Marty Lauter, Steven Skybell and Calvin Leon Smith Marty Lauter, known to many a RuPaul’s Drag Race fan as Marcia Marcia Marcia, is making their Broadway debut as Kit Kat Club dancer Victor in the revival of Cabaret. On occasion, you can also see Lauter perform as the production’s Emcee, but on Broadway.com, they are our full-time host, [...]
Katie Brayben in "Tammy Faye"(Photo: Matthew Murphy) Tammy Faye, the new musical about famed televangelist Tammy Faye Messner, will play its final Broadway performance at the Palace Theatre on December 8. Directed by Rupert Goold, the production opened November 14 and will have played 24 previews and 29 regular performances at the time of its [...]
When George Clooney directed Good Night, and Good Luck in 2005, it was much more than just another film—it was a deeply personal endeavor. Set in the 1950s, the movie tells the story of the conflict between CBS news anchor Edward R. Murrow and Senator Joseph McCarthy during the Red Scare, but for Clooney, it [...]
Ryan McCartan(Photo: Emilio Madrid) Ryan McCartan will take over as Jay Gatsby in Broadway's The Great Gatsby, beginning performances at the Broadway Theatre on January 21, 2025. He replaces the musical's original star Jeremy Jordan, who plays his final performance January 19. McCartan made his Broadway debut in 2018 as Fiyero in Wicked and took over as Hans in [...]
JIMBO(Photo c/o The Press Room) JIMBO, beloved drag clown and winner of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 8, will take over for Alaska Thunderf*ck as Kitty Galloway in the cast of Drag: The Musical. As previously announced, Alaska will play her final performance at New World Stages on January 12, 2025. JIMBO steps into the role from January 13 [...]
Grey Henson and Sean Astin in "Elf The Musical"(Photo: Evan Zimmerman) Elf The Musical is back on Broadway and spreading Christmas cheer at the Marquis Theatre where Philip Wm. McKinley's new production opened on November 17. Grey Henson leads the cast as the lovable, oversized elf Buddy, performing alongside Sean Astin as Santa, Kayla Davion as Jovie, Tony Award nominee [...]
The cast of "BOOP! The Musical" in Chicago(Photo: Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman) BOOP!, the new musical inspired by the 1930s cartoon flapper Betty Boop, has announced initial casting for its Broadway run. The production will begin performances at the Broadhurst Theatre on March 11, 2025 with an official opening set for April 5. The show, [...]
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Wicked: Part One, landing in movie theaters on November 22, has the whole world talking about Broadway. But to quote a wise woman in ruby slippers, "There's no place like home." See Broadway.com Editor-in-Chief Paul Wontorek talk with the stars of the film at its New York City premiere at the Museum [...]
Grey Henson(Photos by Sergio Villarini for Broadway.com) Elf The Musical celebrated its Broadway opening at the Marquis Theatre on November 17, with stars Grey Henson (Buddy the Elf), Sean Astin (Santa), Kayla Davion (Jovie), Michael Hayden (Walter Hobbs), Ashley Brown (Emily Hobbs) and more hitting the red carpet. Broadway.com was there to enjoy the holiday cheer. Check out highlights and the full gallery below. [...]
Elton John(Photos by Sergio Villarini for Broadway.com) Broadway exulted in the arrival of Tammy Faye. The new biomusical about famous televangelist Tammy Faye Messner (known better by the surname Bakker) had its opening-night celebration on November 14 at the newly renovated Palace Theatre. The carpet boasted the show's stars—Olivier Award winner Katie Brayben (Tammy Faye), two-time Tony winner Christian [...]
