Friday, March 13, 2026

Lea Michele and Cast of Broadway's CHESS to Perform on THE LATE SHOW

Lea Michele, along with the Broadway cast and orchestra of Chess, will visit The Late Show with Stephen Colbert next week for a musical performance from the hit revival. Tune in to CBS on Tu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:12PM
Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Barbra Streisand To Receive Honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival

Entertainment icon Barbra Streisand will receive an honorary Palme d’Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival this May in recognition of her body of work. Marking her first time at the prestigi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM
Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Barbra Streisand in Talks to Perform Robert Redford Tribute at 2026 Oscars

Entertainment icon Barbra Streisand is currently in talks to perform next Sunday at the 98th Academy Awards. According to Page Six, Streisand would perform a rendition of "The Way We Were" d…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36PM
Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Grey Henson Performs "Day to Day" From 'Bigfoot!' by Playbill

Bigfoot is actually not as scary as he seems. At least that's the theme of Bigfoot!, the new musical comedy by Amber Ruffin, David A. Schmoll, and Kevin Sciretta playing a limited engagement…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:48AM
Friday, February 20, 2026

Listen: Julie Benko Releases New Orleans-Inspired Album EUPHONIC GUMBO

Funny Girl breakout Julie Benko, currently appearing in Broadway's Ragtime, has released Euphonic Gumbo, a new album inspired by the musical and cultural histories of New Orleans. The album …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:44PM

Bigfoot! The Musical Trailer by Playbill

BIGFOOT!, the new musical comedy by Amber Ruffin, David A. Schmoll, and Kevin Sciretta, begins its limited engagement at Off-Broadway's New York City Center Stage I February 11. Directed an…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:36PM
Saturday, February 14, 2026

Playlist: The Greatest Broadway Love Songs

What is your favorite Broadway love song? It's a question BroadwayWorld has been asking your favorite Broadway stars every Valentine's Day, and this year, our list has grown to over 1500 res…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM
Monday, February 9, 2026

Lea Michele, Jane Krakowski, Darren Criss and More Set for MISCAST26

The honorees and initial performers have been revealed for MCC Theater's Miscast26, the one-night-only musical spectacular featuring Broadway stars performing songs from roles in which they …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:19PM
Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Photos: BIGFOOT! Off-Broadway Cast Meets the Press

Last week, the cast and creative team of the new musical BIGFOOT! took a break from rehearsals to meet the press. The production opens off-Broadway this year. Check out photos below! The…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:05AM
Friday, January 23, 2026

Listen to Katerina McCrimmon Sing 'Night and Day' From Kat's Out of the Bag! Album by Andrew Gans

The new jazz album from the star of the Funny Girl national tour will arrive in April.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Listen: Katerina McCrimmon Debuts Cole Porter Single From Debut Album

Musical theater performer Katerina McCrimmon (Funny Girl) has released “Night and Day,” her new, jazzy take on the Cole Porter standard. This is the first single from her forthcoming deb…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:31AM

Friday 5: 5 Broadway Stars on Vintage TV: That Girl Edition by JK

Like most Broadway fans, we love seeing our stage favorites on TV. Shows like Law and Order (all versions!), Blue Bloods and The Gilded Age are a treasure trove of star sightings. Back in th…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:24AM
Saturday, January 17, 2026

Chess by Carey Purcell

Photo by Matthew Murphy One night at Chess will make a critic crumbleThe songs are great but the book’s unwieldy The story�…

SOURCE: Carey Purcell at 05:10PM
Friday, January 9, 2026

Julie Benko Joins Broadway's Ragtime as Emma Goldman Beginning Tonight by Jonah De Forest

Julie Benko officially joins the cast of Ragtime as Russian-born anarchist Emma Goldman tonight, January 9 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. She steps in through March 29 for Shaina Taub, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06AM
Friday, January 2, 2026

Videos: Jennifer Lopez Sings GYPSY, FUNNY GIRL & More in Las Vegas Residency

Jennifer Lopez kicked off her new Las Vegas residency with some Broadway classics! The recent Kiss of the Spider Woman star has officially opened her brand-new residency, Jennifer Lopez: Up …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:15AM
Monday, December 29, 2025

Jule Styne Interview (c. 1983) by American Musical Theater Archives

Composer Jule Styne looks back on his career in Hollywood and Broadway. Born December 31, 1905, London, England Died September 20, 1994, New York City With the scores of such Broadway clas…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:41PM
Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Julie Benko Will Release New Solo Recording, Euphonic Gumbo by Andrew Gans

The Funny Girl star is heading back to Broadway next month in the revival of Ragtime.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM
Sunday, December 21, 2025

“GUYS AND DOLLS” SPARKLES IN A CAPITAL PRODUCTION by Ron Fassler

Julie Benko as Sarah Brown and Jacob Dickey as Sky Masterson in “Guys and Dolls.”December 21, 2025: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler. As musicals go, Guys and Dolls is a sho…

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 11:48AM
Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Video: Watch the Trailer for New Tovah Feldshuh Documentary

The official trailer has been released for Tovah, a new documentary film celebrating the life and career of Broadway performer Tovah Feldshuh. Her career, spanning more than five decades, ha…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04AM
Wednesday, December 10, 2025

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

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

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM
Monday, December 8, 2025

Crystal Lucas-Perry, Grey Henson, and More Will Lead BIGFOOT! Off-Broadway

Initial casting has been announced for the off-Broadway production of BIGFOOT!, the new musical comedy by Amber Ruffin, David A. Schmoll, and Kevin Sciretta. Directed and choreographed by Da…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00PM
Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Broadway's new CHESS is a mess | ★★ review of the Lea Michele led musical revival by MickeyJoTheatre

Join my channel to gain access to exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDQi6IkbVa2SJok8fUZOpKw/join • OHMYGOD HEY! One of this season's most anticipated shows has recent…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:31PM
Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Notes on a Script: Danny Strong on Making the Book to 'Chess' Work by BroadwayWorld

What went in to making the book to Chess 'work'? The Chess revival's book writer Danny Strong shares how he began his deep dive into Chess, and what it looked like to rewrite the book that f…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:36PM
Sunday, November 23, 2025

Video: Lea Michele Speaks with CBS Sunday Morning; GLEE Audition, Stepping Into FUNNY GIRL, CHESS

Lea Michele spoke with CBS Sunday Morning in a new interview, which you can watch here! Currently starring in Chess on Broadway, Michele is known for playing Rachel Berry in GLEE, along with…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:23PM
Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Checkmate! The Cast of Broadway's Chess Revival Celebrate Opening Night by Jamie Kravitz

Known for its catchy but notoriously difficult-to-perform score, including '80s hit "One Night In Bangkok," Chess returns to Broadway for the first time since its debut in 1988. With powerho…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:32PM
Monday, November 17, 2025

Preview of 'Chess' on Broadway Starring Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit, & Nicholas Christopher by BroadwayWorld

Watch a first look at Chess on Broadway! Aaron Tveit (Moulin Rouge!), Lea Michele (Funny Girl), and Nicholas Christopher (Sweeney Todd) lead the cast, joined by Hannah Cruz (Suffs), Bradley …

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:18PM
Sunday, November 16, 2025

Chess by Jacob Malizio

This fall, see powerhouse trio Tony Award® winner Aaron Tveit (Moulin Rouge!), acclaimed stage and screen star Lea Michele (Funny Girl, Glee), and breakout talent Nicholas Christopher (Swee…

SOURCE: Did They Like It? at 11:58PM

Review Roundup: CHESS Revival Officially Opens on Broadway

The Broadway revival of Chess, starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher, is now officially open at the Imperial Theatre. Chess made its highly anticipated return to Broadw…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:49PM

Photos/Video: CHESS Releases Official First Look Ahead of Broadway Opening

CHESS opens on Broadway Sunday night, and ahead of its first official performance, the production released official photos and video to give audiences a sneak peek at the star-studded reviva…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:43PM
Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Shoshana Bean Performs "Being Alive," New Music at Carnegie Hall Concert by BroadwayWorld

Just last week, Broadway superstar and Tony nominee Shoshana Bean made her solo debut at one of New York City's most iconic venues- Carnegie Hall. During the big night she sang songs from Br…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:12PM

Video: Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher Perform CHESS Medley on THE TONIGHT SHOW

On Monday, November 10, Chess stars Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicolas Christopher appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to perform a special medley from the show. Check out …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:51AM

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