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Review Roundup: New Musical ROLLING THUNDER Opens Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2025


The new musical Rolling Thunder is making its New York City debut and the critics have weighed in! Read the reviews for the new musical which marries legendary songs of the ‘60s and ‘70s and storytelling inspired by Vietnam veterans and their families.

Playlist: The Best of Marvin Hamlisch
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 26, 2025


A Chorus Line opened on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre on July 25,1975. It ran for 15 years and was the longest-running Broadway show when it closed on April 28, 1990, playing 6,137 performances—and has continued to span the globe for decades. The man behind the music was the great Marvin Hamlisch, who passed away in 2012. We celebrate his iconic catalog with just a few of our favorite Marvin Hamlisch songs.

Exclusive: They’re All Special - A CHORUS LINE Alumni Share Their Treasured Memories
by Lauryn Johnson - Jul 25, 2025


BroadwayWorld and Immortal Icons of Dance invited alumni who’ve been part of A Chorus Line’s history to share personal reflections about how the show shaped their lives and careers. Here we highlight ten of those voices whose intimate stories form a portrait of what this show has meant to those fortunate enough to be a part of it.

Exclusive: Music, Mirrors & Memories- 4 Cassies Reflect on One of Broadway's Greatest Roles
by Joey Mervis - Jul 26, 2025


July 25, marks the 50th anniversary of the show that changed her life- A Chorus Line. A Chorus Line opened on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre on July 25,1975. Watch in this video as four Cassies chat more about what it takes to play one of Broadway's most demanding dance roles and why the A Chorus Line legacy lives on.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 23, 2025- SUNSET BLVD. Tops the Grosses in Final Week and More
by - Jul 23, 2025


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 23, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Video: Watch a Sneak Preview of ROLLING THUNDER
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 22, 2025


Rolling Thunder is about to have its New York City premiere!  The musical features a book by journalist/writer Bryce Hallett and is directed by Kenneth Ferrone. Watch a video of the cast in action here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 22, 2025- SUNSET BLVD. Says Goodbye and More
by - Jul 22, 2025


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 22, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos: First Look at ROLLING THUNDER Off-Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - Jul 22, 2025


Rolling Thunder is about to have its New York City premiere!  The musical features a book by journalist/writer Bryce Hallett and is directed by Kenneth Ferrone.  Catch a first look at the cast in action here.

Baayork Lee Speaks With Richard Jay-Alexander About A CHORUS LINE at 50
by Richard Jay-Alexander - Jul 21, 2025


The legend and Special TONY Winner Raises The Curtain on all things ACL, as Michael Bennett’s masterpiece celebrates its 50th Anniversary in New York City, which will reverberate and be recognized across the world, where hundreds, if not thousands, of productions have been performed in 22 countries, in multiple languages, and as far-reaching as Canada, Australia, Italy, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, France, Sweden, Japan, Argentia, Brazil, Mexico, Singapore, Belgium, Denmark, Switzerland and Hong Kong, among them, since 1975.

Peter Frampton to Perform At Ruth Eckerd Hall in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2025


Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and GRAMMY Award-winning guitarist, Peter Frampton, will continue his extensive Let's Do It Again! headline tour. The tour also includes a stop at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: First Look at ROLLING THUNDER Musical Off-Broadway
by Michael Major - Jul 15, 2025


See the first official production photos of the New York premiere of Rolling Thunder. The cast includes Drew Becker, Cassadee Pope, Justin Matthew Sargent, Daniel Yearwood, Courtnee Carter, and Deon’te Goodman.

MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON - APT. 2B to Open At Theater At Monmouth
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2025


Theater at Monmouth's 56th season will continue with Kate Hamill's Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson - Apt. 2B. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!

Celebrate 50 Years of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW at Town Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2025


The cult phenomenon The Rocky Horror Picture Show is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a live event at Town Hall in New York City on Monday, November 3 at 7:30PM, featuring original cast members Barry Bostwick (Brad Majors), Nell Campbell (Columbia), and Patricia Quinn (Magenta).

Sketch Comedy Group 'Clarice' to Bring New Show to Manhattan and Brooklyn This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2025


After resting from her sold-out run this past winter, 'Clarice'-a sketch group based in New York City-is bringing a whole new show to Manhattan and Brooklyn for the summer. Learn how to attend!

A CHORUS LINE 50th Anniversary Panel Discussion Tickets Available for Free This Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2025


The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts will be presenting a panel discussion for the 50th Anniversary of A Chorus Line. Tickets are available for free registration beginning on Saturday.

New Work by Aszure Barton and Benjamin Millepied, and More Set for Baryshnikov Arts Fall 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2025


Baryshnikov Arts will present a fall season of dance, music, and theatre beginning with the world premiere of Kevin Carillo’s FIGARO/FAGGOTS. Learn more here!

STILL/HERE 30th Anniversary Tour and More Set for Live Arts 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2025


New York Live Arts has unveiled its 2025-2026 season. Taking place on site at 219 West 19th Street in NYC and beyond, Live Arts’ 14th season reinforces its commitment to collaborating with artists to fortify a creative future. 

Manhattan Theater Club Artistic Director Lynne Meadow to Step Down
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2025


Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director of Manhattan Theater Club, will step down from her position. Learn more about Meadow and about the shift in leadership here.

Top Off-Broadway Shows for July 2025
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 1, 2025


What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre for the month of July! Learn more about upcoming Off-Broadway shows.

Ping Chong and Company Rebrands as Pink Fang
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2025


After more than five decades of groundbreaking theater and artmaking, Ping Chong and Company has announced a historic evolution. Learn more about the rebrand here!

Amber Heard, Brandon Flynn, Lío Mehiel and More Set for Williamstown Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2025


Additional cast members have been revealed for Williamstown Theatre Festival's 71st season. See who is staring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Palm Beach Symphony Unveils 2025-2026 Season Featuring Gershwin, Rachmaninoff and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2025


Palm Beach Symphony has revealed the 2025-2026 Masterworks Concert Series led by Music Director Gerard Schwarz. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Cassadee Pope, Justin Matthew Sargent and More to Star in ROLLING THUNDER at New World Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2025


The complete cast and creative team has been revealed for the New York premiere of Rolling Thunder. See who is staring and learn how to purchase tickets!

24 Theater Books for Your Summer 2025 Reading List
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 6, 2025


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 24 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Summer 2025 reading list.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 17, 2025
by - Jun 17, 2025


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 17, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

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