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Good news! Tony nominated actor Colman Domingo is officially the voice of the Cowardly Lion in Wicked: For Good. The news was confirmed by the Wicked account in a new video of the actor surrounded by stuffed animals of the character. 

Bedlam has once again extended the world premiere of Emily Breeze’s Are the Bennet Girls Ok?, adapted from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, staged by Bedlam Artistic Director Eric Tucker. 

Due to popular demand, Kiln Theatre has announced a further extension of the world premiere of new musical Coven, with music and lyrics by Rebecca Brewer and Grammy Award winning Daisy Chute, and book by Rebecca Brewer.

Saturday morning, we're excited to report news from Equity that one deal has been tenatively reached. Learn more about the deal and what it means for the chances of a Broadway Strike.

The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) has announced a new play development initiative dedicated to adapting non-theatrical works — including novels, poetry, and film — into original stage productions.

Lin-Manuel Miranda gave commuters an impromptu concert at Grand Central. Watch a video of Miranda playing some of his greatest hits on the piano, including songs from Hamilton and Encanto.

Catch Arnold Schwarzenegger's exclusive interview on REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER, airing October 17, alongside Andrew Ross Sorkin and Mark Cuban.

The cast recording for Jamie Lloyd's production of EVITA starring Rachel Zegler will be released next week! The album also features Diego Andres Rodriguez, James Olivas, Aaron Lee Lambert and Bella Brown.

Horizon Theatre Rep continues its German Plays from the 1910s & 1920s streaming series with THE TRANSFIGURATION by Ernst Toller, directed, conceived, and designed by Rafael De Mussa.

You can now get a first look at rehearsal photos for The Public Theater’s world premiere play INITIATIVE, written by Emerging Writers Group alumnus Else Went and directed by Emma Rosa Went.

M+, Asia’s global museum of contemporary visual culture in the West Kowloon Cultural District (WestK) in Hong Kong, will present Zao Wou-Ki: Master Printmaker. Learn more here!

Andrew Lloyd Webber is commending Lady Gaga after attending a recent performance of her Mayhem Ball tour, acknowledging her tribute to the Phantom of the Opera while singing her A Star Is Born smash hit, 'Shallow.'

This Christmas, Birmingham Royal Ballet will present two beloved productions of The Nutcracker in both Birmingham and London. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

We had the opportunity to interview Brian about his career, all that is going on at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey and the upcoming show, 'Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.'

The Broadway production contract has officially expired, leaving both Actors Equity Association (actors) and Local 802 (Broadway musicians) in heated negotiations with the Broadway League for a fair working contract. Find out all of the latest!

A new musical based on the pop group AQUA is headed to the stage! The group has given approval for their music and story to be transformed into an original musical – AQUA THE MUSICAL.

The Palace Theater’s 2nd Act storytelling series continues October 21 with Bob Burns, Director of Waterbury’s Mattatuck Museum, sharing how his early passion for theater shaped his journey into nonprofit leadership.

Haley Swindal, the granddaughter of former New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner and producer of Damn Yankees at Arena Stage, has raised $1.8 million to support the production. Learn more!

Synergy Theatre Projectt's commission hits hard, but will it hit the right people?

 In a powerful launch to the season, American innovation meets Italian grandeur as Palm Beach Symphony's 2025-2026 Masterworks Series opens with pianist Shelly Berg and Music Director Gerard Schwarz

International violinist Timothy Chooi has recently been honored with the loan of the Stradivarius 1714 “Dolphin” violin from the Nippon Music Foundation in Tokyo, Japan.

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Jasmine Cephas Jones and more. See the full lineup here!

Christopher Jackson departs HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway next month. His last performance as 'Davis' will be on November 9.

This week features a one-on-one interview with comedian Louis C.K. and a panel discussion with CNN political commentator Van Jones and New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman.

Musiqa’s 2025 Emerging Composer Commission winner is Justin Weiss, a composer and conductor whose work has been recognized. Learn more about the recipients here!