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TLC Musical CRAZYSEXYCOOL, New Adaptations of DAMN YANKEES and PAL JOEY Will Play Arena Stage in 2025/26 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 14, 2025

Arena Stage Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif and Executive Producer Edgar Dobie have just announced the company’s diamond anniversary season. The season includes the world premiere of CrazySexyCool, from TLC, written and directed by Kwame Kwei-Armah and choreographed by Chloe O. Davis; as well as a revival of Damn Yankees, in a new adaptation by Will Power and Doug Wright, additional lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and direction and choreography by Sergio Trujillo; the world premiere of Freemont Ave, by Reggie D. White; a new revival of Pal Joey, with a new book by Richard LaGravenese, co-directed by Tony Goldwyn and Savion Glover.

Is PAL JOEY Coming Back to Broadway Next Season?
by Rialto Chatter - Apr 11, 2025

A new version of Pal Joey, co-directed by Tony Goldwyn and Savion Glover, is soon casting for developmental work sessions in NYC. A version of the show was presented at New York City Center in late 2023, and has been circling a Broadway bow since 2021.

Photos: Stars Arrive at GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 2, 2025

Stars came out for the big opening night celebration of Glengarry Glen Ross, including Darren Criss, Katie Holmes, Ansel Elgort, and many more.Check out photos here!

WICKED, MEAN GIRLS, & More 2024 Films Recognized as Gender-Balanced Productions
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 26, 2025

Wicked, Mean Girls, Moana 2, and more popular 2024 films have met the ReFrame Stamp criteria for gender-balanced production, according to a new report.

A Brief History of THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 23, 2025

This time, the reader question was: The Last 5 Years makes its Broadway debut this spring… but everyone you know already has the show memorized. How did that happen? Tepper unpacks the history of the beloved show.

Broadway Stage and Screen- A Spring 2025 Watch Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 2, 2025

hile many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 14 are already films or series that you can watch from home now. If you are seeing any of the below productions in 2025, check out how you can study up beforehand or unpack afterwards!

ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 4 Soundtrack Available Now
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 25, 2024

The Only Murders in the Building Season 4 Original Score Soundtrack is now available. Composed by EMMY Award-winner Siddhartha Khosla, the soundtrack features 26 captivating tracks that bring the suspense, humor and heart of the hit series to life. Listen to it now!

Heather Headley and Ben Platt Will Join Jason Robert Brown at Carnegie Hall
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2024

Tony and Grammy Award-winning artists Heather Headley and Ben Platt will join three-time Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown for his Carnegie Hall solo concert debut on October 25, 2024, at 8:00 PM.

Jason Robert Brown Will Perform in Concert at Carnegie Hall In October
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2024

Three-time Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown will perform a special concert event at Carnegie Hall on October 25, 2024, at 8:00 PM. Learn more about the concert here!

Chain Theatre Announces Their Twelfth Annual International Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2024

CHAIN THEATRE has announced its Twelfth Annual International Film Festival, showcasing diverse films from around the world.

Chain Theatre Details 2024 Chain NYC Film Festival
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 2, 2024

Chain Theatre has detailed the 2024 Chain NYC Film Festival, which is set to captivate audiences with a diverse and compelling lineup of independent films, starring actors such as Anthony Michael Hall, Bill Nighy and Jeff Daniels.

Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren Will Lead First Broadway Production of THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 16, 2024

Still hurting over the end of the Broadway season? BroadwayWorld has just learned that that singer, songwriter and actor Nick Jonas and Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren will return to Broadway to star as 'Jamie' and 'Cathy' in the first ever Broadway production of Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown's beloved THE LAST FIVE YEARS. We have all of the details!

Video: Watch Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron in Trailer for A FAMILY AFFAIR
by Josh Sharpe - May 29, 2024

Netflix has released the first trailer for the upcoming film A Family Affair, a comedy featuring Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron as an unlikely romantic pairing. The surprising romance kicks off comic consequences for a young woman, her mother, and her movie star boss as they face the complications of love, sex, and identity. Watch the trailer now!

Photos: Take a Look at New Photos for Upcoming Netflix Film A FAMILY AFFAIR
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 29, 2024

Netflix has released first-look photos for the upcoming film A Family Affair, a romantic comedy featuring Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron as an unlikely romantic pairing. The surprising romance kicks off comic consequences for a young woman, her mother, and her movie star boss as they face the complications of love, sex, and identity. See the photos here!

Broadway Stage and Screen- A Spring 2024 Watch Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 30, 2024

A new Broadway season has arrived at last, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 10 are already films that you can watch from home. If you are seeing any of the below productions in 2024, check out how you can study up beforehand or unpack afterwards!

Lea Salonga, Gavin Creel, Brian d'Arcy James & More Set for MISCAST24
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2024

MCC Theater has revealed that Miscast24 will take place on Monday April 15, 2024 at the Hammerstein Ballroom. Learn additional details!

Broadway Stars Premiere Family Variety Show LET YOU BE YOU at Mastercard Midnight Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2024

Multi-award winning producer and director Meredith Sharkey brings Let You Be You, a musical family variety show to Mastercard Midnight Theatre. Learn more about the performance and find out how to get tickets here!

THE VOICE Winner Maelyn Jarmon to Star in THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Core Theatre Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 21, 2023

Maelyn Jarmon (Season 16 winner of “The Voice”) and Clay Singer (National Tour of The Band’s Visit) will star in three-time Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown’s THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Core Theatre Group.

Photos: Sutton Foster, LaChanze & More Attend PAL JOEY Gala Performance at New York City Center
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 7, 2023

New York City Center's Pal Joey opened with a benefit performance last week and BroadwayWorld was there! Check out photos from inside the big night.

Review Roundup: PAL JOEY at New York City Center
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 2, 2023

NEW YORK CITY CENTER is presenting Pal Joey! which just opened with a benefit performance and runs through November 5. Let's see what the critics had to say...