New Year's Eve in NYC Last Minute Guide to Greeting 2026 by Jonathan Mandell

My last-minute guide to New Year's Eve in New York City, when 2025 turns into 2026, features information on: Times Square.Dining Out,Theater (Plays as parties, Broadway show schedule, family…

New York Pops: A Place Called Home by Andrew Poretz

By Andrew Poretz . . . The New York Pops, under the direction of Maestro Steven Reineke, presented its annual holiday concert on December 19 and 20 at Carnegie Hall. Performed before a full …

Whitney Leavitt Celebrates Major Broadway Milestone Ahead of 'Chicago' Opening Night

Whitney Leavitt's Broadway debut in "Chicago" sold out opening night. · Fellow "DWTS" contestant Alix Earle said she'd be coming to see Leavitt.

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Melissa Gilbert and Veanne Cox in Pen Pals Off-Broadway

General management is by LDK Productions/Michael Shannon. The production began at NJ Rep and made its Off-Broadway debut at St. Clements Theatre.

The 10 best Broadway shows of 2025 - New York Daily News

George Clooney and Sarah Snook. Broadway had plenty of variety on offer this past year. Here is our annual list " daringly ranked in order " of the ...

Imani Dia Smith, former 'Lion King' actress on Broadway, fatally stabbed in New Jersey

As a child, Smith had starred in the Broadway adaptation of "The Lion King" from 2011 to 2012, Playbill reported. On her GoFundMe page, a woman who ...

Daring Broadway scene has audiences talking | Showcase | avpress.com

Daring Broadway scene has audiences talking · There's a reason for the burst of appreciation " or solidarity? · Wohl says she wondered, back when she ...

Your Travalanche Daily Digest for December 26, 2025 by Trav S.D.

Today's new Travalanche post for December 26, 2025 is about actor Richard Widmark, who got his start in radio! Other earlier Travalanche posts for December 26 (in no particular order) includ…

Very Best of Broadway returning to Victory North - WTOC

... Broadway Holiday Edition at Victory North Saturday, Dec. 27. Molly Bass, Amelie Steffen, Daniel Bosch and Ben Templeton will perform show tunes ...

Broadway's Lion King Actress Imani Smith Killed in Stabbing at 26, Boyfriend Charged with Murder

Imani Smith, who played Young Nala in Broadway's Lion King, was murdered in a stabbing on December 21st. Her boyfriend has been charged.

'The Lion King' Broadway actress stabbed to death at the age of 25 - masslive.com

A Broadway actress has died after being found with multiple stab wounds and her boyfriend has been arrested.

Slow Burn's Enchanting, Charismatic Production of 'Disney's FROZEN: The Broadway Musical' Brings Joy to All Ages by Mindy Leaf

Looking to extend some holiday cheer? You can't do better than take the whole family to see Slow Burn Theatre Company's magical, brrr…shivery, snowy (bring sweaters " if anything, the sugg…

Review Roundup: Amanda Seyfried Stars In Musical Drama THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE

Read the reviews for The Testament of Ann Lee, the musical drama film about the Shaker Movement, led by Mamma Mia! and Les Miserables star Amanda Seyfried as Mother Ann Lee. The Testament of…

Night Stories by Lydia Rose

"Night Stories" is, first and foremost, about Jewish life. The show's characters are mainly Holocaust survivors, yet they are never reduced to simply being symbols of suffering. They go on t…

Video: Defying Gravity from WICKED in Brazil

Watch the stars of Brazil's non-replica production of Wicked perform Defying Gravity in new production footage from the show's final performance, where the cast performed the song a second t…

Former 'Lion King' Broadway actress killed in New Jersey stabbing | KTLA

A woman who starred in the Broadway version of "The Lion King" as a child was killed in a stabbing earlier this week, New Jersey officials said.

Imani Dia Smith, former 'Lion King' actress on Broadway, fatally stabbed in New Jersey

"A true triple-threat performer, she most notably played the role of Young Nala on Broadway in Disney's Lion King " an experience that reflected the ...

Faustin Linyekula's Missing Bodies: "My body, my archive" at the Aichi Triennale 2025 by Ilinca Todoruţ

Laying Historical Ground, Wide-angle Towards the end of Faustin Linyekula's theatrical dance piece My body, my archive"devised in 2023 and witnessed by me as performed during the Aichi Trien…

"El día del Watusi" (The Day of the Watusi): Iván Morales stages Francisco Casavella's cult novel on Barcelona in transition by Maria Delgado

El día del Watusi (The Day of the Watusi) gets a second outing at the Teatre Lliure. First seen in the 2023/4 season at the Lliure's Gràcia venue, it now plays in the larger Montjuï…

Watch Girls Aloud Star Nicola Roberts Sing 'Our Lady of the Underground' in West End Hadestown by Andrew Gans

Roberts, who won the inaugural season of ITV's The Masked Singer, also puts her spin on "Livin' It Up on Top."

Diego Garrido Sanz's "Violencia" (Violence) at the Centro Dramático Nacional: exploring the possibilities of restorative justice by Maria Delgado

How do we learn to forgive, especially in the aftermath of a massacre that has no rational explanation? This is the subject of Diego Garrido Sanz's Violencia (Violence), his adaptation of Fr…

"El entusiasmo" (The Enthusiasm) at Madrid's Teatro María Guerrero: Midlife crisis given a makeover in Pablo Remón's new play by Maria Delgado

There is no shortage of plays on the subject of mid-life crisis, from Alan Charles' Midlife Crisis to Tracy Letts' Linda Vista. Writer-director Pablo Remón has added to the mix with his t…

Chevy Chase Was Put Into a Coma for 8 Days After Heart Failure and 'Basically Came Back From the Dead': 'The Doctor Warned Us We Might Not Get H by Ethan Shanfeld

A new documentary reveals that Chevy Chase was put into a coma for around eight days after he experienced heart failure during the pandemic. It was reported in 2021 that the now-82-year-old …

BEETLEJUICE | Auxiliary Enterprises - Western Michigan University

Broadway's "SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN!", Variety, musical comedy is now haunting houses all across the country! Based on Tim Burton's dearly beloved ...

Did the Butler Do It?: CMU Alum Adam Brett, with the Cast of ‘Clue,’ at the Benedum Center by Sharon Eberson

In addition to the colorful suspects introduced with the Clue board game, the 1985 movie added the butler Wadsworth, played by Tim Curry and driving the comedic action toward one of three po…

Watch Les Misérables Performance to Mark 40 Years by Ben Thomas

Les Misérables just celebrated its landmark 40th anniversary with a star-studded performance that was truly larger than life. This year's Royal Variety Performance saw more than 400 perform…

2025 YEAR IN REVIEW: 10 of the best Broadway and Off-Broadway shows from this past year

Its early Broadway closure, despite major awards and strong reviews, underscored how precarious daring new work remains. 3. John Proctor Is the ...

Former 'Lion King' Child Star Imani Dia Smith Killed and Her Boyfriend Was Charged - BET

The performer who played Young Nala on Broadway was found fatally stabbed Dec. 21 in New Jersey; authorities have charged her boyfriend with ...

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Melissa Gilbert and Veanne Cox in Pen Pals Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Michael Griffo's play continues at the DR2.

Peel Back the Layers in Wicked: For Good With Newly Released Deleted Scene by Margaret Hall

Jonathan Bailey and Ethan Slater go shirtless as the quintet skip class at Shiz University to play games in the woods.

Watch Maybe Happy Ending's Dez Duron Cover Holiday Classic 'The Christmas Song' by Andrew Gans

Duron is accompanied by the musical's Tony-winning co-creator, Will Aronson.

Jake Lacy shares sweet stories about his dog Zuma by USA Today

Jake Lacy opens up about his dog Zuma and reuniting with him after filming "All Her Fault."

Broadway actress Imani Smith stabbed to death in New Jersey, police say - CBS News

Smith previously played Young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway. Edison Police were called to a reported stabbing Sunday at a home on Grove Avenue.

Broadway actress Imani Smith stabbed to death in New Jersey - CBS News

Smith previously played Young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.

2025 Broadway Season Recap: Key Productions, Hits, and What's Next

How do you measure a year? In overtures? In dance breaks? Standing ovations? Today, we measure 2025 in Broadway shows. Before we get wrapped up in ...

2025 Broadway Season Recap: Key Productions, Hits, and What's Next

How do you measure a year? In overtures? In dance breaks? Standing ovations? Today, we measure 2025 in Broadway shows. Before we get wrapped up in the spring season ahead, BroadwayWorld want…

Broadway actress Imani Smith stabbed to death in New Jersey - YouTube

Smith previously played Young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway. For video licensing inquiries, contact: licensing@veritone.com.

Cracking Richard Widmark by Trav S.D.

Richard Widmark (1914-2008) was born of a Boxing Day. I wonder how many newborns are accidentally tossed away with the packages and wrapping paper every year on that day? Well, if it was don…

Jake Levy and Dan DeLuca to Lead Riverside's A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder by Margaret Hall

Hunter Foster will direct the Florida production of the Tony-winning musical.

Diane Lane isn't afraid to make movies that tell the truth by Stacey Wilson Hunt

The star of Anniversary on why she signed on for the "brave" script about a culture in tumult.

Video: Cut WICKED Scene With Shirtless Jonathan Bailey & Ethan Slater Released

After a year of Wicked fans hoping for its release, the cut scene from the film featuring a shirtless Jonathan Bailey as 'Fiyero' and Ethan Slater as 'Boq' has been released. It will be incl…

Audience Q&A! Seth Meyers answers which episode of "Strike Force Five" is his favorite by Late Night With Seth Meyers

Krystal Hernandez Told Her Day Job She Was Sick So She Could Audition for SIX by Andrew Gans

The multitalented artist now plays Anna of Cleves in the hit musical at the Lena Horne Theatre.

All About 'Stranger Things' Star Noah Schnapp's Twin Sister, Chloe Schnapp - People.com

... Noah Schnapp and his sister Chloe attend 'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' Broadway Opening Night at Marquis Theatre on April 22, 2025 ...

A former Bourbon Street singer returns to New Orleans in Alicia Keys' Broadway play

When actress Roz White comes to New Orleans next week as one of the stars of the Broadway National Tour of "Hell's Kitchen" at the Saenger Theatre ...

#TaylorSwift is moving on from bread… to jams and chutneys! 🤣 #TaylorOnFallon #FallonTonight by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Video: Watch Exclusive BTS Footage of Rehearsals from PBS Series HAPPINESS

In a new exclusive behind-the-scenes clip, viewers can watch rehearsal footage from Happiness, the musical series from PBS. Check out the cast rehearsing the choreography for the musical num…

The 15 best Broadway shows of 2025

2025 has been a magnificent year for Broadway. Aficionados of serious drama were treated to productions of such Pulitzer Prize winners as English ...

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 12/25/2025; Jobs In San Diego, Chicago, Los Angeles & More

Looking for a job in the theater? BroadwayWorld is here to help! Check out new job listings from the past week, ending 12/25/2025. To catch up on anything that you might have missed, visit o…

Understudies From Ragtime, Hell's Kitchen, and Oh, Mary! Will Step Into the Spotlight in 2026 by Andrew Gans

The At This Performance… concert series is an ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway standbys, understudies, and alternates.

10 Cozy Holiday PLAYBILLDER Covers From Around the Country by Natan Zamansky

When you make a Playbill with PLAYBILLDER, you can also design your own covers.

Lion King Child Star Imani Dia Smith Killed in Home Stabbing

Imani Dia Smith, who played Young Nala in Broadway's The Lion King, died on Dec. 21 after being fatally stabbed at a residence in New Jersey, ...

Video: Meet the Cast of Erica Schmidt's THE DISAPPEAR

Audible Theater will soon present the world premiere of The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt " featuring Dylan Baker, Madeline Brewer, Kelvin…

The 15 best Broadway shows of 2025 by David Buchanan

See where Tony Award-winning productions Buena Vista Social Club, Operation Mincemeat, and The Picture of Dorian Gray landed.

Understudies From Ragtime, Hell's Kitchen, and Oh, Mary! Will Step Into the Spotlight in 2026

The At This Performance… concert series is an ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway standbys, understudies, and alternates.

Get an Exclusive Preview of the Final Episodes of Community Theatre-Focused Limited ...

Get an exclusive first look at episodes five and six below. The show follows Broadway director Charlie Summers, who returns home to New Zealand to ...

The Kennedy Center Annual Christmas Eve Concert Canceled Over Trump Name Change

Mediaite reported that The Kennedy Center's annual Christmas Eve jazz concert was canceled due to the venue being renamed after Trump. Chuck Redd, the musician who has hosted the Jazz Jams c…

Audra McDonald Performs "I Could Have Danced All Night" | Broadway's Best

The winner of a record-breaking six Tony Awards as well as two Grammy awards and an Emmy, Audra McDonald performs a repertoire of classic Broadway ...

DIANE LYNN CREATES STREISAND MUSIC IN RETURN TO BOCA BLACK BOX ON SUNDAY DEC. 28 MATINEE SHOW by Marvin Glassman

Singer Diane Lynn sings 20 plus songs from the career of Barbra Streisand in her 90 minute two act Boca Black Box Center for the Arts show on Sunday, Dec. 28 at 2 p.m.in Boca Raton titled "H…

Comedy Writer Bought 'Trump Kennedy Center' Domain Names, Anticipating President Would Rename Institution After Himself: 'Satire Became Unavoida by Todd Spangler

Last week, President Donald Trump's name was emblazoned across the Kennedy Center's building façade, website and social media accounts. The organization's new name, after what the White H…

Boyfriend charged with killing 26-year-old former child actor, 'Lion King' star - pennlive.com

Published: Dec. 26, 2025, 8:28 a.m.. N.J. man charged in connection with fatal stabbing of former Broadway actress Imani Smith, 26, was a ...

Get an Exclusive Preview of the Final Episodes of Community Theatre-Focused Limited Series Happiness by Logan Culwell-Block

Episodes five and six premiere on PBS December 28.

WICKED: FOR GOOD Sets Digital Release With Over One Hour of Bonus Features

Just in time for the New Year, fans can rejoycify and return to the Emerald City for the epic conclusion to the untold story of the witches of Oz, now from the comfort of their own home. Aft…

COLUMN: Arts and Culture " Audition call for "Broadway Moments" - The Carillon

The Steinbach Arts Council (SAC) invites performers of all ages to audition for its upcoming community musical production, Broadway Moments.

Video: How Mona Fastvold Created a Sacred Musical Soundscape in THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE

Though The Testament of Ann Lee is technically a musical, writer/director Mona Fastvold didn't look to past examples of the medium for inspiration. Rather than a figurative wink at the camer…

'The Lion King' star dead at 26; boyfriend charged with murder - syracuse.com

Imani Dia Smith, who played young Nala in Broadway's "The Lion King," died Sunday after being fatally stabbed in New Jersey, according to NBC. First ...

"Home" by Stephanie Mills and Diana Ross | KBIA

"Home" is the finale song in the 1975 Broadway musical The Wiz. It's one of the most well-known songs of the show, and Stephanie Mills, ...

INTERVIEW: Kate Baldwin returns to Broadway as Roxie in 'Chicago' - Hollywood Soapbox

Photo: Kate Baldwin currently stars as Roxie Hart in Broadway's Chicago. Photo courtesy of the artist / Provided by BBB with permission.

Broadway Games: Double Trouble in 2025 by JK

Overall, 2025 was a busy year on the stage. For some actors, it was really a busy year. Several actors appeared in two different productions this year nearly over. Broadway Games: Double T…

Review: 'Beauty and the Beast' buoyed by one song that makes a spectacle of itself

On opening night of the seminal musical's local tour stop, presented by Broadway Dallas, one could sense the mood shifting as the spectacle unfolded ...

Here are the best shows on and off-Broadway of 2025 - Out Magazine

There's also a number of new shows that have made their way to the Broadway stage, like the arresting production of Ragtime and Liberation, a show ...

Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre in 2026: Four New Plays, Plus August Wilson’s ‘Jitney’ in Italian, and More by Sharon Eberson

Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company has revealed a four-play 2026 season, including a premiere by award-winning playwright a.k. payne, while also co-hosting a unique international take on…

What music and television to stream: A New Year's Eve tradition by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press It's the end of the year and there are fewer new streaming options headed to a device near you. But it's a great time to catch up on some of best movies,television,mu…

Head 'Back to Broadway' with the Pembroke Community Choir

... Broadway! Choir Director Gerald LaRonde has sifted through a treasure trove of Broadway showstoppers and standards. The result is a musical ...

Death Becomes Her & Buena Vista Social Club: London Transfers? - West End

Broadway has been on fire lately, with a slate of new musicals and star-led dramas winning over critics, awards and audiences.

What to Do on New Year's Eve by Sheldon Pearce, Vinson Cunningham

Also: Vinson Cunningham on his favorite songs of the year.

"You Deserve More": The Spectacular Miscalculation of Broadway's "The Queen of Versailles"

Kristin Chenoweth (center) and the cast of The Queen of Versailles in Boston. Photos by Matthew Murphy. The Broadway Theatre Review: The Queen of ...

A Behind-the-Scenes Player of a Transformed Broadway Takes a Bow - ny times

... Broadway and Off Broadway shows. What was once the Selwyn Theater is now the Todd Haimes, home to the Roundabout Theater Company. The Lyric ...

A Behind-the-Scenes Player of a Transformed Broadway Takes a Bow by Laurel Graeber

The nonprofit organization New 42, which earned a Tony Honor for Excellence in the Theater this year, continues to pave the way for a revitalized Times Square.

"You Deserve More": The Spectacular Miscalculation of Broadway's "The Queen of Versailles" by Ross

The Broadway Theatre Review: The Queen of Versailles By Ross The Queen of Versailles closed on Broadway last Sunday, months earlier than planned and years earlier than anyone involved likely…

Ayodele Casel - Doris Duke Foundation

" She serves as a tap choreographer for the Broadway ... Casel has performed at The White House, Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square ...

From Broadway understudy to star - PressReader

The stage actor was first hired to be an understudy of the grown-up wizard in Broadway's "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. ... Broadway, with the role ...

Amadeus Ignites California's Pasadena Playhouse by Ross

As someone who spends a good portion of each week wishing transatlantic teleportation were a standard perk of theatre journalism, I felt a familiar pang of longing when Pasadena Playhouse re…

When the Past Outshines the Future: This World of Tomorrow at The Shed by Ross

Quietly charming and deeply nostalgic, This World of Tomorrow, a new play written by and starring Tom Hanks alongside writer James Glossman, is premiering in high gloss at The Shed. It deliv…

A daring scene on Broadway this season has audiences talking | News, Sports, Jobs

NEW YORK " On any given evening as the lights come up on Act 2 of "Liberation," Bess Wohl's intergenerational Broadway play about a women's ...

Ne-Yo Keeps on Fallin' in Love With Broadway as Davis in Hell's Kitchen

Before joining the cast of Hell's Kitchen as Davis, Ne-Yo didn't have Broadway aspirations. The three-time Grammy winner played the Tin Ma.

A set-jetter's guide to: Amadeus

The story of the rivalry between Mozart and Salieri has been given a lavish TV adaptation " but it wasn't shot in Vienna