Brian d’Arcy James

The Best Theater of 2025: Shows that Ruled the Year
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 1, 2026

As 2025 comes to a close, New York City's top theatre critics have been taking stock of this theatre season- deciding on their personal choices for their favorite productions of the year. The season has been full of so many stellar plays, musicals, revivals and new works, both on Broadway and off.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 23, 2025- Diving Deep Into the American Theatre’s Most Influential Titles and More
by - Dec 23, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 23, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Video: Brian D’Arcy James Looks Back on Playing King George in HAMILTON
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 22, 2025

Five-time Tony nominee Brian D’Arcy James joined TODAY to discuss some of his current and past projects, including originating King George in Hamilton off-Broadway. Watch the full interview, where he also speaks about starring in the Peacock spy thriller series The Copenhagen Test and his Christmas song, 'Michigan Christmas.'

Photos: Simu Liu, Kathleen Chalfant, & More at THE COPENHAGEN TEST Screening
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 17, 2025

Explore photos from the special screening of The Copenhagen Test featuring Simu Liu, Kathleen Chalfant, and more at The Whitby Hotel.

Review Roundup: ANNA CHRISTIE Starring Michelle Williams and Tom Sturridge
by Gillian Blum - Dec 15, 2025

What did critics think of ANNA CHRISTIE, running at Brooklyn's St. Ann's Warehouse, directed by Thomas Kail, and starring Michelle Williams and Tom Sturridge?

Video/Photos: Brian D’Arcy James Stars in New Trailer for THE COPENHAGEN TEST
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 9, 2025

Peacock has shared a new trailer and first-look images for The Copenhagen Test, the espionage thriller series starring Simu Liu and Melissa Barrera (In the Heights). Check them out now.

Top Off-Broadway Shows for December 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month. Get into the holiday spirit with a popular adaptation of A Christmas Carol, plus more.

Review: SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS at Jazz At Lincoln Center Is Transfer-Worthy
by Gregory Fletcher - Nov 24, 2025

If Encores can transfer many of its productions to Broadway, why not MasterVoices—starting with its current revival of Sweet Smell of Success? If you missed its brief run (November 21–22), keep an eye out for future MasterVoices offerings. The show proved to be an electric, full-throttle performance within the grand Frederick P. Rose Hall, part of Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Spotlight on Plays: Winter 2025/26
by Team BWW - Nov 15, 2025

The Fall 2025 season is in full swing, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zaney comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in Winter 2025/26.

Video: Edward Burns Stars in Trailer for THE FAMILY MCMULLEN
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 12, 2025

The trailer has been released for The Family McMullen, the new sequel written, directed, and produced by star Edward Burns. The movie will debut on Friday, December 5, exclusively on HBO Max. Watch the trailer now.

Spotlight on Plays: November 2025
by Team BWW - Nov 1, 2025

​The Fall 2025 season is in full swing, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zaney comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in November 2025.

All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2025 - A Complete Guide
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025

BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 27, 2025- MAMMA MIA! Tops the Grosses and More
by - Aug 27, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 27, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Tom Sturridge and Brian d’Arcy James Join Michelle Williams in ANNA CHRISTIE
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 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!

Interview: Chatting with Pablo David Laucerica of JERSEY BOYS at The Muny
by James Lindhorst - Aug 20, 2025

Pablo David Laucerica is wowing audiences as Frankie Valli in The Muny’s current production of Jersey Boys. Laucerica is getting critical raves and earning extended ovations nightly for his rendition of “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You.”  He follows-up his gig at The Muny with his Broadway debut in the new Stephen Schwartz musical The Queen of Versailles starring Kristin Chenoweth and F. Murray Abraham.

Interview: Chatting with Olivia Hernandez And Delphi Borich of AUSTEN’S PRIDE
by James Lindhorst - Aug 17, 2025

Critics are heaping praise upon leading actors Olivia Hernandez and Delphi Borich. Hernandez plays author Jane Austen and Borich plays the Pride and Prejudice protagonist Elizabeth Bennet. Both are getting raves for their acting and singing. Broadway World called their vocals are soaring and graceful. Hernandez and Borich sat down with Broadway world to discuss the first stop on their planned eight city tour. They talked about the process of standing this production up at STAGES St. Louis, their previous experiences, and the people who influenced their love of theater. 

The High Stakes of Broadway Recasting
by Ben Waterhouse - Aug 1, 2025

Recasting a star who is above the title of a musical is a tricky endeavor. That balance of someone who artistically fulfills the role and someone who can sell enough tickets to be worthy of the above-the-title placement is a complex one, and it seems to becoming a more and more common trend recently for shows, particularly star-driven revivals, to not do a second casting, even if they are financially successful.

A Brief History of FLOYD COLLINS
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 1, 2025

It’s not out of the ordinary these days for worthwhile musicals that originally premiered off-Broadway and then entered the canon to receive their Broadway debuts decades later. Floyd Collins shares this journey with shows including Assassins, Gutenberg! The Musical!, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, The Last 5 Years, Little Shop of Horrors, and Violet.

What is the History of New Musicals at the Public Theater?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 20, 2025

The new musical Goddess can currently be seen in its New York premiere production at the Public Theater on Lafayette Street. Directed by the Public’s associate artistic director and resident director Saheem Ali, who is currently Tony Award-nominated for directing Buena Vista Social Club, Goddess is playing at the Public’s largest space by capacity, the Newman Theatre.

Anjelica Huston Reflects on SMASH Experience: 'I Wasn't Very Happy'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 11, 2025

In a new interview, Anjelica Huston reflected on her role as Broadway producer Eileen Rand in the TV series Smash, sharing that she 'didn't feel very prized in that role.'