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When Story Keepers began shaping its first season, the choice rose to the surface immediately. “When Story Keepers was forming and we were asking ourselves what our very first theatrical offering should be, this play immediately came to mind. It felt urgent, it felt human, and it felt like the right story to lead with,' said Avery Anderson, founder and play director.

Imani Dia Smith, who previously starred as Young Nala on Broadway in Disney’s Lion King, has tragically died at the age of 25. Smith was killed by her boyfriend, Jordan Jackson-Small,.

Theatre legend Michael Crawford is being honored at the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors ceremony and a number of Broadway favorites are stepping out to pay tribute to Broadway's original Phantom, including Laura Osnes and Carrie Manolakos.

How do you measure a year? In overtures? In dance breaks? Standing ovations? Today, we measure 2025 in Broadway shows. Before we get wrapped up in the spring season ahead, BroadwayWorld wants to stop and salute the shows that made this year great.

Walnut Street Theatre will continue their 217th season with the world premiere of Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detective, an adaptation of some of the most famous detective stories ever told.

Killer Grannies, the new horror comedy short film, is currently on the film festival circuit. Next month, it will screen at the Sunshine Film Festival in St. Petersburg, Florida. The screening will be the Florida premiere of the film.

The Chocolate Factory Theater is launching its Spring 2026 season with the premiere of NOTHING: more, a new evening-length dance performance by interdisciplinary artist Autumn Knight.

Rosemary Loar delivered a warm, cozy evening of Christmas music marked by range, originality, and skill. Even the most well-worn holiday chestnuts sounded newly minted, revealing fresh beauty and emotional depth.

Hamilton infused songs by Michael Jackson, Sam Smith and Beyoncé into their 2025 Red Bucket Follies performance. Watch the video of “Sons of Liberty Gone Wild,” a piece written, directed and choreographed by original cast member Thayne Jasperson.

An all new trailer has been released for the UK premiere of the hit cult musical RIDE THE CYCLONE which opened at the Southwark Playhouse Elephant in November Check out the video here!

A behind-the-scenes video offers a look at the world premiere of Louisa Gillis at North Coast Repertory Theatre. The new play by Joanna McClelland Glass explores family dynamics, revenge, and forgiveness through a psychological drama.

A rehearsal trailer has been released for Peter Pan Goes Wrong at Hale Center Theatre, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the comedy’s rehearsal process.

Eddie Ifft will perform stand-up comedy at Comedy Works South at the Landmark in Denver, including a series of performances surrounding New Year’s Eve. The comedian is known for his work in stand-up, television, and podcasting.

The national tour of A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: LIVE ON STAGE, currently playing at the Covey Center for the Arts, is a true family affair. The antics of Snoopy and the other characters delight the smallest in the crowd, while the young and young alike are enamored by the simple storytelling and uplifting message.

Young Players Second Stage at The Royal Theatre will present Disney’s Descendants: The Musical, a youth production based on the Disney Channel film. Performances will take place at The Royal Theatre in Benton, Arkansas.

On 12/21, Jessica Vosk's SLEIGH delivered heart, humor, powerhouse vocals, and holiday magic in abundance. Vosk didn’t just sing the season, she owned it!

Check out rehearsal photos for The Public Theater and Elevator Repair Service’s ULYSSES, presented in partnership with Under the Radar festival. ULYSSES stiches verbatim passages from Joyce’s epic masterpiece into a two-and-a-half hour tour de force. 

Davidson Community Players will kick off its 61st season in January at Armour Street Theatre with a co-production of Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale in partnership with Charlotte's Shepherd Shakespeare Company.

Doris Dear returned to The Triad Theater with her annual production of The Doris Dear Christmas Special. This year’s edition featured new material, guest performers, and special programming created for the occasion. See photos!

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 50th Anniversary Season with August Strindberg’s master class in marital warfare The Dance of Death, adapted by Conor McPherson.

Oscar Wilde's wittiest and most politically charged play, An Ideal Husband, will receive a bold contemporary reimagining from acclaimed director Ramin Gray (RSC, Royal Court, Young Vic), former Artistic Director of Actor's Touring Company who staged 15 world premieres at the Royal Court Theatre.

Talk Is Free Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team behind the world premiere of All The Cows Are Dead by Ben Page, running for a limited time in Barrie.

The Green Room 42 will present Songs You Almost Remember, a celebration of childhood nostalgia and forgotten favorites.

Village Green Productions will present a world premiere musical comedy, Kid Gloves, book and lyrics by Matthew Leavitt, music by Nathan Wang, choreography by Christine Lakin, music direction by Anthony Lucca and direction by Richard Israel.

Ever wonder about the stories of all the houses in A CHRISTMAS CAROL? Watch as scenic Designer Michael Locher walks through his vision for transporting Alley Theatre audiences across Victorian London.