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Video: Andrew Resnick Unpacks the Music of BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL

by Nicole Rosky — October 7, 2025

Get a first listen to the rocking, super-sonic score of Bat Boy: The Musical, with expanded orchestrations, and several brand-new songs from the Broadway great Laurence O’Keefe.

Video: Ana Villafañe & Jordan Donica of DAMN YANKEES Perform 'Two Lost Souls' at Arena Stage

by Joshua Wright — October 7, 2025

Watch Ana Villafañe as Lola, Jordan Donica as Joe Hardy, and the Company of DAMN YANKEES at Arena Stage performing 'Two Lost Souls.

Video: First Look at Revised DAMN YANKEES at Arena Stage

by Michael Major — September 30, 2025

Watch a video of Damn Yankees starring Rob McClure (Applegate), Ana Villafañe (Lola), Jordan Donica (Joe Hardy), Grammy Award nominee Quentin Earl Darrington (Joe Boyd), Bryonha Marie (Meg Boyd), and Alysha Umphress (Gloria Thorpe),

THE OUTSIDERS Comes to Theatre Tulsa

by Stephi Wild — September 25, 2025

The North American tour of The Outsiders will tech and launch at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre in Buffalo, NY, before its official opening in Tulsa, OK, on Wednesday, October 8 at Tulsa Performing Arts Center.

Comienzan los ensayos de GODSPELL

by Jose German Martinez Paneque — September 23, 2025

El próximo 30 de octubre el Teatro del Soho Caixabank acogerá el regreso de GODSPELL, que ya tuvo su estreno en 2022 dirigido por Emilio Aragón y ahora vuelve bajo la dirección de Antonio Banderas, y su elenco y director ya se han reunido para comenzar los ensayos.

Photos: First Look at Arena Stage's Revised DAMN YANKEES

by Nicole Rosky — September 22, 2025

Now running at Arena Stage is a revival of Damn Yankees, running through November 9, 2025, in the Fichandler Theater.

Review Roundup: DAMN YANKEES Opens at Arena Stage

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 22, 2025

See what the critics are saying about Damn Yankees at Arena Stage! Read the reviews for the production starring Rob McClure, Ana Villafañe and more, and learn more here!

Video: THE OUTSIDERS Tour First Curtain Call

by Joshua Wright — September 18, 2025

Go inside the first curtain call for the National Tour of The Outsiders at Shea's Theatre in Buffalo.

All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2025 - A Complete Guide

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 17, 2025

BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages.

National Alliance For Musical Theatre Announces Creative Teams For 37th Annual Festival Of New Musicals

by A.A. Cristi — September 10, 2025

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the creative teams and emerging artist participants for the 37th Annual Festival of New Musicals, which will be held Thursday, October 23 and Friday, October 24, 2025, at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).

Jacob Ming-Trent, Marissa Rosen and More Complete the Cast of BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 10, 2025

New York City Center has revealed the complete cast for the Annual Gala Presentation Bat Boy: The Musical.

Cast Announced for GODSPELL at Music Theater Works

by Emmy Rice — September 6, 2025

Music Theater Works has announce the cast and creative team for the third production of its 2025 season, Godspell, sponsored by the Whirled Peas Foundation and presented in partnership with Curt’s Café, in the North Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie

Cast and Crew Set for for GODSPELL at Music Theater Works

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 5, 2025

Music Theater Works has revealed the cast and creative team for the third production of its 2025 season, Godspell.

Photos: Meet the Cast of THE OUTSIDERS National Tour

by Jennifer Broski — August 28, 2025

Rehearsals are officially underway for the North American tour of The Outsiders, the Tony Award winning Best Musical.

El Teatro Musical Que Viene: Temporada 2025/2026

by Alba Corona — August 14, 2025

Will Chase, Ingrid Michaelson, & More Among Broadway Talent at 2025 Chain NYC Film Festival

by Josh Sharpe — August 6, 2025

Will Chase, Ingrid Michaelson, James Naughton, and more are among the Broadway stars featured in titles at the 2025 Chain NYC Film Festival, happening this month.

GODSPELL se estrenará en el Teatro Pavón de Madrid tras su paso por Málaga

by Alba Corona — August 4, 2025

Madrid acogerá a partir del 21 de enero de 2026 la esperada reposición de GODSPELL.

Review: GODSPELL at Stewartstown Summer Theatre

by Andrea Stephenson — July 31, 2025

The best thing about this production of Godspell is the sheer joy, love, and community that permeates the space.

Kerry Butler to Take Month Off From HEATHERS For BAT BOY

by Michael Major — July 30, 2025

Kerry Butler is taking a month off of Off-Broadway's Heathers the Musical to star in City Center's Bat Boy! Butler – who starred in the original production of the Off-Broadway musical – will be taking on the role of Meredith Parker.

Kerry Butler, Alex Newell, Andrew Durand & More Join BAT BOY at New York City Center

by Nicole Rosky — July 30, 2025

NEW YORK CITY CENTER announced additional casting for  the Annual Gala Presentation Bat Boy: The Musical.