New York Shakespeare Festival News

The Adams Theater is bringing staged readings of the new play 'The Refuseniks' to audiences at 7:30 p.m. on Friday August 9 and Saturday August 10, and at noon on Sunday August 11.

Full cast announced for the UK tour of the Curve production of A Chorus Line.

Ogunquit Playhouse, in association with Crossroads Live, announced today that three-time Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall will direct the World Premiere of the new musical, My Best Friend's Wedding, with a book by Ron Bass and Jonathan Harvey, based on the hit TriStar Pictures' film with a screenplay by Ron Bass and featuring the songs of Burt Bacharach and Hal David.

Earlier tonight at the 77th Annual Tony Awards, George C. Wolfe took home a Tony Award for 'Lifetime Achievmant in the Theatre'. After leaving the stage at the David H. Koch Theater, George checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!

Join the West Boca Community Theater on June 22nd for a musical celebration honoring the legacy of Joe Papp, a pivotal figure in American theater.

It's official! six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald will return to Broadway this fall, taking on what is widely regarded as the greatest role in musical theatre, “Rose” in GYPSY. We have all of the details!

Eliot Feld and Ballet Tech donate their ballet archive to the New York Public Library, placing Feld's works in the public domain to ensure wider access and preservation.

Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) and Kate Maguire have announced casting for its upcoming production of 4000 Miles, a play redefining family, loss and healing. 

Jack O’Brien and George C. Wolfe will each receive the 2024 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.

The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.

Broadway star Larry Marshall will direct Sundog Theatre's annual presentation, Scenes from the Staten Island Ferry 2024. Learn more!

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts' Billy Rose Theatre Division has acquired the archive of Novella Nelson. Learn more about Nelson!

The Almeida Theatre production of Patriots officially begins previews on Broadway tonight, April 1. Meet the cast of Patriots here!

Discover the exciting lineup for Cape Rep's 2024 season. Stay updated with the latest in Broadway entertainment news.

Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts will present THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, a musical by Rupert Holmes.

DINNER WITH FRIENDS, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Donald Margulies, will be presented by Adriano Aragon and Foursome Productions at the Zephyr Theatre.

The full Broadway cast has been announced for the Almeida Theatre production of Patriots, the new play by Peter Morgan. Learn more about the show and find out who is starring here!

The Public Theater will present GO PUBLIC! A Festival of Free Shakespeare in the Park, featuring a suite of free summer programming taking place across all five boroughs. Learn more about The Public's summer 2024 season.

New York Classical Theatre will present William Shakespeare’s Henry IV as the main production of the company’s 25th anniversary season. See where the show will be performed and learn more details about the production.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 1, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.