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Twelve Days of Christmas: Carrie Coon
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2025
Carrie Coon is back on Broadway this holiday season! After taking the world be storm with acclaimed appearances in The Gilded Age and The White Lotus, she returns to the stage in Bug, written by her husband a frequent collaborator Tracy Letts. During a break from rehearsals, she shared which music gets her family in the spirit every year. 
GASTON Spin-off in the Works at Disney From Writer Dave Callaham
by Josh Sharpe - December 15, 2025
Disney is developing a new spin-off movie centering on the fan-favorite villain Gaston from Beauty and the Beast. The studio has recruited Dave Callaham to write the screenplay, with Michelle Rejwan set as a producer.
Prolific Filmmaker and Actor Rob Reiner Passes Away at 78
by Josh Sharpe - December 15, 2025
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that prolific filmmaker Rob Reiner, director of such films as When Harry Met Sally... and The Princess Bride, has passed away at the age of 78.
Photos: Hugh Jackman & More at SONG SUNG BLUE New York Premiere
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2025
On Thursday, December 11, the cast and crew of Song Sung Blue gathered at the AMC Lincoln Square 13 for the film's New York premiere. In attendance were stars Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Jim Belushi, and Michael Imperioli, among others. Check out photos now.
Photo: On the Red Carpet at the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors
by Josh Sharpe - December 15, 2025
On Sunday, December 7, the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors took place in Washington, D.C., paying tribute to Broadway performer Michael Crawford, actor Sylvester Stallone, and more. Take a look at photos from the red carpet, featuring Crawford, Laura Osnes, Kelsey Grammer, and more.
THE BAKER'S WIFE Will be Recorded by NYPL
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2025
A performance of Classic Stage Company's The Baker’s Wife will be recorded by the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts for the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive.
TITANIQUE Will Open on Broadway at the St. James Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2025
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Titanique will dock on Broadway this spring! After playing for audiences in eight cities across the globe, the original musical – powered by the songs of pop icon Céline Dion – will make its much-anticipated Broadway debut in a 16-week limited engagement beginning March 26, 2026.
Video: Kecia Lewis Takes Final Bow in HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway
by Michael Major - December 15, 2025
Kecia Lewis played her final performance in Hell's Kitchen on Broadway, celebrating the end of her Tony-winning run. Watch the video of Lewis, who won a Tony, Grammy, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Awards the role of 'Miss Liza Jane'
ART Broadway Revival Recoups Investment
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2025
The Broadway revival of ART has reached recoupment during its limited engagement at the Music Box Theatre. The production stars Bobby Cannavale, James Corden, and Neil Patrick Harris and is directed by Scott Ellis.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Becomes Tenth-Longest-Running Broadway Show
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2025
The Book of Mormon is now the tenth-longest running show on Broadway. The musical's 5,462nd performance, taking place over the weekend, surpassed the run of the original production of Beauty and the Beast.
Hotel May Open in Place of a Casino at 1515 Broadway
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2025
After the bid to open a casino in Times Square was denied following a vote in September, 1515 Broadway may still be seeing a new venture. The office space, located above the Minskoff Theatre, will now be converted into a high-rise hotel.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 15, 2025- OPERATION MINCEMEAT Extends For a Sixth Time and More
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 15, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Picnic At Hanging Rock with Tatianna Cordoba
by Jayke Workman - December 14, 2025
Tatianna Cordoba shares about her experience making her Broadway debut as Ana in the original cast of Real Women Have Curves, and the intricacies of navigating a career in theater as a Latin-American woman. We talk about her upbringing surrounded by art and culture, and how it led to her studying musical theater at Boston Conservatory before moving to NYC and working on almost exclusively new works.
Historic Spots To See From Your Favorite Broadway Shows
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - December 14, 2025
One of the best parts of seeing a show in New York City is how there is often a relevant historic spot to visit, just steps away from the show you’re seeing. Here's just a few examples...
ICYMI: Next On Stage: Season 5- Meet the Top 5
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2025
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 5 performers in both age groups. Who’s ready to party? It’s The Great Gatsby week, so every song comes straight from the hit Broadway musical that has audiences cheering every night at the Broadway Theatre! Now starring Jeremy Jordan, it’s the biggest party on Broadway.
Twelve Days of Christmas: Cynthia Nixon
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2025
Cynthia Nixon has a lot to celebrate this holiday season! The acclaimed actress is back on Broadway Marjorie Prime, now running at the Hayes Theatre.  On opening night, she hit the red carpet to share some of her favorite holiday tunes. 
Video: Ben Platt Sings 'The Winner Takes It All' at the Ahmanson
by Gillian Blum - December 13, 2025
Check out the video of Ben Platt singing 'The Winner Takes It All' at Center Theatre Group’s presentation of Ben Platt: Live at the Ahmanson, which opened Friday, December 12 at the Ahmanson Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles.
Video: Lawrence Celebrates ALL OUT's First Broadway Performance with Pop-Up Concert
by Gillian Blum - December 13, 2025
Lawrence celebrated ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION's First Broadway performance with a pop-up concert, which you can watch part of in this video from the event.
Video: Michael Stuhlbarg Shares Stories from His Career on Stage and Screen
by Nicole Rosky - December 13, 2025
Michael Stuhlbarg is in the building! Or at least he was in the Robin Williams Center recently to chat about his incredible career on stage and screen. In addition to his many film credits, Stuhlbarg has starred in nine Broadway shows, the most recent being last season's Patriots, for which he received a Tony nomination. Watch in this video.
Photos: Josh Groban at BEN PLATT: LIVE AT THE AHMANSON's Opening Night
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2025
Check out photos from Center Theatre Group’s presentation of Ben Platt: Live at the Ahmanson, which opened Friday, December 12, at the Ahmanson Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles.
How to Handle Weird Career Questions From Family During the Holidays
by Spencer Glass - December 13, 2025
Spencer Glass, actor and coach for actors, delivers advice on how to handle tough conversations at family holidays, and pointed questions about your acting career. Check back monthly for more actor wisdom from Spencer. 
Video: First Look at New Jersey Teens in Pilot Production of SUFFS JR.
by Nicole Rosky - December 12, 2025
Fresh from Broadway, the musical based on suffragists and the American women's suffrage movement, has been reimagined for young performers as Pixie Dust Players presents Suffs Jr., running through December 21 at the JCC Metrowest. Check out highlights of the cast in action!
Video: Watch Grey Henson and Cameron Anika Hill Sing ELF in Times Square
by Nicole Rosky - December 12, 2025
Fans of New Line Cinema’s holiday film “Elf” filled Times Square to celebrate the first annual “December the TwELFth” franchise moment, reliving the holiday classic’s timeless charm and commemorating over 20 years of spreading cheer
Video: Let Darius De Haas Carry You This Christmas
by Robert Bannon - December 12, 2025
Darius de Haas joins The Roundtable for a gorgeous, soulful conversation about his brand-new holiday album “Let Me Carry You This Christmas.” We talk about the heart behind the project, the family love that inspired it, and how this music became a tribute to connection, healing, and joy.
Video: Seth Stewart Reflects on His Broadway Journey from SWEET CHARITY to HAMILTON
by Survival Jobs - December 12, 2025
Survival Jobs is back with Episode 146, hosted by Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo, featuring the iconic actor, dancer, and artist Seth Stewart! In this rich and uplifting conversation, Stewart reflects on making his Broadway debut in Sweet Charity with Christina Applegate, the joy of bringing In the Heights to life under the vision of Lin Manuel Miranda, and the deep camaraderie within that original Broadway company. Watch in this video.

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