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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.  

Up on the Marquee: THE FANTASTICKS Arrives on Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 17, 2026

Next up at Second Stage Theater is the Broadway premiere of The Fantasticks, which is set to begin performances on Thursday, October 22 and officially open on Monday, November 16 at Broadway's Hayes Theater for a limited 15-week engagement. Check out photos of the new marquee here.

Tony Danza, Linda Eder and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2026

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Linda Eder, Tony Danza, Paulo Szot and more. 

MASQUERADE Cast Members to Join BROADWAY'S NEXT HIT MUSICAL at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2026

Three Phantoms from the off-Broadway show Masquerade will join Broadway's Next Hit Musical for a special 'Monday Masquerade Mash-up' at 54 Below in July.

THE FANTASTICKS on Broadway Sets Full Design and Music Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2026

Second Stage has revealed the full design and music team for the upcoming Broadway production of The Fantasticks. Tickets to the production are on sale this week.

Photos: Inside the 2026 Roger Rees Awards Ceremony
by Nicole Rosky - May 19, 2026

Emersyn Hunt (New York, NY) and Jacob Solomon (Hauppauge, NY) were named Outstanding Performers at the 16th Annual Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance. Check out photos from inside the big day!

Kelli O’Hara, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Patrick Ball and More Join Broadway Earth Day Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026

Additional performers and guest speakers have been revealed for the 5th Annual Broadway Celebrates Earth Day Concert, including Kelli O’Hara, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Patrick Ball and more.

Andrew Keenan-Bolger to Host the 2025-2026 Roger Rees Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2026

Andrew Keenan-Bolger, actor, director, author and filmmaker will host the 2025-2026 Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance at Symphony Space in New York.

Photos: Inside the New York Theatre Workshop 2026 Gala
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 3, 2026

New York Theatre Workshop's 2026 Gala was held on Monday March 2 at 6PM at Gotham Hall, honoring Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo, Tony Award-winning producer Mara Isaacs, and NAACP Image Award nominee Nicole Ari Parker. Check out photos here!

Tina Fey, Tessa Thompson, Anika Noni Rose and More to Join NYTW 2026 Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2026

New York Theatre Workshop's 2026 Gala will honor Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo, Tony Award-winning producer Mara Isaacs, and NAACP Image Award nominee Nicole Ari Parker.

Colman Domingo and More to be Honored at New York Theatre Workshop 2026 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2026

New York Theatre Workshop's 2026 Gala will honor Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo, Tony Award-winning producer Mara Isaacs, and NAACP Image Award nominee Nicole Ari Parker.

New York City Center Launches Teen Musicians to Form the Inaugural City Center Youth Orchestra
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025

New York City Center has launched a search for teen musicians to form the inaugural City Center Youth Orchestra. The 18-member teen orchestra will accompany the opening and closing numbers at The Roger Rees Awards.

Playscripts to Produce Two New Musical Adaptations of Works by Don Zolidis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2025

Don Zolidis, one of Playscripts' premiere playwrights, will release of one-act musicals adapted from two of his widely produced plays. Learn more about the plays here!

Winners Announced for the 2025 Roger Rees Awards
by Nicole Rosky - May 19, 2025

Talented students from across New York City gathered at Symphony Space for the Roger Rees Awards, hosted by Kevin Del Aguila. The winners of Outstanding Performance in a Musical were Jack Ceglie and Gloria Manning.

Exclusive: Brandon Victor Dixon Is In His Songwriting Era
by Josh Sharpe - May 19, 2025

BroadwayWorld caught up with Brandon Victor Dixon to discuss the unique single, what fans can expect from the full album, and finding the right collaborators for the project.

The Broadway Education Alliance Reveals ROGER REES AWARDS Student Nominees
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2025

The Broadway Education Alliance has announced the 50 Roger Rees Awards nominees for Outstanding Performer in a qualifying role in an officially licensed high school production presented during the 2024-2025 academic year.

50 Student Nominees Announced for the 2025 Roger Rees Awards
by Nicole Rosky - May 12, 2025

The Broadway Education Alliance has just announced the 50 nominees for Outstanding Performer in a qualifying role in an officially licensed high school production presented during the 2024-2025 academic year. We have the full list of nominees here!

Andrew Rannells, Anika Larsen and More Join Earth Day Concert in Times Square
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 10, 2025

The Broadway Green Alliance and Times Square Alliance have just announced updates for the Broadway Celebrates Earth Day concert. We have the full lineup here!

AIN’T TOO PROUD National Tour is Coming to The Fabulous Fox
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025

AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS's Second National Tour is coming to St. Louis this spring. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

AIN'T TOO PROUD - The Life And Times Of The Temptations is Coming to Popejoy Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2025

AIN'T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS Second National Tour is coming to Popejoy Hall this spring. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.