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Theatre By The Sea Continues 92nd Season With The Tony-Winning Musical HAIRSPRAY
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2025

Theatre By The Sea will continue its 92nd season with the high-energy Broadway hit Hairspray, running from July 23 through August 16, 2025. The production marks the return of the beloved musical to the Wakefield stage, where it was last seen in 2011.

Photos: STEEL MAGNOLIAS In Rehearsal at Bell Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2025

Take a peek inside the rehearsal room of Steel Magnolias, opening next Friday, July 25, at Bell Theater in Bell Works. Check out photos of the cast!

Osceola Arts Concludes 64th Season with Tony-Nominated CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2025

Osceola Arts has announced the final production of its 64th season with the Tony Award-nominated musical 'Catch Me If You Can,' running July 18 through August 3.

Tickets on Sale For SOME LIKE IT HOT in Seattle This Week
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2025

Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of SOME LIKE IT HOT in Seattle will go on sale this week. SOME LIKE IT HOT is the story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit.

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 7/10/2025; Jobs In Social Media, HR and More
by - Jul 10, 2025

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 7/10/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Marissa Jaret Winokur Will Direct 5-Star Theatricals' HAIRSPRAY in Los Angeles
by Joshua Wright - Jul 9, 2025

Broadway’s original “Tracy Turnblad,” Marissa Jaret Winokur will direct 5-Star Theatricals' upcoming production of the Tony Award winning musical, HAIRSPRAY, music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan and based on the John Waters film.  

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Opens at Theatre in the Park Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2025

Theatre in the Park continues its 2025 Outdoor Season with Catch Me If You Can, the musical comedy based on the remarkable real-life exploits of Frank Abagnale Jr., a teenager who posed as a pilot, doctor, and lawyer—all before his 21st birthday.

Charlotte d'Amboise, Amy Spanger and More to Star in STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Bell Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2025

A beloved celebration of friendship and community, Steel Magnolias has become an American cultural classic on stage and screen. Robert Harling’s original play comes to Bell Theater at Bell Works this summer with a starry cast of Broadway icons. Learn more!

HAIRSPRAY Comes to Middletown Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2025

The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center will present Hairspray, over two weekends in July. The musical is directed by Victoria Keiser, with musical direction by Lauryn Boyle and choreography by Samantha Amaral.

Video: SMASH Cast Takes Final Bow on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2025

The Tony-nominated new Broadway musical Smash played its final Broadway performance on Sunday, June 22, 2025 after  32 previews and 84 regular performances at the Imperial Theatre. Check out a video of the final curtain call here!

3 Broadway Shows Close Today
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 22, 2025

Broadway says goodbye to three productions. The Last Five Years takes its final bow at the Hudson Theatre following 19 previews and 89 regular performances; Smash plays its final performance at the Imperial Theatre after 32 previews and 84 regular performances; and Floyd Collins will conclude its limited run at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre following 26 previews and 72 regular performances.

Video: Watch the Title Number from SMASH
by Emmy Rice - Jun 21, 2025

As the Broadway Musical Smash begins to head into its final performances, watch the title number from the show here! See the video below. 

JAGGED LITTLE PILL and More Set for White Plains Performing Arts Center 2025-2026 Mainstage Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025

The White Plains Performing Arts Center has unveiled its 2025-2026 Mainstage Season which marks the professional theatre venue’s 23rd Season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - Jun 18, 2025

Based on Billy Wilder’s 1959 Academy Award-winning film of the same name, Some Like It Hot follows two musicians, Joe & Jerry, who are forced to flee Chicago after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they’re on the run as the newest members of the swingingest big band ever to cross the country…disguised as Josephine & Daphne. This is the second musicalization of the classic comedy following the 1972 Tony-nominated Sugar.

Video: Sandy Rustin's ALWAYS SOMETHING THERE In Rehearsal at Marriott Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2025

The World Premiere musical! Always Something There…, by Sandy Rustin (The Cottage, Clue, Mystic Pizza) is currently in rehearsals at Marriott Theatre. Check out video from inside the rehearsal room.

Shoshana Bean & James Monroe Iglehart Join THE BOYS Musical Episode Screening & Q&A
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2025

The Society of Composers & Lyricists (SCL) will present a special online screening and live Q&A spotlighting the music of Amazon’s hit series The Boys, featuring Emmy-nominated composer Christopher Lennertz, alongside Tony Award winners Shoshana Bean (Hell’s Kitchen, Mr. Saturday Night) and James Monroe Iglehart (Aladdin, Hamilton).

SMASH Announces Final Broadway Performance
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 10, 2025

Broadway musical comedy SMASH will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, June 22, 2025 after  32 previews and 84 regular performances at the Imperial Theatre.

The Full Lyrics to the 2025 Tony Awards Opening Number
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 9, 2025

The 78th Annual Tony Awards kicked off with a show-stopping number led by host Cynthia Erivo. Take a look at the full lyrics here, and see how many Easter Eggs you can find!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 9, 2025
by - Jun 9, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 9, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the Tony Awards action you may have missed!

2025 Tony Awards Recap: Highlights, Surprises, and Must-See Moments
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 9, 2025

Once again, Broadway's biggest night has come and gone! With the 78th Annual Tony Awards now behind us, we have compiled a list of some of the most memorable moments from the evening, including fun references and Easter eggs you may have missed, standout segments, performances, and more.

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