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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.
Carrie Coon Will Return to Broadway in BUG
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2025
Manhattan Theatre Club will present the Broadway premiere of Bug, written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts, and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer. 
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 20, 2025- MAMMA MIA! Tops the Grosses and More
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 20, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos/Video: Kristin Chenoweth Unveils the Full Cast of THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES on Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - August 19, 2025
The complete principal cast from the pre-Broadway engagement of THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES will reprise their roles on Broadway, as Kristin Chenoweth announced August 19 at a press event outside the St. James Theatre. Check out photos of the unveiling!
Alice Ripley, J. Robert Spencer, & Adam Pascal Will Lead Immersive NEXT TO NORMAL in Buenos Aires
by Joshua Wright - August 19, 2025
Next to Normal Immersive will premiere in Buenos Aires on September 19 with Alice Ripley, Robert Spencer, and a special appearance by Adam Pascal. The production features 360° projections, surround sound, and a cast performing alongside the audience.
Photos: WAITING FOR GODOT's Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter & More Meet the Press
by Bruce Glikas - August 19, 2025
Jamie Lloyd’s new production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot is getting ready for Broadway! The cast just met the press and BroadwayWorld was there! Check back for highlights from conversations with the cast.
CHEZ JOEY, A Reimagining of PAL JOEY, Will Play Arena Stage
by Joshua Wright - August 19, 2025
Arena Stage will present Chez Joey, a vibrant new take on the musical inspired by John O’Hara’s ‘Pal Joey’ stories for The New Yorker. Chez Joey brings a complete book revision by Oscar-nominated screenwriter Richard LaGravenese (The Fisher King) and a curated selection of brand-new arrangements from the legendary catalog of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart to a 21st-century audience.
Hot Tickets of the Week: HOUSE OF MCQUEEN, RAGTIME, and More
by Team BWW - August 19, 2025
Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, starting August 18, 2025. Check out five Broadway shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to right now!
Debut of the Month: Chiara Aurelia on JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 19, 2025
Chiara Aurelia is currently making her Broadway debut as Shelby Holcomb in John Proctor is the Villain! Read BroadwayWorld's debut of the month interview with Aurelia here!
Jeffrey Wright And Octavia Spencer To Lead Tony Kushner DEATH OF A SALESMAN Film Adaptation
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2025
Tony Award-winner Jeffrey Wright and Academy Award-winner Octavia Spencer will headline a new film adaptation of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, directed and co-adapted by Chinonye Chukwu (Clemency, Till) alongside Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Tony Kushner (Angels in America).
Pre-Broadway Cast to Join Kristin Chenoweth in THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2025
Kristin Chenoweth and F. Murray Abraham will lead The Queen of Versailles on Broadway, beginning previews October 8 at the St. James Theatre. The complete principal cast from the Boston pre-Broadway run will return, with direction by Michael Arden and a score by Stephen Schwartz.
Photos: Denée Benton, Crystal Lucas Perry and More In Rehearsal for PERICLES: A Public Works Concert Experience
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2025
Check out rehearsal photos for PERICLES: A Public Works Concert Experience, which will run for free at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, August 29-September 2.
Midori Marsh, Melo Ludwig and More Join THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Tour
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2025
Additional principal cast members have been revealed for the upcoming North American Tour of the new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. Learn more!
BD Wong, Elizabeth Stanley and More to Join SONGS FROM AN UNMADE BED Benefit
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2025
Off-Broadway’s beloved song cycle, Songs from an Unmade Bed, is returning to the New York City stage for a one-night-only 20th anniversary performance benefiting Broadway Cares and The Trevor Project. Learn more!
Kate Rockwell to Step in for Kerry Butler in HEATHERS Off-Broadway in October
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2025
Kate Rockwell will join Heathers the Musical as Westerberg High’s guidance counselor Ms. Fleming, stepping in for Kerry Butler. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
NYC Broadway Week 2-For-1 Tickets on Sale Now for 24 Shows
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2025
NYC Broadway Week 2-for-1 tickets are now available, featuring 24 shows, with performances running from Monday, September 8, through Sunday, September 21. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
THE LION KING Welcomes New 'Young Simba' and 'Young Nala' Cast Members This Month
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2025
Disney’s The Lion King will welcome new cast members beginning tonight, Tuesday, August 19. Caleb Beltran and Julius-Raymond Weems IV will perform as Young Simba, while McKenzie Sherie Lewis and Emma Origenes will perform as Young Nala at certain performances.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 19, 2025- Stars Join SPELLING BEE Revival and More
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 19, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review Roundup: JEFF ROSS: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - August 18, 2025
The new theatrical one-man show, Jeff Ross: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE opens tonight at the Nederlander Theatre. Named for his beloved grandfather’s practical and loving travel advice, this intimate one-man show offers a peeled back look into the heart and soul of America’s Roastmaster – but don’t expect to get away un-skewered. Read the reviews!
Video: MAMMA MIA! Is Back with a Vengeance- Inside Opening Night
by Joey Mervis - August 18, 2025
Here we go again! After a decade away, Mamma Mia! is back where it belongs at the Winter Garden Theatre, where it officially opened last week. Watch in this video as we catch up with the company on the big night!
Photos: & JULIET Reunion at JOY: A NEW MUSICAL Off-Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - August 18, 2025
See photos of former & Juliet co-stars Lorna Courtney and Betsy Wolfe reuniting at Betsy's current show, Joy, Off-Broadway! Learn more about Joy and see how to purchase tickets!
Photos: Katy Perry Visits the OH, MARY! Cast
by Bruce Glikas - August 18, 2025
Katy Perry recently paid a visit to Oh, Mary! on Broadway! Check out photos of the stars with the company backstage here! Learn more about Oh, Mary!
WEST SIDE STORY Movie Poster Designer Joe Caroff Passes Away
by Josh Sharpe - August 18, 2025
Joe Caroff, perhaps best known for designing the James Bond gun logo in 1962, passed away Sunday, August 17, at the age of 103. Throughout his career, Caroff designed hundreds of film posters, including several adaptations of Broadway shows. 
Could Taylor Swift Be Writing a Musical?
by Sidney Paterra - August 18, 2025
Taylor Swift fans know that the music superstar is nothing if not intentional about easter eggs. As BroadwayWorld reported last year, while she was touring the world with her record-breaking Eras tour, she trademarked the phrase 'Female Rage: The Musical.' While there has been no indication since then of Swift's intention for future use, she might have dropped a clue in a recent interview with Jason Kelce for his New Heights podcast.
Photos: MAMMA MIA! Revival Opens on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - August 18, 2025
Here we go again! MAMMA MIA! has returned home to Broadway and officially celebrated its opening night last week at the Winter Garden Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here.

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