New York 1927

TODAY's Dylan Dreyer toured Macy's Parade Studio in Moonachie, New Jersey, for a look at how the giant character balloons are built ahead of the Thanksgiving Day Parade's 100th march.

For aspiring musical theatre performers, a traditional four-year B.F.A. isn’t the only path to professional training.

Asolo Repertory Theatre will open its 2026–27 season with SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes. The production features Tyler Hanes, Sara Esty, Colin Bradbury, and Ryah Nixon in leading roles.

The upcoming production of the 1955 musical written by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross (music and lyrics) and Douglass Wallop and George Abbott (book) will star Neil Patrick Harris as Applegate, Julianne Hough as Lola, and Austin Scott as Young Joe Hardy. It will play Broadway’s Marquis Theatre, which incidentally, hosted the first revival of the show from 1994-1995. The 2027 production will be the second Broadway revival for the perennially popular property which has been a favorite in schools and communities since it made a splash during musical theatre’s Golden Age. 

Out of the Box Theatre Company will open its 2026-27 season with an Actors' Equity Association-approved showcase production of the 1927 play DRACULA, adapted by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston from the famous novel by Bram Stoker.

The discourse surrounding reasons for reviving musicals on Broadway is a relatively recent phenomenon. These days, if a show is announced for a revival, a sentence that often follows is: “Why are they reviving it?” 

Alarm Will Sound, led by Alan Pierson, will perform Georg Friedrich Haas's in vain at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum's Calderwood Hall as part of the Thursday Night Music series.

Yale Repertory Theatre will present August Wilson's MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM at the University Theatre in New Haven, with Timothy Douglas directing a cast led by Terence Archie and Maiesha McQueen.

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom stars A Noise Within resident artist Amber Liekhus in the title role, with ANW newcomer Jamar Gilbert taking on the role of Levee. I decided to speak with the two actors about their experience bringing the two iconic roles to the stage and why they believe the play teaches important lessons about Power, Music, Survival, and Legacy.

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 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum will present a ten-concert autumn season at Calderwood Hall, curated by George Steel and featuring performers including Rachel Barton Pine, Rachell Ellen Wong, and the Ivalas Quartet.

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.

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 7/23/2026 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Continuing its long-term commitment to the work of August Wilson, A Noise Within will present Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, the seventh of the 10 plays in Wilson's landmark American Century Cycle to be produced by the company.

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. 

The countdown is officially on! On Friday, June 26, the legendary Coney Island Cyclone turns 99 years old, marking one year until one of New York City's most iconic landmarks celebrates its 100th birthday.

There is plenty of fun to be had in this light-hearted musical.

Yale Repertory Theatre has revealed its 2026-27 season. 2026-27 kicks off with August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom in October, and will be followed by world premieres and more.

Hale Centre Theatre has released rehearsal footage of HARMONY, the regional premiere of Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman's acclaimed musical, now playing through August 1, 2026 at the Sorenson Legacy Jewel Box Stage.

A reading of Maurine Watkins' Chicago was held at The Players Club in New York, featuring Tony winners Nikki M. James, Katerina McCrimmon, and more, and directed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge. Check out photos here!

Hudson Valley Shakespeare's Samuel H. Scripps Theater Center is officially open, following a ribbon cutting ceremony this morning in Garrison, NY, which marked the completion of a six-year-long project. See photos!

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the official public launch of the Next Stage Campaign, a $120 million capital campaign designed to support the organization’s future through renovations, financial investment, and expanded programming.

xBroadway’s current theater capacity rules have not always been how they are now. The distinctions between Broadway, off-Broadway, and other types of venues have changed over the decades as the industry has evolved. 

A new live-to-picture performance of Metropolis with an original score by Emmy-winning composer Jeff Beal will premiere in Prague. The event will feature the Czech National Symphony Orchestra and take place during Composers Summit Prague.