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Vivien Lyra Blair Joins Cast of Shakespeare-Inspired MATTBETH Feature
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2025
Vivien Lyra Blair, known for her role as Princess Leia in Disney’s Obi-Wan Kenobi series, has joined the cast of MattBeth, a new reimagining of William Shakespeare's Macbeth from directors Matthew Vlahakis and Murisa Harba.
Photos: RAGTIME in Rehearsals at Lincoln Center Theater - Full Cast Revealed
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2025
Lincoln Center Theater has revealed the complete cast for Ragtime, LCT’s Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet’s first production of her inaugural season. See rehearsal photos here!
Interview: Obie Winner Michael Chernus Returns to the New York Stage in WELL, I’LL LET YOU GO
by A.A. Cristi - August 21, 2025
Obie winner Michael Chernus (Severance, Orange is the New Black, Spider-Man: Homecoming) returns to the NY stage after 11 years in Bubba Weiler’s debut play WELL, I’LL LET YOU GO. Extended through September 12 at The Space at Irondale. Read our interview.
Jordan Fisher and More to Join Josh Groban's FIND YOUR LIGHT Concert
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2025
The annual Find Your Light Benefit Concert for Arts Education featuring Josh Groban and Friends will take place this fall. Learn more and see how to attend!
June Squibb, Cynthia Nixon, Danny Burstein & Christopher Lowell Will Lead MARJORIE PRIME on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - August 21, 2025
Second Stage Theater has  just announced the complete cast for the upcoming Broadway production of Jordan Harrison’s MARJORIE PRIME, directed by Tony Award Nominee and Obie Award-winner Anne Kauffman. We have all of the details here!
PURPLE RAIN World Premiere Unveils Complete Cast
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2025
The complete cast has been revealed for the world premiere stage adaptation of the iconic film, PURPLE RAIN. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets here!
Sherie Rene Scott Joins the Cast of THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2025
Sherie Rene Scott will join the company of The Queen of Versailles on Broadway. Learn more about the cast and upcoming performances and see how to purchase tickets!
Exclusive: Listen to 'Blowin' It Up' From DEAD OUTLAW Cast Recording
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2025
The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Dead Outlaw is coming soon and BroadwayWorld has your first listen. Get an exclusive listen to 'Blowin’ It Up,' performed by Ken Marks and Ensemble, here!
Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, and More Set For American Theatre Wing 'Unsung Heroes' Gala
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2025
The American Theatre Wing has announced the lineup for their 2025 Fall Gala Celebration, which will be held on the evening of Monday, September 8, 2025, at 6:30PM, at Cipriani 42nd Street.
Josh Groban’s Find Your Light Benefit Concert for Arts Education Set For October
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2025
The Find Your Light Foundation has announced the annual Find Your Light Benefit Concert for Arts Education featuring Josh Groban and Friends will take place in October.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 21, 2025- Darren Criss to Return to MAYBE HAPPY ENDING and More
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  August 21, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Demi Lovato Hits WICKED's Iconic 'Defying Gravity' Riff at Karaoke
by Michael Major - August 20, 2025
Demi Lovato shared a look inside her thrillifying birthday party, complete with some Wicked karaoke! The 'Cool For the Summer' songstress took to TikTok to share a short video of herself hitting Cynthia Erivo's 'Defying Gravity' battle cry.
Video: Meet The Cast of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Tour
by Joshua Wright - August 20, 2025
Meet the cast of the North American Tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, which begins performances beginning on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore, MD in this all-new video.
Video: Luke Newton Is Taking Up Residence at the HOUSE OF MCQUEEN
by Joey Mervis - August 20, 2025
For Luke Newton, making a New York stage debut has been a dream since the age of 10.  This week is a dream come true for the Bridgerton star, who last night began off-Broadway performances in the new play, House of McQueen. Watch in this video as Luke chats more about why he can't wait to step into McQueen's shoes. 
Video: Watch the Trailer For PLAY ON at Signature Theatre
by Michael Major - August 20, 2025
Signature Theatre has released the trailer for Play On!, a musical based on Shakespeare’s comedy Twelfth Night and set to the syncopated soundtrack of Duke Ellington’s greatest hits. Watch the new video now!
Video: Kristin Chenoweth Dances With Jonathan Groff at JUST IN TIME
by Michael Major - August 20, 2025
Kristin Chenoweth visited Jonathan Groff in 'the basement of Wicked' at Just In Time! Chenoweth joined her former Glee co-star at the hit Bobby Darin musical on Tuesday night. Watch the video now!
Downstage Center with Howard Sherman: Magic To Do
by Howard Sherman - August 20, 2025
xIn the city where Houdini once extricated himself from a straitjacket while dangling upside down above Times Square, it’s surprising that we don’t get major magic acts on stage more often than we do in New York. This relative paucity is thrown into relief when magic, illusion, escape and the like actually do take up residence on New York stages, as is the case right now with Lord Nil extricating himself from threat of the Seven Deadly Sins at Stage 42 while just eight blocks uptown Jamie Allan is conjuring motorcycles and reams of playing cards at New World Stages with his show Amaze.
Video: Kristin Chenoweth Reveals QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Cast
by Stephi Wild - August 20, 2025
Kristin Chenoweth recently made an appearance outside the St. James Theatre to announce the complete cast for the Broadway premiere of The Queen of Versailles. Check out the video here!
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL To Make Australian Premiere In Melbourne In 2026
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2025
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical will make its Australian premiere exclusively in Melbourne in August 2026 at The Princess Theatre. The production will be presented by producers Ken Davenport, Bob Gaudio, Paul Dainty, TEG Dainty, and the Minister for Tourism, Sport, and Major Events, Steve Dimopoulos.
Ayo Edebiri And Don Cheadle Will Star In PROOF on Broadway, Directed by Thomas Kail
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2025
Broadway will welcome Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle in the first-ever New York revival of Proof, David Auburn’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning drama. Directed by Thomas Kail (Hamilton), the production begins previews March 31, 2026, at a Shubert Theatre to be announced. This strictly limited engagement marks the Broadway debuts of both Edebiri and Cheadle.
Darren Criss Will Return to MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2025
Tony winner Darren Criss announced that he will return to Maybe Happy Ending following his previously announced 9-week leave-of-absence.  We have all of the deatils!
Photos: PLAY ON! at Signature Theatre First Look Images
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2025
Signature Theatre is now presenting Play On!, a musical based on Shakespeare’s comedy Twelfth Night, set to the syncopated soundtrack of Duke Ellington’s greatest hits. Get a first look at photos here! 
Dylan Mulvaney and More to Star in THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Concert
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2025
Breaking the Binary Theatre has revealed the complete cast for the organization’s one-night-only concert of The Drowsy Chaperone at the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!
Video: KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Film Trailer, Starring Jennifer Lopez
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2025
An all new trailer has been released for the upcoming Kiss of the Spider Woman film, directed by Academy Award winner Bill Condon and starring Diego Luna, Tonatiuh, and Jennifer Lopez. Watch the video here!
Rob Lake Will Bring Magic and The Muppets to Broadway
by Stephi Wild - August 20, 2025
Rob Lake is headed to Broadway for the 2025 holiday season with ROB LAKE MAGIC with Special Guests The Muppets. Performances will begin at the Broadhurst Theatre on Tuesday, October 28.

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