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Ian McKellen has once again spoken out about his dislike for trigger warnings being posted outside of theatres.

Lead casting has been announced for the world premiere stage production of Michel Hazanavicius’ multi–Academy Award-winning film The Artist.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 28, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Read reviews for Purlie Victorious on Broadway starring Tony Award-winner, Leslie Odom Jr.

Discover how the cast of HADESTOWN, including Phillip Boykin, Betty Who, and Reeve Carney, are using their platform to raise awareness about climate change at the Edge event.

This October, the Entertainment Community Fund continues their Benefit Performance program Producer’s Picks, with both & Juliet and Back to the Future set to host upcoming  performances with blocks of tickets dedicated to supporting the Fund.

The NY City Ballet has canceled upcoming 'See the Music' performances, short pre-show segments where the orchestra is raised to stage level for short demonstrations, following orchestra members insisting on wearing 'Fair Contract' shirts.

Discover the talented cast for NAMT's 35th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, including Talia Suskauer, Jelani Remy, Kate Rockwell, and more.

Watch rehearsal footage of Sweeney Todd at TUTS!

The 92nd Street Y, New York is presenting the Lyrics and Lyricists 2023/24 season opener Tale as Old as Time: The Songs of Howard Ashman.

Don't miss out on the chance to see HERE WE ARE at discounted prices! Find out how you can secure $25 and $40 tickets through the show's lottery and rush policies.

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene has revealed the complete cast for Amid Falling Walls (Tsvishn Falndike Vent).

Get the latest news on the cast of HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO on Broadway, including Caesar Samayoa and Cristina Sastre.

Boop has found a Betty in Jasmine Amy Rogers! The newcomer will star as Betty Boop! in BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical at Broadway In Chicago’s CIBC Theatre.

Nominations are now open for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards worldwide! The 2023 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.

Do you have a theatre teacher who has made a major impact on your life? World Teachers' Day (October 5) is quickly approching and there's no better way to show your appreciation than by submitting them for the 2024 Excellence in Theatre Education Award!

Disney has released the official trailer for Wish, a new animated movie musical starring Ariana DeBose.

The Public’s world premiere musical HELL’S KITCHEN, featuring music & lyrics by 15-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys and a book by Pulitzer finalist Kristoffer Diaz, is now in rehearsals! Check out photos of the cast in the rehearsal room here!

This Fall, Jasmine Amy Rogers will star as Betty Boop! in BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical at Broadway In Chicago’s CIBC Theatre.

incent Jamal Hooper took his very first bow in The Lion King as “Simba”.

Ahead of the opening night of Purlie Victorious, Leslie Odom Jr.

Ben Weatherill’s new comedy, Frank and Percy,  just opened at The Other Palace in London.

Juilliard announced that the Drama Division’s Master of Fine Arts in Acting will join the school’s growing list of tuition-free programs starting in the 2024-25 academic year, becoming funded through scholarships in perpetuity.

The National Tour of Funny Girl launched in September in Providence, Rhode Island.

It's just days until one of the most anticipated events of the season for theater lovers.