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I am continuously mesmerised by theatre-makers’ abilities to deliver fresh and novel adaptations of Shakespeare plays. This feminist, gender-swapping retelling of HAMLET is such an adaptation. It is sublime – one of the best shows I have ever seen at the Masque Theatre.

Brave New World Repertory Theatre is presenting Eugene O'Neill's A Moon for the Misbegotten for eight immersive outdoor performances using the exteriors of two historic Brooklyn houses as backdrop.

With about a month left of its Hollywood run, BroadwayWorld sat down with John Skelley, who plays the adult Harry Potter in the show, to try and get the scoop on the show's secrets.

Two of the most famous lawyers in modern history are Ross Cellino Jr. and Steve Barnes. A hilarious dark comedy about the law partners, titled Cellino v. Barnes, has been running off-Broadway since last summer, starring Eric William Morris and Noah Weisberg and written by Mike B. Breen and David Rafailedes. 

You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown, the 14th animated Peanuts special, will receive its first-ever release of Vince Guaraldi's complete soundtrack. The full soundtrack album includes the original 16 cues that comprise the score of the special.

Summerhall Arts has launched its inaugural festival programme, and the 14th to take place in the now iconic Summerhall building this August. Learn more here!

The Episcopal Actors' Guild has announced that the Barbour Playwrights Award will return for its eighteenth year this June. Learn more about the upcoming festival here!

A strange, insistent music is coming back to Broadway. BroadwayWorld has just learned that Lincoln Center Theater will soon present Ragtime at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre. Performances begin September 26. Member onsale May 13. Public onsale May 28.

Coming to Theatre Raleigh to perform in concert this Saturday night is Carmen Cusack. She returns returns to the area after starring as Annie in last season's Bull Durham: The Musical.

Lewin Productions will present private, by-invitation only industry presentations of Going Bacharach: The Songs of an Icon, a new revue created by Will Friedwald, Adrian Galante, Tedd Firth and Jack Lewin, and directed by Bill Castellino.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 5, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend!

For Roman Shabanov, disco is a cultural movement, a way of life, and a story still being written. Shabanov dedicated over two decades to elevate disco dance, from underground flair to a global stage, as a well-known coach, judge, and performer

NextStop Theatre Company has announced its 2025/26 season—the first fully programmed by Producing Artistic Director, Heather Lanza, who joined the company in the fall of 2024.

Queer Theatre has announced Adèle Anderson as their newest patron. The Olivier award-nominated actress and singer joins an esteemed panel of benefactors, that includes Sir Stephen Fry, to support Queer Theatre's outstanding mission of enriching the LGBTQIA+ theatre community. 

In 2025, as the EVANGELION series marks its 30th anniversary, the highly acclaimed Evangelion Wind Symphony from Japan will make its North American debut with performances in three cities—Toronto, Irving, and Los Angeles.

After over a decade of planning and construction, Soho Theatre Walthamstow is officially opening on Friday 2 May. Before the doors open to the public, we had the chance to speak with Sam Hansford, one of the Co-Executive Directors of Soho Theatre Walthamstow. We discussed his journey with Soho Theatre, what it has been like to be a part of this project and even what he’s most looking forward to about the opening!

Melinda (Mel) Maddox is a true industry vet with over two decades of experience in bar and hospitality management, including a decade of distillery operations and production management.

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. The lineup includes Tom Kitt featuring Ariana DeBose, plus more! 

Carnegie Hall will present the release of NYO Jazz's first live album and second full-length album, Live in Johannesburg. Learn more about the upcoming album here!

Green Space has announced a diverse roster of artists for its signature program Take Root, featuring work by our 2024-2025 D.I.G. Residency Artists, May 15th - 18th at 8pm.

What did our critic think of FERTILE GROUND 2025 ROUNDUP #2 at Various?

National Black Theatre (NBT) in association with The Flea Theater has announced the cast and creative team for the NYC premiere of Chiaroscuro. Performances run May 27 - June 22 at The Flea Theater.

This time, the reader question was: How often do legit Broadway plays and musicals include live animals in their companies? Can you name some recent examples of animals in Broadway shows?

The moral dilemma at the center of one of the greatest dramas of all-time comes to life on Broadway in John Proctor is the Villain, now on Broadway! The new play stars Stranger Things breakout, Sadie Sink. Read the reviews!

The South Carolina New Play Festival has unveiled its season lineup for 2025. The 4th annual festival will take place over four days, transforming Greenville, South Carolina into a hub of theatrical innovation from Thursday, August 7- Sunday, August 10.