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Amoeba Productions' COMPOSITION CABARET to Play at Young Ethel's
by Gillian Blum - Dec 7, 2025

Amoeba Productions, a new performing arts nonprofit in New York City, announced The Composition Cabaret — an epic night of live music and community-building.

Chloe Radcliffe Brings CHEAT To Ars Nova
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2025

Comedian, actor and writer Chloe Radcliffe is bringing her acclaimed hit solo show CHEAT back to New York City for one night only on Friday, December 12 at Ars Nova.

Adina Verson Shares Backstage Secrets From LIBERATION
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2025

In this edition of Words From The Wings, we catch up with Adina Verson who plays Susan in Liberation on Broadway. They take us backstage at the James Earl Jones Theatre to share some of their favorite backstage moments, must-haves, and more!

Target Margin Theater Unveils 2025-2026 TMT Institute Fellows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025

Target Margin Theater has revealed the 2025-2026 artists of the TMT Institute, a year-long fellowship that provides five artists with studio space, material resources, and a $2,000 stipend.

DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE to be Presented At Shaker Bridge Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025

Shaker Bridge Theatre will present Dear Jack, Dear Louis by Ken Ludwig. U.S. Army Captain Jack Ludwig, a military doctor stationed in Oregon, begins writing to Louise Rabiner, an aspiring actress and dancer in New York City.

Phillipa Soo, Beth Leavel and More Will Lead Workshop of New Musical SATELLITES
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2025

Casting has been announced for the upcoming New York workshop presentation of the new musical SATELLITES, with book, music, and lyrics by Zack Zadek. Learn more here!

Marla Mindelle & Josh Sharp to Lead A KIDMAN CAROL By Kevin Zak
by Michael Major - Dec 2, 2025

Marla Mindelle and Josh Sharp will star as Nicole Kidman and Cate Blanchett, respectively, in a developmental production of A Kidman Carol: A Gay Dementia On Australian Dames. The play is written and directed by Kevin Zak (Ginger Twinsies).

JUST IN TIME Standby Matt Magnusson Makes 'Bobby Darin' Debut
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 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.

The Crossing's Christmas Concerts to Spotlight World Premieres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025

Four-time Grammy Award-winning professional choir, The Crossing, conducted by Donald Nally, will continue its 2025-2026 Season with three December concerts featuring the world premieres of resident composer Sarah Rimkus' Nativity and more.

Meet the Cast of MARJORIE PRIME, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2025

Second Stage Theater's production of Jordan Harrison’s Marjorie Prime begins previews tonight, November 20, on Broadway, directed by Tony Award Nominee and Obie Award-winner Anne Kauffman. Meet the cast of Marjorie Prime here!

On The Rocks Theatre Company to Present EDELWEISS, A HOLIDAY BAR PAGEANT at Soho Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025

On The Rocks Theatre Company will present the return of their beloved holiday tradition, Edelweiss, A Holiday Bar Pageant, written by Christopher Ford and Dakota Rose.

Listen: THE LIGHTNING THIEF Composer Rob Rokicki Releases New Theatrical Rock Single 'Lincoln'
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 14, 2025

Following the release of The Lightning Thief: Original London Cast Recording, producer and composer Rob Rokicki has dropped his new single, “Lincoln,” featuring vocalist Alisa Melendez. Listen to it now.

Interview: Zack Zadek Celebrates DEATHLESS Album Release at Joe's Pub
by Rebecca Kaplan - Nov 13, 2025

Celebrate the release of new album Deathless: Original Studio Cast Recording with a special release concert on Thursday, November 13. We spoke with creator Zack Zadek about the show.

Interview: Theatre Life with Maaike Laanstra-Corn
by Elliot Lanes - Nov 12, 2025

Today’s subject Maaike Laanstra-Corn is currently living her theatre life onstage playing the role of Hedvig in the rarely produced Henrik Ibesn play The Wild Duck at Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC). The show continues performances through November 16th at STC’s Klein Theatre.

Johnny G. Lloyd Joins Meghan Finn as Newly Appointed Co-Artistic Director of The Tank
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2025

Johnny G. Lloyd will join Meghan Finn, both as Artistic Directors of The Tank. Lloyd has served as The Tank’s Director of Artistic Development for the past 5 years, working closely with Finn and Managing Producer Molly FitzMaurice.

Where Are All Of the New Musicals This Season?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 2, 2025

Only two new musicals are opening on Broadway in the first half of the 2025-2026 season: The Queen of Versailles and Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). There has been much discourse on the topic of whether rising capitalization costs and the rareness of full recoupment is impacting the number of new musicals being produced on Broadway. 

ShakesBEER Pub Crawl to Return for the First Time Since 2019
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2025

New York Shakespeare Exchange's ShakesBEER, NYC's Original Shakespearean Pub Crawl, is poised to return for its first outing since 2019.

Esther Fallick Will Return to Joe’s Pub With ESTHER UPDATES HER BOOK
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2025

Following sold-out performances earlier this year, comedian and cabaret artist Esther Fallick will return to Joe’s Pub with Esther Updates Her Book for two performances only.

Ars Nova Extends Brandon Kyle Goodman's HEAUX CHURCH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025

Ars Nova has extended the world premiere of HEAUX CHURCH, presented in association with Lena Waithe. Learn more about the play and see how to purchase tickets here.

Center Theatre Group Reveals 2025/26 LA Writers' Workshop and LA Artist Residencies
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2025

Center Theatre Group is offering a slate of artistic programming that helps identify and support the next generation of great plays and playwrights. Learn more!