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Photos: MARJORIE PRIME Cast Celebrates Opening Night by Bruce Glikas
- December 17, 2025 Marjorie Prime celebrated its opening night on Broadway at the Hayes Theater. Check out photos from inside the after party festivities here and check out more from the red carpet.
Review Roundup: A CHRISTMAS STORY Embarks on National Tour by Stephi Wild
- December 17, 2025 The 2025 National Tour of A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL launched on November 11, 2025 in Utica, New York. Read the reviews and learn more about the show here!
Video: Kandi Burruss Is Taking Center Stage in & JULIET by Nicole Rosky
- December 17, 2025 Kandi's in the building- the Stephen Sondheim Theatre, that is! Grammy Award winner and Tony Award and Emmy Award nominee Kandi Burruss has returned to the stage, appearing in the Broadway musical & Juliet. She's telling us all about her new gig in this video.
Review Roundup: SPAMALOT Embarks on North American Tour by Stephi Wild
- December 17, 2025 The Tony Award-winning Best Musical Comedy Monty Python’s SPAMALOT is now on its North American Tour. Read the reviews and learn more about the show here!
Meet the Cast of BUG, Now in Previews on Broadway by BWW News Desk
- December 17, 2025 Performances are now underway for the Broadway premiere of Bug, written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer. Meet the cast of Bug here!
Review Roundup: TARTUFFE Returns Off-Broadway Starring Matthew Broderick by A.A. Cristi
- December 16, 2025 Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick returns to the stage as the title character in Molière’s Tartuffe in the world premiere production of a new version from playwright Lucas Hnath, Read the reviews!
Video: Lesley Manville Shares the Difference Between London and New York Audiences by BWW News Desk
- December 16, 2025 Stage and screen performer Lesley Manville is currently treading the boards as Jocasta in Oedipus, a new version of Sophocles' classic tragedy now playing at Studio 54. Watch her interview on The Late Show now.
Twelve Days of Christmas: Danny Burstein by BWW News Desk
- December 16, 2025 It wouldn't be a proper Broadway season without the presence of Danny Burstein, who this year is appearing in his 21st Broadway show- Marjorie Prime. On opening night he paused to tell us which movie is a Christmas staple in his house...
WICKED: FOR GOOD Featured on Oscars Shortlist in 7 Categories by BWW News Desk
- December 16, 2025 The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced shortlists in 12 categories for the 98th Academy Awards, with Wicked: For Good appearing in seven categories, including Casting, Cinematography, Music, and more.
BroadwayWorld Launches Digital Broadway-Themed Holiday Cards by Michael Major
- December 16, 2025 Spread holiday cheer with personalized BroadwayWorld cards! With nine different designs available, the holiday cards feature photos from Death Becomes Her, Wicked, The Great Gatsby, Oh Mary, Maybe Happy Ending, and more.
Photo: Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood in BUG on Broadway by BWW News Desk
- December 16, 2025 See a first look photo of Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of Bug, written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts, and starring Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood.
Photos: First Look at Ne-Yo in HELL'S KITCHEN by Chloe Rabinowitz
- December 16, 2025 You can now get a first look at photos of three-time Grammy Award winner Ne-Yo's Broadway debut in the role of Davis in Hell's Kitchen, featuring the music of 17-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys.
Jodie Steele to Join HEATHERS THE MUSICAL as Heather Chandler by BWW News Desk
- December 16, 2025 McKenzie Kurtz played her final performance as Heather Chandler in Heathers The Musical. The production will welcome back Jodie Steele in her original West End role as Heather Chandler.
Video: Watch the Trailer for New Tovah Feldshuh Documentary by BWW News Desk
- December 16, 2025 The official trailer has been released for Tovah, a new documentary film celebrating the life and career of Broadway performer Tovah Feldshuh. Check it out now.
Amanda Seyfried Reveals Why She Won't Star in a Broadway Musical by Josh Sharpe
- December 16, 2025 Though Amanda Seyfried enjoys appearing in movie musicals, the performer has revealed that she won't be starring in any on Broadway, due to intense stage fright.
Jessica Vosk & Kelli Barrett Will Lead BEACHES on Broadway by Nicole Rosky
- December 16, 2025 Following its sold-out, award-winning international premiere, Beaches, A New Musical will open on Broadway this spring at the Majestic Theatre, for a limited New York engagement to launch its multi-city National Tour.
Exclusive: 'Love Is An Open Door' From Paper Mill's FROZEN by Joshua Wright
- December 16, 2025 Get a first look at Samantha Williams and Sam Gravitte performing 'Love is An Open Door' from Paper Mill Playhouse's production of Disney's Frozen. Frozen continues performances throughout this holiday season, running through Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Paper Mill Playhouse.
McKenzie Kurtz Plays Final Performance in HEATHERS THE MUSICAL by Michael Major
- December 16, 2025 McKenzie Kurtz has played her final performance in Heathers the Musical Off-Broadway. The Wicked alum took to Instagram to share that she took her final bow as 'Heather Chandler' on Monday night.
Simu Liu Will Make Broadway Debut in OH, MARY! by BWW News Desk
- December 16, 2025 Actor Simu Liu will make his Broadway debut in the smash hit play Oh, Mary! Liu will join the Broadway comedy as “Mary’s Teacher” beginning on Tuesday, February 3, for performances through Tuesday, April 21.