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Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 11/16/25 - Tom Felton Joins HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2025
Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 11/16/2025.
Maria Bilbao, Rema Webb and More to Star in EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT Industry Reading
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2025
Abingdon Theatre Company has revealed the cast of an invitation-only reading presentation of the new musical Every Wednesday Night in association with Executive Producer Rashad V. Chambers.
The American Theatre Wing Named Anthem Award Winner
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2025
The American Theatre Wing has been named a Silver Winner for Education or Literacy Program or Platform in Education, Art & Culture in the 5th Annual Anthem Awards for the American Theatre Wing’s “Master Class” Series.
Syracuse Stage Named 2025 Lucille Lortel Foundation Indigenous Theatermaker Award Recipient
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2025
The Dramatists Guild Foundation has named Syracuse Stage as the 2025 recipient of the Lucille Lortel Foundation Indigenous Theatermaker Award for their work to showcase the importance of Indigenous storytelling.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Leigh Silverman New President of SDCF, UK’s National Youth Theatre Expands Access Initiative
by Alex Freeman - November 17, 2025
Poudre High School Theatre demonstrates how Stage Mag can be used by organizations of all shapes and sizes to build a fully interactive show program. In New York, the Performing Arts Library prepares a major Martha Graham exhibition, and Leigh Silverman steps into her new role as President of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation. Regionally, IN Series appoints its first Executive Director and Dallas restores funding to Dallas Black Dance Theatre. Abroad, the National Youth Theatre expands its Assemble programme with a significant new grant.
New Musical XTRAVAGANZA To Bring True Story Of Vogue Trailblazer To The Stage
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
A new musical titled XTRAVAGANZA is currently in development with an invited workshop presentation at Gibney Studios in New York. Featuring music and lyrics by Khiyon Hursey and a book by R. Eric Thomas, the project is inspired by the life of ballroom pioneer José Xtravaganza.
Chelsea LeSage, Jenilyn N. Rodriguez and More to Star in TRAINING_SET Presentation
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2025
Training_Set, a new play by Sonny Marwah with direction by Serena Norr, will hold a series of industry presentations next month.
Open Jar Studios and The Stage Door Foundation Launch New Initiative Supporting Artists in Need
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2025
Open Jar Studios is launching a partnership with the not-for-profit Stage Door Foundation to launch GIVE A LITTLE, an initiative designed to uplift and empower artists in need by providing free studio space to pursue their creative work.
The First Global Indigenous and First Nations Playwrights and Composers' Event Set For Next Week
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2025
The Ally Artists Group and Eagle Project have announced The First Global Indigenous and First Nations  Playwrights and Composers' Event.  The title of this year’s event is,  'Indigenous Voices: A Celebration of Playwrights and Composers.'
Ryan Silverman, Matt Amira and More to Star in GLORY RIDE Industry Readings
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2025
The new musical, Glory Ride, which tells the true story of Tour de France champion Gino Bartali, who secretly saved hundreds of innocent lives during Mussolini’s Fascist reign in World War II, will have two NYC industry readings.
BroadwayWorld Classifieds 11/13/2025; Jobs In Education, Finance, and More
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2025
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 11/13/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
Christopher Wheeldon Launches New Production Company, Toy Theater Productions
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2025
A decade after taking Broadway by storm with his Tony Award-winning musical adaptation of An American in Paris, world-renowned director and choreographer Christopher Wheeldon will launch Toy Theater Productions.
TRU to Present Crossing The Cultural Boundary: Can We Write Authentically About People Other Than “Ou
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2025
A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited is celebrating its fifth year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings. Up next: Crossing the Cultural Boundary: Can We Write Authentically about People Other Than 'Our Own'?
The Museum of Broadway Launches Broadway Legacy Foundation
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2025
The Museum of Broadway has launched the Broadway Legacy Foundation, in celebration of the museum's third anniversary.  A founding fundraiser event was held on November 11,.
TAIMAK: THE GLOW Original Production in Development
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2025
Freedom Theatricals is developing Taimak: The Glow, an original production that brings the life and legacy of martial arts icon Taimak to the stage. The one-man show is slated to debut in 2027.
MSA Promotes Brandon Sierra and Hires Rebecca Harrell Mills
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2025
Established in 2000 as the first agency in its niche, MSA just marked its 25th Anniversary. As part of this milestone, the agency has promoted Brandon Sierra to Partner and the hiring of Rebecca Harrell Mills as Director.
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 11/9/25 - Total Gross of $40,693,448
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2025
Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 11/9/2025.
Robert Cuccioli, Shirine Babb and More to Star in ANNABEL'S SISTER Industry Reading
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2025
The cast has been revealed for Annabel’s Sister, a new play by George Kolber. Two industry readings will be presented in New York. The cast features Shirine Babb, Kevin Cristaldi, Robert Cuccioli, and more.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Leadership Changes in Opera Large and Small
by Alex Freeman - November 10, 2025
This week’s roundup highlights major leadership changes, funding shifts, and renewed investment in the performing arts. OPERA America has named Michael J. Bobbitt as its next President & CEO, while Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS announced $1.5 million in emergency food grants nationwide. In New York, The Joyce Theater Foundation received a landmark $15 million gift, and Broadway productions prepare to take the stage at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Regionally, Chicago’s cultural department faces a proposed budget reduction, Theatre Washington released a new industry impact report, and Houston Grand Opera appointed James Gaffigan as its next Music Director. Meanwhile, in the UK, opera and arts education take center stage with efforts to broaden access and strengthen creative learning.
Young Concert Artists Unveils 2025 Winners And First Ensemble-in-Residence
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2025
Young Concert Artists has revealed the Winners of the 2025 Susan Wadsworth International Auditions. Winners were based on the final round of live auditions in New York.
Ford’s Theatre Names Sarah J. Wilber as Director of Development
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2025
Ford’s Theatre Society has appointed Sarah J. Wilber as Director of Development. Wilber will oversee all development operations for Ford’s Theatre, including major gifts, institutional giving, membership, corporate partnerships and special events.
Debbie Allen to Direct MAYA ANGELOU, PHENOMENAL WOMAN
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2025
Debbie Allen will direct Angelica Chéri’s Phenomenal Woman, Maya Angelou—a play with music that will be the first and only stage production about the iconic figure.
Johnny G. Lloyd Joins Meghan Finn as Newly Appointed Co-Artistic Director of The Tank
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2025
Johnny G. Lloyd will join Meghan Finn, both as Artistic Directors of The Tank. Lloyd has served as The Tank’s Director of Artistic Development for the past 5 years, working closely with Finn and Managing Producer Molly FitzMaurice.
MOONSHINE & MISTLETOE (An Appalachian Christmas Celebration) Album Out Now
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2025
Originally conceived by DJ Salisbury and Larry Moore, Moonshine & Mistletoe (An Appalachian Christmas Celebration) features a score woven from the authentic, hauntingly beautiful music of Appalachian mountain folk.
The Academy of Music Theatre Announces The Retirement of Executive Director Debra J'Anthony
by Gillian Blum - November 08, 2025
The longtime Executive Director of the Academy of Music Theatre in Northampton will be retiring in June 2026. This announcement was made recently by Debra J'Anthony, who has been Executive Director of the historic arts venue since 2008. 

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