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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.

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!

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 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.

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.

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.

With Ragtime back on Broadway, we are taking a look back at the 1981 film adaptation of E.L. Doctorow's novel, which features a cast full of theater actors and a memorable score from composer Randy Newman.

Perhaps no one is more surprised Steve Hackett is doing a retrospective on THE LAMB 50 years after the fact than the guitarist himself. THE LAMB was ranked in the top ten of Rolling Stone magazine’s top 50 progressive rock albums of all time. The BBC called it a “conceptual masterpiece.” Hackett has another word for it: an anomaly.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that screen icon Robert Redford, with several Broadway credits to his name, has died at age 89. Read his obituary 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!

Penn & Teller, the undisputed masters of modern magic are celebrating their Penn & Teller, the undisputed masters of modern magic are celebrating their incredible 50th Anniversary. Taking place at The London Palladium from Saturday 13 September 2025, the 11-date residency will mark the duo’s first ever West End run of a show. Renowned for their jaw-dropping performances, a joyous exploration of magic and comedy, Penn & Teller first performed together on 19 August 1975 and are now arguably the world’s most famous magicians.

The 50th Anniversary West End revival of David Hare's rebel play TEETH 'N' SMILES will be led by Rebecca Lucy Taylor, AKA Self Esteem, in her West End play debut.

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!

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art will present the Carle Honors to honor those whose creative vision and long-term dedication have had a profound impact on picture books and the role they play in arts appreciation and early literacy.

El Portal Theatre has announced the Tony Award winning musical RAGTIME on the Debbie Reynolds Mainstage at the historic El Portal Theatre in the heart of the NOHO Arts District.

“A Pivotal Point in Time: Art in Scottsdale in the 1970s” will coincide with the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. 

The cast and creative team has been revealed for the upcoming New York premiere of NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME, a behind-the-scenes look at the launch of one of America’s most iconic shows. See who is starring and learn more!

Wallace Shawn will premiere his new play, What We Did Before Our Moth Days, directed by André Gregory, for a limited 12-week off-Broadway run at the Greenwich House Theater (27 Barrow St).

The US-China Music Institute at Bard College is launching ticket sales for the eighth annual China Now Music Festival, taking place in New York City and at Bard College. Learn more!

Ahead of its theatrical release later this month, we caught up with director Andreas Zerr to discuss the genesis of his new Rocky Horror documentary, how the interviews shaped the final product, and his eye-opening experience making the film.​​​​​​​

Elton John’s album Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy will receive a 50th Anniversary Edition reissue, featuring the 2016 remaster of the original album, previously unreleased session demos, plus Elton’s live performance of tracks from the album, recorded during 2005 for the album’s 30th anniversary.

Broadway currently boasts 41 theaters. This number has always been ever-changing—since even before the first time the word “Broadway” was used to describe professional theater in New York.

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. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Brisbane has joined the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of JAWS, the original summer movie blockbuster from 1975, with JAWS in Concert - an unforgettable film-with-live-orchestra experience.

Baryshnikov Arts is celebrating 20 years with an all new season lineup, kicking off in September with figaro/faggots. Learn more about the full season here!