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All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Spring 2026- A Complete Guide
by Team BWW - Mar 27, 2026


What’s happening Off-Broadway this spring? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this season. Spring 2026 is packed with exciting revivals, new works, and star-powered productions.

UK Premiere of THE SAGA OF W.D. JONES Comes to the Other Palace Studio
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2025


THE SAGA OF W.D. JONES, a queer retelling of the story of BONNIE and CLYDE, will have an exclusive one-off performance on Tuesday 20th January at 2.30pm at The Other Palace.

Review: DESIGN FOR LIVING at Head Trick Theatre
by Christopher Verleger - Nov 24, 2025


Head Trick Theatre presents “Design for Living,” Noel Coward’s brazen 1933 comedy about a bizarre love triangle between a woman and two men that illustrates the complexity and calamity of relationships while examining the role money and success play when deciding to make a commitment, whether it be sexual, emotional, or matrimonial.

Holiday Shows In NYC: A Complete 2025 Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 7, 2025


It's Christmastime in the city and with all of the holiday hustle and bustle comes a whole bunch of yuletide cheer at the theater! Check out a complete list of where you can find holiday entertainment in New York City in 2025!

Review: THE MAIDS, Donmar Warehouse
by Cheryl Markosky - Oct 22, 2025


An exhilarating new satire on social media, class and how we live in unreal worlds bursts onto the Donmar stage in a frenzy of must-see vigour. Writer/director Kip Williams – who made his West End debut with Olivier and Tony award-winning The Picture of Dorian Gray, starring Succession's Sarah Snook – returns with his bang up-to-date adaptation of Jean Genet's play based on sisters Christine and Lea Papin, who murdered their employer and her daughter in 1933.

Interview: Jenny Lyn Bader and MRS. STERN WANDERS THE PRUSSIAN STATE LIBRARY at Luna Stage
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 17, 2025


Luna Stage in West Orange, NJ is presenting Jenny Lyn Bader’s Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library, directed by Ari Laura Kreith. The show will run through November 2.

All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2025 - A Complete Guide
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025


BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!

Festive Cocktails Presented at NYC Spots and Beyond-Cheers!
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 15, 2024


With holiday reveling, shopping, shows, and touring, a cocktail is a welcome treat.  Relax and sip at these top spots in NYC, Miami and LA.  Bartenders have curated seasonal mixes that are pure perfection!

Interview: Playwright Jenny Lyn Bader and MRS. STERN WANDERS THE PRUSSIAN STATE LIBRARY
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 21, 2024


Broadwayworld had the opportunity to interview Jenny Lyn Bader about her career and the 'Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library' at 59E59 Theaters.

Two Exhibitions of the Work of Late Architect Myron Goldfinger to Open in New York
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2024


Two interrelated exhibitions celebrating the work of the late architect Myron Goldfinger will open later this month at two locations in New York. Learn more!

The York Theatre Company To Celebrate Noël Coward At I LIKE AMERICA Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2024


The York Theatre Company and The Noël Foundation has announced a one-night-only concert, 'I LIKE AMERICA,' celebrating 125 years of Noël Coward on Sunday, October 6.

Student Blog: From Page to Stage: Dramaturgy in Munich
by Student Blogger: Austin Watts - Aug 20, 2024


Prior to being cast as Hans, I had already been assigned to research him as part of my duties as a dramaturg. Naturally, as soon as I found out I would be playing the role, I consumed every piece of media related to him and his life that I could.

Interview: Debra Lyman of PINEAPPLE AND OTHER OPTIONS at Arizona Theatre Matters
by Jeanie Bishop - Jun 9, 2024


'...why not produce more plays with inclusion of older women in roles and older people in the story line? Instead the majority of theatres in my community constantly hit “replay” of plays done over and over and are always producing musicals again and again like worn out shoes.'

Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Bass Concert Hall
by Victoria Schwarz - Apr 25, 2024


As many students of history know, 1929 was the beginning of a chaotic, and often tragic, decade for the United States. Seven months after a small stock market crash and recovery on March 25, the bottom fell out.

Two World Premieres & More Set for Center REP 24-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2024


Center Repertory Company has unveiled its 57th season—an extraordinary lineup of six works to be presented September 2024 through June 2025. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Center REP Announces ARSENIC AND OLD LACE And More for 2024-25 Season Including World Premieres & More
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2024


Discover the upcoming 2024-25 season at CENTER REPERTORY COMPANY, featuring two World Premieres, a queer interpretation of a classic, and an EGOT winner's fireside chat. Also, learn about their new audience initiatives.

Carnegie Hall to Present 100+ Events as Part of Weimar Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2023


Carnegie Hall has revealed a schedule of 100+ events for the Weimar Festival, January-May 2024.

Coolidge Corner Theatre to Present 'Big Screen Debuts' Series Featuring Films by Renowned Auteurs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2023


Explore the Coolidge Corner Theatre's 'Big Screen Debuts' series, featuring the first feature films of renowned directors such as The Coen Brothers, Sofia Coppola, Barry Jenkins, David Lynch, Christopher Nolan, and Satyajit Ray. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the early works of these iconic filmmakers at the newly-expanded Coolidge theater.

Now Hiring: Head Sound Technician, Stage Manager, and More - BWW Classifieds
by - Nov 2, 2023


This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 11/2/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

SABBATH'S THEATER Extended Through Mid December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2023


Due to demand, The New Group has added two weeks for Sabbath’s Theater, adapted from the novel by Philip Roth by Ariel Levy and John Turturro.

Distinguished Composer Lowell Liebermann To Curate 'Thornwillow Concerts At Calvary' In Newburgh
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2023


Distinguished Composer Lowell Liebermann curates Thornwillow Concerts At Calvary in Newburgh, NY. GRAMMY-Award winning organist Paul Jacobs performs on the newly restored historic Skinner Pipe Organ at Calvary Presbyterian Church on November 4, 2023.

Crypt Sessions to Present US Premiere Of Lowell Liebermann's Acclaimed Frankenstein Suite For Piano in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2023


Piano version of Lowell Liebermann's Frankenstein Suite will be premiered in the US on October 10, 2023. The performance will take place at the Crypt Chapel in New York City. Full program and ticket information available.

2023 Pageant Of The Masters Pays Tribute To Laguna Beach Artist Roger Kuntz
by Stephi Wild - Aug 23, 2023


The Pageant of the Masters celebrates 90 years since the first “living pictures” – tableaux vivants – were presented as a novelty during the 1933 Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach. Celebrating this milestone, this summer's production “Art Colony: In the Company of Artists,” acknowledges the deep connections and memorable stories of artists assisting one another throughout the world and throughout history, including the art colony established in Laguna Beach in the early years of the 20th century.

The New Group to Present World Premiere of SABBATH'S THEATER Adapted from Philip Roth's Novel by John Turturro & Ariel Levy
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2023


Immerse yourself in the world of 'Sabbath's Theater', a world premiere play adapted from Philip Roth's novel by John Turturro and Ariel Levy. Don't miss this provocative and profound exploration of mortality and celebration of life.

PERSONALITY: THE LLOYD PRICE MUSICAL to Complete Limited Engagement in Chicago This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2023


Immerse yourself in the captivating world of 'PERSONALITY: THE LLOYD PRICE MUSICAL' as it takes center stage in Chicago this month. Witness the incredible journey of Lloyd Price's musical career and be enthralled by his iconic hits.

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