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December 29, 2025

Crack out those scrunchies, we just got word that Westerberg High will be getting a new student next month. This morning, it was announced that Peyton List will join Heathers as queen bee Heather Chandler beginning Monday, January 26, 2026 at New World Stages. “I’m drawn to characters who are powerful, complicated, and a little dangerous,” said List. “Heather Chandler is an icon for a reason—she’s larger than life, hilarious, terrifying, and deeply symbolic. Stepping into this role is thrilling, and I can’t wait to enter my bad girl era. It’ll be so very.”Directed by Andy Fickman, this new production was recently extended through May 24, 2026. 

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Stanley Tucci Makes London Stage Directing Debut This Summer with SPRINGWOOD

December 18, 2025

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December 18, 2025

Stanley Tucci will make his London stage directing debut with the world premier of Tony Award-winning playwright Richard Nelson’s new play Springwood. The play will run at Hampstead Theatre’s Mainstage from June 19 to July 25, 2026. 

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BEACHES Comes To Broadway Starring Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett

December 18, 2025

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Emily Wyrwa

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December 18, 2025

Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett will star in Beaches, A New Musical at the Majestic Theatre for a limited New York engagement to launch its multi-city National Tour. Previews begin March 27, with official opening set for April 22. The musical will run through Sept. 6.

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TITANIQUE Will Open On Broadway This March

December 15, 2025

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December 15, 2025

Looks like we are going to need a bigger boat! Today, it was announced that Titanique will head to Broadway this spring for a 16-week limited engagement at the St. James Theatre beginning March 26, 2026. An official opening night is set for Sunday, April 12, 2026. Co-creator Marla Mindelle will reprise her iconic portrayal as Céline Dion, a role she originated Off-Broadway in a run that lasted over three-years. 
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New Vampire Pop Opera BLOOD/LOVE Heads To New York This February

December 4, 2025

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Kobi Kassal

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December 4, 2025

This vampire is back and she is here to Slay. Today, it was announced that the new original musical Blood/Love will make its way Off-Broadway this Spring at Theater 555 beginning Friday, February 13, 2026. Directed by Hunter Bird, this new musical will officially open Tuesday, March 3, 2026 for a limited run through Sunday, March 29, 2026. Written by Carey Sharpe and Grammy nominee Dru DeCaro, the piece will star Sharpe as Valerie Bloodlove. She’s the world’s first vampire. For a thousand years, she ruled the night. Now, she’s thirsty for more.

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Marla Mindelle and Josh Sharp Will Star In A KIDMAN CAROL: A GAY DEMENTIA ON AUSTRALIAN DAMES

December 2, 2025

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Kobi Kassal

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December 2, 2025

Just in time for the holiday season, we are getting what we need most: Nicole Kidman and Cate Blanchett, well, kinda… Today, it was announced by newly minted 30 Under 30 and Theatrely31 alum George Strus that a new developmental production of A Kidman Carol: A Gay Dementia On Australian Dames will hit New York this December. Starring Marla Mindelle and Josh Sharp, this new production by Kevin Zak will run Off Broadway at Theater 511 for 5 performances only from December 17-21, 2025. 

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Amy Landecker and Chloë Grace Moretz Join CAROLINE At MCC, Alongside Newcomer River Lipe-Smith

July 18, 2025

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Emily Wyrwa

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July 18, 2025

River Lipe-Smith will make thier Off-Broadway debut starring as the titular Caroline in MCC Theatre’s world premier of Caroline by Preston Max Allen. The play, directed by Tony Award-winner David Cromer, will also feature Amy Landecker and Chloë Grace Moretz. It begins performances on Sept. 12, with opening night on Sept. 30, through Oct. 19.
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New Principle Hadestown Cast, Including Jack Wolfe, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Paulo Szot, Starts September

July 17, 2025

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Emily Wyrwa

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July 17, 2025

Starting Sept. 2, Hadestown will feature an all-new principle cast, including Broadway veteran Rebecca Naomi Jones as Persephone, Tony Award-winner Paulo Szot as Hades, West End breakout star Jack Wolfe as Orpheus, Disney star Morgan Dudley as Eurydice, Grammy Award-winner Kurt Elling as Hermes. This marks the first time the full principle cast has changed at once since the Tony Award winning musical opened in 2019. 
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DEAD OUTLAW Audible Original Is Out For Streaming

July 17, 2025

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Emily Wyrwa

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July 17, 2025

The audio recording of Dead Outlaw, Audible’s first-ever commissioned musical, is out now. The Audible Original showcases the entire original musical recorded in Dolby Atmos with immersive sound design.
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Michael Urie, Kumail Nanjiani, and Jenn Harris Join OH, MARY! August 4

July 16, 2025

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Emily Wyrwa

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July 16, 2025

2025 Emmy Award Nominee Michael Urie, Oscar and Emmy Award nominee Kumail Nanjiani, and Jenn Harris will join the cast of Oh, Mary! beginning Aug. 4 through Sept. 28. They will join the company alongside Jinkx Monsoon as Mary Todd Lincoln. Conrad Ricamora, James Scully, and Bianca Leigh, who originated their roles Off-Broadway at the Lucille Lortel and on Broadway at the Lyceum Theatre, along with the current ‘Mary Todd Lincoln,’ Tituss Burgess, will play their final performances on Aug. 2. 
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Alex Newell, Laverne Cox, Betty Who, And More to Star In One-Night-Only Carnegie Hall Concert of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE

July 14, 2025

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Emily Wyrwa

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July 14, 2025

To kick off the fourth annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival, Alex Newell, Laverne Cox, Betty Who, and more will take the stage in a one-night-only concert of The Drowsy Chaperone at Carnegie Hall on Oct. 20, 2025. The concert will be directed by Tony Award nominee L Morgan Lee. 
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Joe Locke To Make His West End Debut in CLARKSON by Samuel D. Hunter

July 10, 2025

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Emily Wyrwa

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July 10, 2025

Joe Locke will make his West End debut in the UK premier of Clarkson by Samuel D. Hunter. The play will be directed by Jack Serio, and have a strictly limited run in the West End this autumn. Locke will share the stage with Ruaridh Mollica and Sophie Melville. 
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PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Directed By Punchdrunk's Felix Barrett Comes To West End And North American Tour

July 9, 2025

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Emily Wyrwa

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July 9, 2025

The stage adaptation of the Paranormal Activity films will haunt the West End beginning Dec. 5. The production will transfer to the Ambassadors Theatre after a critically acclaimed run at Leeds Playhouse last summer. It will also begin a North American tour visiting the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre; Center Theatre Group, Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles; Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington DC, and American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco.
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First Non-Replica Production of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Coming to UK Next Summer

July 8, 2025

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Emily Wyrwa

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July 8, 2025

The first UK non-replica production of High School Musical is coming to The Lyric Theatre at Lowry next summer. The theatre will be transformed into a basketball court with seating on stage and an extended stage. The production will run Aug. 21, 2026 until Sept. 13, 2026. 
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns to New York For Limited Run at PAC NYC This Winter

July 8, 2025

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Emily Wyrwa

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July 8, 2025

A Christmas Carol is returning to New York for a limited run this winter. The production, adapted by Jack Thorne and conceived and directed by Matthew Warchus, will run at PAC NYC from Nov. 23 — with an official opening on Dec. 4 — through Dec. 28. 
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James Monroe Iglehart To Join & JULIET As Lance For 13 Weeks

July 8, 2025

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July 8, 2025

Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart will step into & Juliet on Broadway as Lance for a limited 13-week engagement starting Aug. 5. He takes over from pop icon Joey Fatone, who will play his final performance on July 31. 
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Brody Grant to Depart THE OUTSIDERS This Fall

July 8, 2025

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Emily Wyrwa

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July 8, 2025

Brody Grant will take his final bow as Ponyboy in The Outsiders on Sunday Sept. 21. New casting for the role has yet to be announced. 
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Kara Young, Abbi Jacobson, Billy Eichner, and Heléne Yorke To Star In One-Night-Only Reading Benefitting NYCLU

July 7, 2025

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Emily Wyrwa

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July 7, 2025

A Play About David Mamet Writing a Play About Harvey Weinstein, written by Mathilde Dratwa, will have its New York premier as a one-night-only reading on July 21 at the Judith O. Rubin Theater at Playwrights Horizons. It will star Abbi Jacobson, Billy Eichner, Heléne Yorke, and Kara Young, with direction by Leslye Headland. The reading will benefit the New York Civil Liberties Union. 
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Joe Mantello to Direct LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD Starring Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock

July 7, 2025

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Emily Wyrwa

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July 7, 2025

Joe Mantello will direct a new play by Samuel D. Hunter, Little Bear Ridge Road, starring Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock on Broadway this fall. It will play a limited 18-week run at the Booth Theatre beginning Oct. 7, with an official opening on Oct. 30. 
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Montego Glover to Lead GYPSY Sunday Matinees

July 7, 2025

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Emily Wyrwa

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July 7, 2025

Tony Award nominee Montego Glover will perform as Rose in Gypsy on Sunday matinees in July and August beginning on Sunday July 20. Glover filled in for star Audra McDonald from June 30 to July 6 while McDonald was on vacation.
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ROMY & MICHELE: THE MUSICAL To Debut Off-Broadway This Fall

July 2, 2025

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Emily Wyrwa

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July 2, 2025

Romy & Michele: The Musical will debut Off-Broadway at Stage 42 this fall. Previews will begin on Oct. 14, with an official opening set for Oct. 28. 
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HEATHERS Extends Through January At New World Stages

June 30, 2025

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Emily Wyrwa

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June 30, 2025

Heathers has extended its run at New World Stages for four additional months. The production has amassed the largest advance sale in New World Stages history. Originally scheduled to play through Sept. 28, Heathers will now run through Jan. 25, 2026. 
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Gavin Lee Will Join THE LION KING On Broadway This July

June 30, 2025

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June 30, 2025

Two-time Tony Award nominee Gavin Lee will join the company of The Lion King on Broadway as Scar beginning July 22. Lee replaces Stephen Carlile in the role, who left the company earlier this year to star as Hades in Disney’s Hercules on the West End. Michael Hollick will continue as Scar on Broadway until Lee joins the company. 
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Taraji P. Henson and Cedric "The Entertainer" Will Star in August Wilson's JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE Spring 2026

June 30, 2025

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Emily Wyrwa

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June 30, 2025

Taraji P. Henson and Cedric Antonio Kyles, known as Cedric “The Entertainer,” will take the Broadway stage in August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone opening in Spring 2026. The play will be directed by Debbie Allen and play at a Shubert Theatre on Broadway. 
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International Escape Artist Lord Nil Will Perform Off-Broadway In 7 DEADLY SINS

June 26, 2025

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Emily Wyrwa

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June 26, 2025

Lord Nil, acclaimed international escape artist, will perform a world-premier limited engagement of Lord Nil: 7 Deadly Sins at Stage 42. Performances begin on July 21, with opening night on July 27, and conclude on Aug. 31. 
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BOOP! THE MUSICAL Will Close On Broadway

June 25, 2025

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Kobi Kassal

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June 25, 2025

We could go see Boop for a few more weeks! Boop! The Musical will play its final performance on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at the Broadhurst Theatre. The musical, at time of closing, will have played 25 previews and 112 regular performances.The principal cast of Boop! The Musical is headed by Jasmine Amy Rogers as Betty Boop and Tony Award®-winner Faith Prince as Valentina, Ainsley Melham as Dwayne, Erich Bergen as Raymond Demarest, Stephen DeRosa as Grampy, Anastacia McCleskey as Carol Evans, Angelica Hale as Trisha, Phillip Huber as Pudgy the Dog, Aubie Merrylees as Oscar Delacorte, and Ricky Schroeder as Clarence.
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Write It Out! Opens 2025 Cohort Applications for Playwrights Living With HIV and AIDS

June 24, 2025

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Emily Wyrwa

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June 24, 2025

Write It Out!, a 10-week free playwriting workshop for people living with HIV and AIDS, is accepting applications for its 2025 cohort and the Write It Out! Prize through July 30 at 11:59 p.m. ET. 
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Taylor Trensch Will Lead BAT BOY At New York City Center

June 24, 2025

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Emily Wyrwa

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June 24, 2025

After his Tony nominated run in Lincoln Center’s Floyd Collins, Taylor Trensch will play the titular role in New York City Center’s annual gala presentation: Bat Boy. The musical will run from Oct. 29 to Nov. 9. 
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Broadway's Amy Spanger, Charlotte D’Amboise Nancy Opel, and Kathy Fitzgerald To Lead STEEL MAGNOLIAS In New Jersey

June 23, 2025

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Emily Wyrwa

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June 23, 2025

Broadway’s Charlotte D’Amboise, Amy Spanger, Nancy Opel, and Kathy Fitzgerald will lead Robert Harling’s play Steel Magnolias at Bell Theater at Bell Works in Holmdel, NJ from July 25 to Aug. 10. It will be directed by Nate Patten. 
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ANORA's Luna Sofía Miranda To Star In Off-Broadway Premier of GIRLS WILL BE GIRLS

June 23, 2025

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Emily Wyrwa

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June 23, 2025

Coming off her performance in the Academy Award-Winning Anora, Luna Sofía Miranda will make her stage debut in the Off-Broadway premier of Girls Will Be Girls. The play will open on July 23 at The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center, with previews beginning July 17.
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DEAD OUTLAW Sets Closing Performance On Broadway

June 20, 2025

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Kobi Kassal

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June 20, 2025

It’s time to close the coffin on Elmer McCurdy’s Broadway journey. Dead Outlaw will play its final performance at the Longacre Theatre on Sunday, June 29. At the time of closing, the new musical will have played 14 previews and 73 regular performances. With music and lyrics by David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna, a book by Itamar Moses, the show was directed by David Cromer.
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Michelle Williams and Mike Faist to Star in Thomas Kail-Directed ANNA CHRISTIE

June 18, 2025

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Emily Wyrwa

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June 18, 2025

Michelle Williams will lead a production of Eugene O’Neill’s Anna Cristie directed by Thomas Kail — alongside Faist — this winter. The play will be part of St. Ann's Warehouse Fall 2025 season, and run from Nov. 25 to Feb. 1, 2026. 
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JEFF ROSS: TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE Is Broadway-Bound

June 18, 2025

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Emily Wyrwa

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June 18, 2025

Jeff Ross will make his Broadway debut this summer in his one-man show Jeff Ross: Take a Banana For the Ride. The show will have a limited eight-week engagement at the Nederlander Theatre on West 41st Street from Aug. 5 — with opening night set for Aug. 18 — to Sept. 29. 
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