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BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Val Kilmer at the age of 65. The actor died on April 1 from pneumonia. Throughout his career, the Hollywood star appeared in many prominent films, including Top Gun, Willow, and Oliver Stone's The Doors.

An Indian adaptation of The Play That Goes Wrong, titled Harshvardhan Haveli Mein Hatya, opens in Delhi. Directed by Ananya Shrangi, the production reimagines the hit British comedy in a Himachali setting with a Hinglish script.

New York City Ballet has revealed its 2025-26 season featuring world premiere ballets by Justin Peck and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Pulitzer Prize for Drama is one of the most prestigious honors in American theater, celebrating outstanding works that have made a significant impact on the stage. Here's a closer look at what the Pulitzer Prize for Drama is, how it works, and why it matters.

This time, the reader question was: How Often Do Broadway Musicals Tackle the Topic of War? There are actually many musicals about war in the canon. The rare feat of Operation Mincemeat lies in its tone. The show is a fast-paced, zany, comedic take on a mission that used a dead body to mislead the Axis forces, leading to the successful Allied invasion of Sicily.

On April 14, 2025, Virginia's Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre will honor star of stage and screen Mandy Patinkin with the company's fourteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. The Stephen Sondheim Award will be presented at a black-tie Gala Benefit at The Anthem and will benefit Signature Theatre's artistic, education, and community programs.

Discover the star-studded cast of Broadway's OTHELLO as previews launch tonight, February 24, 2025, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Premiere set for March 23.

As Broadway prepares to reckon with the effect of McCarthyism on journalism in the new drama, Good Night and Good Luck, go deeper into the history of the Red Scare and its long-lasting implications for artists on Broadway and beyond.

Front Porch Theatricals has announced casting for their 2025 season, featuring Baby and Sunday in the Park With George. Learn more about the productions and how to get tickets here!

La MaMa will present Coffeehouse Chronicles #178: Dancenoise taking place on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 3PM at Ellen Stewart Theatre @ La MaMa (66 East 4th Street, New York, NY 10003).

The Stephen Petronio Company will sunset the organization after an accomplished 40-year run as Stephen Petronio transitions to independent creative projects. Learn more.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that South Florida Theatre Critic Christine Dolen Has Passed Away. Dolen served as the Miami Herald’s theater critic from 1979 to 2015. 

An exhibition of photography by the acclaimed German filmmaker Wim Wenders will be on view this winter at Howard Greenberg Gallery. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The term “megamix” became widely known on Broadway with that game-changing jukebox musical Mamma Mia! in 2001. The British import, featuring the tunes of ABBA set within a new story, concluded with a multi-song medley after the curtain call that encouraged the audience to sing and dance along.

East West Players has announced its 60th Anniversary Diamond Legacy Season, helmed by recently appointed Artistic Director Lily Tung Crystal. Learn more about the lineup here!

The Fred Ebb Foundation in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more!

Connecticut Ballet, under the artistic direction of Brett Raphael, announced the celebrated guests artists who will appear in the company's 40th anniversary production of its holiday blockbuster, Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker. 

The Society of Composers & Lyricists announced Giorgio Moroder will receive the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award. Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Jeff Beal to receive SCL Ambassador Awards.

The Fred Ebb Foundation and Birdland Jazz Club announced additional performers for Sing Happy: The Lyrics of Fred Ebb, which will take place next week at Birdland Jazz Club.

Theatres across London will dim their lights for two minutes at 7pm on Tuesday 19 November in remembrance of renowned stage and screen actor Timothy West, who died on 12 November at the age of 90.

Max has unwrapped the “That Time of Year” collection, now live on the premier streaming platform. This page will serve as the hub for holiday content, showcasing an extensive selection of series, films, and more, guaranteed to bring joy and cheer to viewers during the festive season.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that legendary Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater dancer Judith Jamison, who later became Artistic Director of the company, passed away on Saturday, November 9, at the age of 81, after a brief illness

The Fred Ebb Foundation will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more about the award and the ceremony here!

A decade after her passing, Joan Rivers remains a relevant comedic voice and an inspiration to women comedians of all generations. South Coast Repertory will showcase her enduring legacy with the world premiere of Joan, written by Daniel Goldstein and directed by Ivers.

Esteemed American playwrights Cherríe Moraga and Richard Wesley have been announced as the 2024 recipients of the Legacy Playwright Awards. Learn more about the playwrights and about the awards.