Audra McDonald News

Stephen Colbert is making the leap to a different kind of late-night show, as sources confirm that the host and comedian will appear as a guest star in the upcoming third season of Elsbeth.

Little Theatre of Manchester will present Divas on Divas on August 29 at Cheney Hall. This one-night-only cabaret will feature six standout local performers paying musical tribute to Broadway legends like Julie Andrews and Audra McDonald.

Ahead of the season finale airing of The Gilded Age, HBO Max has shared a new preview of the episode, which sees the Russell family navigate the aftermath of the shocking ending. Watch it now!

Skylark Opera Theatre will present the Minnesota premiere of The New Seven Deadly Sins at The Crane Theater in August. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

When La Cage aux Folles opens at The Muny on Friday night, Broadway superstar Norm Lewis will again grace The Muny stage.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 4, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

We caught up with actor Ben Ahlers, who shed light on portraying Jack's latest arc in The Gilded Age, unpacked what might be next in store for the character, and discussed both the current and past complications of living in New York City. 

Gayle King will host a one-night-only Black Theatre Night performance of the revival of GYPSY at Broadway’s Majestic Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

According to new reports, the recent sixth episode of HBO's The Gilded Age has reached a new ratings high, with 4.5 million viewers tuning in during its first three days. 

To celebrate the success of the ongoing third season of The Gilded Age, Broadway alum Morgan Spector visited The Tonight Show to chat with Jimmy Fallon about the series and looked back on his Broadway debut in A View From the Bridge. Check out the interview!

Lea Salonga, Jeremy Jordan and more are a part of the Broadway series at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts during the venue's 50th anniversary season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

When Broadway calls, Montego Glover answers — and delivers a masterclass. In this Broadway World exclusive, the Tony-nominated star joins Robert Bannon to talk about the once-in-a-lifetime experience of stepping into the iconic role of Rose in Gypsy on Broadway, filling in for the legendary Audra McDonald. Watch in this video!

HBO's The Gilded Age has been renewed for a fourth season. From creator Julian Fellowes (“Downton Abbey”), HBO’s The Gilded Age has achieved praise for its star-studded ensemble cast of Broadway talent, costume design, and production design.

The Gypsy: 2024 Broadway Cast Recording – starring six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald – in CD and vinyl editions is out now. Learn more and see how to purchase!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 25, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Following the debut of Episode 5 of Season 3 this past Sunday, reports indicate that the HBO series has hit another record-breaking high in viewership, with 4 million viewers in its first three days.

Ready or not, here comes Montego! In fact, she has already arrived. The Tony nominee stepped into Audra McDonald's shoes earlier this month as 'Rose' in Gypsy. Now she is continuing her work onstage at the Majestic Theatre for the acclaimed revival's remaining Sunday matinees. Watch in this video as she chats more about finding her version of the character and why stepping into this role is such an honor. 

Drew & Dane Productions will be leading the development of Mr. Holland's Opus, a musical adaptation of the 1995 Oscar-nominated film, with book and lyrics by BD Wong and music by Wayne Barker.

In commemoration of the series, The Gilded Age stars Denée Benton and Louisa Jacobson visited TODAY’s Jenna & Friends to unpack the ongoing season. Watch their conversation!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 21, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.