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A shameful event in Eurpean history is recalled and set within its tragic context

Under the Radar has unveiled the full lineup of over 30 productions for the festival’s 21st edition. See the full programming lineup here and see how to purchase tickets!

When audiences think of theatre, their minds often go straight to the stars under the spotlight—the actors, singers, and dancers who bring stories to life on stage. But for every standing ovation, there’s an entire world of creative and technical professionals working behind the scenes to make the magic happen. From designers and directors to stagehands and dressers, these unsung heroes are the backbone of every production. Here’s a look at the essential jobs that keep the curtain rising night after night.

Swings on a playground and Broadway swings may seem worlds apart, but they share a beautiful common thread: flexibility, readiness, and the capacity to be set in motion.

Drag Races alum Ginger Minj, Jujubee, Brooke Lynn Hytes, Latrice Royale, Marcia Marcia Marcia, Monét X Change, and Symone will all appear alongside RuPaul in the first-ever theatrical feature from the RuPaul’s Drag Race universe.

How does a regional theater, limited by its stage, capture the scale of the “ship of dreams”—a floating city of steel—while simultaneously honoring the desperate intimacy of the 1,517 souls who perished? 

There is a great deal to like about the dramatization of Jane Austen’s novel Persuasion, just opened at the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company. There’s Kristina Lambdin’s stunning military dress uniforms and high-waisted Regency dresses.

Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale’s time travelling movie is given a musical theatre makeover with BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL.

The Revolutionists is an intensely funny, creative, and emotional show with a cast and production team that fully deserve a full-house every single night.

BroadwayWorld talks with Tony Award-winning Marissa Winokur and former Disney heartthrob Garrett Clayton, the director and co-star of the 5-Star Theatricals production of Hairspray in Thousand Oaks.

Ethan Slater leads an impressive cast in Marcel on the Train, a new play exploring Marcel Marceau's inspiring story at Classic Stage Company.

Pulitzer Prize Finalist Rajiv Joseph’s Gruesome Playground Injuries will return to the New York stage in a new production starring three-time Emmy Award nominee Nicholas Braun (“Succession”) and two-time Tony Award winner Kara Young.

Boston Ballet will stage George Balanchine’s Jewels November 6–16, 2025, at the Citizens Opera House. Featuring Emeralds, Rubies, and Diamonds, the three-part ballet will return to Boston for the first time in over a decade, showcasing the choreographer’s neoclassical brilliance.

While a lot has been written about two handers, a term for two-person shows, less has been penned about three-handers. Yet, three-person plays are just as common a genre on Broadway as pieces with only two players. Currently, Art, by Yasmina Reza, is receiving an all-star revival at the Music Box.

See what the critics are saying about Damn Yankees at Arena Stage! Read the reviews for the production starring Rob McClure, Ana Villafañe and more, and learn more here!

According to an interview Richard Thomas gave to DC Theater Arts, Hal Holbrook's estate asked him to consider playing Mark Twain in the one-man show that Holbrook compiled for himself back in 1954 when he was 29. Their idea was a good one; after a brief stop in DC, this excellent production has moved on to North Carolina.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 22, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited will present an upcoming Writer/Producer Virtual Speed Date set for Sunday, October 19, 2025. Learn how to join.

What did our critic think of THE SUNSET LIMITED at The Arts Factory?

Mexodus, the acclaimed new musical written and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson and directed by David Mendizábal, has officially opened at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre. See what the critics thought in our review roundup below!

With more than thirty episodes having aired so far across its three seasons, BroadwayWorld has put together an exhaustive list of all the Broadway stars we could find who have appeared in CBS' Elsbeth.

Happy Halloween, BroadwayWorld! Fire up the ghost light and sink your teeth into our tips for how to throw a singularly sensational Broadway-inspired Halloween happening that is sure to dazzle your gang of ghouls! It's showtime!

If you're a singer in need of something more than a karaoke track to show off your vocal chops, there are plenty of resources for vocalists that provide downloadable piano tracks- some of them are even free! Check out our seven favorite sites to find download-ready and custom tracks to help you sound your best!

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?'