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Video: Lindsey Ferrentino Is Getting a Royal Welcome to Broadway
by Robert Bannon - October 17, 2025
Playwright Lindsey Ferrentino joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for an exclusive BroadwayWorld conversation about bringing The Queen of Versailles to the stage. Known for her acclaimed plays Ugly Lies the Bone and This Flat Earth, Ferrentino opens up about adapting the larger-than-life story of Jackie Siegel and America’s most famous unfinished mansion into a brand-new musical with songs by Stephen Schwartz and direction by Michael Arden. Watch in this video.
Videos You Missed This Week: RAGTIME, ROMY & MICHELE and More
by Sidney Paterra - October 17, 2025
Fall has officially arrived and a new season is very much in swing. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending October 17, 2025 with videos from Ragtime, Romy & Michele, and more!
Video: BLUE MOON Stars on the Bond Between Lorenz Hart and Richard Rodgers
by Josh Sharpe - October 17, 2025
Stage veterans Ethan Hawke, Andrew Scott, and Bobby Cannavale are all turning back the clocks of theater history with Blue Moon. Check out our conversation with the performers who discuss the relationship between songwriters Lorenz Hart and Richard Rodgers.
Video: From Page to Stage, Adam Gopnik Wants to Tell You a Story
by Joey Mervis - October 17, 2025
Adam Gopnik is hitting the stage this fall! The best-selling author and legendary New Yorker writer returns to New York with his autobiographical solo show, playing October 17-26 at The Clark Studio Theater at Lincoln Center. Watch in this video as he explains what audiences can expect!
Video: Inside Opening Night of RAGTIME with Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz & More
by Joey Mervis - October 17, 2025
There's new music playing on 65th Street. The second Broadway revival of Ragtime is officially open at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Watch in this video as we go inside opening night with the whole company.
So Cast Me Already! with Marisha Wallace
by Joey Mervis - October 17, 2025
Three dream roles have so far eluded Broadway and West End favorite Marisha Wallace. She just ended an acclaimed Broadway run in Cabaret, but her heart is set on playing these three characters someday. So cast her already! Watch in this video as she sings through the roles that she hopes to play one day.
Photos: RAGTIME Opening Night Curtain Call
by Bruce Glikas - October 17, 2025
Ragtime is officially open at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Check out photos from the opening night curtain call here and learn more about the production.
Exclusive: Go Inside the First Preview of CHESS With New Footage
by Michael Major - October 17, 2025
Watch video footage from the first preview of Chess on Broadway! The new video shows the buzzy audience arriving at the theatre and purchasing merchandise before the three stars make their entrance.
Photos: Kecia Lewis Unveils Sardi's Portarait
by Jennifer Broski - October 17, 2025
Tony winner Kecia Lewis has a lot to celebrate this year. Not only is she starring in Hell's Kitchen on Broadway, but she is celebrating 40 triumphant years as a dynamic storyteller on stage and screen. She just received a Sardi's portrait and you can see photos from the special day below!
HAMILTON and Ron Chernow Receive National Constitution Center's 37th Annual Liberty Medal
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2025
The National Constitution Center hosted its 2025 Liberty Medal ceremony celebrating Hamilton and historian Ron Chernow, whose biography of Alexander Hamilton inspired the cultural phenomenon that continues to shape how Americans connect with the nation's founding story.
Everything to Know About 'Wicked Night' on DANCING WITH THE STARS
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2025
Next week, Dancing with the Stars contestants will be dancing through life for the special 'Wicked Night' episode of the show. Ahead of the episode, more details have been revealed about the show, including the full setlist, special guests, and more. 
Photos: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS North American Tour First Look
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2025
You can now get a first look at new photos of the North American tour premiere of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, captured by Matthew Murphy for MurphyMade. Learn more!
Victor Carrillo Tracey To Play 'Sodapop Curtis' in THE OUTSIDERS
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2025
Original cast member Victor Carrillo Tracey will take on the role “Sodapop Curtis” in The Outsiders for a limited time. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Video: Mira Sorvino on Making Her Broadway Debut in CHICAGO
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2025
Academy Award winner Mira Sorvino recently made her Broadway debut in Chicago, taking on the iconic role of Roxie Hart, and on Friday, she joined Sherri Shepherd's daytime show to talk all about it. Check out their conversation now.
Play Chess Against the Characters from CHESS on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2025
Wish you could play chess as well as the grandmasters of Chess the musical? Now is your chance to test your skills. Chess.com has launched new bots based on the characters of the Chess the musical. Players can now challenge Freddie Trumper, Anatoly Sergievsky, and Florence Vassy—all while enjoying their Chess-inspired dialogues. Find out how!
Ben Platt to Perform Two-Week Residency at the Ahmanson Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2025
Tony, GRAMMY and Emmy Award winner Ben Platt will present a new two-week residency at the Ahmanson Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
Listen: PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Cast Recording is Available to Stream
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2025
The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Pirates! The Penzance Musical is available in streaming and digital formats now. Listen to the full album and find out how to pre-order the CD here!
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda Joins Laufey in Concert For HAMILTON Duet
by Michael Major - October 17, 2025
Lin-Manuel Miranda joined singer Laufey onstage at Madison Square Garden to perform 'Best of Wives and Best of Women,' the 50-second Hamilton tune that recently went viral on social media. Watch the video of the pair onstage!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 17, 2025- RAGTIME Returns to Broadway and More
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 17, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Taylor Trensch & Gabi Carrubba Sing 'Mine, All Mine' from BAT BOY
by Nicole Rosky - October 16, 2025
Rehearsals have officially begin for teh New York City Center presentation of Bat Boy: The Muscial. Watch in this video as Taylor Trensch (Bat Boy) and Gabi Carrubba (Shelley Parker) perform 'Mine, All Mine', which has been added since the London production.
Broadway Dresser Kimberly Mark Sues HAMILTON For Discrimination Following Cancer Treatment
by Joshua Wright - October 16, 2025
Broadway dresser Kimberly Mark files suit against Hamilton Uptown LLC in New York County Supreme Court, alleging disability discrimination, failure to accommodate, and retaliation.
Video: Willemijn Verkaik & Sabrina Weckerlin Perform 'That's The Way It Is' From & JULIET
by Joshua Wright - October 16, 2025
To celebrate her run in the show and the passing of the torch from one Anne Hathaway to the next, Willemijn Verkaik got together with Sabrina Weckerlin to record a special duet version of 'That's The Way It Is.' Sabrina Weckerlin will succeed Verkaik on October 21st in the role.
Video: Eli Rallo Reveals Her Favorite 'Crash-Out Musicals' & Talks New Book
by Michael Major - October 16, 2025
Eli Rallo reveals why releasing her book is a good kind of crazy. Watch a video of her discussing her new book of essays, Does Anyone Else Feel This Way?, which give a universal look at life in your 20s, as told by a true theatre kid.
Video: Watch the Cast of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Tour in Rehearsal
by Michael Major - October 16, 2025
Enjoy the 'Music of the Night' with a look inside rehearsals for the upcoming tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical, The Phantom of the Opera! Watch videos of 'Masquerade,' 'All I Ask of You,' and 'Music of the Night.'
Photos: RAGTIME on Broadway- First Look
by Nicole Rosky - October 16, 2025
Ragtime opens tonight, October 16, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater as Artistic Director Lear deBessonet’s first production of her inaugural season. Check out all new photos of the cast in action here!

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