Theatre: New York News

Did critics think The Wiz was wonderful? Read the reviews as the newest Broadway revival of the classic musical opens on Broadway!

Join the Boston Conservatory at Berklee as they honor three-time Tony Award-winning actor and producer LaChanze and internationally acclaimed dancer and choreographer Lar Lubovitch at their commencement ceremony on May 11.

Parsons Dance will return to The Joyce Theater for its annual two-week season, from Tuesday, May 14 through Saturday, May 25.  

The full cast has been announced for the RSC's forthcoming production of Shakespeare's suburban comedy, The Merry Wives of Windsor.  Directed by Blanche McIntyre, the show runs in repertoire in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon between 5 June – 7 September.  

Initial casting has been announced for the Broadway production of the acclaimed musical TAMMY FAYE. Two-time Olivier Award winner Katie Brayben will recreate her Olivier Award-winning performance as Tammy Faye Bakker, and Tony Award nominee Andrew Rannells will reprise his Olivier-nominated performance as Jim Bakker. TAMMY FAYE will begin preview performances on October 19th and will officially open on November 14th, 2024 at Broadway's Palace Theater. 

Come one, come all to the new big-top Broadway musical WATER FOR ELEPHANTS opening at Broadway's Imperial Theatre tonight! See what the critics had to say about their trip to the circus! Read the reviews!

Broadway In Chicago has announced its next season is now on sale. Learn more about the lineup here!

When the music of Céline Dion makes sweet Canadian love with the eleven-time Oscar-winning blockbuster film Titanic, you get Titanique, off-Broadway’s most award-winning splash hit, which turns one of the greatest love stories of all time into a hysterical musical fantasia. Want to find out what really happened to Jack and Rose on that fateful night?

54 Below will present the global premier concert production of TREESON: An Eco-Musical. Let's celebrate Earth Day together in an inspirational evening featuring a soaring soundtrack with Music & Lyrics by G. Victoria Campbell.

The first Broadway revival of John Patrick Shanley’s Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt: A Parable opens tonight at the Todd Haimes Theatre. See what the critics are saying!

Tony-nominee Loretta Ables Sayre and Jagged Little Pill star Antonio Cipriano have joined Max's Pretty Little Liars: Summer School. Pretty Little Liars: Summer School will premiere on Max this spring. Season one featured Lea Salonga, Mallory Bechtel, Bailee Madison, Zaria, Malia Pyles, Maia Reficco, Sharon Leal, Elena Goode, and more.

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced the full cast for the world premiere stage adaptation of Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman’s Bear Snores On, with book by Cush Jumbo and Katy Sechiari, and music & lyrics by Harry Blake.

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced that Giles Terera and Michael Benz join the cast of the European première of Paul Grellong's Power of Sail, directed by Dominic Dromgoole. Performances run 20 March – 12 May.

This past weekend Kid Bloom celebrated the release of Inner Light Phase 1 with a record release show in Los Angeles at El Rey. Playing to a sold-out crowd was the perfect way to kick off his “Inner Light” tour, his biggest North American tour to date. The run picks up again on February 23 in Phoenix and also includes a stop in New York City.

FRIGID New York has revealed the full schedule of performances for the 2024 New York City Fringe Festival at UNDER St. Marks, The Wild Project, and the 14Y Theater, April 3-21. Learn more about the shows, and see how to purchase tickets.

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced casting the European première of Paul Grellong’s Power of Sail. Performances run 20 March – 12 May.

Jamie Muscato will be joining Eric McCormack, Rachel Tucker, Oliver Tompsett, and Tori Allen-Martin in the new musical in concert Wild About You, which is making its World Premiere at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Discover the untold story of Shylock and his daughter Jessica in the world premiere of 'The Moneylender's Daughter' at Six Points Theater.

Remember when circuses were innocent and full of wonder? Experience the magic of SUNSET CIRCUS, a nostalgic journey back to the golden age of the big top. Don't miss this enchanting production that will captivate audiences of all ages.

Looking for a show to see in a city near you? Check out our guide of current and upcoming Broadway tours, and learn about each production as they make their way across the United States and Canada on their North American routes, including musicals and plays.