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LIBERATION Will Host Mother-Daughter Matinee Performance
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
A special Mother-Daughter Matinee will be held for Liberation, the new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl, and directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White.
Photos: Bonnie Milligan, Ali Stroker, Bianca Marroquín, and More at Abingdon Theatre Company’s Gala
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
Photos have been released from Abingdon Theatre Company’s 33rd Anniversary Gala, Timeless Together, Stronger Still, honoring two-time Tony Award Winner Christine Ebersole.
Sammi Cannold Makes Television Directing Debut With GREY'S ANATOMY Episode
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
Sammi Cannold is moving from stage to screen! Cannold, who is known for directing musical theater, has made her television direction debut with an episode of Grey's Anatomy, titled 'Goodbye Horses.'
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 3, 2025- PUNCH Closes on Broadway and More
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
Wake up to all the latest buzz from the theatre world! Last night, the starry new play Little Bear Ridge Road opened on Broadway with Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock taking the stage—get an inside look at the celebration and check out photos from the curtain call.
Video: Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter Present Jamie Lloyd-Inspired Halloween Costumes
by Gillian Blum - November 02, 2025
Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, stars of Jamie Lloyd's WAITING FOR GODOT on Broadway, dressed up in true Jamie Lloyd fashion for Halloween, revealing the look at curtain call.
A Complete Guide to the Plays of Samuel D. Hunter
by Sidney Paterra - November 02, 2025
Samuel D. Hunter’s plays have quietly shaped contemporary American drama. Known for their compassionate look at working-class lives in his native Idaho, Hunter’s works explore faith, loneliness, community, and redemption with remarkable empathy. Hunter (finally) just made his Broadway debut in 2025 with Little Bear Ridge Road, now running at the Booth Theatre.
Where Are All Of the New Musicals This Season?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - November 02, 2025
Only two new musicals are opening on Broadway in the first half of the 2025-2026 season: The Queen of Versailles and Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). There has been much discourse on the topic of whether rising capitalization costs and the rareness of full recoupment is impacting the number of new musicals being produced on Broadway. 
Character Breakdown: RAGTIME Cast Unpacks Their Roles
by Joey Mervis - November 02, 2025
Ladies with parasols, fellows with tennis balls, radical anarchists, eccentric millionaires... Ragtime is filled with memorable characters- some of them being real, historical figures and other s not. How do they fit into the story? Watch in this video as the cast unpacks their roles.
PUNCH Plays Final Broadway Performance
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2025
Manhattan Theatre Club's production of Punch concludes its Broadway run at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, following 23 previews and 40 regular performances. The venue will soon be home to Bug, which begins previews on December 17.
Video: Michael Urie Picks the Shows That Shaped Him
by Joey Mervis - November 02, 2025
Join Michael Urie as he shares the plays and musicals that influenced his artistry. Discover the classics he adores in this exclusive video.
WATCH: MJ Celebrates Halloween with 'Thriller' Performance
by Gillian Blum - November 01, 2025
Check out pictures and video of the cast of MJ the Musical performing the Michael Jackson hit 'Thriller' for Halloween, in a yearly tradition for the Broadway musical.
Spotlight on Plays: November 2025
by Team BWW - November 01, 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 November 2025.
Everything to Know About Yondr Pouches: Why Broadway and Beyond Are Locking Phones
by Sidney Paterra - November 01, 2025
The Yondr pouch is a locking case that keeps your phone with you, but sealed shut, to prevent recording, texting, and scrolling during performances. The system has been increasingly visible on Broadway and across the live-entertainment industry.
Video: In Rehearsals with the Cast of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Joey Mervis - November 01, 2025
Six spellers enter, but only one can win The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! The much anticipated NYC revival of the beloved musical is getting ready to begin performances at New World Stages. Watch in this video as the company tells us all about the new revival!
From Chicago to NYC: Steppenwolf’s Broadway Boom
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2025
Many Steppenwolf productions have made the jump to Broadway, with three shows transferring in 2025 alone. Learn more about Purpose, Bug, The Minutes, and more!
Photos: Cathy Rigby Stars in PETER PAN GOES WRONG
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2025
Explore photos of Cathy Rigby as the narrator in Peter Pan Goes Wrong, now at La Mirada Theatre until November 23.
Meet the Cast of TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK), Now Playing on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2025
Performances begin November 1, for the Broadway production of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). The production will officially open on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Longacre Theatre. Meet the cast of Two Strangers here!
New York City Ballet Wage Talks Center Stage as THE NUTCRACKER Curtain Set to Rise
by Elizabeth Blosfield - October 31, 2025
Sara Mearns is in the spotlight as a principal dancer at New York City Ballet, where she has spent the past two decades of her career. Yet, even at the top of her field, she relies on off-season gigs to cover New York rent on a 37-week contract.
Video: Ashley Loren Reflects on Being MOULIN ROUGE!'s Longest-Running Satine
by Robert Bannon - October 31, 2025
Ashley Loren joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for a BroadwayWorld exclusive to reflect on her unforgettable journey as Satine in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. From her first audition to taking center stage beneath the iconic red windmill, Ashley opens up about the grit, grace, and determination it took to reach her dream role. Watch in this video.
Videos You Missed This Week: LIBERATION, LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD, and More
by Sidney Paterra - October 31, 2025
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall has officially arrived and a new season is very much in swing. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending October 31, 2025 with videos from Liberation, Little Bear Ridge Road, and more!
Camila Canó-Flaviá Shares the Backstage Scoop From PUNCH on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - October 31, 2025
In this edition of Words From The Wings, we catch up with Camila Canó-Flaviá who plays Clare/Nicola in Punch on Broadway. She shared some of her weird pre-show rituals, favorite backstage moments, and more!
Ariana Grande Joins Season 13 of AMERICAN HORROR STORY
by Josh Sharpe - October 31, 2025
Ariana Grande will star in the forthcoming 13th season of Ryan Murphy's American Horror Story, alongside Sarah Paulson, Jessica Lange, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe, and Leslie Grossman.
Photos: LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD Opening Night Curtain Call
by Bruce Glikas - October 31, 2025
Little Bear Ridge Road is officially open at the Booth Theatre. Playwright Samuel D. Hunter celebrated his long-awaited Broadway debut after more than 15 years of notable work Off-Broadway and in London’s West End. See photos from opening!
Photos: Broadway Halloween Costumes Shared By BroadwayWorld Readers
by Michael Major - October 31, 2025
See photos of BroadwayWorld readers' Broadway-inspired costumes shared with us on social media. From Death Becomes Her to Wicked to Sunset Blvd., these costumes proved that there's no one more ready for Halloween than theatre kids.
Video: Inside Opening Night of LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD with Laurie Metcalf & More
by Nicole Rosky - October 31, 2025
Little Bear Ridge Road, the new Broadway play starring Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock, opened last at the Booth Theatre. Go inside opening night in this video!

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