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Listen: Drew Gasparini and Alex Brightman's IT’S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025

Center Stage Records has released the EP featuring three selections from It’s Kind of a Funny Story: A New Musical in streaming and digital formats today, Friday, November 14. It’s Kind of a Funny Story features music and lyrics by Drew Gasparini and book by two-time Tony Award nominee Alex Brightman.

Video: DEATH BECOMES HER Cast Performs ‘Don’t Say I Didn’t (Warn You)’ on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 23, 2025

Michelle Williams and the cast of Broadway’s Death Becomes Her joined TODAY on Thursday to celebrate the first anniversary of the show and performed “Don’t Say I Didn’t (Warn You).' Check out the performance now.

Video: Dee Roscioli Debuts as 'Helen Sharp' in DEATH BECOMES HER
by Michael Major - Oct 22, 2025

Watch a video of Dee Roscioli making her debut as 'Helen Sharp' in Death Becomes Her on Broadway on Tuesday night. She has been on for Megan Hilty in the past, but played Jennifer Simard's role for the first time.

Betsy Wolfe Will Take Over as 'Madeline Ashton' in DEATH BECOMES HER
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 20, 2025

Betsy Wolfe will take over as ‘Madeline Ashton’ in DEATH BECOMES HER starting January 16, 2026, replacing Megan Hilty. Get the latest updates!

Gok Wan Will Join BACK TO THE FUTURE Musical Cast to Celebrate Back to the Future Day
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025

Presenter, stylist and actor Gok Wan will make a special cameo appearance as ‘Principal Strickland' to celebrate Back to the Future Day at the Adelphi Theatre on Monday 20 October.

A BEAUTIFUL MIND Musical Adaptation in the Works
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2025

McCarter Theatre Center has commissioned a new musical based on the film A Beautiful Mind. The musical is from the award-winning team of composer/lyricist Zoe Sarnak and playwright Sarah Treem.  

DEATH BECOMES HER Will Host An Album Signing Event at the Museum of Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2025

To celebrate the Original Broadway Cast Recording of DEATH BECOMES HER, a special cast album signing event at the Museum of Broadway will take place. Learn more about the event here.

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON and TROLLS Are Being Developed Into Broadway Junior Musicals
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 27, 2025

DreamWorks Theatricals announced the Broadway Junior® musicals being developed by the participants in the Emerging Writers Program. Two teams have developed Trolls JR. and How to Train Your Dragon JR., respectively: Krista Knight and Joriah Kwamé, Veronica Mansour and Kate Thomas.

Maddie Grace Jepson Joins BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL in London
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2025

TikTok sensation and actor Maddie Grace Jepson will play Lorraine Baines in BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical at the Adelphi Theatre beginning in August.

Recap the 2025 Tony Awards Acceptance Speeches
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 8, 2025

The 78th Annual Tony Awards have arrived at last! BroadwayWorld has the full transcripts of all the memorable acceptance speeches from the 2025 Tony Awards.

DEATH BECOMES HER Cast Recording is Now Available on CD
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2025

The physical CD edition of the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Death Becomes Her is available now! The 24-track album was released on digital platforms for streaming earlier this spring

Brian Conley Will Join BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL in August
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2025

Stage and screen star Brian Conley will play Doctor Emmett Brown in BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical at the Adelphi Theatre beginning in August. Learn more here!

Industry Leaders Show Up in Support at The Drama League's 91st Annual Drama League Awards Luncheon
by James Blinken - May 20, 2025

Under the leadership of Bonnie Comley, Bevin Ross, and Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, the 91st Annual Drama League Awards Luncheon transformed the Ziegfeld Ballroom into a vibrant tribute to the power and artistry of live theater. This iconic event, a mainstay of the Broadway and Off-Broadway calendar, once again honored the past season's most compelling productions and performances—an affirmation of theater’s enduring role in American culture.

DEATH BECOMES HER To Open In San Francisco During BroadwaySF's 2026/27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2025

DEATH BECOMES HER—now nominated for 10 2025 Tony Awards, including Best Musical—will come to San Francisco as part of BroadwaySF's 2026/27 season. DEATH BECOMES HER joins the previously-announced THE OUTSIDERS— winner of four 2024 Tony Awards, including Best Musical—as part of the 2026/27 season.

2025 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2025

The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!

PURPOSE Will Offer Digital and General Rush Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025

The Broadway production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins new play, PURPOSE, directed by Phylicia Rashad, has announced its Digital and General Rush Policies. Find out how to get discount tickets for Purpose here!

Caden Brauch Joins West End Cast of BACK TO THE FUTURE as Marty McFly
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025

A global search is underway for the next Marty McFly, to celebrate the numerous productions of BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical worldwide. Plus, Caden Brauch will join the West End cast as Marty McFly from Monday 10 February 2025.

ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS - THE MUSICAL Cast Announced At Theatre Royal Bath
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2024

Theatre Royal Bath Productions in association with Universal Theatrical Group have  announced casting for the World Premiere of brand-new musical Alfred Hitchcock Presents – The Musical at Theatre Royal Bath from 22 March to 12 April 2025.

PRINCE OF EGYPT Is Now Available for Licensing
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 7, 2024

The Prince of Egypt is a sweeping epic of a musical with music and lyrics by Grammy and Oscar winner Stephen Schwartz, a book by Philip LaZebnik, and 10 new songs written by Schwartz, together with five of his songs from the film.

Theatre Now to Welcome Three New Musical Writing Teams
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2024

Theatre Now New York has added three new musical writing teams to its roster, enhancing its commitment to developing innovative musical theater projects. Learn more about the teams !