David Rockwell News

Initial cast members for the North American Tour of KINKY BOOTS has been revealed! Justin Woody 'Onya Nurve' and Noah Silverman lead. Learn more here!

Nick Fradiani will continue as the title role for the second year of the national tour of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL. Learn more about the show here!

Watch a new video clip of Ramin Karimloo singing 'I Am A Pirate King' in Roundabout Theatre Company's Pirates! the Penzance Musical on Broadway. The Tony-nominated musical is now running with a limited engagement through July 27.

Individual tickets for the smash-hit musical, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL will go on sale this week. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

Individual tickets for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, are on sale now. A BEAUTIFUL NOISE makes its East Lansing premiere at Wharton Center for Performing Arts. Learn more!

BOOP! the Musical has shared a new video of 'My New York,' featuring Jasmine Amy Rogers, Ainsley Melham, and more! The musical number takes place in the musical's first act, when Betty Boop explores New York City for the first time.

Jerry Mitchell has released footage of an early test for Boop! the Musical's color-changing Act Two opening number. Watch a new video of the test run and see a comparison to the final product!

Individual tickets for the smash-hit musical, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, will go on sale starting Thursday, July 3 at 10am. A BEAUTIFUL NOISE makes its Memphis premiere at the Orpheum Theatre October 7-12.

Individual tickets for the smash-hit musical, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, will go on sale starting Monday, July 7, 2025, at 10AM. A BEAUTIFUL NOISE makes its East Lansing premiere at Wharton Center for Performing Arts from September 16-21.

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Pirates! The Penzance Musical will be released on CD and streaming and digital formats this summer. Limited engagement runs through July 27, 2025, on Broadway at the Todd Haimes Theatre.

To cap off two sold-out shows at The Laurie Beechman Theatre at the West Bank Cafe, Broadway’s original Annie, Andrea McArdle, helped owners Tom and Michael D’Angora hang her Hirschfeld in the VIP suite.

This morning, we’re looking back at Sunday’s biggest moments, from Cynthia Erivo's powerful hosting to the well-deserved wins and unforgettable performances that capped a remarkable Broadway season. Beyond the awards, we’re looking at the newly announced Gavin Creel Fellowship and Josh Groban hosting the Jimmy Awards. While we celebrated a triumphant Broadway season on Sunday, we are also looking at challenges at Dallas Children’s Theater as well as some more musical chairs of leadership positions both in the U.S. and abroad.

It’s a good guess that ticket buyers walking into the Golden Gate Theatre will anticipate a rip-roaring concert of Neil Diamond's greatest hits – and the show absolutely delivers on that front.

This week, we’re looking at key data on the financial health of the industry from Broadway's record-setting season to the critical role of stable real estate for smaller New York City companies, as revealed by A.R.T./NY's 'HEALTH + WEALTH' report. While we celebrate achievements like the Excellence in Theatre Education Award and the Dora Mavor Moore Award nominations, we also look at ongoing challenges in arts funding across the nation, with states like California, Wisconsin, and New Hampshire facing proposed cuts and shrinking resources.

Individual tickets for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, will go on sale starting at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 6. Learn more about the production here!

Andrea McArdle will return Live At The Beechman for two nights only this week. Performances will take place June 4-5 and will also be livestreamed. Learn more here!

This is the final chance to vote for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater. There's just one week left to vote!

Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess hosted the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball. Check out the full list of winners from the big night here!

The latest standings have been released for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater. There's just one week left to vote!

This week, we delve into the financial health of the arts, from a record-breaking Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS fundraiser and new leadership at TCG, to concerning reports on theatre workforce compensation and critical investment needs for aging arts centers. We also look at exciting venue developments like the Astor Place Theater's new chapter and Lincoln Center's campus redesign, alongside insights into where grassroots theatre is truly flourishing.