New York Theatre

Cast and Creative Team Set for Joshua Harmon's WE HAD A WORLD at The Huntington
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2025

The Huntington has revealed the cast and creative team of We Had a World, a sharp, funny, and deeply personal new story by Joshua Harmon, and directed by Keria Fromm.

METRA Audio Drama Series Releases Full Nine-Episode Season Led By Jeannette Bayardelle
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2025

A new audio drama adaptation of Metra is now available from creators Emily and Ned Hartford. The nine-episode limited series features a Broadway and NYC theatre cast led by Tony-nominee Jeannette Bayardelle.

HADESTOWN Comes to Peoria in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2025

 The American Theatre Guild will present HADESTOWN, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.

Review Roundup: MARJORIE PRIME Opens On Broadway Starring Cynthia Nixon, June Squibb, Danny Burstein and More
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2025

Marjorie Prime, the existential drama from Jordan Harrison, opens tonight at the Helen Hayes Theater, directed by Anne Kauffman. The production stars Danny Burstein, Christopher Lowell, Cynthia Nixon, and June Squibb in the title role of Marjorie Prime. 

Arena Stage Receives Edgerton Foundation New Play Award for FREMONT AVE.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025

Arena Stage has received the Edgerton Foundation New Play Award for Fremont Ave. by Reggie D. White, directed by Lili-Anne Brown.

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!

Video: N’Kenge Shares 'S’Wonderful' Music Video From New Live Album
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 5, 2025

Tony, EMMY, and GRAMMY Award–nominated performer N’Kenge has shared the music video for her new single, “S’Wonderful,” the second track from her 2025 album, CENTERSTAGE – Live from the Ella Fitzgerald Festival. Check out the video for the reimagining of the Gershwin brothers’ 1927 standard.

Full Cast Set For The Royal Shakespeare Company's ALL IS BUT FANTASY
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2025

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced the full company for All Is But Fantasy, a bold new work created by Whitney White at The Other Place in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Review Roundup: Michael Cerveris Stars in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Perelman Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2025

A Christmas Carol opens tonight at the Perelman Performing Arts Center. Matthew Warchus’ production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic, adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne stars Tony-winner Michael Cerveris as Scrooge. Read the reviews!

The Huntington’s Winter New Play Intensive Returns, Empowering Bold Voices And New Stories
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2025

The Huntington will present its Winter New Play Intensive, offering public readings, open rehearsals, and private development sessions for playwrights and theatre artists.

Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards 2025 Recipients Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2025

Theatre Communications Group has announced the 2025 recipients of the Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards. The awards provide additional rehearsal time for new works in development at theatres across the country. Sixteen productions will receive a total of $783,000 in support.

IN HONOR OF JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT to be Presented at Under the Radar
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop will present the New York premiere of In Honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat, created and performed by Roger Guenveur Smith, part of Under the Radar.

HADESTOWN National Tour is Coming To The Ohio Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025

Broadway in Columbus will welcome Hadestown, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards, to Columbus in 2026.

Top Off-Broadway Shows for December 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month. Get into the holiday spirit with a popular adaptation of A Christmas Carol, plus more.

MY JOY IS HEAVY Full Creative Team Announced for New York Theatre Workshop World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop has announced dates and ticket information for the world premiere of My Joy is Heavy, created and performed by Obie Award-winning duo & NYTW Usual Suspects The Bengsons (Hundred Days, The Keep Going Songs), directed by Tony Award winner and NYTW Usual Suspect Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown; Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812).

The Billie Holiday Theatre Launches CARIBBEAN CALLING �" ROOTS & RESURGENCE Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025

The Billie Holiday Theatre has announced the launch of the  Caribbean Theatre Festival – “Caribbean Calling: Roots & Resurgence,” a landmark celebration of English-speaking Caribbean artistry, storytelling, and cultural legacy.

A 2025 Guide To New York City’s Under-the-Radar Holiday Highlights
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025

New York City is home to a wide range of holiday attractions beyond its most famous seasonal destinations. From specialty pop-ups and historic venues to neighborhood light displays and winter markets, these hidden gems offer distinct ways to experience the city during December. Learn more about NYC's lesser-known locations and events across the five boroughs.

Which Pre-Broadway Tryout Theater Boasts the Most Best Musical Tony Award Winners?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 30, 2025

While different tryout theaters have different relationships to the development of new shows, it’s worth looking at both which commercial rental theaters and which non-profit theaters have had the most Best Musical Tony Award winners come from their stages.

RAS(PUTIN): THE HIGHLY IMPROBABLE AKA FICTIONAL STORY OF PUTIN’S RISE TO POWER Announced for New York Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 28, 2025

Teatro LATEA will present the world premiere of RAS(PUTIN): THE HIGHLY IMPROBABLE AKA FICTIONAL STORY OF PUTIN’S RISE TO POWER this January as part of the New York Theatre Festival.

BRAINSLUTS and More Set for Seven Dials Playhouse 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2025

Seven Dials Playhouse has revealed Extraordinary Stories, the new Spring Season that spotlight the vast, complicated and often surprising narratives that shape our lives.