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Theater makers have a “show must go on” spirit. So it is no surprise that the vast majority of the over forty artistic leaders I spoke to in the last two weeks believed they would find a way to survive even without promised National Endowment for the Arts funding. But it won’t be easy.

Mumbai Star, the newest offering from Aadyam Theatre, an Aditya Birla Group initiative, is a bold and immersive Dance Musical that explores the exhilarating highs and crushing lows of chasing stardom in the city of dreams.

Comedic cabaret musical storyteller Robbie Rozelle is bringing his yearly one-off to 54 Below and he shared some thoughts on the art form, the importance of attacking fear, and the need for comedy to be front-loaded.

Anthems Against Abuse has announced its 2nd Annual Benefit Concert, returning to Nashville in June. Learn more about the upcoming event and how to attend here!

With about a month left of its Hollywood run, BroadwayWorld sat down with John Skelley, who plays the adult Harry Potter in the show, to try and get the scoop on the show's secrets.

Theatre company Say It Again, Sorry? brought their smash Fringe hit Earnest? to the King's last week, turning Oscar Wilde’s classic of mistaken identity on its head in a brilliantly chaotic, genre-bending take that joyfully challenges theatrical convention.

The “corniest” show ever to play on Broadway will soon make its way to Atlanta as part of the Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta season. The show in question, SHUCKED, isn’t just corny because of its funny, punny humor, it is literally a show about corn.

Songs For A New World is a musical theater work often considered a song cycle with music and lyrics written and composed by Jason Robert Brown. Originally produced off-Broadway at the WPA Theatre in 1995, this is Brown’s first produced work. Director of the 1995 premiere Daisy Prince said this about the show and it sums up the interwoven narrative the best...

Broadway legend and longtime ally of the LGBTQ+ community, Liza Minnelli, has issued a powerful statement of solidarity following what she calls “a bigoted attack on the arts.”

McCarter Theatre Center will conclude its 2024–2025 season with Primary Trust, the tender and widely acclaimed play by Eboni Booth, winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

The STAGES St. Louis season opens at the end of May with the hilarious musical whodunit Murder for Two. A famed novelist is killed at his surprise birthday party and everyone attending is a suspect. A small-town police detective, piano playing Marcus Moscowitz, arrives to investigate and question all 12 suspects. The 12 suspects are all played by one piano playing actor. The zany music-filled murder mystery unfolds as Detective Moscowitz interviews the eccentric party guests.   STAGES St. Louis artistic director Gayle Seay knew she had to find the perfect team to lead this madcap comedic thriller. Casting two actors who are piano playing virtuosos, plus standby actors for each role was hard enough, but she immediately knew who she wanted to direct. Enter Michael Kostroff.  

Center Theatre Group has revealed full slate of eleven productions for the 2025/26 Season, including Here Lies Love, Mamma Mia and more. See the full lineup here!

Just last month, Stranger Things: The First Shadow opened at the Marquis Theatre, turning Broadway upside down for a season full of mystery, illusion, and of course, demogorgons. Burke Swanson is along for the ride as 'James Hopper Jr.', the teenage counterpart to the character made famous by David Harbour on the Netflix series. Burke just checked in with BroadwayWorld to tell us all about his new gig and why he is living out his dream in one of the most buzzed-about new shows on Broadway.

Nailing a self-tape audition is kind of like making a good cup of coffee: it takes the right ingredients, a little know-how, and just the right touch. Whatever the project might be, it can feel a bit nerve-wracking, and also maybe a tad awkward as you're most likely in your home. Let’s walk through how to navigate a self-tape that you'll feel proud of.

What is theatrical licensing and why is it important? Check out our for guide to how licensing works and view an updating list of new shows to license!

Do you know which Hollywoods stars will perform on Broadway this season? Check out a full list of household names the will arrive for the spring 2026 season here!

Check out some tips to ensure you are the best possible audience member when attending a Broadway show.

Looking for the perfect Broadway-themed yearbook quote? We've rounded up 80 different lines and lyrics from the biggest shows on Broadway that would look great next to your yearbook picture for high school or elementary schools!

Visit our list of the best musicals & shows you can watch from home! We've got you covered with all the must-sees on streaming sites including Tony-award winners, favorite stars and top performances.

The following bits of advice and at-the-piano and behind-the-table wisdom have been distilled from my 30+ years of playing auditions. While I have written a lot of words, a lot of prose, one thing to keep in mind is that auditioning is a three-step process.

Building and perfecting a resume can be a tedious, confusing task. It's full of random questions like 'what credits should I list first?', 'why will the spacing on this document not work the way I want it to?', and 'what even IS a special skill?'

Want to get a slot at the next Equity or Non-equity auditions in NYC, but don't know where to start? BroadwayWorld has got you covered. You and many others believe you can be the next acting sensation, but at the moment, it doesn't seem like it, thanks to the obstacles that have stood in your way. Fortunately, this isn't how your story ends.

The age old struggle for a non-equity actor is how to get seen at an EPA (Equity Principal Audition) or ECC (Equity Chorus Call). These auditions are the stepping stones for breaking into the industry, without them casting offices would never have any new individuals to introduce to directors and producers. EPAs and ECCs may be time consuming and feel thankless, but a good EPA/ECC audition could change someone's entire career trajectory. Anyone who is serious about performing in commercial theater in the city knows the importance of getting up at some godforsaken hour, trekking to Pearl Studios, and putting their name on a list that may or may not ever end up in the casting director's hands.

Auditioning can be stressful and exhausting, so to help we've compiled an list of the most common mistakes and how to avoid them. So whether you are auditioning for things professionally or at a community theater level take a look at the list below to make sure you aren't making any mistakes that could potentially cost you the job.

When going into an open call audition - be it for a play, musical, dance show, or just a local community theatre production - being prepared and knowing what to expect can put you on top. In this guide, we outline 20 tips to help you get ahead at your next audition.