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Full Cast Set For 2024-2025 COME FROM AWAY Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2024


The full cast has been revealed for the 2024-2025 touring production of COME FROM AWAY! See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review Roundup: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Returns To Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2024


F-R-E-D! The classic musical comedy Once Upon a Mattress celebrates its triumphant return to Broadway for the first time in over 25 years, in a new production starring two-time Tony-winner Sutton Foster and Drama Desk Award winner and SAG Award nominee Michael Urie! Read the reviews!

Review Roundup: Kristin Chenoweth Led THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
by Joshua Wright - Aug 2, 2024


The Queen of Versailles will take its Broadway bow during the 2025-26 season, following a the world premiere engagement at the Emerson Colonial Theatre that officially opened on August 1st, 2024. Read all the reviews!

Review Roundup: OH, MARY! Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2024


Cole Escola’s Oh, Mary! opens tonight at the Lyceum Theatre, following a sold out, twice extended world premiere run at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

COME FROM AWAY to Return to Louisville This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2024


The national tour of COME FROM AWAY, a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world, will make its return to the Kentucky Center for a limited engagement in January. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Review Roundup: GATSBY Makes its World Premiere at A.R.T.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2024


The world premiere of Gatsby at A.R.T., with a score by Florence Welch, is now open! Read the reviews for Gatsby here!

Heidi Blickenstaff, Alex Edelman, and More Receive Elliot Norton Awards; Full List
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2024


Awards were presented tonight in 37 categories including outstanding actors, directors, designers, choreographers, musicians, productions and 4 visiting productions by the Boston Theater Critics Association (BTCA) at the 41st Annual Elliot Norton Awards ceremony, held at the Huntington Theatre in Boston.  

COME FROM AWAY to Return to Edmonton in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2024


The national tour of Come From Away will return to Edmonton in September. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Lloyd Suh Wins 2024 Steinberg/ATCA Award For THE HEART SELLERS
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2024


Playwright Lloyd Suh has won the 2024 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award for his play The Heart Sellers.

Review Roundup: HELL'S KITCHEN Opens on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 20, 2024


Let's hear it for New York! The new Broadway musical HELL’S KITCHEN, conceived by 16-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys and directed by Tony Award nominee Michael Greif is now playing at the Shubert Theatre. Check out what the critics are saying!

Review Roundup: STEREOPHONIC Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 19, 2024


The new rock n' roll-centric play Stereophonic brings the drama of the recording studio to life at Broadway’s Golden Theatre, opening tonight! See what the critics had to say!

Review Roundup: THE WIZ Returns To Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2024


Did critics think The Wiz was wonderful? Read the reviews as the newest Broadway revival of the classic musical opens on Broadway!

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In on Suzan-Lori Parks' SALLY & TOM
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 17, 2024


The Public Theater just celebrated opening night for the New York premiere of SALLY & TOM, a bold new dramedy written by Pulitzer Prize winner and Public Theater Writer-in-Residence Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Steve H. Broadnax III. Check out what the critics are saying!

COME FROM AWAY Returns To Los Angeles To Make Its Hollywood Pantages Theatre Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2024


Experience the heartwarming musical COME FROM AWAY as it makes its premiere at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles. Don't miss this Broadway sensation's return to LA.

Heidi Blickenstaff, GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY And More Honored At 41st Annual Elliot Norton Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2024


Discover the winners of the 41st Annual Elliot Norton Awards, celebrating excellence in the Boston theater scene. Stay updated with BroadwayWorld's latest news.

COME FROM AWAY To Make Wilmington Debut At The Playhouse On Rodney Square
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2024


The heartwarming Broadway musical, COME FROM AWAY will make its Wilmington, DE debut at The Playhouse on Rodney Square this month. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review Roundup: THE WHO'S TOMMY Returns To Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2024


The Pinball Wizard has returned to conquer Broadway! The revival of the iconic rock n'roll spectacle The Who's Tommy has opened at the Nederlander Theatre in a new production from original Tony Award-winning creators Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff. Read the reviews!

Finalists Announced For 2024 Steinberg�"ATCA New Play Award
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2024


Learn about the finalists for the 2024 Steinberg-ATCA New Play Award, announced by the American Theatre Critics Association.

COME FROM AWAY Is On Sale Now At Playhouse Square
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2024


COME FROM AWAY, the Tony & Olivier Award-winning 'must-see musical' (NPR), is now on sale! Don't miss your chance to experience this incredible show.

Review Roundup: DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES Opens on Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 28, 2024


Reviews are in for Days of Wine and Roses starring Kelli O'Hara and Brian D'Arcy James, which opened on Broadway tonight, Sunday, January 28th at Studio 54. The production, directed by Michael Grief, features music and lyrics by Adam Guettel and a book by Craig Lucas. Find out what the critics had to say here!

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