Off Broadway

Neil Patrick Harris will return to Broadway to star in a revival of the classic musical 'Damn Yankees', the New York Times reports. The casting news has drawn attention from theatre fans, as the Tony-winning actor takes on a leading role in the beloved 1955 baseball-themed show in a new Broadway staging.

'School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play' has opened on Broadway, with Denée Benton and Patina Miller among the cast drawing attention. The New York Times reviewed the production, highlighting how the two Tony-nominated performers help elevate Jocelyn Bioh's comedy about a Ghanaian boarding school, giving the play a polished, high-profile Broadway treatment.

The Human Rights Campaign is honoring Broadway veteran André De Shields, ballroom figure Junior LaBeija and actress Marcia Gay Harden at its awards event. The organization, the largest LGBTQ rights advocacy group in the United States, regularly uses its gala ceremonies to recognize public figures who have advanced visibility and equality for the community. De Shields, a Tony-winning performer, and LaBeija, a founding voice of the Harlem ballroom scene, represent landmark contributions to LGBTQ culture and the performing arts.

The Million Dollar Theatre in downtown Los Angeles is being highlighted as one of the first movie palaces built in the United States. Opened in 1917 by showman Sid Grauman with 2,345 seats, the theatre is recognised as both a state and federal landmark and forms part of the Broadway Theater and Commercial District. Enthusiasts are sharing photographs and celebrating its place in American architectural and cinema history.

Billy Crystal is heading back to Broadway with his new show 860, which is scheduled to begin previews at the Imperial Theatre. Producers have announced $59 tickets through a lottery and rush program, aiming to make the production broadly accessible. The show is drawing attention in the US and Canada as the Broadway run approaches.

Neil Patrick Harris, Julianne Hough and Austin Scott will star in a Broadway revival of the classic musical Damn Yankees. The casting announcement pairs Harris, a past Tony winner, with dancer and actress Hough and stage performer Austin Scott in the beloved baseball-themed show. Theatre fans are watching for details on the production's opening dates and venue.

The cast for "Dolly: A True Original Musical," Dolly Parton's Broadway show, has been announced. Katie Rose Clark, Carrie St. John and Norah Nunes will play Dolly at different stages of her life, with John Behlmann as her husband Carl Thomas Dean and Gabriel Ebert as Porter Wagoner. Parton personally selected the cast for the production, which is now heading toward its official opening on Broadway.

An organizer in Almeda is inviting people to spend the first day of October outdoors, walking Broadway from 6th Avenue down to Almeda as part of a front porch festival featuring multiple bandstands, parks and vendors. The event is framed as a chance to 'touch grass' and get out to see people, with a follow-up community meetup planned for October 21st at 7pm.

The classic 1946 holiday film 'It's a Wonderful Life' is being adapted for a Broadway production, with actor Andrew Rannells attached to star. The news, reported by the New York Times, marks the first time the beloved Christmas story will receive a stage adaptation on Broadway. Theater fans are discussing how the film's nostalgic story will translate to the stage and what Rannells will bring to the role.

Neil Patrick Harris will star in a Broadway revival of the musical Damn Yankees, opening this spring, according to Playbill. The casting puts the Emmy and Tony-winning performer back on the New York stage in one of the classic American musicals, and theatre fans are discussing what the role could mean for the production's profile.

The classic baseball musical 'Damn Yankees' is set to return to Broadway, this time in partnership with Major League Baseball. The revival will carry an MLB twist, connecting the 1950s show about a Washington Senators fan who sells his soul to beat the Yankees with the modern league. It marks a rare collaboration between Broadway and professional baseball.

A musical based on Dolly Parton's life and songs is set to come to Broadway, according to ABC News. The show will feature the country legend's story alongside her catalog of hits, adding to the wave of jukebox musicals built around famous musicians' lives. Fans of the singer are welcoming news of the production, though details such as dates, casting and venue have not yet been announced.

Viewers are praising the 2021 film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical In the Heights, giving it strong ratings and calling the movie version beautiful. Fans highlight the scale of the dance numbers and the film's message full of life and fun, with some saying they hope to one day see the original Broadway stage version.

Broadway performer Kara Lindsay has performed 'Behind', a song from the musical about parenting, in a newly released performance video. The clip, shared via Playbill, gives audiences a listen to material from the show, which draws on the everyday challenges of raising children. Musical theatre fans have been sharing the performance and discussing the show's relatable take on parenthood.

Guitarist Joel Hoekstra gave a new interview ahead of his performance in Broadway's Rock of Ages show at the Union County Performing Arts Center. Hoekstra, known for playing with Whitesnake and other major rock acts, discussed his career and upcoming stage work, drawing attention from rock fans interested in his transition between touring bands and theatrical productions.

The spoof musical 'Spamilton,' Gerard Alessandrini's parody of the hit show 'Hamilton,' is being staged at the Capitol Theatre. The show skewsers Broadway culture and Lin-Manuel Miranda's phenomenon with song-and-dance numbers and quick-witted parody. Local audiences can catch the touring production as it continues drawing interest from theatre fans looking for a comic take on the Broadway smash.

Comedian and actress Ilana Glazer, best known for co-creating and starring in the comedy series 'Broad City' and for later performing on Broadway, is bringing her live show to Oakland. The San Francisco Chronicle highlighted the stop as part of her current touring schedule, giving Bay Area fans a chance to see her perform in person.

A column from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, describes visiting the stage door of the hit Broadway comedy 'Oh, Mary!', where crowds of fans gather after performances to greet the show's stars. The piece highlights the autographs, selfies and bursts of enthusiasm that have become part of the experience around the Tony-winning production, which has drawn attention for its offbeat humor and high-profile casting changes.

Comedian and actress Abbi Jacobson's 'Broad City' co-star Ilana Glazer is heading to Oakland, continuing a career path that has taken her from the hit comedy series to a Broadway run. The San Francisco Chronicle highlights the Bay Area stop as the latest chapter in her rise from television comedy to the stage, drawing interest from local fans ahead of the performance.

The Outsiders has announced a Los Angeles premiere engagement, extending the stage production's reach beyond Broadway. The announcement, flagged in local coverage from the Los Angeles area, is drawing attention from theatre fans in Southern California eager to see the Tony-winning musical closer to home. Details such as venue, dates and casting were not included in the initial notice.

Lin-Manuel Miranda traveled to Omaha, Nebraska, where he met with high school theatre students in an effort to inspire the next generation of performers. The visit by the creator of Hamilton and In the Heights was covered by local news, and it is drawing attention as a rare in-person appearance by the Broadway star in the Midwest aimed at encouraging young people in school arts programs.

Lubbock Christian University's theatre program is presenting the classic musical 'Guys and Dolls', according to KCBD's Noon Notebook segment. The production brings the beloved Broadway show about gamblers, missionaries and romantics in New York to the university stage. Local coverage highlights the student performers and the department's continuing season of community-facing productions in Lubbock, Texas.

School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play has arrived on Broadway, and early reviews highlight its 1980s fashion and its sharp take on colorism and beauty standards. Jocelyn Bioh's comedy-drama, set at a Ghanaian boarding school in 1986, is being praised for mixing period style with themes that critics say remain strikingly relevant today.

Jocelyn Bioh's comedy 'School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play' has arrived on Broadway, and a New York Times review frames the production as a polished Broadway upgrade of the show's earlier, better-known high school comedy formula. Set at a Ghanaian boarding school, the play blends teen rivalry comedy with sharper questions about colorism and beauty standards, and reviewers are highlighting its transition from off-Broadway success to the main stage.