Harvey Fierstein News

Blumenthal Arts has announced a lineup for the 2025–2026 season, featuring the best new shows direct from Broadway, including big winners from the 2024 Tony Awards.

Celebrities, family, friends, and members of the community gathered in St. Louis on Friday evening to celebrate the life of the late Ken Page. The celebration, hosted and produced by The Muny, was held in the packed-to-capacity Sheldon Concert Hall. 

Watch Kara Lindsay (Newsies), Michael James Scott (Aladdin), Rodney Ingram (Aladdin) and Kissy Simmons (The Lion King) perform “King Of New York” from NEWSIES as part of the 30 Years of Dinsey on Broadway Concert Celebration — LIVE at EPCOT! Watch the video!

29 Broadway legends – including Barbra Streisand, Liza Minnelli, Patti LuPone, André De Shields, and more – are looking back on their most iconic roles in the latest issue of New York Magazine. See photos!

The Bushnell announced the eight musicals that will comprise its 2025-2026 Broadway Series season, including SUFFS, Spamalot, Shucked, Water for Elephants and more.

It seems an impossible feat to follow in the shadow of the legendary Barbara Streisand who originated the iconic role of Fanny Brice in the 1964 Broadway production of FUNNY GIRL, which received eight Tony Award nominations.  But Hannah Shankman marched herself onto the stage at the Ohio Theatre and commanded every beat of the drum.  She’s quirky, clever, adorable, ambitious, lovable, and has impeccable comedic timing – but her show stopping voice is what sets her apart and generates thunderous, mouth-dropping applause.  And she does it with such natural ease.

The Playhouse on Rodney Square has revealed their 2025/26 Broadway in Wilmington season, featuring the return of The Book of Mormon to Delaware, and more. Learn more!

Unemployed actor, Daniel Hillard, loses custody of his three children after a messy divorce from his wife, Miranda. Desperate to connect with his children, he creates the alter ego of Euphegenia Doubtfire, the picture-perfect Scottish nanny. Unaware of Mrs. Doubtfire’s true identity, Miranda hires Doutbfire to take care of the children. As his alter ego begins to take on a life of her own, Daniel learns more than he bargained for about fathering from Mrs. Doubtfire.

What did our critic think of FUNNY GIRL at Walton Arts Center? The power that came from the vocals of the cast of FUNNY GIRL at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville, which is running through Sunday, March 23, will blow you away!

A struggling maker of men's shoes reverses his fortunes when he transforms his footwear from functional to fabulous with the help of an entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos in the hilarious musical 'Kinky Boots' for four evening and two afternoon performances at the Kelsey Theatre, March 21-30, on Mercer County Community College's West Windsor Campus.

“Kinky Boots” will play for four evening and two afternoon performances at the Kelsey Theatre, March 21-30, on Mercer County Community College’s West Windsor Campus.

In 'Above Ground - Not Exactly a Comedy,' ten senior actors reflect on how they deal with the undeniable fact of getting old, regaling the audience with improvised personal experiences of maturity, illness and loss mixed with childhood memories.

Funny Girl dazzles! A powerhouse lead, a lush score & a showstopping number in 'Don't Rain on My Parade' make this production a must-see. A story of love, loss & resilience that is still relevant #FunnyGirlTour #BWW

Now that we are a quarter of the way through the 21st Century, the serious debate can begin: What is the best stage musical of this century so far? There are several contenders, including The Producers, Hamilton, Waitress, Wicked, Spring Awakening, Fun Home, Next to Normal and In the Heights. High on my list, maybe at or near the very top of it, must be HAIRSPRAY. 

Grand Theatre has unveiled its 2025/26 season, titled “You Are Here.” The lineup features six productions, including, Tony, Olivier, and Pulitzer Prize winning shows. Check out all of the detials here!

Cheryl Stern is a powerhouse performer and storyteller with an incredible career spanning Broadway, national tours, TV, and beyond. Next week, she'll be in town with the National Tour of FUNNY GIRL, playing Mrs. Strakosh and stepping into the role of Fanny Brice at select performances. 

The 2025/2026 Broadway In Boston Season at the Citizens Opera House and the Emerson Colonial Theatre has been revealed, including The Great Gatsby and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Charles Kirsch’s latest Backstage Babble was a fun resurrection of songs from mostly flop shows that quickly failed on Broadway or out of town. The theme was inspired by Joe Allen's “flop wall” of posters from shows that closed in the first week.

Creative director, designer, and producer Clint Ramos has joined Lincoln Center as Artist-in-Residence. Learn more about the Tony Award winning Ramos here!

“Shop Boys, A Family Dramedy in Four Shifts,” written by and starring Kyle Taylor Parker (Kinky Boots, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), will receive a private industry reading on Friday, February 21st. Colin Hanlon (Kowalski) is set to direct.