Westside Theatre News

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre for the month of May! Learn more about upcoming Off-Broadway shows.

Milo Manheim, Elizabeth Gilles, and the cast of off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors took the TODAY stage on Friday morning to perform a medley of songs from the hit musical. Watch the performance now!

Elizabeth Gillies and Milo Manheim will extend their runs as Audrey and Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors through Sunday, June 1, 2025, due to popular demand.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has released a trailer for its highly anticipated North American Premiere musical event Sunny Afternoon. Watch the video now!

Milo Manheim and Liz Gillies are currently starring in off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors and, to commemorate the occasion, they joined BuzzFeed Celeb to talk about their experience in the production while playing with adorable puppies. Watch the interview!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 6, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

All new photos have been released of Elizabeth Gillies and Milo Manheim in Little Shop of Horrors, which is now in its sixth year at the Westside Theatre. Check out the photos here!

George Street Playhouse has announced that Artistic Director David Saint will retire as Artistic Director at the conclusion of the 2024/2025 season.  George Street Playhouse will honor Saint at the 2025 Gala.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced the cast and creative team of its highly anticipated North American Premiere musical event Sunny Afternoon.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 29, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Little Shop of Horrors – currently in its sixth year at the Westside Theatre in NYC – will welcome two new stars as Audrey and Seymour in February of 2025 - Elizabeth Gillies and Milo Manheim. Learn more about the cast and see how to purchase tickets.

Self Improvement and Male Preservation Society, or S.I.M.P.S. – A New Musical has announced the star-studded cast for its limited engagement at IRT Theater.

Sherie Rene Scott and Nicholas Christopher will play their final performances in Little Shop of Horrors as Audrey and Seymour, respectively, next month. Replacement casting for Seymour, Audrey, and Orin will be announced soon.

Self Improvement and Male Preservation Society, or S.I.M.P.S. – A New Musical has announced the star-studded cast for its limited engagement at IRT Theater (154 Christopher Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY) in Manhattan's West Village from Friday, January 24 – Sunday, Feb 2, 2025. 

Penn & Teller will celebrate 50 years together when they headline Radio City Music Hall on Thursday August 21, 2025. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Little Shop of Horrors will welcome Reg Rogers to Skid Row in the role of Mushnik. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets to the production Off-Broadway!

Ho...Ho...Ho, Cindy Lou Who, that’s who returned to Kansas City on Friday, December 6, in WHO’S HOLIDAY A NEW COMEDY WITH A TWIST OF RHYME. Padgett Productions’ Christmas delight opened on the stage of the Ruby Room inside Crown Center. The Ruby Room is the perfect venue for WHO’S HOLIDAY, as the show is a true holiday gem. WHO’S HOLIDAY runs through December 23 at the theater. What did our critic think of WHO'S HOLIDAY A CHRISTMAS MASTERPIECE OPENS IN KANSAS CITY at The Ruby Room?

Little Shop of Horrors, starring Nicholas Christopher and Sherie Rene Scott, celebrated its 1500th performance at the Westside Theatre in NYC. See photos from the celebration and learn more about the show!

Open Stage is presenting “Who’s Holiday!” from November 23rd to December 22nd under the direction of Chris Gibson and starring the talented Rachel Landon. Rachel Landon’s portrayal of adult Sally Who is hilarious, raw, and outrageous. After five years, she has honed her craft! She speaks flawlessly in rhyme with expert comedic timing and invites the audience into her world to share her story.

GYPSY is coming back to Broadway, starring Audra McDonald! The production begins previews at Broadway’s newly renovated Majestic Theatre. Meet the cast of GYPSY here!