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Video: New Trailer Teases Extended Audra McDonald Concert Featuring 'Rose's Turn'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2026


Later this month, an extended version of Audra McDonald's London Palladium concert will be available to stream on National Theatre at Home. Watch a new trailer for the recording now.

Who Are Broadway Theaters Named After?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 29, 2026


Our 41 Broadway theaters provide a home for every production that hits the Great White Way. From our oldest continually operating Broadway house, the Lyceum, to our newest reopened and functioning Broadway house, the Hudson, the Broadway theaters are all located in midtown Manhattan. Who are all of our current Broadway houses named for...? 

Dance on Camera Festival Unveils 2026 Film Line-Up
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 8, 2026


Dance on Camera and Symphony Space have unveiled the 54th edition of Dance on Camera Festival, running from February 6–9, 2026. All films screen at Symphony Space’s Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater. 

Review Roundup: ANNA CHRISTIE Starring Michelle Williams and Tom Sturridge
by Gillian Blum - Dec 14, 2025


What did critics think of ANNA CHRISTIE, running at Brooklyn's St. Ann's Warehouse, directed by Thomas Kail, and starring Michelle Williams and Tom Sturridge?

The Iconic Rock Musical HAIR Shines Anew in a Grand Brazilian Revival
by Claudio Erlichman - Nov 13, 2025


The iconic rock musical Hair is back in a bold new Brazilian production directed by Charles Möeller and Claudio Botelho. Opening at São Paulo’s BTG Pactual Hall, the show celebrates the spirit of the 1960s counterculture — peace, love, and rebellion — through powerful anthems like Aquarius and Let the Sunshine In. With a cast of 30 led by Rodrigo Simas and Eduardo Borelli, this vibrant staging fuses rock, poetry, and raw emotion to explore freedom, identity, and protest in a turbulent era. Nearly six decades after its debut, Hair still pulses with youthful defiance and idealism, inviting audiences to sing, reflect, and feel the rhythm of a revolution that never truly ended.

THE TRUTH ABOUT BLAYDS Comes to the Finborough Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025


The Truth About Blayds will open at the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season in September. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

The History of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 7, 2025


A new version of the classic, The Pirates of Penzance, is currently commanding the stage at Roundabout’s Todd Haimes Theatre on 42nd Street—formerly the American Airlines and before that, the Selwyn. This revisal of the beloved show is titled: Pirates! The Penzance Musical.

National Museum Announces Dynamic New Winter And Summer 2025 Program MR SQUIGGLE And KOREAN CULTURAL WAVE
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2025


Announcing its 2025 Winter and Summer exhibition program, the Museum will present a major show starring Australian TV icon Mr Squiggle, followed by a deep-dive into  the phenomenon of the Korean cultural ‘wave’, in Hallyu! The Korean Wave, from the renowned Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London. 

Audra McDonald Becomes Most Tony-Nominated Performer in History with GYPSY
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2025


Audra McDonald has broken a new Tony record, becoming the most-nominated performer in Broadway history. Her nomination as the iconic Mama Rose in the latest production of Gypsy marks the 11th for the performer, following her 2023 nomination for Ohio State Murders. 

Finnish National Opera And Ballet Announces 2025/2026 Season
by Joshua Wright - Mar 26, 2025


The Finnish National Opera and Ballet has announced its 2025–2026 season which features new contemporary operas, romantic ballet gems, and pulsating street dance The Opera and Ballet season 2025–2026 is a celebration of emotions. We move from one extreme to another, from dark tones towards light and vice versa.

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Audra McDonald Stop By THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT Tonight
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2025


The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will welcome two Broadway icons to its stage tonight as Lin-Manuel Miranda and Audra McDonald stop by the show!

Tickets on Sale Now for JUDY COLLINS AND FRIENDS at The Town Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2025


Legendary Judy Collins will present a star-studded 85th birthday celebration Judy Collins and Friends: 85 Years of Music and Protest at The Town Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: SAMUEL VINCENT AUBUCHAN & FRIENDS Sing Burt Bacharach with Joy at Green Room 42
by Rob Lester - Dec 4, 2024


Samuel Vincent Aubuchon and friends sing songs from yesteryear with energy and fondness. The Burt Bacharach tunes in this 12/3 show bring nostalgia and smiles.

Review: DEATHTRAP at Spotlighters Is a Self-Referential, Funny, and Sometimes Scary Delight
by Jack L. B. Gohn - Nov 18, 2024


Hall of Mirrors. Self-referential. Meta. All of these terms might be used to supplement the general category of Thriller into which Deathtrap, Ira Levin’s 1978 Broadway hit currently being resurrected at Spotlighters, fits. Yes, the play is (as a thriller should be) about lethal relationships and scary surprises.

Broadway Buying Guide: November 18, 2024- MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Arrives on Broadway
by Team BWW - Nov 18, 2024


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, November 18, 2024.

Meet the Cast of GYPSY, Now on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024


GYPSY is coming back to Broadway, starring Audra McDonald! The production begins previews at Broadway’s newly renovated Majestic Theatre. Meet the cast of GYPSY here!

Broadway Buying Guide: November 11, 2024- Audra McDonald returns in GYPSY
by Team BWW - Nov 11, 2024


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, November 11, 2024.

Broadway Buying Guide: November 4, 2024- SWEPT AWAY Arrives on Broadway
by Team BWW - Nov 4, 2024


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, November 4, 2024.

Broadway Buying Guide: October 14, 2024- OUR TOWN, GYPSY, and More
by Team BWW - Oct 14, 2024


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, October 14, 2024.

Danny Burstein Will Join Audra McDonald in GYPSY
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 19, 2024


Tony Award Winner Danny Burstein will star as “Herbie” opposite six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald “Rose” in GYPSY. We have all of the details here!

How Often Do Writers Play in the Orchestra for Their Own Musicals
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 15, 2024


This time, the reader question was: I know sometimes writers perform in their own shows… but How Often Do Writers Play in the Orchestra for Their Own Musicals on Broadway?

How Often Do Broadway Theatre Names Change?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 25, 2024


This time, the reader question was: How often do Broadway theatre names change? 

Library of Congress Reveals Recipients of 2024 Music Commissions From Koussevitzky Foundation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2024


The Library of Congress has revealed the recipients of the 2024 music commissions from the Koussevitzky Foundation, supporting new works by contemporary composers.

Meet Audra McDonald With Two Tickets to GYPSY Through Charity Buzz Auction
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2024


Bid for a chance to meet six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald in an exclusive auction event. Proceeds will support arts education programs. Learn how to bid!

Bard Music Festival To Present BERLIOZ AND HIS WORLD This August
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2024


The Bard Music Festival will present a celebration of French Romantic composer Berlioz with 11 themed concerts, 5 livestreams, and more, starting August 9.

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