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Video: Same Heart, New Love Story! Inside Broadway's THE FANTASTICKS
by Sam Anctil - Oct 15, 2026

After more than six decades of enchanting audiences, The Fantasticks is finally making its Broadway debut! The beloved musical by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt is getting a fresh new look this fall in a reimagined production from Second Stage Theatre, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Christopher Gattelli. Watch as Richard Ridge catches up with the company in this video.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 14, 2026 - MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Begins Rehearsals for Broadway and More
by - Oct 14, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 14, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos: The Cast of THE FANTASTICKS Is Getting Ready for Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 13, 2026

Up next at Second Stage Theater is the Broadway premiere of THE FANTASTICKS, directed and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli. The company of THE FANTASTICKS will feature Maxim Chlumecky as The Boy (Matt), Kevin Del Aguila as The Man Who Dies (Mortimer), David Patrick Kelly as The Old Actor (Henry), Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer as Matt’s Mother (Mildred Hucklebee), Nathan Levy as The Boy (Lewis), Ruthie Ann Miles as Lewis’ Mother, Zane Phillips as The Narrator (El Gallo), and Ahmad Simmons as The Mute. Mr. Phillips will be making his Broadway debut.  

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 26, 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2026

Maxim Chlumecky, Nathan Levy, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer & Ruthie Ann Miles Will Lead THE FANTASTICKS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 25, 2026

Second Stage Theater just announced complete casting for the upcoming Broadway premiere of THE FANTASTICKS, directed and  choreographed by Christopher Gattelli.  The company of THE FANTASTICKS will feature Maxim Chlumecky (Appropriate, Harry Potter and the Cursed  Child) as The Boy (Matt), Kevin del Aguila (Some Like It Hot, Frozen) as The Man Who Dies (Mortimer), David  Patrick Kelly (Once, The Warriors) as The Old Actor (Henry), Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer (Spamalot, Beetlejuice) as Matt’s Mother (Mildred Hucklebee), Nathan Levy (& Juliet, Aladdin) as The Boy (Lewis), Ruthie Ann Miles (Sweeney Todd, The King and I) as Lewis’ Mother (Bessie Mae Bellomy), Zane Phillips (“The Comeback,” “Mid Century Modern,” Fire Island) as The Narrator (El Gallo), and Ahmad Simmons (Illinoise, Hadestown) as The  Mute. Mr. Phillips will be making his Broadway debut.  

Immersive Play By Ex-Googler Turns Audience Into Tech Startup Hires
by Joshua Wright - Aug 4, 2026

A former Google employee has written an immersive play that casts audience members as new employees at a fictional tech startup, blending theater with workplace satire.

THE WHOLE SKY ALL DIAMONDS Immersive Play to Open in Greenpoint
by Joshua Wright - Jul 30, 2026

An immersive play set inside a fictional tech startup will run at Loft Story in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, casting audience members as new hires navigating the company's unraveling.

THE WHOLE SKY ALL DIAMONDS Immersive Play Will Open in Brooklyn
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2026

THE WHOLE SKY ALL DIAMONDS is an immersive theatrical experience in which audience members take on the roles of employees at a tech startup, blurring the line between spectator and participant.

Video: Cast of GOTTA DANCE! Performs 'Teach Me How To Shimmy'
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2026

The cast of GOTTA DANCE!, now playing at Stage 42, performed live on FOX5's Good Day New York. The show features choreography from classic musicals including West Side Story, Pippin, and A Chorus Line.

Photos: GOTTA DANCE! Celebrates Opening Night at Stage 42
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 1, 2026

GOTTA DANCE! is now playing at Stage 42 in New York City. Go inside opening night with new photos from the red carpet. Watch a new video of highlights from the show!

Video: First Look At GOTTA DANCE! at Stage 42
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2026

GOTTA DANCE! is now playing at Stage 42 in New York City. The production, presented by Riki Kane Larimer, features recreated choreography from classic Broadway and Hollywood musicals. Watch a video of highlights from the show!

Lisa Kudrow's 'Valerie Cherish' Stars in CHICAGO in New THE COMEBACK Episode
by Michael Major - Mar 23, 2026

Lisa Kudrow as Valerie Cherish as Roxie Hart! In the first episode of the final season of HBO's The Comeback, Kudrow's beloved character can be found starring in Chicago on Broadway. See a photo!

Photos: GOTTA DANCE! is Now Playing at Stage 42
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2026

All new production photos have been released from Gotta Dance!, the first dance production to capture the original choreography of classic musicals all on one stage. Check out all new production photos here!

All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Spring 2026- A Complete Guide
by Team BWW - Mar 27, 2026

What’s happening Off-Broadway this spring? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this season. Spring 2026 is packed with exciting revivals, new works, and star-powered productions.

GOTTA DANCE! to Begin Performances This Week at Stage 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2026

Gotta Dance!—the first dance production to capture the original choreography of classic musicals including West Side Story, Singin’ in the Rain, Pippin, A Chorus Line and others— will begin performancs Off-Broadway this week!

GOTTA DANCE! to be Presented Off-Broadway at Stage 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026

Gotta Dance!—the first dance production to capture the original choreography of classic musicals including West Side Story, Singin’ in the Rain, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, and others — all on one stage will be presented Off-Broadway.

Black Broadway Men Opens Applications For 2026 Jesse L. Kearney Playwriting Initiative
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2026

Black Broadway Men has announced that applications for the 2026 Jesse L. Kearney Playwriting Initiative are officially open. This annual initiative—renamed to honor the legacy of playwright Jesse L. Kearney—is designed to amplify the voices of Black male-identifying playwrights and provide them with the resources to bring their stories to life.

Interim Dance Collective's Annual Gala to Honor Charlotte D'Amboise At The York Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025

Interim Dance Collective will present the upcoming Inaugural Gala, an extraordinary evening honoring the artistry, legacy, and future of dance in New York City and Charlotte D'Amboise.

Video: Watch 3 Songs from WAX: THE STORY OF MARIE TUSSAUD
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 5, 2025

Wax: The Story of Marie Tussaud, a darkly glamorous pop-baroque musical with book, lyrics, and music by Tyler Palo, has released a cinematic sizzle reel featuring three numbers from the brand-new musical. watch the video here!

Beth Leavel, Casey Likes and More to Perform at 54 Below in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Beth Leavel, Casey Likes, Joe Iconis and more. See the full month of programming here!