Audra McDonald News

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.

Audra McDonald will star as Rose in Gypsy on Broadway for the Sunday, July 20th 3pm matinee. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!

CBS announced on Thursday that The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, which debuted in 1993 with David Letterman, will conclude in May 2026 at the close of the 2025-26 broadcast season.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 18, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

To mark a major new development in The Gilded Age, BroadwayWorld spoke with Patrick Page, who offered insight into Clay's psyche, his motives, and where the character might go next.

For the fourth episode of Season 3 this past Sunday, 3.8 million viewers tuned in to watch, marking a record-high viewership across the show's three seasons.

A new behind-the-scenes video has been released for The Gilded Age, featuring interviews with cast members and Broadway alums Audra McDonald, Phylicia Rashad, Denée Benton, and Jordan Donica. Watch it now.

The Broadway revival of Gypsy, starring Audra McDonald and directed by George C. Wolfe, will play its final performance on August 17, 2025, at the Majestic Theatre. The award-winning production, praised for its historic casting and five Tony nominations, will have played 28 previews and 269 regular performances.

The Little Theatre of Manchester will present the Divas on Divas, a special one-night-only fundraising cabaret. Learn more and see how to attend.

Last night's episode of The Gilded Age marked the halfway point for Season 3 of the series, and now, HBO Max has shared a brand-new teaser trailer, previewing what's to come in the final four episodes of the season. Check it out now!

Up In One Productions will present Gypsy, often considered the greatest American musical, live, onstage at The CENTER for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck. Learn more!

Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, starting July 14, 2025. Check out five Broadway shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to right now!

For years, Broadway musicals have spawned multiple film adaptations, from the early days of cinema to Steven Spielberg's remake of West Side Story. Take a look at our list of 15 musicals that have danced their way to the screen more than once!

Jutst yesterday, the best of Broadway came together in Shubert Alley for the 27th annual Broadway Barks. Hosted by co-founder Bernadette Peters and Beth Leavel, the special event featured a ‘meet and greet' of all the adoptable pets, who made their Broadway debut on stage alongside some of Broadway's favorite stars. Check out photos here!

We are celebrating the special day with a salute to all kinds of Broadway animals. Enjoy songs from musicals like: The Lion King, Seussical, Cats, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Water for Elephants, The Little Mermaid, The Wiz, Tarzan, Annie, and more!

President Donald Trump is speaking out about lawmakers who do not vote in compliance with the recently passed rescissions package, which would cut funding to public media such as PBS and NPR.

PBS has detailed its fall programming, which includes a new documentary celebrating Dick Van Dyke, a presentation of The Public Theater’s Twelfth Night, and the Tabernacle Choir Christmas concert featuring Tony Award-winner Ruthie Ann Miles.

Great Performance is continuing its partnership with The Public Theater’s Free Shakespeare in the Park by airing the upcoming production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, which is set to open the newly renovated Delacorte Theater this August.

Following the threat of cuts to funding for public television and radio, several documentary film leaders are voicing their concerns to Congress, noting the importance of maintaining this programming for viewers and listeners around the country.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 8, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.