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Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Heads Into 45th Anniversary With Summer & Fall Lineup 
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2024


Woolly Mammoth Theatre announces its new season, adopting the London model of short-term programming. The season will run through the end of the year with diverse and dynamic productions.

This Week's Classifieds- Jobs in Casting, Marketing and More
by - Jun 6, 2024


This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 6/6/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

This Week's Classifieds- Jobs in Marketing, Audience Services, and More
by - May 30, 2024


This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 5/30/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Pay What You Can Ticketing, Broadway Season Grosses
by Alex Freeman - May 28, 2024


As we hit the final stretch ahead of the Tony Awards, this week we’re including the first in a series of guest essays from the producers of the Best Production nominees, with this installment from Tommy producers Stephen Gabriel and Ira Pittelman.

The 15 Best US Cities to See Theatre
by Sidney Paterra - May 26, 2024


Ready for a vacation and want to fit some theatre-going into your itinerary? You're in luck, because all the world's a stage. Literally! BroadwayWorld has pulled together a list of the fifteen best cities across the country for seeing theatre. 

The Wilma Theater in Philadelphia Receives 2024 Regional Theatre Tony Award
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2024


The Wilma Theater in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has been announced as the recipient of the 2024 Regional Theatre Tony Award. The honor recognizes a regional theatre company that has displayed a continuous level of artistic achievement contributing to the growth of theatre nationally.

Stephanie J. Block, Rob McClure, and More Receive 2024 Helen Hayes Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024


On May 20, 2024, the 40th Helen Hayes Awards took place at The Anthem on the District Wharf, with over 1,600 theatre-makers and theatre supporters in attendance. Learn more about the winners here!

FATHER COMES HOME FROM THE WARS, PARTS 1, 2 & 3 Comes to Quintessence Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024


 Quintessence Theatre has announced the Philadelphia Premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks’ acclaimed play, Father Comes Home From The Wars, Parts 1, 2 & 3.

Playwrights Horizons Extends STAFF MEAL
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2024


Playwrights Horizons has extended its world premiere production of Staff Meal, Abe Koogler's funny, startling new play.

Two Premieres and More Set For Smuin's 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2024


Smuin Contemporary Ballet has announced the lineup for its 31st season, co-curated by departing Smuin Artistic Director Celia Fushille in concert with incoming Artistic Director Amy Seiwert, who will take the helm in July. Learn more about the lineup here!

Interact Theatre Company Presents THE CLIMB A World Premiere Production
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2024


To kick off summer, InterAct Theatre Company will present THE CLIMB by By C.A. Johnson.

Cast Announced For Pulitzer Prize-Winning FAT HAM At The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2024


Discover the latest cast and creative team updates for the much-anticipated production of FAT HAM at the GLOBE. Stay tuned for more updates from the world of Broadway.

The Wilma Theater Announces Four Philadelphia Premieres And More for 2024-25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2024


Discover the exciting new 2024-25 season productions announced by The Wilma Theater. Get the latest details on the upcoming shows and subscription options.

Theatre Philadelphia Reveals Lineup For 2024 Philly Theatre Week
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2024


Theatre Philadelphia has announced the return of Philly Theatre Week featuring performances, readings, workshops, pre-sales and special events from April 4 to April 14, 2024. Learn more about the full lineup here!

WAITRESS, FAT HAM & More Set for San Francisco Playhouse 2024/25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2024


San Francisco Playhouse has revealed its 22nd season, to be presented September 2024 to September 2025. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Finalists Announced For 2024 Steinberg�"ATCA New Play Award
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2024


Learn about the finalists for the 2024 Steinberg-ATCA New Play Award, announced by the American Theatre Critics Association.

Cast and Creative Team Set For FAT HAM at Seattle Rep
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2024


Seattle Rep has announced the cast and creative team for their upcoming production of Fat Ham, a reimagining of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet set at a Southern Black family cookout.

The Wilma Theater Presents Radical New Production Of THE GOOD PERSON OF SETZUAN
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2024


Discover the radically reclaimed production of THE GOOD PERSON OF SETZUAN by Bertolt Brecht at The Wilma Theater.

Cast Set for Abe Koogler's STAFF MEAL at Playwrights Horizons
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2024


Playwrights Horizons has revealed the cast of Staff Meal. See who is starring and the production and learn how to purchase tickets.

THE LAST YIDDISH SPEAKER Comes to Philadelphia This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2024


What if the January 6, 2021 insurrection was successful? The Last Yiddish Speaker by Deborah Zoe Laufer imagines this alternate reality where a white supremacist regime has come into power. Learn more about the play here!

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