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Feature: SOMEWHERE at Guthrie Theater
by Joe Sarafolean - Nov 12, 2025


Rehearsals are officially underway for the Guthrie’s newest production, a mounting of Tony Award winning playwright Matthew López’s play-with-dance, Somewhere.

Graham Nash To Perform At The Nancy And David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre In April 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2025


Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Graham Nash will perform at the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre in Clearwater on April 22 and 23, 2026, as part of his Live On Tour 2026.

South Street Seaport Museum to Present December Fresh Prints
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2025


South Street Seaport Museum will present a one-of-a-kind New York experience at Bowne & Co.! This monthly open house features a breadth of printing equipment that you are invited to use.

Cynthia Erivo, Barbra Streisand, & More Nominated For 2026 GRAMMYS - Full List of Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2025


Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, and more have been nominated for 2026 GRAMMYS. See the full list of nominations here!

Luke Evans Will Make Broadway Debut in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW as 'Frank-N-Furter'
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2025


Roundabout Theatre Company has announced that screen and UK stage star Luke Evans will lead the cast and make his Broadway debut in the role of  “Frank-N-Furter” in the upcoming production of Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show

Peter Frampton to Record PBS Special for 50th Anniversary of 'Frampton Comes Alive!'
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 27, 2025


Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy Award-winning guitarist, Peter Frampton, will record a special for the 50th anniversary of his landmark album Frampton Comes Alive! on November 8 in Nashville.

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.

Review Roundup: NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2025


See what the critics are saying about Not Ready For Prime Time Off-Broadway. Learn more about the production and read BroadwayWorld's review roundup here!

Miguel Arzabe Unveils Large-Scale Woven Paintings At New Queens Innovation Center
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2025


The NYC Department of Cultural Affairs and the NYC School Construction Authority have unveiled new public artworks by Miguel Arzabe at the Queens Innovation Center.

Strike Update - Local 802 and Broadway League To Resume Mediation
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2025


Negotiations continue as two of Broadway's biggest unions, Actors' Equity Association and Local 802 AFM (Broadway musicians) work toward new working contracts with the Broadway League. 

Video: NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME Off-Broadway First Look
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025


The New York premiere of NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME, a bold, behind-the-scenes look at the launch of one of America’s most iconic shows, will officially open Off-Broadway. See the trailer here!

Jason Donovan Will Return to THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW For UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2025


Back by popular demand, singing superstar Jason Donovan will return to the iconic role of Frank ‘n’ Furter in Richard O’Brien’s legendary Rocky Horror Show for the 2026 UK tour.

Strike Update - Tentative Deal Reached Between Equity and the Broadway League
by Robert Diamond - Oct 18, 2025


Saturday morning, we're excited to report news from Equity that one deal has been tenatively reached. Learn more about the deal and what it means for the chances of a Broadway Strike.

Strike Update - The Latest from Actors' Equity and Local 802
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 15, 2025


There is a chance that sometime in the near future, the show won't go on. That's because two of Broadway's biggest unions, Actors' Equity Association and Local 802 AFM (Broadway musicians) are in the process of negotiating new working contracts with the Broadway League. 

Photos: Jared Grimes, Caitlin Houlahan and More in NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025


NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME, a bold, behind-the-scenes look at the launch of one of America’s most iconic shows, is ow having its New York premiere. Get a first look at photos here!

A CHORUS LINE: Passion, Persistence and a Contemporary Take on a Classic
by Claudio Erlichman - Oct 9, 2025


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.

Review: DISASTER! at Interact Theater
by Jared Fessler - Oct 8, 2025


What did our critic think of DISASTER! at Interact Theater? There’s no shortage of chaos, camp, or sequins in Disaster! The Musical, now playing at the Interact Center in Saint Paul.

The Auditorium to Present Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2025


Celebrating its 50th Anniversary Celebration at The Auditorium, Chicago's beloved Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater will launch The Auditorium's 2025-26 Dance Season. Learn more!

The History of Feminist Plays That Came Before LIBERATION
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 28, 2025


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.

Wally Cardona And Molly Lieber Reimagine David Gordon & Valda Setterfield’s TIMES FOUR At New York Live Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2025


New York Live Arts and Pick Up Performance Co. will present the world premiere of TIMES FOUR / David Gordon: 1975/2025, Wally Cardona and Molly Lieber’s reconceiving of Gordon and Valda Setterfield’s 1975 duet.

Photos: NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME Cast in Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2025


NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME, a bold, behind-the-scenes look at the launch of one of America’s most iconic shows, will have its New York premiere. See rehearsal photos here!

World Music Institute Will Host 40th Anniversary Celebration
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2025


Join WMI to celebrate 40 years of presenting world music and dance in NYC; honoring those whose artistic vision and long-standing financial and Board service support have most significantly contributed to WMI's success.

The Paley Center Unveils Dates for PaleyFest NY 2025, Reveals Initial Program
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 30, 2025


The Paley Center for Media has revealed Netflix’s A Man on the Inside as the first program for PaleyFest NY 2025. The fall’s premier festival celebrating creative excellence in media and entertainment will take place November 6 – 16 at The Paley Museum in Midtown Manhattan.

Review: tripleS Alphie Closes Out <ALPHA PERCENT> North American Tour in Vancouver
by Alyson Eng - Sep 27, 2025


On September 22, Vancouver, BC welcomed K-pop girl group, tripleS as their subunit Alphie to The Centre for their TOUR. The North American leg began on September 3 and serves as the group’s third world tour. Eight members of the 24-member collective performed in this unit which included: YooYeon, Kotone, Nien, Lynn, HaYeon, ShiOn, ChaeWon, and JiYeon.

Interview: Pelton, Brightbill, Walko, Marshall-Michelson of A CHORUS LINE at Dutch Apple
by Andrea Stephenson - Sep 24, 2025


A Chorus Line, featuring music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Edward Kleban, and book by James Kirkwood, Jr. and Nicholas Dante, first opened in 1975 under the direction of Michael Bennett with co-choreographer Bob Avian.

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