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Edinburgh Festival Fringe Issues Over 2.6 Million Tickets Across 3,893 Shows by Joshua Wright
- August 26, 2025 The 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe wrapped with 2.6 million tickets issued for 3,893 shows. Organizers celebrated global participation but highlighted the need for government support to ease costs for artists.
THE WIZARD OF OZ YA Reimagining in Development From Producer Gina Matthews by Josh Sharpe
- August 26, 2025 Just in time for the 86th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz, a new reimagining of the beloved 1939 film is on the horizon. Titled 'Dorothy,' the YA retelling will take a contemporary, music-infused approach to L. Frank Baum’s original books.
Raúl Esparza & Lizzy McAlpine to Lead SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS Concert by Michael Major
- August 26, 2025 Master Voices will present a concert production of Sweet Smell of Success in November starring Raúl Esparza and Lizzy McAlpine. Esparza will play J.J. Hunsecker, with Floyd Collins alum McAlpine playing Susan.
Charity Angél Dawson Withdraws From RAGTIME Due to Injury by Michael Major
- August 26, 2025 Charity Angél Dawson has withdrawn from the Broadway revival of Ragtime due to an injury. The Waitress star was due to begin rehearsals for Lincoln Center's upcoming production of the musical, but has since dropped out after the injury has flared up.
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical Teases Cast Recording by Joshua Wright
- August 26, 2025 In a fun call back to the original film, The Devil Wears Prada musical in the UK is teasing a cast recording. In the skit, Miranda - played by Vanessa Williams - asks Andy to get the musical's unreleased cast recording.
Photos: Denée Benton and More in PERICLES Rehearsal by BWW News Desk
- August 26, 2025 The Public Theater will begin free performances of PERICLES: A Public Works Concert Experience at the awe-inspiring Cathedral of St. John the Divine. See rehearsal photos here!
Broadway Producer Suzanne Gilad Sentenced for COVID-19 Relief Grant Fraud by BWW News Desk
- August 26, 2025 Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, together with New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang, announced that a Brooklyn woman has been sentenced for fraudulently obtaining more than $69,000 in COVID-19 small business recovery grants by filing falsified records.
TOFT Initiative Will Allow NYC Classrooms to Screen 4000+ Broadway Recordings by BWW News Desk
- August 26, 2025 Did you know that the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts holds a treasure trove of watchable theatre in its Theatre on and Tape (TOFT) archive? Now the archive is now opening up to eligible New York City schools.
Tom Sturridge and Brian d’Arcy James Join Michelle Williams in ANNA CHRISTIE by BWW News Desk
- August 26, 2025 St. Ann’s Warehouse has just announced that Tony nominees Tom Sturridge and Brian d’Arcy James have joined the cast of St. Ann’s new production of Eugene O’Neill’s “Anna Christie,” directed by Thomas Kail. We have all of the details here!
Video: Paul Mescal is William Shakespeare in First HAMNET Teaser by BWW News Desk
- August 26, 2025 The teaser trailer has been unveiled for Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet, starring Paul Mescal, Olivier Award-winner Jessie Buckley, Emily Watson, and Joe Alwyn. Check it out now!
Video: Altomare, Kantor and Wade-Green Sing New Sheik/Jarrow Musical by BWW News Desk
- August 26, 2025 Noir, a new musical from Duncan Sheik and Kyle Jarrow, directed by Darko Tresnjak and choreographed by Karla Puno Garcia, has released videos showcasing five songs from the show. See the videos heere!
Broadway’s ART Will Offer Digital Lottery and Rush Ticket Policy by BWW News Desk
- August 26, 2025 Are you looking for discount tickets to see ART on Broadway? The show will offer a digital lottery and rush tickets, which are now available to theatregoers.
THE LION KING Tour Welcomes New Mufasa and Simba by BWW News Desk
- August 26, 2025 The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will welcome David D’Lancy Wilson as Mufasa and Gilbert Domally as Simba. Wilson and Domally will begin performances on Tuesday, September 23 in Portland, OR at Keller Auditorium.
Patina Miller, Sierra Boggess, and More Will Take Part in First Broadway Mile by BWW News Desk
- August 26, 2025 New York Road Runners has teamed up with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and The Broadway League for the first-ever Broadway Mile, an exclusive heat only for Broadway performers and theater professionals.
Exclusive: Deirdre O'Connell on Finding Francis in THE PENGUIN, Working with Ari Aster, & More by Josh Sharpe
- August 25, 2025 Ahead of the Emmy Awards in September, BroadwayWorld caught up with Tony winner Deirdre O'Connell to discuss her time on the set of The Penguin, working with Ari Aster on Eddington, and the pains and joys of losing herself in the dark world of Gotham.
Julia Knitel, Taylor Iman Jones & More Join Taylor Louderman's 'Write Out Loud' Concert by Michael Major
- August 25, 2025 Write Out Loud presents Write Out Loud: From Contest to Concert Volume 7 on September 15th at 7PM at 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club. Hosted by Taylor Louderman (Tony® Nominee, Mean Girls) with musical direction by Adam Brenner Laird.
Photos: First Look at James Monroe Iglehart and Cheryl Porter in & JULIET by Nicole Rosky
- August 25, 2025 Tony Award-winner James Monroe Iglehart and Cheryl Porter took their first bows in & Juliet on Broadway. Iglehart plays 'Lance,' and Porter plays 'Angélique,' taking over their roles following Joey Fatone and Jeannette Bayardelle respectively. Check out photos here!
Kristin Chenoweth and Broadway Team to Join QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Film Screenings by Josh Sharpe
- August 25, 2025 Ahead of the Broadway premiere of The Queen of Versailles this fall, New York's Angelika Film Center will host special screenings of the 2012 documentary on which the musical is based, with the filmmaker and members of the musical team in attendance at select shows.
Hot Tickets of the Week: TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK), ART and More by Team BWW
- August 25, 2025 Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, starting August 25, 2025. Check out five Broadway shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to right now!