Joshua Bergasse News

Paper Mill Playhouse has revealed the five musicals to be presented during the theater’s upcoming 2025-2026 season, marking Paper Mill’s 87th season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, starting March 24, 2025. Check out five Broadway shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to right now!

AnnMarie Milazzo just released “The Shape of Things: Songs From Joy The Musical,” a concept album inspired by Joy, the powerful and uplifting new musical based on the life of trailblazing businesswoman and inventor Joy Mangano. Listen to a track from the album here!

The leading men who will be joining Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe this summer in JOY: A New True Musical have been revealed! See who is starring in the production and learn more here.

Works & Process will launch its first-ever Residency Open Call. Applications from New York City-based artists will be accepted for out-of-town residencies that will take place from October 2025-May 2026. Learn how to apply.

SMASH began performances on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, and will officially open on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre. Check out photos and videos from their sold-out first preview!

Joshua Bergasse is making a musical about making a musical, and the concept isn't so new for him... Fourteen years ago he was making a television show about making a musical. It just so happens that the projects are one in the same! Watch in this video as he talks more about the rehearsal room has been like for one of this spring's most anticipated new musicals.

Watch a video of Caroline Bowman and Robyn Hurder perform 'Don't Forget Me' from SMASH the Musical, which begins previews on Broadway Tuesday. The pair play Karen Cartwright and Ivy Lynn, respectively, in the in the Broadway musical.

SMASH on Broadway will host a digital lottery, in-person rush and $30 under 30 initiative at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre and we've got the scoop on how to get discounted tickets.

Shakespeare Theatre Company has revealed the lineup of its upcoming 25/26 Season, celebrating the company’s 40th season exploring classic storytelling in Washington, D.C. See the lineup and learn more!

Two new cast members have been announced to join the previously announced Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe this summer in JOY: A New True Musical! Learn more here!

The musical Smash, inspired by the hit NBC television series, will begin performances on Broadway. See photos of the company meeting the press here! Learn more about the production.

Betsy Wolfe will lead the off-Broadway premiere of JOY: A New True Musical, based on the life of trailblazing businesswoman and inventor Joy Mangano.

LA Opera has announced details for the company's 40th anniversary season, which will launch on September 20, 2025. In his 20th season with the company—his final season as Music Director before becoming Conductor Laureate—James Conlon will conduct three of the five mainstage productions, with other mainstage performances led by Resident Conductor Lina González-Granados and by guest conductor Dalia Stasevska.

Get an exciting first look and listen at SMASH on Broadway featuring an exciting new version of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman’s iconic, “Let Me Be Your Star”! See the video!

Watch a video from inside the first rehearsal for Smash on Broadway! Step inside the rehearsal room with Krysta Rodriguez, Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas, Marc Shaiman, Caroline Bowman and more.

Rehearsals for the stage musical adaptation of SMASH have officially begun! See photos of star Robyn Hurder and more in rehearsals for the production and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Broadway artwork for the stage musical adaptation of SMASH has been revealed! See the artwork here and learn more about the upcoming Broadway production!

Watch a first look video of Krysta Rodriguez in Smash on Broadway! Rodriguez was also seen in the Smash television series, appearing in the second and final series as Ana Vargas. She plays Tracy in the Broadway production.

Works & Process at the Guggenheim presents SMASH with Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Rick Elice, Bob Martin, Susan Stroman and Joshua Bergasse. Learn more about the event and see how to attend.