Cole Escola Joins Melissa McCarthy in Animated Holiday Musical MARGIE CLAUS
by A.A. Cristi - July 25, 2025 Tony Award winner Cole Escola (OH, MARY!) has joined the voice cast of the upcoming animated holiday musical comedy MARGIE CLAUS, starring Melissa McCarthy....
Video: Laura Benanti Brings Melania Trump Back to THE LATE SHOW for Holiday Segment
by Josh Sharpe - December 17, 2025 On The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Broadway's Laura Benanti brought her fan-favorite performance as Melania Trump to the show, just in time for the holidays. Watch the segment where she speaks about her favorite holiday traditions, the recent demolition of the East Wing of the White House, and m...
Ricky Sims Brings COMING OUT TO DEAD PEOPLE to Soho Theatre
by Stephi Wild - November 15, 2023 New York City-based stand-up comedian, storyteller and one-man tour-de-force Ricky Sim brings his critically acclaimed debut hour ‘Coming Out To Dead People' to London's Soho Theatre from 22nd – 24th January. The Asian Queer comedy about secrets taken to the grave has come off the back of a run at...
Meet the Cast of OH, MARY!, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - June 26, 2024 Following its sold out, twice extended world premiere run at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, the comedy Oh, Mary! is headed to Broadway! Previews begin tonight, June 26, at the Lyceum Theatre. Opening night is set for July 11. The limited 12-week engagement will run through September 15, 2024....
OH, MARY!'s Cole Escola Wins 2025 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play
by - June 08, 2025 Cole Escola has won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for OH, MARY!....
Video: Laura Benanti Returns as First Lady Melania Trump on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - October 21, 2025 During Monday's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Laura Benanti reprised her fan-favorite performance as Melania Trump. Watch the clip now!...
Photos: OH, MARY! Celebrates Opening Night at The Eagle
by Bruce Glikas - July 15, 2024 Cole Escola's Oh, Mary! officially opened on Broadway on July 11 at the Lyceum Theatre, following a sold out, twice extended world premiere run at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. BroadwayWorld was in attendance at the show's opening night celebration at The Eagle. Check out our exclusive photos here!...
Video: Laura Benanti’s Melania Trump Talks New Film on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - February 05, 2026 On Wednesday's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Broadway favorite Laura Benanti stopped by the show as First Lady Melania Trump to shed some light on her much-talked-about new film. Watch the segment now....
BADA SWING! Comes to 54 Below This Month
by Stephi Wild - June 11, 2024 54 Below will present Bada Swing! on June 27, 2024. This performance is a lounge-jazz musical about two disgusting old men....
Video: Laura Benanti Sings 'The Sound of Music' at 54 Below
by Joshua Wright - October 17, 2024 Watch Laura Benanti sing the title song from The Sound of Music, a role she first played on Broadway at 18 years old at 54 Below in this all-new video....
New York Theatre Workshop Adds TARTUFFE Final Performance and Special Benefit Event
by Stephi Wild - December 23, 2025 New York Theatre Workshop has announced that there will be an added final performance of the world premiere of a new version of Molière’s Tartuffe, by Tony Award nominee Lucas Hnath. Learn more here!...
Comedian Grace Kuhlenschmidt To Appear At The Den Theatre, August 10
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2023 The Den Theatre has announced Grace Kuhlenschmidt, featuring one stand-up performance on Thursday August 10, 2023 at 7:15 p.m. on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood....
Video: Laura Benanti is Back as Melania Trump on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - August 21, 2024 As politics continue to heat up ahead of the November election, Laura Benanti's tried and true portrayal of Melania Trump has returned to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. In the clip, Benanti tunes into the Late Show as the former First Lady, who is on location at the Democratic National Conventi...
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 1, 2025
by - August 01, 2025 Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 1, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours...
Elijah Nevels, Michael Henry & Tim Murray and More Set for The Den Theatre August Comedy Shows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 25, 2025 The Den Theatre has revealed upcoming August 2025 shows at the theatre's Wicker Park stages. Learn more about the August lineup here and see how to purchase tickets....
Video: Laura Benanti Returns as Melania Trump on THE LATE SHOW
by Stephi Wild - June 04, 2024 Laura Benanti returned in her iconic portrayal of Melania Trump on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert! Check out the video here! ...
Video: Watch Trailer for HBO Original Comedy Series FANTASMAS
by Josh Sharpe - May 23, 2024 Writer, director, and comedian Julio Torres spins a fantastical six-part tale of when he lost a gold oyster earring. In his search to find the precious object, Julio reflects on the offbeat characters he encounters in introspective, often eerie, and always comedic vignettes set in a dreamy, alternat...
Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup – July 15 to July 21, 2024
by Rebecca Kaplan - July 15, 2024 Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including plenty of cabaret, a new...
Matthew Broderick, Bianca del Rio & More to Star in TARTUFFE at NYTW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 16, 2025 New York Theatre Workshop has revealed the full cast for the world premiere of a new version of Molière’s classic comedy Tartuffe. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets....
Linedy Genao and Sasha Merci to Star in LA EGOISTA Industry Presentation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 24, 2024 Edgewood Entertainment will present an industry presentation of La Egoista, a new play from Dominican American playwright, performer and theatremaker Erlina Ortiz....
Cole Escola's OH, MARY! to be Presented at the Lucille Lortel Theatre This January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 07, 2023 A limited Off-Broadway engagement will be presented of Oh, Mary!, a new and ridiculous comedy written by and starring Cole Escola (in their Off Broadway debut), the award-winning, viral writer and comedian known for “Search Party,” “The Other Two,” and more....
New York Premiere of Ikechukwu Ufomadu's AMUSEMENTS to be Presented at Playwrights Horizons
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 16, 2023 Playwrights Horizons will present the New York premiere of Amusements, written and performed by Emmy-nominated and Drama Desk Award-winning actor, writer, and comedian Ikechukwu Ufomadu....
SAMANTHA BEE'S WITS END Announces Special Guests For July 9th Show At The Bell House
by A.A. Cristi - June 25, 2024 Samantha Bee's WITS END at The Bell House on July 9th will feature special guests Jon Glaser and Wyatt Cenac. Don't miss this exciting night of comedy and entertainment....
CABARET Pre-Show Will Begin 75 Minutes Before Showtime with Prologue Company
by Nicole Rosky - February 15, 2024 Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club has announced the Prologue Company, the dancers and musicians that welcome audiences to the club, as rehearsals are now underway in New York City....
What to Watch on New Year's Eve - Sara Bareilles, Reneé Rapp, & More
by Josh Sharpe - December 31, 2024 Broadway fans can close the curtain on 2024 with some Broadway and music favorites! Countdown to midnight with names like Sara Bareilles, Sting, Reneé Rapp, and more. Additionally, the Wicked movie is now available to watch at home on digital. ... |