Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 3, 2025- First Look at the New HADESTOWN Cast and More

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Photo: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Debuts First Look at Andrew Barth Feldman as 'Oliver' Andrew Barth Feldman joins Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway tonight. Prior to his debut in the Tony-winning Best Musical, the production has released a first look at Feldman in costume as 'Oliver.'

Mission Critical for Arts Criticism In the job posting heard ‘round the theatre world a few weeks ago, the powers that be at The New York Times declared that their new theatre critic will be “eager to embrace new story forms with strong visual, audio and video components,” someone who will be “ready to employ different platform,” and “routinely use alternate story formats and multimedia.” Don’t worry, the posting does also seek someone who can write, describing a “dynamic, digital first writer.”

BroadwayWorld Launches My Shows: A New Way to Track and Share Your Theatre Journey BroadwayWorld introduces MyShows, a new feature that lets you track shows you’ve seen, rate productions, share reviews, and connect with friends.

 

Must Watch

Pete Townshend's QUADROPHENIA, A ROCK BALLET Will Make New York Debut at City Center by Stephi Wild Pete Townshend’s Quadrophenia, A Rock Ballet will make its New York stage debut this November. Check out a trailer and learn more about the production here!. (more...)

Video: Watch Highlights from Public Works' PERICLES by Nicole Rosky You can now get a first look at PERICLES: A Public Works Concert Experience, which will run for free at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine through tonight, Tuesday, September 2. See photos here and watch highlights below!. (more...)

Video: First Look at THE HEART at La Jolla Playhouse by Michael Major La Jolla Playhouse has released a new video from The Heart. Now in performances, the production also features Heidi Blickenstaff, Lincoln Clauss, Bre Jackson, Max McKenna, Kenita Miller, Paul Alexander Nolan, Zachary Noah Piser, and Jason Tam.. (more...)

 

Hot Photos

Photos: Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada in Rehearsal For CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB in London by Stephi Wild Rehearsal photos have been released for CABARET at the Kit Kat Club, featuring Grammy Award winner Reeve Carney as The Emcee and double Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award winner Eva Noblezada as Sally Bowles.. (more...)

Photo: Morgan Dudley, Paulo Szot and More HADESTOWN New Principal Cast by Chloe Rabinowitz You can now get a first look at photos of the new principal cast of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, Hadestown on Broadway. Learn more about the cast here! . (more...)

Photos: Matte Martinez as 'MJ' in MJ on Broadway First Look by Chloe Rabinowitz You can now get a first look at new photos of Matte Martinez in the role of ‘MJ’ in MJ on Broadway. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here! . (more...)

 

Industry Insights

Lance Bass, Marissa Jaret Winokur and Eileen Dietz Join EXORCISTIC: THE ROCK MUSICAL Producing Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Lance Bass, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and Eileen Dietz have officially joined the producing team of Exorcistic: The Rock Musical. Learn more about the musical here! . (more...)

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Lia Vollack Will Be Honored at The Drama League Fall Benefit Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz
The Drama League will present its fall gala, “DRAMA AT THE DISCO VOL. 2: A DRAMA LEAGUE BENEFIT,” at The Edison Rooftop. Learn more and see how to attend!. (more...)

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Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Names Tiffany Gates as New Executive Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre has appointed Tiffany Gates as its new executive director, effective immediately. Learn more about Gates and about the organization here!. (more...)

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Industry Pro Newsletter: 4,000 Broadway Recordings Head to the Classroom
by Alex Freeman
This week's newsletter explores the delicate balance between preserving theatre's past and navigating its present challenges and triumphs. We highlight two major archival initiatives from the Wait in the Wings foundation and the New York Public Library, both aimed at making theatrical history more accessible than ever. This theme of legacy is also present in stories of history being made, as Harry Potter and the Cursed Child prepares to break a significant Broadway record, and of history at risk, with a historic California theatre facing potential demolition. We'll also cover the immediate business of the stage, from a high-profile lawsuit and regional leadership changes to concerns that public transit cuts could hinder the industry's ongoing recovery.. (more...)

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THE LOOP, The Immersive Silent Disco Play to be Presented at New York Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz
New York Theatre Company will present THE LOOP, The Immersive Silent Disco Play, the world’s first silent disco play, with two exclusive industry presentations in September. Learn more and see how to attend.. (more...)
 

Around the Broadway World

Video: Amber Ardolino Performs 'New Money' in THE GREAT GATSBY in South Korea
by Stephi Wild
An all new video has been released giving fans a first look at 'New Money' from The Great Gatsby in South Korea! The performance features Amber Ardolino as Jordan Baker.. (more...)

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Lance Bass, Marissa Jaret Winokur and Eileen Dietz Join EXORCISTIC: THE ROCK MUSICAL Producing Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Lance Bass, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and Eileen Dietz have officially joined the producing team of Exorcistic: The Rock Musical. Learn more about the musical here! . (more...)

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Pete Townshend's QUADROPHENIA, A ROCK BALLET Will Make New York Debut at City Center
by Stephi Wild
Pete Townshend’s Quadrophenia, A Rock Ballet will make its New York stage debut this November. Check out a trailer and learn more about the production here!. (more...)

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