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During his prolific and storied career, Sondheim collaborated with many other artists, from book writers to directors, from actors to musicians. Seeing Sondheim’s regular collaborators, close friends, one-time associates, mentors, and rare connections make appearances in his collection was both moving and illuminating.

Marc Anthony will perform his first-ever residency, “VEGAS… MY WAY!” exclusively at BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The residency will feature 10 live performances throughout 2026, beginning in February.

​The Fall 2025 season is in full swing, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zaney comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in November 2025.

Supporters of the Barrington Stage Company came out in full force last night on Monday, October 27, 2025 for their annual fundraising gala, BSC>NYC. The gala honored longtime Barrington supporter Eda Sorokoff.

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.

Page 73 has announced 12 semifinalists for the 2026 Page 73 Playwriting Fellowship: Benjamin Benne, Kate Cortesi, Alexa Derman, Ryan Drake, JuCoby Johnson, Aditya Joshi, Chad Kaydo, Adin Lenahan, Dhari Noel, Abigail C. Onwunali, Anike Sonuga, and Mallory Jane Weiss.

As the fight for women to have equal rights and opportunities has evolved, so has the presence of plays telling these stories. When I wrote my book, Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy that the History Books Left Out, the first-ever book about female musical theatre writers, I researched many musicals that are in this genre as well.

Nocturne Theatre co-owner talks to BroadwayWorld about extending the Glendale theater's sold-out run of DRACULA—as well as how the timing of the show plays perfectly with this year's vampire-themed 'Haunted Soiree' monthlong cocktail party.

Caroline O’Connor’s My Musical Life was not just a concert—it was a vibrant journey through a storied career, infused with glamour, grit, and that rare, intangible magic only a true star can conjure!

Drag culture in La Cage aux Folles isn’t just the “bold face” of the gay community; it’s a celebration of visibility itself, a way of inviting even those on the periphery to understand more deeply what it means to live authentically, unbothered, and unashamed.

The National Tour of THE NOTEBOOK is now underway! The tour launched on September 6, 2025, at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, OH. Read the reviews here!

BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!

Multiple lost Broadway theaters intersect with the Hammerstein family. This follows since Oscar Hammerstein I was a theater owner and builder. In addition to Hammerstein’s which was named after him and is now the Ed Sullivan, and the New Victory which he originally built, there is also the Hammerstein Ballroom. Read more here!

Porgy and Bess is a famous 'folk opera' created by George Gershwin, with a libretto by DuBose Heyward and lyrics by DuBose and Ira Gershwin. The work chronicles the life of a Black community on Catfish Row in Charleston and is known for its fusion of operatic elements with American folk music, jazz, and blues. The story focuses on the love between Porgy, a disabled beggar, and Bess, a woman seeking a better life.

After 18 years, Seth Bisen-Hersh has produced, emceed and accompanied his 900th weekly showcase at renowned midtown cabaret venue Don't Tell Mama. To celebrate, he will be presenting two concerts of his original songs.

Peacock has unveiled a new sneak peek clip from The Paper, the highly anticipated series set in the world of The Office, featuring an ensemble that includes Tony Award winner Alex Edelman. Watch it now!

Heathers is currently playing to sold out crowds at New World Stages, the off-Broadway complex on 50th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues. It’s a New York City return for the teen musical with a relatively short turn-around time since the original off-Broadway premiere of Heathers opened in 2014.

June Squibb is a beloved actor with an incredibly long career—but does 96 make her the oldest actor to play Broadway in a regular production with 8 performances a week? According to our research, that is indeed the case! 

The new theatrical one-man show, Jeff Ross: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE plays the Nederlander Theatre on Broadway. Named for his beloved grandfather’s practical and loving travel advice, this intimate one-man show offers a peeled back look into the heart and soul of America’s Roastmaster – but don’t expect to get away un-skewered. Read the reviews!

At its heart, Sister Act: The Musical is a celebration of sisterhood and the unexpected bonds formed in the most unlikely places. While Deloris Van Cartier begins her journey chasing fame, her time with the nuns reveals a deeper calling: not spiritual in the traditional sense, but rooted in connection, community, and self-worth.

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has revealed its 25/26 season of programming, running September 2025 through May 2026. See full programming here!

The Muny’s La Cage Aux Folles is enormity in storytelling. Contrasted with the intimacy of last week’s Dear Evan Hansen, Marsha Milgrom Dodge’s La Cage captures the grandeur of what The Muny does best. It is a grand venue that supports epic productions.

Peacock has dropped the first trailer for The Paper, the highly anticipated series set in the world of The Office, featuring an ensemble that includes Tony Award winner Alex Edelman. Check it out now!

After over a decade away, Mamma Mia! is back on Broadway where it belongs! The show begins previews later this week at the Winter Garden Theatre, and while we await the Dynamos' first return performance, it's the perfect time to recap the music that inspired the show and how it keeps the story going.  ​

CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook finds out how the Tony-nominated actor measures success, and goes behind-the-scenes of the Netflix show, 'Everybody's Live with John Mulaney.' Check out the video here!