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Character Breakdown: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Cast Breaks Down Their Roles
by Joey Mervis - November 08, 2025
Six spellers enter, but only one can win The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! The much anticipated NYC revival of the beloved musical is getting ready to begin performances at New World Stages. Watch in this video as the cast unpacks their roles.
Video: Michael McElroy Tours SYNCOPATED STAGES at the Library for the Performing Arts
by Joey Mervis - November 08, 2025
Now on display at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts is an exhibition highlighting the history of Black musical theater- Syncopated Stages: Black Disruptions to the Great White Way. Watch in this video as Curatorial Advisory Michael McElroy gives us a tour and some insight into how the exhibition came to be!
Photos: ROB LAKE MAGIC Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - November 08, 2025
Rob Lake MAGIC with Special Guests The Muppets celebrated its Gala performance at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York City. The 12-week limited holiday engagement will run through Sunday, January 18, 2026. Check out photos from inside the big night here.
Video: John-Andrew Morrison is In His Presidential Era
by Robert Bannon - November 07, 2025
In this BroadwayWorld exclusive, I sit down with Tony-nominated actor John-Andrew Morrison, who has audiences roaring eight times a week in the hit Broadway comedy Oh Mary!. Watch in this video.
Video: June Squibb and the Cast of MARJORIE PRIME Are Getting Ready for Broadway
by Joey Mervis - November 07, 2025
Next up at Second Stage Theater is Jordan Harrison’s MARJORIE PRIME, which finally arrives on Broadway, directed by Tony Award Nominee and Obie Award-winner Anne Kauffman. Watch in this video as the company explains what it's all about! 
Video: Rob Lake, Kermit and More at ROB LAKE MAGIC on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 07, 2025
Last night, ROB LAKE MAGIC with Special Guests The Muppets celebrated its Gala performance at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York City! Hear from Rob Lake, Kermit and more on the red carpet.
Stage Mag Spotlight: Grant Fine Arts Center's MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by Michael Major - November 07, 2025
This week's Stage Mag Spotlight is on Grant Fine Arts Center's production of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical. Find out how they customized their Stage Mag with special features now!
THE WIZARD OF OZ AT SPHERE Debuts Soundtrack with Unreleased Judy Garland Track
by Josh Sharpe - November 07, 2025
The official soundtrack for The Wizard of Oz at Sphere is now available, featuring the original film score that was specifically re-recorded for the experience currently playing at Sphere in Las Vegas. Listen to it now.
Photos: Kristin Chenoweth in THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 07, 2025
You can now get a first look at photos of The Queen of Versailles on Broadway starring Tony and Emmy Award Winner Kristin Chenoweth.
Kristin Chenoweth’s Glinda from WICKED Joins Broadway Legends Ornament Collection
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2025
Kristin Chenoweth as Glinda from Wicked has joined Broadway Cares' Broadway Legends ornament series. The 6” glass Glinda ornament features her iconic blue gown, complete with sparkling crown and wand.
Video: Sarah Snook Recalls Keanu Reeves Presenting Her Tony Award
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2025
Sarah Snook recently visited The Tonight Show, where she spoke about receiving the Tony for The Picture of Dorian Gray and shared her surprise when seeing that Keanu Reeves was the person handing her the award. Watch her appearance now.
THE TONIGHT SHOW Sets 'Wicked Week' with Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, & Michelle Yeoh
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2025
Later this month, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon is going full Oz ahead of the release of the highly anticipated Wicked: For Good on November 21. The week-long celebration will feature a lineup of the film’s stars and special musical moments.  
Video: Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth Reunite With WICKED Movie Stars for 'For Good' Quartet
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2025
For NBC's Wicked: One Wonderful Night, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande debuted their rendition of 'For Good' at Broadway's Gershwin Theater, featuring special guests Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth. Check out a clip from the performance now.
Listen: DEATHLESS Recording Featuring Jeremy Jordan and More Out Now
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2025
Deathless: Original Studio Cast Recording has been released in digital and steaming formats. Deathless is a new indie-folk musical with music and lyrics by Zack Zadek.
Listen: Plasma Drops Debut Album 'Is Miss Thing On? (Live from Joe's Pub)'
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2025
Drag Race alum Plasma has released her live debut album, Is Miss Thing On? (Live from Joe’s Pub), available now. The setlist is a mix of old and new songs, including musical theater classics, standards, and an original trick written by Plasma. Listen to it here.
See Broadway's Brightest Stars This Holiday Season at The Shops at Columbus Circle
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2025
Broadway’s magic returns to The Shops at Columbus Circle with the beloved Broadway Under the Stars series. Enjoy captivating performances from today’s top shows and intimate conversations with the stars, moderated by Broadway alum, George Psomas. ​
Gospel Legend Yolanda Adams to Make Broadway Debut in HELL’S KITCHEN; Tony-Winner Kecia Lewis Departs In December
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2025
Four-time Grammy Award winner Yolanda Adams will make her Broadway debut in Alicia Keys’ hit musical Hell’s Kitchen, taking over the role of Miss Liza Jane from Tony Award winner Kecia Lewis beginning December 16, 2025 at the Shubert Theatre.
Broadway Cares Responds To SNAP Uncertainty With $1.5 Million In Emergency Food Grants
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2025
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS announced $1.5 million in emergency grants to support food service organizations nationwide, helping ensure meals and essential nutrition for millions affected by the federal government's uncertainty.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 7, 2025- RAGTIME Extends Broadway Run and More
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 7, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Jim Barne and Kit Buchan Break Down the Music of TWO STRANGERS...
by Joey Mervis - November 06, 2025
We continue Notes on a Score with Jim Barne and Kit Buchan, who make their Broadway debuts this season with the already viral Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). Watch in this video as they unpack the Act 1 closer, 'American Express.'
Photos: MTC's QUEENS Opening Night Curtain Call and Party
by Bruce Glikas - November 06, 2025
Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the Off-Broadway production of Queens, by Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok, and directed by Trip Cullman. See photos of Julia Lester, Marin Ireland, Anna Chlumsky and more at the opening night curtain call and after party!
Photos: Anna Chlumsky, Julia Lester and More on the QUEENS Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - November 06, 2025
Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the Off-Broadway production of Queens, by Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok, and directed by Trip Cullman. See photos of the company on the red carpet.
SHIRLEY VALENTINE Star Pauline Collins Passes Away at 85
by Josh Sharpe - November 06, 2025
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actress Pauline Collins, who played the title role in the solo play Shirley Valentine, has passed away.
Photos: Alex Newell & Kate Baldwin Get Ready to Join CHICAGO
by Bruce Glikas - November 06, 2025
Broadway’s long-running hit Chicago is getting ready to welcome two new stars to the Ambassador Theatre this fall. Two-time Tony Award nominee Kate Baldwin steps into the role of Roxie Hart beginning Monday, November 10, 2025. One week later, Tony Award winner Alex Newell joins the cast as Matron “Mama” Morton on Monday, November 17. They just met the press ahead of their Chicago debuts and you can check out photos below.
Stage Direction: Unpacking the Many Works of David Cromer
by Charles Kirsch - November 06, 2025
Not many directors could helm a blockbuster stage adaptation of a hit film starring George Clooney, the Broadway transfer of a dark and quirky musical about a Dead Outlaw, and an off-Broadway meditation on the root and consequences of AI all in the span of four months. If anyone could, however, it would certainly be David Cromer, who achieved that impressive feat last spring. Rocketed to fame by his revelatory 2009 production of Our Town, he has become one of New York’s most in-demand directors, noted for his versatility, sensitivity, and ability to create theatrical magic. 

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