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Interview: Hannah Cruz Says CHESS Is 'Like We’re Creating a New Musical'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025

BroadwayWorld interviews Hannah Cruz about her role as Svetlana in the Broadway revival of CHESS. Discover how this new production brings fresh perspectives, and what audiences can expect from the cast including Lea Michele.

Review: THE WOMAN IN BLACK at Center Rep
by Steve Murray - Nov 9, 2025

The British sure love their suspense stories. The Woman in Black, which premiered back in 1987, is the second longest-running play in the history of London’s West End, right behind Agatha Christies’ whodunnit The Mousetrap.

CHESS Cast to Perform on The TONIGHT SHOW Next Week
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2025

Tune in to The Tonight Show next week for a special performance from Broadway's Chess! On Monday, November 10, stars Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicolas Christopher will chat with host Jimmy Fallon before taking the stage to perform from the new revival.

Photos: 44 - THE MUSICAL at The Daryl Roth Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025

44 – THE MUSICAL is currently playing at The Daryl Roth Theatre. 44 is a satirical look at the rise and presidency of Barack Obama, as well as the eccentric political characters he met along the way. See photos here!

Photos: Go Inside the First Performance of CHESS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2025

The Broadway revival of CHESS has officially begun performances at the Imperial Theatre, starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher. Go inside the show's first preview with new photos from curtain calls and the post-show stage door celebration!

SHENANDOAH Star Penelope Milford Passes Away at 77
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 15, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Penelope Milford, Academy Award and Drama Desk-nominated actress and Broadway alum, has passed away at the age of 77.

Photos: CHESS Cast in Rehearsal Ahead of Broadway Run
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025

All new photos have been released from the rehearsal room of CHESS on Broadway. Previews for CHESS begin Wednesday, October 15 at the Imperial Theatre. Check out the photos here!

Photos: Laurie Metcalf, Micaela Diamond, & More at Tastemaker Event for Ryan Murphy's MONSTER
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 1, 2025

On Monday, September 29th, Evan Ross Katz, along with Ryan Murphy, co-hosted a Tastemaker Dinner at Monsieur in New York City in celebration of Monster: The Ed Gein Story, with Broadway's Laurie Metcalf, Micaela Diamond, and Cheyenne Jackson in attendance. Check out photos now!

RAGTIME Cast to Perform on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT on Monday
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 26, 2025

Ragtime is now in previews at the Vivian Beaumont Theater and, to commemorate its return to Broadway, the cast will visit The Late Show with Stephen Colbert next week for a special performance from the award-winning musical.

How Michael Mayer Is Shepherding an All New CHESS to Endgame
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 24, 2025

After years of developing a revised version of the 1986 musical with Danny Strong (who has written the new book), Michael Mayer is finally ushering the final product back to Broadway, where it hasn't been seen in almost four decades. Before rehearsals began, Mayer checked in with BroadwayWorld to tell us all about how he's setting up the board to create a Chess for 2025.  ​

Photos: DEAR EVERYTHING Company Meets the Press
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2025

Dear Everything, a musical uprising for the Earth, will present a fourth tour city to its fall tour. Learn more about the production and see photos of the company meeting the press here!

For Shaina Taub & Ben Levi Ross RAGTIME Isn't Just a Musical, It's a Movement
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 19, 2025

Almost a year after its triumphant return to the stage at New York City Center, Ragtime is returning to Broadway. Shaina Taub and Ben Levi Ross have been along for the ride, playing real life activist 'Emma Goldman', and fictional anarchist 'Younger Brother' respectively. The duo took a break from rehearsals to check in with BroadwayWorld and tell us all about the strange, insistent music that will give us all something to think about in 2025.

Photos: Jessica Vosk and Neil Patrick Harris Celebrate ‘SLEIGH’ Album at Signing Event
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 17, 2025

Jessica Vosk recently signed copies of her 2024 holiday album SLEIGH at Barnes & Noble in New York. She was joined by fellow Broadway star Neil Patrick Harris, who was a guest on the album. Take a look at photos from the event here!

What IS Art? with Scott Ellis
by Joey Mervis - Sep 11, 2025

Art isn't easy... or maybe it is when you have the right people involved? According to Scott Ellis, who's latest project is the first Broadway revival of Yasmina Reza's Art, it is in fact, all about the people. Watch in this video!

Listen: Broadway’s Housso Sémon Drops Debut Single 'Lover'
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 10, 2025

Housso Sémon, most recently seen on Broadway in Suffs and The Lion King, has released her debut single Lover across all major streaming platforms. Listen to it here.

Photos: 2025 American Theatre Wing Gala Celebrates 'Unsung Heroes'
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2025

The American Theatre Wing held its annual fall gala on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Cipriani 42nd Street, with this year’s event honoring the “Unsung Heroes of the Theatre Industry.” Check out photos from inside the star-studded event!

Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Bernadette Peters and More Portraits from the 2025 American Theatre Wing Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2025

The American Theatre Wing held its annual fall gala on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Cipriani 42nd Street, with this year’s event honoring the “Unsung Heroes of the Theatre Industry.” Check out the star-studded photo portrait gallery from the event here!

Photos: CHESS Begins Rehearsals with Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele & Nicholas Christopher and More
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2025

Broadway is gearing up for one of the most anticipated productions of the season: CHESS. Check out photos from inside the rehearsal room featuring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, Nicholas Christopher, Sean Allan Krill, Bradley Dean, Hannah Cruz, Bryce Pinkham, and the creative team as they gear up for their Broadway run.

Jessica Vosk Announces Engagement to Dave Godar
by Michael Major - Sep 2, 2025

Jessica Vosk announced her engagement to boyfriend Dave Godar! The Hell's Kitchen star took to Instagram to show her engagement ring. Vosk shared photos from a celebration with Ariana DeBose, Julia Murney, Marissa Rosen, Caitlin Kinnunen, and more.

Jessica Vosk To Join The New York Pops For Cabaret At 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2025

Jessica Vosk will headline the annual New York Pops Underground cabaret performance at 54 Below with an intimate and eclectic evening of songs. Learn more!