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As politics continue to heat up ahead of the November election, Laura Benanti's tried and true portrayal of Melania Trump has returned to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. In the clip, Benanti tunes into the Late Show as the former First Lady, who is on location at the Democratic National Convention.

Whatever they offer you, don't feed the plants! Check out a new video clip of 'Grow for Me' featuring Andrew Barth Feldman as performed in the off-Broadway hit, Little Shop of Horrors.

The Queen of Versailles will resume performances at the Emerson Colonial Theatre in time for the matinée after a performance cancellation due to a 'battery leak' on August 20th. Producer Bill Damaschke shared the news with the seated audience.

Colman Domingo stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday to discuss the new film Sing Sing, which centers on a group of incarcerated men who participate in a program called Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA). In the movie, they put on plays together and, through this creative endeavor, find communal and individual healing.

A new behind-the-scenes featurette showcases the power of friendship on display in the upcoming adaptation of Wicked. 'Wicked to me, at its very core, is about friendship,' director Jon M. Chu says in the video, which emphasizes the relationship between Ariana Grande's Galinda and Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba. 

What happens when one of the most iconic and beloved institutions of New York City's Theatre District is in trouble? Broadway steps in to help. Donate to save the West Bank Cafe and watch this video as D'Angora, Iconis, and Olsen come together to chat about the circumstances and why this cherished spot is too good to lose.

Bucks County Playhouse has released a highlight reel from its production of 'Grease', which is now playing through September 8. Check out the video here!

Irish Arts Center will honor Meryl Streep at their 25th Annual Spirit of Ireland Gala this November. On Friday, November 15 at Pier 60, IAC will herald the completion of its third full year of operation in its new Irish Arts Center building and gather support for its future contributions to the New York and American cultural landscape.

Jonathan Bailey is as big a Wicked fan as the rest of us. In a new feature, Ariana Grande interviewed her Wicked co-star who discussed some of his current projects, including the highly anticipated film.

Netflix has released the official trailer and new photos for The Piano Lesson, the upcoming film adaptation of August Wilson's play in his American Century Cycle. The film is directed and co-written by Malcolm Washington in his feature directorial debut.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 21, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Sir Ian McKellen, who previously suffered a fall off stage during a performance of Player Kings at the Noel Coward Theatre in London, has revealed that his costume saved him from more severe injuries following the incident.

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical is now in rehearsal! The production opens on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). Previews begin on October 16, 2024. Go inside the rehearsal room in new photos below!

Broadway star Aaron Lazar appeared on Good Morning America on Tuesday to discuss his ALS diagnosis and the forthcoming benefit album that includes numerous members of the theatre community. Watch the full segment here.

A live capture of Merrily We Roll Along is now available to watch at the New York Public Library. However, this recording is one of two filmed versions of the production. In June, it was announced that the production was going to be professionally filmed for future release. The library's film was recorded in March.

Casting Society has announced that the 40th Annual Artios Awards, honoring excellence in casting across feature films, television (scripted and unscripted), commercials, and theatre, will be presented on February 12, 2025.

When some of our favorite performers aren't onstage, they're at home, cuddling up with their beloved pets. In this video, watch as Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club star MiMi Scardulla introduces her snuggle pups, Gypsy and Baby!

BroadwayWorld’s Richard Ridge will discuss the artistry of Broadway posters and window cards with the people who created these iconic images at NYPL. Learn how to attend!

Check out photos and video of Anything Goes at The Muny! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Where's the party? It's at The Great Gatsby's weekly understudy rehearsals! Cast member Carissa Gaughran is giving audiences an inside look at the musical's understudy rehearsals, which typically happen once or twice a week. Watch a new video that goes inside the rehearsals now!

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 8/18/2024.

New York’s theater community is organizing to support Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 presidential election. Broadway for Harris is a volunteer coalition of industry professionals and theater enthusiasts united to elect Kamala Harris, Tim Walz and down ballot Democratic candidates this November.

PS CLASSICS will release the original cast recording of Ricky Ian Gordon’s autobiographical musical Sycamore Trees. Learn more about the musical!

A new feature with Joker director Todd Philips has shed new light on the highly anticipated musical sequel starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. Prior to the development of the sequel, Philips and Phoenix had discussed the possibility of bringing their Joker concept to Broadway. The idea was inspired by a dream Phoenix had during the filming of the first film.

Tony, Grammy and Emmy award winning and Academy Award nominated star, Cynthia Erivo, will be honored as the recipient of The Human Rights Campaign's National Equality Award at this year’s annual National Dinner. Learn more!