As summer officially arrives, we bring you the latest happenings from the world of theater, highlighting both new beginnings and ongoing developments. This edition covers exciting new leadership appointments Off-Broadway and in regional companies, a look at an ongoing legal battle in the New York theater scene, and a viral international performance. Plus, we've curated the perfect summer reading list and a sun-soaked playlist to get you in the seasonal spirit. Dive in for all the details!
Celebrating its 20th year, West End LIVE returned to Trafalgar Square today, welcoming tens of thousands of theatre fans for a free event, presented by Westminster City Council and the Society of London Theatre with support from the Mayor of London, partners and sponsors. See the videos here!
With Jamie Lloyd’s radical revival of Evita currently lighting up the stage and sidewalk in front of the London Palladium, industry chatter is intensifying around a possible 2027 Broadway transfer.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 18, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rachel Zegler and Jamie Lloyd are breaking down the new West End production of Evita in a new 'Taxi Talk' interview. In the social media video, they discuss Zegler's 'major accomplishment' taking on the role.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 17, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
As new videos of Rachel Zegler performing 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina' on the balcony of the London Palladium take social media by storm, go inside the musical theatre moment from fans who witnessed it in person.
Performances are now underway for The Jamie Lloyd Company’s production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s EVITA, starring Rachel Zegler. Check out an all new first look photo of Zegler here!
“We’ll do the raffle in about half an hour, but first we’ll play a few songs if that’s alright?” One foot on stage and the mood is set. What would ensue is over two hours and a half of spitfire banter and fire tunes. It’s rare for performers to be found anywhere on nights when their theatres are dark, but Fraser took over Cadogan Hall for a rare solo concert whilst off from his West End run of The Deep Blue Sea. It was the “delayed launch gig” that he teased when we spoke to him in February. Self-effacing from the get-go, he went on to sing prime choices from all three studio recordings of his, noticing leitmotifs in the themes and delighting the audience with surprise guests.
Celebrating its 20th year, West End LIVE will return on Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 June, with a packed line-up of top London shows. Learn more about the lineup here!
On a recent edition of CBS Sunday Morning, the show devoted a segment to the most famous playwright of all time: William Shakespeare. The segment explored why his four-hundred-year-old plays continue to remain so popular, interviewing Broadway performer Patrick Page. Watch it now.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 6, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
A new video of Rachel Zegler singing 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina' outside of the London Palladium has surfaced, with the Snow White star in blonde hair, with a camera recording her from the side.
During a recent interview, director Jamie Lloyd previewed his upcoming West End production of Evita, which he called 'radically different from Sunset Blvd.' and likened to a concert.
Disney's Snow White, starring Broadway alums Rachel Zegler and Andrew Burnap, will be available to stream on Disney+ beginning on Wednesday, June 11. The movie previously made its digital debut on May 13.
This is the final chance to vote for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater. There's just one week left to vote!
The latest standings have been released for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater. There's just one week left to vote!
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 21, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rehearsals are now underway for The Jamie Lloyd Company’s forthcoming production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita, starring Rachel Zegler and Diego Andres Rodriguez. Check out all new photos from rehearsal here!
