IMPRESSIONS: Das Besties and Billy McEntee Present "Das Raushgift" ​at Box of Moonlight, Bushwick by The Dance Enthusiast

"Das Rauschgift, the latest collaboration from Brooklyn-based dance-theatre duo Travis Amiel and Cosimo Pori (aka Das Besties) is a playful, exuberant, and ultimately tender tale about the t…

Isiah Whitlock Jr., Scene-Stealing Character Actor in 'The Wire,' Dies at 71 by Hannah Ziegler

In one of his most enduring roles, he played a corrupt state senator known for his ability to fashion an expletive into an outstretched catchphrase.

Kennedy Center Honors Ratings Plummet After Trump Takeover by Jack Dunn

Ratings for the Kennedy Center Honors took a sharp decline this year. The poor turnout comes shortly after Donald Trump added his name to the historic forum. This year's Kennedy Center Honor…

Inspiring Midwest Quirky Art Stories by Joe Patti

I mentioned last week that Arts Midwest sent out a year in review newsletter recently. In addition to the laundromat turned laundrobar in Columbus, OH that has taken a place in that city's m…

Music, Dance, and Improv - Township of Scotch Plains, NJ

Broadway & Bubbles Spring 2026. A Toddler through Preschool Theatre Intro! Our newest preschool theatre class brings imagination to life through ...

Broadway: "Stranger Things" Play Breaks Box Office Record Thanks to Show Finale, Tom Felton Casts $3 Mil Spell Over "Harry Potter" by Roger Friedman

Broadway is suddenly booming, which is good news for everyone. "Stranger Things: The First Shadow" was doing lackluster business all year until… The TV series ends tomorrow night. New epis…

Mayor Scott reshuffles staff, names new arts office director by Chevall Pryce

Mayor Brandon Scott announced several staff promotions and new appointments, including leadership changes in the city's arts office.

Spike Lee Shares Tribute to Isiah Whitlock Jr.: 'My Dear Beloved Brother' by Jack Dunn

Spike Lee has paid tribute to his longtime collaborator Isiah Whitlock Jr., who died on Tuesday in New York at age 71. Lee shared a photo of himself with Whitlock on Instagram on Tuesday, wr…

Four 2025 book releases for theater lovers - DC Theater Arts

Yellow Face " The latest 2024 Broadway production from Tony winner, Pulitzer Prize finalist, Grammy recipient, and the most produced living American ...

Isiah Whitlock Jr., 'The Wire' and 'Veep' Actor, Dies at 71 by Ethan Shanfeld

Isiah Whitlock Jr., an actor best known for playing the corrupt state senator Clay Davis on "The Wire," died on Tuesday in New York, Variety has confirmed. He was 71. His manager, Brian Lieb…

Your Travalanche Daily Digest for December 30, 2025 by Trav S.D.

Today's new Travalanche posts for December 30, 2025 are about Patti Smith, and a wrap-up of those we lost in 2025. There are a large number of rock and rock adjacent births on December 30. I…

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Grosses analysis: Broadway does big business during Christmas 2025

... Broadway (Credit: Joan Marcus, Brinkhoff-Mogenburg; courtesy of Disney Theatrical Productions). Broadway's box office boomed during week 31 of ...

Wicked Soars Back to the $4 Million Club, and More From Last Week's Broadway Grosses

Christmas week sent theatregoers to Broadway in droves, driving up cumulative grosses to over $50 million.

Grosses analysis: Broadway does big business during Christmas 2025 by Ruthie Fierberg

For the week ending Dec. 28, the 33 running productions grossed $54,251,856.

Wicked Soars Back to the $4 Million Club, and More From Last Week's Broadway Grosses by Logan Culwell-Block

Christmas week sent theatregoers to Broadway in droves, driving up cumulative grosses to over $50 million.

Broadway Box Office: 'Stranger Things,' 'Harry Potter' Break Records During Holiday Week

'Stranger Things' and 'Harry Potter' on Broadway broke box office records during the lucrative holiday period last week.

Ethan Slater Recalls Worst-Ever Audition When Director Said, 'Why Did You Even Bring Him In?'

Slater made his Broadway debut as the title character in 2017's The SpongeBob Musical, which nabbed him a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a ...

Broadway Box Office: 'Stranger Things,' 'Harry Potter' Break Records During Holiday Week by Caitlin Huston

'Wicked' jumped back up to the highest grossing spot with $4.4 million across nine performances.

WAITING FOR GODOT Enters Final Week of Performances on Broadway

There are only 7 performances left to see Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter in Jamie Lloyd's Broadway production of Samuel Beckett's masterpiece Waiting For Godot. The revival is playing a strict…

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 12/28/25 - WICKED Reclaims Top Spot During Holidays

This week, 33 shows played on Broadway, with 304,997 tickets sold and a total gross of $54,251,856. The average ticket price was $177.88. This was ...

Jasmine Amy Rogers Leads With Vulnerability in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee by Jonah De Forest

"We were all children once," says Jasmine Amy Rogers, who plays the sensitive and preternaturally talented preteen Olive Ostrovsky in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. "It's a huge…

'What'd I miss?' - Ten years ago - The Clinton Journal

One of the many things Meryl and I have in common is our love of Broadway musicals. ... Broadway at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on August 6, 2015.

How to Put a Celebrity at Ease? Make a Pizza. by Sarah Bahr

Times Cooking's Pizza Interview series introduces a note of nostalgia to encourage stars to open up.

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 12/28/25 - WICKED Reclaims Top Spot During Holidays

Click below to access all the Broadway grosses from all the shows for the week ending 12/28/2025 in BroadwayWorld's grosses section. Also, you will find information on each show's historical…

People, Places, and Things We Lost in 2025 by Trav S.D.

I won't mince words. The top things we lost in 2025 weren't mere individuals, they were institutions that once served American society: democracy, rule of law, the U.S. Congress and Supreme …

Actor Mickey Rourke faces eviction from LA home over $60,000 in unpaid rent by Tribune News Service

LOS ANGELES " Actor Mickey Rourke faces eviction from his Los Angeles home after failing to pay rent. Rourke, whose birth name is Philip Andre Rourke Jr., received a three-day notice to pay …

See SIX's Limited Edition Anniversary Playbill Cover for January by Margaret Hall

The fan-favorite musical is celebrating its sixth anniversary on Broadway with a series of special Playbills.

On Broadway with Kevin William Paul - Jupiter Magazine

The moment is quintessentially Paul. The rising Broadway star who is racking up credits alongside some of the industry's top talent remains grounded ...

Top Viral Moments on Broadway in 2025: BOOP!, 'Hamilten,' & More

Every year, some moments on Broadway leap off the stage and onto social media, becoming international news stories after a viral surge. From Rachel Zegler's balcony performances in Evita to …

2026 TV/streaming preview: From 'Euphoria' to 'The Testaments,' 30 new and returning shows to get excited for next year by Ethan Alter

Love Story, Lanterns, and Scarpetta are among the new offerings while The Pitt, Outlander, and Euphoria are back for more.

'Heated Rivalry' Author on 'Listening' to Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams Film Their First Sex Scene, Wanting 12 Episodes for Season 2 and by Marc Malkin

Canadian romance novelist Rachel Reid first saw Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams in person on the set of "Heated Rivalry," Jacob Tierney's television adaptation of her queer hockey book se…

'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest' Kicked Off a Big Year for TV Specials by Michael Schneider

Believe it or not, two of broadcast TV's biggest events aren't even in primetime. They also happen to pretty much bookend the year: ABC's "Dick Clark's New Years Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacre…

Off-Broadway: What's Happening on the Smaller Stages This Winter? - La Voce di New York

Off-Broadway: What's Happening on the Smaller Stages This Winter? The current fascinating zeitgeist in New York theater sees the re-emergence of farce ...

This Year's Top New Year's Eve Broadcasts " And Where to Stream Them Live Online by Atingley4

As the calendar flips and viewers once again choose between braving the cold or celebrating from the couch, television networks are rolling out their annual New Year's Eve spectacles. This y…

10 Most Memorable Broadway Debuts of 2025 | Playbill

For many artists, a Broadway debut is a banner moment"the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and rejection.

Year End Theater Quiz: A Look Back at 2025 by Jonathan Mandell

How much do you remember of this year in New York theater? Answer these 10 questions to find out. Loading…

New Year's Eve celebrations by USA Today

New Year's Eve celebrations at Times Square have been held for 122 years, "ever since the owners of One Times Square began in 1904 to conduct rooftop celebrations to greet the New Year," Tim…

Episcopalian Goy Keeps Yiddish Alive-Shane Baker/Talkline With Zev Brenner

America's leading Jewish program with newsmaker guests and celebrity interviews.

Matt Doyle Will Celebrate a New Beginning in NYC Concerts by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner will return to 54 Below in February.

10 Most Memorable Broadway Debuts of 2025 by Playbill Staff

Here are the artists whose work we're still buzzing about months later.

2026 PREVIEW: Broadway and Off-Broadway shows to check out in 2026 " amNewYork

As Broadway shakes off the confetti of another holiday season, the first half of 2026 is taking shape as a cautious but telling moment for New ...

'Wicked: For Good' Gets Digital Release, Arrives on Blu-ray and 4k Next Month by Atingley4

"Wicked: For Good" is flying to streaming. The blockbuster musical sequel, which made more than $200 million at the global box office, is now available to rent/purchase on VOD. Starting toda…

Funeral set for former Broadway actress fatally stabbed by boyfriend in N.J. home - nj.com

Services for Imani Smith, who appeared in Disney's "The Lion King" on Broadway, will be held Wednesday.

Edison man charged in killing of former Lion King child star - New Jersey 101.5

A former Broadway child star from New Jersey was stabbed to death in Edison, authorities say. Her boyfriend faces murder and child endangerment ...

Richard Smallwood, Grammy-Nominated Gospel Singer and Pianist, Dies at 77 by Steven J. Horowitz

Richard Smallwood, the Grammy-nominated gospel singer whose music has been covered by Destiny's Child and Whitney Houston, has died. He was 77. A rep for Smallwood confirmed to Variety that …

Idris Elba and Cynthia Erivo are recognized on the New Year's Honors list by Ethan Alter

King Charles III unveiled the United Kingdom's annual list of prominent public figures receiving official honors.

WICKED: FOR GOOD Now Available to Own or Rent on Digital

Ring in the New Year with Wicked! After recently surpassing $500 million at the global box office this past weekend, the musical adaptation is now available exclusively on digital platforms …

2026 Broadway preview: 'Dog Day Afternoon' and 'The Lost Boys' - Gold Derby

Apple TV's short-lived meta-musical comedy series, which lovingly spoofed classic stage musicals, is coming to the stage… as a Broadway musical. Tony ...

Report From New York: Re-Re-Re-Revamped Chess For Existing Fans Of The Score by Bill Hirschman

The new, improved Broadway musical Chess -- based on the procession of earlier edtiond --- is indeed new and improved. Whether that's enough to get you to buy a ticket to the run at the Imp…

Carmen de Lavallade, Dancer Whose Career Spanned the Arts, Dies at 94 by Julie Bloom

Over six decades she worked in theater, opera, film and television alongside luminaries like Alvin Ailey, Lena Horne, Agnes de Mille and Harry Belafonte.

Boca Raton's Willow Theatre Hosts Sixth 'To Life' Tribute to Jewish Composers and Artists by Dale King

From Arlen and Harburg ("Over the Rainbow") to Bacharach and David ("Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head"); from Rodgers and Hammerstein (Carousel) to Jerry Herman (La Cage Aux Folles) and fro…

Director of Explosive Corey Feldman Doc Refutes Claim He Didn't Know About Footage With New Clip of Them Discussing Project Together (EXCLUSIVE) by William Earl

Director Marcie Hume is responding to a claim that Corey Feldman was not aware of footage she shot for her just-released documentary about his life on his rock tour, "Corey Feldman vs. the W…

2026 Broadway preview: From 'Dog Day Afternoon' to 'The Lost Boys,' here's what's treading the boards next year by Jessica Derschowitz

Giant, Death of a Salesman, and Dreamgirls are also expected to make their debuts.

RAGTIME Breaks Box Office Record at Lincoln Center Theater

Lincoln Center Theater's 2025 revival of Ragtime, directed by Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet, has broken the record for highest weekly gross in the history of Lincoln Center T…

The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents "Merrily We Roll Along" - New Jersey Stage

(PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Merrily We Roll Along weekends from January 16 through February 8, 2026.

The Best Reviewed Broadway Shows of 2025

37 Broadway shows opened in 2025, and while not all of them were loved by the critics, there were plenty of standouts all year long.

Patti Smith: Godmother of Punk by Trav S.D.

Patti Smith (b. 1946) hits a much rounder birthday next year, but I have multiple reasons for wanting to visit this topic now, among them: 1) the fact that Smith's debut LP Horses turned 50 …

On Broadway with Kevin William Paul - Stuart Magazine

The rising Broadway star who is racking up credits alongside some of the industry's top talent remains grounded in his small-town roots, quick to ...

Watch Nicole Scherzinger Belt Out 'Maybe This Time' at Carnegie Hall by Andrew Gans

The Sunset Blvd. star performed the Cabaret classic during her debut at the famed Manhattan venue.

Does George Clooney Know His Lines? by Variety

Hollywood heartthrob, George Clooney, revisits his past projects like Ocean's Eleven, ER, and Michael Clayton, and explains why he was the best Batman. 00:00 Intro 00:22 Batman & Robin 01:4…

Jeremy Allen White could tie Michael J. Fox with a Golden Globe win for Best TV Comedy Actor by Jeffrey Kare

Fox already has four trophies in this category, while Alan Alda has six.

Ricky Gervais Reveals the Jason Momoa and Peter Dinklage D" Joke He Cut From the Golden Globes by William Earl

Ricky Gervais has hosted the Golden Globes five times, making Hollywood sweat with his take-no-prisoners approach to jokes mocking showbiz. In his new Netflix stand-up special "Mortality," w…

Stranger Things: The First Shadow Sets $2.5 Million Broadway Record - TheWrap

"Stranger Things: The First Shadow" set a $2.5 million record at Broadway's Marquis Theatre over Christmas week.

Jazz band cancels New Year's Eve show at Trump-Kennedy Center by USA Today

A renowned jazz band, The Cookers, has canceled their New Year's Eve performance at the newly renamed Trump-Kennedy Center, two days before the event. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/st…

'Shrinking' Season 3 Trailer: Michael J. Fox Returns to Acting, Joking About Parkinson's Alongside Harrison Ford by Selome Hailu

The Season 3 trailer for the Apple TV+ comedy "Shrinking" teases Michael J. Fox's return to acting after stepping away from his career in 2020 due to speech issues associated with his Parkin…

'Stranger Things' Play Breaks Broadway House Record With $2.5 Million Over Christmas

The release of the fifth and final season of "Stranger Things" seems to have given a boost to "Stranger Things: The First Shadow," the Broadway play ...

Poetry in Drama: Sutzkever's Stories Come Alive on the Stage by Shalom Berger

The vocabulary of the stories utilizes the palette of the art world, Jewish life and the underworld.

In brief: Peyton List joins 'Heathers: The Musical' off-Broadway and more - Everett Post

... Broadway and more. How very! Cobra Kai star Peyton List is set to join the off-Broadway cast of Heathers: The Musical in the role of Heather Chandler.

New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Launches Exhibit on History of Magic Performance

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, located at Lincoln Center, has announced a new exhibition highlighting the history of magic performance. The exhibition, Mystery and Wond…

STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Breaks Marquis Theatre Box Office Record

The Tony Award-winning Broadway production of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW broke the 9-performance house record at the Marquis Theatre with a gross of $2,510,948.00 for the week ending …

Broadway's 'Stranger Things', 'Ragtime', 'Just In Time' & 'Harry Potter' Smash B.O. Records - Deadline

Broadway shows setting Christmas Week records were Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Ragtime, Just In Time and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

Ease on down the road with Broadway In Tucson's 'The Wiz' - Arizona Daily Star

Holman will be on the Centennial Hall stage Jan. 6-11 when Broadway in Tucson opens the new year with "The Wiz." "The Wiz". Sheherazade as Glinda ...

STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW on Broadway Breaks Marquis Theatre Box Office Record

With the launch of Season 5 on Netflix, demand across both the Broadway and West End productions saw an increase in ticket sales, reaching their ...

STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW on Broadway Breaks Marquis Theatre Box Office Record

Stranger Things: The First Shadow broke the 9-performance house record at the Marquis Theatre with a gross of $2,510,948.00 for the week ending Sunday, December 28, 2025. The most Tony Award…

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In memoriam 2025: Honoring 32 legendary entertainers who died this year by Chris Beachum

Gene Hackman, Diane Keaton, Robert Redford, Rob Reiner, Sly Stone, and Brian Wilson are among the luminaries we lost.

'Stranger Things' Play Breaks Broadway House Record With $2.5 Million Over Christmas by Selome Hailu

The release of the fifth and final season of "Stranger Things" seems to have given a boost to "Stranger Things: The First Shadow," the Broadway play that serves as a prequel to the Netflix s…

'Stranger Things: The First Shadow', 'Ragtime', 'Just In Time' & 'Harry Potter And The Cursed Child' Smash Broadway House Records by Greg Evans

Christmas week was reliably bountiful for Broadway, with early reports of record-breaking grosses for the holiday period coming in hours before the official numbers are released by the Broad…

Video: STRANGER THINGS Performs at Red Bucket Follies 2025

The cast of Stranger Things: the First Shadow took Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS to the Upside Down with a special performance at this year's Red Bucket Follies! The performance featured…

In brief: Peyton List joins 'Heathers: The Musical' off-Broadway and more

How very! Cobra Kai star Peyton List is set to join the off-Broadway cast of Heathers: The Musical in the role of Heather Chandler.

Consider this Kate Hudson's official request to go Day Drinking with Seth by Late Night With Seth Meyers

NEW YEAR'S EVE CONCERTS AT KENNEDY CENTER ARE CANCELED by Robert Shuman

​​(Adam Nagourney's and Neil Vigdor's article appeared in The York Times, 12/29​; Photo: The head of Doug Varone and Dancers called the decision to cancel tw…

Vanessa Williams Will Return to NYC in The Comfort Zone | Playbill

The upcoming performances are described as both "all about love" and "a musical stroll down memory lane." On Broadway, Williams has appeared in The ...

Of Lenny Kaye and "Nuggets" by Trav S.D.

December 27 is the birthday of Lenny Kaye (Lenny Kusikoff, b. 1946). Kaye is a man of many accomplishments, but I am going to tout one in particular. The nephew of Hollywood songwriter Larry…

Video: Derek Klena Joins Dancing Baseball Team, Savannah Bananas

Broadway's own Derek Klena has joined the Savannah Bananas, a baseball team that combines the game everyone knows with choreographed song-and-dance performances. Baseball isn't new to Klena,…

Acclaimed stage, TV and movie actor to star in 'Death of a Salesman' at Hartford Stage by Christopher Arnott

The production, running Feb. 27 through March 29, will star Peter Jacobson, best known for his roles in TV series such as "House" and "The Americans."

When Sammy Davis Jr. Knocked Out Broadway by Laurence Maslon

The entertainer, who would have turned 100 this month, reinvented himself by starring in the musical version of Clifford Odets's prizefighting drama "Golden Boy."

NYC: Seeking Comedic Male Actor (30s-40s) for Short Play in Greenwich Village Festival ...

Site Navigation · What's Playing on Broadway and Beyond · Playbill Editorial · Industry Resources · More from Playbill · NYC: Seeking Comedic Male Actor ( ...

When Sammy Davis Jr. Knocked Out Broadway - The New York Times

... Broadway for half that paycheck. Image. A black and white photo of the exterior of a 1960s Broadway theater, with a. Before "Golden Boy," Sammy ...

The 15 Best Shows of 2025 | Playbill

The Broadway and Off-Broadway shows that Playbill's editorial staff loved this year. By Diep Tran. December 29, 2025.

In 'Ann Lee,' Dance Is the Fuel for a Godly 18th-Century Rave by Gia Kourlas and Lila Barth

"The Testament of Ann Lee," starring Amanda Seyfried, tells the story of the Shakers and their feminist leader. Dance and music are its vital, mystical language.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 30, 2025- Win Opening Night TITANIQUE Tickets and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 30, 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…

Idris Elba Knighted in U.K.'s New Year Honors as Cynthia Erivo Given MBE by Alex Ritman

Arise Sir Stringer Bell! Idris Elba is set to receive a knighthood in the U.K. after the star led the list of names in the 2026 new year honors. Despite coming after another busy year for th…

Byron Pitts sits down with Broadway co-stars of 'Two Strangers' musical - YouTube

ABC News' Byron Pitts speaks with his daughter and her co-star about their new Broadway musical, "Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)"

Our 25 Favorite Cast Recordings of 2025 - TheaterMania.com

From Broadway to the West End and beyond, there are plenty of fresh cast recordings to enjoy. In a fitting tribute to the year, here are 25 of our ...

A Ghost Story Whispers for Christmas Eve: "The Woman in Black" at the CAA Theatre by Ross

The Toronto Theatre Review: Susan Hill's The Woman in Black By Ross "It was 9:30 on Christmas Eve." Arthur Kipps cannot quite get the line out before he is gently, then firmly, interrupted. …

DIVORCE CHALLENGES FACING ORANGE COUNTY ACTORS ON LONG THEATER TOURS by Jim Allen

Actors in Orange County who spend long stretches on theater tours run into some pretty unique hurdles that can put a real strain on their personal lives. When you're away for weeks or months…

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A THEATER PATRON IS INJURED DURING A SHOW IN NEW YORK by John K. Adams

If you've ever wondered what actually happens when someone gets hurt during a show in New York, you're not alone. It's surprisingly common"think slippery floors, wobbly steps, or just not en…

Important- Postmark Will No Longer Reflect The Day Mailed by Joe Patti

Totally off my radar until I saw a LinkedIn post by April Clark. Starting December 24, 2025 your local post office will no longer postmark outgoing mail. The postmark will be places on the m…

Broadway Shockers 2025: The (Ir)Resistible Return of Scott Rudin - TheaterMania.com

Broadway, people argued, has no room for abusers. Perhaps there's some truth to that in the grand scheme of things. Audience members are free to skip ...

A Town, a Bully, and the Moment Everything Breaks: Kenrex at The Other Palace by Ross

'911, what's your emergency?' 'My husband… they shot him… they all did.' It's July 10th, 1981, Missouri, and in that sharp introduction, Kenrex at The Other Palace arrives like a sucker …

IMPRESSIONS: Triskelion Arts' Split Bill #47 Presents Ariana Speight and Cristina Moya-Palacios by The Dance Enthusiast

"At the intimate Triskelion Arts, Split Bill #47 presented two solos, works by Cristina Moya-Palacios and Ariana Speight, which spoke of identity, reflection, and memory." " Kristen Hedberg,…