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Everyone’s favorite holiday classic, Nutcracker Rouge by Company XIV, hits the stage again this season at Bushwick’s Théâtre XIV. The show, now running for 16 years, returns to tantalize its guests with a 12-week limited engagement in the unassuming warehouse-style building, where everyone on the naughty list is rewarded with an impressive mix of acrobatics, dance, and theatrical performances.

Following 25 years of producing multidisciplinary arts programming, uplifting historically excluded stories, and fostering connections through the art of story, Mirror Stage has announced it will be sunsetting operations and active programming.

8Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 8, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

2026 marks Stage One’s 50th anniversary of supporting Theatre Producers, particularly those with a strong focus on entrepreneurship and those who have been traditionally underrepresented in the industry. 

Interview with USA Today bestselling author, voice-over artist, actor, and self-identified world-hopper, Kiri Callaghan, on her new book 'The Hearth Witch’s Guide to Magic & Murder.'

In an age of transphobic fearmongering about any drag queen daring to perform in front of children, acknowledging the fact that British family entertainment has always been queer feels more important than ever. He’s Behind You takes this one step further, extending the concept of queer adult panto to its full, glorious potential.

It sounds like the goal of every girl at the beginning of a romcom (that or being so weird because of her oh-so-uncool glasses.) Finding times to celebrate your wins is essential to continue on your path, especially if your path leads to the theater.

PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL opened today in the West End, with the musical making its world premiere at the Savoy Theatre — what did critics think of the new production?

I am someone who has always prided myself on hard work and commitment to my projects, so having to step back and not give my 100% for the first time ever is terrifying. It’s hard enough being in so much pain at any given time, but when it starts making you question who you are, it’s easy to spiral. 

I am thankful for the consistency of my pre-college years but looking back at my transition to college, I realize I had wrapped myself in all that consistency like a protective blanket.

There’s nothing like a burst of Disney magic to bring brightness to Vancouver, and DISNEY ON ICE presents LET’S DANCE did exactly that at the Pacific Coliseum. The arena lifted as soon as the lights dropped, matched by a warm holiday sing-along that set the tone for a night built on movement and music. The show moved quickly, pulling families into an atmosphere shaped by colour, rhythm, and constant interaction. 

This year has helped me as an artist in many ways I never would have thought possible. I truly cannot wait to see what happens in the next five hundred twenty-five thousand, six hundred minutes.

The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm), has announced that Executive Director Jason Cabral will be leaving the organization after a successful two and a half years to pursue new creative and professional goals.

Just as fall slowly changes the air, I've learned that change doesn't always happen in big moments, but rather in small changes and quiet in-betweens when I can catch my breath and refill my well

BroadwayWorld chats with Bay Area favorite Heather Orth who is appearing as Cinderella's Stepmother in Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine's 'Into the Woods' at San Francisco Playhouse through January 17th.

From award-winning Broadway marketing campaigns and fresh digital viewing options for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to updates on tax credits and Tony eligibility, the industry continues to adapt on multiple fronts. Regional and national stories examine how institutions are navigating political scrutiny and how artists across the country are sustaining their work amid financial pressures. Internationally, major regulatory changes in the U.K. signal further shifts in how audiences access live performance.

South Florida's favorite holiday tradition is back! Mouse King: The Untold Story of The Nutcracker, the family-favorite musical created by Sesame Street veteran Noel MacNeal and award-winning composer Jim Camacho, returns to the Mandelstam Theater this December.

In the past few theater seasons, Sehnaz Dirik has enhanced her reputation for playing strong women.

wild project have purchased the building at 195 East 3rd Street, permanently solidifying their artistic home in the East Village of New York City. Learn more here!

New Jersey Repertory Company has announced its 2026 Mainstage Season — a year of intimate, muscular storytelling that dives into reinvention, reckoning, genius, and the tangled threads of family history.

Next month, J.B. Priestley’s beloved comedy, When We Are Married, will open at the Donmar Warehouse. Directed by Tim Sheader, the play follows three couples in a small Yorkshire town as their lives are turned upside down by a shocking revelation. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Jim Howick, who plays Herbert Soppitt in When We Are Married. We discussed how he first got started in the world of theatre, what made him want to be a part of this production, and what he hopes audiences take away from the play.

“The Strangers” is the kind of production that invites discussion; some will love its chaos, others may resist it, but Chalk Circle Collective handles its complexity with ambition and clarity.

John Drea is currently making his Broadway debut as James/Kenny algonside Laurie Metcalf, Micah Stock, and more in Samuel D. Hunter's Little Bear Ridge Road. BroadwayWorld interviewed Drea about making his Broadway deubt.

New York City is home to a wide range of holiday attractions beyond its most famous seasonal destinations. From specialty pop-ups and historic venues to neighborhood light displays and winter markets, these hidden gems offer distinct ways to experience the city during December. Learn more about NYC's lesser-known locations and events across the five boroughs.

All theater tells a story, that’s its timeless magic. Whether through a musical or a monologue, performance has always been a mirror to humanity. But there’s something uniquely powerful about a cabaret with a purpose that lies beyond entertainment.