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From Churches to Banks: The Unlikely Origins of Off-Broadway Theaters
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 22, 2026


The large majority of our 41 Broadway theaters were built to be Broadway theaters. Other than the Winter Garden, which was originally a horse exchange, the Nederlander, which was originally a carpenter’s shop, and the Broadway and Lunt-Fontanne which were originally movie theaters, every current Broadway house was intended from the beginning to present Broadway shows. As for off-Broadway? The opposite is true.

Broadway Meets THE BEAUTY: A Guide to the Stage Stars in the New FX Series
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 26, 2026


From Anthony Ramos to Ben Platt, take a look at all the Broadway stars to look out for when you tune in to Ryan Murphy's new series, The Beauty. All episodes of the series are now streaming on Hulu.

Feature: Ilana Lucas Picks the Top Toronto Theatre 2025
by Ilana Lucas - Jan 5, 2026


In a world where AI increasingly tries to consume and simulate real human experiences, theatre sometimes feels like one of the last gasps of being in a room together. When we watch a show with others, respiration synchronizes, empathy increases, and information retention improves. It’s one of my favourite feelings.

Interview: Dana Zell of Children’s Musical Theater San Jose
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 26, 2025


We had the opportunity to interview Dana Zell who has served as the Managing Director of CMT for the past 10 years.

54 CELEBRATES HANUKKAH: A FESTIVAL OF WRITERS and More Set for 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2025


Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including 54 Celebrates Hanukkah, Jantzen Theatrical’s Christmas in New York and more. 

Interview: Steve Morgan of STRAIGHT NO CHASER at Palace Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Nov 16, 2025


Steve Morgan combined his head for mathematics and his heart for performing, majoring in both mathematics and music at Indiana University.

Review: New York Pops' STAGE TO SCREEN Showcases Musical Memories at Carnegie Hall
by Sharon Ellman - Oct 26, 2025


On October 24, STAGE TO SCREEN brought the music of the silver screen to life. What an amazing evening featuring the enchanting showtunes that we all know and love!

Which Pre-Broadway Tryout Theater Boasts the Most Best Musical Tony Award Winners?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 30, 2025


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.

Review: ELVIS COSTELLO'S RADIO SOUL TOUR at Palace Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Oct 13, 2025


Costello came up with an intriguing mix of crowd favorites, snarling his way through his harder edged material like “The Beat,” “(I Don’t Want to Go to) Chelsea,” and “High Fidelity” and displaying his softer side with ballads like “Almost Blue” and “Poisoned Rose.”

Danny DeVito Hosts Matilda in Concert at Royal Albert Hall
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2025


Join Danny DeVito as he hosts the 30th anniversary screening of Matilda in Concert at the Royal Albert Hall, featuring live music from the Royal Philharmonic.

United Neighborhood Houses Breaks Fundraising Record with Honoree Kevin McCollum
by Michael Major - Oct 1, 2025


Tony Award-winning Producer Kevin McCollum [RENT, Avenue Q, In The Heights] upcoming Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York)], who was honored at their annual gala, generated more revenue for the progressive advocacy organization.

Review: DOOLEY AT THE BAR at Westport Community Theatre
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Sep 22, 2025


Got plans for the last weekend in September? Change them. You must meet the renowned newspaper writer Finley Peter Dunne in Westport Community Theatre’s opening show Dooley at The Bar.

Video: Watch David and Romany Gilmour Perform ‘Between Two Points’ in New Clip From Concert Film
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 17, 2025


To mark the release of David Gilmour's live film LIVE AT THE CIRCUS MAXIMUS, ROME, a new full-song preview has been unveiled of the track ‘Between Two Points’, from the 2024 UK number one album ‘Luck and Strange’. Watch it now!

TikTok's Paloma Diamond and More Set for 54 Below September Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2025


Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paloma Diamond, Chester Gregory, and many more! See the full lineup here.

Video: Watch a Clip From David Gilmour LIVE AT THE CIRCUS MAXIMUS, ROME Concert Film
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 21, 2025


A new full-song preview from the forthcoming David Gilmour live film LIVE AT THE CIRCUS MAXIMUS, ROME has been unveiled, highlighting the title track from the 2024 UK number one album ‘Luck and Strange’. Watch it now.

Lyric Opera Unveils Details for Cherubini's MEDEA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2025


Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2025/26 Season will kick off with a searing tale of vengeance and betrayal: Cherubini’s Medea. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!

Video: Watch the Trailer for David Gilmour LIVE AT THE CIRCUS MAXIMUS, ROME Concert Film
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 6, 2025


The trailer has been released for LIVE AT THE CIRCUS MAXIMUS, ROME, the forthcoming live film from musician David Gilmour. The movie will be shown in cinemas & IMAX worldwide on 17th September for a limited time only. Watch the trailer here.

Interview: Fifty Years An Actor: The Remarkable Stage Career of Ed Romanoff
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Aug 2, 2025


“I haven’t stopped acting since I started fifty years ago, and West Side Story will be my return to Maine State Music Theatre after fourteen years,” notes Ed Romanoff.

David Gilmour's New Concert Film to Hit Global Cinemas in September
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 30, 2025


The forthcoming David Gilmour live film, LIVE AT THE CIRCUS MAXIMUS, ROME, will be shown in cinemas & IMAX worldwide on 17th September for a limited time only.

Review: Encore Performing Arts' THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
by Albert Gutierrez - Jul 26, 2025


For anyone who’s seen Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a lot of the familiar story beats remain here. However, this local production by Encore Performing Arts takes a unique approach to their mounting of this stage musical.

Breaking Down Broadway's Spookiest Musicals
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 12, 2025


This past season contained a higher than usual amount of Broadway shows involving death; in fact, Operation Mincemeat and Dead Outlaw both specifically revolved around transporting a corpse! And Death Becomes Her leans into the hilarity as two women become gorgeous living corpses before our very eyes, thanks to a touch of magic. But plays and musicals about death and its attendant macabre topics have been a part of the theatre landscape for many decades...

Chef Spotlight: George Duran, Chef and Entertainer Known for Top Cooking Shows
by Marina Kennedy - Jun 12, 2025


George Duran is a chef and entertainer. Author of Take This Dish and Twist it, known for his Food Network show Ham on the Street and most recently host of TLC’s Ultimate Cake Off. 

Who Will Win at the 2025 Tony Awards?
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 2, 2025


Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will take home the ultimate prize? BroadwayWorld has rounded up the winners of the Tony Awards, the Drama Desk Awards, the Drama League Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the last fifty years to compare winners year by year.

Tracie Thoms, Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2025


Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Tracie Thoms, Jenn Colella and more. See the full lineup here!

Gene Kelly Awards Announces Winners for 2025
by Emmy Rice - May 25, 2025


An overly-enthusiastic sold-out crowd filled the Benedum Center as Pittsburgh CLO and The Michael J. Kara Family celebrated Allegheny County’s finest high school musical theater performers at the 34th Annual Pittsburgh CLO Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater on Saturday, May 24, 2025.

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