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Ben Ahlers and Victoria Pedretti are set to star in an intimate revival of Philip Ridley's Tender Napalm, a high-impact exploration of the relationship between two people and the violent world that surrounds them. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Tony-winner Jonathan Groff is returning to the small screen in a guest star appearance on Étoile, the upcoming Amazon series from Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino. He will appear alongside Gideon Glick, marking a Spring Awakening reunion for the Broadway stars.

The full soundtrack for Emilia Perez, the new Spanish-language musical film starring Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón, and Selena Gomez, is now available to stream. Listen to it here!

A new Wicked video has dropped, serving as an introduction to the beloved Munchkin folk who live in the Land of Oz. The video includes new footage, presumably from the beginning of the film when Glinda arrives to relay the story of her late friend Elphaba. Watch it now!

Just last week, the best of Broadway was at the James Earl Jones Theatre to celebrate opening night of Left on Tenth. Based on Ephron’s New York Times best-selling memoir of the same name, the new play shines a spotlight on second chances in life and love. Watch in this video as the cast and creative team chats more on opening night!

As we inch closer to Wicked's highly anticipated opening this month, box office predictions continue to come in. As of October 31, the November 22 opening weekend is looking to bring in an impressive $80-$85 million.

The 2023 revival of Sweeney Todd is now available at the New York Public Library For the Performing Arts as part of the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive. Learn more about the show and how to view it here!

A new research brief released by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has examined recent patterns of arts engagement among U.S. adults, and the relationship between arts engagement and social connectedness. Learn more about the findings here!

Award-winning actress, singer, and Disney legend Lea Salonga releases her new holiday album Sounding Joy. The much-anticipated studio release includes classic Christmas songs that Lea reimagined in her own voice, and introduces new original songs. Listen to the festive album now!

Original Broadway cast member Adrianna Hicks will return to cast of Six as Catherine of Aragon starting Monday, November 25. Learn more about when to catch her in the show here!

The original 2024 Olivier Award-winning cast of Operation Mincemeat will reprise their performances for the musical’s Broadway premiere this spring. Learn more about the cast of Operation Mincemeat here!

All new photos have been released of the cast of the Tony-award winning musical ANNIE rehearsing in New York City ahead of the limited engagement at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. Check out the photos here!

A musical adaptation of the film Slumdog Millionaire is in the works! Tony-winning producer Ken Davenport has secured the rights to develop the Academy Award-winning film into a new musical. Learn more here!

The iconic Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is returning to kick off the holiday season! The parade will air live on NYC from 8:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. ET/PT on Thursday, Nov. 28. Among the performers this year will be the Broadway casts of “Death Becomes Her,” “Hell’s Kitchen” and “The Outsiders”.

Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, featuring Maria Björnson’s design, will launch a new multi-year North American tour in November 2025. Learn more about the tour here!

TEETH just celebrated its opening night at New World Stages! Based on the screenplay by Mitchell Lichtenstein, TEETH features book and music by Anna K. Jacobs, book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize & Tony Award winner Michael R. Jackson, direction by Obie Award winner Sarah Benson and choreography by Raja Feather Kelly. 

Ragtime is back onstage in NYC! Winner of four Tony Awards in 1998, Ragtime follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century. See what the critics are saying...

In this video, Adam Petherbridge reflects on the unwavering support from his parents, which encouraged him to pursue his passion for acting. He shares amusing anecdotes about his “survival jobs,” including his stint at a local pie shop and the challenges he faced while juggling catering gigs! 

The search for Zelig Williams, a 28-year-old Broadway dancer and native of Columbia, South Carolina, has expanded as a new team of investigators, We Are the Essentials, joins the mission to find him. Williams, known for his performances in Hamilton and MJ the Musical, has been missing since Thursday, October 3, with his SUV later discovered near the Palmetto Trail Trailhead by Congaree National Park.

Shakespeare's classic tragedy, Romeo + Juliet is now open on Broadway in a modern new production from Tony Award-winner Sam Gold, starring Kit Connor as 'Romeo' and Rachel Zegler as 'Juliet'. Watch here as the stars discuss the show, while playing with puppies!

The new musical Tammy Faye is now in previews at the Palace Theatre on Broadway! Check first photos of stars Katie Brayben as Tammy Faye Bakker, Christian Borle as Jim Bakker, and Michael Cerveris as Jerry Falwell.

The new report summarizes findings from a study of more than 1,800 theatre educators in public and private schools, providing a comprehensive snapshot of the theatre education landscape across the United States.

La Jolla Playhouse has announced their 2025/2026 season featuring new works from Cyndi Lauper & Theresa, a new play about Julia Child and more.

Sleep No More will play its final performance. The show was originally announced to end performances on January 28, 2024, but due to immense demand from fans all over the globe, several additional extensions were announced. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Patti LuPone is feeling the love! Following the finale of Agatha All Along on Wednesday, the Broadway icon recorded a video thanking fans of the show for their support. In the series, LuPone plays a divination witch named Lilia Calderu, who is part of a coven led by Kathryn Hahn's Agatha Harkness.