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Matthew Broderick to Star in ULSTER AMERICAN at Irish Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2025
Irish Repertory Theatre will present the American Premiere of Ulster American by David Ireland, directed by Ciarán O’Reilly, and starring Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick.
Jasmine Amy Rogers Named a 2025 Breakout Star by The New York Times
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2025
On Monday, The New York Times named Tony-nominated Broadway performer Jasmine Amy Rogers one of their “Top 10 Breakout Stars of 2025' in the 'Theater' category.
Photos: MARJORIE PRIME Cast Celebrates Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - December 17, 2025
Marjorie Prime celebrated its opening night on Broadway at the Hayes Theater. Check out photos from inside the after party festivities here and check out more from the red carpet. 
Review Roundup: A CHRISTMAS STORY Embarks on National Tour
by Stephi Wild - December 17, 2025
The 2025 National Tour of A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL launched on November 11, 2025 in Utica, New York. Read the reviews and learn more about the show here!
Video: Kandi Burruss Is Taking Center Stage in & JULIET
by Nicole Rosky - December 17, 2025
Kandi's in the building- the Stephen Sondheim Theatre, that is! Grammy Award winner and Tony Award and Emmy Award nominee Kandi Burruss has returned to the stage, appearing in the Broadway musical & Juliet. She's telling us all about her new gig in this video.
Review Roundup: SPAMALOT Embarks on North American Tour
by Stephi Wild - December 17, 2025
The Tony Award-winning Best Musical Comedy Monty Python’s SPAMALOT is now on its North American Tour. Read the reviews and learn more about the show here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 17, 2025- HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Leads the Grosses and More
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 17, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Meet the Cast of BUG, Now in Previews on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2025
Performances are now underway for the Broadway premiere of Bug, written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer. Meet the cast of Bug here!
Review Roundup: TARTUFFE Returns Off-Broadway Starring Matthew Broderick
by A.A. Cristi - December 16, 2025
Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick returns to the stage as the title character in Molière’s Tartuffe in the world premiere production of a new version from playwright Lucas Hnath, Read the reviews!
Tony-Winner J. Harrison Ghee Joins Workshop Cast of New Musical THE GORGEOUS NOTHINGS
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
Tony Award winner J. Harrison Ghee will appear alongside Tony Award nominee John Cariani in a workshop presentation of THE GORGEOUS NOTHINGS, a new musical set in 1930s New York City.
Video: Lesley Manville Shares the Difference Between London and New York Audiences
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
Stage and screen performer Lesley Manville is currently treading the boards as Jocasta in Oedipus, a new version of Sophocles' classic tragedy now playing at Studio 54. Watch her interview on The Late Show now.
Twelve Days of Christmas: Danny Burstein
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
It wouldn't be a proper Broadway season without the presence of Danny Burstein, who this year is appearing in his 21st Broadway show- Marjorie Prime. On opening night he paused to tell us which movie is a Christmas staple in his house...
Video: Watch a Theater-Themed Clip From the New Holiday Episode of ELSBETH
by Josh Sharpe - December 16, 2025
In an exclusive clip from this week's episode of Elsbeth, the detective walks the streets of Broadway, accompanied by Officer Grace, played by Lindsay Mendez. Check out the clip now.
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 12/14/25 - Total Gross of $43,941,878
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 12/14/2025.
WICKED: FOR GOOD Featured on Oscars Shortlist in 7 Categories
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced shortlists in 12 categories for the 98th Academy Awards, with Wicked: For Good appearing in seven categories, including Casting, Cinematography, Music, and more.
BroadwayWorld Launches Digital Broadway-Themed Holiday Cards
by Michael Major - December 16, 2025
Spread holiday cheer with personalized BroadwayWorld cards! With nine different designs available, the holiday cards feature photos from Death Becomes Her, Wicked, The Great Gatsby, Oh Mary, Maybe Happy Ending, and more.
Photo: Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood in BUG on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
See a first look photo of Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of Bug, written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts, and starring Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood.
Patrick Ball, Alden Ehrenreich and Linda Emond to Star in BECKY SHAW on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
Second Stage Theater has unveiled the initial cast for the upcoming Broadway production of Gina Gionfriddo’s Becky Shaw, directed by Trip Cullman.
Photos: First Look at Ne-Yo in HELL'S KITCHEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 16, 2025
You can now get a first look at photos of three-time Grammy Award winner Ne-Yo's Broadway debut in the role of Davis in Hell's Kitchen, featuring the music of 17-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys.
Jodie Steele to Join HEATHERS THE MUSICAL as Heather Chandler
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
McKenzie Kurtz played her final performance as Heather Chandler in Heathers The Musical. The production will welcome back Jodie Steele in her original West End role as Heather Chandler.
Video: Watch the Trailer for New Tovah Feldshuh Documentary
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
The official trailer has been released for Tovah, a new documentary film celebrating the life and career of Broadway performer Tovah Feldshuh. Check it out now.
Amanda Seyfried Reveals Why She Won't Star in a Broadway Musical
by Josh Sharpe - December 16, 2025
Though Amanda Seyfried enjoys appearing in movie musicals, the performer has revealed that she won't be starring in any on Broadway, due to intense stage fright.
Jessica Vosk & Kelli Barrett Will Lead BEACHES on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - December 16, 2025
Following its sold-out, award-winning international premiere, Beaches, A New Musical will open on Broadway this spring at the Majestic Theatre, for a limited New York engagement to launch its multi-city National Tour.
Photos: Kandi Burruss Takes First Bows in & JULIET and Celebrates at After Party
by Bruce Glikas - December 16, 2025
Kandi Burruss has returned to the stage, appearing in the Broadway musical & Juliet. Check out photos from her curtain call, backstage, and after party at Sardi's below!
Exclusive: 'Love Is An Open Door' From Paper Mill's FROZEN
by Joshua Wright - December 16, 2025
Get a first look at Samantha Williams and Sam Gravitte performing 'Love is An Open Door' from Paper Mill Playhouse's production of Disney's Frozen. Frozen continues performances throughout this holiday season, running through Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Paper Mill Playhouse.

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