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Interview: Sara Gaston of THE ROOMMATE at STAGES HOUSTON
by Brett Cullum - Oct 16, 2026

Houston audiences will soon have a chance to see Sara Gaston return to the stage in The Roommate, Jen Silverman’s two-person comedy coming to STAGES Houston October 23 through November 22.

Interview: Seth Daniel Cunningham of DRUNK DRACULA at DRUNK SHAKESPEARE SOCIETY
by Brett Cullum - Oct 14, 2026

Children's theater was a big part of my early professional experience. I did several shows with Main Street Theater's children's programming. It taught me a lot about connecting with an audience and being present in the moment.

Video: ROMEO AND JULIET at Alley Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Oct 8, 2026

Alley Theatre's production of ROMEO AND JULIET, now playing in Houston, is featured in a new clip spotlighting Juliet and her Nurse, played by Michelle.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 2, 2026- Inside SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY Opening Night and More
by - Oct 2, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 2, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Beyond Spring Awakening: Remembering Duncan Sheik’s Remarkable Musical Legacy
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 27, 2026

On September 17th, we lost Duncan Sheik, a major composer and influence on 21st century theatre, whose music for Spring Awakening pushed the art form forward. Sheik was impressively prolific. While the headline of his theatre career may be the impactful Spring Awakening, his career was filled with over a dozen other varied and worthwhile theatrical projects, in addition to his achievements in popular music. He wrote music and sometimes lyrics for an impressive slate of musicals in addition to composing music for plays, and amassed a notable collective of collaborators on his many shows. 

Video: Pat Monahan and More Talk BEGIN AGAIN Pre-Broadway Run in San Diego
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2026

Begin Again composer Pat Monahan, director Lorin Latarro, and stars Emma Busse (Gretta) and Patrick Heusinger (Dan) have shared insight into the new musical's pre-Broadway engagement at The Old Globe in a new exclusive video.

Video: ROMEO AND JULIET Now Playing at Alley Theatre in Houston
by Michael Major - Sep 15, 2026

Alley Theatre in Houston has shared a new video promoting its production of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, featuring remarks from director Rob Melrose on the tragedy's central love story.

THE CHEVALIER to Make Boston Debut at Concert Theatre Works
by Rachel Stone - Sep 14, 2026

Concert Theatre Works will present the Boston premiere of THE CHEVALIER, a theatrical concert about Black violin virtuoso Joseph Bologne's friendships with Mozart and Marie Antoinette. The production features violinist Brendon Elliott, pianist Dr. Karen Walwyn, and THE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF BOSTON.

BEGIN AGAIN Extends for Additional Week at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2026

The Old Globe will present a one-week extension for the pre-Broadway engagement of the world premiere musical Begin Again. Emma Busse and Patrick Heusinger star in the Old Globe production.

Video: ROMEO AND JULIET Opens at Alley Theatre in Houston
by Michael Major - Sep 8, 2026

Alley Theatre has shared a new video promoting its production of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, set in a timeless Verona and exploring how love and risk endure across generations.

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 9/3/2026; Jobs In Audience Services, Ticketing, and More
by - Sep 3, 2026

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 9/3/2026 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 8/27/2026; Jobs In Marketing, Operations, and More
by - Aug 27, 2026

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 8/27/2026 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

DEAR ALIEN to Make East Coast Premiere at Chester Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2026

Chester Theatre Company will present the East Coast premiere of DEAR ALIEN by playwright Liz Duffy Adams at its Chester, Massachusetts venue.

Review: THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN at THE ALLEY THEATRE
by Brett Cullum - Aug 1, 2026

This company is having a great time with a thriller, and it shows. I always feel like the “Summer Chills” is when these actors get to play!

Alley Theatre Reveals Resident Acting Company Cast for its 80th Season  
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2026

Alley Theatre in Houston named the seven actors of its Resident Acting Company, who will appear across Romeo and Juliet, A Christmas Carol, The Cherry Orchard, and Death on the Nile.

Interview: Klara Zieglerova of THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN at ALLEY THEATRE
by Brett Cullum - Jul 21, 2026

It's a murder mystery. It's a thriller. It's a modern thriller. The main character, Rachel, is sort of an unreliable narrator. She has a history of substance abuse, and she's kind of trying to figure out what happened, what she witnessed on a train

Video: Inside Rehearsals for THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN at Alley Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Jul 17, 2026

Alley Theatre has released rehearsal footage of THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN, the modern psychological thriller adapted from Paula Hawkins' bestselling novel and the DreamWorks film, running July 24 through August 30, 2026 at the Hubbard Theatre.

Scottsdale Arts Announces Christina Brungardt As Scottsdale Museum Of Contemporary Art Director
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2026

Scottsdale Arts has appointed Dr. Christina Brungardt as the new director of the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA). Brungardt joins the nationally accredited contemporary art museum after leadership roles at the Alley Theatre, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, and Contemporary Arts Museum Houston.

Review: MISERY at ALLEY THEATRE
by Brett Cullum - Jun 8, 2026

Whether you’re a #1 fan of Stephen King or just coming in the door, this MISERY is worth enduring. The acting is top-notch, and the tech puts the film to shame.

Feature: THE CRITICS AWARDS at BROADWAY WORLD HOUSTON
by Brett Cullum - Jun 6, 2026

So, in no order (and with no clarity of categories), here are the BROADWAY WORLD HOUSTON CRITICS’ CHOICE awards for the 2025-2026 season! CHEERS!