Broadway News & Features

How the 'Life of Pi' Broadway puppets make animals come alive

Puppetry is for more than just kids' shows. The Lion King proved that on Broadway in 1997, bringing African animals to life with groundbreaking (and Tony Award-winning) designs. In 2012, War Horse galloped onto Broadway with life-size horse puppets that won their designers various awards. Now, in 2023, animal puppetry takes center stage again for Life of Pi. Adapted from Yann Martel's bestselling adventure book of the same name, Life of Pi sees the title teenager fight for survival following a...

Everything you need to know about 'Merrily We Roll Along' on Broadway

It's a hit! Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Merrily We Roll Along may have gotten off to a rocky start, but in the years since its ill-fated premiere in 1981, the show has become a bonafide classic that's celebrated for its gorgeous score and timeless themes of friendship and hope — and how money and fame can derail them. In 2012, director Maria Friedman revived Merrily We Roll Along in London, reinventing the musical into a smashing success. Her production made its NYC debut in 2022 to...

All the songs in ‘Some Like It Hot’ on Broadway

Two musicians on the run find romance, misadventure, and, most significantly, their true selves in Some Like It Hot on Broadway. Based on the classic Billy Wilder big-screen comedy, the musical gets a fresh coat of paint thanks to bookwriters Matthew Lopez and Amber Ruffin, plus a score that makes it all sing. The songs are by Marc Shaiman (music and lyrics) and Scott Wittman (lyrics), who are “pros at matching showtunes to a particular period,” as noted in New York Theatre Guide’s four-star...

The best Broadway shows to see for Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month is underway, and there are countless ways to celebrate with theatre. Women currently lead several Broadway shows on stage and off, collectively representing a diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. Several incredible plays and musicals on Broadway showcase talented female actors and creators. Below are the best Broadway shows in New York with female characters at the forefront. Whether you’re in the mood for a somber drama, a heart-pounding romance, or an empowering...

'Sweeney Todd' Broadway tickets on sale through January 2024

It's too good, at least! A new block of tickets has been released for Sweeney Todd on Broadway, with seats now available to performances through January 14, 2024. Get Sweeney Todd tickets now. The current revival of Sweeney Todd began performances at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on February 26 and officially opens on March 26. It is the third Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's musical, which won eight Tony Awards for its 1979 premiere. Grammy Award nominee Josh Groban plays the...

How the 'Camelot' Broadway revival is reinventing the roundtable

Wonder what the king is doing tonight? Then hightail it to Camelot, the 1960 musical by Alan J. Lerner and Frederick Loewe that packs enough royal romance and drama to fill the Vivian Beaumont Theater, which houses the show's latest revival. The show is based on the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Nearly 63 years after premiering on Broadway, Camelot has carved its rightful place as a beloved classic. Credit a gem-packed score plus the enduring meaning of Camelot beyond...

'Room' postpones Broadway premiere indefinitely

The new play Room has postponed its Broadway premiere indefinitely. The show, starring Adrienne Warren, was set to play a limited engagement at the James Earl Jones Theatre from April 3 to September 17. “In the midst of our rehearsals we were informed by one of our Lead Producers that due to personal reasons, they did not intend to fulfill their obligations to the production," producer Hunter Arnold said in a statement about the postponement. "Since being notified, the rest of the producing team...

New Stephen Sondheim musical 'Here We Are' to premiere off Broadway

Here it is! The new Stephen Sondheim musical Here We Are will have its world premiere this September at The Shed, with exact dates to be announced. Sondheim and bookwriter David Ives based Here We Are on two films by Luis Buñuel: 1972's The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, about six middle-class urbanites whose dinner party is constantly interrupted, and 1962's The Exterminating Angel, about wealthy guests trapped at a dinner party of their own. Sondheim and Ives's adaptation was originally...

'Peter Pan Goes Wrong' to offer Broadway lottery and rush tickets

This is your ticket to Neverland! Peter Pan Goes Wrong will offer rush and lottery tickets for its 16-week Broadway run. Performances begin March 17 ahead of an April 19 opening at the Barrymore Theatre. Peter Pan Goes Wrong will offer $40 tickets via a digital lottery. The lottery is open for entries from midnight to 3 p.m. the day before each performance, and winners are drawn at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Winners may purchase up to two tickets for the next day's performance. The show will also have...

Jennifer Simard, Adam Godley join 'Once Upon a One More Time' Broadway cast

Scream and shout! Two new cast members have been set for Once Upon a One More Time on Broadway. The musical begins performances at the Marquis Theatre on May 13 ahead of a June 22 opening night. Newly announced cast members include two-time Tony Award nominees Jennifer Simard as Stepmother and Adam Godley as the Narrator. Simard is known for her acclaimed performances in Company and Mean Girls on Broadway, and Godley for The Lehman Trilogy and Anything Goes. They join the previously announced...