Costume designer Susan Hilferty – who amassed a mantel-full of awards, including the Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics’ Circle Awards, for the musical “Wicked,” being presented by Broadway In Boston at the Citizens Opera House through November 15 – got an early start on a career that so far includes 27 Broadway shows, including the Tony Award-nominated revivals of “Parade” (2023), “Funny Girl” (2022), and “Present Laughter” (2017) as well as 2005’s “Into the Woods” and 2006’s “Spring Awakening.”
The Public Theater has revealed the complete cast for the world premiere production of WE'LL SEE, written and directed by Tony Award winner Richard Nelson.
Ahead of the Broadway premiere of Galileo, an all new video has been released of Joy Woods performing “Limited Life” in a workshop presentation of the musical. Plus, the show's full cast has been announced.
Additional casting has been announced for Galileo, the new musical inspired by the life of astronomer and scientist Galileo Galilei, that will be led by the previously announced Raúl Esparza. Learn more here!
Musical theater reviewers infrequently and pleasantly rediscover an old friend. “Wicked,” just opened at the venerable, 2400 seat Kansas City Music Hall with a recently refreshed cast, is an entertaining example.
Broadway is about to get even starrier than usual. As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Galileo, the new musical inspired by the life of Galileo Galilei, will open on Broadway in Fall 2026. It will be the second new musical of the 2026/27 Broadway season (the first is Wanted). While we await its arrival, catch up on everything there is to know so far!
An all new teaser has been released for the upcoming Broadway production of Galileo, the new musical inspired by the life of Galileo Galilei. The teaser gives fans a first look at star Raúl Esparza in the role of the famed astronomer, as well as a first impression of the score. Watch the video!
An all new trailer has been released for the upcoming Broadway production of Galileo, the new musical inspired by the life of Galileo Galilei. Check out the video here!
The Shakespeare Theatre Company has had a rich history of stars lured to its stage — not just to sell tickets through big names. The actors nearly always deliver — and the company attracts them because of the quality and rigor it retains.
Open Stage Project, a NYC nonprofit closing the gender gap in entertainment, announced six fellows for its fifth annual paid program, placing participants in behind-the-scenes roles at Broadway, TV, and film productions.
The complete creative team and ticket sale dates have been set for Galileo, the new musical inspired by the life of Galileo Galilei. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
Albanian soprano Ermonela Jaho wasn’t the first Violetta of this season’s LA TRAVIATA by Verdi at the Met. That means less rehearsal time and preparation in general—but you could have fooled me and the rest of the audience at Wednesday’s performance. She was in tiptop shape, after a bit of warming up, as if she’d been working in this production every day of her life. She doesn’t make her way to New York very often, but it’s certainly a welcome visit.
The Southland has had its share of memorable Fugard stagings, and the newly-opened revival of “MASTER HAROLD” at the Geffen Playhouse boasts an impressive roster of artists and creatives – onstage and off – who bring this tale vibrantly to life.
Actress and singer Lea Michele, who is currently starring in Chess on Broadway, recently received her iconic caricature at Sardi’s. Check out photos from the portrait unveiling below!
Check out production photos from 'Master Harold' ...and the Boys, written by Athol Fugard, running at Geffen Playhouse from April 16, 2026 through May 10, 2026.
The Academy Award-winning animated Warner Bros. film, directed by George Miller, Happy Feet is officially being developed as a new, Broadway-bound musical.
Watch Lisette Oropesa sings an excerpt from Violetta’s Act III aria in an early stage rehearsal. A cornerstone of the repertory, Giuseppe Verdi’s opera follows Violetta Valéry, a Parisian courtesan navigating love and sacrifice. The production is directed by Michael Mayer and features a staging designed to reflect the emotional scope of the score.
Watch a first look video of LA TRAVIATA at The Metropolitan Opera, running March 20–June 6, 2026. The production is directed by Michael Mayer and features a staging designed to reflect the emotional scope of the score.
The Museum of Broadway will present a new special exhibit that will encapsulate the great love stories of Broadway through unforgettable costumes, accessories, lyrics and more.
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