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Starring Jodi Benson as Mama Rose, OFC Creations will soon present the Gypsy, A Musical Fable. Delaney Benson, Jodi's daughter, will star alongside her as Rose's daughter, Louise. Check out photos from inside rehearsals here!

U Guys, in this episode I am joined by Maiga Vidal and Linedy Genao (Broadway’s On Your Feet!, Bad Cinderella) to discuss their new musical, Cafe Con Leche. They explore the origins of the show, the importance of cultural representation in theater, and the personal connections that inform their work.

BroadwayWorld has learned that Evita, which will play the London Palladium this summer, and for which Ariana DeBose is in talks to star, might be headed to Broadway following its London run.

Lin-Manuel Miranda appeared on SNL on January 25th, reprising his role as Alexander Hamilton in the show's cold open. Watch his appearance in the video here!

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical will play its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, February 23, 2025. At the time of closing, the production will have played 151 performances, including 31 previews.

Jennifer Lopez has released a new look at Kiss of the Spider Woman on her Instagram account. The upcoming movie musical, based on the Broadway show of the same name, is making its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah this weekend.

On Thursday, January 23, Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang revealed the 97th Oscars nominations in all 23 Academy Award categories. Watch Jon M. Chu react to Wicked's 10 Academy Award nominations in the video here!

During a Variety Studio presented by Audible at the Sundance Film Festival this weekend, Ronan Farrow revealed that he 'gently nudged' his mother to return to acting, which led her to star in The Roommate on Broadway opposite Patti LuPone.

Rehearsals are underway for the brand-new stage adaptation of Schmigadoon, which arrives at the Kennedy Center next week. Watch as the cast unpacks their roles in this video.

Watch Hailey Kilgore celebrate her return to Broadway in Hadestown by singing 'Wait for Me (Reprise)' with a glass of champagne in hand in the video here!

Ryan Reynolds made a guest appearance last night at Hugh Jackman's  Radio City Music Hall concert series to host a mid-show audience Q&A. Watch the Deadpool star's appearance in the video here!

On a recent episode of the Graham Norton Show, Will Ferrel revealed that he is adapting his film Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga for the stage. Learn more about what he said here!

The Saturday, January 25th 2pm matinee of THE OUTSIDERS has been cancelled due to a Con Edison power outrage. Learn more about the show's upcoming schedule here.

Rehearsals are officially underway for Manhattan Theatre Club's production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends. Can't wait for opening night? Hold yourself over with these 65 songs from Sondheim shows.

If you don't live in New York City or frequent the Theater District, odds are you haven't seen Broadway's newest marquees! Check out photos of what has arrived so far here.

The cast of Manhattan Theatre Club's production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends met the press this week! Check out photos of the show's stars, two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, and more!

Comedy fans, get ready to laugh out loud! New York is gearing up for an exciting lineup of comedy events in 2025, featuring some of the biggest names in stand-up, improv, and sketch comedy. Whether you're a fan of sharp one-liners, hilarious storytelling, or outrageous characters, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

In this video, we catch up with Christopher Sears who is making his Broadway debut in Cult of Love! What has his journey been like? What is it like to be in this all-star ensemble? He tells us all! 

Sanaz Toossi's Pulitzer Prize-winning play English, directed by Knud Adams, is officially open on Broadway at The Todd Haimes Theatre. Check out photos from the red carpet here! 

Watch a video from inside the first rehearsal for Smash on Broadway! Step inside the rehearsal room with Krysta Rodriguez, Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas, Marc Shaiman, Caroline Bowman and more.

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season is about to begin. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending January 24, 2025 with videos from English, Oh, Mary! and more!

Watch Wicked's next Elphaba, Lencia Kebede, sing 'Defying Gravity' in an emotional video. On March 4, she will make history as the first Black actress to assume the role of Elphaba full time in the Broadway company.

Watch a first look at the cast and creative team of Stranger Things: the First Shadow at their first rehearsal. The video also features models of the Broadway production's set and costumes.

The best of Broadway was on hand to celebrate opening night of Engilsh- Sanaz Toossi's Pulitzer Prize-winning play English, directed by Knud Adams. Check out photos of the cast and creative team before the curtain went up here.

Check out this week's top virtual show programs from BroadwayWorld's Stage Mag! This week includes productions from 54 Below, Smithtown Performing Arts Center, and Edmonds Heights Performing Arts.