The Rise and Rise of Sabrina Carpenter by Pauline Adamek

Sabrina Carpenter is everywhere. The pop singer is currently at a career peak, dominating music charts, leading major tours, winning prestigious awards, and making bold cultural statements i…

A knockout musical "Some Like it Hot" " now at the Pantages by Pauline Adamek

Dazzling choreography, high-energy jazz score, and a thoughtful reworking of gender themes " Some Like it Hot is the multi Tony award-winning musical that's now playing at the Hollywood Pant…

Maia Chao and Lena Engelstein in conversation with Nora Raine Thompson by Nora Thompson

Presenting the surreal is a way to get closer to the absurdity of reality. We are rehearsing the present, we are rewriting fictions as we go. And it makes me wonder about how we can rehearse…

Joseph Zellnik Combines Murder, Mystery, and Musical Theater - Broadway Podcast Network

This Off-Broadway production picked up Best Musical nominations from the Drama Desk Awards, the Outer Critics' Circle, and the Lucille Lortel ...

Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical at The Des Moines Playhouse - Little Village

Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical at The Des Moines Playhouse ... The Des Moines Playhouse presents Disney's Frozen December 5-27. Princess Anna is ...

Pops concert to feature Broadway and film favorites - Yahoo

The London Community Orchestra will take center stage this Saturday, August 2, to perform songs from Broadway and film at its 3rd Annual Pops ...

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Shake It Away, The Ann Miller Story by Jonathan Mandell

How do you follow Elizabeth Taylor? That was the challenge for Kayla Boye, whose solo show at the 2021 Edinburgh Fringe, "Call Me Elizabeth,"  nailed Taylor's appealing if complicated …

'Weapons' Star June Diane Raphael Explains Pantless Premiere Look: 'It's a Little C"y and a Little Horror and a Little Scary' by Marc Malkin

June Diane Raphael turned it out Thursday night at the world premiere of her new movie "Weapons," wearing a a pantless black tuxedo look reminiscent of Roxie Hart, the murderess ex-con turne…

Off-Broadway Review: LORD NIL: 7 DEADLY SINS (Stage 42) by Alex Simmons

SINSATIONAL SENSATIONALISM OR, WHAT HAPPENS IN TIMES SQUARE, STAYS IN TIMES SQUARE Escape artistry emerged as a formal performance art in the 1860s, when the Davenport Brothers popularized t…

Review: Clive at Arcola Theatre by Ke Meng

Review: Clive at Arcola Theatre "You will be awed by the author's craftsmanship, where almost every detail is purposeful" The post Review: Clive at Arcola Theatre appeared first on Theatre W…

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Smile, The Story of Charlie Chaplin - New York Theater

... Broadway musical "Chaplin" starring Rob McClure (featuring none of ... Broadway musical "Chaplin" starring Rob McClure (featuring none of ...

Jeff Ross on Making His Broadway Debut in TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE - YouTube

Hear from comedian Jeff Ross as he gears up for his Broadway debut in JEFF ROSS: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE. Get tickets to JEFF ROSS: TAKE A ...

"Son of Zeus" - Taking Aim for Broadway - Splash Magazines

His chief collaborator for this project is among the legends of Off- Broadway theater: Gretchen Cryer whose, "I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking ...

Jimmy Kimmel campaigns for Stephen Colbert via Emmys billboard: "I'm voting for Stephen" by Kevin P. Sullivan

The late night host comes out in support of 'The Late Show' after controversial cancellation.

Loving Doubles: A Search for Connection in Mamie Green's LONELINESS TRIPTYCH by Maya Lydia Bushell

The performance starts before it begins.  A rug unfurled; A stretch to prepare; A folding chair opened to reveal the flat steel plane of its seat. There are bells ringing in the audience.…

What the Netflix 'Stranger Things' cast says about Broadway prequel #Shorts by USA Today

"Stranger Things: The First Shadow" star Louis McCartney tells USA TODAY's Ralphie Aversa about his conversations with the cast of the Netflix show. #Netflix #StrangerThings #broadway

Psst! Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky would make Emmys history with a third writing win for 'Hacks' by Marcus James Dixon

They would enter the record books as the women with the most wins for writing a single narrative series.

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Smile, The Story of Charlie Chaplin by Jonathan Mandell

Australian performer Marcel Cole brings a grace and ingenuity to a story that's been told often, although not with great success: The 2012 Broadway musical "Chaplin" starring Rob McClure (fe…

Stevie Nicks Fractures Shoulder, Reschedules Tour Dates: 'Apologies to the Fans for This Inconvenience' by Steven J. Horowitz

Stevie Nicks has announced that she'll be rescheduling her upcoming tour dates in August and September due to a fractured shoulder that requires ample recovery time. The news was revealed on…

Robert Wilson, visionary playwright, director and visual artist, dies at 83 by Lauren Harvey

Robert Wilson, a leader in avant-garde theater who collaborated with Philip Glass, David Byrne and Lady Gaga over his six-decade career, has died. He was 83.

Corporation for Public Broadcasting to shut down after $1B funding cut #Shorts by USA Today

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting will shut down after Congress rescinded $1B in funding, ending support for NPR, PBS and roughly 1,500 local stations. #Trump #PBS #NPR

Wicked by TotalTheater

Regional " Milwaukee, WI: national tour at Marcus Performing Arts Center: 929 North Water Street. July 30-Aug. 17, 2025. Musical. Music and lyrics: Stephen Schwartz; Book: Winnie Holzman, ad…

Exclusive: Watch Highlights from Jasmine Amy Rogers' Solo Concert Debut

A Tony nominee took the stage at Broadway by the Boardwalk earlier this week! Boop! breakout star Jasmine Amy Rogers came to Hudson River Park for her first public performance since the show…

Off-Broadway Review: "Gene & Gilda" at 59E59 Theaters (Through Sunday, September 7, 2025) by David Roberts

Loving Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner is easy. Making an audience care about them theatrically? That is the challenge "Gene & Gilda" never manages to meet. Any play about such strong and w…

Broadway Star and Drag Race Winner Jinkx Monsoon Comes Out as Pansexual - People.com

Jinkx Monsoon is speaking her truth on her sexuality. In an interview with comedian and writer Ziwe, released Thursday, July 31, the Broadway star and ...

Theater Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT (National Tour, Hollywood) by Milo Shapiro

EVERYONE WILL LIKE IT HOT It wouldn't be a valid review to simply write, "I loved it!" a hundred times and ship it off to my editor. However, if you're looking for a bottom line or a simple …

Riverfront Theater Company’s ‘Freaky Friday’ is a Poignant and Talent-Filled Regional Debut by Ghoover

By JESSICA NEU  When our kids are young, parents often make a silent decree to their child and themselves that they will remember what it felt like to be a child and not to repeat their own…

American Eagle Defends Sydney Sweeney Ad Campaign Amid Controversy: 'Her Jeans. Her Story… Great Jeans Look Good on Everyone' by Zack Sharf

American Eagle is standing by its controversial ad campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney, which includes various commercials with the tagline: "Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans." The campaign crea…

Miami-Dade Budget Proposes Major Cuts to Arts Funding  by American Theatre Editors

Florida theatres urged their community to act, with $12.8 million of arts funding and its cultural affairs department at stake.

Ashley McBryde Makes Space For Sobriety and Storytelling On Broadway With Redemption Bar

Ashley McBryde is bringing her journey with sobriety to Broadway through her brand-new, one-of-a-kind venue, Redemption Bar.

Theatre Bay Area Announces 2025 Bay Area Theatre Week by American Theatre Editors

Bay Area theatre companies will offer free and low-price tickets to audiences in a region-wide celebration of live theatre.

Steve Burns Alive by Eryn Malafronte

A beautifully raw production in which Steve Burns navigates us through his life, divulging lessons learned and discoveries made on his never ending quest for Human Connection. The post Stev…

Corporation For Public Broadcasting To Wind Down Operations Following Loss Of Federal Funding

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) has announced it will begin a wind-down of its operations following the release of the Senate Appropriations Committee's FY 2026 Labor-HHS appro…

'Mean Girl' Reneé Rapp isn't getting much nicer on 'Bite Me' - NPR

Reneé Rapp conquered Broadway in Mean Girls and the small screen on The Sex Lives of College Girls. Now she's gunning for the pop charts with her ...

3 low-cost ways of having fun in Portsmouth, N.H. by Kristi Palma

Enjoy music, movies, tours, and exhibits. The post 3 low-cost ways of having fun in Portsmouth, N.H. appeared first on Boston.com.

Trump Turned Down Epstein Island, Vance Says He Has "Nothing to Hide": Late Night's News of the Week by Late Night With Seth Meyers

All the news and jokes you missed from the week of July 28. Late Night with Seth Meyers. Stream now on Peacock: https://bit.ly/3erP2gX Subscribe to Late Night: http://bit.ly/LateNightSeth …

Champagne Problems with The Great Gatsby's Samantha Pauly, Episode 3: A Beautiful Little Backstage Tour by Hayley Levitt

The Great Gatsby's Jordan Baker dwells among the new money of West Egg, a world of blinding parties and dark secrets. But it's all "Champagne Problems" for original cast member Samantha P…

Jeff Ross Brings Life, Laughs and Legacy to His Broadway Solo Show Take a Banana for the Ride by Hayley Levitt

"You think Mufasa dying was emotional? Wait 'til you see my show." Jeff Ross, known in insult comedy circles as the Roastmaster General, is bringing his autobiographical solo show Jeff R…

Odds & Ends: John Stamos Steps Into Jesus Christ Superstar, Climate Change Musical Dear Everything to Tour U.S. and More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. John Stamos Steps in for Josh Gad in the Hollywood Bowl's Jesus Christ Superstar John Stamos will step in as Herod in the Hollywood…

State Theatre New Jersey's Broadway Series Tickets Now On Sale

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey has the largest and most extensive Broadway show season in New Jersey, featuring the national ...

Video: James Monroe Iglehart Previews New Season of SUPERKITTIES, Talks & JULIET Rehearsals

Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart recently visited GMA3 to discuss the new episodes of Disney's SuperKitties and SuperKitties: Su-Purr Adventures, in which he plays the villainous Mr. …

Matthew Loeb Reelected as International President of IATSE by Pat Saperstein

Matthew Loeb has been reelected "by acclimation" as international president of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. Also reelected on Thursday at the 70th Quadrennial Co…

Why Lady Gaga's Mayhem Ball Matters: Breaking Down a Tour That's the Ultimate Tonic for 2025 by Chris Willman

Lady Gaga is having a ball… and so are we. It's been a hell of a 2025 for her: A few months ago, she put out what might be the most purely enjoyable album of her career, "Mayhem." Now, she…

A bright new chapter for veteran Broadway dancer, actor, director and author Ronald ...

On this episode of The Art of the Story, veteran Broadway dancer, actor and director Ronald "Smokey" Stevens talks about his time spent with Cab ...

How Get Lit's 'If I Awaken In Los Angeles' Immersive Performance At The Ford Theater Will Craft A "Love Letter" To The City's Many Culture by Katie Campione

On Friday night, the Ford Theater will transform into a living, breathing tribute to the city in which it resides for Get Lit's multimedia production If I Awaken In Los Angeles. The intentio…

Classic Stage Adds 2nd Performance to Beth Leavel, Jessie Mueller-Led The Rink Benefit Concert by Logan Culwell-Block, Diep Tran

Popular demand has seen this event become a two-night-only affair.

'Stranger Things' Broadway star Louis McCartney on why he reads critical Reddit comments

"Stranger Things: The First Shadow" star Louis McCartney chats about his first time on Broadway and how the Netflix cast has reacted to the show.

ALL IN: HOW CASINO CULTURE IS INFLUENCING SET DESIGN, SOUNDTRACKS, AND STAGECRAFT by Mary Herd

When audiences settle into their seats and the curtain rises, they're transported into worlds built not just with story and performance, but with texture, music, color, and symbolism. One un…

How Julianne Nicholson's Comedic Role in 'Hacks' Changed Everything: 'I'm Actually Really Funny Too!' by Clayton Davis

Julianne Nicholson may live quietly in the English countryside, but this Emmy season, she's making noise in Hollywood. With two Emmy nominations " for her haunting turn in Hulu's post-apocal…

Jean Smart is poised to tie Helen Hunt's Emmy streak in Best Comedy Actress by Marcus James Dixon

She'd still be three trophies behind the category's all-time leader, Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

'The Holiday' Limited Series in Development at Apple TV+ by Joseph Otterson

A limited series adaptation of the 2006 romantic comedy film "The Holiday" is in development at Apple TV+, Variety has confirmed. As with the film, the series would center on two women, one …

Kelli O'Hara, Ruben Santiago-Hudson Join Off-Broadway Cast of 'This World of Tomorrow'

The upcoming premiere of "This World of Tomorrow" has announced its full cast, set to join Tom Hanks in the Off-Broadway production this fall.

Broadway-bound musical 'Wanted' releases studio EP

Broadway-bound musical 'Wanted' releases studio EP ... The songs are performed by Liisi LaFontaine and Solea Pfeiffer. ... The upcoming musical "Wanted," ...

August on the London Stage: Sean Hayes Reprises His Tony-Winning Role, Brigadoon Appears, Every Brilliant Thing Returns by Matt Wolf

August on the London stage finds Rosalie Craig playing Mrs Oscar Levant, Totoro's main man Joe Hisaishi at the Proms, Robert Sean Leonard in a world premiere and much more

CSC Adds Second Benefit Performance of THE RINK Starring Beth Leavel and Jessie Mueller

Classic Stage Company has added a second benefit concert performance of The Rink, featuring a book by Terrence McNally, music by John Kander, and lyrics by Fred Ebb. In addition to the previ…

Brian Jordan Jr. Will Preview New Musical Riley With Mixtape Album by Logan Culwell-Block

Amber Iman, Natalie Weiss, Olivia Lux, Bella Coppola, and Big Freedia are on the roster of stars performing on the upcoming release.

Seeking theater-nerd heaven " or is this hell? " at SF's Broadway karaoke pop-up

" at SF's Broadway karaoke pop-up. A pop-up is drawing the Bay's theater geeks together. Hate musicals? You'd better run.

DeKalb Symphony dismisses musicians amid search for a new home by Jim Farmer

At a time when the organization is preparing for its upcoming new season, the DeKalb Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is navigating a challenging period of change following the dismissal of some of …

Broadway-bound musical 'Wanted' releases studio EP by Andy Lefkowitz

The songs are performed by Liisi LaFontaine and Solea Pfeiffer.

JOY: A New True Musical by Elyse Trevers

JOY A New True Musical The story of Joy Mangano, a single mom from Long Island who through her tenacity and ingenuity, becomes a millionaire, is inspirational. She created household products…

The Public Song Project Concert by WNYC

All of It's Public Song Project invites musicians to incorporate works of art that have entered the public domain into new compositions. Simon Close, All of It producer, shares the music cre…

Gayle King to host Black Theatre Night performance of 'Gypsy' by Andy Lefkowitz

King will moderate a post-performance conversation.

THE KULTURE | Broadway actress Liz Mikel - WJBF

Actress Liz Mikel joins The Kulture to chat about her career as a fixture on the Dallas Theatre scene plus her television, film, and Broadway ...

SEX AND THE CITY Spinoff AND JUST LIKE THAT to Conclude with Season 3

And just like that...it's all over. The Sex and the City spinoff And Just Like That, currently in its third season, will be its last, showrunner Michael Patrick King revealed Friday in a soc…

Ep 571- Zero Waste Daniel Is Here To Talk Golden Girls, Glitter, & Going Green!

Catch "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" on YouTube, Broadway World, Spotify, iHeart, and wherever you get your podcasts. www.RobertBannon ...

Listen to Solea Pfeiffer Sing 'The Way I Am' From Broadway-Aimed Musical Wanted by Andrew Gans

A five-track EP from the new musical by Ross Baum and Angelica Chéri has been released.

Krysta Rodriguez, Bonnie Milligan, More Will Join The Skivvies to Celebrate Laurie Beechman by Andrew Gans

The Broadway lineup will perform the late Beechman's Laurie and the Sighs album from cover to cover at the Beechman.

The Hamilton Fringe Festival #1 " A Deviously Dark and Smart Beginning with "All the World's a Cage" and "A Gentleman's Murder" by Ross

The Hamilton Fringe Theatre Review: All the World's A Cage + A Gentleman's Murder By Ross The true beauty of going to the fringe, any fringe festival, really, is the opportunity to see and e…

Broadway in Bryant Park 2025- Week 3 - YouTube

Explore simpler, safer experiences for kids and families. Learn more. Comments are turned off. Learn more · 6:39 · Go to channel. Broadway in ...

Broadway in Bryant Park 2025- Week 2 - YouTube

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Watch Now: Gavin Lee Performs From Beauty and the Beast in Bryant Park

Broadway in Bryant Park wrapped its final performances this summer! Take a look at two-time Tony Award nominee Gavin Lee perform.

Mick Jagger Tried to Buy ROCKY HORROR Film Rights to Play Frank-N-Furter

2025 marks 50 years of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the 1975 film adaptation of the stage musical, which has gone on to become a cult classic. Extremely popular among the midnight circuit …

Hugh Panaro, Nik Walker and More Star as 'Phantom' in MASQUERADE; Roles Revealed

The roles have officially been revealed for Masquerade, the new immersive production, based on the original musical The Phantom of the Opera with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The role of th…

44 " THE MUSICAL Coming Off-Broadway This Fall - Theatrely.com

44 " The Musical will come to the Daryl Roth Theatre Off-Broadway after sold-out runs in Los Angeles and Chicago.

'44 - The Musical' to open off Broadway this fall | New York Theatre Guide

The Daryl Roth Theatre will host the New York premiere of 44 - The Musical this fall, beginning Off-Broadway performances October 14 ahead of a ...

The Art of Recasting

Recasting a star who is above the title of a musical is a tricky endeavor. That balance of someone who artistically fulfills the role and someone who can sell enough tickets to be worthy of …

Gayle King Will Host Black Theatre Night at Gypsy on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

The TV host will moderate a post-show talkback with six-time Tony-winning star Audra McDonald and three-time Tony-winning director George C. Wolfe.

Barack Obama"Themed Comedy Musical 44 to Arrive Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The musical premiered in Los Angeles earlier this year, becoming the highest grossing show in Kirk Douglas Theatre history.

Get a 1st Look at Lili/Darwin, Inspired by Trans Artist Lili Elbe, Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Darwin Del Fabro is writing and starring in the new work at The Tank.

The Exorcist Parody Musical Exorcistic Sets Off-Broadway Run - TheaterMania.com

Exorcistic: The Rock Musical will play an off-Broadway run at the Asylum NYC beginning August 25. Written by Michael Shaw Fisher, Exorcistic: The Rock ...

Submissions open for 83rd Golden Globes: Hollywood's 'party of the year' returns Jan. 11 by Denton Davidson

Emmy Award-winning producing duo Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner return as showrunners, with Nikki Glaser back to host the ceremony.

Flaco Jiménez, Legendary Tejano Musician, Dies at 86 by Jem Aswad

Flaco Jiménez, the San Antonio-born accordionist whose music has been a hallmark of Tex-Mex, Tejano and conjunto music for seven decades, died Thursday, according to a statement from his fa…

Ben Joyce, Zachary James, Christine Allado, More Set for London Hunchback of Notre Dame Concerts by Andrew Gans

Jonathan O'Boyle will direct the Alan Menken-Stephen Schwartz-Peter Parnell musical.

44 " THE MUSICAL to Play The Daryl Roth Theatre This Fall

The musical comedy 44 " THE MUSICAL, will play The Daryl Roth Theatre for a limited eight-week engagement this fall following a return engagement in Chicago this summer. The musical will beg…

Christian Douglas Says Moulin Rouge! The Musical Is the 'Gift That Keeps Giving' by Andrew Gans

The former Kinky Boots actor is currently making his Broadway debut playing Christian at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

Grant Reynolds & Amy Weaver talk Broadway's 'Mamma Mia!' return - NBC New York

Grant Reynolds & Amy Weaver talk Broadway's 'Mamma Mia!' return. Grant Reynolds & Amy Weaver share what it's like to bring the vibrant, feel-good ...

Robert Wilson Expanded Our Sense of Theatrical Possibility by Zachary Woolfe

Wilson, who died this week at 83, created works of otherworldly dreaminess that were also very human.

44 " THE MUSICAL Coming Off-Broadway This Fall

44 " The Musical will come to the Daryl Roth Theatre Off-Broadway after sold-out runs in Los Angeles and Chicago. It will run for a limited eight-week engagement beginning on Oct. 14, with o…

Gayle King to Host Black Theatre Night Performance of GYPSY

Gayle King will host a one-night-only Black Theatre Night performance of the revival of GYPSY at Broadway's Majestic Theatre on Thursday, August 7th, at 7pm, spotlighting Black excellence on…

Listen: Reneé Rapp Releases Second Studio Album BITE ME

Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter and Mean Girls star Reneé Rapp has released her second studio album BITE ME (via Interscope Records). The 12-song offering includes previously release…

How much are tickets to see Tom Felton in 'Harry Potter' on Broadway? - New York Post

We found the best prices on tickets to see Tom Felton play Draco Malfoy in 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' on Broadway at the Lyric Theatre ...

Win tickets to Fiddler On The Roof on tour by Tony Beckingham

Win tickets to this three-time Oliver Award-winning production

We could all use a Show Buddy. by Ken Davenport

There was a lot of chatter this past season (mostly... The post We could all use a Show Buddy. first appeared on Ken Davenport.

Obama Musical Comedy '44' Coming To New York After Hit, Star-Packed Engagements In Chicago And Los Angeles by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: 44 " The Musical, a satirical comedy about "the rise and presidency of Barack Obama, as well as the eccentric political characters he met along the way," will follow up sold-out, …

Here Comes the Winner of the Hamilton Playbill x Canva Contest! by Playbill Staff

Over 3,000 fans submitted. Here is the lucky winner whose design will be in August Hamilton Playbills.

Why 'Parent Trap' actress Elaine Hendrix was worried over her parody play 'Ginger Twinsies' by Amanda Rubio

Someone else playing Meredith Blake? Hendrix nearly spit out her Evian.

Step By Step to Receive Exclusive Industry Presentation at Soho Theatre by Staff Writer

Thomas Hopkins Productions has announced an exclusive industry presentation of Step By Step, a brand-new British comedy The post Step By Step to Receive Exclusive Industry Presentation at…

Full Cast Announced for The Hunchback of Notre Dame in Concert at Prince Edward Theatre by Staff Writer

Jack Maple has announced the full cast for the UK professional premiere of The Hunchback of Notre Dame in concert at the Prince Edward Theatre The post Full Cast Announced for The Hunc…

M.R. James: The Pen is Mightier Than the Poltergeist by Trav S.D.

August 1 is the birthday of British scholar and author Montague Rhodes (M.R.) James (1862-1936). James's primary work was as a Cambridge scholar whose academic specialty was the Medieval per…

'Maybe Happy Ending' Creators Respond To Andrew Barth Feldman Casting Discourse

With a new leading man taking over Broadway's 'Maybe Happy Ending', the casting of Andrew Barth Feldman has stirred up controversy.

Listen: Adam Lambert's 'Heaven On Their Minds' From JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Out Now

Ahead of his opening night performance as 'Judas' in Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl tonight, GRAMMY Award-nominated Adam Lambert teamed up wi…

What does the 'Late Show' cancellation mean for Broadway?

What does the 'Late Show' cancellation mean for Broadway? Industry leaders Adrian Bryan-Brown, Lisa Cecchini, Lucas McMahon, Rick Miramontez and Matt ...

Top Off-Broadway Shows for August 2025

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month. August brings a diverse array of productions to the Off-Broadway scene, includ…

NYC Indie Theatre Film Festival Showcase | CUNY TV Presents by CUNY TV

Marc Weitz, founder of the NYC Indie Theatre Film Festival, and Jocelyn Kuritsky, founder of Staging Film, lead an insightful conversation with filmmakers Elise Valderrama, Ryan Spahn, David…

Nice People | CUNY TV Presents by CUNY TV

Nice People. Old friends reunite, strangers return, and kindness becomes a curse. In five interwoven tales, a small town in Maine confronts betrayal, longing, and the surreal edges of every…

Season 2 of 'Variety Confidential' Examines River Phoenix's Career and Struggles: 'The James Dean of Our Generation,' Says Corey Feldman by Karen Mizoguchi

Actor River Phoenix's story has long haunted Hollywood: A rising star with rare talent and a tragic ending that came far too soon. Now, more than three decades after his death outside The Vi…

With ‘Hangmen,’ Kinetic Theatre Brings McDonagh’s Gallows Humor to Carnegie by Sharononstagepittsburghcom

If there is such a thing as the “best hangman,” then it stands to reason that there is a second best.  Martin McDonagh’s dark comedy, "Hangmen," is based loosely on the well-chronic…

A Bold New Stage: Baylor New Play Initiative Champions the Next Generation of American Theatre by American Theatre Editors

Running Sept. 26-28, Baylor Theatre's inaugural festival creates a new national platform for original plays.

One Tech Tip: Can you tell if that song AI-generated? Here are some things to check by The Associated Press

By KELVIN CHAN LONDON (AP) " Is it The Velvet Underground or Velvet Sundown? The fictitious rock group, Velvet Sundown, which comes complete with AI-generated music, lyrics and album art, is…

Today on Broadway: Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 by Matt Tamanini

'Maybe Happy Ending' writers issue statement, 'Liberation' to come to Broadway, Gad out of Hollywood Bowl 'Superstar' Since 2016, "Today on Broadway" has been the first and only daily podcas…

What does the 'Late Show' cancellation mean for Broadway? by Ruthie Fierberg

Industry leaders Adrian Bryan-Brown, Lisa Cecchini, Lucas McMahon, Rick Miramontez and Matt Polk weigh in on the loss of Stephen Colbert's platform and its potential effect on Broadway's bra…

Between Life And Death: A Festival's Journey Through Tragedy [Part II] by Savas Patsalidis

To read PART I of this report, go to this link.   Two "in yr face" Tragedies: Double Bill It is only fitting that ancient tragedy, pioneer of the dramatic exploration of death, defeat, tr…

Between Life And Death: A Festival's Journey Through Tragedy [Part I] by Savas Patsalidis

We each owe a Death Johannes von Tepl, Death and the Ploughman [ Der Ackermann und der Tod, 1401 ]   One festival I regularly attend and truly enjoy is the Varna Summer Internationa…

Activating student audiences through targeted events and promotional offers by Brenna Corporal

Why student audiences are important and how a little creativity can get them to your show

This week's bestsellers from Publishers Weekly by Tribune News Service

Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, July 26, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powere…

Kanpur: 1857 review " a British imperial atrocity retold down the barrel of a cannon by Mark Fisher

Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh Niall Moorjani plays a storyteller facing public execution for joining an uprising against India's colonial rulers When it comes to c…

Danielle Brooks' Aunt Crashes Her Interview, Talks Bad Guys 2 Voice Acting and Minecraft by Late Night With Seth Meyers

Danielle Brooks talks about recording random noises while doing voice work for Bad Guys 2 and throwing up at her first Comic Con because of James Gunn before introducing Seth to her Aunt Pea…

BBC Proms celebrates the inward-looking music of Arvo Pärt

Marking his 90th birthday year, choral pieces by the Estonian composer and others were performed at a hushed Royal Albert Hall

Variety and iHeartPodcasts Launch Season 2 of True Crime Podcast 'Variety Confidential: The Life and Legend of River Phoenix' by Wcinkala

Variety and iHeartPodcasts have launched the second season of the popular true crime podcast "Variety Confidential," which depicts not just true crime but the dark side of fame. "Variety Con…

The Phenomenal "Liberation" Comes to Broadway by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: RT's Liberation Comes to Broadway  FOLLOWING ACCLAIMED OFF-BROADWAY PREMIERE, LIBERATION " A NEW PLAY BY BESS WOHL, DIRECTED BY WHITNEY WHITE, WILL OPEN ON BROAD…

Broadway Quiz: 50 Questions For 50 Years of A Chorus Line by JK

Broadway Quiz: 50 Questions For  50 Years of A Chorus Line 50 years ago, A Chorus Line opened on Broadway and the rest is history. To celebrate, here's a little quiz. There's a bit…

Television Q&A: Is intriguing memory from movie or TV show? by Tribune News Service

You have questions. I have some answers. Q: Many decades ago, I saw a show that began with a close-up of a man putting eye drops in his eyes and then letting out a bloodcurdling scream. I do…

Spotify boycott: Artists leave 'garbage hole' platform after CEO invests in AI weapons by Tribune News Service

LOS ANGELES " Greg Saunier already had reasons to be wary of Spotify. The founder of the acclaimed Bay Area band Deerhoof was well acquainted with the service's meager payouts to artists and…

Edinburgh Fringe 2025 reviews: Alright Sunshine / K Mak at the Planetarium / PAINKILLERS by David Kettle

Three early Fringe theatre shows offer blissed-out beats, identity questions and powerful drama Alright Sunshine, Pleasance Dome ★★★★★

Top Hat, Chichester Festival Theatre review - top spectacle but book tails off by Gary Naylor

★★★★ TOP HAT, CHICHESTER FESTIVAL THEATRE Lovely to look at, but don't think too much Glitz and glamour in revived dance show based on Fred and Ginger's movie Af…

Review: 'Leanne' may be a conventional sitcom, but it's good company by Tribune News Service

The practice of building a situation comedy around a stand-up comedian is hallowed television practice, going back to Jack Benny and Danny Thomas and running forward through Bob Newhart, Ros…

The City for Incurable Women review " riveting history wrings poetry from medical horrors by Mark Fisher

Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghHalf lecture, half nightmare, this high-precision performance blurs the line between medic and patient in a Victorian asylum for mentally ill women In 19th-cent…

Liam Neeson Reveals How He Stayed in Character for The Naked Gun, Guesses His Police Officer Movies by Late Night With Seth Meyers

Liam Neeson talks about how he kept himself from breaking character while filming The Naked Gun and giving a note to make his character's skirt shorter before trying to guess the movies he's…

The Ambitious Film Deconstructions of Stan Douglas by Hilton Als, Dan Stahl, Jane Bua, Sheldon Pearce, Marina Harss, Richard Brody, Michael Schulman, Rachel Syme

Also: the nostalgia of Vacation sunscreen, the heartwrenching songs of Stevie Nicks, Tiler Peck's Jerome Robbins festival, and more.

The Musician Bringing the Bagpipes Into the Avant-Garde by Elena Saavedra Buckley

Brìghde Chaimbeul frees her instrument from the confines of kitsch.

Rosamund Pike Play 'Inter Alia' Reveals Trailer Ahead of National Theatre Live Cinema Release (EXCLUSIVE) by Ellise Shafer

National Theatre Live has unveiled a stirring trailer for the cinema release of Rosamund Pike's latest play, "Inter Alia." The Oscar nominee stars in the production " which is currently runn…

Ray Winstone to Be Honored at Sarajevo Film Festival for a Stellar Career That Includes 'Sexy Beast,' 'Nil by Mouth,' 'The Departed' by Leo Barraclough

British actor Ray Winstone, best known for his role in Jonathan Glazer's "Sexy Beast," will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival in recognition of his ca…

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 1, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 1, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: NEW - BWW For You, Personalized St…

Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers Like Awards With Low Stakes by Esther Zuckerman and Ariel Fisher For The New York Times

With titles like Best Batman Woman and Worst Sticky Feeling, their Las Culturistas Culture Awards are more serious about fun than prestige.

Trump Revives the Presidential Fitness Test with Executive Order by Late Night With Seth Meyers

Seth addresses Trump reviving the Presidential Fitness Test, Biden working with a new ghostwriter on his memoir and more in his monologue for Thursday, July 31, before taking a closer look a…

The best theatre to stream this month: tailoring comedy Alterations gets a fitting tribute by Chris Wiegand

Pin-sharp comedy from the National Theatre's Black Plays Archive, a 12-hour 'theatre-rave' and Rachel Zegler's balcony performance of Don't Cry for Me Argentina are among this month's highli…

'Emily in Paris' Casting Director Juliette Ménager on Becoming the Show's Secret Weapon, Finding the Perfect Sylvie Grateau and Why Camille Raz by Elsa Keslassy

"We've created a monster!" quips casting director Juliette Ménager about the "Emily in Paris" frenzy. Ménager, who describes herself as a gourmet French chef known for mastering the secret…

Watch Reneé Rapp's Broadway-Ready Performance of 'Shy' on 'Colbert - Rolling Stone

The singer showcased the anthemic, '90s-inspired pop number from a Broadway-style set with a New York City apartment and fire escape. "Oh, what a ...

The BFG Cast Announcement: John Leader to Play the Beloved Giant in RSC's Magical New Adaptation by Staff Writer

The Royal Shakespeare Company, in collaboration with Chichester Festival Theatre and the Roald Dahl Story Company, has announced that John Leader will take on the iconic role of The BFG T…

THE RISE OF CASINO-THEMED MUSICALS AND THEATRE SHOWS by Aveline Macquoid

Walk into any theatre today, and you might notice something interesting happening on stage. The glitz and glamour of casino life is finding new life on stage. The latest casino experience is…

Roald Dahl's 'The BFG' Royal Shakespeare Company Adaptation Casts John Leader in Title Role by Naman Ramachandran

The Royal Shakespeare Company has tapped John Leader to play the title role in its upcoming stage adaptation of Roald Dahl's "The BFG." The production, adapted by Tom Wells ("The Kitchen Sin…

11 Actors You Didn't Know Were in Hamilton on Broadway - TheaterMania.com

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton is celebrating ten years on Broadway this month. The multi-award-winning smash hit saw its original cast, which includes ...

Hawaii's Nicole Scherzinger gets standing ovation on 'The Tonight Show'

The standing ovation came after she sang the iconic "long note" from her role in Broadway's "Sunset Boulevard."

Bess Wohl's Liberation Will Make Broadway Bow | Playbill

The work made its world premiere Off-Broadway earlier this year via Roundabout Theatre Company.

Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert Lead Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl Beginning August 1 by Andrew Gans

Phillipa Soo, Milo Manheim, John Stamos, and Raúl Esparza are also featured in the concert staging of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical.

Grief is the Thing with Feathers

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Olivia Carter: The Rules of Dating, Working at an STD Center | The Tonight Show by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Comedian Olivia Carter talks about the rules of dating, what it was like to work at an STD center and why she doesn't like her brother's fiancée. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. St…

#SpikeLee asked #Prince for a guitar… and he delivered 🤣 #FallonTonight by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Robert Wilson, Visionary Theatrical Innovator and Founder of the Watermill Center, Dies at 83 by Suzanna Bowling

Robert Wilson, the groundbreaking avant-garde theater artist whose work reshaped the possibilities of performance through striking visual design, architectural precision, and meditative paci…

A Chorus Line Official 50th Anniversary Celebration Releases Photo's by Suzanna Bowling

Caricature by Ken Fallin The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), along with Tony Award®-winning producers Christopher Ketner and Hunter Regian, released photos from S…

The Chosen Vessel

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Renée Rapp: Bite Me " top-notch performer turns on the vocal fireworks

The pop star " who got her break in Broadway's 'Mean Girls' " shows off her versatility in her freethinking second album

Top Five Worse Things Than Staring at the Water as You're Posing for a Picture Being Painted by Your Lover After Sleeping on the Ferry After Getting by Broadway Beat

by Reilly Wilmit. @Reilly.Wilmit. NEW YORK, NY " Uh-oh! You were looking forward to some fun in the sun this Labor Day weekend, but not...