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Stephen Schwartz to Attend WICKED: FOR GOOD Soundtrack Pop-Up Event
by Josh Sharpe - November 24, 2025
In celebration of the theatrical release of Wicked: For Good, songwriter Stephen Schwartz is set to attend the Wicked: For Good Soundtrack pop-up at UMusic Shop NY on Monday, November 24.
Video: Apple Drops Sneak Peek Clip of PLURIBUS Episode 5
by Josh Sharpe - November 24, 2025
Apple TV has shared a sneak peek clip from Episode 5 of “Pluribus.' In the new episode, Carol doubles down on her investigation, loneliness be damned. Meanwhile, howls in the night reveal a new source of danger. Watch the clip now.
Gregory Maguire Releasing WICKED Prequel 'Galinda: A Charmed Childhood' in 2026
by Josh Sharpe - November 24, 2025
Gregory Maguire, author of the novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, will release his new book Galinda: A Charmed Childhood in the fall of 2026. Pre-orders are available now.
Ruari Brownell Drops 'Pretty Little Thing,' a Country EP Driven by Honesty and Heart
by Team BWW - November 24, 2025
Ruari Brownell has now come out with his new EP, “Pretty Little Thing,” and it gets right to work on proving why Ruari Brownell is quickly becoming one of country music's most exciting new narrative artists.
Costume Designer Paul Tazewell Confirms WICKED: FOR GOOD Cameo
by Josh Sharpe - November 24, 2025
Following the official release of Wicked: For Good, costume designer Paul Tazewell, who won an Academy Award for his work in Wicked: Part One, took to Instagram to confirm his cameo appearance in the new film.
Pasek and Paul to Release New Children's Book with J.P. Brammer
by Josh Sharpe - November 24, 2025
Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, acclaimed songwriting team known for projects like Dear Evan Hanson and The Greatest Showman, are heading into new territory with their children's book Axl the Axolotl Is Not a Frog.
A Show of Hands for the Muppets on Broadway
by Howard Sherman - November 24, 2025
More than four decades after they took Manhattan cinematically, The Muppets finally made it to Broadway. Unfortunately, their sojourn was short-lived: they lasted only three weeks before the music stopped playing.
Review: NORA (A DOLL'S HOUSE) at Trinity Street Players
by Sabrina Wallace - November 24, 2025
In a near-future world where freedoms are slipping away, this bold reimagining of A Doll's House redefines Nora’s iconic exit as an act of defiance. A powerful call to arms for autonomy, queer love, and personal freedom. We, too, are larks, and we will break free.
Interview: Director Tim Jackson on TWO STRANGERS' Charming Love Letter to NYC
by David Clarke - November 24, 2025
It’s well-known that there’s a particular kind of magic that happens in New York. Director & choreographer Tim Jackson discusses the alchemy at the heart of TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) at Broadway’s Longacre Theatre.
Review: PERIL IN THE ALPS at Austin Playhouse
by Sabrina Wallace - November 24, 2025
Peril in the Alps is a sharp, stylish blast of comic-mystery mayhem. Dietz toys with Christie’s legacy while the cast shapeshifts through suspects with fearless precision. Smart, funny, and colder than a stolen alibi. #ATXTheatre #BWW
Student Blog: Dancing Through Decisions
by Student Blogger: Tyler Mankinen - November 24, 2025
As I prepare to step into the “real world”, I find that I am not stressed but excited to pursue my passion after years of dedication, training, and hard work. Read BroadwayWorld's student blog here.
Student Blog: Figuring It Out One Day at a Time
by Student Blogger: Jed Stahlback - November 24, 2025
This semester has been a lot. Between classes during the day, rehearsals at night, homework squeezed in anywhere it fits, and simply trying to remember that sleep and food are, in fact, non-negotiable human requirements!
Video: Andrew Lloyd Webber's Thoughts on Broadway Economics
by Michael Major - November 24, 2025
Watch a video of Andrew Lloyd Webber discussing his thoughts on The Phantom of the Opera's 'idiotic' closing on Broadway, how theatre owners can win back a younger audience, and more.
Ariana Grande Eager to Return to the Stage: 'I Love Theater So Much'
by Josh Sharpe - November 24, 2025
Amid achieving critical acclaim as Glinda in the two-part film of Wicked, Ariana Grande is eager to return to the stage. During a conversation with Nicole Kidman, the superstar shared that she would be open to appearing on Broadway again in the future.
Listen: WICKED: FOR GOOD Finale Feat. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Now Available
by Josh Sharpe - November 24, 2025
A new track has been released from the Wicked: For Good score album, which arrives on December 5. Titled 'A Wicked Good Finale,' the largely instrumental track from composer John Powell is taken from the end of the new film and features the vocals of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. Listen to it now.
Cabaret Roundup: November 24-30- Seth Rudetsky, Christine Ebersole & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - November 24, 2025
Here are a few top picks for shows to consider this week including eclectic singer Nellie McKay, Seth Rudetsky with an all-star Broadway lineup, and more.
Review: DRACULA: A FEMINIST REVENGE FANTASY at Santa Fe Playhouse
by Jackie Camborde - November 24, 2025
Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy by Kate Hamill at the Santa Fe Playhouse provides insightful commentary on the nature of predators in a post “me-too” world through a retelling of Bram Stoker’s Dracula with a refocus that frames women at the center of the story.
Review: SUFFS at Hollywood Pantages
by Evan Henerson - November 24, 2025
If you don’t already know them, you’ll likely want to look up the names of Alice Paul, Carrie Chapman Catt, Ida B. Wells and Ruza Wenclawska…after you’re done applauding until your palms are raw, that is.
Video: Watch Highlights From TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK)
by Michael Major - November 24, 2025
Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty star in new footage of Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) on Broadway! Watch the new video now, featuring songs like 'New York,' 'This Is the Place,' and 'If I Believe.'
Review: Jamie deRoy Marks 35 Years of JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS
by Stephen Sorokoff - November 24, 2025
On Sunday, November 23rd, Jamie deRoy marked her 35th year hosting the entertaining variety show she created, aptly titled Jamie deRoy & Friends. See photos and a review of the night.
Review: SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS at Jazz At Lincoln Center Is Transfer-Worthy
by Gregory Fletcher - November 24, 2025
If Encores can transfer many of its productions to Broadway, why not MasterVoices—starting with its current revival of Sweet Smell of Success? If you missed its brief run (November 21–22), keep an eye out for future MasterVoices offerings. The show proved to be an electric, full-throttle performance within the grand Frederick P. Rose Hall, part of Jazz at Lincoln Center.
WICKED PARTE II consigue el número 1 en su fin de semana de estreno
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - November 24, 2025
El desenlace de la historia de las brujas de Oz lidera la taquilla española y mundial, superando los resultados de la primera entrega.
Review: AN IMMERSIVE VOYAGE ON TITANIC at Union Station
by Alan Portner - November 24, 2025
Titanic… An Immersive Experience. The Exhibit has opened at Union Station for a multi-month run through April of 2026.   The key word is “Immersive.”  “Immersion” means that audience members are meant to feel like they are part of the experience.  The Titanic Immersion Voyage is the next logical step towards achieving what it must have been like to have been aboard the RMS Titanic on that cold April night in back 1912, 400 miles east of Newfoundland when she struck an iceberg, foundered, and lost 1500 of her passengers and crew to the icy north Atlantic while on her maiden voyage to New York.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Broadway Wins Big at the Clio Awards, UK Looks to Ban Resellers
by Alex Freeman - November 24, 2025
From award-winning Broadway marketing campaigns and fresh digital viewing options for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to updates on tax credits and Tony eligibility, the industry continues to adapt on multiple fronts. Regional and national stories examine how institutions are navigating political scrutiny and how artists across the country are sustaining their work amid financial pressures. Internationally, major regulatory changes in the U.K. signal further shifts in how audiences access live performance.
Interview: Theatre Life with Heather C. Jackson
by Elliot Lanes - November 24, 2025
Since this column began, I have always made it a point to acknowledge the people that are instrumental when it comes to putting these interviews together. It’s not just me asking an interviewee cold. There is generally a marketing or publicity person that helps to coordinate things.

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