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Spotlight: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE at TheatreSquared
by BWW Special Offer - December 02, 2025
Do you believe in magic? It's time to see holiday dreams come true at T2
GUYS & DOLLS & More Lead Washington, DC's Top Holiday Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - December 02, 2025
Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. See what the experts recommend! Check out our editorial team's top picks for the best shows to see in Washington, DC for the Holiday Season 2025.
Review: LA BOHÈME at LA Opera
by Andrew Child - December 02, 2025
Herbert Ross’ production of Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème currently being presented by LA Opera has everything an audience venturing to the opera could hope for. When the curtain rises on Gerard Howland’s beautifully-textured scenery, one is instantly transported to a brutally cold winter scene speckled with the soft, orange glow tantalizingly emanating from windows.
Dreads Denzel Revisited: How Simba William Yakibonge’s Audition-Born Nickname Set the Tone for a Remarkable Acting Career
by Team BWW - December 02, 2025
Simba’s path to acting was not a straight line. Raised in a strict religious household, he was by nature quiet and observant, initially more comfortable behind the scenes than on a stage. In his late teens, however, the Toronto–Ottawa actor felt pulled toward storytelling.
BWW Q&A: Rodolfo Nieto Talks ALL IS CALM: THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914 at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Joshua Wright - December 02, 2025
The Western Front. Christmas. A German soldier sets down his rifle and steps into No Man’s Land, singing “Silent Night”. Thus begins an extraordinary night of fellowship, music, and peace, told in the words and the songs of the men who lived it. Peter Rothstein’s salute to unsung heroes of The Great War returns to the Historic Asolo Theater after a sell-out run last season.
BWW Q&A: Jeff Thomakos of SCROOGE IN ROUGE at The Inspired Acting Company
by Joshua Wright - December 02, 2025
A madcap, quick-change musical mashup where A Christmas Carol gets delightfully derailed! When 17 out of 20 cast members mysteriously fall ill from a bout of “ham” (bad acting or questionable meat—we may never know), the show must go on with a trio of desperate actors, dozens of quick-changes, and absolutely no shame.
BWW Q&A: Melina Farahani Talks BLACKBIRD at Theatre Row
by Joshua Wright - December 02, 2025
Diaspora House will present a limited engagement of Blackbird, David Harrower’s searing psychological drama, running for eight performances only, December 2 through December 7, 2025 at NYC’s Theatre Row. Directed by Tara Brown, the production brings together a powerhouse cast, including Melina Farahani and Miguel Perez. 
Sarah Jessica Parker-Produced Ballet Doc FRONT ROW Coming to Marquee TV
by Josh Sharpe - December 02, 2025
Next week, Marquee TV will release a documentary centering on Ukrainian ballet dancers from executive producer Sarah Jessica Parker. Front Row, directed by Miriam Guttmann, will debut on the streamer on Monday, December 8.
Interview: Anthony Nunziata's CHRISTMAS & YOU Album Release at The Laurie Beechman
by Rebecca Kaplan - December 02, 2025
The 12/5 and 12/6 shows mark the release of Nunziata's new Christmas album and the start of his national US tour. The album features a mix of genre-spanning original music and holiday classics.
Review: FROZEN at Paper Mill Playhouse-An Enchanting and Spectacular Production
by Marina Kennedy - December 02, 2025
Paper Mill Playhouse is now presenting a spectacular production of Disney’s Frozen and audience members of all ages are thrilled!
Photos: Danny Burstein, Gray Coleman and Donna McKechnie Honored at Gingold Gala
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - December 02, 2025
xGingold Theatrical Group celebrated their 20th Anniversary with a Gala, honoring Tony Award winner Danny Burstein, Gray Coleman, and Tony Award winner Donna McKechnie with the Golden Shamrock Award. See photos!
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek Clip From the Season Finale of THE LAST FRONTIER
by Josh Sharpe - December 02, 2025
Apple TV has debuted a sneak peek clip from the season finale of “The Last Frontier,” starring and executive-produced by Jason Clarke. Check it out now.
Photos: Alfred Molina Stars in TITLE AND DEED for Signature Theater's Benefit Performance
by Bruce Glikas - December 02, 2025
Alfred Molina starred in Signature Theatre's one-night-only benefit reading of Will Eno’s TITLE & DEED, directed by Lila Neugebauer. See photos from the event!
PHOTOS: Comienzan las audiciones de SIX en Madrid
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - December 02, 2025
Las audiciones presenciales reúnen en Madrid al equipo creativo internacional mientras avanza la cuenta atrás para el estreno en español de SIX en septiembre de 2026.
Spotlight on Plays: December 2025
by Team BWW - December 02, 2025
​The Fall 2025 season is in full swing, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zaney comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in December 2025.
Video: John Tartaglia Talks FRAGGLE ROCK Holiday Special and Fraggle Broadway Dreams
by Josh Sharpe - December 02, 2025
BroadwayWorld caught up with Tony-nominated puppeteer and performer John Tartaglia to discuss his new special, The First Snow of Fraggle Rock. Watch the full conversation, where Tartaglia talks about why it was time to send Gobo to Outer Space and whether the Fraggles could come to Broadway in the future.
Marla Mindelle & Josh Sharp to Lead A KIDMAN CAROL By Kevin Zak
by Michael Major - December 02, 2025
Marla Mindelle and Josh Sharp will star as Nicole Kidman and Cate Blanchett, respectively, in a developmental production of A Kidman Carol: A Gay Dementia On Australian Dames. The play is written and directed by Kevin Zak (Ginger Twinsies).
MORTE E VIDA SEVERINA Returns to the Stage: A Landmark Brazilian Musical Opens at Sesc Pinheiros
by Claudio Erlichman - December 02, 2025
Morte e Vida Severina, João Cabral de Melo Neto’s seminal poem about a migrant’s journey through the Brazilian Northeast, returns to the stage in a new production by Companhia Ensaio Aberto at Teatro Paulo Autran – Sesc Pinheiros. The staging features Chico Buarque’s iconic score, with 25 actors, four musicians. Revisiting themes of hunger, migration and resilience, the piece underscores the enduring relevance of Severino’s journey — a story rooted in Brazil yet resonant with global struggles today.
Video: TRAINING_SET Gets Ready for Industry Presentations- Meet the Company
by Nicole Rosky - December 02, 2025
Training_Set, a new play by Sonny Marwah with direction by Serena Norr, is getting ready to hold a series of industry presentations. Watch as the cast talks about the new play in this video!
Review: HIGH FIDELITY at Don't Tell Mama Feels Like a Lover Letter
by Alex Del Cueto - December 02, 2025
On November 21, Fidelity Theatricals brought things full circle at Don’t Tell Mama with their latest concert staging of High Fidelity, the very show that inspired the company’s name. It felt like a love letter to the this lesser-known musical.
How To Support Over 200 Non-Profit Theatres on Giving Tuesday
by Team BWW - December 02, 2025
BroadwayWorld is sharing our Giving Tuesday Regional Theatre Database, a resource to connect theater lovers with nonprofit theaters nationwide, for the second year in a row. This initiative aims to spotlight the vital work of these organizations and encourage year-round support.
VOCAL EXPRESS llega a Madrid tras triunfar en Taiwán
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - December 02, 2025
El próximo 19 de enero el Teatro Lara de Madrid acogerá la primera de dos funciones del espectáculo VOCAL EXPRESS, de la compañía Dimensión Vocal, que llega a la capital después de una exitosa gira por Taiwán.
Travis Japan Shares New Album “’s travelers” Across Global Streaming Platforms
by Ayaka Ozaki - December 02, 2025
Japanese boy band Travis Japan has released their third studio album “’s travelers,” now available to download and stream worldwide on YouTube Music, Spotify, Apple Music, and more.
Review: A Random Encounter Aligns Two Lost Souls in HEISENBERG
by Shari Barrett - December 02, 2025
Award-winning director Cameron Watson invites us to watch the story of two lost souls looking for human connection who bloom and blossom after randomly meeting in a world that seems to consistently separate them from others into perpetual loneliness.
Photos: Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez, and More at the MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG NYC Film Premiere
by Bruce Glikas - December 02, 2025
The filmed proshot of Merrily We Roll Along had its official NYC premiere recently, attended by the show's stars, Daniel Radcliffe and Lindsay Mendez, director Maria Friedman, and more. Check out photos here!

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