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The classic 1947 American romantic drama The Heiress was written by real-life spouses Ruth Goetz and Augustus Goetz, based on the novel Washington Square by Henry James. The pair adapted it for the screen in 1949, which was directed by William Wyler, for which Olivia de Havilland won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her starring role as Catherine Sloper. I spoke with director Ann Hearn Tobolowsky about her vision for directing the play at Theatre 40, her choice of actor to portray Catherine Sloper, and how she plans to showcase the character’s emotional growth as the story evolves.

Long Wharf Theatre announces the full cast for Arthur Miller's THE PRICE in an inaugural partnership with Legacy Theatre. The production features Alexis Camins, Mark Nelson, Carman Lacivita, and Jennifer Lim.

Peter Sham and Kevin Purcell will helm a new musical adaptation of the romantic-fantasy novel, with direction by Kenneth Hoyt. The production will develop toward workshops in the US and London.

Artistic Director Rosetta Cucchi unveiled the lineup for the upcoming festival, featuring works by Carolina Uccelli, Bedřich Smetana, and Camille Saint-Saëns, with leading roles performed by Wexford Factory alumni.

The Big Bang Theory star Johnny Galecki has returned to his first love, the stage, taking on the role of legendary playwright Tennessee Williams in Lookingglass Theatre Company's Kowalski. Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Galecki.

Theatre 40 will present THE HEIRESS, the classic American romantic drama by Ruth Goetz and Augustus Goetz based on Henry James's Washington Square. Directed by Ann Hearn Tobolowsky, the production runs at the Mary Levin Cutler Theatre in Beverly Hills.

Stage Door Records will release the cast recording of Guildford School of Acting's production of the 1947 Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn musical, featuring premiere commercial recordings of songs, reprises, dances and finales.

A documentary about dating in the modern world featuring stories of singles ages 18-40 is now streaming on EWTN+, alongside a companion YouTube series that explores the film's themes.

Karamu House, the nation's oldest Black producing theatre, opens its 2026-27 season with Ed Schmidt's historical drama MR. RICKEY CALLS A MEETING at the Cleveland Foundation Jelliffe Theatre.

Costume designer Susan Hilferty – who amassed a mantel-full of awards, including the Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics’ Circle Awards, for the musical “Wicked,” being presented by Broadway In Boston at the Citizens Opera House through November 15 – got an early start on a career that so far includes 27 Broadway shows, including the Tony Award-nominated revivals of “Parade” (2023), “Funny Girl” (2022), and “Present Laughter” (2017) as well as 2005’s “Into the Woods” and 2006’s “Spring Awakening.”

La Jolla Playhouse announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of GRIM, a new musical featuring book by Joey Orton and Brad Silnutzer, music and lyrics by Petro AP and Scott Hoying, and choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler.

New York City Ballet will launch its 2026 Fall Season this September, featuring the return of George Balanchine’s full-length Jewels, three world premieres, and the revival of Balanchine’s rarely performed Pithoprakta, plus more.

We're falling into fall with a great Broadway read! This season, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 25 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Fall 2026 reading list.

Varna International Ballet and Orchestra will return to the UK in 2027 with SWAN LAKE, THE NUTCRACKER and a new SNOW WHITE, opening in Manchester on January 2.

Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for September 2026 include Come From Away and more.

RR Auction is offering a 24-letter archive from Irving Berlin to journalist Irving Hoffman and his father, spanning nearly three decades of Broadway and Hollywood correspondence.

Broadway's biggest landmarks are easy to spot, but some of the Theatre District's most fascinating stories are hiding in plain sight. From historic theaters and legendary rehearsal spaces to tucked-away tributes and unexpected Broadway landmarks, these lesser-known stops will add a whole new act to your next walking tour!

The Boston Symphony Orchestra will open single ticket sales for its upcoming subscription season, featuring Andris Nelsons' final season as music director and guest artist Yo-Yo Ma.

In order to create authentic dances for Pothouse’s BRIGADOON, if social media pictures can be trusted, during rehearsals Martin Céspedes, the shows choreographer, wore a kilt.  The results are the captivating visual movements that light up the stage.

The forests of Scotland in the lush foliage of Longwood Gardens is the best possible set

The IndyFringe Festival will return to Downtown Indianapolis with 63 shows from more than 500 artists spanning drama, comedy, dance, puppetry, magic, drag, and LGBTQ+ theatre across six stages.

American Ballet Theatre revealed its upcoming seasons at the David H. Koch Theater, featuring a world premiere by Brady Farrar and company premieres of Helen Pickett's Petal, and more.

Lyric Stage Boston has announced principal casting for its 2027 production of Les Misérables. Directed by Courtney O'Connor, the musical will star De'Lon Grant as Jean Valjean, Christopher Chew as Javert, and Kristian Espiritu as Fantine.

Today’s subject Ethan Heard is currently living his theatre life as the Associate Artistic Director of Signature Theatre. You can currently see his directing brilliance in the ARK with What Became of Us which plays through July 26th. The show is unique as it is a two character play with two different casts performing on alternating days. Read on for Ethan’s experience of rehearsing a show with that kind of cast set up.

Sir Anthony Hopkins has signed with Decca Classics as a composer. The Academy Award-winning actor will release his first recording with the label on August 21.