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Review Roundup: CHESS Revival Officially Opens on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - November 16, 2025
The Broadway revival of Chess, starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher, is now officially open at the Imperial Theatre. Find out what the critics had to say about the show here!
Photos: The Cast Of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Celebrates Opening Night
by Jennifer Broski - November 16, 2025
Check out photos of the cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on the opening night red carpet for the Off-Broadway production running now at New World Stages.
Photos/Video: CHESS Releases Official First Look Ahead of Broadway Opening
by Gillian Blum - November 16, 2025
CHESS opens on Broadway Sunday night, and ahead of its first official performance, the production released official photos and video to give audiences a sneak peek at the star-studded revival.
Video: Sadie Sink Joins Lorde For 'Green Light' Concert Performance
by Michael Major - November 16, 2025
Lorde brought out recent John Proctor Is the Villain star Sadie Sink during her 'Ultrasound' concert in London for 'Green Light.' The Stranger Things star danced on stage while Lorde performed the hit song off of 'Melodrama.' Watch the video!
Friends and Collaborators of Stephen Sondheim Who Appear in His Collection at The Library of Congress
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - November 16, 2025
During his prolific and storied career, Sondheim collaborated with many other artists, from book writers to directors, from actors to musicians. Seeing Sondheim’s regular collaborators, close friends, one-time associates, mentors, and rare connections make appearances in his collection was both moving and illuminating.
Spotlight on Plays: Winter 2025/26
by Team BWW - November 15, 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 Winter 2025/26.
Playlist: The Best of Stephen Schwartz
by Sidney Paterra - November 15, 2025
It's a good time to be a Stephen Schwartz fan! Not only is his newest musical (The Queen of Versailles) and one of his oldest musicals (The Baker's Wife) currently onstage on Broadway and off-Broadway respectively, but Wicked: For Good is about to be released in movie theatres (November 21).
Video: Kickstart Your Career on Stage and Screen with Atlantic Acting School
by Joey Mervis - November 15, 2025
When it comes to shaping your acting skills, Atlantic Acting School is the place to be. The revered institution is a presenting sponsor of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage: Season 6, granting two winners a scholarship to its Summer Teen Conservatory in 2026.  Watch in this video as we catch up with Atlantic Acting School Executive Director Mary McCann.
Video: Jim Barne and Kit Buchan Break Down the Music of TWO STRANGERS...
by Joey Mervis - November 15, 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.'
Exclusive: First Look at Darilyn Burtley & More in TINA Tour
by Michael Major - November 14, 2025
BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at Darilyn Burtley as Tina Turner in new photos from the National Tour of Tina - The Tina Turner Musical. See a new look now!
Video: Cheryl Porter Gives Voice Lesson to & JULIET Audience
by Michael Major - November 14, 2025
Who better to warm up the audience at & Juliet than Cheryl Porter? Before their recent sing-along performance, Porter – who currently plays Angélique in the hit musical – led the audience in some of her signature warmups. Watch the video!
Video: THE LION KING Celebrates 28 Years on Broadway
by Michael Major - November 14, 2025
The Lion King is now celebrating its 28th year on Broadway. Following its history-making performance last night, actor L. Steven Taylor made a speech to celebrate. Watch the video!
Video: Aaron Tveit & CHESS Cast Launch the 'One Night In Bangkok Challenge'
by Michael Major - November 14, 2025
Aaron Tveit has launched the 'One Night in Bangkok Challenge' with the cast of Chess. Set to the iconic song from the musical, the social media dance video features special choreography that audiences are encouraged to do on TikTok and Instagram.
Stage Mag Spotlight: Poudre High School Theatre's HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION
by Michael Major - November 14, 2025
This week's Stage Mag Spotlight is on Poudre High School Theatre's production of Hadestown. Stage Mag is BroadwayWorld's service for easily creating modern, fully interactive show programs.
Photos: OEDIPUS Cast Takes Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - November 14, 2025
Performances are now underway for Robert Icke’s adaptation of Oedipus on Broadway, starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville. The production opened on Broadway at Studio 54. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
Review Roundup: THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS Opens At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - November 14, 2025
The world premiere of the new musicalTHE SEAT OF OUR PANTS opens tonight at The Public Theater, featuring a cast led by Ruthie Ann Miles, Micaela Diamond, Amina Faye, Damon Daunno, Shuler Hensley, and Andy Grotelueschen. Read the reviews!
Photos: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE At New World Stages
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2025
Official production photos have been released of the first New York revival of the landmark Tony Award-winning musical comedy The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, now in previews at New World Stages.
Photos: THE BAKER'S WIFE Celebrates Opening Night
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2025
Classic Stage Company celebrated the opening night of The Baker’s Wife, featuring a book by Tony Award winner Joseph Stein, music & lyrics by Oscar, Grammy, and Tony Award winner Stephen Schwartz. See photos here!
Listen: Rob Rokicki Releases New Theatrical Rock Single 'Lincoln'
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2025
Following the release of The Lightning Thief: Original London Cast Recording, producer and composer Rob Rokicki has dropped his new single, “Lincoln,” featuring vocalist Alisa Melendez. Listen to it now.
Video: Zachary Noah Piser Can't Wait to Return to Carnegie Hall
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2025
An all-star lineup of Broadway performers will unite at Carnegie Hall for Seth Rudetsky and his Broadway Friends. Molloy University will present an intimate evening featuring Broadway stars singing the songs that shaped their careers—from early roles in junior high and community theater to the performances that brought them to Broadway. One of them is Zachary Noah Piser. In this video, watch as he chats more about what audiences can expect from the big night!
Step Into the Spotlight: Elevate Their Art with UCLA Theater Summer Programming
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2025
Join the UCLA Department of Theater Laboratory Intensives and Summer Institutes for a transformative experience that will allow students to expand their creative horizons in every way. Artists will train with world-renowned faculty and build a foundation in their chosen area of study while learning the art of networking.
DEATH NOTE: THE MUSICAL IN SYMPHONY to Premiere in Taipei
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2025
Death Note: THE MUSICAL in Symphony will make its world premiere later this month in Taipei, Taiwan. This is the new symphonic concert version of the musical by Emmy- Tony- and Grammy-nominated composer Frank Wildhorn.
Interview: CHAMBER MAGIC Star Steve Cohen on Manhattan’s Magical History and the Art of Wonder
by A.A. Cristi - November 14, 2025
For more than two decades, magician Steve Cohen, known as “the Millionaires’ Magician”, has performed Chamber Magic inside the the Lotte New York Palace. In this interview, Cohen shares how his work connects to New York’s historic lineage of magicians soon to be honored in the NYPL exhibition The Mystery and Wonder: A Legacy of Golden Age Magicians in New York City.
Listen: Gasparini and Brightman's IT’S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY Out Now
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2025
Center Stage Records has released the EP featuring three selections from It’s Kind of a Funny Story: A New Musical in streaming and digital formats today, Friday, November 14. It’s Kind of a Funny Story features music and lyrics by Drew Gasparini and book by two-time Tony Award nominee Alex Brightman.

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