Today on Broadway: Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025

Broadway casting for 'Joe Turner's Come and Gone,' 'Giant,' and 'Schmigadoon'; 'Greatest Showman' world premiere cast

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1) Two more stars join 'Joe Turner's Come and Gone' on Broadway
https://playbill.com/article/ruben-santiago-hudson-joshua-boone-join-joe-turners-come-and-gone-broadway-revival

2) West End stars join Broadway production of 'Giant'
https://deadline.com/2025/10/giant-john-lithgow-broadway-opening-date-aya-cash-1236584962/

3) Alex Brightman, Sara Chase to lead 'Schmigadoon' on Broadway
https://playbill.com/article/alex-brightman-and-sara-chase-are-going-to-schmigadoon-on-broadway

4) 'Chess' extends Broadway run
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/CHESS-Extended-Through-May-2026-Digital-Lottery-and-Rush-Announced-20251015

5) Tompsett, Barks, Courtney to star in 'Greatest Showman' in U.K.
https://www.theatermania.com/news/samantha-barks-lorna-courtney-to-star-in-the-greatest-showman-world-premiere_1807470/

6) Last week's Broadway grosses
https://www.broadwayworld.com/grosses.cfm

7) Recommendation

William Daniels joins 'Boy Meets World' co-star Danielle Fishel on 'Dancing With the Stars'
https://people.com/william-daniels-98-makes-surprise-appearance-on-dancing-with-the-stars-11829663

Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ05AnyVc6I