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Review: AMADEUS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company by Rachel Weinberg
- November 17, 2025 AMADEUS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company is a lively and sprawling production of Peter Shaffer’s play. Director Robert Falls, the recently retired former Goodman Theatre Artistic Director, makes his Steppenwolf directorial debut with one of the best uses of Steppenwolf’s Ensemble Theater I’ve seen.
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Tallahassee Awards by BWW Awards
- November 17, 2025 Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Tallahassee Awards. The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Vermont Awards by BWW Awards
- November 17, 2025 Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Vermont Awards. The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards by BWW Awards
- November 17, 2025 Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards. The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Wichita Awards by BWW Awards
- November 17, 2025 Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Wichita Awards. The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Review: The Parliament in Midtown Makes a Charming Debut by Marina Kennedy
- November 17, 2025 Discover the new restaurant in Midtown that has everyone talking! The Parliament, located on Lexington Avenue between 50th and 51st Streets just opened on 11/10 at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta Hotel.
WICKED: FOR GOOD Score Album Coming in December; Tracklist Revealed by Josh Sharpe
- November 17, 2025 On December 5, Republic Records will release the official score album for Wicked: For Good, containing all the instrumental underscoring written for the film by Stephen Schwartz and John Powell.
Video: Original BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Star Susan Egan Surprises Tour Cast by Michael Major
- November 17, 2025 Broadway’s original 'Belle,' Susan Egan, surprised the Beauty & the Beast tour's Kyra Belle Johnson, along with the entire North American touring company. The two Belles performed a special rendition of the titular song in Nashville. Watch the video!
Review: BRIGHT STAR at Arkansas State University Beebe by Theresa Bertram
- November 17, 2025 Arkansas State University–Beebe brought soaring bluegrass, southern storytelling, and undeniable charm to the stage November 6–9 with their production of BRIGHT STAR, directed by Ryan Gibbons and Hope Hargrove, with music direction by Frank Pitts and Sam Holtkamp.
Video: THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Inspiration Jackie Siegel Gets Personal by Robert Bannon
- November 17, 2025 Jackie Siegel joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for a BroadwayWorld Exclusive that’s as grand, heartfelt, and unforgettable as her world-famous story! The “Queen of Versailles” herself opens up about bringing her life to the stage.
Videos: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Perform New WICKED: FOR GOOD Songs in BTS Videos by Josh Sharpe
- November 17, 2025 Ahead of the release of Wicked: For Good this Friday, two videos have dropped, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the filming of the two new songs in the film: “No Place Like Home” and “The Girl In The Bubble.' The new videos see Erivo and Grande performing the songs live on set. Watch them now!
Photos: The Final Work of William Finn Performed at 54 Below Last Night by Stephen Sorokoff
- November 17, 2025 William Finn seemed to be talking directly to the overflowing audience in 54 Below with his poignant, mischievous and truthful words in a concert performance of his final work. It has one final performance on 11/17. See photos from 11/16.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Leigh Silverman New President of SDCF, UK’s National Youth Theatre Expands Access Initiative by Alex Freeman
- November 17, 2025 Poudre High School Theatre demonstrates how Stage Mag can be used by organizations of all shapes and sizes to build a fully interactive show program. In New York, the Performing Arts Library prepares a major Martha Graham exhibition, and Leigh Silverman steps into her new role as President of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation. Regionally, IN Series appoints its first Executive Director and Dallas restores funding to Dallas Black Dance Theatre. Abroad, the National Youth Theatre expands its Assemble programme with a significant new grant.
Review: DEPOSITION Examines the Complexities and Culpabilties of Failed Marriages by James Lindhorst
- November 17, 2025 Deposition is an entertaining 90-minute story with, like many divorces, no clear resolution. Hanson’s script presents the evidence without assign fault. First Run Theatre’s staging is mostly effective, but at times felt a bit under rehearsed. Leading players Bill Burke, Ami Bossi, and Deb Dennert noticeably tripped over their dialogue or seemed to be reaching for lines. This will likely improve with added performances, but perhaps the loss of the director late in rehearsals may have been a contributing factor.
¡Última oportunidad! Las audiciones de SIX EL MUSICAL Se cierran este miércoles by Juan-Jose Gonzalez
- November 17, 2025 La primera versión en español del fenómeno mundial abre su convocatoria nacional para buscar a las seis intérpretes que darán vida a las reinas Tudor antes de su estreno en septiembre de 2026 en el Teatro Gran Vía de Madrid.
Michael James Scott Joins Cast of SCRUBS Reboot by Josh Sharpe
- November 17, 2025 Michael James Scott, the longest-running performer to play the iconic role of the Genie in Aladdin on Broadway, will star in the forthcoming reboot of Scrubs at ABC.
Voting Open to Pick the Top 15 of Next On Stage: Season 6 by Team BWW
- November 17, 2025 Voting is now open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students. Cast your vote now!
Hot Tickets of the Week: CHESS, SPELLING BEE & More by Team BWW
- November 17, 2025 Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, starting November 17, 2025. Check out five Broadway shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to right now!
WICKED: FOR GOOD Drops Exclusive Sneak Peek Clip on Peacock by Josh Sharpe
- November 17, 2025 Ahead of the release of Wicked: For Good, Peacock is dropping a surprise sneak peek clip of the film on Monday, November 17. The clip will be introduced by Director Jon M. Chu and will feature film stars Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Jeff Goldblum.
Review: DEADLINE at Grand Théâtre by David Sousa Lopes
- November 17, 2025 This week’s presentation of Deadline at the Grand Théâtre offered a striking encounter of sound, movement and visual tone. Through its bold atmospheric design and compelling choreographic language, the piece set a distinct mood from the outset and held it with clarity and force.
Review: THE ROOMMATE at Desert Ensemble Theatre will make you think by Audrey Liebross
- November 17, 2025 Desert Ensemble Theatre’s (DET’s) first offering for 2025-26, THE ROOMMATE, a one-act two-person dramedy written by Jen Silverman, is, as is common for DET, brilliantly directed and brilliantly acted. This season will be its last, and it is clear that DET intends to go out with a bang.
REVIEW: TV ASAHI DREAM FESTIVAL 2025 by Ayaka Ozaki
- November 17, 2025 tv asahi’s annual music extravaganza, widely known as “DreFes,” returned to Makuhari Messe in Chiba for three days from November 1 to November 3, 2025. Featuring an eclectic lineup that ranged from top-charting acts to breakout newcomers, the festival delivered a vibrant celebration of sound, creativity, and connection. This report highlights the excitement of Day 1, captured through on-site coverage.
Review: AN INSPECTOR CALLS Shines Under Cate Caplin’s Direction at Theatre 40 by Shari Barrett
- November 17, 2025 Directed with pinpoint focus and lots of movement by Cate Caplin to keep the play from becoming a typical “talking heads” production, I guarantee An Inspector Calls will keep you captivated until its startling conclusion.
Review: ANNIE at The Argyle Theatre by Sam Desmond
- November 17, 2025 A perennial, heart-warming tale of personal and societal triumph, the Argyle Theatre’s opening night of “Annie” was a celebratory reminder of why we should never give up on our dreams, even if they look a little different when they come true.