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MCC Theater Casting WHAT’S EATING GILBERT GRAPE Musical Developmental Workshop
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2026

MCC Theater is seeking four actors to fill leading roles for its upcoming developmental workshop of What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, a new musical adaptation of the novel by Peter Hedges.

Samira Wiley and Jin Ha Join the Cast of PROOF on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2025

Samira Wiley and Jin Ha join the cast of PROOF, the first Broadway revival of David Auburn's acclaimed play, opening April 16, 2026.

Katie Holmes to Star in HEDDA GABLER at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2025

Katie Holmes will kick off The Old Globe​​​​​​​'s 2026 season as she leads a new production of Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler. Learn more about the production here!

Berkeley Rep Reveals 2025 GROUND FLOOR SUMMER RESIDENCY LAB Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2025

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the full lineup for its 2025 Ground Floor Summer Residency Lab, welcoming over 120 local and national artists to develop 24 cutting-edge theatrical projects.

Bandits on the Run Release New Shakespeare-Inspired Record
by Josh Sharpe - May 23, 2025

Theatrical indie-folk trio Bandits on the Run has just released a new EP, The Shakespeare Tapes. The new record was born out of a collaboration with director Peter Anderson, who tapped the group to create songs for a production of As You Like It at Carnegie Mellon University. Listen to it now!

YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS UKRAINE @THE TANK to be Presented in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2025

The Tank will present YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS UKRAINE @THE TANK, the first New York production of two plays from Young Playwrights Ukraine. Learn more here and see how to attend!

Theatrical Trio Bandits on the Run to Release Shakespeare-Inspired New Record
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 23, 2025

On the heels of a successful tour with The Wood Brothers and in the midst of a hometown residency, NYC's Bandits on the Run have announced a new EP, The Shakespeare Tapes. Listen to the first single now.

Matt Doyle Brings BON VOYAGE! to The Beechman Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2025

The Laurie Beechman Theatre will continue its star-studded renaissance with a farewell event you won’t want to miss: Tony Award winner Matt Doyle takes the stage for three performances only in Matt Doyle: Bon Voyage.

Joe Mantello Gifts $1M to University of North Carolina School of the Arts
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 26, 2025

The School of Drama at UNCSA has announced a $1 million gift from acclaimed actor and two-time Tony Award-winning director of stage and screen Joe Mantello, a graduate of the school’s class of ’84.

Bandits on the Run to Tour with The Wood Brothers
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 8, 2025

Theatrical indie-pop band, Bandits on the Run, have announced a string of national tour dates supporting The Wood Brothers, in the midst of an ongoing residency at New York's Bowery Electric. 

Bandits on the Run Release New Single 'Back Home'
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 12, 2024

Ahead of a monthly residency in NYC, Bandits on the Run release the new single, “Back Home,” just in time for holiday travel playlists. The single has become an anthem for found family, especially during a chaotic and alarming chapter in the world. Listen to it here!

Norbert Leo Butz, Donna McKechnie, J. Harrison Ghee And More Come To Legacy Theatre In 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2024

Branford's Legacy Theatre has announced a star-studden lineup for the 2025 Sunday Broadway Concert Series lineup for the historic theatre's 5th anniversary season.

Interview: Adrian Blake Enscoe is the November 2024 Debut of the Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 27, 2024

Read BroadwayWorld's November Debut of the Month interview with Adrian Blake Ensue, who is currently starring in Swept Away on Broadway, featuring the music of The Avett Brothers.

Meet the Cast of CULT OF LOVE, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2024

Cult of Love begins previews tonight, November 20, on Broadway at Second Stage's Helen Hayes Theater. Meet the cast of Cult of Love here!

Lauren Patten, Jelani Remy, and More Will Present Songs From New Musicals at Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Gala
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2024

Over 25 artists will appear live at Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's gala 'Songs of our Summer from Rhinebeck to Chelsea' at Chelsea Table + Stage. Selections from 8 new musicals developed this year in Rhinebeck will be presented.

Video: How Well Does Norbert Leo Butz Recall His Old Lines?
by Joey Mervis - Nov 1, 2024

We know him as Fiyero, Edward Bloom, Carl Hanratty, and more- but how well does Norbert Leo Butz know those characters? We're putting him to the test in the latest edition of BroadwayWorld's Line Please! In this video, watch as he tries to guess which shows he said each of these lines.

BWW Q&A: Brittany Bradford of LEROY AND LUCY at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Oct 31, 2024

BWW Q&A: Brittany Bradford of Leroy and Lucy at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Meet the Cast of SWEPT AWAY, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2024

The Avett Brothers new musical Swept Away begins previews tonight, Tuesday, October 29. The official opening will be on Tuesday, November 19 at the Longacre Theatre. Meet the cast of Swept Away here!

Zachary Quinto, Shailene Woodley & More Will Star in CULT OF LOVE on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 18, 2024

Leslye Headland’s CULT OF LOVE, directed by Trip Cullman, has just found its cast! The New York Premiere production of CULT OF LOVE will begin previews on November 20th and will officially open on December 12th at the Helen Hayes Theater. Check out who will star in the production here!

HOW NOT TO KILL YOUR FAMILY Comes to The Center at West Park
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2024

'How Not to Kill Your Family,' a new darkly comedic one-woman show written and performed by Bree Rosen, directed by Quinn Jackson, will premiere for one night only, Thursday, September 19, at 7:30pm at The Center at West Park 165 WEST 86TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY, 10024 as part of the Evolution Festival.