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Closing: January 23, 2000

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Counting Up the Tony Awards Already Won by the 2026 Nominees
by Nicole Rosky - May 23, 2026


The 2026 Tony nominees are already winners... literally. For some, this marks their first nomination, but others have already won Tony Awards in seasons past. We took a look at which nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or four!) - amongst them, they've gathered a total 64 awards.

Meet the Cast of THE BALUSTERS, Now Playing on Broadway!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026


Performances are now underway for Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of The Balusters, a new play by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon. Meet the cast of The Balusters here!

Video: Bernadette Peters Dances With Jonathan Groff at JUST IN TIME
by Michael Major - Mar 18, 2026


Bernadette Peters joined Jonathan Groff at Just In Time on Broadway for a special moment recently. As she took in a performance of the Bobby Darin musical at Circle in the Square, Groff danced with her. Watch the video!

Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below for Women's History Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026


Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond for Women's History Month, including Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and more. 

Video: NYC Public School Students Sing 'Beyond the Sea' For Jonathan Groff
by Michael Major - Feb 26, 2026


Students from New York City Public Schools serenaded Just In Time star Jonathan Groff with a rendition of Bobby Darin's 'Beyond the Sea.' Watch a video of their performance at Circle in the Square!

Video: How JUST IN TIME Was Redesigned For Its Relaxed Performance
by Michael Major - Feb 9, 2026


Lighting designer Justin Townsend is sharing how Just In Time became an 'all-access' experience for its recent relaxed performance for TDF. Watch a video of him explaining how they prepared for the show.

A History of Musical Concept Albums
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jan 4, 2026


The idea of the concept album took flight at the same time as the idea of the rock musical. A concept album introduces audiences to the score of a musical by deliberately releasing an album of the songs before any live production exists at all. The concept album ostensibly stands on its own terms.

John Cameron Mitchell Will Lead OH, MARY! on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025


Tony and Obie Award-winning actor, writer, and director John Cameron Mitchell will return to Broadway in the hit play Oh, Mary! for a limited 12-week engagement this winter. Learn more here!

JUST IN TIME Standby Matt Magnusson Makes 'Bobby Darin' Debut
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 28, 2025


Broadway standby, Matt Magnusson, is making his debut in the leading role of 'Bobby Darin' in today's performances of the hit musical, Just in Time.

Video: Gracie Lawrence Takes Final Bow in JUST IN TIME
by Michael Major - Oct 6, 2025


Gracie Lawrence took her final bow in Just in Time on Broadway on Sunday, October 5. Watch a new video of Lawrence taking her final bow in the musical, alongside Tony-winner Jonathan Groff.

Video: Watch Al Roker's JUST IN TIME Cameo with Jonathan Groff
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 12, 2025


During a recent performance of Broadway's Just in Time, TODAY's Al Roker was brought to his feet by the show's star, Jonathan Groff, who joined him for a bit of impromptu dancing. Watch Roker discuss the show on TODAY and take a look at the official video footage from the evening here!

TikTok's Paloma Diamond and More Set for 54 Below September Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2025


Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paloma Diamond, Chester Gregory, and many more! See the full lineup here.

Stars You May Not Have Known Were in MAMMA MIA!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2025


Mamma Mia! is back on Broadway! As we celebrate the homecoming of this iconic Broadway staple, we're taking a look back on some of the notable stars who have appeared in various productions of Mamma Mia! around the world!

EDINBURGH 2025: Thom Tuck Guest Blog
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 29, 2025


Written by Justin Butcher. On Millenium Eve, a 100-year-old clown comes offstage after his final ever performance to tell the story of his life: epic, hilarious and tragic. Performed by Fringe legend Thom Tuck (Penny Dreadfuls, Horrible Histories, Play What I Wrote). Tuck presented this play at the Fringe 2005 and 2015, and plans to revive the piece every decade as he approaches the age of the character.

Center Theatre Group Names Snehal Desai as Brindell & Milton Gottlieb Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2025


Center Theatre Group has been awarded a final gift from the Brindell Roberts Gottlieb Estate that creates the naming of the artistic head of the organization as the Brindell & Milton Gottlieb Artistic Director.

PAVEMENTS Documentary About Indie Rock Band Sets U.S. Premiere at Film Forum
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 3, 2025


Alex Ross Perry's Pavements, a new documentary about the 90s indie rock group, will make its 90s indie rock group on Friday, May 2, at Film Forum in New York.

How Often Do Broadway Musicals Tackle the Topic of War?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 30, 2025


This time, the reader question was: How Often Do Broadway Musicals Tackle the Topic of War? There are actually many musicals about war in the canon. The rare feat of Operation Mincemeat lies in its tone. The show is a fast-paced, zany, comedic take on a mission that used a dead body to mislead the Axis forces, leading to the successful Allied invasion of Sicily.

Broadway's OTHELLO: Meet the All-Star Cast as Previews Begin at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025


Discover the star-studded cast of Broadway's OTHELLO as previews launch tonight, February 24, 2025, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Premiere set for March 23.

Previews: PROVA A PRENDERMI al TEATRO BRANCACCIO
by Ettore Farrattini - Jan 31, 2025


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Alyssa Milano Is Gonna Paint the Town as CHICAGO's New Leading Lady
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 12, 2024


In this interview Alyssa Milano opens up about her new gig- this month she makes her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago including how her daughter inspired her, rehearsing with the company and more!

The 'Gay Intern' Who Makes the Social Media for OH, MARY! Sing
by Joey Sims - Aug 5, 2024


As social media manager on the off-Broadway sensation turned unlikely Broadway hit, Spero is tasked with maintaining an online presence as witty and unconventional as befits Cole Escola’s acclaimed farce, billed as “the forgotten life and dream of Mary Todd Lincoln through the lens of an idiot.” 

Video: Cole Escola Would Want Somebody Else to Star in OH, MARY! Film
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 2, 2024


In a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live, Cole Escola told Andy Cohen that they 'would love someone else' to play the character of Mary Todd Lincoln should Oh, Mary! ever come to the screen.

Jeanna de Waal, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and More Will Lead ANYTHING GOES at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2024


Jeanna de Waal, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Kevin Chamberlin, George Abud, Kimberly Immanuel, Adrianna Hicks, Ann Harada, Lara Teeter, Eric Jordan Young, Danny Gardner, Spencer Jones and Joe Capstick will star in the Muny production of Anything Goes.

Video: Nick Fradiani Receives Neil Diamond's Guitar at A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2024


Following a recent performance of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, Nick Fradiani received a special unexpected gift! Check out the video here!

Raúl Esparza Reveals New Musical GALILEO Has its Sights Set on Broadway, Jordan Roth Involved
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2024


Raúl Esparza has revealed that Galileo, the new musical premiering this spring, has its sights set on Broadway.

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