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Stephen Sondheim’s final work, Here We Are, is directed by two-time Tony Award-winner Joe Mantello with book by Tony Award-nominee David Ives. It is now open at the National Theatre with an all-star cast including Jane Krakowski and Jesse Tyler Ferguson. So what did the critics think?
The National Theatre has released all new photos from the UK premiere of Here We Are, the final musical by the legendary Stephen Sondheim. Check out the photos here!
The National Theatre has shared a look inside their recent sitzprobe for Here We Are, featuring Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jane Krakowski, Chumisa Dornford-May, Richard Fleeshman, Harry Hadden-Paton, and more! See the video now!
Jordan Litz and his Wicked co-stars have returned with another installment of the 'Swankified Stairwell Sessions.' This time, they video features Allie Trimm and Mary Kate Morrissey for a performance of 'What Is This Feeling?'
The results of the 2025 Tony races are very much still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been Tony-tested before. How did they fare?
Watch a video of Wicked's new Elphaba, Lencia Kebede, performing 'The Wizard and I' on Broadway. She stars in the show with Allie Trimm (Glinda), NaTasha Yvette Williams (Madame Morrible), Jenna Bainbridge (Nessarose) and Daniel Quadrino (Boq).
The National Theatre in London has cancelled the first two preview performances of Stephen Sondheim's Here We Are. The theatre's website notes the cancellation but no reason is cited.
Get a first look at the Non-Replica production of Wicked at Teatr Muzyczny ROMA. This is the first time the musical has ever been staged in Poland. The production officially opened on April 5th, 2025 and is currently set to run through June 29th, 2025.
Step inside rehearsals for Sondheim's Here We Are in London, starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jane Krakowski, Chumisa Dornford-May, Richard Fleeshman, Harry Hadden-Paton, Cameron Johnson, Martha Plimpton. and Paulo Szot. Watch the video!
This week's newsletter dives into a diverse range of theatrical developments, from Broadway's surprising resilience in the face of new congestion pricing, to significant leadership changes and ambitious renovation projects. We also examine the expanding reach of theater through the launch of a new global fringe festival database, and explore the evolving landscape of arts funding and regulation, both regionally and internationally. Stories highlight strategic alliances in Seattle, restructuring at the Kennedy Center, and artist concerns over funding declines in Australia, culminating in the UK's move to regulate ticket resales.
In 2021, amidst ongoing controversy and accusations of mistreatment, producer Scott Rudin stepped away from the theatre world. Now he is planning to make a return this year.
Be chaged 'For Good' first a first listen to the new stars of Wicked in the West End singing 'For Good.' The London production has released a new video of Emma Kingston and Zizi Strallen singing the classic song from the hit musical.
All new photos have been released ahead of the 2025/26 West End company of Wicked, led by Emma Kingston as Elphaba and Zizi Strallen as Glinda. Check out the photos here!
Get a first look at rehearsals for the Non-Replica production of Wicked at Teatr Muzyczny ROMA. This is the first time the musical has ever been staged in Poland. The production will begin performances on April 5th, is currently set to run through June 29th, 2025.
“Wicked,” Madison’s most popular musical, will return to Overture Center this July in Overture Hall. Tickets for the return engagement go on sale Friday, March 14, 2025, at 11 a.m.
On March 4, Lencia Kebede made Broadway history as the first Black actress to play Elphaba full-time on Broadway. Watch a video from her curtain call, which includes a first look at the brand-new, updated wig for Elphaba.
Wicked on Broadway will welcome five new cast members to the Gershwin Theatre. Check out all new photos of the new 2025 cast and learn more here!
WICKED, Indianapolis' most popular musical, will return to Old National Centre in June. Wicked is currently the 4th longest-running Broadway show in history. Learn more!
The Broadway Theatre Project has revealed that Michael Orland and Kevin Chamberlin will be joining their guest faculty for the upcoming summer musical theater project. Learn more!
Previews are now underway for The Jonathan Larson Project and fans who have checked out the new musical already have intel on the more than 20 undiscovered songs, as audiences are treated to a brief breakdown as they leave the Orpheum Theatre. BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive, in-depth version of the story behind each song, courtesy of the show's conceiver, Jennifer Ashley Tepper.
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