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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.  

LA Singer-Songwriter Emma Ayzenberg to Release Debut LP 'Child of Saturn'
by Joshua Wright - Jul 20, 2026

Los Angeles artist Emma Ayzenberg announced her debut full-length album, 'Child of Saturn,' drawing comparisons to Weyes Blood and Hand Habits.

Rachel Chavkin Will Direct EUGENE ONEGIN: A BLUEGRASS MUSICAL at TheatreSquared
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026

TheatreSquared will present EUGENE ONEGIN: A BLUEGRASS MUSICAL, directed by Tony winner Rachel Chavkin, with 15 actor-musicians performing in a reconfigured in-the-round West Theatre in Fayetteville, AR.

Inside the Visionary Mind of Lear DeBessonet
by Charles Kirsch - Mar 27, 2026

Any theater lover should be well acquainted with the meteoric rise of Tony nominee Lear DeBessonet: from founding the Public Works program at the Public Theater to spearheading the Encores! series at New York City Center to her current role as artistic director of Lincoln Center Theater.

New Hampshire Theatre Project Will Present MARJORIE PRIME This Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2026

New Hampshire Theatre Project will continue its 2025–2026 season with Marjorie Prime by Jordan Harrison, directed by Monique Foote. The production opens February 27 in Portsmouth and runs through March 15.

Review: THE WILD DUCK at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Roger Catlin - Oct 24, 2025

The attention to detail in the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s terrific production of “The Wild Duck” extends to preshow atmospherics, with a distinct chill  not attributable to the cooling autumn temperatures outside.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Comes to USC Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2025

The USC Department of Theatre and Dance will present the classic social satire The Importance of Being Earnest Nov. 7-16 at Longstreet Theatre. Learn more about the production here!

BWW Q&A: Nick Westrate of THE WILD DUCK at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Oct 16, 2025

Shakespeare Theatre Company will present Henrik Ibsen’s “The Wild Duck,” adapted by David Eldridge and directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin, in association with Theatre for a New Audience. The production runs at STC’s Klein Theatre in Washington, D.C., from October 18 through November 16. 

Cast Set for THE WILD DUCK at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2025

Shakespeare Theatre Company has revealed the cast for Henrik Ibsen's The Wild Duck, produced in association with Theatre for a New Audience. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Interview: Vincent Victoria of THE DIVA-LICIOUS PLAYS at Vincent Victoria Presents
by Brett Cullum - May 1, 2025

Vincent Victoria is a playwright, director, filmmaker, actor, and fashion icon who has been producing work in the Houston Community for at least the last ten years, probably more. He has written scripts for his theatrical and film company that strive to bring historical figures of the black community alive in plays and movies.

Video: Michael Urie Reflects on His Fairytale Broadway Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2025

Watch as BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge discusses the journey of Once Upon a Mattress with one of the production's stars, Michael Urie! Urie discusses his co-star Sutton Foster and more.

Photos: Sutton Foster and More at ONCE UPON A MATTRESS CD Signing
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 23, 2025

Sutton Foster, Michael Urie, Daniel Breaker, Will Chase, Ana Gasteyer, and Nikki Renée Daniels appeared at The Museum of Broadway to perform songs from the Once Upon a Mattress cast recording and to sign CDs. See photos from the event here!

ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Cast to Perform, Sign Albums at The Museum of Broadway
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 7, 2025

Sutton Foster, Michael Urie, Daniel Breaker, Will Chase, Ana Gasteyer, and Nikki Renée Daniels will appear at The Museum of Broadway on April 22nd to perform a few selections from the Once Upon a Mattress cast recording and to sign CDs.

Listen: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Revival Cast Recording Available Now
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025

The Broadway Cast Recording for the New York City Center Encores! revival of Once Upon a Mattress is available now! The album has been released physically and digitally, and can be purchased and streamed now!

WICKED, MEAN GIRLS, & More 2024 Films Recognized as Gender-Balanced Productions
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 26, 2025

Wicked, Mean Girls, Moana 2, and more popular 2024 films have met the ReFrame Stamp criteria for gender-balanced production, according to a new report.

March 2025 Broadway Streaming Guide: How to Watch WICKED, SING SING, & Other Must-See Hits
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 28, 2025

For Broadway fans looking for something to stream, March is a packed month! As Spring officially begins, several theater titles make their streaming debuts, including WICKED's blockbuster adaptation and SING SING. Discover where to watch your favorite musicals and new releases.