Today on Broadway: Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025

Is 'Hairspray' heading back to Broadway, new 'Heathers' casting, all 'DWTS' Wicked Night performances

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Rumor: 'Hairspray' preparing Broadway revival

1) Permanent, temporary casting changes at 'Heathers' Off-Broadway
https://playbill.com/article/lorna-courtney-announces-heathers-departure-mckenzie-kurtz-and-olivia-hardy-to-go-on-leave

2) Chris Pine to make London stage debut in 'Ivanov'
https://variety.com/2025/theater/news/chris-pine-london-stage-chekhov-ivanov-1236558603/

3) Goldyn, Hines, Le Protto to lead 'Gotta Dance' Off-Broadway
https://playbill.com/article/afra-hines-jess-leprotto-jessica-lee-goldyn-more-cast-in-gotta-dance-off-broadway

4) Morrissey, Williams to lead 'Frozen' at Paper Mill Playhouse
https://playbill.com/article/mary-kate-morrissey-and-samantha-williams-will-lead-frozen-at-paper-mill-playhouse

5) 'It's a Wonderful Life' radio play to return to Irish Rep
https://playbill.com/article/irish-rep-will-bring-back-their-its-a-wonderful-life-this-holiday

6) Recommendation

Watch all of the 'Wicked' night performances on 'Dancing With the Stars'
https://playbill.com/article/check-out-all-of-the-dances-and-final-scores-from-wicked-night-on-dancing-with-the-stars