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New World Stages is the renowned performing arts complex in the heart of the theatre district which has served as the home of Tony Award®-winning, Guinness World Record-setting and Pulitzer Prize-earning shows. Providing world-class entertainment in an intimate environment on the site of lively Worldwide Plaza, it is made up of five theatres, a public lounge, and events spaces dedicated to audience and artist services.News
Video: Lorna Courtney Passes the Role of 'Veronica' in HEATHERS on to Kuhoo Verma
by Michael Major - Dec 9, 2025
As Lorna Courtney took her final bow as 'Veronica Sawyer' in Heathers the Musical, she 'passed the mallet' to the production's new star, Kuhoo Verma. In a new video, Courtney hands over the croquet mallet to Verma before she joins the company.
by Michael Major - Dec 9, 2025
As Lorna Courtney took her final bow as 'Veronica Sawyer' in Heathers the Musical, she 'passed the mallet' to the production's new star, Kuhoo Verma. In a new video, Courtney hands over the croquet mallet to Verma before she joins the company.
Anna K Jacobs to Offer Master Class Through Theatre Now's Industry Nights Series
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2025
Award-winning composer, lyricist and librettist Anna K. Jacobs (Teeth, POP!) will offer a Master Class on Monday, December 15th at 6:30pm as part of Theatre Now New York's Industry Nights.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2025
Award-winning composer, lyricist and librettist Anna K. Jacobs (Teeth, POP!) will offer a Master Class on Monday, December 15th at 6:30pm as part of Theatre Now New York's Industry Nights.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Exclusive: HAMILTON, WICKED, & More Are Spotify's Most-Streamed Cast Albums of 2025
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 3, 2025
The 2025 Spotify Wrapped is here, and we have exclusive data from the most-streamed musical theater albums this past year. including Hamilton, Heathers, Wicked, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 3, 2025
The 2025 Spotify Wrapped is here, and we have exclusive data from the most-streamed musical theater albums this past year. including Hamilton, Heathers, Wicked, and more.
Theatre Communications Group To Publish TEETH, The Musical Satire By Michael R. Jackson And Anna K. Jacobs
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025
Theatre Communications Group has announced the forthcoming publication of Teeth, the darkly hilarious and incisive musical by Michael R. Jackson (Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner for A Strange Loop) and Anna K. Jacobs (Jonathan Larson and Billie Burke Ziegfeld Award–winning composer, lyricist, and book writer).
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025
Theatre Communications Group has announced the forthcoming publication of Teeth, the darkly hilarious and incisive musical by Michael R. Jackson (Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner for A Strange Loop) and Anna K. Jacobs (Jonathan Larson and Billie Burke Ziegfeld Award–winning composer, lyricist, and book writer).
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL Will Make European Premiere in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2025
Roast Productions have announced that Dog Man: The Musical will have its European premiere at the Southbank Centre from 30 July - 16 August 2026 following multiple sell-out Off-Broadway seasons and US tours.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2025
Roast Productions have announced that Dog Man: The Musical will have its European premiere at the Southbank Centre from 30 July - 16 August 2026 following multiple sell-out Off-Broadway seasons and US tours.
American Theater Groups Will Host IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Post Show Talkback
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2025
American Theater Group (ATG) will present a talkback following the Sun. Dec. 14th 2pm performance of Joe Landry’s It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play at the DMK Black Box Theater
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2025
American Theater Group (ATG) will present a talkback following the Sun. Dec. 14th 2pm performance of Joe Landry’s It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play at the DMK Black Box Theater
Review: A SHERLOCK CAROL at Lyric Stage Boston
by R. Scott Reedy - Dec 1, 2025
In playwright Mark Shanahan’s clever “A Sherlock Carol,” now at Lyric Stage Boston through December 21, when self-described “consulting detective” Sherlock Holmes hears a knock at his 221B Baker Street door, there’s not a band of Christmas carolers on the other side but rather a visitor seeking his help in investigating the unsolved death of Ebenezer Scrooge.
by R. Scott Reedy - Dec 1, 2025
In playwright Mark Shanahan’s clever “A Sherlock Carol,” now at Lyric Stage Boston through December 21, when self-described “consulting detective” Sherlock Holmes hears a knock at his 221B Baker Street door, there’s not a band of Christmas carolers on the other side but rather a visitor seeking his help in investigating the unsolved death of Ebenezer Scrooge.
Jamie Allan's AMAZE Extends For The Second Time At New World Stages
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2025
Jamie Allan's Amaze has announced a new block of tickets will go on-sale on December 4, 2025, for performances through May 24, 2026, at New World Stages.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2025
Jamie Allan's Amaze has announced a new block of tickets will go on-sale on December 4, 2025, for performances through May 24, 2026, at New World Stages.
Video: Daniel Radcliffe Joins SPELLING BEE as Guest Speller
by Michael Major - Nov 25, 2025
Tony-winner Daniel Radcliffe joined the cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Off-Broadway as a 'guest speller.' Watch the Harry Potter alum spell 'THEATRE' and more in a new video!
by Michael Major - Nov 25, 2025
Tony-winner Daniel Radcliffe joined the cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Off-Broadway as a 'guest speller.' Watch the Harry Potter alum spell 'THEATRE' and more in a new video!
Photos: Kevin McHale, Jasmine Amy Rogers and More in SPELLING BEE Portraits
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025
The recently extended Off-Broadway production of the cult-hit musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, is officially open at New World Stages! See photos from the opening night photo booth!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025
The recently extended Off-Broadway production of the cult-hit musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, is officially open at New World Stages! See photos from the opening night photo booth!
GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW: A HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR is Coming to New World Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025
The creators of one of New York’s longest-running and most beloved family entertainment sensations are ushering in the season with something brand new: Gazillion Bubble Show: A Holiday Spectacular.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025
The creators of one of New York’s longest-running and most beloved family entertainment sensations are ushering in the season with something brand new: Gazillion Bubble Show: A Holiday Spectacular.
McKenzie Kurtz to Return to HEATHERS THE MUSICAL; Jackera Davis to Join the Cast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2025
Heathers The Musical has revealed cast updates for the production, which has been extended for the third time Off-Broadway. McKenzie Kurtz returns to the cast as Heather Chandler.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2025
Heathers The Musical has revealed cast updates for the production, which has been extended for the third time Off-Broadway. McKenzie Kurtz returns to the cast as Heather Chandler.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 18, 2025- SPELLING BEE Opens At New World Stages and More
by - Nov 18, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 18, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Nov 18, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 18, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review Roundup: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Returns Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025
The recently extended Off-Broadway production of the cult-hit musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, is now open at New World Stages! Read the reviews here!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025
The recently extended Off-Broadway production of the cult-hit musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, is now open at New World Stages! Read the reviews here!
Video: Erin Morton Performs 'Kindergarten Boyfriend' From HEATHERS THE MUSICAL
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 17, 2025
Erin Morton, currently starring as Martha Dunnstock in the off-Broadway production of Heathers the Musical, recently took the stage on the Tamron Hall Show for a performance of 'Kindergarten Boyfriend.' Watch her performance now!
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 17, 2025
Erin Morton, currently starring as Martha Dunnstock in the off-Broadway production of Heathers the Musical, recently took the stage on the Tamron Hall Show for a performance of 'Kindergarten Boyfriend.' Watch her performance now!
Hot Tickets of the Week: CHESS, SPELLING BEE & More
by Team BWW - Nov 17, 2025
Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, starting November 17, 2025. Check out five Broadway shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to right now!
by Team BWW - Nov 17, 2025
Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, starting November 17, 2025. Check out five Broadway shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to right now!
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Extends Run at New World Stages
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2025
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will extend its run off-Broadway through April 12, 2026, due to popular demand. The production opens tonight, Monday, November 17, at New World Stages, and celebrated with a gala on Sunday, November 16.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2025
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will extend its run off-Broadway through April 12, 2026, due to popular demand. The production opens tonight, Monday, November 17, at New World Stages, and celebrated with a gala on Sunday, November 16.
Photos: The Cast Of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Celebrates Opening Night
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 17, 2025
Check out photos of the cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on the opening night red carpet for the Off-Broadway production running now at New World Stages.
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 17, 2025
Check out photos of the cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on the opening night red carpet for the Off-Broadway production running now at New World Stages.
Photos: First Look at THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE At New World Stages
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025
Official production photos have been released of the first New York revival of the landmark Tony Award-winning musical comedy The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, now in previews at New World Stages.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025
Official production photos have been released of the first New York revival of the landmark Tony Award-winning musical comedy The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, now in previews at New World Stages.
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