Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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World’s best circus performers join all-star cast announced for Sydney premiere of Cirque Alice

The post World’s best circus performers join all-star cast announced for Sydney premiere of Cirque Alice appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 11:37PM

Review: Oh, Honey at Little Egg by Loren Noveck

An exceptional ensemble and a clever site-specific setting enhance Jeana Scotti's emotionally complex play. Loren Noveck reviews. The post Review: Oh, Honey at Little Egg appeared first on E…

SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 11:29PM

Photos: Jonathan Bailey, Kara Young, Helen J. Shen and More Attend TIME100 Next Gala

TIME recently hosted its fourth annual TIME100 Next Gala, celebrating TIME’s list of 100 rising stars who are defining the next generation of leadership in business, entertainment, sports,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:24PM

Review Roundup: BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL at NY City Center

Bat Boy: The Musical is now running at New York City Center through November 9. Bat Boy stars Gabi Carrubba (Shelley Parker), Tom McGowan (Sheriff Reynolds), Jacob Ming-Trent (Reverend Hight…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:24PM
Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Little Bear Ridge Road by Jacob Malizio

Set on the remote edge of a small Idaho town, LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD centers on a razor-tongued aunt and her long-estranged nephew who find themselves suddenly back in each other’s lives �…

SOURCE: Did They Like It? at 10:48PM

Laurie Metcalf Is Riveting in ‘Little Bear Ridge Road’ by Jacob Malizio

As played by a glorious Laurie Metcalf in Samuel D. Hunter’s keen-eyed, compassionate play “Little Bear Ridge Road,” which opened on Thursday night at the Booth Theater, she is also on…

SOURCE: Did They Like It? at 10:47PM

Little Bear Ridge Road, Samuel D. Hunter’s Must-See Broadway Debut by Jacob Malizio

Little Bear Ridge Road is a quietly triumphant debut for Hunter, an American playwright who sees the country we truly inhabit, rather than the one we like to imagine we do. The post Little B…

SOURCE: Did They Like It? at 10:47PM

Laurie Metcalf Shines in a Flawed but Fascinating COVID Story by Jacob Malizio

Moments of big emotion in “Little Bear Ridge Road” don’t fall flat, exactly, but they don’t play to Hunter’s strengths as a writer; he’s better in small, askew gestures. The post…

SOURCE: Did They Like It? at 10:47PM

A Towering Laurie Metcalf Unsettles—and Dazzles—in ‘Little Bear Ridge’ by Jacob Malizio

Little Bear Ridge Road, which runs about 95 minutes (with no intermission), serves as a showcase and masterclass of Metcalf’s acting abilities and command of the stage. Over and over again…

SOURCE: Did They Like It? at 10:47PM

You Won’t Take Your Eyes Off Laurie Metcalf in Little Bear Ridge Road by Jacob Malizio

In Little Bear Ridge Road, Metcalf racks up the hits with ease, though the production feels more like watching home run derby than a full game. I couldn’t escape the nagging sensation, as …

SOURCE: Did They Like It? at 10:47PM

Laurie Metcalf Is Our Greatest Curmudgeon Who Delights by Jacob Malizio

The Orion’s Belt comments prefigure all sorts of big discussions to come about cancer and meth addiction and child abuse. They are the same tropes that other, lesser playwrights stick in t…

SOURCE: Did They Like It? at 10:47PM

Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock star in Samuel D. Hunter’s gorgeous new play. by Jacob Malizio

This production, directed with superb acerbity by Joe Mantello, marks the playwright’s overdue Broadway debut, and it doesn’t disappoint. The play is a multifaceted gem, exquisitely shap…

SOURCE: Did They Like It? at 10:47PM

Small Lives, Writ Large by Jacob Malizio

Hunter is a master at creating these types of indelibly flawed characters, and his sensitive writing is beautifully complemented by Joe Mantello’s typically precise direction and the super…

SOURCE: Did They Like It? at 10:47PM

Destination Uncertain by Jacob Malizio

Now that I am done telling friends to grab tickets to Little Bear Ridge Road, let’s tell you about Samuel D. Hunter’s latest drama, which opened on Thursday at the Booth Theatre. Little …

SOURCE: Did They Like It? at 10:47PM

Australian International Documentary Conference reveals 2026 theme and first look at program line-up

The post Australian International Documentary Conference reveals 2026 theme and first look at program line-up appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 10:39PM

Laurie Metcalf Is Riveting in ‘Little Bear Ridge Road’ by Laura Collins-Hughes

The playwright Samuel D. Hunter makes his Broadway debut with an addition to his Idaho oeuvre, set during the Covid-19 pandemic and its aftermath.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:31PM

Playing Shylock by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

Mark Leiren-Young’s timely one-man show, "Playing Shylock" (formerly called simply "Shylock"), has arrived in New York after its premiere run in Toronto in its new version rewritten around…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 10:29PM

Review Roundup: LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD Opens On Broadway with Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock Star

Find out what the critics are saying about the Broadway production of Little Bear Ridge Road, starring Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock, with direction by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello, Littl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24PM

Reviews Are In for Little Bear Ridge Road on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock are starring after premiering the Samuel D. Hunter play at Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24PM

Little Bear Ridge Road: Small Lives, Writ Large by Frank Scheck

★★★★★ Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock star in Samuel D. Hunter's acclaimed drama, previously seen at Steppenwolf Theatre Company The post Little Bear Ridge Road: Small Lives, Writ L…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 10:00PM

‘Little Bear Ridge Road’ Theater Review: Laurie Metcalf Is in Blazing Form and Micah Stock a Revelation in Samuel D. Hunter’s Jewel of a Play by David Rooney

The actors are dueling forces as a semi-estranged aunt and nephew in small-town Idaho in Joe Mantello’s production, brought to Broadway by Scott Rudin and Barry Diller.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:00PM

‘Little Bear Ridge Road’ review: Laurie Metcalf bares her soul in moving Broadway play by Johnny Oleksinski

It’s a hard-hitting, hard-laughing show that combines topics that you arrive at the theater not itching to confront — the COVID pandemic, meth addiction, health insurance, shift pay — …

SOURCE: The New York Post at 10:00PM

‘Little Bear Ridge Road’ Review: Laurie Metcalf Shines in a Flawed but Fascinating COVID Story by Danvariety

The script for Samuel D. Hunter’s “Little Bear Ridge Road” indicates that the play takes place at “a couch in a void.” As the lights come up, we see it — a white leather monstros…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00PM

Laurie Metcalf shines in ‘Little Bear Ridge Road’ (Broadway review) by Thom Geier

All the lonely people, where do they all come from? Samuel D. Hunter grapples with this question in his heartfelt one-act drama Little Bear Ridge Road, which opened on Broadway Thursday afte…

SOURCE: Culture Sauce at 10:00PM
Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Little Bear Ridge Road: Destination Uncertain by Michael Sommers

★★★★☆ Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock deliver poignant performances in Samuel D. Hunter’s quietly lovely drama The post Little Bear Ridge Road: Destination Uncertain appeared firs…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:59PM

Photos: First Look at OEDIPUS Stars Mark Strong and Lesley Manville

The Olivier Award-winning Oedipus – an adaptation created and directed by Robert Icke. Oedipus is in performances now at Studio 54 for a strictly limited 14-week engagement. As the product…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54PM

Little Bear Ridge Road Broadway Review by Jonathan Mandell

Laurie Metcalf as Sarah in rubber gloves and Micah Stock as Ethan in a face mask stand in front of a lone couch,  making awkward chit-chat until she finally says:“I’m, uh. Sorry about …

SOURCE: New York Theater at 09:47PM
Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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From Pride Parades to Picnics – Melt Festival kicks off week 2

The post From Pride Parades to Picnics – Melt Festival kicks off week 2 appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 08:56PM

NORPA launches new touring platform The Village Circuit with Suzie Miller’s Prima Facie

The post NORPA launches new touring platform The Village Circuit with Suzie Miller’s Prima Facie appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 08:14PM

Wendy & Peter Pan, Barbican Theatre review - mixed bag of panto and comic play, turned up to 11 by Helen Hawkins

The RSC adaptation is aimed at children, though all will thrill to its spectacle On paper, this RSC revival of Ella Hickson’s 2013 adaptation sounds just the ticket: a feminist spin on the…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 08:12PM
Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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J Harrison Ghee, Rob McClure and More Join 33rd Annual Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala

The York Theatre Company will host its 33rd Annual Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at The Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street, New York City). The e…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:48PM

ACTORS, STAGE MANAGERS RATIFY BROADWAY CONTRACT by Philip Boroff

Actors’ Equity Association members ratified a new three-year labor contract with the Broadway League. Out of 1,456 votes cast, 71% voted yes and 29% voted no, according to a person familia…

SOURCE: Broadway Journal at 07:20PM

First Look Photos: Rob Lake Magic with Special Guests The Muppets by Jamie Kravitz

Rob Lake Magic with Special Guests The Muppets is dazzling audiences nightly at Broadway's Broadhurst Theatre, having begun performances on October 28. Ahead of opening night on November 6, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:12PM

‘Bat Boy: The Musical’ Review: He’s Just Trying to Fit In by Elisabeth Vincentelli

For its gala, New York City Center revives an antic show about a half-man tabloid sensation, with catchy music and lyrics by the versatile Laurence O’Keefe.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:06PM
Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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BESS WOHL’S “LIBERATION”:  ON BROADWAY WHERE IT BELONGS by Ron Fassler

Review by Ron Fassler . . . “This is a play about my mother. For my mother. Who recently . . . who’s not here anymore. And so, it’s about her, and her friends, her beautiful friends—…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 06:36PM

Actors' Equity Ratifies New Production Contract with The Broadway League

Actors’ Equity Association, the national union representing more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers, has ratified a new Production Contract with The Broadway League, the na…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:31PM

Actors’ Equity Members Vote to Ratify Broadway Contract After Strike Threat by Caitlin Huston

The vote comes after the union for actors and stage managers reached a tentative agreement with the Broadway League over a new contract Oct. 18.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:25PM

Teal Wicks, Hayden Tee and More to Join & JULIET on Broadway

To celebrate the musical comedy’s third anniversary on Broadway, the hit musical & Juliet has announced that current cast member (and TikTok Vocal Coach) Cheryl Porter will host a spec…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:06PM

Teal Wicks, Hayden Tee to Join Broadway Company of & Juliet by Diep Tran

The long-running Max Martin jukebox musical will also host a singalong performance November 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:02PM

Hear the Broadway Cast and Creator Talkin' 'Bout Liberation on Opening Night by Alexandra Pierson

Liberation, Bess Wohl’s memory play exploring second-wave feminism and the complexities of social change across generations, opened on Broadway at the James Earl Jones Theatre on October 2…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:02PM
Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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BEETLEJUICE Star Megan McGinnis Takes Over Our Instagram For Halloween

Beetlejuice star Megan McGinnis is taking over our Instagram tomorrow, October 31, for Halloween! Tune in to get a backstage look at the hit Broadway musical, just in time for the spookiest …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:48PM

Photos: Alec Baldwin, Matt Damon & More Take Part in HOLD ON TO ME DARLING Reading

On Monday, October 27th, Center at West Park hosted a special staged reading of the acclaimed play HOLD ON TO ME DARLING at The Sanctuary at St. Paul & St. Andrew. Alec Baldwin, Matt Dam…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:48PM

11-Year-Old Belts Defying Gravity And Instantly Steals The Show by Josh Darvill

An 11-year-old school girl gave a standout audition on Britain’s Got Talent singing Defying Gravity from Wicked. Olivia Lynes was surprised by Amanda Holden at the Cambridge Theatre box of…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 05:41PM

Bob Fosse, Martha Graham and Jerome Robbins among inaugural inductees of new Dance Hall of Fame by Michael Abourizk

The choreography legends will be celebrated at a December ceremony in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:27PM

Bat Boy: Musical: Bloodsucker Tale Is Way Too Batty by David Finkle

★★☆☆☆ At City Center, this allegedly true story, musicalized a nearly decade ago, tells a too-dull tale The post Bat Boy: Musical: Bloodsucker Tale Is Way Too Batty appeared first …

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 05:23PM

40 Musical Theatre Trivia Questions And Answers (Easy – Impossible) by Josh Darvill

Think you know everything about musical theatre? Well, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test! We’ve compiled 40 trivia questions that range from a piece of cake to downright imposs…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 05:14PM

Step Right Up and Take a Look at Rob Lake Magic With Special Guests The Muppets On Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Miss Piggy, Kermit the Frog, and more are making their long-awaited Broadway debuts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

Zhailon Levingston and Darrell Grand Moultrie Win Joe A. Callaway Awards by Margaret Hall

Given by the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, the honors are the only awards given to directors and choreographers by a committee of their peers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

Nazareth Hassan's Practice Begins World Premiere Run October 30 by Logan Culwell-Block

Playwrights Horizons is hosting the work Off-Broadway, following a performance group living and working in a church in Brooklyn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

Music Theatre International Is Now Licensing Chelsea Clinton's She Persisted The Musical JR. by Logan Culwell-Block

The musical is adapted from Clinton and Alexandra Boiger's children's book.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM
Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Photos: Tom Hanks and Kelli O’Hara in THIS WORLD OF TOMORROW at The Shed

You can now get a first look at photos of the world premiere of This World of Tomorrow starring Academy Award winner Tom Hanks and Tony Award winner Kelli O’Hara. This new play is written …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM

Ted Huffman to Lead Aix-en-Provence Opera Festival by Adam Nagourney

The Aix-en-Provence Festival in France has named Huffman to succeed the visionary Pierre Audi, who died earlier this year.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:48PM

Roku Sees Operating Income Turn Positive For First Time Since 2021 by Caitlin Huston

The company beat Wall Street expectations for its third-quarter results.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:24PM

13 Haunting Halloween PLAYBILLDER Covers by Natan Zamansky

See how schools and community theatres across the country celebrate spooky season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

Romy & Michele: The Musical ****, Endgame **** by Barry Gordin

By David Sheward October 30, 2025: Quirky, silly fun can be had at Romy & Michele: The Musical, based on the 1997 cult film comedy Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion. Yes, this is…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 04:16PM
Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Photos: ROB LAKE MAGIC WITH SPECIAL GUESTS THE MUPPETS on Broadway

You can now get a first look at photos of the 12-week limited holiday engagement Rob Lake Magic with Special Guests The Muppets. Performances began on Tuesday, October 28th at the Broadhurst…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM

What Is a Broadway Theatre? by Diep Tran

It's a mix of location, union contracts, and seating capacity.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:48PM

Andrew Durand and Christian McQueen Join Little Shop of Horrors Cast by Jamie Kravitz

Two new residents are moving to Skid Row. Tony nominee Andrew Durand joins the cast of Little Shop of Horrors off-Broadway at the Westside Theatre as Dr. Orin Scrivello D.D.S. beginning Nov…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:48PM

Video: Take a Closer Look at Glinda's Headquarters in New WICKED: FOR GOOD Promo

A new promo video for Wicked: For Good is taking a closer look at Glinda's Emerald City headquarters, as seen in the new movie. "Glinda's headquarters are just such a physical manifestation …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:24PM

'Music for Me Is a Means to Another End': Jeanine Tesori on Her Season-Long Celebration at Lincoln Center by Kevin Filipski

Her opera Blue will get a one-night-only concert, as well as her musical Violet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet Will Perform Ravel’s Complete Published Works for Solo Piano by Winston Cook-Wilson

The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center concert will take place November 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

From Home Alone in Concert to The Nutcracker: What's Coming Up This Holiday Season at Lincoln Center by Kevin Filipski

Lincoln Center's storied stages will be filled with holiday programs through January.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Irene Sofia Lucio Wore a Cast of Her Own Bust to the Liberation Opening by Diep Tran

The actor talks getting naked in the Broadway play, and feeling empowerment in her own body.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM
Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Sella Pals' The Sweet Spot Plans NYC Industry Reading by Logan Culwell-Block

Jared Zirilli and Jill Abramovitz are leading the new work, about couples re-kindling romance using golf and jazz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

Jane Krakowski Walks Through Her Iconic Broadway Resume, From Oh, Mary! to Her Tony-Winning Role in Nine by Jamie Kravitz

Theatergoers can catch Jane Krakowski starring in one of the biggest hits on Broadway right now, Oh, Mary! as Mary Todd Lincoln. She recently extended her limited run through January 4, 2026…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:42PM

Your Travalanche Daily Digest for October 30, 2025 by Trav S.D.

Today’s new Travalanche post for October 30, 2025 is about Bobby Alto. Earlier Travalanche posts for October 30 (in no particular order) include ones on: Ruth Gordon Ruth Gordon’s Darker…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 02:42PM

Video: Watch Highlights from BAT BOY at NY City Center

Next up at New York City Center is Bat Boy: The Musical, which is now running through November 9. Check out highlights of the cast in action here and catch first photos. Bat Boy stars Gabi C…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:24PM

Photos: Meet the Cast of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at PAC NYC

Next up at Perelman Performing Arts Center is the New York return of Matthew Warchus’ production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic, adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne. The product…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:24PM

SHE PERSISTED THE MUSICAL JR. Licensing Rights Now Available

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has announced the licensing availability of She Persisted The Musical JR. Adapted from the best-selling book She Persisted: 13 American …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:24PM
Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Southern Discomfort in ‘Covenant’ by American Theatre Editors

Two productions of York Walker's play, inspired by the Robert Johnson myth, bring the story home.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:56PM

Frank Wildhorn Will Write Songs for a Musical Version of Akihiro Nishino's Chimney Town by Logan Culwell-Block

The book-turned-anime-turned-musical has a new composer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

See Who's Starring in Cold War Choir Practice at MCC Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The company is partnering with Clubbed Thumb and Page 73 for the upcoming encore run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Andrew Durand, Christian McQueen Are Headed to Skid Row in Little Shop of Horrors by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The stage favorites will be the Off-Broadway revival's new Orin Scrivello and Audrey II beginning next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

Andrew Durand and Christian McQueen to Join LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Tony Award nominee Andrew Durand (Dead Outlaw, Shucked) will star as Dr. Orin Scrivello D.D.S., beginning November 25th and Christian McQueen will star as The Voice of Audrey II, beginning N…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:42PM

WICKED: FOR GOOD Tracking for $112M-$115 Million Opening

With less than a month to go before Wicked: For Good, box office predictions are starting to come in, with initial reports suggesting that the film is likely to perform as well, or better, t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:42PM

Disco At The House of Fabulation by Maia Sauer

Maia Sauer on Symara Sarai’s "The LOVE Piece" at Danspace Project.

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 01:31PM

Aladdin Live Action Sequel Set to Film in 2026 by Ben Thomas

Disney’s live-action Aladdin sequel is officially back on track, with filming expected to begin in January 2026. Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, and Will Smith are all expected to return, repri…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 01:30PM

Big Band Royalty: The Anderson Brothers Big Band by Alix Cohen

By Alix Cohen The Big Band Era spanned roughly from the early 1930s to the late 1940s. It was the golden age of large jazz orchestras lead by icons. Evolving from New Orleans style dance and…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:28PM

‘Liberation’ review: Stellar acting in a Women’s Lib play on Broadway by Johnny Oleksinski

Bess Wohl’s 1970s-set dramedy comes plenty of hot-tempered clashes, solid jokes and, to ensure no one dozes off, an extended full-frontal nudity scene. 

SOURCE: The New York Post at 01:27PM
Thursday, October 30, 2025 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Did You Eat? (밥 먹었니?) by Tony Marinelli

To have emerged from a childhood like Zoë Kim’s—with enough self-awareness, critical distance, and sheer emotional stamina to craft a piece of theater with even a hint of uplift—is in…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 12:50PM

Video: Watch Highlights from BAT BOY at New York City Center

Next up at New York City Center is Bat Boy: The Musical, which is now running through November 9. Check out highlights of the cast in action here and catch first photos. Bat Boy stars Gabi C…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM

Frank Wildhorn to Pen Original Score for Akihiro Nishino's CHIMNEY TOWN THE MUSICAL

Composer Frank Wildhorn has joined the creative team of Chimney Town the Musical, the theatrical adaptation of Poupelle of Chimney Town, the book-turned-anime film from Akihiro Nishino. Deta…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM

Photos: First Look at Taylor Trench & More in BAT BOY

Next up at New York City Center is Bat Boy: The Musical, which is now running through November 9. Check out first photos below and watch highlights of the cast in action. Bat Boy stars Gabi …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM

Were Reviewers Spooked by Bat Boy at New York City Center? by Logan Culwell-Block

Get a first look at the new production, playing through November 9 at the Manhattan venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM

This Purple F**ing Pot Will Have Pop-Up Run in a Midtown Office by Meg Masseron

The site-specific office comedy transforms a real Manhattan office into the war room of four brand strategists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM

Nina Arianda, Katie Finneran Join Moonstruck Reading With Steve Buscemi, Patti LuPone by Diep Tran

The one-night-only event will benefit New York Stage and Film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

Photos: Billy Eugene Jones, Angelica Ross, More Travel Through the South for Freedom Riders by Diep Tran

The production from Harlem Stage toured through Alabama, George, and North Carolina.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

Off-Broadway's Theatre For a New Audience Launches Comprehensive Online Archive by Margaret Hall

The archives includes photos, programs, posters, and more from the theatre's 45-plus-year history.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

Producers Andrew Patino, Jacob Stuckelman Launch Creative Studio Regular People by Logan Culwell-Block

The endeavor looks to be a one-stop-shop for producing, marketing, and general management.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

Review: To Cure the Sick, ‘Le Grand Bal’ Prescribes a Rave by Brian Seibert

The French troupe Compagnie Dyptik is making its United States debut with a show seemingly inspired by pandemic isolation and its aftermath.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:19PM
Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Video: LIBERATION Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway

Hear them roar! An extraordinary group of women (an some men too) celebrated opening night of Liberation on Broadway earlier this week. The new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl, and dire…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

Nina Arianda, Katie Finneran and More Join MOONSTRUCK Reading

New York Stage and Film has revealed additional cast members set to join the one-night-only benefit reading of John Patrick Shanley’s Academy Award-winning film, Moonstruck. The reading wi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

Cue 'Wedding Song': Hadestown's Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney Tie the Knot by Alexandra Pierson

It’s never too late to rewrite the ending. Just ask Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada, who originated the roles of Orpheus and Eurydice in Hadestown on Broadway and were married earlier th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:36AM

Wayne McGregor review: shimmering dance spectacular without a live dancer in sight by Lyndsey Winship

Somerset House and Stone Nest, London Installations, some triggered by the viewer’s own body, show off the wide range of a choreographer always fizzing with fresh ideas Wayne McGregor want…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:32AM

Wendy & Peter Pan review – sugar-rush spectacle with an awfully big hormonal hot-crush by Arifa Akbar

Barbican theatre, LondonThe RSC production of Ella Hickson’s feminist take on JM Barrie’s tale has grown into quite the theatrical monster, big on lights, waves and clashing cutlasses Th…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:32AM

Prayers for a Hungry Ghost review – a monster take on family trauma by Sanjoy Roy

The Pit, Barbican, LondonElisabeth Gunawan’s mythological horror blends puppetry, dance, theatre and film to explore the effects of a family’s relocation from Hong Kong to the US Like so…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:32AM

How One Night Outside Helps Covenant House Raise Awareness About Youth Homelessness by Inspired Staff

This November, Covenant House invites communities across the country—including New York’s theatre world—to take action through Sleep Out.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:31AM

Azul Musical Will Receive Work-In-Progress Presentation Starring KO, Katerina McCrimmon, Robi Hager, More by Meg Masseron

The bilingual musical weaves together two distinct realms to question the place of art in a capitalist society.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:31AM
Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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WICKED Movie Launches Official Behind-the-Scenes Podcast

In celebration of Wicked: For Good coming to theaters, the film has launched an eight-part podcast that dives into the making of both films, featuring in-depth interviews with the cast and c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:36AM

The Mesmerist to Premiere at Watford Palace Theatre in March 2026 by Staff Writer

Watford Palace Theatre has announced the world premiere of The Mesmerist, an ambitious new production blending theatre and illusion, The post The Mesmerist to Premiere at Watford Palace Thea…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 10:35AM

Ben Ahlers, Asia Kate Dillon, Josh Hamilton, Jen Tullock, More Set for The 24 Hour Plays Holiday in Brooklyn by Andrew Gans

The 25th annual celebration will be held at The Space at Irondale.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

EdTA Is Expanding Its Awards Programs in 2026 by Meg Masseron

The Educational Theatre Association is home to the International Thespians Society, honoring theatre artistry at schools around the world.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

World Premiere Hunger Games Stage Play Extends in London by Margaret Hall

Mia Carragher is leading the cast as Katniss Everdeen in Conor McPherson's adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

The Bridge is New York City's Newest Original Musical Development Company by Meg Masseron

Dramaturg Molly Marinik has launched the company to support new works midway through development.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22AM

On Bobby Alto and His Buddies by Trav S.D.

Bobby Alto (Robert Altomare, 1938-2012) was born on October 30, though this post won’t strictly be about him, because he often worked with partners. I came across Alto’s name when I was …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:18AM

Brandon Kyle Goodman's Heaux Church Extends Off-Broadway at Ars Nova by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block

Lena Waithe is on the producing team for the Big Mouth and Human Resources star's show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:14AM

The Skivvies Return to Joe's Pub for THE ROCKY HORROR SKIVVIES SHOW

This weekend, The Skivvies return to Joe's Pub for their annual Rocky Horror Skivvies Show, playing Saturday, November 1 (7pm and 9:30pm) and Sunday, November 2 (6pm). Special guests will in…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:02AM
Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Photos: Ellie Roddy, Claire Marshall, and More in the National Tour of CHICAGO

The National Tour of CHICAGO The Musical has released a first look at all new photos from the production. Check out the photos below! The 2025-26 touring cast of CHICAGO features Ellie Roddy…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:31AM

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 10/30/2025; Jobs In Finance, HR, and More

Looking for a job in the theater? BroadwayWorld is here to help! Check out new job listings from the past week, ending 10/30/2025. To catch up on anything that you might have missed, visit o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:31AM

‘Crime Junkie’ Creator Ashley Flowers Leaving SiriusXM for Tubi by Caitlin Huston

In a big move for the Fox-owned streamer, Flowers' banner Audiochuck is inking a multiyear deal that covers exclusive distribution and advertising sales rights on shows like ‘Crime Junkie,…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:30AM

Colorado Shakespeare Festival announces 2026 season by Alex Miller

The Festival returns to the newly renovated Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre next summer with a four-show season featuring two Shakespeare classics, an adaptation of the Oscar-winning film Shakes…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 09:29AM

Tanika Gupta’s “Hedda” at the Orange Tree Theatre: A Fresh And Fascinating Reinterpretation Of A Classic Which Foregrounds The Issues Of Race An by Aleks Sierz

In 2023, Malaysian actor Michelle Yeoh won the Best Actress Oscar for her performance in Everything Everywhere All at Once. Some reactions praised her as “the first Asian actress” to ach…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 09:26AM

The Artistic Caucus: Year Two by Lauren Halvorsen

By Lauren Halvorsen. In its second and final year, the Artistic Caucus aimed to integrate its collaborative model into the workflows and budgets of four theatres while providing freelance ar…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:23AM

Carla Gugino and Arian Moayed Join Good Sex at Brooklyn's Powerhouse Arts by Meg Masseron, Andrew Gans

For one night only, they will join a rotating cast performing the collaboration between Irish theatre company Dead Centre and novelist Emilie Pine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12AM

Exclusive: Jacob Stuckelman and Andrew Patino launch full-service theater production company, Regular People by Andy Lefkowitz

A co-producer of “Maybe Happy Ending” and a co-producer of “Dead Outlaw” debut a company that combines producing, general management and marketing.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:00AM

Theater & Screen Actor Raj Ghatak Signs With Alta Global Media by Jesse Whittock

EXCLUSIVE: British-Asian actor Raj Ghatak has signed with Alta Global Media for international management. Currently appearing on stage in Mel Brook’s The Producers in the West End, Ghatak …

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:00AM
Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Liberation at James Earl Jones Theatre by Nicole Serratore

Bess Wohl's play about second-wave feminism remains as powerful and gratifying as it moves to Broadway. Nicole Serratore reviews. The post Review: Liberation at James Earl Jones Theatre app…

SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 08:58AM

Music Theater Works Brings the Gospel of St. Matthew to a Coffee Shop by Mary Wisniewski

This “Godspell” doesn’t shy away from modern politics and leans left.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 by Matt Tamanini

Daniel Radcliffe on Broadway in ‘Every Brilliant Thing,’ Luke Evans to lead ‘Rocky Horror,’ Eva and Reeve get married Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

First Look Production Images Released for Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift by Staff Writer

First look production images have been released for the theatrical world premiere of Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift, which opens tonight at Richmond Theatre The post Firs…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 07:54AM

Movie review: ‘Anniversary’ a character study of creeping fascism by Tribune News Service

Polish director Jan Komasa might be best known in the United States for his 2019 Oscar-nominated film, “Corpus Christi,” but his biggest box office success was in Poland, for his 2014 fi…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:45AM

Family guide to new movie releases by Tribune News Service

'STITCH HEAD' Rated PG for action, thematic elements and mild rude humor. What it’s about: An animated riff on the Frankenstein story sees a mad professor’s assistant, Stitch Head, learn…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:40AM

“Hannah Senesh”- “I come but stand as 10,000” (Maya Angelou) by Alix Cohen

By Alix Cohen Hannah Senesh – an anglicized Hannah Szenes, (1921-1944) is revered by Jewish people as a symbol of courage, resistance, and Zionist idealism—an enduring heroine of World W…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:39AM

The Rat Trap Announces Initial Casting for Centenary Revival at Park Theatre by Staff Writer

Troupe has announced initial casting for its upcoming revival of The Rat Trap by Noël Coward, reimagined by Bill Rosenfield, and directed by Kirsty Patrick Ward The post The Rat Trap Announ…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 07:26AM

Tickets Now On Sale for Beetlejuice The Musical at the Prince Edward Theatre by Staff Writer

Trick or treat, London! Tickets for the highly anticipated West End transfer of Beetlejuice The Musical are now on general sale The post Tickets Now On Sale for Beetlejuice The Musical at th…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 07:26AM

The Hunger Games: On Stage Extends Run at Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre Until October 2026 by Staff Writer

Performances of the first-ever stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’s internationally acclaimed novel The Hunger Games and Lionsgate’s blockbuster film have been extended until 18 October…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 07:26AM

SiriusXM Reports 33 Million Subscribers, Beats Wall Street Expectations by Caitlin Huston

SiriusXM reported third-quarter revenue of $2.16 billion, above analyst expectations but down 1% from the prior-year period.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:23AM

‘Hedda’ review: Tessa Thompson sears in Prime’s adaptation of Ibsen play by Tribune News Service

In Nia DaCosta’s elegantly searing drama “Hedda,” Tessa Thompson makes a classic role entirely her own. As in Henrik Ibsen’s play “Hedda Gabler,” this Hedda is an unhappy, compli…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:15AM
Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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German scents exhibition combines 1,000 years of fragrances with art and history by The Associated Press

By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER DÜSSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Ever wondered what war smells like? Or ponder the odor of love, or the stench of medieval Paris, or the sacred fragrance of religion? A ne…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:40AM

Mercury Theatre Colchester Announces Natasha Rickman’s First Full Season for 2026 by Staff Writer

Mercury Theatre Colchester has announced its Spring and Summer 2026 season, marking the first full programme from Artistic Director Natasha Rickman The post Mercury Theatre Colchester Announ…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:01AM
Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Full Cast Announced for Ballad Lines at Southwark Playhouse Elephant by Staff Writer

Aria Entertainment and KT Producing have announced the full cast for the London premiere of the major new folk musical Ballad Lines, opening at Southwark Playhouse Elephant The post Full Cas…

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:59AM

‘THE SPITFIRE GRILL” TUGS AT YOUR HEART WITH COMPELLING CHARACTERS AND EMOTIONAL SONGS AT ACTORS’ PLAYHOUSE CORAL GABLES THROUGH NOVEMBER 2 by Marvin Glassman

Actresses Emily Van Vliet Perea, Kimberly Dorren Burns and Laura Turnbull all shine as the lead characters (Percy, Shelby and Hannah respectfully) in the two act musical “The Spitfire Gril…

SOURCE: southfloridatheater.com at 05:40AM

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 30, 2025- LIBERATION Opens On Broadway and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 30, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: NEW - BWW For You, Personalized …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:18AM

Gary Oldman Reveals What He Believes Is The Secret Behind The Success Of ‘Slow Horses’ by Max Goldbart

Apple TV’s Slow Horses is into its fifth season and with two more on the way, this spy thriller ain’t going anywhere. Gary Oldman, who plays odious lead Jackson Lamb in the smash series,…

SOURCE: Deadline at 05:05AM
Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Word to Your Mother: Oedipus, Starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville, Begins on Broadway Tonight by Broadway.com

An edge-of-your-seat modern adaptation of the Greek tragedy of Oedipus, starring Olivier winner Mark Strong and two-time Olivier winner Lesley Manville, begins performances at Studio 54 o…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:48AM

On the Couch with Charlie Follows

The post On the Couch with Charlie Follows appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 01:16AM
Thursday, October 30, 2025 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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“Let’s Love!” at ATC: A Clever Concept That Never Finds Its Purposeful Heart by Ross

The Off-Broadway Theatre Review: Atlantic Theater Company’s Let’s Love By Ross A bar with two seats and a piano sit on a bare stage, promising intimacy but lacking the warmth that one mi…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 12:43AM

Sunnyside – Ballarat’s new art experience to open with Chasing Sunbeams

The post Sunnyside – Ballarat’s new art experience to open with Chasing Sunbeams appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 12:37AM

Tom Hanks' This World of Tomorrow Begins Off-Broadway October 30 by Logan Culwell-Block

Hanks is writing and starring in the world premiere at The Shed Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Little Bear Ridge Road Opens on Broadway October 30 by Logan Culwell-Block

Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock are starring after premiering the Samuel D. Hunter play at Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Mark Strong, Lesley Manville-Led Oedipus Begins on Broadway October 30 by Logan Culwell-Block

Robert Icke directs and adapts the Sophocles tragedy, coming to the Main Stem after a West End bow.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Playing Shylock: A Solo Stage, A Loaded Legacy by Suzanna Bowling

At the Polonsky Shakespeare Center, Saul Rubinek steps into the role he’s long dreamed of playing—Shylock, the complex and controversial Jewish moneylender of Shakespeare’s The Merchan…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 12:03AM

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