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What happens after Happily Ever After, after all? In Sondheim and Lapine’s beloved musical retelling of the Grimm classics, a parade of familiar folktale figures find their way “Into the Woods” and try to get home before dark—under the guidance of Mark Lamos, who dazzled us with A Little Night Music in 2008. What did the critics think of Jordan Fein's revival?

Kristin Chenoweth returned to the Queen of Versailles on Sunday after injuring her knees and neck after a performance last week. She took to Instagram to share that she was returning to the show after Sherie Rene Scott had stepped in for her.

Fond memories erupt when we read the news about the Return of Disney's TARZAN at the STAGE NEUE FLORA in Hamburg. It's been a while since we followed the search for Tarzan and Jane in a Casting Show, filled with so many talented, aspiring artists. Vienna's Reign Opera Ghost, Anton Zetterholm, Winner of the TV-Competition, went out to be the first to wear the famous loincloth, followed by many other familiar faces. One of them is Alexander Klaws (the first to win the German Casting Show Deutschland sucht den Superstar), who returns to the role for selected dates only*.

Tony Award-winner Kristin Chenoweth is back on Broadway in the new musical The Queen of Versailles. She stars as real-life socialite Jacqueline “Jackie” Siegel in the show, and recently stopped by CBS Mornings to talk all about it. Watch the interview now.

Long-time President and CEO J.L. “Lynn” Singleton will leave that position and as of January 1, 2026, General Manager Alan J. Chille will take the helm as President and CEO of PPAC.

Running December 8-22 at the historic Gene Frankel Theatre in NoHo, Gene Frankel Theatre Festival will feature approximately 100 artists showcasing a diverse range of voices and stories.

The queen's reign has begun! Tony and Emmy Award Winner Kristin Chenoweth has officially returned to Broadway in The Queen of Versailles, which is now open at the St. James Theatre. Let's see what the New York theatre critics are saying about the new musical...

Joining Emmy and Tony Award-winner Billy Crudup and Olivier Award-winner Denise Gough are Billy Howle, Rosa Salazar, Simon Chandler, James Doherty, Misha Handley, Joshua Hill, Jonah Russell, Rebecca Lee and Tim Steed.

Take a trip down memory lane with our 40 favorite parade performances of years gone by! The Parade is known for bringing may of our favorite Broadway shows and performances to the small screen and our editors have battled it out to pick their favorites. 

Kristin Chenoweth is addressing rumors that she and Idina Menzel 'did not get along' during Wicked. She also reveals why she chose to star in The Queen of Versailles over Death Becomes Her.

Sir Simon Rattle, Dame Harriet Walter and more leading musicians will come together in the new year for a landmark concert at the Barbican to celebrate the life and legacy of Alfred Brendel, the renowned pianist.

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.

Over the next few months, theatre is heading to Hollywood. To celebrate the release of movies like Blue Moon, Hedda, and more, BroadwayWorld has put together a guide to five new titles that are sure to appeal to Broadway fans. 

Tony Award-winner Kristin Chenoweth is back on Broadway in The Queen of Versailles, a new musical in which she stars as real-life socialite Jacqueline “Jackie” Siegel. Watch an interview with the performer, who talks about reuniting with composer Stephen Schwartz for the project.

Schmigadoon has found its leading players! Alex Brightman (Beetlejuice) and Sara Chase (The Great Gatsby) will reprise their roles of Josh Skinner and Melissa Gimble in the Broadway production of Schmigadoon! Brightman and Chase originated the roles in The Kennedy Center production earlier this year.

Performances are now underway for the Broadway premiere of The Queen of Versailles. Previews begin on October 8. Meet the cast of The Queen of Versailles here and read bios of the show's stars and cast!

Idina Menzel joins LaChanze and others on the inaugural Broadway Green Alliance Advisory Council, aiming to enhance sustainability in theater.

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!

Catch Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger's Drift at Storyhouse this autumn! Discover the cast and thrilling plot details.

In October of 2025, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Joy Woods, Adrienne Warren and more. Learn more!

Camp Rock 3 has officially been greenlit for Disney+ and Disney Channel, with Joe, Nick, and Kevin Jonas returning to their fan-favorite roles. The movie began filming this week in Vancouver.

Target is set to release Wicked: The Official Visual Companion, a tie-in book to the 2024 hit adaptation of the Broadway musical. With more than 300 full-color images, the book features extensive visual content from the first film, including Munchkinland, Shiz, and more.

The World Premiere of the play HIGH NOON, starring Emmy and Tony Award-winner Billy Crudup as Will Kane and Olivier Award-winner Denise Gough as Amy Fowler, opens in December.

Mandy Gonzalez first met Lin-Manuel Miranda when she was cast to play Nina Rosario in the 2007 off-Broadway and 2008 Broadway premieres of “In the Heights.” Born in professional respect, Gonzalez says her relationship with Miranda has since come to mean much more to her.

Just a few days before Wicked: For Good hits theaters, fans can revisit Part One of the film adaptation by picking up a copy of the official screenplay for the 2024 film. The physical edition will hit shelves on November 18 and is available to pre-order now.