Merry Christmas Eve, BroadwayWorld! It is December 24, 2025 and it’s time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours:
Good morning, Broadway fans! As we countdown to the holidays, BroadwayWorld has all the latest to keep you in the festive spirit and at the center of the theatre scene. Namir Smallwood returns to Broadway in Bug and shares his favorite holiday movies in our Twelve Days of Christmas series, while John Carroll Lynch tells audiences to “buckle up” for his Broadway debut in Oedipus. MAMMA MIA! is celebrating its highest-grossing week ever, and you can relive the magic with the newest production photos of High Noon and Heathers: The Musical. Don’t miss today’s must-watch videos, including an inside look at the new CHESS revival and creative Red Bucket Follies from the cast of HAMILTON. Plus, there’s health updates from Billy Porter, a Christmas treat coming from Lady Gaga, and much more including word games, international news, and even a viral Dreamgirls family performance. Let’s get caught up with all the big headlines!
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Twelve Days of Christmas: Namir Smallwood It’s a very merry Christmas for Namir Smallwood, who after five years away, returns to Broadway this season! Smallwood is currently starring opposite Carrie Coon in Bug, which opens January 8 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. He took a break from rehearsals to tell us all about one of his favorite holiday movie traditions…
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 by Survival Jobs Danny Strong joins the podcast to discuss stepping into the legacy of Chess, the iconic musical with music by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus and lyrics by Tim Rice, and the responsibility of reshaping a beloved work for a new generation. In the episode, he shares insight into his approach to the material, the themes that continue to resonate now, and how this revival reflects his evolution as a storyteller across mediums. Watch in this video!. (more…) |
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 by Michael Major Hamilton infused songs by Michael Jackson, Sam Smith and Beyoncé into their 2025 Red Bucket Follies performance. Watch the video of “Sons of Liberty Gone Wild,” a piece written, directed and choreographed by original cast member Thayne Jasperson.. (more…) |
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Video: Watch the New Trailer for THE DUTCHMAN Film Adaptation
Video: Patti LuPone on Being Given the ‘Gift’ of THE ARTIST by Aram Rappaport Video: Family’s DREAMGIRLS Christmas Lip Sync Battle Goes Viral Video: Yolanda Adams Recalls First Meeting with HELL’S KITCHEN Creator Alicia Keys
Video: Sarah Brightman Shares Full ‘A Christmas Symphony’ Concert Feat. Andrew Lloyd Webber
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BEETLEJUICE Musical Cancels Singapore Engagement Less Than a Month Before Opening
by Joshua Wright
Beetlejuice The Musical has canceled its planned Singapore run less than a month before opening, with ticket holders set to receive full refunds.. (more…)
Review: A HOT COCOA NUTTY NUTCRACKER at Hot Springs World Class High School Theater
by Theresa Bertram
There’s something truly special about seeing young artists take the stage with confidence, joy, and clear artistic intention, and A Hot Cocoa Nutty Nutcracker—presented by the Hot Springs School District 7–12 Dance Program on December 11 and 12—did exactly that.. (more…)
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Sells Out Entire Seoul Run; Announces Korean Tour
by Joshua Wright
The Korean production of MAYBE HAPPY ENDING has sold out all performances in Seoul and will tour 16 cities nationwide following its January 2026 closing.. (more…)
Billy Porter Shares Update Following Hospitalization For Sepsis
by Stephi Wild
Billy Porter has taken to Instagram to share an update on his health, after suffering from ‘a serious case of sepsis.’ Find out what he had to say and watch the full video here.. (more…)
Lady Gaga to Release HARLEQUIN LIVE Concert Film for Free on YouTube
by Josh Sharpe
As a holiday gift to her fans, Lady Gaga has set the digital premiere of Harlequin Live: One Night Only on December 24. The concert film, recorded on September 30, 2024, at the Los Angeles Belasco Theatre, features the superstar performing the 2024 album in its entirety. . (more…)
How STRANGER THINGS 5 Connects to the Broadway Play
by Josh Sharpe
Audiences are now deep in the dangerous depths of the Upside Down, with the ongoing fifth season of Stranger Things now streaming. Find out more about the new season, how it connects to the Broadway play, and more in our new guide!. (more…)
New York Theatre Workshop Adds TARTUFFE Final Performance and Special Benefit Event
by Stephi Wild
New York Theatre Workshop has announced that there will be an added final performance of the world premiere of a new version of Molière’s Tartuffe, by Tony Award nominee Lucas Hnath. Learn more here!. (more…)
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