Westside Theatre

Joshua Bassett Says Live Theater 'Isn't His Thing' After LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Michael Major - May 13, 2026

Joshua Bassett is opening up about his experience in Little Shop of Horrors, stating that the demands of live theater aren't his 'calling.' Watch a video of the High School Musical star saying that he respects theater, it was a 'challenge.'

Claybourne Elder to Join the Cast of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026

Grammy and Drama Desk nominee Claybourne Elder will join the company of Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway. Elder will appear in the role of Dr. Orin Scrivello D.D.S.

Shirine Babb Will Lead MY LORD, WHAT A NIGHT at Penguin Rep Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2026

Penguin Rep Theatre, under the leadership of Joe Brancato, founding Artistic Director, and Andrew M. Horn, Executive Director, announced that casting is complete for the New York premiere of Deborah Brevoort’s My Lord, What a Night, which officially kicks off the company’s 49th season.

Lisa Lampanelli Joins THE PEOPLE VERSUS LENNY BRUCE as Associate Producer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026

Lisa Lampanelli has joined Cause Célèbre Productions as associate producer for the world premiere of THE PEOPLE VERSUS LENNY BRUCE, a play by Susan Charlotte directed by Antony Marsellis at Theatre Row in New York.

Josh Daniel Will Make His NYC Solo Debut at The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026

Josh Daniel, known for his work in THE BOOK OF MORMON and LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, will present his first solo show, BAYOU BOY, at The Green Room 42 joined by Tony nominee Grey Henson and other Broadway guests.

From Churches to Banks: The Unlikely Origins of Off-Broadway Theaters
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 22, 2026

The large majority of our 41 Broadway theaters were built to be Broadway theaters. Other than the Winter Garden, which was originally a horse exchange, the Nederlander, which was originally a carpenter’s shop, and the Broadway and Lunt-Fontanne which were originally movie theaters, every current Broadway house was intended from the beginning to present Broadway shows. As for off-Broadway? The opposite is true.

Photos: Nikki M. James, Jordan Fisher and Andy Karl in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2026

Get a first look at production photos of Tony Award winner Nikki M. James as Audrey, stage & screen favorite Jordan Fisher as Seymour, and Tony Award nominee Andy Karl as Dr. Orin Scrivello in Little Shop of Horrors.

Meet the Cast of BECKY SHAW, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2026

Performances are now underway for Second Stage Theater's Becky Shaw at Second Stage's Hayes Theater, ahead of an opening night on April 6. Meet the cast here!

Cast Set For DISENCHANTED! at the Lichfield Garrick Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026

The Lichfield Garrick Theatre has announced the casting of the UK premiere of the Off-Broadway hit musical comedy Disenchanted!. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

Penguin Rep Theatre To Present Reading Of TAKE ME AMERICA In New York City
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026

Penguin Rep Theatre will present a 29-hour reading of the new musical Take Me America on February 13, 2026, at Studios 353 in New York City. The work features a book and lyrics by Bill Nabel and music and additional lyrics by Neil Berg.

Nikki M. James, Jordan Fisher and Andy Karl to Star in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026

Little Shop of Horrors will welcome three new residents to Skid Row. Tony Award winner Nikki M. James joins the cast as Audrey, and stage & screen favorite Jordan Fisher steps into the role of Seymour.

Madeline Brewer & Lauren Patten Join BECKY SHAW on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 4, 2026

Second Stage Theater has just announced casting for the final two roles in its upcoming production of Gina Gionfriddo’s BECKY SHAW, directed  by Trip Cullman. Emmy Award-nominee Madeline Brewer (You, The Handmaid’s Tale) will play the title role of  Becky Shaw, and Tony Award-winner Lauren Patten (Jagged Little Pill, 2ST’s Days of Rage) will play the role of  Suzanna.  

The History of Musicals Starting Off-OFF-Broadway
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jan 25, 2026

The history of shows that have transferred from off-Broadway to Broadway is well documented. Hundreds of Broadway plays and musicals started out off-Broadway before making the leap to a Broadway house. But much more rare is the circumstance of a show starting out off-off-Broadway (that’s right, two ‘off’s!) and traveling all the way to the main stem. One of these shows is playing right now, and is a major theatre success story with off-off-Broadway roots!

Photos: Joshua Bassett and Joy Woods in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2026

You can now get a first look at production photos of Joshua Bassett as Seymour and Joy Woods, returning as Audrey, in Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway.

Dirty Minds Theatre Company To Present Invite-Only Industry Reading of A CLEAN SLATE
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2025

Dirty Minds Theatre Company, with Trevor Griffin, will present an invite-only industry reading of A CLEAN SLATE, written by Jack Saleeby (The Wizard of Oz, Shrek, Bright and Brave), at the Westside Theatre on Thursday, December 11th at 2pm.

THE TYPIST Will Make World Premiere at The Hudson Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2025

THE TYPIST by multiple award-winning playwright Shem Bitterman will make its world premiere next year. 'The Typist” will be presented at the Hudson Guild Theatre in Hollywood,  January  27 through March 9, 2026.

Joshua Bassett and Joy Woods Are the Next Stars of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025

Emmy Award-winning singer, television star and recording artist Joshua Bassett will make his New York stage debut as Seymour, and Tony Award Nominated, original cast member Joy Woods will return as Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors.See the 2026 schedule.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 26, 2025 - CURSED CHILD Surpasses WICKED In the Grosses and More
by - Nov 26, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 26, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos: Andrew Durand in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS First Look
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025

You can now get a first look at Tony Award nominee Andrew Durand as Dr. Orin Scrivello D.D.S. in Little Shop of Horrors, now in its seventh year at the Westside Theatre.

Rubicon Theatre Company Partners With The Acting Company for Upcoming Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025

Rubicon Theatre Company of Ventura and The Acting Company of New York will present a second-year “encore” collaboration on two new productions to be presented as part of Rubicon’s WINTERFEST, 2025.