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Sherie Rene Scott and Nicholas Christopher will soon join the off-Broadway cast of the hit revival of Little Shop of Horrors as 'Audrey' and 'Seymour' respectively. Check out all of the details about when they join the cast here!

Virginia Repertory Theatre, Central Virginia’s largest professional theatre company, is facing an urgent financial crisis that could lead to its permanent closure. The theatre announced that unless it can raise $600,000 in the coming weeks, its current production of Stephen King’s Misery will be its last.

Additional cast members will be joining the Annual Gala Presentation Ragtime at New York City Center, including Joaquina Kalukango, John Clay III and more. Ragtime follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Hell’s Kitchen, Cabaret and The Lion King will host performances with tickets dedicated to supporting The Entertainment Community Fund. Learn more about how to support The Fund, and see how to purchase tickets.

Following five record-breaking weeks at the Lyceum Theatre, the producers of Oh, Mary! announced that Cole Escola's hit comedy has extended through January 19, 2025.

Tony Award Winner Danny Burstein will star as “Herbie” opposite six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald “Rose” in GYPSY. We have all of the details here!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 19, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

See production photos from Roustabout Theatre production of Little Red Riding Could, a playful and mischievous retelling of the original fairytale written and directed by Toby Hulse, with music by Robin Hemmings. See photos and video from the show.

A new stage project is in development from songwriting duo Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez. The most recent stage project from the Lopezes is the stage adaptation of Frozen, which has seen enormous success on Broadway, on tour, and in global markets

Maybe Happy Ending is getting ready for Broadway and the excitement is real. In this video, watch as the full company tells us more about what the new musical is all about!

Hillary Clinton finally reflects on the pain from the 2016 election and shares the song that's deep inside her soul. Check out an exclusive video clip of 'I Told Ya So' from The Ghost of John McCain, now in performances at SoHo Playhouse.

Leslye Headland’s CULT OF LOVE, directed by Trip Cullman, has just found its cast! The New York Premiere production of CULT OF LOVE will begin previews on November 20th and will officially open on December 12th at the Helen Hayes Theater. Check out who will star in the production here!

Country singer Orville Peck has set his sights on Broadway. Peck revealed a few details about the stage project in development. Learn more about Peck and about the Broadway project!

Musical duo The Bengsons will be performing songs live on stage from The Magnetic Fields including from the esteemed album “69 Love Songs,” in the world premiere of All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Check out footage from the first rehearsal of SHIT. MEET. FAN at MCC Theater. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

See photos of tennis legend Billie Jean King visiting Suffs on Broadway! See photos of the Congressional Gold Medal honoree with members of the cast and more. You can learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

See photos of Alyssa Milano's first Broadway bow in Chicago! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Classic Stage Company will present a reading of Miss Lulu Bett by Zona Gale and directed by Tony Award nominee Sheryl Kaller. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Earlier this week, Alyssa Milano celebrated her first night as Roxie Hart in the current Broadway production of Chicago. The 'Who's The Boss?' star is making her Broadway debut in the show and recently sat down with CBS New York to talk about her experience so far. Watch the interview!

Starring bonafide Broadway legend Patti LuPone along with new music from Frozen songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, learn about all of the Broadway connections to Agatha All Along.

Following days of teases from the official social media account, Ariana Grande and her brand r.e.m. beauty have unveiled the collection of Wicked-themed products to be released to coincide with the upcoming film.

The final group of voices has been unveiled for the star-studded cast of the concept album, WARRIORS including Ms. Lauryn Hill as Cyrus of Gramercy Riffs and the vocal cast of THE WARRIORS. 

The National Endowment for the Arts recently published an extensive literature scan titled Curtains Up: Critical Factors Influencing Theater Resiliency, which aims to pinpoint challenges faced by theatres across the U.S. and identify 'key strategies that may prove beneficial in supporting theaters’ survival in the post-COVID era.'

Two-time Tony Award® nominee Rob McClure will say goodbye to the title role of Daniel Hillard/Euphegenia Doubtfire on October 13, 2024, after originating the role and earning a Tony nomination for his performance. He will have played over 400 performances with the show.   

Empire Records is raising the volume in Princeton, New Jersey! An all-star cast has come together for the debut of the new musical, based on the 1995 film, at the McCarter Theatre Center- just a short train ride from New York City. In this video, watch exclusive highlights from the show and behind the scenes interviews from the cast and creative team.