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New Jersey Repertory Company will present the world premiere of The Drop Off, a powerful new comic-drama by James Anthony Tyler, recipient of the 3rd Annual Horton Foote Playwriting Award.

Three staged readings of ICEWORLD, A Life After Life Musical with book and music by Andrew Monohan and book and lyrics by June Rachelson-Ospa, will be presented at OPERA America's National Opera Center.

Deaf West Theatre will host an industry preview for Elephant Shoes, a new original musical with a book by Ivan Menchell, music and lyrics by Caroline Kay, and directed and choreographed by Tony Award-nominee Jeff Calhoun.

New cast members have officially taken to the stage for their first performance in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre in London. Check out all new production photos and family portraits here!

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 10/16/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Broadway & Film producer Willette Klausner will present SPOTLIGHT! The Dorothy Dandridge Musical in an exclusive industry invite only stage reading at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.

The Bushwick Starr is presenting the world premiere of Blue Cowboy, written and performed by award-winning playwright and performer David Cale. Learn more here!

 Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS announced a record-breaking $18.3 million in grantmaking in 2025. Learn more about Broadway Cares and its donations this year here!

KAREN is coming to Underbelly Boulevard Soho, following runs across the country  including the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, The Other Palace, and more. Learn more here!

In the tradition of Brick Lane Music Hall's beloved festive variety shows, this winter will bring a brand new production; The Magic of Christmas, beginning next month.

The full cast has been announced for the UK and Ireland tour Priscilla Queen of the Desert, including Kevin Clifton, Nick Hayes, and more. Learn more about the show here!

Swedish-American theater company Kulturkanonen will perform Shakespeare's Macbeth in a one-night, one-rehearsal spectacle at The Vino Theater. Learn more about the show here!

Joburg Ballet has announced that the company will make its UK debut at the Royal Opera House's Linbury Theatre in London this month. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!

The Jewish Literary Foundation has launched its new Jewish Playwrights Programme, supporting emerging playwrights through the process of developing a full-length play, and helping to foster a strong presence of Jewish culture within the UK theatre industry.  

Following a sold-out and hugely-acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe earlier this year with Gobby Girls: The 11% Club, the all-female sketch sensation will return with a brand-new show: Gobby Girls: The After Party.

West End legend, Michael Ball will be joining the line-up for this year’s Magic Radio's West End Christmas.​​​​​​​ He will be taking to the stage on Saturday 15th November.

Curtis Institute of Music has announced new appointments in its voice and opera department, effective with the 2025–26 school year. Learn more about them here!

Star of The Celebrity Traitors, Taskmaster and Ted Lasso, NICK MOHAMMED will bring his critically acclaimed alter-ego MR. SWALLOW to Bradford Live next year. Learn more here!

From playwright and director Reese Villella comes Moonstone Orchard, a surrealist descent into ritual, desire, and the seductive pull of power. Learn more here!

The National Theatre has announced full casting for The Playboy of the Western World, a story of youth and self-discovery by John Millington Synge. Learn more here!