INSIDE THE DISTRICT

"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.