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What to Watch on New Year's Eve 2025 - Michelle Williams, Kristin Chenoweth, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 31, 2025

With 2026 just around the corner, Broadway fans can close the curtain on 2025 with some Broadway and music favorites! Countdown to midnight with names like Michelle Williams, Kristin Chenoweth, Ethan Slater, Hugh Jackman, and many more.

TODAY’s Craig Melvin, Al Roker & Hoda Kotb to Host NBC's 137th Rose Parade
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 18, 2025

NBC is set to ring in the new year with a live broadcast of the 137th Rose Parade presented by Honda on Thursday, Jan. 1 from 8-10 a.m. PT. The parade will also be simulcast on Peacock.

Photos: Kristin Chenoweth, Laufey, & More in NBC's CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 4, 2025

On December 3, NBC celebrated the holiday season with the “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” special, featuring the annual lighting of the Rockefeller Center tree. The show featured festive performances from many musical guests, including Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth, Laufey, and more. Check out photos from the special now.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Leadership Changes in Opera Large and Small
by Alex Freeman - Nov 10, 2025

This week’s roundup highlights major leadership changes, funding shifts, and renewed investment in the performing arts. OPERA America has named Michael J. Bobbitt as its next President & CEO, while Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS announced $1.5 million in emergency food grants nationwide. In New York, The Joyce Theater Foundation received a landmark $15 million gift, and Broadway productions prepare to take the stage at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Regionally, Chicago’s cultural department faces a proposed budget reduction, Theatre Washington released a new industry impact report, and Houston Grand Opera appointed James Gaffigan as its next Music Director. Meanwhile, in the UK, opera and arts education take center stage with efforts to broaden access and strengthen creative learning.

RAGTIME, BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, & More Will Perform at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 3, 2025

Catch the 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 27, featuring Broadway acts and a dazzling lineup of floats and balloons!

Video: Watch an Exclusive Clip of Al Roker Animated Series WEATHER HUNTERS
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 4, 2025

BroadwayWorld is excited to debut an exclusive clip of the theme song for Weather Hunters, the new PBS Kids animated series from Emmy-winning weatherman and host Al Roker. Check out the song now, performed by actress Yvette Nicole Brown.

Shoshana Bean, Kecia Lewis, Billy Porter and More to Join Black Theatre United Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2025

Black Theatre United has revealed its lineup of performers and honorary co-chairs for its third annual Gala. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets!

Camille A. Brown and More to be Honored at Black Theatre United 2025 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2025

Black Theatre United will present its third annual Gala. This year’s theme is “United: Today & Beyond.' Learn more about the gala and see how to attend!

THE PROUD FAMILY: LOUDER AND PROUDER to Return for Season 3 in August
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 2, 2025

Season three of “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” will premiere Thursday, Aug. 6 on Disney+. Ahead of the summer debut, the series has also been renewed for a fourth season, coming to Disney+ in 2026.  

Octavia Spencer to Host New Food Network Series FAMILY RECIPE SHOWDOWN
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 5, 2025

Academy Award®-winning actress Octavia Spencer returns to her Southern roots this summer in the new home cooking competition Family Recipe Showdown, arriving in July.

THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE Sets Season 4 Summer Premiere at PBS
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2025

THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE, PBS’s popular cooking competition series, will return for its fourth season on Friday, July 11, with eight new home cooks from across the United States ready to showcase their signature dishes that reflect their unique backgrounds and culinary stories.