Comedian, actor and singer Matteo Lane made his Broadway debut tonight as 'Billy Flynn' joining Broadway favorite Krysta Rodriguez, who took her first bow as 'Roxie Hart' on Monday, June 15. Check out photos from the show as the newest stars of the cell block take their first joint curtain call!
Matteo Lane has officially made his Broadway debut in CHICAGO. The comedian and entertainer took his first bow as slick defense attorney Billy Flynn at the Ambassador Theatre, and audiences can now get a first look at the milestone moment.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 16, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours:
Krysta Rodriguez has officially made her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago. The Broadway favorite took her first bow in the iconic role this week, and audiences can now watch video from her curtain call at the Ambassador Theatre.
BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen to J. Harrison Ghee singing 'Wider Spectrum' from the studio cast recording of Ernxst, Or The Importance Of Being. Listen now!
The category is: Tony Awards Eleganza. Broadway legends, rising stars, Hollywood favorites, and fashion icons all came ready to walk at this year's ceremony. Rachel Zegler, Cole Escola, Queen Latifah, Darren Criss, Jordan Roth, Bernadette Peters, and dozens more brought glamour, confidence, and undeniable star power to the red carpet.
The stars are aligning at Rockefeller Center! That's where the best of Broadway comes together today to walk the red carpet ahead of the 79th Annual Tony Awards- the biggest celebration in the American theatre. BroadwayWorld of course will be on hand at Radio City Music Hall all night to keep you up to speed on what's going on onstage, backstage, and behind the scenes!
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 5, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Just yesterday, BroadwayWorld's very own Richard Ridge was invited for a sneak peek of the exclusive Speak Easy by Baccarat and Dewar's and the Tony Awards official Green Room, in partnership with Cunard. Watch in this video as Krysta Rodriguez chats more about the beautiful space and her Broadway return in Chicago!
Concord Theatricals has secured exclusive worldwide licensing rights to Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Rick Elice and Bob Martin’s Smash, a musical about a musical about Marilyn.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 21, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Krysta Rodriguez will join the cast of Chicago as Roxie Hart. She will begin performances in June at the Ambassador Theatre. Rodriguez most recently appeared on Broadway in SMASH.
Stephen DeAngelis will present the 196th edition of AT THIS PERFORMANCE…, spotlighting understudies from RAGTIME, BEACHES, THE WILD PARTY, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, and GODDESS at The Green Room 42.
The musical ERNXST, from Kait Kerrigan and Bree Lowdermilk, will release a cast recording in June, featuring J. Harrison Ghee, Bonnie Milligan, and more. Learn more about how to pre-save the album here.
Krysta Rodriguez (Seared, “Smash”, Into The Woods, Spring Awakening) sings 'Don't Worry Be Happy' and 'What's Up,' at the First Annual 54 Below Gala. Watch the video now!
The Stuttering Association for the Young will host its 24th Annual Benefit Gala at Current at Chelsea Piers in New York City, featuring performances by Tom Kitt, Julia Murney, Krysta Rodriguez, and more.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from Wicked; Chess; The Outsiders; Operation Mincemeat; Bigfoot! A New Musical; Going Bachrach: The Songs Of An Icon, and About Time.
Two decades after Spring Awakening first premiered on Broadway, BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this era-defining musical, including Lea Michele, Jonathan Groff, and more has been up to.
54 Below held its First Annual Gala featuring performances from Darren Criss, Ariana DeBose, Jeremy Jordan, and Norm Lewis. The sold-out event was also live-streamed. Photos capture highlights from the evening.
The founders of 54 Below opened the doors of their jewelbox of a venue to a sold out crowd last night March 23. See photos and a review of the magical night.
