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Opened: December 17, 1957

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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.

Review: ENDGAME at Catastrophic Theatre
by Brett Cullum - Sep 23, 2025


Before this world ends, you need to see Catastrophic’s staging of ENDGAME starring Greg Dean and directed by Jason Nodler. They never truly seem to be finished with this one, but you can’t honestly expect the world to be here for a revival in thirteen years.

What's Next for the Ed Sullivan Theatre?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 20, 2026


The Late Show with Stephen Colbert has been taped at the Ed Sullivan Theatre located on Broadway between 53rd and 54th Streets since it began in 2015. Before the Broadway-loving Colbert took over The Late Show, the host was David Letterman, who ruled late night from 1993 onward via his perch at 1697 Broadway.

Review: Reginald Rose's 12 ANGRY MEN Opens the Tampa Bay Theatre Festival
by Peter Nason - Aug 31, 2025


The brilliance of the script is that, although first written in the 1950s, it still has so much relevance to our world today. The audience at the performance I saw was one of the most robust, vocally supportive and emotional audiences I have ever seen. 

Connie Francis Classics to Be Reissued on Vinyl, CD, & Digital
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 25, 2025


In honor of the late singer Connie Francis, one of the most iconic voices of the 20th century, Republic/UMe is rereleasing several selections of her music in a variety of formats.

Review: DR. KORCZAK AND THE CHILDREN by Head Trick Theatre
by Brayden Fanti - Aug 18, 2025


Head Trick Theatre’s emotionally intense, and powerfully performed production of Erwin Sylvanus’ ‘Dr. Korczak and the Children’ translated by George E. Wellwarth, immerses the audience in a heartwrenching true story that is ever so timely to this day.


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