For Broadway fans, the highlight of every spring is the announcement of the Tony Award nominations—the most prestigious recognition in American theatre. But how are Tony nominees chosen, and who gets to decide? In this guide, we break down the Tony Awards nomination process and reveal how Broadway’s biggest honors are determined.
Jackalope Theatre Company announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of ANDY WARHOL PRESENTS: THE COCAINE PLAY, written and directed by Terry Guest, at Broadway Armory Park in Chicago.
Sycamore Media Group will present an invite-only industry reading of Sarah Anne Sumpolec's new play The Vigil in New York City on April 10, with Sumpolec also directing the reading.
Moving Arts Theatre has announced its 2026 season, opening with the world premiere of What Price Freedom. The production runs April through May in Los Angeles. Additional programming includes a second play and the MADLab cohort.
The world premiere production of Sea Witch, is now officially open at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. See what the critics are saying in BroadwayWorld's Review Roundup.
Staged at the cavernous Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Sea Witch arrived with the sort of fanfare usually reserved for tried-and-tested crowd-pleasers. Instead, this world premiere exposed the perils of unveiling an unpolished new musical on one of the West End’s most imposing stages.
BroadwayWorld recently stopped by rehearsals for Manhattan Concert Productions upcoming Broadway Series presentation of JANE EYRE. Erika Henningsen will star as Jane Eyre opposite Ramin Karimloo as Edward Fairfax Rochester. Watch in this video as we catch up with the cast and creative team ahead of the big night!
BroadwayWorld stopped by rehearsal for Manhattan Concert Productions upcoming Broadway Series presentation of JANE EYRE. Watch the video offerinsg a first look at Broadway stars Erika Henningsen and Ramin Karimloo and more.
Theatre Royal Drury Lane has announced the full cast for its upcoming production of SEA WITCH, set to captivate audiences with a stellar lineup of performers.
Samuel Goldwyn Films has released the trailer for Hazel’s Heart, a new feature based on a true 1920 North Dakota survival story. Written and directed by Daniel Bielinski, the film will arrive on major VOD platforms later this month.
The original Tony-winning musical sensation JERSEY BOYS returns for its celebratory 20th Anniversary tour across the UK and Ireland, opening at New Wimbledon Theatre in June.
On 23 November, ROAM A New Musical premiered in a staged concert production at the Shaftesbury Theatre. The show, with music and lyrics by Alexander Sage Oyen and a book by Michael Dovid, tells the story of a nomadic clan and their familial relationships using a roc-pop-Romani fusion score. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Ramin Karimloo, who plays Yoska, and Diego Rodriguez, who plays his son, Pesha. We discussed what it has been like preparing for the one-night performance, what it is like performing in revivals versus new work and even get their thoughts on mirrors in a rehearsal room!
Earlier this week at The Edison Rooftop, the Drama League hosted their annual fall benefit Drama at the Disco. Check out photos here!
Manhattan Concert Productions has announced Jane Eyre as the next production in its Broadway Series, led by Erika Henningsen and Ramin Karimloo. Learn more about the show here!
Hudson Valley's newest professional theatre Core Theatre Group will produce Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barbour of Fleet Street. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
The sea’s most feared villain is reimagined in Sea Witch - a dark and thrilling new musical prequel to The Little Mermaid, set to make its world premiere in the UK. Listen to three original tracks from the musical.
Theater for the New City's award-winning Street Theater Company will open its 2025 annual tour with 'Home Sweet Home, or A Life In New York'. Learn more here!
What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre for the month of July! Learn more about upcoming Off-Broadway shows.
San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company and Z Space revealed the cast and creative team for the world premiere of The Day the Sky Turned Orange. Learn more!
For many, the mention of The Shawshank Redemption instantly recalls the iconic 1994 film that brought Stephen King’s novella, Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, to life. Etched into the American consciousness, it’s a slow-burn tale of cruelty, resilience, and—ultimately—hope.
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