Chicago Opera Theater to Celebrate Immigrant Composers IN AMERICA'S EMBRACE
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
Chicago Opera Theater will present the second Discovery Concert of the 2025-26 season. In America’s Embrace: Celebrating Immigrant Composers boasts a wide-ranging program of opera and musical theater.
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
Chicago Opera Theater will present the second Discovery Concert of the 2025-26 season. In America’s Embrace: Celebrating Immigrant Composers boasts a wide-ranging program of opera and musical theater.
Video: Watch a Theater-Themed Clip From the New Holiday Episode of ELSBETH
by Josh Sharpe - December 16, 2025
In an exclusive clip from this week's episode of Elsbeth, the detective walks the streets of Broadway, accompanied by Officer Grace, played by Lindsay Mendez. Check out the clip now.
by Josh Sharpe - December 16, 2025
In an exclusive clip from this week's episode of Elsbeth, the detective walks the streets of Broadway, accompanied by Officer Grace, played by Lindsay Mendez. Check out the clip now.
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 12/14/25 - Total Gross of $43,941,878
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 12/14/2025.
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 12/14/2025.
THE NOTEBOOK National Tour is Coming to BroadwaySF's Orpheum Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
THE NOTEBOOK, a new musical based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, will play San Francisco’s Orpheum Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
THE NOTEBOOK, a new musical based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, will play San Francisco’s Orpheum Theatre.
POETRY FOR THE PEOPLE: THE JUNE JORDAN EXPERIENCE is Coming to Fountain Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
The Fountain Theatre will present the West Coast premiere of Poetry for the People: The June Jordan Experience, a bold, joyous theatrical celebration of one of America’s most fearless writers and human rights activists.
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
The Fountain Theatre will present the West Coast premiere of Poetry for the People: The June Jordan Experience, a bold, joyous theatrical celebration of one of America’s most fearless writers and human rights activists.
Alex Edelman to Return to BroadwaySF With WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
Tony and Emmy Award–winning comedian Alex Edelman will return to BroadwaySF’s Curran Theatre with his latest show, WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO, for one performance.
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
Tony and Emmy Award–winning comedian Alex Edelman will return to BroadwaySF’s Curran Theatre with his latest show, WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO, for one performance.
FOURSOME World Premiere is Coming to IAMA Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
IAMA Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Foursome. This new work about queer love and chosen family is produced in association with Celebration Theatre, Southern California’s oldest LGBTQIA+ theatre company.
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
IAMA Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Foursome. This new work about queer love and chosen family is produced in association with Celebration Theatre, Southern California’s oldest LGBTQIA+ theatre company.
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.
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.
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 Chloe Rabinowitz - 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.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 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.
Feature: With NOEL: JESUS IS BORN A New Holiday Tradition Begins at The Kennedy Center
by Elliot Lanes - December 16, 2025
Through the years, The Kennedy Center has hosted many holiday attractions but up until now, they have never presented their own holiday spectacle. That is all going to change tomorrow evening December 17th at 7:30pm in the Opera House. Beginning with the lighting of the Inaugural Kennedy Center Christmas Tree at 6:00pm in the Hall of States Noel: Jesus is Born will then begin what will hopefully be a new DC holiday tradition.
by Elliot Lanes - December 16, 2025
Through the years, The Kennedy Center has hosted many holiday attractions but up until now, they have never presented their own holiday spectacle. That is all going to change tomorrow evening December 17th at 7:30pm in the Opera House. Beginning with the lighting of the Inaugural Kennedy Center Christmas Tree at 6:00pm in the Hall of States Noel: Jesus is Born will then begin what will hopefully be a new DC holiday tradition.
Photos: Meet the Cast of Audible Theater's THE DISAPPEAR
by Jennifer Broski - December 16, 2025
Audible Theater will soon present the world premiere of The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt – featuring Dylan Baker, Madeline Brewer, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Hamish Linklater, Anna Mirodin, and Miriam Silverman.
by Jennifer Broski - December 16, 2025
Audible Theater will soon present the world premiere of The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt – featuring Dylan Baker, Madeline Brewer, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Hamish Linklater, Anna Mirodin, and Miriam Silverman.
Video: Will Swenson and Lesli Margherita Talk SWEENEY TODD at La Mirada; Full Cast Set
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 16, 2025
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts has revealed the full cast set to join the previously announced Tony award-nominee Will Swenson starring as “Sweeney Todd” and Olivier award- winner Lesli Margherita starring as “Mrs. Lovett”.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 16, 2025
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts has revealed the full cast set to join the previously announced Tony award-nominee Will Swenson starring as “Sweeney Todd” and Olivier award- winner Lesli Margherita starring as “Mrs. Lovett”.
Patrick Ball, Alden Ehrenreich and Linda Emond to Star in BECKY SHAW on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
Second Stage Theater has unveiled the initial cast for the upcoming Broadway production of Gina Gionfriddo’s Becky Shaw, directed by Trip Cullman.
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
Second Stage Theater has unveiled the initial cast for the upcoming Broadway production of Gina Gionfriddo’s Becky Shaw, directed by Trip Cullman.
Heather Christie's LOVENOTES! to be Presented at Symphony Space
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
LoveNotes! – the storytelling event created and hosted by author Heather Christie, based on her popular book of the same name – will return to New York for its third year in 2026.
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
LoveNotes! – the storytelling event created and hosted by author Heather Christie, based on her popular book of the same name – will return to New York for its third year in 2026.
Video: A Clip From A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Goodman Theatre
by Joshua Wright - December 16, 2025
Before the humbug, SCROOGE was just a young man with lively friends, prepared to celebrate the holidays. Check out an all-new clip from Goodman's 48th annual production of A Christmas Carol!
by Joshua Wright - December 16, 2025
Before the humbug, SCROOGE was just a young man with lively friends, prepared to celebrate the holidays. Check out an all-new clip from Goodman's 48th annual production of A Christmas Carol!
The Triad Theater to Present Selections From SOUL SEARCHING In Concert
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
The Triad Theater will present Selections from The Rock Musical Soul Searching In Concert.
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
The Triad Theater will present Selections from The Rock Musical Soul Searching In Concert.
Interview: Charles Busch Rings in the New Year at 54 Below
by Gregory Fletcher - December 16, 2025
Actor and beloved drag icon Charles Busch reflects on his long career in cabaret as he prepares for his upcoming New Year’s Eve cabaret on 12/31, 7 pm at 54 Below.
by Gregory Fletcher - December 16, 2025
Actor and beloved drag icon Charles Busch reflects on his long career in cabaret as he prepares for his upcoming New Year’s Eve cabaret on 12/31, 7 pm at 54 Below.
New York Tenor From Michigan, Glenn Seven Allen Releases 'Michigan Christmas'
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
With Christmas right around the corner, Michigan-born tenor Glenn Seven Allen is spreading holiday cheer with his debut of 'Michigan Christmas', a song written and originally recorded by Broadway star and Saginaw native Brian d'Arcy James.
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
With Christmas right around the corner, Michigan-born tenor Glenn Seven Allen is spreading holiday cheer with his debut of 'Michigan Christmas', a song written and originally recorded by Broadway star and Saginaw native Brian d'Arcy James.
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.
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.
Review: CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG, Apollo Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - December 16, 2025
Written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields, Christmas Carol Goes Wrong sees the return of Mischief’s beloved Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society, which was first seen by audiences in The Play That Goes Wrong over ten years ago. The show actually picks up where the last “Goes Wrong” show, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, left off, with the Cornley crew putting on a production of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol.
by Kat Mokrynski - December 16, 2025
Written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields, Christmas Carol Goes Wrong sees the return of Mischief’s beloved Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society, which was first seen by audiences in The Play That Goes Wrong over ten years ago. The show actually picks up where the last “Goes Wrong” show, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, left off, with the Cornley crew putting on a production of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol.
Review: A HOLIDAY POPS! with Melinda Doolittle and the National Symphony Orchestra, Steven Reineke Conductor at Kennedy Center
by Elliot Lanes - December 16, 2025
At this festive time of year, everyone has a favorite tradition. One of mine is attending YOUR National Symphony Orchestra’s (NSO) annual A Holiday Pops! concert. It is always guaranteed to showcase a top notch singer and a superb choir, while giving the audience one audible pleasure after another as Maestro Steven Reineke leads the NSO through familiar holiday favorites mixed with new and innovative orchestrations of holiday classics. This year’s edition did not disappoint!
by Elliot Lanes - December 16, 2025
At this festive time of year, everyone has a favorite tradition. One of mine is attending YOUR National Symphony Orchestra’s (NSO) annual A Holiday Pops! concert. It is always guaranteed to showcase a top notch singer and a superb choir, while giving the audience one audible pleasure after another as Maestro Steven Reineke leads the NSO through familiar holiday favorites mixed with new and innovative orchestrations of holiday classics. This year’s edition did not disappoint!
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.
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.
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.
Morris Arts Regrants A Total Of $100,000 To 31 Morris County Organizations
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
Morris Arts is regranting a total of $100,000 to 31 different organizations in Morris County which will support arts programming in 2026. Grantees are selected based on their ability to provide high-quality, artistically excellent events and programs that are open to the public.
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
Morris Arts is regranting a total of $100,000 to 31 different organizations in Morris County which will support arts programming in 2026. Grantees are selected based on their ability to provide high-quality, artistically excellent events and programs that are open to the public.
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