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West Boca Community Theatre To Celebrate The Legacy of Joe Papp This June
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2024


Join the West Boca Community Theater on June 22nd for a musical celebration honoring the legacy of Joe Papp, a pivotal figure in American theater.

Audra McDonald Will Return to Broadway This Fall in GYPSY; Hear Her Sing in New Trailer
by Nicole Rosky - May 29, 2024


It's official! six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald will return to Broadway this fall, taking on what is widely regarded as the greatest role in musical theatre, “Rose” in GYPSY. We have all of the details!

Eliot Feld Places His Ballets In The Public Domain; Feld And Ballet Tech Donate Archive To NYPL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2024


Eliot Feld and Ballet Tech donate their ballet archive to the New York Public Library, placing Feld's works in the public domain to ensure wider access and preservation.

Berkshire Theatre Group Announces Cast of 4000 MILES At The Unicorn Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2024


Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) and Kate Maguire have announced casting for its upcoming production of 4000 Miles, a play redefining family, loss and healing. 

Jack O'Brien & George C. Wolfe Will Each Receive the 2024 Special Tony Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2024


Jack O’Brien and George C. Wolfe will each receive the 2024 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.

Adam Guettel, Austin Pendleton and More Will Be Honored with Dramatists Guild Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 19, 2024


The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.

Larry Marshall to Direct Sundog Theatre's SCENES FROM THE STATEN ISLAND FERRY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2024


Broadway star Larry Marshall will direct Sundog Theatre's annual presentation, Scenes from the Staten Island Ferry 2024. Learn more!

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Acquires the Archive of Novella Nelson
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2024


The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts' Billy Rose Theatre Division has acquired the archive of Novella Nelson. Learn more about Nelson!

Meet the Cast of PATRIOTS, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2024


The Almeida Theatre production of Patriots officially begins previews on Broadway tonight, April 1. Meet the cast of Patriots here!

Cape Rep Theatre Announces OUR TOWN And More for 2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024


Discover the exciting lineup for Cape Rep's 2024 season. Stay updated with the latest in Broadway entertainment news.

Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts to Present THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2024


Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts will present THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, a musical by Rupert Holmes.

DINNER WITH FRIENDS To Be Presented At The Zephyr Theatre This April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2024


DINNER WITH FRIENDS, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Donald Margulies, will be presented by Adriano Aragon and Foursome Productions at the Zephyr Theatre.

Full Broadway Cast Set For PATRIOTS, Starring Michael Stuhlbarg, Will Keen, and More
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024


The full Broadway cast has been announced for the Almeida Theatre production of Patriots, the new play by Peter Morgan. Learn more about the show and find out who is starring here!

The Public Theater Sets Traveling Free Shakespeare in the Park Schedule for Summer 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2024


The Public Theater will present GO PUBLIC! A Festival of Free Shakespeare in the Park, featuring a suite of free summer programming taking place across all five boroughs. Learn more about The Public's summer 2024 season.

New York Classical Theatre to Present HENRY IV in NYC Parks This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2024


New York Classical Theatre will present William Shakespeare’s Henry IV as the main production of the company’s 25th anniversary season. See where the show will be performed and learn more details about the production.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 1, 2024
by - Feb 1, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 1, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Names Melia Bensussen Artistic Director of National Playwrights Conference
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2024


Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has revealed that Melia Bensussen will be taking the reins of its flagship program, the National Playwrights Conference.

Michael Stuhlbarg Will Return to Broadway in Peter Morgan's PATRIOTS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2024


Award-winning theatre, film, and television actor Michael Stuhlbarg will return to Broadway for the first time in almost 20 years to star in Patriots, the Almeida Theatre production of the timely new play by Peter Morgan. Learn more about the play here!

HIROSHI-ME-ME-ME by Natalie Menna to be Presented at Theater for the New City This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2024


HIROSHI-ME-ME-ME, written by Natalie Menna, is coming to Theater for the New City this month. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Jill Paice, John Hillner & More to Star in Industry Readings of BRILLIANCE, Based on the life of Frances Farmer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2024


Musical Brilliance, LLC, will present private industry readings (by invitation only) of Brilliance, a musical based on the life of Frances Farmer, with book by Lance Lewman, music and lyrics by Lance Lewman & Kristan King, and additional music by Gabriel Kane.

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