Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 3, 2025- Grosses Hit $48,363,979 and More

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Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 11/30/25 - Total Grosses Hit $48,363,979 Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 11/30/2025.

Joshua Bassett and Joy Woods to Join LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Emmy Award-winning singer, television star and recording artist Joshua Bassett will make his New York stage debut as Seymour, and Tony Award Nominated, original cast member Joy Woods will return as Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors.

Spotlight on Plays: December 2025 ​The Fall 2025 season is in full swing, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zaney comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in December 2025.

 

Must Watch

Video: Randy Rainbow Parodies CABARET With New 'RFK!' Song by Michael Major Randy Rainbow is taking aim at Robert F. Kennedy with a parody of 'Cabaret' from Cabaret. In the new music video, Rainbow tackles RFK's recent claims that Tylenol during pregnancy can cause autism.. (more...)

Video: Watch Kristin Chenoweth Perform 'This Is Not The Way' From THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES on THE LATE SHOW by Josh Sharpe Kristin Chenoweth, accompanied by songwriter Stephen Schwartz on piano, took the stage on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Monday for a performance of 'This Is Not The Way,' from The Queen of Versailles, currently running at the St. James Theatre. Check out the full performance here. . (more...)

Video: Anne Hathaway Transforms Into a Global Pop Star in MOTHER MARY Trailer by Josh Sharpe The first trailer has been released for Mother Mary, the music-driven A24 film led by Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel. The trailer teases a dark roller-coaster of a movie, featuring witchcraft, betrayal, and a longtime friendship gone sour. Check it out now.. (more...) Video: Nicole Scherzinger, Derek Hough, & More Perform in Disney Holiday Spectacular by Josh Sharpe Tony Award winner Nicole Scherzinger, Derek Hough, and more took the stage to perform in The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular. The concert special, which aired on ABC, is now available to stream.. (more...) Video: John Tartaglia Talks FRAGGLE ROCK Holiday Special and Fraggle Broadway Dreams by Josh Sharpe BroadwayWorld caught up with Tony-nominated puppeteer and performer John Tartaglia to discuss his new special, The First Snow of Fraggle Rock. Watch the full conversation, where Tartaglia talks about why it was time to send Gobo to Outer Space and whether the Fraggles could come to Broadway in the future.. (more...)

 

Hot Photos

Photos: Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez, and More at the MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG NYC Film Premiere by Bruce Glikas The filmed proshot of Merrily We Roll Along had its official NYC premiere recently, attended by the show's stars, Daniel Radcliffe and Lindsay Mendez, director Maria Friedman, and more. Check out photos here!. (more...)

Photos: Alfred Molina Stars in TITLE AND DEED for Signature Theater's Benefit Performance by Bruce Glikas Alfred Molina starred in Signature Theatre's one-night-only benefit reading of Will Eno’s TITLE & DEED, directed by Lila Neugebauer. See photos from the event!. (more...)

Photos: Danny Burstein, Gray Coleman and Donna McKechnie Honored at Gingold Gala by Genevieve Rafter Keddy xGingold Theatrical Group celebrated their 20th Anniversary with a Gala, honoring Tony Award winner Danny Burstein, Gray Coleman, and Tony Award winner Donna McKechnie with the Golden Shamrock Award. See photos!. (more...)

 

Industry Insights

Daniel Breaker, Norbert Leo Butz and Michelle Federer to Star in THE NAUGHTY LIST Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Mitchell Maxwell, Laura Janik Cronin, Alyssa Melani and Willette Klausner will present a private, by-invitation-only industry presentation of The Naughty List a new comedy by New York Times bestselling author Tawni O’Dell.. (more...)

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Sean Cercone Launches The Licensing House With Barry Manilow's HARMONY
by Stephi Wild
Sean Cercone, founder and CEO of Broadway Licensing Global and On Demand, is launching a new theatrical licensing firm, called The Licensing House. Learn more here!. (more...)

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Video: TRAINING_SET Gets Ready for Industry Presentations- Meet the Company
by Nicole Rosky
Training_Set, a new play by Sonny Marwah with direction by Serena Norr, is getting ready to hold a series of industry presentations. Watch as the cast talks about the new play in this video!. (more...)

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Anne Reid Receives the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Last night, the 2025 winners of the prestigious 64th Rose d’Or Awards were revealed in a ceremony hosted in London by comedian Dara Ó Briain. The 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award went to the legendary Anne Reid.. (more...)

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Donja R. Love Names Andrew Russell Recipient of the 2025 Write It Out! Prize
by Stephi Wild
Donja R. Love has announced Andrew Russell as the 2025 recipient of the Write It Out! Prize for playwrights living with HIV and AIDS. Learn more about Russell and the prize here!. (more...)    

Around the Broadway World

Jake David Smith and Senzel Ahmady Will Lead North American Tour of THE GREAT GATSBY
by Stephi Wild
The North American Tour of THE GREAT GATSBY will star stage veterans Jake David Smith as Jay Gatsby and Senzel Ahmady as Daisy Buchanan.  Additional casting will be announced at a later date.. (more...)

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Marla Mindelle & Josh Sharp to Lead A KIDMAN CAROL By Kevin Zak
by Michael Major
Marla Mindelle and Josh Sharp will star as Nicole Kidman and Cate Blanchett, respectively, in a developmental production of A Kidman Carol: A Gay Dementia On Australian Dames. The play is written and directed by Kevin Zak (Ginger Twinsies).. (more...)

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Voting Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards Worldwide
by BWW Awards
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards Worldwide! Our editors set the categories, our readers submitted the nominees and now YOU get to vote for your favorites! Voting is now open through December 31st, 2025.. (more...)

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Maya Boyd, Abigail C. Onwunali and More Complete the Cast of JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Maya Boyd, Abigail C. Onwunali, and Nimene Sierra Wureh will complete the cast for August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone which will play Broadway’s Barrymore Theatre.. (more...)

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Ike Barinholtz, Jenny Slate and More Complete Cast of ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION BY SIMON RICH
by Chloe Rabinowitz
The final cast and creative team has been set for the world premiere of All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich, with direction by Tony Award-winner Alex Timbers.. (more...)

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Madeline Brewer, Kelvin Harrison Jr. and More to Star in THE DISAPPEAR at Audible Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Audible Theater will present the world premiere of The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt, starring Madeline Brewer and more.. (more...)

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How To Support Over 200 Non-Profit Theatres on Giving Tuesday
by Team BWW
BroadwayWorld is sharing our Giving Tuesday Regional Theatre Database, a resource to connect theater lovers with nonprofit theaters nationwide, for the second year in a row. This initiative aims to spotlight the vital work of these organizations and encourage year-round support.. (more...)

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Jeff Hiller Voices Mr. Fir in THE JINKX & DELA HOLIDAY SHOW Tour
by Josh Sharpe
Emmy Award winner Jeff Hiller has been confirmed to voice the character of Mr. Fir in The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show 2025 tour. Mr. Fir serves as the narrator for the show this year and is puppeteered by Greg Pinsoneault. . (more...)

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Sarah Jessica Parker-Produced Ballet Doc FRONT ROW Coming to Marquee TV
by Josh Sharpe
Next week, Marquee TV will release a documentary centering on Ukrainian ballet dancers from executive producer Sarah Jessica Parker. Front Row, directed by Miriam Guttmann, will debut on the streamer on Monday, December 8.. (more...)

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