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Simon & Schuster Audio will release the 1993 Broadway benefit reading of Larry Kramer's THE NORMAL HEART on digital audio for the first time, featuring Kevin Bacon, Stockard Channing, Harry Hamlin, and a rare stage appearance by Barbra Streisand.
The stage musical adaptation of The Princess Bride is continuing its development, with a new work session set for this fall as the creative team behind the project pushes ahead.
A workshop of the highly-anticipated stage musical adaptation of The Princess Bride recently took place featuring an impressive cast stacked with Broadway luminaries.
A new documentary entitled This Place Matters! Ten Chimneys premiered on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
New first-look photos have been released for Netflix's Death by Lightning, a new limited series that brings to life the story of President James Garfield and his assassin, Charles Guiteau. Take a look at the photos, featuring Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen and Oh, Mary! star Betty Gilpin.
The Actors’ Equity Foundation has revealed the recipients of its awards for performers for the 2024–2025 season. Learn more about the awards and the recipients here!
The results of the 2025 Tony races are very much still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been Tony-tested before. How did they fare?
In an Instagram post, Tony-winner and Tiana performer Anika Noni Rose has shared her thoughts about the recent decision to cancel the Tiana spin-off series, revealing that she is 'deeply disappointed.'
Gypsy is back on Broadway, starring Audra McDonald in the iconic role of Mama Rose. BroadwayWorld is looking back on some of the performers who have taken on the musical's lead role, from Ethel Merman to Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, and more.
On Tuesday, actress Anika Noni Rose stopped by the Today Show to discuss her newly released children's book featuring the fan-favorite character Tiana and set in the world of Disney's The Princess and the Frog. Watch the interview!
Broadway says goodbye to two limited-run productions. Mother Play takes its final bow at the Hayes Theatre following 26 previews and 58 regular performances; and Uncle Vanya will conclude its run at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre following 22 previews and 62 regular performances.
The Actors’ Equity Foundation will present its 2024 awards on Monday, June 24. Tony Award–winner Danny Burstein will host the event, with live musical accompaniment by Tina deVaron.
William Jackson Harper stopped by GMA3 on Friday to talk about his role as Astrov in Uncle Vanya, for which he just received his first Tony nomination. Harper has an extensive background in theater, previously appearing on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning play All The Way. Watch the interview now!
Discover the winners of the Actors’ Equity Foundation 2024 Performance Awards.
The Lincoln Center Theater production of Anton Chekhov’s UNCLE VANYA, with a new version by Heidi Schreck and directed by Lila Neugebauer, just celebrated its opening night at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Check out photos from inside the big night!
Academy Award-winner Steve Carell makes his Broadway debut in Anton Chekhov’s UNCLE VANYA now playing at The Lincoln Center Theater. Read the reviews!
Get a first look at footage of Uncle Vanya at Lincoln Center Theater starring Steve Carell, William Jackson Harper and more.
Get a first look at photos of Uncle Vanya at Lincoln Center Theater. See pictures of the starry cast led by Steve Carell, and learn how to purchase tickets.
On Tuesday, actress Anika Noni Rose joined the Today Show to discuss her role in Uncle Vanya and her upcoming children's book featuring fan-favorite character, Tiana. Rose is currently staring as Yelena in Uncle Vanya and believes that it speaks to the present moment, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch the video here!
Lincoln Center Theater's production of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA, featuring a new version by Heidi Schreck, directed by Lila Neugebauer, will delay its first preview. Learn more about the production.
