Stage and screen star Jake Gyllenhaal had reason to celebrate yesterday. The star of Othello was joined by some of his past and present cast mates as he received his very own portrait at Sardi's. Check out photos from inside the special day below.
Open Jar Studios and Stage Door Network: The Theatrical Search Engine have revealed the new musicals selected to pitch their shows in the upcoming 'Broadway Shark Tank.' Learn more!
The New York Landmarks Conservancy honored some of the city’s most iconic Broadway theaters with its highest accolade—the Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award. This year’s ceremony spotlighted a significant trend: New York City theater owners are investing heavily in the restoration and modernization of their historic venues.
Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization will present the Philadelphia premiere of Some Like It Hot at the Forrest Theatre. Learn more and see how to attend.
The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!
Gloria Estefan and Joy Huerta (of the band Jesse & Joy), will host a special talk-back following the evening performance of Real Women Have Curves. Learn more about the event here!
Just before a memorial celebration in Ken Page's hometown of St. Louis, a historic Broadway venue will honor the theatre legend by dimming its marquee lights.
Just before a memorial celebration in Ken Page’s hometown of St. Louis, a historic Broadway venue will honor the theatre legend by dimming its marquee lights. In St. Louis, the Community Celebration & Memorial for Ken Page begins at 7:30 p.m. CDT April 11 at the Sheldon Concert Hall in Grand Center. The Muny announced today that Page’s friends and fans around the world will be able to view the celebration as a livestream.
This week's newsletter dives into a diverse range of theatrical developments, from Broadway's surprising resilience in the face of new congestion pricing, to significant leadership changes and ambitious renovation projects. We also examine the expanding reach of theater through the launch of a new global fringe festival database, and explore the evolving landscape of arts funding and regulation, both regionally and internationally. Stories highlight strategic alliances in Seattle, restructuring at the Kennedy Center, and artist concerns over funding declines in Australia, culminating in the UK's move to regulate ticket resales.
James Monroe Iglehart will host Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation's “Mr. Abbott” Award Gala honoring Christopher Ashley. Learn more about the event here.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 27, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
The Shubert Organization has appointed Jeff T. Daniel as President, effective immediately. Learn more about Daniel and about The Shubert Organization here.
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical officially opened at the Golden Theatre last week. BroadwayWorld was there for the star-studded guest arrivals, which included Jesse Eisenberg, Samuel L. Jackson, Lorna Luft, Dylan Mulvaney and many more. Check out photos here!
The Joseph Jefferson Awards will honor The Theatre School at DePaul University with the 2025 Joseph Jefferson Special Award at the 51st Non-Equity Awards. Learn more about the awards and see how to attend.
The new Broadway production of David Mamet’s Glengarry Glen Ross, directed by Tony and Olivier Award-winner Patrick Marber has now extended by an additional final two weeks.
Ensemble Arts Philly has announced the 2025-2026 Broadway season with an extraordinary lineup of staged classics and new theatrical works. The season features 13 shows with a combined 27 Tony Awards, 19 Drama Desk Awards, 6 Olivier Awards, and 2 Grammy Awards, with a mix of blockbuster adaptations, uplifting storytelling, and crowd-pleasing favorites, approachable for longtime theatergoers and new audiences alike.
The Broadway League’s 13th annual High School Broadway Shadowing Program concluded this season as 24 students from New York City public high schools participated in this unique behind-the-scenes career development experience. Learn more here!
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 11, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
A second location of “One Shubert Alley' will open in March. “One Shubert Alley – Broadway” is located adjacent to the Shubert Organization’s Winter Garden Theatre at 1638 Broadway.
The Shubert Organization is now accepting applications for the fourth year of The Shubert Organization Internship Program. The program offers serious theater students an opportunity to engage in the industry from beyond the stage.
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