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Monday, November 17, 2025

Elizabeth Franz, Tony-Winning Actress of Stage and Screen, Dies at 84 by Beth Stevens

Elizabeth Franz, the Tony-winning actress whose fierce and deeply felt portrayal of Linda Loman in the 1999 Broadway revival of Death of a Salesman became a career-defining performance, died…

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Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Odds and Ends: Cole Escola Gives Miss Piggy Her Close-Up, Joe Turner Revival Gets Dream Design Team & More by Beth Stevens

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Design Magic for Joe Turner's Come and Gone A first-rate creative team has been announced for the Broadway revival of August Wilson…

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When Two Strangers Click: Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts Find a Spark on Broadway by Beth Stevens

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), now playing at the Longacre Theatre, features Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts at the center of a musical that's equal parts rom-com and emotional…

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This Week on The Broadway Show: Wicked Star Allie Trimm, Two Strangers Stars and Songwriters & More by Beth Stevens

The holidays are on the horizon, but Broadway is in a joyous mood. Here's what's in store on this week's episode of The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal.  It's good to see her, isn't it? …

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Betty Boop Is Hitting the Road! BOOP! The Musical Sets 50-Week North American Tour by Beth Stevens

BOOP! The Musical is heading out on a North American tour. The hit Broadway show will launch in fall 2026, opening at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre in Rochester, New York to kick off its …

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Friday, October 31, 2025

Why Everyone's Talking About Broadway's New Must-See Comedy Liberation by Beth Stevens

Liberation, now playing at the James Earl Jones Theatre, is sparking powerful reactions on Broadway. Playwright Bess Wohl says the story speaks to everyone, not just women: "Men and no…

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Tony Winner Ari'el Stachel on Anxiety, Identity and His Solo Show Other by Beth Stevens

Ari'el Stachel's new solo show Other begins on the night he won a Tony Award for The Band's Visit in 2018. The moment looked like triumph, but beneath the surface he was unraveling. The auto…

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Let's Do the Time Warp! Tickets Now on Sale for Broadway's The Rocky Horror Show Starring Luke Evans by Beth Stevens

Tickets are now on sale for Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show, returning to New York in a new production starring Luke Evans as Frank-N-Furter and directed by Oh, Mary! Tony winner Sam…

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Odds & Ends: Ben Platt & Rachel Zegler in The Last Five Years Anniversary Concert, Ian McKellen at The Shed by Beth Stevens

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Goodbye Until Tomorrow (or Next March) Tony winner Ben Platt and Golden Globe winner Rachel Zegler will star in a concert staging o…

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All the Right Moves: Danny Strong and Michael Mayer Talk Chess by Beth Stevens

For the first time in 37 years the musical Chess is returning to Broadway. The revival features a new book by Emmy winner Danny Strong, direction by Tony winner Michael Mayer and a cast led …

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Luke Evans Steps Into Fishnets for The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway by Beth Stevens

Beauty and the Beast and The Hobbit star Luke Evans will make his Broadway debut as Frank-N-Furter in Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show. Directed by Oh, Mary! Tony winner Sam Pinkle…

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Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Proof, Starring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle, Finds Its Broadway Home by Beth Stevens

The first-ever New York revival of David Auburn's Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning play Proof has found its Broadway home. Starring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle, Proof will p…

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Mission Renewed: The Book of Mormon Welcomes New Stars on Broadway by Beth Stevens

The missionaries are getting a shake up on Broadway. Beginning October 28, The Book of Mormon will welcome four new principal cast members to the Eugene O'Neill Theatre. Diego Enrico makes h…

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Monday, October 27, 2025

June Lockhart, Tony Winner and Star of Lassie and Lost in Space, Dies at 100 by Beth Stevens

June Lockhart, the Tony-winning actress who became one of television's most beloved mothers with both Lassie and Lost in Space, died of natural causes at her home in Santa Monica, California…

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Proof, Starring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle, Find Its Broadway Home by Beth Stevens

The first-ever New York revival of David Auburn's Proof has found its Broadway home. David Auburn's Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning play, starring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle, will …

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Friday, October 24, 2025

Odds and Ends: Pine in Ivanov, Moonstruck Lights Up, Wicked Goes Prime Time by Beth Stevens

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Pine and Punishment Chris Pine will make his London stage debut next summer in Ivanov, a new adaptation of Anton Chekhov's play by …

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First Look Photos: Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock Take Broadway to Little Bear Ridge Road by Beth Stevens

See photos of Little Bear Ridge Road, the new Broadway play from Samuel D. Hunter now at the Booth Theatre. Directed by Joe Mantello, it stars two-time Tony winner Laurie Metcalf and Micah S…

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Welcome to The Wild Party! Tickets on Sale for Encores! Revival by Beth Stevens

Tickets are now on sale for The Wild Party, part of New York City Center's Encores! series. Performances run March 18-29, 2026. The show marks the return of Michael John LaChiusa and George …

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Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Odds and Ends: Wicked News, West End Moves and a Sondheim Encore by Beth Stevens

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Colman Domingo Finds His Courage Colman Domingo is heading to Oz. The Oscar-nominated actor, who has appeared on Broadway in Passin…

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Friday, October 17, 2025

Victor Carrillo Tracey to Play Sodapop Curtis in The Outsiders This Fall by Beth Stevens

The Curtis brothers are getting a temporary shake-up. Beginning October 21, original cast member Victor Carrillo Tracey will step into the role of Sodapop Curtis in the Tony-winning musical …

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Stars Flock to the Red Carpet for Ragtime's Glorious Broadway Opening at Lincoln Center Theater by Beth Stevens

It was a Broadway homecoming at the Vivian Beaumont Theater as Ragtime rolled out the red carpet for its opening night. Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Nichelle Lewis and Brandon Uranow…

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Victor Carrillo Tracey Returns to The Outsiders This Fall by Beth Stevens

The Curtis brothers are getting a temporary shake-up. Beginning October 21, original cast member Victor Carrillo Tracey will step into the role of Sodapop Curtis in the Tony-winning musical …

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Tickets Now on Sale for the Starry Revival of Bat Boy: The Musical by Beth Stevens

Tickets are now on sale for Bat Boy: The Musical at New York City Center, running October 29 through November 9 as the venue's annual gala presentation. Directed by Tony winner Alex Timbers,…

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See the Silhouettes: Ragtime Cast and Broadway Royalty Light Up Opening Night in Our Exclusive Portrait Studio by Beth Stevens

The company of Ragtime made the Vivian Beaumont Theater roar to life on opening night. Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Nichelle Lewis and Brandon Uranowitz lead the sweeping ne…

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Think Big! Tickets Now on Sale for Broadway's Giant Starring John Lithgow by Beth Stevens

Tickets are now on sale for Mark Rosenblatt's Olivier Award-winning play Giant, starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl. Directed by Nicholas Hytner, performances begin March 11, 2026 at the …

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Get Your Paws on Them! Tickets Now on Sale for Cats: The Jellicle Ball by Beth Stevens

Tickets are now on sale for Cats: The Jellicle Ball, the drag and ball culture-inspired reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical. The show will play Broadway's Broadhurst Theatre…

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Odds and Ends: Chess and Mincemeat Extend, The Greatest Showman Cast Set & Ansel Elgort Dances Home by Beth Stevens

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. More Nights in "Bangkok" (and Beyond) The first-ever Broadway revival of Chess is staying on the board a little longer. The product…

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Get Ready to Catch Bug as Tickets Go on Sale for Carrie Coon's Broadway Return by Beth Stevens

Broadway is about to get a little darker and a lot more thrilling. Tickets are now on sale for Bug, Tracy Letts' seductive and unsettling play directed by Tony winner David Cromer. Performan…

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Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Joshua Boone Join August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone on Broadway by Beth Stevens

Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Joshua Boone are joining the cast of Debbie Allen's Broadway revival of August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone. The production, which stars the previously annou…

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Tuesday, October 14, 2025

See Jane Krakowski Make a Scene in New Oh, Mary! Photos by Beth Stevens

It's curtain up on a new era of chaos at the Lyceum Theatre. Tony winner Jane Krakowski makes her debut as Mary Todd Lincoln in Cole Escola's hit comedy Oh, Mary! She appears alongside Ch…

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Let the Reinvention Begin! Romy & Michele: The Musical Begins Tonight Off-Broadway by Beth Stevens

Get ready to break out the Post-its and platform heels. Romy & Michele: The Musical begins performances October 14 at Stage 42, with opening night set for October 28. The new musical rei…

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2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off