
Sam Anctil
Theatre Journalist Sam Anctil has written 63 articles for BroadwayWorld since 2026, covering Chicago theatre.
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Video: Laughter, Love & Billy Crystal- Stars Celebrate 860 on Opening Night
October 30, 2026
Billy Crystal is back on Broadway! The legendary comedian and actor celebrated the opening night of his new solo show, 860, at the Imperial Theatre, and some of Broadway and Hollywood's biggest stars came out to celebrate his return.

Video: THE KING'S CRITIQUE Is Ready to Ruffle Some Royal Feathers- Inside Rehearsals
October 30, 2026
A royally ridiculous new musical is headed off-Broadway! The world premiere of The King’s Critique begins performances November 3 at the Pershing Square Signature Theatre Center.

Video: RENT at 30: Alumni Reunite to Reflect on Jonathan Larson’s Enduring Legacy
October 28, 2026
Thirty years after Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking musical Rent changed the landscape of Broadway, the show’s legacy continues to resonate with the artists and audiences whose lives it has touched.

Video: Richard Thomas Is Taking a Page Out of Mark Twain's Book
October 27, 2026
Richard Thomas is bringing Mark Twain back to New York City! Following a critically acclaimed run across the country, the beloved actor will bring Mark Twain Tonight! to The Town Hall for a one-night-only performance on November 2, benefiting the Entertainment Community Fund.

Video: It's All Relative! The Cast of OTHER DESERT CITIES Celebrates Opening Night
October 23, 2026
Other Desert Cities is back on Broadway! BroadwayWorld was on the scene at the Hudson Theatre for opening night to catch up with the company about bringing the family drama to a new generation of theatergoers.

Character Breakdown: The Cast of A FEW GOOD MEN Unpacks Their Roles
October 24, 2026
Performances are officially underway at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre for Lincoln Center Theatre's revival of A Few Good Men, by Aaron Sorkin.

Video: Welcome Home! The Cast of IN THE HEIGHTS Brings the Barrio Back to NYC
October 22, 2026
Paciencia y fe! The wait is just a little bit longer for the return of In the Heights at New York City Center.

Video: Elizabeth Teeter Picks the Shows That Shaped Her
October 21, 2026
In this video, watch as The Hairy Ape star Elizabeth Teeter walks us through the aisles of the Drama Book Shop to tell us all about the plays and musicals that made her the artist she is today.

Video: HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Is Bringing History Into Focus on Broadway
October 20, 2026
Here There Are Blueberries is headed to Broadway! The acclaimed play by Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich will open at the Barrymore Theatre this fall, bringing its thought-provoking true story to Broadway audiences for a limited engagement.

Exclusive: Mariah Poppins Is Coming! Watch Viral Sensation Coco Marshall Sing 'Heart of Stone' from Her Solo Show
October 16, 2026
Coco is ready for her close-up! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, viral sensation Coco Marshall (aka “Feed the Birds Girl”) will make her New York and cabaret debut in Coco Marshall: A Star Is Born, live at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.

Video: Illario Grant & Brandon Lee Harris Are Bringing Their Own Magic to MJ on Broadway
October 16, 2026
Illario Grant and Brandon Lee Harris are taking center stage in MJ the Musical.

Video: The Wait Is Over! Steven Pasquale & Company Are Bringing WAITING FOR LEFTY to CSC
October 15, 2026
BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge stopped by the rehearsal studio to catch up with Pasquale and the company about revisiting this American classic, finding new ways to tell its story, and why its message continues to resonate today.

Video: Same Heart, New Love Story! Inside Broadway's THE FANTASTICKS
October 15, 2026
After more than six decades of enchanting audiences, The Fantasticks is finally making its Broadway debut! The beloved musical by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt is getting a fresh new look this fall in a reimagined production from Second Stage Theatre, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner C

Video: The Teen Critics Cross That Bridge to SCHMIGADOON!
October 14, 2026
We are continuing Teen Critics with Nicoletta (18), Ella (17), and Shea (15), who recently headed to the Nederlander Theater to check out the Tony-winning Best Musical, Schmigadoon! on Broadway.

Character Breakdown: The Cast of THE HEART Unpacks Their Roles
October 17, 2026
Performances are officially underway at the Laura Pels Theatre for the New York premiere production of The Heart- a new musical with a book and additional lyrics by Kait Kerrigan, music and lyrics by Anne Eisendrath and Ian Eisendrath.

Exclusive: Watch Bobby Conte Sing 'If Only You Knew My Heart' from COPPERFIELD!
October 24, 2026
BroadwayWorld is very excited to share an exclusive performance from Mr.

Video: Aaron Sorkin, Bradley Whitford & More Make the Case for A FEW GOOD MEN
October 12, 2026
Aaron Sorkin's A Few Good Men is back on Broadway, and more than three decades after its original premiere, the story feels as timely as ever.

Exclusive: Watch 'When You're In Love' and 'Sentimental Person' from the MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Tour
October 7, 2026
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Video: Christopher Jackson Is Finding New Meaning in HAMILTON Ten Years Later
October 18, 2026
A decade after originating the role of George Washington in Hamilton, Jackson has returned to the Broadway phenomenon—and this time around, he's experiencing the show in an entirely new way.

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals with the Cast of MEMOIRS OF AMOROUS GENTLEMEN
October 6, 2026
Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen, featuring music and lyrics by the late Duncan Sheik and a book by Leah Nanako Winkler, is preparing to open in New York, and BroadwayWorld stopped by to get a sneak peek at the new musical and catch up with its company.
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