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Video: First Look at New Jersey Teens in Pilot Production of SUFFS JR.
by Nicole Rosky - December 12, 2025
Fresh from Broadway, the musical based on suffragists and the American women's suffrage movement, has been reimagined for young performers as Pixie Dust Players presents Suffs Jr., running through December 21 at the JCC Metrowest. Check out highlights of the cast in action!
Video: Watch Grey Henson and Cameron Anika Hill Sing ELF in Times Square
by Nicole Rosky - December 12, 2025
Fans of New Line Cinema’s holiday film “Elf” filled Times Square to celebrate the first annual “December the TwELFth” franchise moment, reliving the holiday classic’s timeless charm and commemorating over 20 years of spreading cheer
Video: Let Darius De Haas Carry You This Christmas
by Robert Bannon - December 12, 2025
Darius de Haas joins The Roundtable for a gorgeous, soulful conversation about his brand-new holiday album “Let Me Carry You This Christmas.” We talk about the heart behind the project, the family love that inspired it, and how this music became a tribute to connection, healing, and joy.
Video: Seth Stewart Reflects on His Broadway Journey from SWEET CHARITY to HAMILTON
by Survival Jobs - December 12, 2025
Survival Jobs is back with Episode 146, hosted by Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo, featuring the iconic actor, dancer, and artist Seth Stewart! In this rich and uplifting conversation, Stewart reflects on making his Broadway debut in Sweet Charity with Christina Applegate, the joy of bringing In the Heights to life under the vision of Lin Manuel Miranda, and the deep camaraderie within that original Broadway company. Watch in this video.
Exclusive: Karen Dotrice and John Scheinfeld Honor Dick Van Dyke in New Doc
by Josh Sharpe - December 12, 2025
Mary Poppins star Karen Dotrice and filmmaker John Scheinfeld are celebrating Dick Van Dyke's 100th birthday with a new documentary about the stage and screen legend.
Video: STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Is Still Turning Broadway Upside Down
by Nicole Rosky - December 12, 2025
Stranger Things has officially returned to Netflix for its fifth and final season. While fans tune in this holiday season to find out what's happening in Hawkins, anyone who has headed to the Marquis Theatre recently is already privy to some very exciting backstory. Stranger Things: The First Shadow is now in its ninth month on Broadway, and there has never been a better time to find out what went down before the events of Season 1. Watch in this video.
Stage Mag Spotlight: The Secret Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Michael Major - December 12, 2025
This week's Stage Mag Spotlight is on The Secret Theatre's production of A Christmas Carol. Stage Mag is BroadwayWorld's service for easily creating modern, interactive show programs for all types of productions, from streaming to in-person.
Video: IAMT Student Nails 'Gimme Gimme' at Jeremy Jordan Masterclass
by Michael Major - December 12, 2025
Before Jeremy Jordan took the stage in The Great Gatsby on Broadway, he taught a masterclass at The Institute for American Musical Theatre. Jordan worked with IAMT's second year students, reuniting with his Rock of Ages co-star. Watch a video!
Videos: Watch Sneak Peek Clips From PBS Musical Series HAPPINESS
by Josh Sharpe - December 12, 2025
PBS has shared three sneak peek clips from Happiness, a new musical series that premieres this Sunday, December 14. The clips, taken from the first two episodes, are available to watch here. 
Video: WAITING FOR GODOT's Smallest Stars Win the 2025 RED BUCKET FOLLIES
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2025
Waiting for Godot received the Best Onstage Performance award at Red Bucket Follies for a parody performance by cast members Zaynn Arora and Eric Williams. Chack out video of the performance.
Photo: ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION First Look; Lottery and Rush to Launch
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 12, 2025
You can now get a first look at the portrait of the cast and creative team of All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich, featuring direction by Alex Timbers.
Photos: Ethan Slater Receives Achievement Award from Vassar
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2025
Vassar College honored award-winning actor, singer, and composer Ethan Slater as the 2024 recipient of the AAVC Young Alum Achievement Award. See photos!
John Patrick Collins to Step into the Role of 'Bob' in THE OUTSIDERS
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2025
John Patrick Collins, currently a swing in the company of The Outsiders, will assume the role of “Bob” on Broadway.
LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD Will Close Early on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2025
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Little Bear Ridge Road, the new play by Samuel D. Hunter, starring Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock, with direction by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello, will close earlier than expected.
WAITING FOR GODOT Enters Final Weeks of Performances
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2025
There are only 27 performances left to see Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter in Jamie Lloyd’s Broadway production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting For Godot.
SOME LIKE IT HOT North American Tour Recoups Investment
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2025
The SOME LIKE IT HOT North American Tour has recouped. The production has been seen by more than 700,000 patrons across North America since its launch on September 20, 2024, at Proctors in Schenectady, NY.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Extends For a Sixth Time
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2025
Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Operation Mincemeat, originally scheduled to run for just 16 weeks on Broadway, announced that its run has been extended for a sixth time.
Lawrence Will Perform a Pop Up Concert to Celebrate ALL OUT First Preview
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2025
All Out: Comedy About Ambition begins previews tonight, December 12, on Broadway. In celebration of the show kicking off its run, the band Lawrence will have a pop-up concert outside the Nederlander Theatre at 4pm.
Kayli Carter, Michael Esper, Ricardo Chavira, and More Join THE BALUSTERS on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2025
Manhattan Theatre Club has announced complete casting for the world premiere of The Balusters, by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 12, 2025- OH, MARY! To Welcome John Cameron Mitchell and More
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 12, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Meet the Cast of ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION, Now in Previews on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2025
The world premiere of All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich, with direction by Tony Award-winner Alex Timbers, begins performances on December 12 at the Nederlander Theatre. Meet the cast of All Out here!
CRAZY RICH ASIANS Musical Reading Held in New York City This Week
by Michael Major - December 11, 2025
A reading for the musical adaptation of Crazy Rich Asians is being held in New York City this week. The stage version of Jon M. Chu's hit film is being worked on, with Helen J. Shen, Alyssa Fox, Jasmine Forsberg and more involved.
Video: Watch Audra McDonald, Joy Woods, & GYPSY Stars Perform Grammy Museum Concert
by Michael Major - December 11, 2025
Audra McDonald, Joy Woods, Jordan Tyson, and Kevin Csolak performed for the GRAMMY Museum's “A New York Evening Celebrating Gypsy” last week. The video features performances of 'Now All I Need Is the Girl,' 'If Mama Was Married,' and 'Some People.'
Photos: Cheyenne Jackson Celebrates Carnegie Hall Debut
by Paul Scolieri - December 11, 2025
Cheyenne Jackson made his Carnegie Hall solo artist debut, followed by an after party at Thompson Central Park to celebrate his big night. Check out photos from the party here!
Photo/Video: Stitch Makes Appearance at ALADDIN on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - December 11, 2025
As part of Disney's Holiday Magic Tour, Stitch brought an extra dose of surprise to audiences by making his debut during the curtain call of Aladdin on Broadway. Check out a photo and video from the moment here!

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