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PBS and WETA will release Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History, a new four-part docuseries that explores the complex relationship between Black Americans and Jewish Americans from Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Notable participants include actor Billy Crystal, playwright Tony Kushner, and more.
United Solo, the world’s largest solo theatre festival, ended its nineteenth season with its annual Closing Gala at Theatre Row in Manhattan. This fall’s edition featured artists from around the world working across classical texts, contemporary narratives, performance art, and pieces exploring both intimate personal stories and global political themes.
Brad Zimmerman will appear at the Lake Worth Playhouse this December in MY SON THE WAITER: A JEWISH TRAGEDY & STILL NOT FAMOUS, a follow-up to his long-running comedy My Son the Waiter: A Jewish Tragedy.
Just last week, Broadway superstar and Tony nominee Shoshana Bean made her solo debut at one of New York City's most iconic venues- Carnegie Hall. BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you exclusive highlights from inside the special night in this video!
Comedy legend Alan Zwiebel is interviewed by Bill McCuddy, and vocalist Sal Viviano is among the featured entertainers entertainers.
Tony Award winner Laura Benanti recently stopped by TODAY to discuss joining Season Four of the crime series Mayor of Kingstown, also speaking on the recent agreements with the Broadway League, which averted a potential Broadway strike. Watch the interview now.
During Monday's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Laura Benanti reprised her fan-favorite performance as Melania Trump. Watch the clip now!
Shoshana Bean is giving London audiences a special preview of her new album this weekend! In anticipation for her upcoming concert, she shared a video of 'Let Me Believe,' which she says is one of her favorites.
Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist Marc Shaiman, co-writer of such shows as Hairspray, Some Like It Hot, and Smash, will release a new memoir, diving into his five-decade career on Broadway and Hollywood.
Thomas Hopkins Productions (THP), the award–winning company renowned for its work across theatre and live performance, has announced the launch of its screen-focused division End Card.
Pace University's Sands College of Performing Arts announced the appointment of three distinguished artists to its faculty for Fall 2025. Learn more about the new appointments here!
Billy Crystal recently stopped by Heathers: The Musical to pay a visit to the off-Broadway musical revival. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the moment, taking photos of Crystal with the Heathers cast. Check out photos here!
Recasting a star who is above the title of a musical is a tricky endeavor. That balance of someone who artistically fulfills the role and someone who can sell enough tickets to be worthy of the above-the-title placement is a complex one, and it seems to becoming a more and more common trend recently for shows, particularly star-driven revivals, to not do a second casting, even if they are financially successful.
United Solo Theatre Festival has officially opened ticket sales for its Fall 2025 season at its home base, Theatre Row, in New York City. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Theatre streaming service, BroadwayHD, has partnered with Endeavor Streaming to deliver an elevated viewing experience for its subscribers and extend the reach of its Broadway caliber shows to more theatre fans around the world.
Broadway shows 2026 are here! Daniel Radcliffe, Adrien Brody, Taraji P. Henson & more star in an incredible season of plays, musicals & revivals. See the full list!
Heathers The Musical as extended its limited engagement at New World Stages for an additional four months. Learn more about the Off-Broadway production and see how to purchase tickets.
In the latest installment of their ongoing Still Now Showing series, Turner Classic Movies explores the history of the United Palace Theatre in New York's Washington Heights, with help from Broadway's Lin-Manuel Miranda. Watch the video now!
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
In recognition of the spectacular performances presented at Adelaide Festival Centre’s venues last year, the 2024 recipients of the star-studded Adelaide Festival Centre Walk of Fame have been announced.
