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Spotlight on Plays: April 2026
by Team BWW - Apr 1, 2026


Spring has sprung, and with it's arrival, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zany comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in April 2026.

More Than 1,700 Shows Added For Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026


A second batch of shows for this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been announced, bringing the current total number on sale for 2026 to 2,083. Learn more here!

Glasgow Film Festival 2026 Announces Full Programme
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jan 21, 2026


The festival runs from 25 February to 8 March in Glasgow.

Ensemble For These Times Reveals Pianists For its E4TT/RMF New Music Piano Summit
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025


Award-winning SF contemporary chamber group Ensemble for These Times has announced the guest pianists for its E4TT/RMF New Music Piano Summit. Learn more here!

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.

Freeform Schedule: '30 Days of Disney' November Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 6, 2025


Discover the Freeform schedule for '30 Days of Disney' this November, packed with beloved Disney films and holiday favorites. Don't miss out!

What's Next for the Ed Sullivan Theatre?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 20, 2026


The Late Show with Stephen Colbert has been taped at the Ed Sullivan Theatre located on Broadway between 53rd and 54th Streets since it began in 2015. Before the Broadway-loving Colbert took over The Late Show, the host was David Letterman, who ruled late night from 1993 onward via his perch at 1697 Broadway.

Bob Dylan Center Partners with New York University on 'How Many Roads' Exhibit
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 23, 2025


The Bob Dylan Center and New York University have announced The Gallatin Galleries as the destination for a special adaptation of the center’s exhibition, “How Many Roads: Bob Dylan and his Changing Times, 1961–1964.” 

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!

24 Theater Books for Your Summer 2025 Reading List
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 6, 2025


Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 24 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Summer 2025 reading list.

Who Are the Most Tony-Nominated People of All Time?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 18, 2025


This time, the reader question was: Who Are the Most Tony-Nominated People of All Time? Audra McDonald now holds the record for the most-nominated performer, but do you know who has the most ever?

Burton Cummings to Embark on North American Tour
by Josh Sharpe - May 6, 2025


Burton Cummings, lead singer of The Guess Who and successful solo artist, has announced a North American tour beginning this summer. The tour will feature songs from Burton's latest album, A Few Good Moments, along with hits from The Guess Who and his solo career.

An In-Depth History of the Orpheum Theatre
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 9, 2025


Some of the shows that the Orpheum has been best known for are Stomp, which ran there for an astounding 29 years, from 1994 to 2023, and the original production of Little Shop of Horrors which spent over five years at the theater from 1982 to 1987. 

PRIMA FACIE, MACBETH, And More National Theatre Live Screenings Announced At Shakespeare Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2025


Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced National Theatre Live screenings coming to Harman Hall this February. Kicking off the month of screenings is The Donmar Warehouse production of Macbeth: David Tennant & Cush Jumbo.

Review: MARY POPPINS at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Charlie Thomas - Dec 6, 2024


What holiday season can be claimed as complete without a Disney musical, right?  While one can tick that box with the opening of “Moana 2” at the local movie house, there is nothing like a live performance to energize those merry-making juices.  Palm Canyon Theatre provides that much needed “spoon full of sugar” into their magically musical punch bowl of fun, “Mary Poppins”.

Founding Artistic Director of South Coast Repertory Martin Benson Dies at 87
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2024


 South Coast Repertory has announced the passing of Founding Artistic Director Martin Benson on Saturday, Nov. 30 at the age of 87. Read the full obituary here.

'BILL EVANS IN NORWAY' 1970 Recording Set for Release via Elemental Music
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 17, 2024


Elemental Music will release Bill Evans in Norway, a brilliant 1970 trio concert captured at the Kongsberg Jazz Festival, as an exclusive RSD Black Friday two-LP set on Nov. 29.

Paul Mescal in STREETCAR, Whitney White's MACBETH IN STRIDE & More Play BAM
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 11, 2024


BAM has revealed its 2025 Winter Spring Season, featuring Paul Mescal in A Streetcar Named Desire, Whitney White's Macbeth in Stride, and more. Learn more about the full lineup here!

The Billie Holiday Theatre Launches Inaugural BLACK NARRATIVE A Theater Series
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2024


As a part of its 2024-25 Season, The Billie Holiday Theatre - one of the nation's preeminent arts and culture organizations - will launch the inaugural “Black Narrative” theater series.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Begins At Palo Alto Players In November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2024


Experience this beloved musical again, or for the first time! Palo Alto Players continues its 94th season by bringing the family classic FIDDLER ON THE ROOF to the Lucie Stern Theater.

Freeform's '30 Days of Disney' Returning This November
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 8, 2024


“30 Days of Disney” will return in November of 2024 with themed weeks that make it easy to kick back and enjoy the magic of Disney with friends and family. The programming event features a lineup of beloved films from the entire Walt Disney catalog, including Disney Animated classics, Disney-Pixar films, and modern fan favorites. Take a look at the full lineup!

Review: BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS WITH GLENN ROSENBLUM Part 1 at CVRep
by Gilmore Rizzo - Jul 22, 2024


When you can hear a room audibly smile, then you know you are in the presence of Glenn Rosenblum. He’s charming, clever, witty, playfully spills the Tea, shows off his encyclopedic knowledge regarding all things Broadway, and displays his utmost respect for this genre of entertainment. 

Review Roundup: Did Imelda Staunton Delight in HELLO, DOLLY! at The London Palladium?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 19, 2024


What did the critics think of Dominic Cooke's long-delayed production?

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 10, 2024
by - Jul 10, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 10, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Review: Hello, Jodi! It's a Match Made in Heaven with Encore! Performing Arts in HELLO, DOLLY!
by Albert Gutierrez - Jun 21, 2024


Encore! Performing Arts’ production of HELLO, DOLLY! leans heavily into the relentless optimism and good time that’s made the musical a classic. They’ve crafted together a show which takes advantage of every aspect of its production, from the costumes to the orchestrations to the simple power of a Look from the lead.

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