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BBC Radio 4 stalwart and veteran of a quarter century of highly acclaimed stand-up comedy Simon Evans has announced a UK tour of his new stand up show Staring at the Sun.

Gibney Company has announced the appointment of Kyle Bukhari as General Manager, effective January 6, 2026. Learn more about Bukhari and the appointment here!

Audible Theater will present the special 25th anniversary reading of Tectonic Theater Project’s The Laramie Project, live for four performances only at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre.

SoHo Playhouse has revealed the lineup for the 2026 International Fringe Encore Series, running Off-Broadway. Shows include the U.S. premiere of Diana, direct from the Edinburgh Fringe, plus more.

SoHo Playhouse has announced the complete lineup for the 2026 International Fringe Encore Series, running Off-Broadway from January 3 to March 29. The annual program extends the New York life of standout productions from Fringe festivals around the world.

Goo Goo Dolls are set to take their live show back on the road in 2026 with a Las Vegas residency. Kicking off on May 15, the run of shows includes five performances at The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas.

Silkroad will launch SANCTUARY: THE POWER OF RESONANCE AND RITUAL in March 2026 under the artistic direction of Rhiannon Giddens. The program will explore how communal music-making supports healing, cultural understanding, and connection across traditions.

Audible Theater has revealed the cast for a special 25th anniversary reading of Tectonic Theater Project’s The Laramie Project, including Ethan Slater, Samira Wiley and more.

In honor of the Aida’s 25th anniversary, BroadwayWorld spoke to stars Heather Headley (Aida), Adam Pascal (Radames), Sherie Rene Scott (Amneris), Schele Williams (Nehebka), as Thomas Schumacher (original producer and Disney Theatrical Group chief for its first three decades), lyricist Tim Rice, and book writer David Henry Hwang to compile an oral history of the show’s early days, transition to Broadway, and legacy beyond the boards.

Eagles have added new 2026 dates to their Sphere residency, marking the longest-running residency at the venue with a total of 56 shows. They will now play Friday, March 20; Saturday, March 21; Friday, March 27; and Saturday, March 28.

Central Works' new comedy Dada Teen Musical: The Play, written by Maury Zeff, has extended through November 23. The show was originally scheduled to run October 18–November 16. 

Take a trip down memory lane with our 40 favorite parade performances of years gone by! The Parade is known for bringing may of our favorite Broadway shows and performances to the small screen and our editors have battled it out to pick their favorites. 

The holiday magic is back! Freeform’s beloved seasonal tradition, “25 Days of Christmas,” will return Monday, Dec. 1, bringing back timeless classics, fan-favorite films and heartwarming new specials to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.

Audible Theater will present a special 25th anniversary reading of The Laramie Project, written by Moisés Kaufman, live for four performances only this December at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre in New York City.

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.

The 25th Gregory Awards, produced by Theatre Puget Sound, will take place October 27 at Town Hall Seattle with the theme “One Stage: Many Stars.” The milestone celebration adds new People’s Choice categories, and more.

In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 have been added to the band’s residency at SPHERE in Las Vegas. The new shows will take place Friday, February 20; Saturday, February 21; Friday, February 27; and Saturday, February 28, 2026.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 6, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

In Dada Teen Musical: The Play Annabelle is 17. She is the only high school student in the world whose Harvard application is an act of rebellion (she comes from a Yale family.)

Performances are now underway for Lincoln Center Theater's revival of Ragtime at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Meet the cast of Ragtime here and learn all about the starry cast and talented ensemble's bio and credits!

It's been 60 years since The Sound of Music initially captured the hearts of audiences on the big screen, and this week, you can experience the breathtaking theatrical presentation of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s iconic musical. To celebrate the release, we're looking back at the beloved musical's history on stage and screen. Let's start at the very beginning...

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Tony nominee Polly Holliday, best known as Flo the waitress in the 1970s sitcom Alice, has passed away at the age of 88.

Theatre Communications Group's 2025 Fall Forum on Governance will take place in New York City from November 7–9, 2025. Learn more and see how to attend!

Just weeks before returning to Broadway as Aaron Burr in Hamilton, Leslie Odom Jr. talks to BroadwayWorld about his solo show, reuniting with the original cast, and how he’s a lot more than just “Burr, sir.”

ArtsFairfax has named new members and new officers to its Board of Directors, including Michael Liberman as Board Chair. Learn more about the company and the changes here!