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When Upstream Theater’s new production of An Orchard for Chekhov opens it will pair two of the finest regional actors working in theater today. Houstonian Sally Edmundson and St. Louisan J. Samuel Davis will star in the U.S. premiere of Pedro Bricio’s comedic drama. Upstream Theatre’s artistic director Philip Boehm tapped Steven K. Smith to translate Bricio’s script from Portuguese to English. Boehm will direct. Edmundson, Davis, and Boehm sat down with Broadway World to talk about bringing An Orchard for Chekhov to the stage.

BroadwayWorld chats with Lance Gardner about directing Suzan-Lori Parks' 'Sally & Tom' at Marin Theatre, where he serves as Executive Artistic Director. It runs through Sunday, November 23rd in Mill Valley, CA.

Lost love is revisited when Helen and Mark reunite to catch up on old times. Is there still a spark? Have their separate paths finally aligned? Are the things that drove them apart still an obstacle? A charming, thoughtful, and outright funny new play that just may help us find common ground in a divided world.

What if dance could transform our feelings of loneliness to those of belonging? Help us forget our own pain, albeit temporarily, and instead allow us to find a sliver of joy? Enable us to feel free and, perhaps, even feel like the most authentic version of ourselves?

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced that screen and UK stage star Luke Evans will lead the cast and make his Broadway debut in the role of  “Frank-N-Furter” in the upcoming production of Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show

My advice would be to don’t stop working on that thing. Whatever that writing project is. Feel free to become frustrated and put it away for a few weeks but keep it ticking away. I believe it’s immeasurably important for emerging writers - it is these spaces that shape the play, where mistakes can happen and solutions be found, without the pressure of a deadline or a looming opening night or financial stress. (On that note, we open 31 October at The Hampstead Theatre, please come?!)

Hamnet, The Testament of Ann Lee, Familiar Touch, and more have received nominations for the 35th edition of The Gothams. Other highlights include nominations for Ethan Hawke and Andrew Scott for their performances as Lorenz Hart and Richard Rodgers in Blue Moon.

Portland Center Stage will present Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women by Lauren Gunderson this holiday season, directed by Joanie Schultz (Frida…A Self Portrait), in co-production with Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. The adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s iconic novel will feature original music, movement, and romance, with a touch of holiday spirit.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of New Wolsey Theatre's award-winning and iconic Rock'n'Roll pantomimes with Beauty and the Beast. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

An iconic Prescott double bass constructed in the early 1800s, once owned by jazz great Scott LaFaro, has been loaned to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) by the International Society of Bassists.

With the new documentary This Place Matters! Ten Chimneys, CEO Randy Bryant aims to shed light on the rich history of Ten Chimneys and its enduring presence in the theater community.

Steven Kramer’s (Book, Music & Lyrics) new work, PHAR LAP THE ELECTRO-SWING MUSICAL is a piece of pure genius.

On 10/17, Fidelity Theatrical's SELECTIONS FROM CARRIE at Don't Tell Mama was a high school nightmare reimagined with real feeling and unforgettable performances.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 24, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Little Fish Theatre will continue its 2025-26 season with Cry It Out, Molly Smith Metzler's deeply funny and painfully honest exploration of early parenthood. Learn more!

A celebration of being bold and gloriously yourself, this year's Citizens Theatre production of Beauty and The Beast is a family-friendly and funny new take on the classic fairytale.

From Cherbourg to Rochefort: completing Demy's dream trilogy, The Young Girls of Rochefort soars on stage in Paris.

From annual traditions like New Jersey Ballet's The Nutcracker to shows featuring a flavor of country, rock and pop and jazz, MPAC will host a line-up of fun and entertaining holiday events for all tastes. Learn more!

The Courtyard Theatre has announced the launch of the first-ever Horror Festival 2025, a brand-new celebration of theatre, comedy, Halloween burlesque, spooky humour, and creativity.

International piano star Richard Clayderman returns to Australia in November 2025 with his Timeless Romance tour, featuring concerts in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney.

It is easy to “give yourself over to absolute pleasure” at Roxy’s current musical production of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, where you are drawn into a peculiar charm of Richard O’Brien’s iconic musical the very moment you step inside and wait for the excitement to unfold. 

This November, New York audiences are invited to laugh, shout, and eat pancakes with Joseph Lymous as he brings his new solo comedy Turning Tigers Into Pancakes to Dixon Place.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater announced their October 20 through November 2 lineup of shows, including The Bean Tones, Frank Catalano Quartet, Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks, and Jim Caruso's Cast Party with Billy Stritch at the piano.

The 29th Street Playwrights Collective New Works Series 2025 will present a staged reading of Winter Wheat by Michael Wells-Oakes on Monday, October 20 at 7 p.m. at the Attic Studio at The Tank.

The boy the world fell in love with on American Idol is a man, now, and he is standing tall and in the light... but he is also making the light, as evidenced in his EARTHLY DELIGHTS TOUR.