and will lead the Midwest’s largest Asian American theatre company alongside managing director Ann Thu T. Ph…

Irish & Brazilian Samba by Holli Harms

This was an astonishing evening created by Colin Harte and Dana Monteiro with their fusion of Irish and Brazilian Samba. Here was proof of the power of music, the instrumental and the vocal,…

‘Real Women Have Curves’ will host weeklong series of special programming by Michael Abourizk

The post-show events will occur in the week leading up to the 2025 Tony Awards.

Kerry Washington, Kara Young to Star in The Whoopi Monologues for Lincoln Center Theater by Logan Culwell-Block

The Off-Broadway production is part of the company's newly announced 2025-2026 season, the first under new Artistic Director Lear deBessonet.

Kerry Washingon, Kara Young to Star in The Whoopi Monologues for Lincoln Center Theater by Logan Culwell-Block

The Off-Broadway production is part of the company's newly announced 2025-2026 season, the first under new Artistic Director Lear deBessonet.

Wicked Alum Hannah Corneau Is Currently Directing The Wizard of Oz by Dylan Parent

One of Broadway's former Elphabas is taking big swings in her return to Oz.

Photos: Cynthia Erivo and Lisa Ann Walter Visit REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES

Cynthia Erivo and Lisa Ann Walter visited Real Women Have Curves on Broadway this weekend. Check out photos of them visiting the cast here! Real Women Have Curves is now playing at the James…

Whoopi Goldberg’s ‘The Whoopi Monologues’ (Without Whoopi) And Acclaimed ‘Kyoto’ Join ‘Ragtime’ In Upcoming Lincoln Center Theater Seaso by Greg Evans

Lincoln Center Theater’s 2025-2026 season both on Broadway and Off Off Broadway has some surprises in store: Among the productions joining the previously announced Broadway revival of the …

‘Buena Vista Social Club’ to release original Broadway cast recording by Hayley Levitt For Broadway.com

The album is produced by Dean Sharenow and David Yazbek, co-produced by Marco Paguia and Orin Wolf and executive produced by Allan Williams.

GLP Creos Washlights Used at this Year’s Eurovision Song Contest by Pr Agency

Tim Routledge became one of the first production designers to specify GLP’s new versatile and supercharged Creos – part of a cornucopia of lighting that animated Florian Wieder’s corus…

Laura Donnelly Played 2 Characters in The Hills of California. And Audiences Didn't Realize It by Andrew Gans

The Jez Butterworth play is nominated for seven Tonys, including one for Donnelly's heartbreaking performance.

The Whoopi Monologues to Star Kerry Washington and Kara Young

How to Watch CNN's Presentation of Broadway's GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK

On Saturday, June 7, CNN will broadcast live the penultimate performance of Good Night, and Good Luck from Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre. At 7 pm ET, the performance will air live on CN…

Who Won at the Drama Desk Awards? Check Out What the Winners Had To Say

Maybe Happy Ending led the pack with six wins at the Drama Desk Awards Sunday night, which were held at NYU Skirball and hosted by Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess. In addition to Outstandin…

Kerry Washington and Kara Young in THE WHOOPI MONOLOGUES and More Set for LCT 25-26 Season

Lincoln Center Theater has revealed its 2025-2026 season of productions in the Vivian Beaumont, Mitzi E. Newhouse, and Claire Tow Theaters, along with a variety of expanded programming offer…

Taylor Louderman, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, John-Andrew Morrison set for reading of Tom Jones jukebox musical by Michael Abourizk

Luke Sheppard will direct the musical comedy, titled “What’s New Pussycat?”

Photos: Jackie Burns and More in 'Country' CATS at Casa Mañana

The finale of Casa Mañana’s 2024-25 Broadway Season puts a Texas twist on a Broadway classic. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS is one of the most distinctive and longest-running Broadway musi…

Stephen Schwartz to Receive ASCAP Foundation Honor During 50th Anniversary Celebration

The ASCAP Foundation will honor Broadway composer and humanitarian Stephen Schwartz, along with artist and philanthropist Chandrika Tandon, with the ASCAP Foundation Champion Award at its 50…

Video: Inside DEAD OUTLAW's Show-Stopping 'Something From Nothing'

Go inside the creative process behind "Something From Nothing" from Dead Outlaw, which stops the show every night at the Longacre Theatre. This video features composers Erik Della Penna and …

Harvey Weinstein Will Not Testify In New York Retrial by Caitlin Huston

"He wants to testify, and we respect that. But the courtroom isn’t just about truth — it’s also strategy,” a spokesperson for the former Hollywood mogul said.

Ready for her close-up: Nicole Scherzinger takes the lead in Tony odds for Best Actress in a Musical by David Buchanan

For the first time since the Tony Award nominations were announced, Nicole Scherzinger has taken the lead in Gold Derby’s odds to win Best Actress in a Musical. In this incredibly competit…

Maybe Happy Ending, Buena Vista Social Club, and More to Perform at Tonys

Laurie Roldan: A Song For You – The Music of Karen Carpenter at The Green Room 42 by Edward Kliszus

In an era when the world feels increasingly fractured and complex, Laurie Roldan arrived at The Green Room 42 like a beacon of comfort and hope. Her tribute to Karen Carpenter, "A Song For Y…

Exclusive: Tony Nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers Sings 'Something to Shout About' from BOOP! THE MUSICAL

Need something other than the Tony Awards to shout about this week? BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you an exclusive performance from Tony nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers. Watch is she is …

Taylor Louderman, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, John-Andrew Morrison to Lead What's New Pussycat? Readings by Andrew Gans

Luke Sheppard will direct the new musical, mashing up the novel Tom Jones with songs made famous by the singer of the same name.

Video: Jonathan Groff Dishes on the Most Important Relationship in His Life by Margaret Hall

The Tony winner looks back on his career—from Spring Awakening to Just in Time, and how he landed Hamilton by accident.

Tony Award 2025 Watch Parties You Can Attend Around NYC by Meg Masseron

Though a ticket to the illustrious event at Radio City may be hard to obtain, there's no shortage of celebrations to attend solo or with friends.

Inside the Drama Desk Awards: Sarah Snook, Nicole Scherzinger, Jasmine Amy Rogers and more on theater’s big night by Mia McNiece

Maybe Happy Ending won big at the 69th annual Drama Desk Awards on Sunday night, earning a total of six trophies at the only awards show to recognize talent from Broadway, off-Broadway and o…

Buena Vista Social Club to Get Original Broadway Cast Recording

Which Shows Are Performing at the 2025 Tony Awards? by Logan Culwell-Block

Find out which musicals you can see numbers from at Broadway's biggest night June 8.

‘Maybe Happy Ending’ dominates the 2025 Drama Desk Awards with 6 wins, ‘Boop!’ and ‘Gypsy’ stage upsets by Sam Eckmann

Winners of the 2025 Drama Desk Awards were announced at a ceremony on June 1, hosted by Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess. These awards are unique in that Broadway, off-Broadway, and off-off …

Video: Stephanie J. Block and Adrian Dunbar Perform 'Wunderbar' from KISS, ME KATE Proshot

PBS Great Performances recently shared a new clip from the West End proshot of Kiss Me, Kate, starring Tony Winner Stephanie J. Block. In the clip, divorced couple Lilli (Block) and Fred (Ad…

Making Broadway’s Mind Flayer: How ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ Brought Netflix’s Scariest Monster to Life by Jordan Moreau

Just like the Netflix series, Broadway’s “Stranger Things: The First Shadow” is full of terrifying monsters, breath-taking special effects and it’s up for several top prizes this awa…

‘Downton Abbey’ teases its ‘Grand Finale,’ ‘Nobody Wants This’ S2 gets a release date, and more of today’s top stories by Kevin P. Sullivan

Gold Derby's top news stories for June 2, 2025. Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale debuts teaser trailer After six seasons of TV and two movies, the Crawley family are back for what appears to …

Disney Lays Off Several Hundred Employees in Cost-Cutting Measure by Caitlin Huston

The teams impacted include marketing for film and television, as well as TV publicity, casting and development and corporate financial operations.

Photos: See the Winners at The 2025 Drama Desk Awards

Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess hosted the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards at 7:30pm ET at NYU Skirball. See photos of the winners here! In keeping with the Drama Desk’s mission, the nomina…

Cynthia Erivo Teases Elphaba's Evolution in WICKED: FOR GOOD: 'She Is Delicious In This Next One'

Following her acclaimed turn as Elphaba in the first part of the Wicked film adaptation, Cynthia Erivo is shedding light on how her character evolves in Wicked: For Good, hitting theaters la…

Taylor Louderman and More to Star in WHAT'S NEW PUSSYCAT? Industry Presentation

Industry presentations of What’s New Pussycat? will be held at New 42 Studios on June 25th and 26th. Written by Tony Award-winner Joe DiPietro (Nice Work If You Can Get It, Diana, Memphis)…

Video: Meet the Tony-Nominated Composers of 2025

Watch as we chat with Tony nominated composers: Hue Park and Will Aronson (Maybe happy Ending), David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna (Dead Outlaw), Noel Carey and Julia Mattison (Death Becomes …

Out of the Box’s Vivian Bayubay to Star in Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas

Sex, Lies, and Hollywood Dreams Collide in Craig Lucas’s Disturbing Shocker, ‘THE DYING GAUL,’ Now Playing at Island City Stage by Mindy Leaf

Compromise your principles for the almighty dollar. Would you do it? How far would you go? What about the repercussions? … For yourself? Your family? Society at large? Nowadays, it feels l…

Video: Jackie Burns Sings 'Memory' from Casa Mañana's Country Production of CATS

Watch Jackie Burns sing 'Memory from final production of Casa Mañana's 2024/25 season, which puts a Texas twist on a Broadway classic. Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS is one of the most distinct…

June on the London Stage: Stereophonic, Fiddler on the Roof and Hercules Kick Off Summer in the West End by Matt Wolf

Summer is approaching, and with it the return to the stage of a Disney demi-God, in a notably busy month that includes the local premiere of a vaunted Tony winner and a commercial transfer f…

Carving Up Dana Carvey by Trav S.D.

June 2 is the birthday of Charlie Watts, Johnny Weissmuller, Jerry Mathers, Marvin Hamlisch, Max Showalter, Kevin Brownlow, Cagliostro, June MacCloy, Leopoldo Fregoli, and Valaida Snow, et a…

Drama Desk Awards 2025: Maybe Happy Ending Wins Big, Audra McDonald, Sarah Snook, Jasmine Amy Rogers Among Top Honorees by Broadway.com

The winners of the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced in a ceremony at NYU Skirball on June 1. Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess co-hosted the event, which celebrated the 2024-25 s…

Buena Vista Social Club to Release Original Broadway Cast Recording by Hayley Levitt

Buena Vista Social Club, currently nominated for 10 Tony Awards, will release its original Broadway cast recording digitally on June 6. A physical CD will be available on July 25, with a v…

Watch: Go Behind the Scenes of Staging, Designing Broadway's Maybe Happy Ending by Logan Culwell-Block

2025 Tony nominees Michael Arden and Dane Laffrey join stage manager Justin Scribner for a look at how they took the musical from the script to the stage.

How to Watch and Stream the 2025 Tony Awards With or Without Cable by Logan Culwell-Block

Whether watching in the U.S. or overseas, get ready for Broadway's biggest night with these TV and streaming options.

‘Maybe Happy Ending,’ ‘Gypsy,’ ‘Just in Time’ and more to perform at 2025 Tony Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

The annual celebration of Broadway is scheduled for June 8.

Performances At Tony Awards To Include Every Nominated Musical & Musical Revival, More – See List by Greg Evans

The 78th Annual Tony Awards has set the performances by casts of the current crop of Tony-nominated musicals and musical revivals for the awards ceremony this Sunday. Performances will inclu…

Darren Criss, Ariana Grande, & More Urge Congress to Protect LGBTQ+ Youth

Broadway alums Ariana Grande, Darren Criss, Alan Cumming, Nathan Lane, Daniel Radcliffe, Sarah Paulson, Sabrina Carpenter, and Orville Peck are among more than 100 signers of an open letter …

GYPSY, DEATH BECOMES HER and More to Perform at the 78th Annual Tony Awards

The 78th Annual Tony Awards will feature performances from the casts of some of this season's most celebrated new musicals and revivals including Buena Vista Social Club, Dead Outlaw, Death …

Video: KISS ME, KATE Cast Performs 'Another Op'nin', Another Show' From PBS Proshot

PBS Great Performances recently shared a new clip from the West End proshot of Kiss Me, Kate, starring Tony Winner Stephanie J. Block. In the clip, the cast of "The Taming of the Shrew" prep…

Blood, Sweat, and Queers by Lydia Rose

In this Czech play, a 1930s transgender/intersex athlete, long forgotten, is brought back to center stage. Yet one can’t help but be disappointed at how little this play actually has to sa…

Jen Colella and Zachary Noah Piser to Headline THE BIG GAY SPEAKEASY

Pride meets prohibition at Joe’s Pub this June 17 with THE BIG GAY SPEAKEASY — a one-night-only theatrical fundraiser celebrating LGBTQ+ history through music, joy, and resistance. Showt…

Rory Bremner review – slick satirist cosies up to Trump, Rees-Mogg and the king by Brian Logan

Assembly Rooms, EdinburghThe impressionist mixes modern politics with blasts from the past in a witty show that sticks to familiar ground Topical comedy meets a trip down memory lane at Rory…

WICKED Movie, OH, MARY! & More Receive Pride Awards Nominations

Stage shows Oh, Mary! and Cabaret, the acclaimed Wicked movie, and Hulu's Mid-Century Modern are among the nominees at the 2025 Pride Awards. According to Variety, the awards serve as a "cel…

Pandora`s Ritual: To “Kill My Darlings” On The Brink Of An Individual Existential Revolution by Ivanka Apostolova Baskar

An interview with Wichi, a theatre director and actor, Athens, Greece Wichi was born in Thessaloniki. They are a director and actor, an honors graduate of the Directing Department of the Dra…

Buena Vista Social Club Will Release a Broadway Album Before the Tony Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

The musical is currently up for 10 2025 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

Patti LuPone, Lea Salonga, 2025/2026 Broadway Touring Season & More Announced For McCallum Theater

The McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert has announced its 2025–2026 season, unveiling a robust lineup of Broadway musicals, concerts, orchestras, dance, comedy, and community programming. Tick…

Photos: Understudy Zak Resnick Follows The Call in Floyd Collins on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Resnick went on for several recent performances of the Adam Guettel-Tina Landau musical in the title role.

Ariana Grande, Pedro Pascal, Daniel Radcliffe, Sabrina Carpenter & Other Big Names Sign Letter To Protect Funding For LGBTQ+ Suicide Prevention by Erik Pedersen

More than 100 celebrities from across the entertainment industry have signed a letter calling for the protection of funding for a federal program that provides emergency crisis support to LG…

Shaping The Moment Towards What it Seemed To Be Becoming: A Conversation with Eliya Smith on her Off-Broadway Debut GRIEF CAMP by Eve Bromberg

  Sitting down to work this afternoon, I selected to play my “On Repeat” playlist on Spotify: a selection of songs, continuously played, curated both by and for  me. As I started this …

Performing Arts News: A Gender-Defying Shakespeare and an Iconic Gay Men’s Chorus or Two, WorldPride 2025 by Anne Valentino

This year Google did not mark the start of Pride month with some whimsical rainbow-colored send-up of its home page, per their usual. If you’ve checked out the National Park Service’s St…

Hot Tickets of the Week: SMASH, RAGTIME, and More

Ready to see your next Broadway show? Of course you are! Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, starting June 2, 202…

Darren Criss Could Have A Bunch Of Maybe Happy Endings On Tony Awards Night – The Deadline Q&A by Greg Evans

SPOILER ALERT: The final paragraphs of the following interview contain details about the ending of Maybe Happy Ending TV has been good to Darren Criss. He found fame on Glee and critical ac…

2025 Drama Desk Awards Announced, Maybe Happy Ending Wins Six Categories

Maybe Happy Ending? Stageworthy News of the Week by Jonathan Mandell

“Maybe Happy Ending,” which leading up to the Tonys this coming Sunday has won best musical in a slew of other New York theater awards (Outer Critics Circle, Drama Critics Circle, Drama …

Edinburgh Fringe Preview: Basically Nocturnal at Gilded Balloon Patter House (Blether) by Staff Writer

Fresh from a sell-out run in Australia, award-winning performer Thomas Currie brings his electric late-night cabaret Basically Nocturnal to Fringe

BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Will Release Original Broadway Cast Recording

BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB will released an Original Broadway Cast Recording digitally on June 6th. The CD will be available on July 25th, with vinyl release later in 2025. Produced by Dean Sha…

Interview: Breakout Star Patrick Ball on Hamlet, The Pitt, and the High-Wire Act of Doing Both at Once

Maybe Happy Ending Wins Six Drama Desk Awards, Leading Ladies Carry the Night and More; Read Full List of Winners by Broadway.com

The winners of the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced in a ceremony at NYU Skirball on June 1. Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess co-hosted the event, which celebrated the 2024-25 s…

Listen: The Playbill Podcast Predicts the 2025 Tony Award Winners With Critics Adam Feldman and Elysa Gardner by Logan Culwell-Block

Hear from the experts on how they think Broadway's biggest night will go down this year.

Get a 1st Look at The Little Mermaid at Paper Mill Playhouse by Meg Masseron, Andrew Gans

Hillary Fisher stars in Alan Menken and and Howard Ashman's beloved Disney musical.

Goodspeed Musicals Appoints Vanessa Logan as New Managing Director by Meg Masseron

Logan most recently served as the executive director of the Texas Ballet Theatre.

Adam Kantor, Samantha Massell, John Rapson Will Lead Talk of the Town Musical Reading by Andrew Gans

Mark Shanahan will direct the new musical from Jeffrey Stock, Andrew Bentley, and Eve Potts.

The Drama Desk Awards Are Going National by Logan Culwell-Block

The theatrical honors will unveil a new ceremony format in 2027.

Photos: Olivier Nominee Rob Madge and Bridgerton's Hannah Dodd in London Cabaret by Andrew Gans

The West End revival will celebrate its 1,500th performance at the Kit Kat Club this summer.

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players to present H.M.S. Pinafore, Utopia Limited, More in 2025-2026 Season by Natan Zamansky

The company's 51st season marks the company's first under incoming Artistic Director James Mills.

Pride Plays Comes to D.C. for WorldPride by American Theatre Editors

Michael Urie and the festival's co-founders are bringing Pride Plays to the nation’s capital for this year’s 50th anniversary of WorldPride.

DEATH BECOMES HER vs. MINCEMEAT Battle For Best Ensemble In The BWW Awards; Last Chance To Vote!

This is the last chance to vote for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by …

Photos/Video: STRANGER THINGS Season 5 First Look, Official Date Announcement

This past weekend, Stranger Things stars Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, and Caleb McLaughlin took the stage at Netflix's Tudum live event to pay homage to the show’s lasting legacy. With the…

Making Jack Goode by Trav S.D.

I’ve come across the occasional mention of this chap, who appears to have been well-regarded by contemporaries, so we include him now in our annals. Jack Goode a.k.a. Jack Good (Irwin Thom…

Theatre Review: ‘Picasso at the Lapin Agile’ at Vagabond Players by Abigail Dobry

What happens when two geniuses, one of art and one of science, end up at the same bar in Paris in 1904? Written by Steve Martin, “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” fictionalizes the meeting be…

Hold On To Your Butts Returns to the West End for Limited Summer Run at Arts Theatre by Staff Writer

Following a triumphant UK tour and previous London seasons, the critically acclaimed parody Hold On To Your Butts is set to return to the West End this summer

Video: Broadway Celebrates the Unveiling of Terrence McNally Way

Just last week, East 9th street between Broadway and University Place was officially co-named Terrence McNally Way in honor of the late legendary playwright Terrence McNally, who proudly liv…

Pedro Pascal, Ariana Grande and Dua Lipa Sign Open Letter Supporting Federal Funding for LGBTQ+ Youth Suicide Prevention by Marc Malkin

Pedro Pascal, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa and Sabrina Carpenter are among the more than 100 celebrities who have signed an open letter calling for the protection of $50 million in federal funds …

Review Roundup: TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) at A.R.T.

A.R.T.’s North American premiere of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) is playing now at A.R.T.'s Loeb Drama Center in Harvard Square, Cambridge. Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty s…

Kristin Chenoweth-Led THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Tickets Go On Sale This Week

The Queen of Versailles, starring Kristin Chenoweth and F. Murray Abraham, has announced its on sale dates. Directed by Tony Award winner Michael Arden with music and lyrics by Academy Award…

Predictions: Who Will Win Best Director, Choreographer, Score, and Book Tonys in 2025?

Photos: New York City's East 9th Street Is Officially Now Terrence McNally Way by Meg Masseron

The unveiling ceremony featured appearances by Brian Stokes Mitchell, Jonathan Groff, Brandon Uranowitz, and more.

InfoComm 2025 Preview Roundup by Plsn Staff

InfoComm 2025 is coming up, June 7 - 13, with exhibits happening June 11 - 13 at the Orange County Convention Center, West Building | Orlando, FL. Here's a roundup of the news from manufact…

Guntram, Zemlinskys Zimmer, and More: What’s Happening in Classic Arts This Week by Natan Zamansky

Stay up to date with the best of dance, opera, concert music, and more in NYC.

Jean Carlos Salazar: Call Him 'Mister Connecticut' by Frank Rizzo

Jean Carlo Salazar believes that self-belief is essential, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. At 26, Salazar, a resident of East Haven, emphasizes the importance of faith in …

The Winners of the 2025 Drama Desk Awards are… by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: The Winners of the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards The winners of the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced last night, Sunday, June 1st, hosted by Debra…

Photos: East 9th Street is Officially Renamed Terrence McNally Way

On Friday, May 30, East 9th street between Broadway and University Place was officially co-named Terrence McNally Way in honor of the late legendary playwright Terrence McNally, who proudly …

THE OUTSIDERS Releases New Block of Tickets Through April 5

The Outsiders has released of a new block of single tickets for performances through April 5, 2026 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, with group reservations accepted through July 19, 2026. T…

Tim Routledge Features Ayrton Fixtures at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 by Pr Agency

The Eurovision Song Contest is now one of the biggest, brightest and most colorful live productions in the world, and the 2025 edition boasted the biggest rig in Eurovision history. Ayrton f…

‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Takes 6 Drama Desks–Are the Tonys Next? by Joey Moser

Outstanding Play Blood of the Lamb, by Arlene Hutton Deep Blue Sound, by Abe Koogler Grangeville, by Samuel D. Hunter John Proctor is the Villain, by Kimberly Belflower Liberation, by Bess W…

Some Pix from Last Night's Drama Desk Awards by Frank Rizzo

First Look: Hannah Dodd and Rob Madge in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club by Staff Writer

First look production images have been released of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, featuring Bridgerton star Hannah Dodd as Sally Bowles and Olivier Award nominee Rob Madge as The Emcee

First Look: Production Images Released for In Praise of Love at Orange Tree Theatre by Staff Writer

Orange Tree Theatre has released the first production images for its new staging of Terence Rattigan’s In Praise of Love

First Look: Rehearsal Images Released for Diamonds and Dust at the Emerald Theatre by Staff Writer

A first glimpse into the world of Diamonds and Dust has been revealed, with rehearsal images offering a tantalising preview of the highly anticipated new production

First Look: The Reckoning at Arcola Theatre Unveils Production Images by Staff Writer

Dash Arts has released first-look production images for the world premiere of The Reckoning, a compelling new play by Anastasiia Kosodii and Josephine Burton

Blessings Premieres at Riverside Studios This Autumn by Staff Writer

Following a warmly received debut at the Riverside Bitesize Festival, Sarah Shelton’s Blessings returns to Riverside Studios for its full-length world premiere

Photos: Rob Madge and Hannah Dodd in CABARET in London

All new photos have been released of Bridgerton star Hannah Dodd as Sally Bowles and Olivier nominee Rob Madge as The Emcee in CABARET at the Kit Kat Club. Check out the photos below! The pa…

A show tune parody lookback - On ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo's apparent political comeback by Fred Landau

 A show tune parody lookback - On ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo's apparent political comeback - There IS very real precedent for a Governor resigning in disgrace in a sex-related scandal where it re…

Exclusive: A.R.T./NY Shares Findings on Space and Real Estate in HEALTH + WEALTH Report

In early May, A.R.T./NY released a first-of-its-kind research publication about the state of the New York City theatre field, called Health + Wealth, Empowering Theatremakers Through Data. T…

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘English’’s Marsha Ginsberg by Ruthie Fierberg

The scenic designer breaks down the elements of the play’s meticulous set.

Love in Action: A Preview of Chicago Tap Theatre’s “For All We Know” at the Edge Theater by Sharon Hoyer

"It’s a continual practice that benefits myself and those around me, and it’s rooted in love.”

There Goes the Neighborhood: A Review of “Neighborhood Watch” at Jackalope Theatre by Tristan Bruns

“Neighborhood Watch,” a play in the style of a sitcom by Rehana Lew Mirza and directed by Kaiser Ahmed, explores what happens when two Muslim men move into a majority white Virginia subu…

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Maybe Happy Ending’’s Will Aronson and Hue Park by Ruthie Fierberg

Breaking down the songwriting and character development in the original Broadway musical

Today on Broadway: Monday, June 2, 2025 by Matt Tamanini

Patti LuPone Responds to Open Letter and Apologizes to Lewis, McDonald; Criss Extends in ‘Maybe Happy Ending’; Gonzalez and Scherzinger Duet on ‘With One Look’ Since 2016, “Today o…

Review: Buena Vista Social Club by JK

Review of the Friday, May 30, 2025 performance at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in New York City. Starring Natalie Venetia Belcon, Julio Monge, Mel Seme, Jainardo Batista Sterling, Isa Anton…

Contest: Win Tickets to Arts for Autism Concert With Stars of WICKED, HAMILTON & More

Enter to win tickets to Broadway’s annual benefit, Arts for Autism with Aladdin’s Genie: Michael James Scott, Aladdin himself: Adam Jacobs, stars from Wicked, Hamilton, The Phantom of th…

Juliet Stevenson admits Nicole Kidman annoyed her by claiming she popularised scientist’s story by Lydia Spencer-Elliott

English actor played Rosalind Franklin three decades before Hollywood star

Tonys 2025: Predictions & Preferences, Don’t Let The Patti LuPone Controversy Detract From A Banner Year On Broadway by Frank J. Avella

Now that Patti LuPone has apologized: forgive her, support her or sharpen your pitchforks, but WAIT until after Broadway’s biggest night. This year’s Tony Awards will be one for the book…

Edinburgh Fringe Preview: Yes, We’re Related at Underbelly Cowgate by Staff Writer

Following a sold-out run at London’s The Other Palace, the award-winning dark comedy Yes, We’re Related comes to Edinburgh offering a hilariously honest examination of the different wa…

Leaning on Creators to Drive Word of Mouth by Situation

The National Museum of Mexican Art

Trinkle MainStage

Smith Theatre, Randolph College

Scene Partners announces long-term plans to produce and expand the Drama Desk Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

Dates have been announced for a special 70th annual celebration in 2026 and a new ceremony format in 2027.

When Robert Rauschenberg Found a Home in Dance by Brian Seibert and George Etheredge

A Trisha Brown company tour recalls a time when Rauschenberg, one of the country’s most influential artists, was changing and being changed by American dance.

Broadway: “Maybe Happy Ending,” “Purpose” Win Drama Desk Awards Before Tony’s, Women Sweep Acting Categories! by Roger Friedman

The Drama Desk Awards just concluded on Broadway. “Maybe Happy Ending” won Best Musical. “Purpose” won Best Play. They will certainly win at the Tony Awards next Sunday. There were t…

Night of a Thousand Judys Plays Joe's Pub June 2 by Andrew Gans

The 13th annual Pride celebration of Judy Garland is honoring Nathan Lee Graham and Jeremy Katz.

The Drama Desk Awards, Red Carpets and Winners by Suzanna Bowling

Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess hosted the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards tonight at NYU Skirball.The stars lined the red carpet.   Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off Broadway the opened…

The Glorious Corner by G. H. Harding

MARVEL CON CANNED- (Via Deadline) Marvel will not need a spot in San Diego Comic-Con’s cavernous Hall H this year, Deadline has confirmed. The news comes as Disney and Marvel last week pus…