Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 20, 2025- Go Inside RAGTIME Opening Night and More
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 20, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 20, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend:
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Good morning, BroadwayWorld! There was no shortage of excitement on the stage and screen yesterday, with new openings, special performances, and exclusive interviews lighting up the theatre world. Last night marked the grand opening of the second Broadway revival of Ragtime—don’t miss our inside look at the opening night festivities and photos from the curtain call. Plus, go behind the scenes at the first preview of CHESS on Broadway with new video, and check out what the critics are saying about Richard Linklater’s latest, Blue Moon. Over in Must Watch, Lin-Manuel Miranda surprised fans with a Hamilton duet with Laufey at Madison Square Garden, while Marisha Wallace revealed her dream roles. There’s plenty more—including Debbie Allen’s new Barbie honor and a first look at Water for Elephants on tour—so grab your coffee and dive into all the Broadway buzz you might have missed!
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 Video: BLUE MOON Stars on the Bond Between Lorenz Hart and Richard Rodgers Stage veterans Ethan Hawke, Andrew Scott, and Bobby Cannavale are all turning back the clocks of theater history with Blue Moon. Check out our conversation with the performers who discuss the relationship between songwriters Lorenz Hart and Richard Rodgers. |
 Video: Inside Opening Night of RAGTIME with Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz & More There's new music playing on 65th Street. The second Broadway revival of Ragtime is officially open at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Watch in this video as we go inside opening night with the whole company. |
 So Cast Me Already! with Marisha Wallace Three dream roles have so far eluded Broadway and West End favorite Marisha Wallace. She just ended an acclaimed Broadway run in Cabaret, but her heart is set on playing these three characters someday. So cast her already! Watch in this video as she sings through the roles that she hopes to play one day. |
| Exclusive |
by Michael Major
Watch video footage from the first preview of Chess on Broadway! The new video shows the buzzy audience arriving at the theatre and purchasing merchandise before the three stars make their entrance. . (more...)
Exclusive: Scott and Mark Hoying on Creating Their New Holiday Book and Family Album
by Josh Sharpe
With the holiday season just around the corner, BroadwayWorld caught up with Scott and Mark Hoying to discuss their new children's book Fa La La Family, its accompanying album, Dancing with the Stars, and more.. (more...)
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 Exclusive: Go Inside the First Preview of CHESS With New Footageby Michael Major Watch video footage from the first preview of Chess on Broadway! The new video shows the buzzy audience arriving at the theatre and purchasing merchandise before the three stars make their entrance. . (more...) |
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 Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda Joins Laufey in Concert For HAMILTON Duetby Michael Major Lin-Manuel Miranda joined singer Laufey onstage at Madison Square Garden last night to perform 'Best of Wives and Best of Women,' the 50-second Hamilton tune that recently went viral on social media. Watch the video!. (more...) |
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Videos: Catch Up with Elphaba and Glinda in New WICKED: FOR GOOD Featurettes Video: Bette Midler Shares Whether She Would Return to Broadway Video: Kristin Chenoweth Talks Reuniting with Stephen Schwartz for THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Photos/Video: INTO THE WOODS Begins Rehearsals at the Bridge Theatre |
Video: Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada in CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB in London| Hot Photos |
 Photos: RAGTIME Opening Night Curtain Callby Bruce Glikas Ragtime is officially open at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Check out photos from the opening night curtain call here and learn more about the production.. (more...) |
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 Photos: Kecia Lewis Unveils Sardi's Portaraitby Jennifer Broski Tony winner Kecia Lewis has a lot to celebrate this year. Not only is she starring in Hell's Kitchen on Broadway, but she is celebrating 40 triumphant years as a dynamic storyteller on stage and screen. She just received a Sardi's portrait and you can see photos from the special day below!. (more...) |
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 Photos: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS North American Tour First Lookby Chloe Rabinowitz You can now get a first look at new photos of the North American tour premiere of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, captured by Matthew Murphy for MurphyMade. Learn more! . (more...) |
| Industry Insights |
by Chloe Rabinowitz
The Theatrical division of International Literary Properties has acquired the literary works of Jean Shepherd from Dalfie Entertainment Inc. Learn more here!. (more...)
Tjaša Ferme's New Sci-Fi Dramedy BIOADAPTING to Have Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Tjaša Ferme's New Sci-Fi Dramedy BIOADAPTING will have two industry presentations,. (more...)
| Review Roundups |
by Josh Sharpe
Blue Moon, Richard Linklater's new film centered on Broadway lyricist Lorenz Hart, is now in theaters in New York and Los Angeles. Find out what critics think of the movie here!. (more...)
Review Roundup: ORATORIO FOR LIVING THINGS Opens at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Signature Theatre is presenting Oratorio For Living Things, written by Heather Christian and directed by Lee Sunday Evans. See what the critics are saying about the production here.. (more...)
Review Roundup: RAGDOLL Opens at Jermyn Street Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz
See what the critics are saying about Ragdoll at Jermyn Street Theatre. Read the reviews for Ragdoll in BroadwayWorld's Review Roundup here and learn more about the production.. (more...)
| Around the Broadway World |
Debbie Allen Joins Barbie Tribute Collection with New Doll
by Josh Sharpe
This month, Mattel is honoring Broadway performer Debbie Allen with a new doll as part of the ongoing Barbie Tribute Collection. The doll is on sale now.. (more...)
Play Chess Against the Characters from CHESS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky
Wish you could play chess as well as the grandmasters of Chess the musical? Now is your chance to test your skills. Chess.com announced earlier today that they have launched exclusive new bots based on the characters of the Chess the musical. Players can now challenge Freddie Trumper, Anatoly Sergievsky, and Florence Vassy—all while enjoying their Chess-inspired dialogues.. (more...)
Listen: PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Broadway Cast Recording is Available to Stream Now
by Stephi Wild
The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Pirates! The Penzance Musical is available in streaming and digital formats now. Listen to the full album and find out how to pre-order the CD here!. (more...)
Ben Platt to Perform Two-Week Residency at the Ahmanson Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Tony, GRAMMY and Emmy Award winner Ben Platt will present a new two-week residency at the Ahmanson Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!. (more...)
Ramin Karimloo and More Will Lead ROAM A NEW MUSICAL Concert Production at the Shaftesbury Theatre
by Stephi Wild
ROAM, a new musical directed by Rupert Hands (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels; Evita, London Palladium) with choreography by Olivier Award winner James Cousins will perform a special one-night only concert.. (more...)
Victor Carrillo Tracey To Play 'Sodapop Curtis' in THE OUTSIDERS for a Limited Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Original cast member Victor Carrillo Tracey will take on the role “Sodapop Curtis” in The Outsiders for a limited time. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!. (more...)
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