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New York City Ballet Wage Talks Center Stage as THE NUTCRACKER Curtain Set to Rise
by Elizabeth Blosfield - Oct 31, 2025


Sara Mearns is in the spotlight as a principal dancer at New York City Ballet, where she has spent the past two decades of her career. Yet, even at the top of her field, she relies on off-season gigs to cover New York rent on a 37-week contract.

Aya Cash, Rachael Stirling & Elliot Levey Join John Lithgow in GIANT on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 15, 2025


John Lithgow leads an exciting cast, including Aya Cash, in GIANT on Broadway, starting March 11, 2026. Get your tickets now!

Video: Watch the Trailer for Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne Theater Documentary THIS PLACE MATTERS! TEN CHIMNEYS
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 9, 2025


The official trailer has debuted for This Place Matters! Ten Chimneys, the new documentary spotlighting influential theater couple Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. Check out the trailer, which features interviews with Joel Grey, Jason Alexander, Tyne Daly, Phylicia Rashad, Alfred Molina, and more. 

Photos: Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne Documentary THIS PLACE MATTERS! TEN CHIMNEYS Premieres
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 7, 2025


A new documentary entitled This Place Matters! Ten Chimneys premiered on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!

Alon Kariv Wins The Bad Kissingen Piano Olympiad 2025
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2025


Rising young Israeli pianist, 26-year-old Alon Kariv has won the Kissinger Sommer Internationales Musikfestival's KlavierOlymp 2025. Learn more about him here!

New Cast Joins THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA; Vanessa Williams and Show Extend Run
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2025


After a first year in the West End, becoming the fastest selling show in the Dominion's history, The Devil Wears Prada will welcome in new runway-ready cast members this October, as the show announces another extension. Meet all of the new cast members.

THIS PLACE MATTERS! TEN CHIMNEYS Film to Premiere at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025


A new documentary entitled This Place Matters! Ten Chimneys is set to premiere at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City. Learn more about the film here!

BroadwayWorld Goes Global: News Now Available in Five Languages
by Team BWW - Sep 8, 2025


International tourists are at the heart of New York City’s vibrant theatre industry, fueling Broadway, Off-Broadway, and the city’s entertainment scene. With travel facing new challenges in recent years, BroadwayWorld has taken steps to make the theatre world more welcoming than ever.

Alex Borstein, Janeane Garofalo and More to Perform at The Den Theatre in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2025


The Den Theatre today announced upcoming October 2025 shows at the theatre's Wicker Park stages, including Alex Borstein, Janeane Garofalo and more. See the full lineup here!

Nikki Snelson Will Direct Theatre By The Sea's HEARTBREAK HOTEL
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 16, 2025


 In celebration of 92 years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to present Heartbreak Hotel, the stage musical which celebrates the life and music of Elvis Presley. Heartbreak Hotel will be presented from August 20 – September 14, 2025.

Cher To Release 'The Farewell Tour' Live Album for the First Time on Digital; Listen to a Track Now
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 8, 2025


Cher will release her classic concert album, The Farewell Tour, on 2LP Vinyl and streaming platforms for the first time ever on September 26, 2025. Listen to a track from the album now.

Stars You May Not Have Known Were in MAMMA MIA!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2025


Mamma Mia! is back on Broadway! As we celebrate the homecoming of this iconic Broadway staple, we're taking a look back on some of the notable stars who have appeared in various productions of Mamma Mia! around the world!

Christopher Rudd and More to be Featured in New Victory Dance: Program C
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2025


New Victory Dance Program C has officially begun, featuring choreography by Christopher Rudd (RudduR Dance), and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!

Boston Arts Festival Returns For 22nd Year With More Than 50 Local Artists
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2025


The Boston Arts Festival is back with more than 50 artists taking over Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park. The annual celebration of all things art first launched in 2003.

Al Hirschfeld Event Coming to Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea Tomorrow
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 25, 2025


This Saturday July 26, the Hamptons Summer Songbook at LTV Studios invites audiences to experience Broadway as seen through the pen of Al Hirschfeld in a special one-night-only event with renowned author and curator David Leopold and featuring Eric Comstock and Barbara Fasano.

Cynthia Erivo to Narrate New Audiobook of Gregory Maguire's ELPHIE
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 24, 2025


Cynthia Erivo, who stars as Elphaba in the big-screen adaptation of Wicked, has recorded an audiobook for Elphie, Maguire's prequel novel, which was released in March. The new audiobook will be available on July 29.

Broadway Actor Michael James Leslie Has Passed Away
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2025


BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn of the passing of Broadway actor Michael James Leslie. Learn more about Michael James Leslie's life and career on BroadwayWorld.

Bucks County Playhouse Education to Offer Summer Classes
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2025


Bucks County Playhouse has revealed the lineup of education programs being offered this summer. Classes will take place in Lambertville Hall. Learn how to attend.

Movie Night at Fenway Park Returns with Screening of ELF
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 17, 2025


The latest edition of “Movie Night at Fenway Park,” presented by Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, will take place on Thursday, July 31, featuring the 2003 holiday film, Elf.

THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT to be Presented at Odyssey Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2025


Five powerhouse performers take the stage in a bold new revival of Stephen Adly Guirgis' electrifying play, The Motherf**cker with the Hat at Odyssey Theatre. Learn more!

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Will Transfer to the West End
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2025


Following its run at Leeds Playhouse last summer, Melting Pot has announced that the stage adaptation of the Paranormal Activity films will haunt the West End this winter when it transfers to The Ambassadors Theatre for a 12-week season.

BroadwayWorld Launches the All-New Games Center Featuring Broadway Trivia & More
by BWW Staff - Jul 8, 2025


BroadwayWorld, the leading source for theatre news and entertainment, has officially launched the BroadwayWorld Games Center, a brand-new destination for interactive Broadway-themed games designed for theatre fans of all ages.

New Work by Robert Schenkkan and More Set for TheatreWorks' New Works Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2025


Hundreds of lovers of new theatre will gather this summer for an advance look at tomorrow’s hits at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s 22nd Annual New Works Festival. Learn more!

LORD NIL: 7 DEADLY SINS to Have New York Premiere at Stage 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2025


This summer international escape artist Lord Nil arrives in New York for a strictly limited world-premiere six week engagement of Lord Nil: 7 Deadly Sins at Stage 42.

A History of Pop Music Bio-Musicals
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 29, 2025


Just In Time’s origin story as well as overall conceit has much in common with one of Broadway’s very first jukebox musicals, which was ahead of its time. In 1985, Leader of the Pack, telling the story of pop singer-songwriter Ellie Greenwich, opened at the Ambassador on Broadway. Learn all about pop music bio-musicals here!

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