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Kiss Me, Kate, the recent West End revival starring Tony Winner Stephanie J. Block, will be hitting U. S. movie theaters starting on November 17. As previously reported, the film recording will also be available in the U.K., Canada, and other international markets.

Lindsay Mendez and husband J. Alex Brinson have welcomed a daughter! This is the couple's second daughter. Learn more about the happy news and see what Mendez had to say about the birth of her daughter on Instagram.

Watch Desi Oakley sing 'She Used To Be Mine' in La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts' Southern California regional theatre premiere of the hit Broadway musical, WAITRESS, with book by Jessie Nelson, music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles (based upon the motion picture written by Adrienne Shelly), musical direction by Jennifer Lin, choreography by Cost n' Mayor, and direction by Abbey O'Brien. Check out the video!

Teeth is coming back! The new musical comedy TEETH is in rehearsals for its upcoming off-Broadway run at New World Stages. Check out photos from a special sneak peek here!

Lady Gaga has shared a sample of her recently announced album Harlequin with a brand new video featuring vocals from one of the new songs. The album is a companion to the film Joker: Folie à Deux, where Gaga plays Joker's confidant Lee Quinzel or Harley Quinn.

A new featurette has been released, offering a deeper look into the themes and magic that are featured in the long-awaited adaptation. The video offers new behind-the-scenes footage from the film, including scenes with Elphaba (both young and old), Madame Morrible, Glinda, and more.

Gerard Alessandrini’s beloved tradition is back this season with Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole a Song, which opened just last week at THEATER555. In this video, he chats more about the Forbidden Broadway legacy and check out highlights from Merrily We Stole a Song!

Performances are now underway for the National Tour of Some Like It Hot, which kicked off in Schenectady. The tour will continue on to play 30+ cities across North America. Read the reviews as they come in here!

Josh Gad visited Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday to discuss some of his projects, which include co-writing Spaceballs 2, the long-awaiting sequel to Mel Brooks' comedy. Brooks returns as producer and Gad gave viewers a taste of what their collaboration looks like. Watch the interview!

Lincoln Center Theater’s McNEAL, a new play by Ayad Akhtar, directed by Bartlett Sher, is now in previews at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre, where it is getting ready for opening night on Monday, September 30. Check out first photos of the cast in action!

The Public Theater has announced two additional new musicals that will be part of The Public’s Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 seasons at their landmark Astor Place home on 425 Lafayette Street. The new musicals include GODDESS and THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS.

The new satirical musical, Ghost of John McCain, officially opened off-Broadway last night at the SoHo Playhouse. Check out photos from opening night here!

All new photos provide a sneak peek into rehearsals for The Avett Brothers new musical Swept Away, which will begin performances on Tuesday, October 29 at the Longacre Theatre. Swept Away’s official opening will be on Tuesday, November 19. Check out the photos here!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 25, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

See photos from inside the Gingold Theatrical Group 2024 Golden Shamrock Gala. The evening honored Broadway composing team Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty with the Golden Shamrock Award for their tireless work as supporters of human rights and their artistic excellence in musical theater writing.

The cast of Jersey Boys at New Jersey's Tony Award-winning Paper Mill Playhouse met the press this week and BroadwayWorld was on hand to celebrate the first show of Paper Mill’s 2024-2025 season. Go inside the show's press preview in new photos from inside the rehearsal room!

Ghost of John McCain,, the new Off-Broadway musical satire is running now at SoHo Playhouse. Check out reviews for the production!

On September 21, 2024, A Beautiful Noise launched the North American Tour in Providence, RI. During curtain call, Katie Diamond, Neil's wife, joined Nick Fradiani and the cast on stage to say hello. She also FaceTimed Neil Diamond and he sang 'Sweet Caroline' with the company.

Check out a just-released music video from Avery Wilson and the cast of The Wiz as they perform 'You Can't Win', which was first performed by Michael Jackson in the 1978 film. Watch it in full here!

A new video has just been released, hosted by Wicked director Jon M. Chu, which introduces the Shiz University campus to prospective students and viewers. 

Chilina Kennedy will be starring as Myrtle in the Broadway musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s landmark novel The Great Gatsby for an additional two weeks. The production stars Jeremy Jordan, Eva Noblezada and more. Learn how to purchase tickets !

Prospect Musicals revealed the presenters and performers for their 25th Anniversary Gala, including Nikki M. James and more! The evening will honor Michael Arden and more. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Little Shop of Horrors just marked its 5th anniversary with a Times Square installation unveiling of the 8-foot tall, Audrey II statue, which will be on display through October 17. In this video, watch as the current cast, led by Andrew Barth Feldman and Sarah Hyland, come together to perform 'Skid Row' in Times Square and celebrate the special day.

George Street Playhouse is presenting What the Constitution Means to Me, written by Tony Award nominee Heidi Schreck, and directed by Laiona Michelle. Get a first look at photos of Kate Baldwin in the production and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Acting Company has revealed additional casting for its upcoming, one-night-only benefit reading of Holiday, a new adaptation by Tony Award winning playwright Richard Greenberg, featuring Rachel Brosnahan. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.