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Jan 08, 2026

Amrou Al-Kadhi to Direct Sam Morrison's Sugar Daddy Off-West End
Al-Kadhi is the author of Life as a Unicorn, which received both the Polari First Book Prize and a Somerset Maugham Award.



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Jan 08, 2026

Jason Tam, Jade Jones, More Complete Cast of Bigfoot! Off-Broadway
The new musical comedy comes from Amber Ruffin, David A. Schmoll, and Kevin Sciretta.



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Jan 08, 2026

Jeff Hiller Will Host 2026 Artios Awards, Honoring Stage and Screen Casting
Theatrical non-profit Broadway Cares will receive the Marion Dougherty New York Apple Award at the February ceremony.



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Jan 08, 2026

Photos: Edred Utomi and Jin Ha Take Lead of Broadway's Hamilton
Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony-winning international hit recently celebrated its 10th anniversary at the Richard Rodgers Theatre.



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Jan 08, 2026

Tommy Tune's Archives Will Be Housed at the University of Houston
The institution is the ten-time Tony honoree's alma mater.



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Jan 08, 2026

Watch Trailer for HBO Max's 2-Part Mel Brooks Documentary
Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio's film, Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!, premieres later this month.




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Jan 08, 2026

Rob McClure, Michael Genet, Matt Walker Will Lead Spare Parts Off-Broadway
Michael Herwitz will direct David J. Glass' new play.



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Jan 08, 2026

Gustavo Dudamel to Conduct New York Philharmonic in Radio City Debut
The one-night-only concert will be the first to utilize Radio City Music Hall's new Sphere Immersive Sound System.



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Jan 08, 2026

John Cariani, Carson Stewart, More Cast in World Premiere of Ten Brave Seconds Musical
Ellie Heyman will direct the new musical from Will Van Dyke and Jeff Talbott at Utah's Pioneer.



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Jan 08, 2026

Watch: Tracy Letts Was Inspired to Write Bug After the 1995 Oklahoma City Bombing
The play is currently making a long-awaited Broadway debut via Manhattan Theatre Club, with Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood starring.



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Jan 08, 2026

Titaníque Gets a Starry Broadway Manifest
Jim Parsons, Deborah Cox, Frankie Grande, and show co-creator Constantine Rousouli have joined the cast.



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Jan 08, 2026

The Top 20 Most-Produced Plays of 2025 (According to PLAYBILLDER)
From Shakespeare to The Outsiders, these plays proved very popular with PLAYBILLDER, Playbill's program-building service.



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Jan 08, 2026

Matt Doyle, Jordan Kai Burnett, Andy Mientus, Leslie McDonel Will Join The Skivvies at the Beechman
A Heart Act to Follow will celebrate love for singles and couples alike.



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Jan 08, 2026

Michael Shaw Fisher's The Amazing Sex Life of Rabbits Sets Off-Broadway Bow
The dark comedy previously played the Hollywood Fringe Festival.



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Jan 08, 2026

Michelle Visage, Natalie Paris, Mazz Murray, More Will Lead Sea Witch Musical in London
This prequel inspired by The Little Mermaid will play two performances at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.



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Jan 08, 2026

Nicholas Christopher Is Giving a Star-Making Performance in Chess on Broadway. He's Not Letting It Get to His Head, Though
"For a kid from Bermuda, who grew up in Boston, now playing a Russian chess master, it's just funny to me."



Playbill News
Jan 08, 2026

Frozen, Addams Family, More in Walnut Street Theatre's 2026-2027 Season
The Philadelphia institution has revealed its upcoming 218th season.



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Jan 08, 2026

Ricky Rojas to Return to Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway
The Tony-winning musical continues at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.



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Jan 08, 2026

Tracy Letts' Bug, Starring Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood, Opens on Broadway January 8
David Cromer is at the helm of the Manhattan Theatre Club production.



Playbill News
Jan 07, 2026

Wicked Novel, Basis for Musical and Film, Has Been Banned in Utah
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit in response to the book ban.



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Jan 07, 2026

Ariana Grande, Ethan Hawke, Sinners, Hamnet Nominated for 2026 Actor Awards
Previously known as the SAG Awards, the honors have rebranded for 2026.



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Jan 07, 2026

Additional Casting Set for Ethan Slater-Led Marcel on the Train; Julie Benko Departs
Written by Slater and Marshall Pailet, the Classic Stage Company production sees the Wicked film star taking on world famous mime Marcel Marceau.



Playbill News
Jan 07, 2026

Norbert Leo Butz, Christina Kirk, Jill Abramovitz, More Cast in The Recipe, About Julia Child
Lisa Peterson will direct Claudia Shear's world premiere at the La Jolla Playhouse.




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Jan 07, 2026

Teagan Croft, Milo Manheim Will Lead Tangled Live-Action Remake
The 2010 animated movie musical is getting a re-do.



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Jan 07, 2026

Frederick Loewe, Burt Bacharach, Scott Joplin, More to Feature in Library of Congress Concert Season
The Library of Congress launches its yearlong America 250 celebration with a series of concerts and conversations about American music, all free and open to the public.



Playbill News
Jan 07, 2026

See Who's Hitting the Road for The Great Gatsby's North American Tour
The new musical, based on the famed F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, continues at the Broadway Theatre.



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Jan 07, 2026

The Fantasticks, Reimagined as Gay Love Story, Is Aiming for Broadway
Matt and Lewis will fall in love in the Tom Jones-Harvey Schmidt musical directed and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli.



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Jan 07, 2026

The Lion King Tour Will Welcome New Rafiki, Who Has Played the Role in 7 Countries
The Tony-winning Disney musical arrives in Sacramento January 7.



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Jan 07, 2026

Schedule of Upcoming and Announced Broadway Shows
See what's coming soon, what's premiering out of town, and what's in development.



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Jan 07, 2026

Marisha Wallace Joins West End Once On This Island Concert
The one-night-only return of the Ahrens and Flaherty musical will also star Alex Newell, Melanie La Barrie, Dujonna Gift, and more.



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Jan 07, 2026

Longest-Running Shows on Broadway
See where today's shows stand among the classics.

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Jan 07, 2026

Good Night, and Good Luck on Broadway, Starring George Clooney, Now Streaming on Netflix
The A-lister made his Broadway debut starring in the play adaptation of his film last year.



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Jan 07, 2026

Broadway Week Will Bring 2-for-1 Tickets Back This Month
Find out how you can take advantage of one of Broadway's best semi-annual deals.



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Jan 07, 2026

Broadway's Liberation, Oedipus, Purpose, Redwood, Smash Nominated for 2026 GLAAD Media Awards
Since 1990, the honors have grown to be the most visible annual LGBTQIA awards show in the world.



Playbill News
Jan 07, 2026

2025 Christmas Spectacular Enjoys Highest Attendance in Over 2 Decades
The annual holiday celebration also marked the 100th anniversary of the Radio City Rockettes.



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Jan 07, 2026

Watch Masquerade Star Telly Leung's Acoustic Cover of 'Music of the Night'
Leung is one of six actors currently playing the Phantom in the immersive production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Off-Broadway.



Playbill News
Jan 07, 2026

Bernadette Peters, Melissa Errico, More Will Perform at Inaugural Think Pink Gala
Opera star Denyce Graves will be honored at the evening celebrating the United Breast Cancer Foundation's 25th anniversary.



Playbill News
Jan 06, 2026

Mamma Mia!, The Lion King Set House Records, and More From Last Week's Broadway Grosses
The Main Stem saw another banner winter holiday week at the box office.



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Jan 06, 2026

See Production Photos From Broadway's Bug, Starring Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood
David Cromer is at the helm of the Manhattan Theatre Club production.



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Jan 06, 2026

Sierra Boggess, Jason Gotay, Gizel Jiménez, More Will Lead Ink & Paint Musical Reading
Liz Carlson will direct the new musical spotlighting the untold story of the women behind Disney's golden age of animation.



Playbill News
Jan 06, 2026

New Blake Allen-Will Nunziata Opera The Waves Sets NYC Presentation
Selections from the opera based on Virginia Woolf's novel will be presented in February.



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Jan 06, 2026

Photos: Sheridan Smith, Romesh Ranganathan Star in Woman in Mind in London's West End
The Alan Ayckbourn comedy is at Duke of York's Theatre through February 28.



Playbill News
Jan 06, 2026

Go Inside Rehearsals for Mrs. President, Starring Keala Settle
The Broadway favorite will be seen as Mary Todd Lincoln at London's Charing Cross Theatre.



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Jan 06, 2026

Drama League Associate Artistic Director Nilan Has Died
Nilan was an award-winning writer, director, actor, producer, educator, and arts leader whose work centered on intersectionality, queer life, and the multiplicity of human experience.



Playbill News
Jan 06, 2026

Chez Joey Finds Full Casting at Arena Stage
The D.C. company is putting a new spin on Rodgers and Hart's Pal Joey beginning January 30.



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Jan 06, 2026

Get a 1st Look at Hugh Jackman, Jodie Comer in The Death of Robin Hood Film
The Tony winners have teamed up with writer-director Michael Sarnoski bring a new, modern take on the classic legend to the screen.



Playbill News
Jan 06, 2026

Angie Schworer, Marcus M. Martin, More Cast in Prairie Park Industry Reading
Stephen Santa will direct T.J. Pieffer's new play.



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Jan 06, 2026

How to Get $15 Tickets to The Book of Mormon on Broadway
The Tony-winning musical is currently celebrating its 15th anniversary at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.



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Jan 06, 2026

Last Chance: Schedule of Upcoming Broadway and Off-Broadway Show Closings
What shows are about to close in New York City?



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Jan 06, 2026

Watch Matthew Morrison Revisit Songs From Finding Neverland and Hairspray at 54 Below
The Glee star is currently offering Rhythms & Revelations through January 8.



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Jan 06, 2026

Julie Benko Joins Ragtime Broadway Revival January 6
Benko will play the role of Emma Goldman for three months.



Playbill News
Jan 06, 2026

5 Reasons to See The Book of Mormon on Broadway
The creators of South Park have been keeping Broadway audiences in stitches for 15 years with this Tony-winning musical.



Playbill News
Jan 05, 2026

Watch Complete Opening Number From 2025 Red Bucket Follies
Chris Dimond and Michael Kooman penned the opening, featuring James T. Lane, Jenna Bainbridge, Antwayn Hopper, Jermaine Miles, and Rachelle Rak.



Playbill News
Jan 05, 2026

Watch: Lawrence Performs 'Whatcha Want' in Broadway's All Out
The starry new Simon Rich compendium is currently running at the Nederlander Theatre.



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Jan 05, 2026

Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal Set Summer Return to 54 Below
The original Rent stars are also playing four sold-out shows at the Manhattan venue January 10-13.



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Jan 05, 2026

KPop Demon Hunters Songwriter Says the Film Would Be an ‘Amazing' Stage Musical
Mark Sonnenblick breaks down every song he co-wrote for the Netflix movie musical, for the fans.



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Jan 05, 2026

The 'Punk Rock' Return of Carrie Coon
HBO's fan favorite returns to the Broadway stage in Bug by her husband, playwright Tracy Letts.



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Jan 05, 2026

See Who's Joining Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf in Broadway Death of a Salesman
Joe Mantello will direct the Scott Rudin-produced revival.



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Jan 05, 2026

Lucie Jones Sets Return to London Les Misérables
Cameron Mackintosh's hit production continues at the Sondheim Theatre.



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Jan 05, 2026

Derek Klena Trades Footlights for Stadium Lights With the Savannah Bananas
The Broadway favorite has signed with the singing-and-dancing baseball team for all of their 2026 games.



Playbill News
Jan 05, 2026

Actor Bret Hanna-Shuford Has Died at 46
With half a dozen Broadway credits under his belt, Mr. Hanna-Shuford was one half of the social media duo Broadway Husbands.



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Jan 05, 2026

Watch Alex Newell and Rachel Webb Belt Out 'Everlasting Love' at 2025 Broadway Dreams Gala
The evening honored Tony-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell.



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Jan 05, 2026

Porgy, Puritani, Pinafore, and More: What's Happening in Classic Arts This Week
Find out what's happening in the opera, concert, and dance scene this week.




Playbill News
Jan 04, 2026

Broadway Bids Adieu to Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter-Led Waiting for Godot January 4
Jamie Lloyd directed the Samuel Beckett classic, a reunion for the Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure stars.



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Jan 04, 2026

Broadway Bids Adieu to Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter-Led Waiting for Godot December 4
Jamie Lloyd directed the Samuel Beckett classic, a reunion for the Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure stars.



Playbill News
Jan 03, 2026

Beetlejuice the Musical Completes Its Third Broadway Run January 3
The production returned to the Main Stem via its first national tour, which is closing after a three-year, 88-city run.



Playbill News
Jan 03, 2026

5 Broadway Shows to See in the New Year and Get Your 2026 Started Off Right
Your first Broadway ticket-buying decision sets the tone for the year ahead, so we're helping you choose wisely.



Playbill News
Jan 02, 2026

Watch: All the Laughs and Lewks on Playbill's Getting Ready!
These are the moments we can't stop thinking about from the fabulous first season of the interview series.



Playbill News
Jan 02, 2026

The Top 20 Most-Produced Shows of 2025 (According to PLAYBILLDER)
Theatre kids are really loving Beetlejuice Jr.



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Jan 02, 2026

Playbill's Favorite Red Carpet Looks From 2025
The trend of the year was authenticity: artists dressed their best, rather than chasing the microtrends that otherwise dominated the fashion ecosystem offstage.



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Jan 02, 2026

See New Playbill Covers for Winter 2026
Check out the imaginative covers from both Broadway and Off-Broadway productions.



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Jan 02, 2026

Les Misérables Tour Will Welcome Return of Hayden Tee
The North American tour of the international hit is currently playing Hayes Hall in Naples, Florida.



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Jan 02, 2026

Stephen Schwartz Pulls Out of Washington National Opera Gala in Wake of Kennedy Center Renaming
The newly partisan D.C. institution previously announced a possibly illegal move to add President Trump's name to its title.



Playbill News
Jan 02, 2026

'Pay Attention to the Human Zoo': 25 Broadway Artists Share Hard-Earned Advice
Broadway professionals—including Brandon Victor Dixon, Beth Leavel, Adam Pascal, Christopher Sieber, and Jason Tam—offer words of wisdom.



Playbill News
Jan 02, 2026

Tim Rice Is Ready to Revive Aida
As Chess gets a new life on Broadway, the lyricist thinks his 2000 collaboration with Elton John should get 'another go.'



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Jan 02, 2026

Watch Complete Tabernacle Choir Christmas Special, Featuring Tony Winner Ruthie Ann Miles
The annual holiday concert also includes an appearance by Dennis Haysbert.



Playbill News
Jan 01, 2026

Reviews: What Did Critics Think of I Puritani at the Metropolitan Opera?
The new production of Bellini's final opera opened December 31.



Playbill News
Dec 31, 2025

The Most Adorable Kids and Animals of the 21st Century
From the goats in Once On This Island to the Matildas and Milky White, here are the moments that filled us with awe and also made us go "awww."



Playbill News
Dec 31, 2025

Tony Winner Judith Ivey Will Lead Reading of The Pancake Club
Mark Shanahan will direct Charlotte Booker's comedy at the Westport Country Playhouse.



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Dec 31, 2025

The Most Adorable Kids and Animals of the 2000s
From the goats in Once On This Island to the Matildas and Milky White, here are the moments that filled us with awe and also made us go "awww."



Playbill News
Dec 31, 2025

Isiah Whitlock Jr. Has Died at 71
Mr. Whitlock is best known for his performance on HBO's The Wire, where he played the corrupt state senator Clay Davis.



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Dec 31, 2025

Cynthia Erivo Named Member of the Order of the British Empire
The Wicked film star is one of many honored in King Charles III's New Year's Honours List.



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Dec 31, 2025

Dancer Carmen de Lavallade Has Died at 94
The widow of Geoffrey Holder, Ms. Lavallade was an accomplished prima ballerina.



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Dec 31, 2025

Cynthia Erivo Named Member of the British Empire
The Wicked film star is one of many honored in King Charles III's New Year's Honours List.



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Dec 31, 2025

In Memoriam: A Look at the Theatre Artists We Lost in 2025
This year saw the passing of many stage luminaries, including William Finn, Charles Strouse, Robert Redford, and many more.



Playbill News
Dec 31, 2025

Watch Waiting for Godot's Winning Skit at Red Bucket Follies
The play's two youngest stars, Zaynn Arora and Eric Williams, brought down the house at the Broadway Cares fundraiser.



Playbill News
Dec 30, 2025

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.



Playbill News
Dec 30, 2025

See SIX's Limited Edition Anniversary Playbill Cover for January
The fan-favorite musical is celebrating its sixth anniversary on Broadway with a series of special Playbills.



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Dec 30, 2025

Matt Doyle Will Celebrate a New Beginning in NYC Concerts
The Tony winner will return to 54 Below in February.



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Dec 30, 2025

10 Most Memorable Broadway Debuts of 2025
Here are the artists whose work we're still buzzing about months later.



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Dec 30, 2025

Watch Nicole Scherzinger Belt Out 'Maybe This Time' at Carnegie Hall
The Sunset Blvd. star performed the Cabaret classic during her debut at the famed Manhattan venue.



Playbill News
Dec 29, 2025

Vanessa Williams Will Return to NYC in The Comfort Zone
The Devil Wears Prada star is heading back to 54 Below next year.



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Dec 29, 2025

London Underground Cabaret Star Charlie Wood Sets Playwriting Debut With Death Karaoke
The collection of short plays is coming to East London's The Divine via Brooklyn Rep in 2026.



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Dec 29, 2025

Peyton List Will Be Heathers' New Head Heather in 2026
The Off-Broadway revival will welcome the School Spirits star to succeed current leading lady Jodie Steele next month.



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Dec 29, 2025

The 15 Best Shows of 2025
The Broadway and Off-Broadway shows that Playbill's editorial staff loved this year.



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Dec 29, 2025

Max Mendoza Crumm's The Cosmic Clubhouse Raises 15k on Kickstarter
The musical short will feature an ensemble of original creature characters crafted from "cardboard, sparkles, and paint," all living in a magical clubhouse hideaway.



Playbill News
Dec 29, 2025

Broadway's New Year's Week 2026 Performance Schedule Changes
Several shows have canceled and/or added performances during the holiday week.



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Dec 29, 2025

Daniel Breaker Joins Cast of London's Hadestown December 29
The West End return of the Tony-winning musical opened at the Lyric in February 2024.



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Dec 29, 2025

Dust Bowl Radio Hour Musical Will Get Developmental Presentation at Oklahoma City University
The new project features music by Kasey Dillon Yeargain and a book and lyrics by Jersey Boys star Sean McGee.



Playbill News
Dec 29, 2025

Get a 1st Look at I Puritani at the Metropolitan Opera
The New York institution rings in the new year with its first new production of the Bellini masterpiece in 50 years.



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