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BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Broadway veteran Linda Lavin has died at age 87, following complications from lung cancer.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 30, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

Gypsy is back on Broadway, starring Audra McDonald in the iconic role of Mama Rose.

The majority of Broadway’s Best Musical winners and nominees become some of the most produced shows in America and beyond, for decades to come.

Swept Away will play its final performance at the Longacre Theatre following 20 previews and 48 regular performances.

The Great Gatsby ensemble member and understudy Ryah Nixon discusses the reality of doing a Broadway show every day in the video here! 

As 2024 comes to a close, New York City's top theatre critics have been taking stock of this theatre season- deciding on their personal choices for their favorite productions of the year.

Both performances of Gypsy have been canceled today, according to a story on their official Instagram account.

2024 was a big year for musicals.

Roundabout Theatre Company's English is getting ready to begin previews on Broadway! Written by Sanaz Toossi, the new play arrives at the Todd Haimes Theatre directed by Knud Adams.

In a new Wicked deleted scene, we see The Shiz Gazette newspaper being passed around to Shiz students as they discover the exciting news of Fiyero's arrival, culminating in Galinda receiving the paper as seen in the final cut.

See the behind the scenes magic of the 'Let It Go' number in Frozen at Fulton Theatre! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

A Complete Unknown, the Bob Dylan biopic, is now in theaters, and in honor of its release, star Norbert Leo Butz has shared several videos of him singing classic Dylan songs.

Performers included: Diego Andres Rodriguez, Cydney Clark, Sydney Jones, Jimin Moon and Rixey Terry, Maggie Likcani, Kristina Doucette, Giuseppe Bausilio.

In January, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Derek Klena, Kerry Ellis, and many more! Learn how to purchase tickets.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report on the passing of actor and comedian Dick Capri.

Due to continued illness within the company, tonight’s (December 27) performance of Gypsy on Broadway is cancelled.

On December 31st, Wicked fans can join other Roblox users in the Ozdust Ballroom for a Roblox first.

Disney and Vevo have released the full clip of 'I Always Wanted a Brother,' one of the new songs written by Lin-Manuel Miranda for Mufasa: The Lion King.

Check out this week's top virtual show programs from BroadwayWorld's Stage Mag! This week includes productions from The Coterie Theatre, Capital Stage, and River Run Centre, Main Stage.

Dead Outlaw is the latest show that has been added to the 2024/25 Broadway season, with preview performances beginning at Broadway’s Longacre Theatre on Saturday, April 12 and an opening set for Sunday, April 27.

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Tony Award-winning director, Mel Shapiro.

Gypsy on Broadway has canceled this evening's (December 26 at 8pm) performance of Gypsy on Broadway starring Audra McDonald due to illness in the company.

Star Cynthia Erivo recently revealed that she collaborated with composer Stephen Schwartz to create an original song for Elphaba, to be featured in Wicked: For Good.