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What did our critic think of THE CHER SHOW at Bill Hanney's North Shore Music Theatre?

This November, Broadway fans will be treated to lots of new streaming content, including the debut of The Artist, new seasons of Palm Royale and Stranger Things, Downton Abbey, and more. 

Whether indie films like “Waitress,” coming-of-age dramas like “The Outsiders,” or comedies like “Beetlejuice,” film-to-stage adaptations most often take the form of Broadway musicals, including Hollywood classics such as “Sweet Smell of Success,” “Days of Wine and Roses,” and more.

While different tryout theaters have different relationships to the development of new shows, it’s worth looking at both which commercial rental theaters and which non-profit theaters have had the most Best Musical Tony Award winners come from their stages.

In celebration of the conclusion of the fan-favorite series, Netflix will bring the finale episode of Stranger Things 5 to select theaters nationwide. The screenings will take place in over 350 theaters in the U.S. and Canada starting on December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm PT.

An exhilarating new satire on social media, class and how we live in unreal worlds bursts onto the Donmar stage in a frenzy of must-see vigour. Writer/director Kip Williams – who made his West End debut with Olivier and Tony award-winning The Picture of Dorian Gray, starring Succession's Sarah Snook – returns with his bang up-to-date adaptation of Jean Genet's play based on sisters Christine and Lea Papin, who murdered their employer and her daughter in 1933.

Diane Keaton made her Broadway debut in the original Broadway production of Hair at the age of 22. The landmark musical started out at the Public Theater off-Broadway in 1967 before transferring to the Biltmore Theatre on Broadway in 1968. Keaton joined the cast for the Broadway run, originating her track in the show.

Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, starting October 20, 2025. Check out five Broadway shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to right now!

Following a sold-out performance in February 2024, the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) will welcome back The Life and Music of George Michael on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 7 p.m.

William Goldman’s stage adaptation of his screenplay Misery opened Thursday night at the Wichita Community Theatre located at 2nd and Fountain and runs through October 26th.

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame will be 'movin' out' the extremely popular Billy Joel, My Life: A Piano Man's Journey exhibit with a special event entitled: The Billy Joel Collectors Presentation. 

Letters from the late Herbert Kretzmer, recently donated to Cambridge University Library, reveal that the writer, who famously wrote the English-language lyrics for Les Miserables, felt he didn't receive enough credit for his work on the musical masterpiece.

Earlier this week, casting was announced for THE LOST BOYS, A NEW MUSICAL, which is set to begin preview performances Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Palace Theatre. Now fans have something to listen to while they await its arrival on Broadway. Check out a first listen of 'Have to Have You', featuring Slash.

Anthony Rapp is set to lead a benefit production of the new play Navalny and Eddie, taking place at Royal Family Productions next month. Learn more about the production here!

At Teatro VillaLobos, the Broadway classic takes on a new life under the direction and choreography of Bárbara Guerra, who updates the visuals with large screens and real-time projections without losing the soul of the original, with a fine-tuned cast that delivers moving performances in numbers like 'At the Ballet' and 'What I Did for Love'. Metalinguistic and vibrant, the production celebrates the dreams, pain, and persistence of those who live to dance.

Principal casting has been announced for the world premiere of THE LOST BOYS, A NEW MUSICAL starring Caissie Levy as ‘Lucy Emerson,’ LJ Benet as ‘Michael Emerson,’ and more!

Marking 50 years since Homosexual Acts, Britain’s first gay theatre season, London Performance Studios will present Radical Rediscovery: Homosexual Acts & Beyond.

Performances are now underway for the Broadway premiere of The Queen of Versailles. Previews begin on October 8. Meet the cast of The Queen of Versailles here and read bios of the show's stars and cast!

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that John Woodvine, a longtime star of the stage and screen, has passed away at the age of 96. In a career that spanned six decades, the performer appeared in more than 70 productions, including those at the Old Vic, the National Theater, and the Royal Shakespeare Company.

New country musical Under the Mersey Moon will return to the Floral Pavilion in the New Year – and producers have announced the talented cast of actors and musicians who will entertain audiences.

International violinist Timothy Chooi has recently been honored with the loan of the Stradivarius 1714 “Dolphin” violin from the Nippon Music Foundation in Tokyo, Japan.

The Drama Book Shop in association with Jay Michaels Global Communications, will present Ageless Dancers: A Conversation With Betti Franceschi. A talkback, signing and live podcast recording.

Northern Kentucky University has been named the future home of the Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts, an annual three-week intensive summer arts residency program for Kentucky high school sophomores and juniors.

Liz Callaway isn’t only a Tony Award-nominated actress and singer, she’s also an Emmy Award-winning television talk-show host.

Comedian, writer, producer, and musician Fred Armisen is this year’s recipient of the annual Ernie Kovacs Award at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 22, at the historic Texas Theatre.