Jethro Compton

THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON Extends at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2026

​The Public Theater will soon begin previews for the North American premiere production of THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON. The production has now been extended.

Video: THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON Cast Sings 'The Kraken's Lullaby'
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 25, 2026

The Public Theater shared rehearsal footage of 'The Kraken's Lullaby' from THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON ahead of the musical's extended North American premiere run. Watch in this video!

THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON Extends At The Public Through Early December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2026

The Public Theater has extended its North American premiere production of THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON, with tickets now on sale for the additional performances.

THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE to Open at Meadow Brook Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2026

Meadow Brook Theatre will present a classic Western mystery about a New York scholar who arrives in a frontier town and must confront a vicious outlaw threatening his new life.

Video: THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON Cast Rehearses 'When E're She Looked At Me'
by Michael Major - Sep 16, 2026

The Public Theater shared rehearsal footage of 'When E're She Looked At Me' from THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON, ahead of the musical's North American premiere this fall. Watch the video!

Photos: THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON in Rehearsal
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2026

Following a production in London's West End, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button will make its North American premiere at The Public this fall. Get a first look at rehearsal photos!

All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2026 - A Complete Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 16, 2026

BroadwayWorld has your official fall 2026 Off-Broadway preview, a complete guide to everything opening Off-Broadway! See West End transfers, stars in play revivals, multiple world premieres and more.

Exclusive: Andrew Durand & Kelsee Kimmel Sing 'Will You Go?' from THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 14, 2026

BroadwayWorld is very excited to take you into the rehearsal room for an exclusive sneak peak of “Will You Go?', performed by Tony Award nominee Andrew Durand and Kelsee Kimmel. Watch the full video here!

Video: THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON Cast Performs 'A Little Life'
by Michael Major - Sep 11, 2026

Andrew Durand and the company of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button perform 'A Little Life' in a rehearsal room video ahead of the musical's Public Theater run.

Video: First Look at THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON Musical Ahead of Public Theatre Premiere
by Michael Major - Sep 2, 2026

Ahead of its highly-anticipated North American premiere this fall at The Public Theater, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button has now been extended. Watch a trailer video of the cast in South Street Seaport.

Looking for New Musicals This Season? You'll Find Them Off-Broadway 
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 30, 2026

Much has been written and expressed about how few new Broadway musicals—six—hit the boards last season. The Broadway landscape is experiencing several challenges at the moment, largely tied to the American economy as a whole. In addition, the number of new musicals per season always fluctuates. In particular, the post-pandemic seasons stuffed with productions that were waiting in the docket were bound to cause a few course-correcting smaller slates in subsequent years.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 24, 2026- BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK Kicks Off With THE LOST BOYS and More
by - Jul 24, 2026

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

Andrew Durand, Britney Coleman and More to Star in THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2026

The Public Theater has revealed the cast for the North American premiere production of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, with a book and lyrics by Jethro Compton, music and lyrics by Darren Clark.

Photos: ROMEO & JULIET Opens From The Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 12, 2026

The Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Romeo & Juliet has officially opened. Learn more and check out photos from opening night here!

Photos: Inside the 2026 Public Theater Gala, Headlined by Shoshana Bean
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 9, 2026

The Public Theater kicked off another Shakespeare for the City season and Free Shakespeare in the Park at its 2026 Gala. Grammy Award winner and 2026 Tony winner Shoshana Bean headlined the special night, hosted at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 15, 2026- THE BOOK OF MORMON Box Office Reopens and More
by - May 15, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 15, 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 LAST MAN Opens at Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026

All new production photos have been released from the world premiere of cult Korean rock musical The Last Man at Southwark Playhouse Elephant. The cast features Lex Lee and Nabi who share the role of The Survivor. Check out the photos here!

Review: THE LAST MAN, Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Cindy Marcolina - May 14, 2026

A virus has decimated the entire population, turning them into zombies. Or has it? Whilst all hell breaks loose, a man is isolating in a bunker alone. Deep underground, his thoughts are his only company and entertainment. His reality slowly alters. Why do we keep going in the face of hardship? Is the fight for survival enough to define a life? Jishik Kim and Seungyeon Kwon’s hit musical hails straight from South Korea in a re-imagined version with Jethro Compton at the dramaturgy and Daljung Kim at the direction. Led by Lex Lee (who shared the role with Nabi Brown through the run), it’s a spunky, bleak, compassionate, riveting piece of solo theatre. 

BENJAMIN BUTTON, James Ijames' WELCOME TABLE, and More Set For The Public's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026

The Public Theater has announced the lineup for The Public’s Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 season. The season lineup will include The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, plus works from James Ijames, Ryan J. Haddad, Richard Nelson, Taylor Mac, and more.

Cast Set for World Premiere of Korean Rock Musical THE LAST MAN in London
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2026

Lex Lee and Nabi Brown will share the central role in THE LAST MAN, a cult Korean one-person rock musical making its world premiere at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, running May 8 to June 13, 2026.