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THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Is Now Playing at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary musical, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, is now playing at Broadway In Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre.
Reanne Acasio, Joshua Dela Cruz and More to Star in HERE LIES LOVE at the Mark Taper Forum
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Center Theatre Group has revealed the cast for a new production of the musical Here Lies Love at the Mark Taper Forum featuring music by Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award winner David Byrne and Grammy Award winner Fatboy Slim.
THE WIZ National Tour is Coming to San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
THE WIZ is back and coming to San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts for a limited engagement. The musical features a book by William F. Brown and a Tony Award-winning score by Charlie Smalls (and others).
STRANGER CHRISTMAS: A HAWKINS HOLIDAY is Coming to Replay Lincoln Park
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Replay Lincoln Park has transformed into Hawkins for Stranger Christmas: A Hawkins Holiday, a pop-up experience celebrating the premiere of the final season of Stranger Things streaming this month.
Samantha Fish & Jesse Dayton Set Halloween Performance at LA's Whisky-a-Go-Go
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton have set a special performance of their GRAMMY-nominated 2023 album Death Wish Blues at Los Angeles' Whisky A-Go-Go for Halloween 2026. 
Jeremy Jordan, Ariana DeBose and More to Perform at 54 Below Gala
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
54 BELOW will present its The First Annual 54 Below Gala, featuring performances from Darren Criss, Ariana DeBose, Jeremy Jordan, and many more Broadway performers.
Additional Cast Set for ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) at The Public
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
The Public Theater has revealed additional cast members for the world premiere of ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL), a new play by 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize finalist Anna Ziegler.
THE SHARK IS BROKEN to Have Orange County Premiere at Laguna Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Laguna Playhouse has revealed a change to its 2025-2026 season with the Orange County premiere of the Broadway hit, based on the making of the movie Jaws, the Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara’s production of The Shark is Broken.
John Malkovich Joins San Francisco Symphony For Aleksey Igudesman’s THE MUSIC CRITIC
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
John Malkovich will appear with the San Francisco Symphony in Aleksey Igudesman’s The Music Critic, a theatrical concert blending classical music with historic criticism.
Open Fist Theatre Company To Present Los Angeles Premiere Of Catherine Butterfield’s BROWNSTONE
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Open Fist Theatre Company will present the Los Angeles premiere of Brownstone by Catherine Butterfield. Directed by Ron West, the production runs January 24 through February 28 at Atwater Village Theatre.
BenDeLaCreme And Jinkx Monsoon To Host Global Livestream Of THE JINKX & DELA HOLIDAY SHOW
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon will present a global livestream of The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show as part of the duo’s 2025 tour. The livestream allows audiences worldwide to experience the current production and access select past editions of the show.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater To Host Sir Ian McKellen In ONE KNIGHT ONLY! Benefit Event
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present One Knight Only! Sir Ian McKellen Onstage with Gandalf, Shakespeare, and You! on January 30, 2026. Proceeds will support the theater’s education and youth programs.
Sierra Boggess, Adam Jacobs & Norm Lewis To Star In MONTE CRISTO World Premiere
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
The York Theatre will present the world premiere of Monte Cristo, a new musical led by Sierra Boggess, Adam Jacobs, and Norm Lewis. The production features book and lyrics by Peter Kellogg and music by Stephen Weiner.
Academy Of Music Theatre Launches Second Annual STITCH ‘N FLIX Series
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
The Academy of Music Theatre will present its second annual Stitch ‘n Flix series, inviting audiences to bring knitting, crochet, embroidery, and other portable crafts to the cinema.
SFJAZZ Partners With San Francisco Community Music Center For New Youth Digital Music Program
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
SFJAZZ has announced a new partnership with the San Francisco Community Music Center to launch a free, 12-week music production course for youth beginning in January 2026.
Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers Reveals Final Home Season With ECHO AND FLAME / FENGHUANG AWAKENS At Drexel’s Mandell Theater
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers will present its final home season concert, Echo and Flame / Fenghuang Awakens, at the Mandell Theater at Drexel University. The performances reflect the company’s long-standing focus on contemporary dance, community, and cross-cultural exchange.
DEMOCRACY IN KIND To Headline Calling All Crows Benefit
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Chadwick Stokes will lead Democracy In Kind, an acoustic evening of protest music spanning his work with DISPATCH, State Radio, solo projects, and the rock opera 1972.
Brightside Theatre To Present PHANTOM In Concert In January 2026
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
BrightSide Theatre will open its 2026 season with Phantom in Concert, a concert staging of the musical by Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit. The production will run January 9–18 at North Central College’s Madden Theatre.
Equity Responds To Disney’s $1B OpenAI Deal, Calling For Stronger AI Protections
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Equity has issued a statement urging stronger AI protections following the news that Disney will invest $1 billion in video-generation platform OpenAI. Equity is currently balloting members on whether they would refuse on-set scanning without adequate contractual protections.
MASQUERADE To Host Bal Lumière New Year’s Eve Soirée
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Masquerade will present Bal Lumière, a late-night masked soirée following the December 31 performance, offering audiences extended access to its Paris Opera House world.
Photos: BROADWAY BENEFIT BASH Returns To Musical Mondays LA
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
The Broadway Benefit Bash brought performers and community members together for an evening of music and charitable outreach at Musical Mondays LA. Check out photos of the event. 
The Paley Center For Media Announces First Programs And Dates For PaleyFest LA 2026
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
The Paley Center for Media has announced the first selections for PaleyFest LA 2026, including Nobody Wants This, Shrinking, and The Pitt. The festival will bring television creators and casts together for public conversations, screenings, and special events at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Early Childhood Classes And Performances Return To Imagination Stage This Winter
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Imagination Stage will present a full winter lineup for children ages one to five, including two Theatre for the Very Young productions and a new session of early childhood arts classes.
Playground Will Present First Annual PLAYGROUND COMEDY FESTIVAL In San Francisco
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
PlayGround will launch its first annual Comedy Festival in San Francisco, showcasing new stand-up, sketch, improv, and comedic theatre from artists across the Bay Area and beyond.
Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme to Livestream Holiday Show
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
BenDeLaCreme & Jinkx Monsoon will host a global livestream of this year’s all-new iteration of “The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show” on December 23 at 7PM PST. Tickets to the livestream event are available now.

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