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The Circle

Closing: March 23, 1986

The Circle - 1986 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Theatre at St. Peter's Church
Citicorp Center (619 Lexington Ave. at 54th St.) New York, NY

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THE PIVOT PODCAST and THE BRINK OF WAR to Screen at Paley Museum This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2026


The Paley Center for Media announced a live recording of THE PIVOT PODCAST with former NFL stars Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor, and Channing Crowder, plus a preview screening of THE BRINK OF WAR starring Jeff Daniels and Jared Harris.

Review: ICONIC WORKS at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
by Steve Sucato - Jul 14, 2026


For her final production as Artistic Director of Washington, D.C.-based Chamber Dance Project (CDP), Diane Coburn Bruning chose to pair a few of her signature contemporary ballets with others from CDP’s rich repertory, along with a world premiere ballet by up-and-coming choreographer William Moore. 

Caramoor Presents Mark Morris Dance Group As Part Of 2026 Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2026


The Mark Morris Dance Group will return to Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts in Katonah, New York, on July 30, 2026, with a program of live music and contemporary dance. A free Dance for PD workshop led by David Leventhal will be offered July 28.

Did You Know That These Writers Had Two Broadway Shows Running on the Same Street?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jul 12, 2026


This season, 46th Street will join these special ranks when the new musical Warriors moves into the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Warriors, with book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis, moves in across the street from Hamilton in its long-time home at the Richard Rodgers. Hamilton, with book, music, and lyrics by Miranda, already has a history of inspiring block party vibes on 46th Street with Ham4Ham, their in-person lottery turned pop-up concert event. Will there be a crossover lottery event for both shows? Perhaps Warriors will be the Lunt-Fontanne show to finally reopen the theater’s long-dormant retractable rooftop and wave to their neighbors? 

Ethan Slater & Betsy Wolfe Will Join LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Off-Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 25, 2026


BroadwayWorld has just learned that Tony Award nominee and Drama Desk winner Ethan Slater will join the hit revival Little Shop of Horrors as Seymour, alongside Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe as Audrey.

Miriam Margolyes, Lloyd Kaufman, Eddie Cochran to Receive Raindance Icon Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2026


Actress Miriam Margolyes and Troma Entertainment co-founder Lloyd Kaufman are named Raindance Icon Award recipients, with a posthumous honor going to rock & roll legend Eddie Cochran at the festival's 34th edition.

Broadway 2026/27: Season Preview: Upcoming Premieres and Star-Studded Revivals
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 3, 2026


2026 is halfway over, which means that the 2026/27 Broadway season has just begun! Now that the 79th Annual Tony Awards have concluded, all eyes are already on the lineup for the new Broadway season and many Broadway productions have already revealed full details of their upcoming engagements.

Jo Foster, Gracie McGonigal, and More Join INTO THE WOODS West End Transfer
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026


Initial casting has been announced for the West End transfer of the Bridge Theatre production of Into The Woods. Learn more about the production and the cast here!

Michael Crawford Teases Potential Reunion with Andrew Lloyd Webber
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2026


A grand reunion may be on the horizon for Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and Michael Crawford. The duo, whose partnership resulted in Crawford's award-winning turn as The Phantom of the Opera in both New York and London, may come together for a new project, says the star.

Who Will Win at the 2026 Tony Awards?
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 3, 2026


The 79th Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday, June 7, 2026. It's the biggest awards show of the Broadway season and it closes out a long awards season for Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals and plays. Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will take home the ultimate prize?

Playwright and Performer Andy Halliday Has Passed Away
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2026


BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn of the passing of playwright and performer Andy Halliday. Halliday passed away at age 73, and was known for his work Off-Broadway, and with longtime friend Charles Busch.

Billy Crystal Will Return to Broadway in New Solo Show, 860
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 15, 2026


Tony and Emmy Award-winner Billy Crystal will return to Broadway this fall in a new one-man show, 860, written and performed by Mr. Crystal and directed by Olivier Award-winner Scott Ellis. We have all of the details!

The Many Roles of Laurie Metcalf on Stage and Screen
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2026


Laurie Metcalf is back on Broadway! The actress of stage and screen is back in New York, starring in Death of a Salesman. As Metcalf takes her next Broadway bow, we're looking back on some of her many iconic roles.

INTO THE WOODS Will Transfer to the West End from the Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2026


Marking the first West End transfer for The Bridge, the multi-award-winning production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Into The Woods will run in the West End this Autumn.

OBSCENE DESIRE to Begin Performances at American Theatre of Actors
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2026


OBSCENE DESIRE, written and directed by Sean Szak Prasso, runs at the Beckmann Theatre from April 29 to May 10, exploring secrets and psychological tension set in 1986 Long Island suburbia.

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...? 

HAIRSPRAY Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 28, 2026


It’s… Hairspray! BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this beloved musical has been up to since the show first graced the Broadway stage!

Bill Rauch To Be Presented With Harvard Arts Medal
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2026


Bill Rauch ’84, acclaimed theater director and artistic director of the Perelman Performing Arts Center in New York (PAC NYC), will be the recipient of the 2026 Harvard Arts Medal.

Interview: Tamara Kangas Erickson of GUY'S AND DOLLS at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
by Jared Fessler - Feb 3, 2026


In 1986, Tamara Erickson was just nine years old when she appeared on the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres stage as Marta Von Trapp in The Sound of Music—the second child from the left, brimming with confidence and joy. At the time, no one could have predicted that this young performer would one day help lead the very theatre where her journey began.

JIM HENSON'S LABYRINTH: IN CONCERT To Stop At Tobin Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2026


Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert will return to North America as part of a new tour presented by Black Ink Presents, a division of Sony Music Entertainment. The tour will stop at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts in the Carlos H-E-B Performance Hall on Tuesday, November 3, at 7:30 p.m.

Video: Michael Crawford Reflects on PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Role on CBS MORNINGS
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 19, 2025


To commemorate his induction as a Kennedy Center Honoree, Michael Crawford spoke with CBS Mornings about his storied career, which includes originating the title role in The Phantom of the Opera and starring in films like Hello, Dolly! Watch the segment now.

Interview: Restaurateur Leonel Baizan of TAQUERIA CONDESA
by Marina Kennedy - Nov 19, 2025


Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Leonel Baizan about his background, career and Taquería Condesa. 

Shriver Hall Concert Series to Present Tessa Lark, Joshua Roman & Edgar Meyer and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2025


Shriver Hall Concert Series will continue its 60th anniversary and 2025-26 concert season with a performance featuring violinist Tessa Lark, cellist Joshua Roman, and double bassist Edgar Meyer. Learn more!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 25, 2025- WICKED: FOR GOOD Trailer Drops and More
by - Sep 25, 2025


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 25, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Dianne Wiest and Lois Smith Join ELSBETH as Season 3 Guest Stars
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 17, 2025


Broadway veterans Dianne Wiest and Lois Smith, along with Tony Hale, have joined the guest star lineup for Season 3 of Elsbeth. The CBS detective series, led by Carrie Preston, will return for its third season on October 12, 2025.

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