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Chinese Composer Yue Chen Premieres Spring View at Carnegie Hall, Bridging Eastern and Western Musical Worlds
by Team BWW - November 11, 2025
In October 2025, Carnegie Hall in New York presented a distinctive concert of Chinese art songs inspired by classical Chinese poetry. The program reimagined ancient verse through a contemporary compositional lens, offering audiences a rare fusion of language, history, and modern sound. Among the highlights was the world premiere of Spring View (Chun Wang) by composer Yue Chen — the only newly commissioned work of the evening. The piece stood out for its bold structural design and its sensitive integration of Eastern aesthetics with Western techniques, earning enthusiastic praise from both audience and critics.
Boca-Based Recording Artist Deborah Silver Earns First GRAMMY Award Nomination
by Team BWW - November 11, 2025
Just days after her hour-long PBS Special, internationally acclaimed and Boca-based singing sensation Deborah Silver has received her first GRAMMY Award nomination for Basie Rocks!, her album with The Count Basie Orchestra. It has been nominated for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album. The next annual GRAMMY Awards will be presented on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
CLOSE YOUR EYES Releases Third Mini Album 'blackout'
by Stephi Wild - November 11, 2025
Rising K-Pop powerhouse boy group CLOSE YOUR EYES is back with a new sound for this new chapter of their career, with the release of their third mini album, “blackout.”
Urban Outfitters Releasing Exclusive WICKED: FOR GOOD Vinyl with New Singles
by Josh Sharpe - November 11, 2025
To mark the sixth year of the Singles Day Vinyl Series, Urban Outfitters has opened preorders for a new 7' vinyl release of the two new singles. It will be released on November 21.
Review: TROUT FISHING IN AMERICA at Windgate Center For Fine & Performing Arts in Conway
by Theresa Bertram - November 11, 2025
Before attending TROUT FISHING IN AMERICA at the Windgate Center for Fine & Performing Arts on the University of Central Arkansas campus in Conway on Sunday, November 2, someone asked me the inevitable question: “What genre are they?” 
Cynthia Erivo and Airbnb Launch WICKED: FOR GOOD Retreat Inspired by Elphaba’s Forest Hideaway
by Josh Sharpe - November 11, 2025
In celebration of Wicked: For Good, Airbnb is partnering with the new film on Elphaba’s Retreat, a woodsy destination inspired by her forest hideaway in the movie. Find out how to visit here.
Review: Shoshana Bean's Carnegie Hall Solo Concert Debut Is Intimate and Alive
by Alex Del Cueto - November 11, 2025
For her first-ever solo concert at Carnegie Hall, Shoshana Bean didn’t just perform, she transformed the room. The historic space became something intimate and alive, a mix of reverence and release.
Video: Watch Douglas Sills & More in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Signature Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - November 11, 2025
Now running at Signature Theatre is Fiddler on the Roof! Based on the stories by Sholem Aleichem, the production will be directed by Joe Calarco and stars Douglas Sills (HBO’s The Gilded Age) as Tevye, with choreography by Sarah Parker and music direction by Jon Kalbfleisch. Check out highlights of the cast in action in this video.
Interview: Connor Raposa And Fiona Mowbray of HOLIDAY INN at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - November 11, 2025
Holiday Inn, by Gordon Greenberg and Chad Hodge with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, is based on the 1942 film. Known for its joyful spirit and old-fashioned entertainment, Holiday Inn has become an audience and performer favorite, particularly around Christmastime. Connor Raposa and Fiona Mowbray join the cast of Holiday Inn at Dutch Apple as Jim Hardy and Linda Mason, respectively, November 7 through December 28.
A Beautiful Noise: Heidi Kettenring on Honoring Neil Diamond's Legacy
by Tara Bennett - November 11, 2025
Heidi Kettenring has been a Neil Diamond fan since childhood, and now she's bringing his story to life on stage in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL playing both his mother Rose and legendary songwriter Ellie Greenwich.
Photos: First Look at JoJo Levesque and More In WORKING GIRL World Premiere at La Jolla Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - November 11, 2025
Get a first look at La Jolla Playhouse's world premiere of Working Girl starring JoJo Levesque, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer and more. The production is now on stage through November 30 at the Mandell Weiss Theatre. 
Review: THE MONSTERS at TRT-A Compelling Family Story About Siblings and MMA Competition
by Marina Kennedy - November 11, 2025
There’s an outstanding production on the Two River Theater (TRT) stage!  The Monsters-A Sibling Love Story is a dynamic two-hander that features exceptional writing and direction by Ngozi Anyanwu and brilliant acting of Aigner Mizelle and Okieriete Onaodowan. 
Photos: THE BURNING CAULDRON OF FIERY FIRE Celebrates Opening Night
by Jennifer Broski - November 11, 2025
Vineyard Theatre and The Civilians just celebrated opening night of the world premiere of THE BURNING CAULDRON OF FIERY FIRE. Written by Anne Washburn and directed by Steve Cosson, the co-production now runs through December 7, 2025. Check out photos from inside opening night!
Photos: Inside Second Stage's Gala, Honoring Melissa & Gregory Fleming and James Lapine
by Jennifer Broski - November 11, 2025
Second Stage Theater celebrated its Fall Gala, honoring lifelong supporters of the arts, Melissa and Gregory Fleming, and director and playwright James Lapine. The gala featured a one-night-only evening of entertainment directed by Susan Stroman, with music direction by Andrew Resnick, and hosted by Andrew Rannells. Check out photos here!
Video: Inside Jeremy Jordan's Return to THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway
by Michael Major - November 11, 2025
Jeremy Jordan made his triumphant return to The Great Gatsby on Broadway on Monday night. Watch the new videos from his return, including his entrance, standing ovation, and curtain call now!
Previews: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Patel Conservatory - Straz
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - November 11, 2025
Step into the magic of The Wizard of Oz, where a talented cast of young performers brings the beloved story to life. Under the direction of Cory Kennedy Barrow, audiences will experience a fresh take on the classic—complete with imaginative puppetry, an ensemble-driven story, and the journey of Dorothy, played by Zahra Sparkman.
Video: Tony Hale Stars in Exclusive Clip From New Episode of ELSBETH Season 3
by Josh Sharpe - November 11, 2025
In a new exclusive clip from Episode 6 of the ongoing third season, Elsbeth, Officer Nikki Reynolds, and Lieutenant Steve Connor visit the fancy home of billionaire Craig Hollis, played by guest star Tony Hale. Watch it now.
Photos: Inside The York Theatre's 33rd Annual Oscar Hammerstein Awards Gala
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - November 11, 2025
The York Theatre recently held its 33rd Annual Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, honoring Jerry Zaks and Joan Ross Sorkin. Check out photos from the event here!
Review: CLOUD 9: The Inheritance of Empire at The Rogue Theatre
by Robert Encila-Celdran - November 11, 2025
Some art offends not out of malice, but out of necessity. It erodes our defenses and upsets the hierarchies we've internalized for generations. Cloud 9 thrives in that awkward space where laughter and shock trade places. Caryl Churchill's comedy, though seemingly gratuitous, diagnoses our assumptions about who truly holds power.
Feature: DAM SHORT FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTS “A NIGHT OF COMEDY” NOV. 11
by Debbie Hall - November 11, 2025
As the 22nd Annual Dam Short Film Festival approaches in February 2026, film lovers are invited to kick off the celebration early with “A Night of Comedy” at The Beverly Theater in downtown Las Vegas on Monday, Nov. 11.
Review: LES MISÉRABLES at Clowes Memorial Hall
by The Marriage Matinee - November 11, 2025
It is iconic. It is legendary. It is soul-stirring. LES MISÉRABLES has captivated audiences since it debuted in 1980 in Paris, France as a French-language musical. It draws in audience members of course, but it also draws in exceptional talent. Each production relies on the passion of its performers, and the current touring cast brings enough passion to start a revolution. 
Review: COSÌ FAN TUTTE at MN Opera
by Joe Sarafolean - November 11, 2025
Love, distrust, and mayhem are in the air for a short time while Minnesota Opera’s ravishing production of Mozart’s comedic piece, Così Fan Tutte, delights audiences.
Review: THE SORCERER at Winter Opera
by Steve Callahan - November 11, 2025
Gina Galati’s delightful Winter Opera company has opened its season with a revival of a rarely seen Gilbert and Sullivan show—The Sorcerer.   It premiered in 1877, the first of the grandly popular series of light operas by G & S in which the authors had total control over casting and staging.
Review: PINOCCHIO at Coachella Valley Rep
by Eri Gold - November 11, 2025
Firstly, I would like to thank my new readers for joining my adventure with Broadway World out here in beautiful Palm Springs, California. Last night I had the pleasure of seeing Coachella Valley Repertory’s production of “Pinocchio”—which, I am proud to say, after writing this article, I can now officially spell.
Review: IN A WORLD THAT’S LOST ITS BEARINGS, MADNESS SEEMS THE ONLY PLACE LEFT TO FEEL TRULY AT HOME
by Felicitas de la Fare - November 11, 2025
What did our critic think of IN A WORLD THAT’S LOST ITS BEARINGS, MADNESS SEEMS THE ONLY PLACE LEFT TO FEEL TRULY AT HO at Aaa?

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