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Video: Ben Platt Sings 'The Winner Takes It All' at the Ahmanson by Gillian Blum
- December 13, 2025 Check out the video of Ben Platt singing 'The Winner Takes It All' at Center Theatre Group’s presentation of Ben Platt: Live at the Ahmanson, which opened Friday, December 12 at the Ahmanson Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles.
Video: Michael Stuhlbarg Shares Stories from His Career on Stage and Screen by Nicole Rosky
- December 13, 2025 Michael Stuhlbarg is in the building! Or at least he was in the Robin Williams Center recently to chat about his incredible career on stage and screen. In addition to his many film credits, Stuhlbarg has starred in nine Broadway shows, the most recent being last season's Patriots, for which he received a Tony nomination. Watch in this video.
Photos: Josh Groban at BEN PLATT: LIVE AT THE AHMANSON's Opening Night by BWW News Desk
- December 13, 2025 Check out photos from Center Theatre Group’s presentation of Ben Platt: Live at the Ahmanson, which opened Friday, December 12, at the Ahmanson Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles.
How to Handle Weird Career Questions From Family During the Holidays by Spencer Glass
- December 13, 2025 Spencer Glass, actor and coach for actors, delivers advice on how to handle tough conversations at family holidays, and pointed questions about your acting career. Check back monthly for more actor wisdom from Spencer.
Video: First Look at New Jersey Teens in Pilot Production of SUFFS JR. by Nicole Rosky
- December 12, 2025 Fresh from Broadway, the musical based on suffragists and the American women's suffrage movement, has been reimagined for young performers as Pixie Dust Players presents Suffs Jr., running through December 21 at the JCC Metrowest. Check out highlights of the cast in action!
Video: Watch Grey Henson and Cameron Anika Hill Sing ELF in Times Square by Nicole Rosky
- December 12, 2025 Fans of New Line Cinema’s holiday film “Elf” filled Times Square to celebrate the first annual “December the TwELFth” franchise moment, reliving the holiday classic’s timeless charm and commemorating over 20 years of spreading cheer
Video: Let Darius De Haas Carry You This Christmas by Robert Bannon
- December 12, 2025 Darius de Haas joins The Roundtable for a gorgeous, soulful conversation about his brand-new holiday album “Let Me Carry You This Christmas.” We talk about the heart behind the project, the family love that inspired it, and how this music became a tribute to connection, healing, and joy.
Video: Seth Stewart Reflects on His Broadway Journey from SWEET CHARITY to HAMILTON by Survival Jobs
- December 12, 2025 Survival Jobs is back with Episode 146, hosted by Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo, featuring the iconic actor, dancer, and artist Seth Stewart! In this rich and uplifting conversation, Stewart reflects on making his Broadway debut in Sweet Charity with Christina Applegate, the joy of bringing In the Heights to life under the vision of Lin Manuel Miranda, and the deep camaraderie within that original Broadway company. Watch in this video.
Video: STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Is Still Turning Broadway Upside Down by Nicole Rosky
- December 12, 2025 Stranger Things has officially returned to Netflix for its fifth and final season. While fans tune in this holiday season to find out what's happening in Hawkins, anyone who has headed to the Marquis Theatre recently is already privy to some very exciting backstory. Stranger Things: The First Shadow is now in its ninth month on Broadway, and there has never been a better time to find out what went down before the events of Season 1. Watch in this video.
Stage Mag Spotlight: The Secret Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Michael Major
- December 12, 2025 This week's Stage Mag Spotlight is on The Secret Theatre's production of A Christmas Carol. Stage Mag is BroadwayWorld's service for easily creating modern, interactive show programs for all types of productions, from streaming to in-person.
Video: IAMT Student Nails 'Gimme Gimme' at Jeremy Jordan Masterclass by Michael Major
- December 12, 2025 Before Jeremy Jordan took the stage in The Great Gatsby on Broadway, he taught a masterclass at The Institute for American Musical Theatre. Jordan worked with IAMT's second year students, reuniting with his Rock of Ages co-star. Watch a video!
Videos: Watch Sneak Peek Clips From PBS Musical Series HAPPINESS by Josh Sharpe
- December 12, 2025 PBS has shared three sneak peek clips from Happiness, a new musical series that premieres this Sunday, December 14. The clips, taken from the first two episodes, are available to watch here.
Video: WAITING FOR GODOT's Smallest Stars Win the 2025 RED BUCKET FOLLIES by BWW News Desk
- December 12, 2025 Waiting for Godot received the Best Onstage Performance award at Red Bucket Follies for a parody performance by cast members Zaynn Arora and Eric Williams. Chack out video of the performance.
Photos: Ethan Slater Receives Achievement Award from Vassar by BWW News Desk
- December 12, 2025 Vassar College honored award-winning actor, singer, and composer Ethan Slater as the 2024 recipient of the AAVC Young Alum Achievement Award. See photos!
LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD Will Close Early on Broadway by BWW News Desk
- December 12, 2025 BroadwayWorld has just learned that Little Bear Ridge Road, the new play by Samuel D. Hunter, starring Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock, with direction by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello, will close earlier than expected.
WAITING FOR GODOT Enters Final Weeks of Performances by BWW News Desk
- December 12, 2025 There are only 27 performances left to see Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter in Jamie Lloyd’s Broadway production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting For Godot.
SOME LIKE IT HOT North American Tour Recoups Investment by BWW News Desk
- December 12, 2025 The SOME LIKE IT HOT North American Tour has recouped. The production has been seen by more than 700,000 patrons across North America since its launch on September 20, 2024, at Proctors in Schenectady, NY.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Extends For a Sixth Time by BWW News Desk
- December 12, 2025 Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Operation Mincemeat, originally scheduled to run for just 16 weeks on Broadway, announced that its run has been extended for a sixth time.
Lawrence Will Perform a Pop Up Concert to Celebrate ALL OUT First Preview by BWW News Desk
- December 12, 2025 All Out: Comedy About Ambition begins previews tonight, December 12, on Broadway. In celebration of the show kicking off its run, the band Lawrence will have a pop-up concert outside the Nederlander Theatre at 4pm.