CHESS Will Close Early on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - May 26, 2026
Chess will play its final performance on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre after over 250 performances starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher.
Video: Viral Theater Teacher Kyle Mason Spotlighted on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 4, 2025
Kyle Mason, a performing arts instructor who has gone viral on social media for his empowering teaching methods, recently sat down with TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and guest co-host Willie Geist to discuss his experience in arts education.
WICKED Scores Top Honors by National Board Of Review
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 4, 2024
The acclaimed new movie musical has been awarded Best Film of 2024 and Jon M. Chu for Best Director from the National Board of Review. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will also share the NBR Spotlight Award for their collaboration on the project.
Video: Cynthia Erivo Interview to Kick Off WICKED Week on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 8, 2024
Beginning Sunday, November 10, TODAY will kick off 'Wicked Week,' a celebration of the highly anticipated musical event that hits theaters on November 22. Throughout the week, stars from the film will join TODAY to discuss the film. Watch a preview clip now!
SPAMALOT to Perform on the TODAY SHOW Friday
by Michael Major - Nov 28, 2023
The cast of Monty Python's Spamalot will be performing on the TODAY Show this Friday, December 1. Their first performance will be during the first two hours of the episode, starting at 8:00 a.m. They will then return for a second performance during the 9:00 a.m. hour. The cast features James Monroe Iglehart, Taran Killam, Ethan Slater, and more.
TODAY SHOW to Feature Performances From BAD CINDERELLA, RAGTIME & More This Week
by Michael Major - Mar 20, 2023
The TODAY Show has announced the lineup for its annual Broadway week, featuring four days of performances from the latest Broadway shows. The week will feature performances from Bad Cinderella, Ragtime, Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond in Parade, and Shucked. Schmigadoon's Dove Cameron, Keegan Michael-Key, and Cecily Strong will also appear.
Ali Stroker To Present ADAPT Leadership Award To Willie Geist At The 2023 ADAPT Leadership Awards On March 9
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2023
Edward R. Matthews, CEO of ADAPT Community Network, has announced that Ali Stroker, Tony-winning stage, film, television star, and author, will present the ADAPT Leadership Award to honoree Willie Geist at the ADAPT Leadership Awards on Thursday, March 9th, 2023, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. The awards gala will support the important ongoing work of the non-profit organization.
TODAY's 'Best of Broadway' Week to Feature Performances From SIX, COMPANY & MRS. DOUBTFIRE
by Michael Major - May 2, 2022
The TODAY Show has announced the lineup for their annual 'Best of Broadway' week, showcasing new shows opening on Broadway this season. The lineup includes performances from Company, SIX, and Mrs. Doubtfire. Watch an interview with Mr. Saturday Night's Billy Crystal and a performance from Shoshana Bean from today's episode now!