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Review: THE ARCHERS: LIVE AT 75, New Wimbledon Theatre
by Cheryl Markosky - Sep 4, 2026

What did our critic think of THE ARCHERS: LIVE AT 75, NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE at New Wimbledon Theatre?

Warner Theatre Costume Shop to Host THE WALKING THREADS Halloween Rental Event
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026

The Warner Theatre Costume Shop in Torrington will host THE WALKING THREADS, a Halloween costume rental event featuring its collection of vintage and contemporary wardrobe pieces, accessories, and props.

TORONTO STAR LIVE Series to Launch at Soulpepper with Chrystia Freeland
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2026

Soulpepper Theatre Company will launch a Civic Programming lineup in Toronto's Distillery District, featuring journalism talks, a Hot Docs screening series and free weekly Public Tuesdays events.

Photos: THE FROGS' Jimmy Flemion to Play MY DAUGHTER THE BROAD Anniversary Show
by Rachel Stone - Aug 31, 2026

Jimmy Flemion of THE FROGS will perform a songs-and-stories set in Milwaukee marking the 30th anniversary of MY DAUGHTER THE BROAD, ahead of its expanded double-LP reissue.

What a Character Wears Is Never an Accident: Roger Teng on the Psychology of Costume Design
by Team BWW - Aug 26, 2026

When audiences watch a performance, they often notice a costume without thinking about why it feels right. A jacket, a dress, or even the way a garment fits can quietly shape the first impression of a character before a single line of dialogue is spoken. While actors bring characters to life through performance, costume designers help audiences understand who those characters are long before the story unfolds.

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 7/30/2026; Jobs In Communications, Finance, and more
by - Jul 30, 2026

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 7/30/2026 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Al Roker Explores the Puppet-Building Secrets of Jim Henson's Creature Shop
by Joshua Wright - Jul 27, 2026

Al Roker toured Jim Henson's Creature Shop for TODAY, getting an inside look at the puppet workshop as it opens for public tours for the first time.

Al Roker Gets Hands-On With Puppets at Jim Henson's Creature Shop
by Joshua Wright - Jul 27, 2026

Al Roker toured Jim Henson's Creature Shop for TODAY, exploring the workshop behind decades of puppetry and trying his own hand at the craft as it opens to public tours for the first time.

RUSH 2112 Liquid Vinyl to Make Exclusive Debut at UMusic Shop NY
by Joshua Wright - Jul 25, 2026

UMusic Shop NY will debut a limited-edition liquid vinyl pressing of RUSH's iconic album 2112 to coincide with the band's sold-out Madison Square Garden run, available exclusively at the Penn Plaza location.

FRIGID JONES'S DIARY: THE UNAUTHORISED COMEDY PARODY to Open at The Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2026

Jodie Prenger and Neil Hurst return to The Other Palace Studio with a new festive parody, FRIGID JONES'S DIARY: THE UNAUTHORISED COMEDY PARODY, following the venue's best-selling show, Lovers Actually.

The Museum of Broadway Extends CRAFT OF BROADWAY PUPPETRY Exhibit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2026

The Museum of Broadway will extend the special exhibit Craft of Broadway Puppetry. The exhibit explores the making of beloved puppets such as the animals from Life of Pi, Pudgy from Boop! The Musical, and Olaf from Disney’s Frozen.

Roundabout Sets Dates for THE FULL MONTY, THE IMAGINARY INVALID and More in 26-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2026

Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed dates for productions during the upcoming 2026-2027 season both on and off Broadway, including The Imaginary Invalid, The Full Monty, and more.

Christopher James Releases New Country Single 'Shotgun County Pawn and Gun'
by Joshua Wright - Jul 21, 2026

Independent country artist Christopher James released 'Shotgun County Pawn and Gun,' a self-produced track blending classic country storytelling with a modern sound, recorded in Waldorf, Maryland.

Beat the Heat with Salt & Straw Ice Cream
by Marina Kennedy - Jul 10, 2026

Salt & Straw with two locations in New York City will be celebrating the special day all week long, with their very own National Ice Cream Week from Friday 7/17 through Thursday 7/23.

Broadway 2026/27: Season Preview: Upcoming Premieres and Star-Studded Revivals
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 3, 2026

2026 is halfway over, which means that the 2026/27 Broadway season has just begun! All eyes are already on the lineup for the new Broadway season and many Broadway productions have already revealed full details of their upcoming engagements.

Building 'The Stuff' That Dreams Are Made Of- How a Prop Shop Creates Broadway’s Most Magical Items
by Emma Forgione - Jul 1, 2026

A week before their Tony performance, the candelabra that Amber Gray holds during the Rocky Horror set sat on a counter in Brooklyn for repair. You’ve seen the shimmering pink vial in the hands of Megan Hilty and plastered across Playbills and pole banners in the theater district, or maybe you’ve seen the light-up “Handbook For The Recently Deceased” on the Beetlejuice tour in Sarasota, Florida. Wherever they are now, those props were born in a small, unassuming workshop on the intersection of Meeker Ave. and Apollo Street. 

Jim Henson's Creature Shop Adds Sunday Tour Dates
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 29, 2026

Jim Henson's Creature Shop has released new dates for its popular weekly tour, which is located in New York City. In addition to their Saturday tours, tickets are now available for every Sunday through September 6.

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 6/4/2026; Jobs In Communications, Engagement and More
by - Jun 4, 2026

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 6/4/2026 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

SLAY to Make Edinburgh Fringe Debut as First GOBBY AND GILDED Production
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026

Gilded Balloon and Gobby Girl Productions announced GOBBY AND GILDED, a new partnership to develop female talent from stage to screen, launching with SLAY by Lois-Amber Toole at Edinburgh Fringe's Teviot venue.

Review: THE LUNCHBOX at Berkeley Rep
by Steve Murray - May 29, 2026

What did our critic think of THE LUNCHBOX at Berkeley Rep?