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Sep 12, 2025

Chloe O. Davis, Yannick-Robin Eike, Samuel Langshteyn Will Be Spotlighted in New York Theatre Barn Choreography Lab
The event will present Jay Alan Zimmerman's theatrical song cycle Songs for Hands on a Thursday.



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Sep 12, 2025

Get a 1st Look at STC's Merry Wives, Starring Jacob Ming-Trent, Nick Rashad Burroughs, Felicia Curry, Oneika Phillips
Jocelyn Bioh's adaptation of Shakespeare's Merry Wives of Windsor is directed by Taylor Reynolds.




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Sep 12, 2025

Julia Knitel Will Lead Invitation-Only Readings of New Musical Forty Elephants
Donna Vivino is directing the work by Bryan Blaskie and Laurie Hochman.



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Sep 12, 2025

Mary Testa Will Star in Off-Broadway Revival of John Patrick Shanley's Italian American Reconciliation
Austin Pendleton is directing the seldom-seen work, also starring Wade McCollum and Robert Farrior.



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Sep 12, 2025

Open Jar Studios Finds Full Casting for Rooted: A Musical Poem
Featuring a book, music, and lyrics by Jewelle Blackman, the work is presented as part of The Broadway Workroom Series.



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Sep 12, 2025

Photos: The Notebook Hits the Road for a National Tour
Sharon Catherine Brown, Beau Gravitte, and Alysha Deslorieux are among the artists taking the Ingrid Michaelson musical around the U.S.



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Sep 12, 2025

Watch Robert Lenzi's Scantily Clad 'Morning Routine' From Revised American Psycho Musical
The Duncan Sheik-Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa musical is playing Texas' Houston Broadway Theatre through September 14.



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Sep 12, 2025

Marissa Jaret Winokur on Directing a Hairspray That Stars Her Best Friend
The Tony-winning Broadway favorite has cast Ryan O'Connor as Edna Turnblad in a California revival of the 2002 musical in the fullest of full-circle moments.



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Sep 12, 2025

James Monroe Iglehart, Jak Malone, Michelle Williams, More Will Greet Fans at Autograph Table and Photo Booth
Broadway Cares' annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction returns September 21.



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Sep 12, 2025

Entertainment Community Fund Launches Program Supporting Entrepreneurs
The Francine A. LeFrak Foundation Creative Entrepreneur Program features courses and additional resources for those in the entertainment field.




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Sep 12, 2025

Kristolyn Lloyd Will Direct Industry Reading of Saving Cinderella Musical
Christine K. Duncan's new work reimagines the classic fairytale through a contemporary lens.



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Sep 12, 2025

Playbill Podcast to Present Star-Studded Broadway Panels at New York Comic Con
The annual fan-driven event returns to NYC, and Broadway shows including Hamilton, Beetlejuice, and Death Becomes Her are along for the ride.



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Sep 12, 2025

Jalynn Steele Once Had to Choose Between Food and Transport; Now She's a Broadway Dynamo
Steele is making history in the hit revival of Mamma Mia! at the Winter Garden Theatre.



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Sep 12, 2025

Get a 1st Look at The Sound of Music Tour, Starring Cayleigh Capaldi, Kevin Earley, Christiane Noll, Nicholas Rodriguez
Director Jack O'Brien and choreographer Danny Mefford have returned after working on the 2015 tour.



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Sep 12, 2025

Hear the 1st Single From Melissa Errico's Upcoming American Songbook Album
The Tony nominee is joined by music director Tedd Firth for "When in Rome (I Do as the Romans Do)."



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Sep 12, 2025

Watch: Michael Winther Sings 'To Sing' From Songs From an Unmade Bed
A one-night-only 20th anniversary performance of the Mark Campbell song cycle will benefit Broadway Cares and The Trevor Project September 15.



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Sep 12, 2025

Stars, Writers of Death Becomes Her Will Autograph Their Broadway Album at Museum of Broadway
The new musical's cast album dropped via Concord Theatricals Recordings earlier this year.



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Sep 12, 2025

Amber Ruffin Musical Bigfoot! Sets 2026 Off-Broadway Premiere
Co-written with David A. Schmoll and Kevin Sciretta, the new work will play New York City Center Stage I.



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Sep 12, 2025

Bubba Weiler's Well, I'll Let You Go Recoups Initial Investment
The limited engagement plays its final performance at Brooklyn's The Space at Irondale September 12.



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Sep 12, 2025

Listen to Santino Fontana Sing 'We Are the Griswolds,' 1st Single From The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation: Original Concept Album
The new musical features a book and score by David Rossmer and Steve Rosen.




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Sep 12, 2025

Judy Kuhn, Kevin Del Aguila, More Will Join Ariana DeBose in The Baker's Wife Off-Broadway
Gordon Greenberg will direct the Stephen Schwartz musical for Classic Stage Company.



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Sep 11, 2025

Casting Complete for New The Phantom of the Opera North American Tour
A revamped touring version of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical will launch in November.



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Sep 11, 2025

Photos: Hit the Rehearsal Room for Hunger Games on Stage
Conor McPherson's play, adapted from Suzanne Collins' epic book series, begins performances next month.



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Sep 11, 2025

New York Philharmonic Musicians Share Their Thoughts on Arrival of Gustavo Dudamel
The conductor will become the music and artistic director of the orchestra in 2026.



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Sep 11, 2025

Bernadette Peters, Sutton Foster, Leslie Odom Jr. Will Lead Inaugural FetchPet Gala
The evening will benefit Broadway Cares, Broadway Barks, Project Street Vet, and Wags & Walks.



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Sep 11, 2025

Bespoke Theatricals Names David Roth, Danielle Saks Partners
The general managers are joining longtime partners Amy Jacobs and Devin Keudell in the Broadway general management firm.



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Sep 11, 2025

Ann Harada, Darius de Haas, Mamie Parris, More Set for Charlotte Sweet Benefit Concert
Jeff Calhoun will direct with musical direction by Michael Lavine.



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Sep 11, 2025

Get a 1st Look at Tony Winner Sam Pinkleton's Latest Musical, Ceilidh
Following development in Scotland, the production is making its U.S. debut at Baltimore's France-Merrick Performing Arts Center.



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Sep 11, 2025

Derek Klena, Taylor Iman Jones, Van Hughes, More Set for American Idiot Anniversary Concerts
The two 54 Below concerts will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Green Day album and the subsequent Broadway musical.



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Sep 11, 2025

These Schools Won Free Suffs Licenses Via Nationwide 'The Young Are at the Gates' Grant Program
The initiative is a program of the Educational Theatre Foundation and Music Theatre International.



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Sep 11, 2025

This Brooklyn Mural Is Helping Bring the Arts to People on the Autism Spectrum
The public art project is a collaboration between Colossal Media and arts non-profit Kaiser's Room.



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Sep 11, 2025

Hear Vanessa Williams Sing the Title Song From The Devil Wears Prada
The Elton John-Shaina Taub musical is releasing a West End cast album later this month.



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Sep 11, 2025

Jane Fonda, Mark Ruffalo, Sanaa Lathan Will Star in New Play From Vagina Monologue Creator
Author V is presenting This is Crazy! to benefit The National Alliance on Mental Illness.



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Sep 11, 2025

Angela Cartwright, AKA Brigitta, Looks Back at 60 Years of The Sound of Music
As the movie musical makes a big-screen return, the sassiest of the Von Trapp children recalls how she originally auditioned for Louisa.



Playbill News
Sep 11, 2025

Listen: Sheridan Smith Sings 'Ready for Battle' From Live West End Album of Opening Night
The John Cassavetes film got the stage musical treatment via Rufus Wainwright and Ivo van Hove in London's West End last year.



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Sep 11, 2025

Listen: Kyle Taylor Parker Sings 'Hold Me Closer' From Upcoming Michael Finke Album
Get What You Want: The Songs of Michael Finke will be released September 12 with a concert celebrating the recording that evening.



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Sep 11, 2025

Korngold Operetta The Silent Serenade to Make U.S. Premiere After 80 Years
Originally written for Broadway in 1946, the work by the acclaimed film composer will be presented as part of Mannes Opera's 2025-2026 season.



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Sep 11, 2025

Kenneth Branagh, Helen Hunt Sign on for Royal Shakespeare Company's 2026 Season
Branagh is returning to the U.K. company in The Tempest and Cherry Orchard—the latter opposite Hunt.



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Sep 11, 2025

Video: Tarell Alvin McCraney and André Holland Discuss Revisiting The Brothers Size 20 Years Later
The play is currently running at Off-Broadway's The Shed.



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Sep 11, 2025

Schedule of Upcoming London Shows
What's announced and what's in previews in the West End.



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Sep 11, 2025

Read the Reviews for Julio Torres' Color Theories Off-Broadway
Torres is blending stand-up, design, and dream logic into a whimsical exploration of color, emotion, and identity at Performance Space New York.



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Sep 11, 2025

Reviews Sound Off on The Brothers Size at Off-Broadway's Shed
Bijan Sheibani and Tarell Alvin McCraney are co-directing McCraney's play, which marks its 20th anniversary.



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Sep 11, 2025

Watch: Get a Sneak Peek of Jordan E. Cooper's New Musical Oh Happy Day!
Latrice Pace, Sheléa Melody McDonald, Tiffany Mann, and more co-star in the saucy reimagining of Noah's Ark at Off-Broadway's Public.



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Sep 11, 2025

Meet the New Class of Wizards Joining the National Tour of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
The tour of the international hit is entering its second year on the road.



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Sep 11, 2025

Carrie Hope Fletcher, Joel Montague Will Lead Elf The Musical in London's West End
Philip Wm. McKinley will again direct the production based on the 2003 film.



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Sep 11, 2025

John Leguizamo's The Other Americans Begins Off-Broadway September 11
Ruben Santiago-Hudson is directing the new work for the Public.



Playbill News
Sep 10, 2025

14 New Members Join The Kilroys
The collective of artists, producers, educators, and organizers takes action on gender parity in the theatre.



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Sep 10, 2025

Facing Lawsuit, Cabaret Producers Say They Are Not Able to Repay Investors
The Broadway revival recently announced that it has moved up its closing date to September 21.



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Sep 10, 2025

Back to School, Back to Broadway: A Year of Opening Doors With Situation Project
Situation Project looks back on a year of impact: students going to Broadway, interns finding their voice, and future leaders building confidence.



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Sep 10, 2025

Boy Swallows Universe Is Heading to the Stage
Global Creatures is developing the adaptation of Trent Dalton's novel.



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Sep 10, 2025

Listen: Lea Michele Previews Her 'Someone Else's Story' From Chess
The Glee and Funny Girl star is leading the upcoming Broadway revival with Tony winner Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher.



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Sep 10, 2025

Peter Dunn Joins Whitley Theatrical
A casting veteran of Hamilton, Freestyle Love Supreme, and Titaníque, Dunn will be a casting director and associate producer with the group.



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Sep 10, 2025

Photos: It's a Love Boat Reunion at Off-Broadway's Lady Patriot
The new Civil War-set play is written and directed by Ted Lange.



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Sep 10, 2025

Photos: Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jim Parsons, Ana Gasteyer, More in Beverly Hills Benefit Reading
Michael Ausiello directed the Pretend Soap Opera Performed by Real Actors, which he wrote when he was only 13.




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Sep 10, 2025

Prince F****t Extends Off-Broadway Return
Jordan Tannahill's play, directed by Shayok Misha Chowdhury, begins September 10 at Studio Seaview.



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Sep 10, 2025

Photos: Bernadette Peters, Sara Bareilles, André De Shields, More Celebrate Unsung Heroes at American Theatre Wing Gala
The fall benefit featured musical direction by Benjamin Rauhala.



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Sep 10, 2025

Photos: Darren Criss Makes a Revealing, Surprise Performance at Opening of Exorcistic: The Rock Musical Off-Broadway
The self-aware Exorcist parody explores when horror tips over into hilarity.



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Sep 10, 2025

Olivia Washington, Conrad Ricamora Join Benefit Reading of Love's Labour's Won
Brian Isaac Phillips is directing Alice Scovell's Shakespearean fan sequel for The Acting Company.



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Sep 10, 2025

Kennedy Center Casualty Finn Will Have Development Performances at NAMT Festival of New Musicals
The Chris Nee, Michael Kooman, Chris Dimond musical was scheduled to tour via the Washington, D.C. institution before President Trump's takeover.



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Sep 10, 2025

Kimberly Akimbo National Tour Gets Some New Stars
Merrily We Roll Along original cast member Ann Morrison leads the Best Musical winner on the road.



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Sep 10, 2025

Priscilla Lopez Joins Encore Run of Pen Pals
Michael Griffo's play is back Off-Broadway with a rotating cast of actors.



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Sep 10, 2025

Bat Boy Scares Up Full Casting at New York City Center
Marissa Rosen, Gabi Carrubba, Tom McGowan, and more have joined the upcoming gala presentation.



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Sep 10, 2025

Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration Will Be Released in Cinemas Nationwide in December
Interviews, film clips, and more will be part of the tribute to the Tony-winning stage and screen star.



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Sep 10, 2025

Drag Race Winner Ginger Minj Is Standing Up for the Theatre Queens
As she prepares to bring her Broadway-sized drag show to New York City's Town Hall, this queen wants to set some things straight (ha!) with the fandom.



Playbill News
Sep 10, 2025

Schedule of Upcoming Off-Broadway Shows
Due to the expansive nature of Off-Broadway, this list is not comprehensive.



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Sep 10, 2025

See Who's Joining Julie Benko, Jacob Dickey, Rob Colletti, Hayley Podschun in D.C. Guys and Dolls
Francesca Zambello will direct the classic musical for Shakespeare Theatre Company with choreography by Joshua Bergasse.



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Sep 10, 2025

Step Inside the Rehearsal Room for Chess on Broadway
Tony winner Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher are starring in the first-ever Broadway revival of the cult-favorite musical.



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Sep 10, 2025

The Reviews Are In for House of McQueen Off-Broadway
Luke Newton, Emily Skinner, and more star in Darrah Cloud's new play spotlighting the late fashion designer.



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Sep 10, 2025

Watch Cheering Crowds Welcome Leslie Odom Jr. Back to Broadway's Hamilton
Lin-Manuel Miranda's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical is currently celebrating its 10th anniversary on Broadway.



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Sep 10, 2025

Watch: Rory O'Malley Makes Lefou's Gay Subtext Text in 'Perfect Little Life'
The Book of Mormon star is re-imagining the Beauty and the Beast character in a new, original song.



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Sep 10, 2025

A Beckett Revival, a Queer Retelling of Our Town: 5 Bold Shows You Can See at NYU Skirball This Fall
For innovative theatre that makes you go woah, head over to the Skirball Center.



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Sep 10, 2025

Photos: Jessie Mueller, Beth Leavel, More in Rehearsals for The Rink at Classic Stage Company
The cult-favorite Kander and Ebb musical is returning for a two-night concert fundraiser later this month.



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Sep 10, 2025

Major Attaway, Cicily Daniels, Nathan Salstone, Vishal Vaidya Will Lead Golden Musical Presentations
Madsie Flynn will direct with choreography by Patrick O'Neill and direction by Robert Frost.



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Sep 10, 2025

Ali Stroker, Kate Baldwin, Santino Fontana, More Set for Abingdon's Timeless Together, Stronger Still Gala Concert
The evening will also honor two-time Tony winner Christine Ebersole.



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Sep 09, 2025

Get a 1st Look at The Brothers Size Revival at Off-Broadway's The Shed
Bijan Sheibani and Tarell Alvin McCraney are co-directing McCraney's play, with the production marking its 20th anniversary.



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Sep 09, 2025

Watch Matt Doyle, Gerald Caesar, and The Great Gatsby Company Perform 'Only Tea' in South Korea
The hit Broadway musical is playing the GS Arts Center in the Gangnam District of Seoul.



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Sep 09, 2025

Devin Brain Will Succeed Kent Gash at The Acting Company
Gash will now serve as an artistic advisor to the theatre company.




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Sep 09, 2025

Grantham Coleman, Kathryn Meisle, More Will Join Michael Urie in Richard II Off-Broadway
Adapted and directed by Craig Baldwin, the Red Bull Theater production will begin in October.



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Sep 09, 2025

Art Shaping Up to Be Broadway's Next Star-Driven Hit Play, and More From Last Week's Broadway Grosses
Starring Bobby Cannavale, Neil Patrick Harris, and James Corden, the revival was among the top five highest grossers last week in its first full week of performances.



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Sep 09, 2025

Angela Grovey to Return to Broadway in Chicago
The long-running, Tony-winning revival continues at the Ambassador Theatre.



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Sep 09, 2025

Here's When You Can See Marty Lauter, David Merino as The Emcee in Cabaret
The two understudies are starring for the revival's final two weeks on Broadway.



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Sep 09, 2025

Jared Grimes, Caitlin Houlahan, More Will Star as Saturday Night Live's Original Cast in Not Ready for Prime Time
Written by Erik J. Rodriguez and Charles A. Sothers, the play tracking the beginnings of the long-running sketch comedy show arrives Off-Broadway in October.




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Sep 09, 2025

Meet the Cast Assembled to Wage Avian Warfare in The Great Emu War at Goodspeed Musicals
It's man versus bird as this new musical comes to the Connecticut theatre.



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Sep 09, 2025

Their Play Was Cancelled By the University—These College Students Are Putting It On Anyway
An Oklahoma state law that prohibits equity, diversity, and inclusion has forced the University of Central Oklahoma to start cancelling its productions.



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Sep 09, 2025

Shereen Pimentel, Rashidra Scott, Wesley Taylor, More Board Ogunquit Playhouse's Titanic
The Maury Yeston-Peter Stone musical sails into the Maine theatre next month.



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Sep 09, 2025

Sia Musical Saturday Church Gets an Extra Week Off-Broadway
Bryson Battle, J. Harrison Ghee, and Joaquina Kalukango lead the cast at New York Theatre Workshop.



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Sep 09, 2025

See Daniel Craig, Glenn Close, Andrew Scott, More in New Trailer, Images for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
The upcoming film is the third in a series where Craig stars as Southern gay detective Benoit Blanc.



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Sep 09, 2025

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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Sep 09, 2025

Watch: Hugh Jackman Becomes a Neil Diamond Cover Artist in Trailer for Song Sung Blue
Inspired by a real story and co-starring Kate Hudson, the film is adapted from a 2008 documentary.



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Sep 09, 2025

Alicia Keys Will Give Post-Show Concerts at Broadway's Hell's Kitchen
The 15-time Grammy winner's songs are featured in the musical, which continues at the Shubert Theatre.



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Sep 09, 2025

21 Times Theatre Couples Have Shared the Stage
From Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada, to Phillipa Soo and Steven Pasquale, this fall is filled with real-life couples taking the stage together.



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Sep 09, 2025

Brandon Kyle Goodman Will Bring Heaux Church to Off-Broadway's Ars Nova
Lena Waithe is on the producing team for the Big Mouth and Human Resources star's show.



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Sep 09, 2025

Broadway Marquees Dim for Cleo Laine, George Wendt, Richard Greenberg, More September 9
The ceremony is the second in a new system of group dimmings at Broadway theatres.



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Sep 09, 2025

James Graham's Punch Makes U.S. Debut Beginning September 9 On Broadway via Manhattan Theatre Club
Will Harrison leads the cast, with Adam Penford at the helm.



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Sep 09, 2025

Mexodus Begins Off-Broadway Bow With Audible Theater September 9
Written and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, the live-looped musical has already extended its run.



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Sep 09, 2025

You'll Have to Wait to Find Out How the Paddington Musical Is Bringing Its Title Character to the Stage
The London stage adaptation is officially keeping its marmalade-loving bear under wraps until the first preview.



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Sep 09, 2025

See Who's Starring in Broadway Return of Beetlejuice the Musical
The first national tour will play a 13-week limited engagement at the Palace this fall.



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Sep 09, 2025

Wallace Shawn's What We Did Before Our Moth Days Will Bow Off-Broadway; Scott Rudin to Produce
Barry Diller coproduces the title, which reunites Shawn with director and longtime collaborator André Gregory.



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Sep 09, 2025

Tony-Winning Producer Nick Sidi Launches Production Company Curveball
Formerly of Elliott & Harper Productions, Sidi's first project will be the West End transfer of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry.



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Sep 09, 2025

This Is Not a Drill Begins Performances Off-Broadway September 9
The work centers on the 2018 fiasco in which a mistakenly activated emergency alert made the residents and visitors of Hawaii believe a nuclear bomb was headed their way.



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