INSIDE THE DISTRICT

"Merrily We Roll Along" revival proshot hits movie theaters nationwide; playwright Jeremy O. Harris detained in Japan on suspicion of smuggling drugs; performers announced for the 2025 Red Bucket Follies variety show.

Concord Theatricals secures licensing rights for "The Outsiders."

Helen Shaw named the next chief theatre critic of The New York Times, starting in mid-January; date set for the 2026 Olivier Awards.

Complete casting announced for "Joe Turner's Come and Gone" and "All Out: Comedy About Ambition."

Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf to lead "Death of a Salesman" Broadway revival in the spring; "Dancing With the Stars" breakout Whitney Leavitt to join "Chicago" in February.

Robyn Hurder to rejoin "Chicago" for a limited run.

"Just in Time" announces a national tour, set to launch June 2027; Megan Hilty extends her run in "Death Becomes Her" by a week.

"The Queen of Versailles" announces its Broadway closing; more casting announced for "Joe Turner's Come and Gone"; current cast of "SIX" to perform on CNN's 2025 "Thanksgiving in America" broadcast.

"Ragtime" announces the release dates for its 2025 Broadway Cast Recording; opening night review roundup for new musical "Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)."

Jonathan Groff sets his final performance in "Just in Time"; Jamie Lloyd's "Waiting for Godot" recoups its investment; Shaina Taub to take a wintertime leave of absence from "Ragtime."

Jessica Stone named artistic director of La Jolla Playhouse; Public Theater announces its 2026 Free Shakespeare in the Park season.

Jinkx Monsoon to rejoin "Oh, Mary!" in January; Broadway grosses for the week ending 11/16/25.

Ne-Yo to make his Broadway debut in "Hell's Kitchen" in December; "Liberation" extends three more weeks.

"Chicago" celebrates its 29th anniversary on Broadway; opening night review roundup for "Oedipus."

"The Lion King: celebrates its 28th Broadway anniversary; the free Broadway Under the Stars performance series returns for the holidays at The Shops at Columbus Circle.

"Rob Lake Magic With Special Guests The Muppets" to close early on Broadway.

New $20.64 digital lottery announced for "Maybe Happy Ending"; Broadway grosses for the week ending 11/9/25.

Opening night review consensus for "The Queen of Versailles."

2026 Grammy nominations announced as five Broadway cast recordings make up the Best Musical Theatre Album field; Yolanda Adams to join "Hell's Kitchen."

"Ragtime" extends on Broadway through June as Caissie Levy pulls out of "The Lost Boys"; Allison Russell to rejoin "Hadestown" in December.

"Liberation" to host a special mother-daughter performance later this week; Actors' Equity Association salutes the election of Zohran Mamdani as New York City's next mayor.

Broadway's musicians officially ratify their new contract; "Chess" to make its national TV performance debut next week.

First batch of performers announced for the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Opening night review roundup for "Little Bear Ridge Road."

Actors' Equity Association officially ratifies a new three-year production contract; two temporary replacements to join "& Juliet" in the coming weeks.

Daniel Radcliffe to return to Broadway this spring in "Every Brilliant Thing"; Luke Evans to lead the company of "The Rocky Horror Show"; "Joe Turner's Come and Gone" announces its dates and finds its Broadway venue.

Rob Lake starts Broadway previews for his magic show, featuring The Muppets; understudies Kelsee Kimmel and Lamont Walker II to step into principal roles in "Hell's Kitchen" in December.

"Proof" revival finds its Broadway venue.

Fall 2025 fundraising for Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS starts tonight.

Broadway's musicians reach a tentative deal on a new contract with the Broadway League, preventing a strike affecting most current musicals.

New Jersey Night on Broadway this evening; Lorna Courtney to depart Off-Broadway's "Heathers" as two other principals take medical-related leaves of absence.

Broadway musicians threaten strike by later in the week if no deal for new contract is reached; Kate Baldwin and Alex Newell to join "Chicago" in November.

Actors' Equity Association reaches a tentative deal on production contract with Broadway League; Ari Emanuel purchases TodayTix; Betsy Wolfe to join "Death Becomes Her" in January.

Review roundup for "Ragtime" revival, now officially open on Broadway; "Pirates! The Penzance Musical" releases its Original Broadway Cast Recording digitally.

"All In" follow-up "All Out: Comedy About Ambition" reveals more details for its winter 2025 Broadway run; "Punch" to livestream its final week of performances at Manhattan Theatre Club; Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS raises over $18 million in grants for the fiscal year 2025.

Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Joshua Boone join "Joe Turner's Come and Gone" revival; Elliot Levey, Aya Cash, and Rachel Stirling to cross the pond in Broadway "Giant"; Alex Brightman and Sara Chase to lead "Schmigadoon!".

"Operation Mincemeat" extends for a fourth time on Broadway; "The Book of Mormon" to welcome four new principal cast members later this month.

Broadway's musicians vote to authorize a strike.

Broadway celebrates International Stage Management Day.

"Cats: The Jellicle Ball" to open on Broadway in the spring; Jeremy Jordan to return to "The Great Gatsby" in November; Kandi Burruss to join "& Juliet."

Dates and principal cast announced for "The Lost Boys"; "The Queen of Versailles", "Liberation", and "Beetlejuice" all start up on Broadway tonight.

"Little Bear Ridge Road" begins Broadway previews; grosses for the week ending 10/5.

Kandi Burruss joins the producing team of "Joe Turner's Come and Gone" revival; British powerhouse vocalist Ben Lewis passes away.

Recap of headlines from 10/2 and 10/3,

Actors and stage managers take another big step towards a potential Actors' Equity Association strike in the near future; "Dog Day Afternoon" sets its Broadway venue and dates.

"Schmigadoon!" stage adaptation to open on Broadway spring 2026; Roundabout Theatre Company announces spring opening dates for "The Rocky Horror Show" and "Fallen Angels"; review consensus for new play "Punch."

"SIX" to launch sweepstakes for upcoming 4th anniversary of its Broadway opening night; review consensus for "Waiting for Godot," starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter.

"Ragtime" begins Broadway previews as a cast recording is announced for winter 2026; Meg Donnelly to make her Broadway debut in "Moulin Rouge!" this November.

Nicki Hunter announced as Manhattan Theatre Club's new artistic director, starting in December; John-Andrew Morrison and Cheyenne Jackson to join "Oh, Mary!" in October.

"Jeff Ross: Take a Banana For the Ride" to be filmed for Netflix; Broadway League introduces "New Jersey Night" ticketing initiative, launching in October.