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Opened: December 17, 1957

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WUTHERING HEIGHTS to Open at the little OPERA theatre of ny
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2026


The little OPERA theatre of ny will present Carlisle Floyd's WUTHERING HEIGHTS, an opera adaptation of Emily Brontë's novel, at the Sheen Center for Thought & Culture in lower Manhattan. General admission tickets range from $30-60, with student rush pricing available.

THE MUSIC MAN National Tour to Open in Morristown This October
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2026


Big League Productions' national tour of Meredith Willson's five-time Tony Award-winning musical will play MPAC in Morristown on October 16 and 17. Elliott Andrews and Elizabeth D'Aiuto star as Harold Hill and Marian Paroo, with direction by Matt Lenz and choreography by Joshua Bergasse.

THE LAUGH TRACK to Open at International City Theatre in Long Beach
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2026


International City Theatre will present the West Coast premiere of THE LAUGH TRACK, a comedy by Wendy MacLeod about television writers on I LOVE LUCY. The production explores the experiences of one of Hollywood's first female TV writers.

NIGHT OF THE MARK VII Reissued on Vinyl by Time Traveler
by Rachel Stone - Sep 15, 2026


Zev Feldman's Time Traveler Recordings releases Clifford Jordan's classic live album featuring Cedar Walton, Sam Jones and Billy Higgins on vinyl.

Margaret Glaspy Shares Live Video for "MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.", Tour Kicks Off Sept. 11
by Rachel Stone - Sep 9, 2026


Margaret Glaspy released a live video for "Martin Luther King Jr." off I AM BOTH, produced by Joe Henry. Her North American and European tour begins Friday, with stops in Brooklyn on Sept. 26 and Los Angeles on Nov. 17.

ARCHY & MEHITABEL to Play 2026 Philadelphia Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026


Jayson Borenstein will produce and star in the rarely staged Mel Brooks musical, with Julia Germer, at the Ethical Society Auditorium during the Philadelphia Fringe Festival.

The Little Opera Theatre Of NY Will Present WUTHERING HEIGHTS
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 31, 2026


The little OPERA theatre of ny (LOTNY) will present Wuthering Heights, an opera by Carlisle Floyd after the novel by Emily Brontë, from November 19-22 at the Loreto Theater, Sheen Center for Thought & Culture, 18 Bleecker St, New York, NY, 10012.

Playwright and Director Peter Gill Dies at Age 86
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2026


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Playwright and Director Peter Gill has died at age 86. Learn more about Gill and read his full obituary here.

Complicité’s Annabel Arden Joins Flabbergast Theatre's ENDGAME at The Edinburgh Fringe 
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026


Complicité co-founder Annabel Arden will play Nell in Flabbergast Theatre's Edinburgh Fringe production of Samuel Beckett's ENDGAME, joining artistic director Henry Maynard, Simon Gleave, and Derek Elwood at the 375-seat Lomond venue.

PINOCCHIO, SCHOOL OF ROCK & More Children's Theatre Company 2026-2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2026


Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis announced single tickets are now on sale for its 2026-2027 season, featuring SCHOOL OF ROCK THE MUSICAL, two world premieres, and the return of DR. SEUSS'S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!

Did You Know That These Broadway Shows Are Written By Married Couples?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jul 26, 2026


Over the years, Broadway has seen a number of family acts sharing the stage. It’s extra special when family members team up to write a Broadway show together. The Great White Way has seen many instances of this historically, in a variety of different situations. 

Review: Michael Feinstein's STANDARD TIME Celebrates Mathis & Mancini at Carnegie Hall
by Andrew Poretz - Jun 28, 2026


Michael Feinstein celebrated Johnny Mathis and Henry Mancini at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall with sparkling arrangements, heartfelt ballads, and insider stories, joined by Tedd Firth and the Carnegie Hall Big Band for an evening of classic standards.

Flabbergast Theatre Will Bring Samuel Beckett's ENDGAME to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2026


Flabbergast Theatre will present Samuel Beckett's ENDGAME at Edinburgh Festival Fringe's Pleasance at EICC, marking the company's largest Fringe production to date and their return since their acclaimed MACBETH in 2022.

Review: Updated FLOWER DRUM SONG Returns to Los Angeles by East West Players
by Shari Barrett - Apr 29, 2026


Astounding triple-threat talent is on display in big production numbers with attention-grabbing scenic elements by brilliant designers add to the artistic wonder of the entire production helmed by EWP Artistic Director Lily Tung Crystal, choreographed by Janelle Dote Portman, with music direction by Marc Macalintal.

Six Degrees of Willy Loman: Surprising Links Between Actors Who Have Played the Role
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 12, 2026


With the new revival of Death of a Salesman now open on Broadway, we are highlighting some of the most interesting connections between actors who have played the iconic role of Willy Loman. Find out how these performers are connected in our guide!

Did you Know that These Broadway Shows Are Inspired by Magazine Articles?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 19, 2026


Musicals and plays based on movies? Many. Based on books? Also plentiful. Based on true stories? Of course. But musicals and plays based on or inspired by magazine articles? These are a rare breed. One recently opened on Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre.

ANNA BOLENA Comes to the Greek National Opera
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2026


The Greek National Opera is presenting a new, captivating production of Anna Bolena, conducted by Jacques Lacombe and directed by Themelis Glynatsis. Learn more here!

Review: Censtacom’s Rodger and Hammerstein’s Cinderella: A Mundane Fairytale
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Mar 5, 2026


From 15–18 January 2026, Center Stage Community (Censtacom) presented its latest production, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, at Graha Bhakti Budaya, Jakarta.

Review: ELVIS AND ELTON TOGETHER at New Theatre Restaurant
by Alan Portner - Feb 22, 2026


“Elvis and Elton Together” rates a big five stars.  Victor Trevino Jr. as Elvis is back and is as good as ever. Sean McGibbben becomes the incredible Elton John.   Victor and Sean wisely introduce themselves as tribute artists rather than impersonators.

Glasgow Film Festival 2026 Announces Full Programme
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jan 21, 2026


The festival runs from 25 February to 8 March in Glasgow.

Review: ANGELS IN AMERICA, PART ONE: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES at Theater West End
by Albert Gutierrez - Jan 18, 2026


While much of the dramatic weight of Angels in America undeniably stems from the specter of AIDS, it would do the play a huge disservice to reduce it to a story about disease alone. What Theater West End makes clear is that Kushner’s work is as much about identity, loss, and the human struggle to reconcile who we are deep down with who we present to the world.

How Common Are Foreign Language Plays on Broadway? A Look at Translation Trends
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 23, 2025


While the large majority of plays that make it to Broadway were written in English, a small fraction of plays were originally penned in a different language and translated. 

Which Pre-Broadway Tryout Theater Boasts the Most Best Musical Tony Award Winners?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 30, 2025


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.

The History of WAITING FOR GODOT and Its Lasting Impact on Modern Theatre
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 12, 2025


Broadway audiences return to Beckett’s barren lane as Waiting for Godot arrives at the Hudson Theatre, starring Keanu Reeves (in his Broadway debut) as Estragon and longtime collaborator Alex Winter as Vladimir. Let's unpack the play’s history, its evolving meanings, and its stubbornly persistent legacy...

Jason Blum Shares Update on MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Film from Richard Linklater
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 8, 2025


Jason Blum shares insights on the MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG film, directed by Richard Linklater, shot over 20 years with top talent.


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