Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 23, 2025- SUNSET BLVD. Tops the Grosses in Final Week and More
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 23, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 23, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours:
Good morning, Broadway fans! As you sip your coffee and get ready for a new day on (and around) the Great White Way, catch up on all the latest headlines you might have missed. Jamie Allan’s magic show AMAZE is set to dazzle at New World Stages this summer—don’t miss a look behind the scenes! SUNSET BLVD. topped the Broadway grosses for its final week, while PAC NYC revealed an exciting lineup—led by Jennifer Nettles in the new musical GIULIA. Meanwhile, Lin-Manuel Miranda and 'Weird' Al Yankovic teamed up to lift spirits on Stephen Colbert’s Late Show after news of its cancellation, while the new STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW trailer features some Broadway magic of its own. In London, BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL released hot new production photos, and in NYC, the MAMMA MIA! marquee is up for the show’s Broadway return! Plus, big news for fans everywhere: THE NOTEBOOK tour dates and cast have been revealed. Dive in below for these highlights, industry insights, fun games, and much more—your day in theatre starts now!
But first...
| This Week's Call Sheet |
Thursday, July 24
Broadway in Bryant Park - Week 4
Ginger Twinsies opens Off-Broadway
Friday, July 25
A Chorus Line on Broadway 50th Anniversary
| The Front Page |
 Video: Be Amazed with a Sneak Peek of AMAZE Are you ready to be amazed? Jamie Allan brings his magic show, Amaze, to New World Stages this summer. Watch in this video as he gives us a special sneak peek! |
 Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 7/20/25 - SUNSET BLVD. Tops the List in Closing Week Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 7/20/2025. |
 Jennifer Nettles’ GIULIA Musical and More Set for PAC NYC 2026 Season Perelman Performing Arts Center has revealed new productions to take the stage in early 2026: Gems, choreographed by Benjamin Millepied, and more. See the full lineup here! |
| Must Watch |
 Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda and More Perform to Cheer Up Stephen Colbert Following THE LATE SHOW Cancellationby Stephi Wild The Late Show With Stephen Colbert will end in May 2026. To cheer up Colbert and his audience, Lin-Manuel Miranda and 'Weird' Al Yankovic stopped by during last night's episode to perform Coldplay's 'Viva La Vida.' Watch the video here!. (more...) |
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 Video: STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW New Broadway Footageby Stephi Wild An all new trailer has been released for the Broadway production of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW, including never-before-seen production footage. Watch the video here!. (more...) |
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Video: GODSPELL Documentary Sets World Premiere at TIFF; Watch a New Clip Photos/Video: First-Look at Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Andrew Rannells in THE GREAT AMERICAN BAKING SHOW by Josh Sharpe Roku has released a trailer and first look photos for The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Summer, featuring Broadway's Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Andrew Rannells as celebrity bakers. Check them out now!. (more...) Video: A CHORUS LINE Original Cast Will Reunite for Panel Discussion- Tune In Friday at 3pm Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda and More Perform to Cheer Up Stephen Colbert Following THE LATE SHOW Cancellation |
Video: Peter Dinklage Discusses Challenges of Live Shakespeare on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS| Hot Photos |
 Photos: Jess Folley, Todrick Hall and More in BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL in Londonby Stephi Wild As Burlesque the Musical has its official gala opening in the West End tonight, new production photos have been released. Check out the all new photos here!. (more...) |
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 Photos: MAMMA MIA! Returns to the Winter Garden Theatreby Jennifer Broski The box office is open for the Broadway return of Mamma Mia! The beloved musical resumes performances in New York City on Saturday, August 2, with an opening night celebration held on Thursday, August 14. Check out photos of the new marquee at the Winter Garden Theatre.. (more...) |
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 Photos: First Look at ROLLING THUNDER Off-Broadwayby Jennifer Broski Rolling Thunder is about to have its New York City premiere! The musical features a book by journalist/writer Bryce Hallett and is directed by Kenneth Ferrone. Catch a first look at the cast in action here.. (more...) |
| Industry Insights |
by Joshua Wright
CJ ENM is adapting the hit 2012 film Dancing Queen into a stage musical with Tony-winning Broadway creatives, planning a 2027 premiere in Korea ahead of international expansion.. (more...)
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Appoints Laura Steinberger as Director of Finance
by Stephi Wild
Hudson Valley Shakespeare has appointed Laura Steinberger as Director of Finance. Steinberger brings experience in nonprofit leadership, strategic financial management, and business operations. Learn more here!. (more...)
Theater Resources Unlimited to Present Introduction To Producer Development & Mentorship Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz
A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is celebrating its fifth year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings. Up next is a Free Introduction to their Producer Development & Mentorship Program.. (more...)
| Around the Broadway World |
by Stephi Wild
The full cast and 2025-26 tour route have been announced for the upcoming tour of THE NOTEBOOK, which kicks off this September. Learn more about the show here!. (more...)
Jerry Herman's MRS. SANTA CLAUS World Premiere Canceled At Goodspeed
by Joshua Wright
Goodspeed Musicals has updated its 2025 season lineup, replacing the world premiere of Mrs. Santa Claus with a production of White Christmas, directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes.. (more...)
HAMILTON Will Offer 1000 $10 Tickets For 10th Anniversary Matinee Performance
by Stephi Wild
In honor of the 10th anniversary performance of Hamilton, an expanded digital lottery will take place for a fan-filled matinee performance on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.. (more...)
House Republicans Aim to Have Kennedy Center Opera House Renamed for Melania Trump
by Chloe Rabinowitz
House Republicans are aiming to have The Kennedy Center’s opera house renamed in honor of Melania Trump. Learn more about the proposed name change to the venue here.. (more...)
Anna Chlumsky, Julia Lester and More to Star in QUEENS at MTC
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the cast for their Off-Broadway production of Queens by Martyna Majok. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets here.. (more...)
Filmed Version of BAT OUT OF HELL Will Come to The Big Screen in Autumn 2025
by Stephi Wild
This Halloween, witness the world premiere cinema event of Bat Out of Hell: The Musical—starring the explosive cast of the West End production! Learn more here!. (more...)
Tickets On Sale Now For ROMY & MICHELE: THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild
Tickets are now on sale for Romy & Michele: The Musical, a new Off-Broadway production based on the cult-classic film Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion.. (more...)
Sharna Burgess, Paige Davis and More Join PEN PALS at DR2 Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Pen Pals Off-Broadway has revealed new additions to the rotating cast: Sharna Burgess and Paige Davis, plus more! See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.. (more...)
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