Broadway Newsroom

With the proshot of Disney's Frozen now on Disney+, fans are invited to celebrate the release with an official watch party, taking place this Wednesday, June 25.

Cole Escola has taken their final bow in Oh, Mary! on Broadway. See photos from their final Broadway bow and learn more about the production, including who is taking over.

Barbra Streisand won't be returning to the director's chair anytime soon. 'I’m not ready to direct again. I think I’ve probably had it,' the iconic multi-hyphenate said in a recent interview.

Heathers the Musical has returned to New York City! The video features a first look at the new stars of the fan-favorite musical, including Lorna Courtney as Veronica Sawyer and Casey Likes as Jason “J.D.” Dean.

Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, starting June 23, 2025. Check out five Broadway shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to right now!

Tonight, Broadway alum Josh Groban will return as host of the 16th annual Jimmy Awards for the second year in a row. Ahead of the big night, the performer stopped by Good Morning America to discuss the ceremony. Watch the interview!

Five Democratic senators will host a Pride concert at the Kennedy Center in protest of President Trump’s takeover of the institution. The event will feature Broadway artists and highlight LGBTQ+ pride.

Broadway League’s Black to Broadway initiative held its 5th annual Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth in Times Square. Watch videos from inside the concert, including performances from stars of Hell's Kitchen, Wicked, Boop! the Musical, and more.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 23, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

Performances of Hercules are now underway at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, which will run until 28 March 2026. Check out all new photos from the show and learn more here!

As the 110 new Jimmy Awards nominees continue their preparations for the 2025 ceremony, BroadwayWorld is checking in with 2024 winner Gretchen Shope to catch up on what she's been up to since her big win, as well as advice for this year's participants. 

The Gilded Age is back! Season 3 of the starry series premiered last night, and Max has just released a new trailer, teasing what is to come in the coming weeks. Check it out now.

A one night only staged reading of the American Son will take place next month, benefitting the Entertainment Community Fund. Learn more about the reading here!

The 'Opera Ghost' has shared a letter to future audience members for its upcoming production. Learn more about The Phantom of the Opera's return to New York here!

Elena Ferrante-Martin, Bishop Gorman High School (Las Vegas, NV) and KoKo M. Thornton, Enloe High School (Durham, NC) will be bestowed with the Inspiring Teacher Award, at the 2025 Jimmy Awards.

110 of the most talented high schoolers in the country will take the stage at the Minskoff Theatre tonight for the 16th Annual JImmy Awards. The 2025 ceremony will stream for free online beginning at 7:30pm ET on Monday, June 23. Tune in right here to watch live!

Broadway Bares, the annual burlesque spectacular unveiled its Wizard of Oz-inspired spin 'Come Out, Come Out' on Sunday. Nicole Scherzinger took the stage for a special surprise performance of 'Buttons' by the Pussycat Dolls. Check out the video here!

A new musical set in New Orleans, conceived and written by Tony Award winner Jack Viertel with music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations by Broadway’s Sonny Paladino, will premiere this summer

The Tony-nominated new Broadway musical Smash played its final Broadway performance on Sunday, June 22, 2025 after  32 previews and 84 regular performances at the Imperial Theatre. Check out a video of the final curtain call here!

The first ever Broadway production of Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years played its final performance this weekend. Watch the cast take their final bows in the video here!

Star of the stage and screen Kristin Chenoweth, took to the court to perform the United States national anthem before the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder faced off at Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. Check out the video here!

Broadway says goodbye to three productions. The Last Five Years takes its final bow at the Hudson Theatre following 19 previews and 89 regular performances; Smash plays its final performance at the Imperial Theatre after 32 previews and 84 regular performances; and Floyd Collins will conclude its limited run at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre following 26 previews and 72 regular performances.

As the Broadway Musical Smash begins to head into its final performances, watch the title number from the show here! See the video below. 

We've rounded up 50 Broadway songs to take your summer to the next level. Enjoy showtunes about soaking up the sun, basking in the heat, leaving for vacation, enjoying the beach, and more!

Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 24 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Summer 2025 reading list.