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Go inside the Ambassador Theatre in new photos and video as Academy Award winner Mira Sorvino makes her Broadway debut. Sorvino stepped into the role of Roxie Hart tonight, September 15, in Broadway’s record-breaking production of Chicago.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera will launch its new North American Tour at Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre, led by Isaiah Bailey, Jordan Lee Gilbert, and Daniel Lopez. The beloved musical begins performances this fall before heading to cities nationwide.

Capital Repertory Theatre (theREP) will open its 2025–26 season with Sarah Ruhl’s Becky Nurse of Salem, running September 26–October 19 on the MainStage. Directed by Margaret E. Hall.

The producers of Paddington the Musical have confirmed that casting for the iconic bear — along with its design and creative reveal — will not be announced until the first preview on November 1 at the Savoy Theatre.

The life of designer Alexander McQueen comes to life in the new play House of McQueen, a sexy, flamboyant, irreverent, and poignant theatrical portrait that unravels the enigma of fashion icon. Read reviews for the production!

Broadway is gearing up for one of the most anticipated productions of the season: CHESS. Check out photos from inside the rehearsal room featuring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, Nicholas Christopher, Sean Allan Krill, Bradley Dean, Hannah Cruz, Bryce Pinkham, and the creative team as they gear up for their Broadway run.

What happens when a Broadway editor finally takes the plunge into Mamma Mia! after decades of resistance? In this first-person essay, A.A. Cristi recounts her maiden voyage into the world’s most joyful jukebox musical, exploring the show’s cultural legacy, communal spirit, and unabashed fun, she discovers why generations of audiences have made it Broadway’s happiest disco.

The Delacorte Theater officially repoens this summer with Free Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH NIGHT. Revel in the midsummer madness as twins Sebastian and Viola survive shipwreck, revenge plots, and the trick doors of love. Read reviews for this star-studded production!

The new theatrical one-man show, Jeff Ross: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE opens tonight at the Nederlander Theatre. Named for his beloved grandfather’s practical and loving travel advice, this intimate one-man show offers a peeled back look into the heart and soul of America’s Roastmaster – but don’t expect to get away un-skewered. Read the reviews!

Here we go again! The beloved jukebox musical classic turned global film phenomenon MAMMA MIA! has returned home to Broadway and celebrates its opening tonight at the Winter Garden Theatre. Read the reviews!

Obie winner Michael Chernus (Severance, Orange is the New Black, Spider-Man: Homecoming) returns to the NY stage after 11 years in Bubba Weiler’s debut play WELL, I’LL LET YOU GO. Extended through September 12 at The Space at Irondale. Read our interview.

Kumu Kahua Theatre opens its 55th season August 28–September 28 with the world premiere of Smother, a new comedy by Sara Ward about a mother’s hilarious meddling in her daughter’s love life.

Following a run at The Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, AVA: The Secret Conversations, written by and starring Downton Abbey star Elizabeth McGovern is making its New York premiere! Read reviews for the production!

Raise a glass to freedom and to one of the most groundbreaking shows in Broadway history. Hamilton celebrated its monumental 10th anniversary on Broadway tonight with an unforgettable curtain call. Watch the video!

Can I Be Frank?, written by and starring comedian, artist, and writer Morgan Bassichis, directed by 2025 Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton (Oh, Mary!; Josh Sharp’s ta-da!), based on and with original material by the late comedian and performance artist Frank Maya is playing now at SoHo Playhouse. Read reviews for the show!

This weekend, Broadway landed at the Hollywood Bowl in a concert production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar, starring Cynthia Erivo as Jesus and Adam Lambert as Judas and more! Read reviews for the production!

Broadway harpist and composer Kirsten Agresta Copely is releasing her new album KURUVINDA on August 1. The album follows her GRAMMY-nominated New Age project Aquamarine and reunites the acclaimed creative team behind it.

Dead Outlaw, Audible’s first original musical, reimagines the true story of Elmer McCurdy through immersive sound and Western balladry. Created by David Yazbek, Itamar Moses, and David Cromer, the show explores legacy, death, and storytelling across stage and audio formats.