Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 23, 2025- Diving Deep Into the American Theatre’s Most Influential Titles and More

Diving Deeper Into American Theatre’s Most Influential Titles Amidst the welter of Best of and Most lists for 2025, American Theatre magazine took on a wider time horizon in its survey of the most influential theatre titles of the last 25 years, or quarter-century if you prefer. Like any such list, the results are fascinating and immediately provide a foundation for debate, disagreement and discussion, but this was no list cobbled together from the opinions of the magazine’s staff, as is often the case with such efforts, but a genuine survey.

Video: Watch Highlights From the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors by Josh Sharpe New sneak peeks have been released from the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors ceremony, featuring Michael Crawford, Kelsey Grammer, Carrie Manolakos, and more. Check out a preview of the ceremony here.. (more…)

Video: Brian D’Arcy James Looks Back on Playing King George in HAMILTON by Josh Sharpe On Monday, five-time Tony nominee Brian D’Arcy James joined TODAY to discuss some of his current and past projects, including originating King George in Hamilton off-Broadway. Watch the full interview, where he also speaks about starring in the Peacock spy thriller series The Copenhagen Test and his Christmas song, ‘Michigan Christmas.’. (more…)

Video: Zachary Quinto Talks Working with Janet McTeer and Mandy Patinkin in THE ARTIST by Josh Sharpe BroadwayWorld spoke with Zachary Quinto about playing a defense lawyer in the new Gilded Age-era series The Artist, who also shared his experience working alongside the all-star cast. Check out the interview now.. (more…) Video: Kristin Chenoweth Speaks at QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Closing: ‘We Took A Big Swing’ by Michael Major The Queen of Versailles played its final performance on Broadway yesterday. Watch a video of the cast of the Kristin Chenoweth-led musical taking their final bows, followed by a curtain call speech.. (more…) Video: Andrew Barth Feldman Joins Nick Jonas for ‘Home Alone’ Performance During Long Island Concert by Josh Sharpe During a concert performance on Long Island this past weekend, Andrew Barth Feldman joined Nick Jonas for a live performance of “Home Alone’ from A Very Jonas Christmas Movie. Check it out now.. (more…) Video: ‘Luck Be a Lady’ from GUYS AND DOLLS at Shakespeare Theatre Company by Joshua Wright Take your first look at ‘Luck Be a Lady’ performed by Jacob Dickey and the company of GUYS AND DOLLS at Sakespeare Theatre Company.. (more…) Video: Jeremy Pope & Anthony Ramos Star in First Teaser for Ryan Murphy Series THE BEAUTY by Josh Sharpe FX has released the first official teaser for The Beauty, a new television series from Ryan Murphy and Matt Hodgson. Watch the trailer, which features Broadway alums Jeremy Pope and Anthony Ramos.. (more…)

Theater Resources Unlimited to Present Writer-Producer Virtual Speed Date
by Chloe Rabinowitz
A dependable haven for artists, Theater Resources Unlimited will present a unique opportunity for writers: an upcoming Writer/Producer Virtual Speed Date. . (more…)

LPTW to Present Inaugural Billie Allen Award to Ms. Michael Angel Johnson
by Chloe Rabinowitz
The League of Professional Theatre Women will present the Inaugural Billie Allen Award in December to Ms. Michael angel Johnson, a playwright whose works have been produced across the U.S., including in New York, Los Angeles, and more. . (more…)

Ruthie Ann Miles, Conrad Ricamora & More Featured in CRAZY RICH ASIANS Musical Reading

by Michael Major

A 29-hour reading for the musical adaptation of Crazy Rich Asians was held in New York City recently, with several members of the creative team sharing photos from inside. . (more…)

Review Roundup: PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK at Greenwich House Theatre
by Stephi Wild
PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK, the new rock musical, is now in performances at Greenwich House Theatre. Learn more about the production and read the reviews here!. (more…)    

American College Theatre Festival Suspends Affiliation With Kennedy Center
by Joshua Wright
The American College Theatre Festival announced it has suspended its long-standing affiliation with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, citing a misalignment of values while confirming its national and regional programs will continue.. (more…)

What’s Playing on Broadway: Christmas Week 2025
by Sidney Paterra
xChristmastime is here! If your holiday plans include seeing a Broadway show, take note of the special holiday schedules for this upcoming Christmas week. We have all of the details here!. (more…)

Barry Manilow Postpones 2026 Farewell Tour After Lung Cancer Diagnosis
by Josh Sharpe
Grammy, Tony, and Emmy Award-winning artist Barry Manilow is postponing his 2026 farewell tour following a lung cancer diagnosis. It will now kick off in late February.. (more…)

Review: PINOCCHIO, Globe Theatre
by Christiana Rose
Pinocchio at the Globe Theatre is a radiant and heartfelt triumph which transforms a much loved story into a richly imaginative new musical. The atmosphere is electric, with the standing audience filling the lower space, with a striking set emblazoned with giant letters spelling PINOCCHIO framed by grand red curtains, ensuring the sense of occasion is unmistakable.. (more…)

Jonas Kaufmann Says He Will Not Sing in Great Britain
by Chloe Rabinowitz
Star tenor Jonas Kafumann has revealed that he has no plans to sing opera ever again in Great Britain.. (more…)

Daniel Breaker Joins HADESTOWN West End Cast
by Stephi Wild
Broadway and television star Daniel Breaker will play Hermes in the West End production of Hadestown from 29 December 2025. Learn more about Breaker here!. (more…)

Review: CHRISTMAS DAY, Almeida Theatre
by Franco Milazzo
There is a particular kind of contemporary British play that believes proximity to the dinner table equals profundity. Or human connection. Or a direct line to our stomachs, if not our hearts. It’s never really clear. Sam Grabiner’s Christmas Day (his first play since his Olivier-winning Boys on the Verge of Tears) is delivered under James Macdonald’s taut but ultimately overburdened direction and both fulfils and interrogates that tradition.. (more…)

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