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Cynthia Erivo recently visited The Tonight Show, where she blind ranked her songs in the two Wicked movies. Watch the full interview to hear her discuss the film, her new book 'Simply More,' and a meme that recently went viral at a Wicked premiere event. 

After nearly a decade, the hit Netflix television series, Stranger Things, will be coming to a close with Season Five. But fear not, fans - there is still the stage version, Stranger Things: The First Shadow, running in the West End. The play is a prequel to the events on screen, showing some of the older characters in high school and exploring the origins of the show’s main villain, Vecna. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Jack Christou, who plays the role of Henry Creel. We discussed what it is like to be part of the stage adaptation of such a popular television series, how he prepared for the role and even what he hopes audiences take away from the show as a whole.

In a new clip from Wicked: For Good, Cynthia Erivo can be seen performing Elphaba's iconic number 'No Good Deed' at her Kiamo Ko hideout, surrounded by flaming lanterns and flying monkeys. Watch the stirring moment now!

Next month, J.B. Priestley’s beloved comedy, When We Are Married, will open at the Donmar Warehouse. Directed by Tim Sheader, the play follows three couples in a small Yorkshire town as their lives are turned upside down by a shocking revelation. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Jim Howick, who plays Herbert Soppitt in When We Are Married. We discussed how he first got started in the world of theatre, what made him want to be a part of this production, and what he hopes audiences take away from the play.

This is Ivo van Hove’s triumphant return to the West End. He reunites with Bryan Cranston (whom he worked with on Network at the National theatre in 2017) for Arthur Miller’s All My Sons – famously, the playwright’s last attempt at writing a commercial success. Van Hove assembles a tremendous company (Cranston, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Paapa Essiedu, Tom Glynn-Carney, and Hayley Squires) to dissect the exploitative nature of the American Dream, giving a jarring picture of family and loyalty. This is, on the surface, quite the stylistic departure for van Hove. The director decided that less is more here and the result is astonishing.

Anna Ziegler's new play Evening All Afternoon will make its world première at the Donmar Warehouse next year. Diyan Zora, making her Donmar debut, directs Anastasia Hille and Erin Kellyman in this new play.

The 2026 revival of Our Little Hour, the musical inspired by the life of Walter Tull, will tour theatres across the UK from February to March. Leon Newman will return in the title role following acclaim for the 2024 tour, joined by Neil Reidman and Geebs Marie Williams in principal roles.

ShowTown Theatricals has announced four new hires within its New York general management office: General Managers Megan Curren and Amanda Feldman and Associate General Managers Miguel Ortiz and Siani Woods.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has released first-look production photos for MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, directed by Selina Cadell and running through December 21 in the Jentes Family Courtyard Theater.

The Asylum Theatre returns to the Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum for the second annual Solo Play Day Festival with an exceptional performance of Gifts of Gratitude from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 23.

You can now check out photos from the red carpet of the Wicked: For Good New York City premiere, which streamed live, and marked the final stop of the press tour for the film.

Elf the Musical, an adaptation of the hit film starring Will Ferrell, has returned to the West End for the Christmas season, with Joel Montague taking on the role of Buddy the Elf. The show follows Buddy as he leaves the North Pole to find his human father after discovering that he is actually not an elf like everyone else.

On November 18, Chloé Zhao's Hamnet held its Los Angeles premiere at The Academy Museum in Los Angeles with Olivier Award-winner Jessie Buckley, producer Steven Spielberg, and more in attendance. Take a look at photos now.

Multidisciplinary artist Sonya Hensley is giving her hometown the opportunity to see her world premiere, 'A One Woman Show : The Scat Life' at The Kentucky Center - Mex Theater.

Following the New York premiere for Wicked: For Good, Ariana Grande stopped by The Tonight Show on Tuesday, where she performed a medley of duets with Jimmy Fallon including 'For Good,' 'Shallow,' 'A Whole New World,' 'Suddenly Seymour,' and more. Check out the Tonight Show performance and interview now.

A Grain of Sand, written and directed by Deputy Artistic Director Elias Matar (Olive Jar, Shubbak Festival) and performed by Sarah Agha (The Hardacres, Channel 5) will run at Arcola Theatre in London.

Following a sell-out extended run at the Arts Theatre, the critically acclaimed hit show Garry Starr: Classic Penguins will transfer to the Garrick Theatre, seating over 700 audience members a night.

All new photos have been released for Arthur Miller’s ALL MY SONS, directed by Ivo Van Hove, currently playing at Wyndham’s Theatre until Saturday 7 March 2026.

Arizona Broadway Theatre celebrated its 20th anniversary, highlighting two decades of artistic excellence, community engagement and educational impact across the West Valley.

The Tony Award-winning musical THE GREAT GATSBY will arrive in Austin for a limited engagement at Bass Concert Hall from March 10–15, 2026. Presented by Texas Performing Arts as part of Broadway in Austin.

Rehearsal images have been released for the West End premiere of OH, MARY!, opening at Trafalgar Theatre on 3 December 2025. The Tony Award-winning comedy by Cole Escola will star Mason Alexander Park in the role of Mary Todd Lincoln.

Join BroadwayWorld on the red carpet from the swankified Wicked: For Good New York City premiere, which streamed live on November 17, 2025 and marked the final stop of the press tour for the film. Watch video interviews with composer Stephen Schwartz, book writer Winnie Holzman, stars Michelle Yeoh and Bronwyn James, cinematographer Alice Brooks and more.

Jonathan Bailey is proving that he doesn't need to be in the land of Oz to dance through life; he can do it anywhere, including the wonderful world of Sesame Street! Check out a new video where the Wicked star shows off his dance moves with Bert and Ernie.

Wicked: For Good is expected to take over the box office this weekend, with a global opening of $200 million. If achieved, this will make the highly anticipated film the biggest ever opening for a Broadway musical adaptation.

The full cast and creative team has been revealed for Pasadena Playhouse's upcoming production of Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus, directed by Tony Award-winner Darko Tresnjak.