News Summary
Nominations for the BroadwayWorld Regional Awards are now open, celebrating exceptional theater productions from various cities. The nomination period will last until October 31, allowing theater fans to submit their entries for performance categories based on productions that opened between October 2024 and September 2025. Voting will begin in November and conclude at the end of December, with winners announced in January 2026. This year’s awards feature a record number of participating cities across the U.S., Canada, the UK, Europe, and Australia.
New York City – Nominations for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards are officially open, inviting theater enthusiasts to recognize outstanding productions across multiple cities. The nomination period will remain accessible until October 31, 2025. This year’s awards aim to honor performances that had their opening night between October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025.
The awards categories have been established by the editors of BroadwayWorld; however, all nominations must be submitted by readers. Following the end of the nomination window, the editors will review the list to ensure all entries meet eligibility requirements and correct any errors that may be present.
Voting for the awards is set to commence in early November 2025 and will conclude on December 31, 2025. The winners will be revealed in January 2026. This edition of the awards showcases a record number of participating cities not only from the United States but also from Canada, the UK, Europe, and Australia.
Current Broadway Highlights
In Broadway news, the beloved musical CABARET has announced a closing date in September, a change compounded by the withdrawal of actor Billy Porter from the production. The financial stability of CABARET’s producers is under scrutiny, as one investor has filed a lawsuit demanding greater transparency regarding the show’s financial dealings.
Additionally, the original cast members of HAMILTON made a special appearance at a recent movie screening held at the Delacorte Theater, stirring nostalgia among fans. With the return of BEETLEJUICE to Broadway, audiences will see leading performances from Justin Collette, Isabella Esler, and others.
The upcoming season is rich with excitement as Regina Belle prepares to perform at the Miramar Cultural Center this fall. Furthermore, on September 15, 2025, the FSCJ Artist Series is hosting a free Open House event at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts, promising an engaging day for local theater lovers.
Regional Theater Updates
As the Florida Grand Opera approaches its 85th anniversary, it has announced a new season featuring an in-house orchestra. Meanwhile, the Florida Theatre and Theatre Jacksonville are teaming up to present two performances of A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum on August 23 and August 24, 2024.
Upcoming Productions and Tours
The 2025 Broadway season is poised to introduce highly anticipated productions, including Maybe Happy Ending and Buena Vista Social Club. Musical theater enthusiasts can also look forward to the Broadway debut of Operation Mincemeat, blending elements of farce, thriller, and spy drama.
Meanwhile, KIMBERLY AKIMBO, a recent Tony Award winner for Best Musical, continues to perform on Broadway after its opening in November 2022, with showtimes from Tuesday through Sunday, including matinees on Saturdays and Sunday afternoons. The storyline revolves around a 16-year-old girl juggling family challenges and her first experience with romance.
This year’s 2025 Tony Awards, held on June 8, 2025, honored notable achievements in theater, such as Best Musical and Best Leading Actor in a Musical, awarded to Darren Criss. The accolades also recognized the exceptional work of Will Aronson and Hue Park for Best Book of a Musical.
As the awards process unfolds, the theater community eagerly anticipates upcoming productions and celebrates creativity across the globe, building excitement for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards.
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- BroadwayWorld: 2025 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards Nominations Open
- Google Search: 2025 Broadway Awards
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Broadway
- Broadway.com: Cabaret and Upcoming Productions
- Google Search: CABARET Musical
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- Google Scholar: John Lee Beatty
- Variety: Creative Arts Emmy Awards Winners
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