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THE BOOK OF MORMON Cancels Performances Following Fire at Eugene O'Neill Theatre
by Joshua Wright - May 4, 2026

BroawayWorld has been following a three-alarm blaze inside Eugene O'Neill Theatre, home to The Book of Mormon. The fire, which had been upgraded from a two-alarm fire to a three-alarm fire, is now extinguished.

OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reveals 2026-27 Tour Dates and Cities
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026

The Tony and Olivier Award-winning OPERATION MINCEMEAT announced a full North American tour route spanning over 25 cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC, as the Broadway production hits 500 performances.

CHICAGO To Return To Philadelphia After 17 Years
by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 19, 2026

The Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO will return to Philadelphia's Forrest Theatre for the first time since 2009, presented by Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization.

SHUCKED & More Lead Philadelphia's Spring 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Apr 2, 2026

Philadelphia is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Check out our top picks in Philadelphia for Spring 2026!

MAYBE HAPPY ENDING and More Set for Ensemble Arts Philly 2026–2027 Broadway Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2026

Ensemble Arts Philly has announced its 2026–2027 Broadway season in Philadelphia. The lineup includes major titles such as THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, and MAYBE HAPPY ENDING.

SHUCKED Will Make Philadelphia Premiere in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2026

Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization will present the Philadelphia premiere of Shucked at the Forrest Theatre from April 21 through May 3, 2026.

A Look Back at the 10 Longest Running Plays on Broadway History
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 15, 2026

Four of Broadway’s ten longest running musicals are currently on the boards: Chicago, The Lion King, Wicked, and The Book of Mormon. One, The Phantom of the Opera, closed in 2023 after attaining the title of longest running Broadway show of all time.  But what about Broadway’s longest running plays?

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 1/2/2026; Jobs In Tech, Production, and More
by - Jan 2, 2026

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 1/2/2026 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 12/25/2025; Jobs In San Diego, Chicago, Los Angeles & More
by Joshua Wright - Dec 26, 2025

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 12/25/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 12/18/2025; Jobs In Development, Production, and More
by - Dec 18, 2025

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 12/18/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

CLUE National Tour is Coming to the Forrest Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2025

Clue, the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film, will make its Philadelphia premiere at the Forrest Theatre.

HADESTOWN To Return To Philadelphia At The Forrest Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2025

Hadestown, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will return to Philadelphia. Learn more about the December 2025 return!

THE OUTSIDERS, SUFFS and More Set for Ensemble Arts 2025-2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2025

Ensemble Arts Philly is kicking off its 2025–2026 season – one full of Broadway, jazz, comedy, speakers, a historic celebration of The Philadelphia Orchestra’s 125th anniversary. LEARN MORE!

SOME LIKE IT HOT to Make Philadelphia Debut at The Forrest Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2025

Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization will present the Philadelphia premiere of Some Like It Hot at the Forrest Theatre. Learn more and see how to attend.

THE OUTSIDERS, THE NOTEBOOK And More Set for 2025-26 Broadway Season In Philadelphia
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2025

Ensemble Arts Philly has announced the 2025-2026 Broadway season with an extraordinary lineup of staged classics and new theatrical works. The season features 13 shows with a combined 27 Tony Awards, 19 Drama Desk Awards, 6 Olivier Awards, and 2 Grammy Awards, with a mix of blockbuster adaptations, uplifting storytelling, and crowd-pleasing favorites, approachable for longtime theatergoers and new audiences alike.

The Philadelphia Orchestra And Ensemble Arts Announces Enhanced Accessiblity For 2024–25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2024

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts has announced performances with enhanced accessible features, including American Sign Language interpretation (ASL), Audio Description (AD), captioning services, and sensory-friendly offerings.

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Will Make its Philadelphia Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL makes its Philadelphia premiere at the Forrest Theatre next month. Find out how to catch this show near you here!

The Philadelphia Orchestra And Ensemble Arts Announces 2024-25 Season Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2024

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts have announced their 2024-25 season lineup featuring Tony-winning Broadway productions, GRAMMY Award-winning performances, holiday favorites, and more.

Full Cast Set For North American Tour of SOME LIKE IT HOT
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2024

The full cast has been announced for the upcoming North American tour of SOME LIKE IT HOT, which begins rehearsals today ahead of opening this fall in Schenectady, NY. Find out who's joining the cast here and view the full tour schedule.

Curtis Institute Of Music Celebrates 100 Years With 2024–25 Season: GREAT TO GROUNDBREAKING
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2024

Celebrate the Curtis Institute of Music's historic 100th anniversary with the 2024-25 season, 'Great to Groundbreaking'.