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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.
Video: Erika Henningsen & Jonathan Groff Sing 'Irresistible You' From JUST IN TIME
by Michael Major - August 26, 2025
Watch a video of Erika Henningsen and Jonathan Groff singing 'Irresistible You' from Just In Time on Broadway! Groff stars are Bobby Darin in the musical, with Henningsen as Sandra Dee.
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Charity Angél Dawson has withdrawn from the Broadway revival of Ragtime due to an injury.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.
THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE, Starring Amanda Seyfried, Features Score Based on Shaker Hymns
by Josh Sharpe - August 26, 2025
In The Testament of Ann Lee, Amanda Seyfried stars as the founding leader of the Shaker Movement. Ahead of its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival, it was revealed that the movie will feature a score based on Shaker hymns.
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!
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 8/24/25 - MAMMA MIA! Has its Best Week Ever on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2025
Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 8/24/2025.
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.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 26, 2025- MAMMA MIA! Stars Do A Deep Dive on Their Characters and More
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  August 26, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
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.
Kennedy Center Appoints Stephen Nakagawa After He Criticizes 'Radical Leftist Ideologies in Ballet'
by Sidney Paterra - August 25, 2025
There is more news from the Kennedy Center. The D.C. cultural institution just announced the appointment of Stephen Nakagawa as its new Director of Dance Programming. 
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!
Video: Take a Closer Look at the Emerald City Station in WICKED Movie
by Josh Sharpe - August 25, 2025
Universal has released a new video, highlighting one of the most thrillifying locations in the Wicked movie: the Emerald City Station. Check it out here!

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