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A 2024 Broadway Holiday Streaming Guide

by Josh Sharpe — December 17, 2024

From Sabrina Carpenter's new Christmas special to musical classics like Albert Finney's Scrooge, find out which holiday streaming titles will bring a Broadway fan some extra joy this year.

Alvin Ailey's Opening Night Gala Will Honor Jody Gottfried Arnhold

by Nicole Rosky — October 31, 2024

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater kicks off its five-week holiday season on Wednesday, December 4 at 7pm with a star-studded Opening Night Gala, including a performance at New York City Center and party at Ziegfeld Ballroom.

FROM KABUL WITH LOVE & More Receive Theatre Aspen 2024 Solo Flights Project Advancement Fund Grant

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 17, 2024

Theatre Aspen has revealed two grant recipients of the 2024 Solo Flights Project Advancement Fund.

Apple TV+ Offers Halloween Programming for the Entire Family This Spooky Season

by Josh Sharpe — October 7, 2024

Apple TV+ has lots to offer ghouls and goblins of all ages this fall, including the debut of the second season of DreamWorks Animation's adventure series, “CURSES!” on Friday, October 4.

Cultural Ambassador Ronald Rand to Bring Harold Clurman In LET IT BE ART! To Athens

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 3, 2024

Ronald Rand will perform his acclaimed solo play LET IT BE ART! as Harold Clurman in Athens during the Global Arts Education Summit, marking nearly 25 years of world tours.

Video: Apple TV+ Unveils CURSES! Season Two Sneak Peek

by Josh Sharpe — October 1, 2024

Apple TV+ has released a sneak peek clip from season two of the celebrated spooky adventure series from DreamWorks Animation, “CURSES!,” premiering globally on Friday, October 4.

Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards

by Stephi Wild — October 1, 2024

The winners have been announced for the 2024 Joseph Jefferson Equity Awards, more commonly known as the Equity Jeff Awards.

Video: Apple TV+ Releases Trailer for CURSES Season 2

by Josh Sharpe — September 17, 2024

Apple TV+ has released the trailer for season two of the thrilling and spooky adventure series for kids from DreamWorks Animation, “CURSES!,” premiering globally on Friday, October 4.

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Announces Liz Diamond as New SDCF Board President

by A.A. Cristi — September 9, 2024

Liz Diamond, Jonathan Parker, and Barbara Whitman have been announced as new members of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) Board of Trustees, bringing their extensive experience to the organization.

How Jen Silverman Turned Family Drama Into a Hit Play

by Nicole Rosky — September 12, 2024

It's been almost a decade since Jen Silverman wrote The Roommate- a play that is making its Broadway debut this season with the help of the stage and screen power duo that is Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone.

Darryl Reuben Hall Returns To The Winter Park Playhouse Spotlight Cabaret Series Next Month

by Blair Ingenthron — August 24, 2024

Darryl Reuben Hall, a celebrated Broadway artist, will perform a solo cabaret show at The Winter Park Playhouse Spotlight Cabaret Series on September 25 and 26, 2024.

Len Cariou, Anthony Rapp And More Announced for Theatre Aspen SOLO FLIGHTS Festival

by A.A. Cristi — August 15, 2024

THEATRE ASPEN has announced the lineup for its fifth annual SOLO FLIGHTS festival, featuring a diverse range of solo performances.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 15, 2024

by — August 15, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 15, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' PURPOSE, Directed by Phylicia Rashad, Will Arrive On Broadway in 2025

by Nicole Rosky — August 14, 2024

BroadwayWorld has just learned that the acclaimed Steppenwolf Theatre Company production of Purpose, written by Tony Award-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, and directed by Two-time Tony Award-winner Phylicia Rashad, will come to Broadway in spring 2025.

Leslie Uggams, Andrea Martin, & More Join THE GILDED AGE Season 3

by Josh Sharpe — August 12, 2024

A slew of new names have joined the third season of HBO's hit drama The Gilded Age.

Glen Powell and Taraji P. Henson Lead Two New Star-Studded Scripted Comedy Podcasts This Fall

by Josh Sharpe — August 12, 2024

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56th Jeff Awards Nominations Revealed

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 6, 2024

The Jeff Awards revealed nominations for their 56th anniversary, celebrating excellence in Chicago's Equity theaters.

Photos: Telly Leung Takes the Stage At Birdland Jazz

by A.A. Cristi — July 25, 2024

On Monday, July 22, Birdland presented Broadway leading man Telly Leung with a new concert, “Back to Birdland.

Pascale Armand, Fedna Jacquet & More to Star in BAD KREYOL World Premiere

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 16, 2024

Signature Theatre and Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the cast of their world premiere co-production of Dominique Morisseau’s Bad Kreyol.

Top Broadway Shows in 2025: Upcoming Hits and Star Performances

by Sidney Paterra — March 3, 2025

2025 may be on its way out, but a whole new Broadway season has just begun! Looking for the best shows to see in summer and fall of 2025 ? Our editors have rounded up info on all of the Broadway productions which have revealed full details of their upcoming engagements.