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Video: Jonathan Groff Joins NBC’s PASSWORD HOLIDAY SPECIAL in Exclusive Clip
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 4, 2025

BroadwayWorld is excited to debut an exclusive clip from the Password Holiday Special, featuring Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff as a celebrity guest. In the clip, Groff pairs up with a contestant who helps him guess a 'password you might run into during the holidays.' Check it out now.

TALE Storytelling is Coming to Gotham Storytelling Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025

TALE will be featured at The Gotham Storytelling Festival. Past storytellers include Roy Wood Jr. (The Daily Show), Jena Friedman (Borat), and Anthony Haden-Guest (Vanity Fair), and more.

TALE: NYC's FINEST STORYTELLING is Coming to Red Room above KGB Bar
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2025

TALE: NYC's FINEST STORYTELLING is coming to Red Room above KGB Bar in October. The event will be hosted by Harmon Leon. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Mike Daisey To Headline FRIGID New York's 14th Annual Gotham Storytelling Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2025

FRIGID New York will present the 14th Annual Gotham Storytelling Festival, featuring a wide array of storytellers, November 4-16 at UNDER St. Marks and wild project. Learn more!

TALE Storytelling Show to Return to NYC's The Red Room This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2025

TALE, New York City’s long-running storytelling show, returns September 26 at the Red Room above KGB Bar. Hosted by Harmon Leon, the evening will feature Sarah Rose Siskind, Jess Wood, Ezra Holmlund, and Emily Epstein White, with live music by Jawnee Conroy.

PASSWORD Renewed for a Third Season at NBC; Keke Palmer & Jimmy Fallon to Return
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 27, 2025

Password, the NBC game show featuring host Keke Palmer and executive producer Jimmy Fallon, will return for a third season. Filming is currently underway for the newest season, with a release date yet to be announced.

Amber Ruffin to Host 2025 Dramatists Guild Foundation Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2025

Dramatists Guild Foundation has revealed that Amber Ruffin, Tony, Emmy and Writers Guild nominated writer, comedian and New York Times best-selling author, will return as host of the organization’s annual Gala. Learn more!

Audible and Broadway Video Unveil 2025 Comedy Podcast Lineup Featuring Conrad Ricamora, Richard Kind, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 30, 2025

Audible and Broadway Video have unveiled a lineup of three original scripted comedy podcasts set to premiere in 2025: Murder at the Patel Motel, The Good Life, and Headcase. The productions include the talents of Conrad Ricamora, Richard Kind, and more.

SHOGUN, ANORA & More Win 2025 Writers Guild Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 16, 2025

Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) and Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) announced the winners of the 2025 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for film, television, streaming, news, radio/audio, and promotional categories during concurrent ceremonies.

Amber Ruffin Set To Host The 16th Annual AAFCA Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 14, 2025

Emmy and Tony Award-nominated writer, comedian, host, performer, and best-selling author Amber Ruffin will host the 16th Annual AAFCA Awards on February 19, 2025 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel.

The Second City New York Will Reprise Comedy Showcase BETTER DAYS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025

One of New York City's greatest comedy showcases of all time, Better Days, is back and better than ever at The Second City New York. Learn more about the event here!

What to Watch on New Year's Eve - Sara Bareilles, Reneé Rapp, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 31, 2024

Broadway fans can close the curtain on 2024 with some Broadway and music favorites! Countdown to midnight with names like Sara Bareilles, Sting, Reneé Rapp, and more. Additionally, the Wicked movie is now available to watch at home on digital.

Photos: Shoshana Bean, Meryl Streep, & More at New York Public Radio Gala
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 20, 2024

New York Public Radio hosted its 2024 annual gala celebrating WNYC’s 100 years on the air. The centennial event paid tribute to WNYC’s century of service and featured a musical performance by Hell's Kitchen star Shoshana Bean. Take a look at photos now!

Charlie Berens Is Coming To The UIS Performing Arts Center In February
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2024

Charlie Berens has announced a performance at the UIS Performing Arts Center on February 2nd.

McCarter Theatre Center 2024-25 Presented Programming Season Begins
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 21, 2024

McCarter Theatre Center has begun its highly anticipated 2024-2025 Presenting Season, offering a blend of perennial favorites and exciting cutting-edge talent.

Actors Training Center Honors Tony Winner JJ Maley With Inaugural Distinguished Alumni Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2024

Actors Training Center in Wilmette, Ill. honors Tony Award Winner JJ Maley with its inaugural Distinguished Alumni Award at the 2024 Gala: I See Stars, celebrating alumni achievements and contributions.

Roy Wood Jr. Comes to Comedy Works Landmark
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2024

Roy Wood Jr. is a comedian, an Emmy-nominated producer for the PBS documentary The Neutral Ground, and for 8 years served as a correspondent on Comedy Central’s Emmy-winning The Daily Show. In the spring of 2023, Wood Jr. guest hosted The Daily Show and headlined the White House Correspondents' Dinner bringing it to its highest ratings since 2017.

NY Premieres, US Premieres & More Set for Lincoln Center Fall and Winter Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2024

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts revealed upcoming presentations throughout the Fall and Winter. Learn more about the season!

Stephen Brower And Chloé Hilliard Come To The Den Theatre In September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2024

Stephen Brower will present 'Palatable Gay Robot' and Chloé Hilliard performs at The Den Theatre this September.

TALE: NYC'S FINEST STORYTELLING to Play Red Room This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 15, 2024

TALE: NYC's Finest Storytelling event at Red Room above KGB Bar on June 28th features top storytellers like Roy Wood Jr, Jena Friedman, and Anthony Haden-Guest. Hosted by Harmon Leon with music by Emily Frembgen.