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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Review: MUSIC EXPO LIVE 2025 - A ONE-NIGHT CELEBRATION THAT SHOOK TOKYO
by Ayaka Ozaki - November 17, 2025
On November 3, MUSIC EXPO LIVE 2025 ignited Tokyo Dome with a gathering of some of Asia’s most formidable artists. The evening unfolded as a parade of exclusive collaborations, each one unique to this event. As a host, Ryota Yamazato led the opening call, every artist’s appearance triggered waves of applause. Even the instant their faces appeared on the screens, the volume surged, saturating the venue with excitement from the very beginning.
by Ayaka Ozaki - November 17, 2025
On November 3, MUSIC EXPO LIVE 2025 ignited Tokyo Dome with a gathering of some of Asia’s most formidable artists. The evening unfolded as a parade of exclusive collaborations, each one unique to this event. As a host, Ryota Yamazato led the opening call, every artist’s appearance triggered waves of applause. Even the instant their faces appeared on the screens, the volume surged, saturating the venue with excitement from the very beginning.
El Teatro del Soho CaixaBank celebra seis años de excelencia en el musical
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - November 17, 2025
La iniciativa Soho Pueblos acerca GODSPELL a estudiantes y municipios con rutas gratuitas.
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - November 17, 2025
La iniciativa Soho Pueblos acerca GODSPELL a estudiantes y municipios con rutas gratuitas.
Photos: Cast of CHESS Cast Takes Opening Night Curtain Call
by Bruce Glikas - November 17, 2025
The first-ever Broadway revival of Chess officially opened at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre last night, Sunday, November 16. Check out photos of the cast, featuring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher, taking their first bows here!
by Bruce Glikas - November 17, 2025
The first-ever Broadway revival of Chess officially opened at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre last night, Sunday, November 16. Check out photos of the cast, featuring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher, taking their first bows here!
Student Blog: Avoiding the BFA Slump: One Apple at a Time
by Student Blogger: Bayley Tanenbaum - November 17, 2025
I still like to go out to Buttercup Bakeshop, or get a daydream latte at Blank Street with my friends, but putting it all in moderation helps me perform better and stay focused. Read BroadwayWorld's student blog here.
by Student Blogger: Bayley Tanenbaum - November 17, 2025
I still like to go out to Buttercup Bakeshop, or get a daydream latte at Blank Street with my friends, but putting it all in moderation helps me perform better and stay focused. Read BroadwayWorld's student blog here.
Review: THE FORCE AWAKENS IN CONCERT, Royal Albert Hall
by Franco Milazzo - November 17, 2025
The stories about the latest entry in the Royal Albert Hall’s Film In Concert series are insane. There was the intense secrecy over that moment, Daniel Craig’s secret cameo, Mark Hamill’s perma-beard and then the issues with Harrison Ford’s long hair and broken foot. With a sky-high budget north of 500 million dollars, the most anticipated movie of 2015 went on to break the $2bn barrier at the box office and JJ Abrams’ Star Wars: The Force Awakens is now the sixth-highest grossing flick ever made.
by Franco Milazzo - November 17, 2025
The stories about the latest entry in the Royal Albert Hall’s Film In Concert series are insane. There was the intense secrecy over that moment, Daniel Craig’s secret cameo, Mark Hamill’s perma-beard and then the issues with Harrison Ford’s long hair and broken foot. With a sky-high budget north of 500 million dollars, the most anticipated movie of 2015 went on to break the $2bn barrier at the box office and JJ Abrams’ Star Wars: The Force Awakens is now the sixth-highest grossing flick ever made.
Video: CHESS Cast Takes Opening Night Bows
by Stephi Wild - November 17, 2025
The first-ever Broadway revival of CHESS officially opened at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre last night, Sunday, November 16. Check out a video from curtain call, featuring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher, here!
by Stephi Wild - November 17, 2025
The first-ever Broadway revival of CHESS officially opened at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre last night, Sunday, November 16. Check out a video from curtain call, featuring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher, here!
Photos: ANNIE Opens at The Argyle Theatre
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - November 17, 2025
The Argyle Theatre officially opened its production of ANNIE directed by Valerie Wright, choreographed by Debbie Roshe, musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. Check out photos from opening night here!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - November 17, 2025
The Argyle Theatre officially opened its production of ANNIE directed by Valerie Wright, choreographed by Debbie Roshe, musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. Check out photos from opening night here!
Review: LOU WALL: BREAKING THE FIFTH WALL, Soho Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - November 17, 2025
Lou Wall: Breaking the Fifth Wall is one of those shows that is difficult to describe (and review!) without giving away the performer’s secrets. The show, directed by fellow comedian Zoë Coombs Marr, is essentially a follow-up to a bit of Wall’s that went viral, in which they sing about how they put their bedframe up on Facebook Marketplace with hilarious consequences.
by Kat Mokrynski - November 17, 2025
Lou Wall: Breaking the Fifth Wall is one of those shows that is difficult to describe (and review!) without giving away the performer’s secrets. The show, directed by fellow comedian Zoë Coombs Marr, is essentially a follow-up to a bit of Wall’s that went viral, in which they sing about how they put their bedframe up on Facebook Marketplace with hilarious consequences.
Interview: Ardent Theatre Company on Bringing Underrepresented Groups to The London Stage
by Gary Naylor - November 17, 2025
It’s easy to forget that, while we all know that theatres have four walls, they also have two doors. The one we all know has bright lights, glossy playbills, a welcoming foyer and, sometimes, a queue for a bag search, that mark of 21st century life. But where is the other? Hard to find, hard to get past a code pad for entry / scowling guard and hard to know what to do even if you’ve cleared those hurdles. You guessed it, it’s all a bit on the nose as a metaphor for breaking into theatre as a career.
by Gary Naylor - November 17, 2025
It’s easy to forget that, while we all know that theatres have four walls, they also have two doors. The one we all know has bright lights, glossy playbills, a welcoming foyer and, sometimes, a queue for a bag search, that mark of 21st century life. But where is the other? Hard to find, hard to get past a code pad for entry / scowling guard and hard to know what to do even if you’ve cleared those hurdles. You guessed it, it’s all a bit on the nose as a metaphor for breaking into theatre as a career.
Review: #FATKARY: THE CORRIDO OF A TRAGIC EX-FAT WOMAN, Playground Theatre
by Clementine Scott - November 17, 2025
You’d be hard pressed to find a more striking opening outfit in a play than #FATKARY: The Corrido of a Tragic Ex-Fat Woman. Performer and writer Caridad Gómez dons a fat suit exaggerated to comical absurdity, her face mostly covered in the manner of a lucha libre fighter and her body obscured by what looks like layers upon layers of Cath Kidston cushions. Clad in something so cartoonish, Gómez encourages us to see her not quite as a real person, but as a caricature or a bogeyman, who can’t quite connect with her audience directly.
by Clementine Scott - November 17, 2025
You’d be hard pressed to find a more striking opening outfit in a play than #FATKARY: The Corrido of a Tragic Ex-Fat Woman. Performer and writer Caridad Gómez dons a fat suit exaggerated to comical absurdity, her face mostly covered in the manner of a lucha libre fighter and her body obscured by what looks like layers upon layers of Cath Kidston cushions. Clad in something so cartoonish, Gómez encourages us to see her not quite as a real person, but as a caricature or a bogeyman, who can’t quite connect with her audience directly.
Review: PERSPECTIVES: BALANCHINE, MARSTON, PECK, Royal Ballet And Opera
by Matthew Paluch - November 17, 2025
The Royal Ballet season continues with Perspectives: Balanchine, Marston, Peck. A triple bill that will supposedly “ignite the imagination” - stir, perhaps; ignite, not quite.
by Matthew Paluch - November 17, 2025
The Royal Ballet season continues with Perspectives: Balanchine, Marston, Peck. A triple bill that will supposedly “ignite the imagination” - stir, perhaps; ignite, not quite.
Contest: Win a Copy of Cynthia Erivo’s book, ‘Simply More’
by Michael Major - November 17, 2025
Enter to win a copy of 'Simply More' by Cynthia Erivo. BroadwayWorld is giving away 10 copies of the Wicked star's new book, Simply More: A Book for Anyone Who Has Been Told They're Too Much. Enter the form below for your chance to win a copy.
by Michael Major - November 17, 2025
Enter to win a copy of 'Simply More' by Cynthia Erivo. BroadwayWorld is giving away 10 copies of the Wicked star's new book, Simply More: A Book for Anyone Who Has Been Told They're Too Much. Enter the form below for your chance to win a copy.
JEKYLL & HYDE Extends Chicago Run With Eight Added Performances
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
Kokandy Productions’ revival of JEKYLL & HYDE will add eight more performances, extending its run through January 10, 2026 at The Chopin Theatre. The production, directed by Derek Van Barham with music direction by Nick Sula and choreography by Brenda Didier.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
Kokandy Productions’ revival of JEKYLL & HYDE will add eight more performances, extending its run through January 10, 2026 at The Chopin Theatre. The production, directed by Derek Van Barham with music direction by Nick Sula and choreography by Brenda Didier.
CUCKOO To Debut At Theaterlab This December As Part Of First Look Series
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
CUCKOO, a new play by Dylan Horowitz, will receive a limited two-performance engagement at Theaterlab as part of the venue’s First Look Series. Directed by Hunter Lustberg.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
CUCKOO, a new play by Dylan Horowitz, will receive a limited two-performance engagement at Theaterlab as part of the venue’s First Look Series. Directed by Hunter Lustberg.
Everyman Theatre Will Stage DECEIVED This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
Everyman Theatre will present DECEIVED, a new adaptation of Patrick Hamilton’s Gas Light by Johnna Wright and Patty Jamieson, from November 30 to January 4. Directed by Artistic Director Vincent M. Lancisi.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
Everyman Theatre will present DECEIVED, a new adaptation of Patrick Hamilton’s Gas Light by Johnna Wright and Patty Jamieson, from November 30 to January 4. Directed by Artistic Director Vincent M. Lancisi.
Photos: IAMA Theatre Company's ESTHER PEREL RUINED MY LIFE In Rehearsal
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
IAMA Theatre Company will present a workshop production of Mathilde Dratwa’s biting, tender, and tragically modern new play Esther Perel Ruined My Life. See photos from inside rehearsal.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
IAMA Theatre Company will present a workshop production of Mathilde Dratwa’s biting, tender, and tragically modern new play Esther Perel Ruined My Life. See photos from inside rehearsal.
Ballet Arts Will Present THE NUTCRACKER With Live Adelphi Orchestra
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
Ballet Arts will present its annual production of THE NUTCRACKER on December 13–14 at River Dell High School in Oradell, NJ. The performance features a live score by the Adelphi Orchestra and guest artist Hoyeon Kim of American Ballet Theatre’s JKO School. This is the only Nutcracker in Bergen County performed with a live orchestra.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
Ballet Arts will present its annual production of THE NUTCRACKER on December 13–14 at River Dell High School in Oradell, NJ. The performance features a live score by the Adelphi Orchestra and guest artist Hoyeon Kim of American Ballet Theatre’s JKO School. This is the only Nutcracker in Bergen County performed with a live orchestra.
Video: AI-Animated Hirschfeld Caricature Debuts as Amas Musical Theatre Revives CHARLOTTE SWEET
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
A foundation-approved AI video bringing Al Hirschfeld’s classic CHARLOTTE SWEET caricature to life will accompany Amas Musical Theatre’s benefit concert revival of the musical, which begins performances tonight.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
A foundation-approved AI video bringing Al Hirschfeld’s classic CHARLOTTE SWEET caricature to life will accompany Amas Musical Theatre’s benefit concert revival of the musical, which begins performances tonight.
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